Herbal medicine

Herbal medicine

Herbal medicine is the study and use of plants for medicinal purposes.

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Sarsaparilla (smilax ornata)

Medical; Herbal medicine

Used to balance hormones in both males and females. It's anti-microbial action is a result of antibiotic properties (saponins)67. Also used in blood purifier combinations for skin problems, as a ...

Red root (ceanothus americanus)

Used to cleanse the lymph system and in the treatment of tonsil inflammations and sore throats. It has been shown to increase transport of nutrients from the blood across the capillary cells to the ...

Red clover (trifolium pratense)

Medical; Herbal medicine

Known as a blood purifier, Red Clover has been used to treat and prevent cancer. Also used in the treatment of gout, to reduce coughing62 and to expels mucous from the lungs and throat.

Rhubarb root (rheum palmateom)

Medical; Herbal medicine

Used to stimulate the appetite, stop diarrhea, inhibit bacterial growth63 and to inhibit growth of cancer64. Sometimes administered for upper digestive tract bleeding65.