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Traditional Uses for Selected
Amazonian and Chinese Herbs


BITTER ORANGE Citrus aurantium

Bitter orange has been used as a digestive tonic to help relieve nausea and soothe stomach disturbances such as indigestion, gas and bloating. Research has shown that it is effective in shrinking a distended stomach and lifting a prolapsed womb or rectum. It is an expectorant and laxative. It is considered to be one of the strongest chi moving herbs, with the power to help break up tumors.

Amazon Herb formulas containing Bitter Orange: ChocaMaca™, Digestazon™, Illumination™, Recovazon

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BLUE-GREEN ALGAE (Aphanizomenon flos-aquae "AFA")

Blue-Green Algae from Klamath Lake in Oregon has been shown to stimulare immune patrolling in the body, specifically the migration of natural killer cells, the scavengers of virally infected cells and cells undergoing degernation. It also contains a polysaccharide that stimulates the activity of accrophages, the first line of defense of the immune system. Phycocyanin, the blue pignment in AFA, has been shown to inhibit the production of inflammatory compounds in the body. This is believed to help combat fatigue, promote respiratory health and refresh the mind, enhancing mood and concentration.

Amazon Herb formulas containing Blue-Green Algae: Aquazon™, ChocaMaca™

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BOLDO Peumus boldus

Boldo is a widely used herb in South America. It has been used to treat liver, gallbladder and bowel dysfunctions. It helps promote fat digestion by stimulating the secretion of bile. It helps neutralize acid and is good for digestion. It has been used in Latin America for urogenital inflammations such as gonorrhea. Elsewhere it has been used for gout, hepatitis, rheumatism, syphilis and worms. It has been shown to be an antiseptic and diuretic which is good for urinary infections and uric acid elimination.

Amazon Herb formulas containing Boldo: Digestazon™, Envirozon™, Fiberzon™, Gravizon™, Illumination

See also: Rainforest Research Report on Boldo

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CAMU CAMU

Camu Camu is a small fruit the size of a large cherry that grows in very wet areas of the Amazonian Rainforest. It contains up to 4,000 times the amount of vitamin C contained in an orange, as well as a wide variety of bioflavonoids.

Amazon Herb formulas containing Camu Camu: ChocaMaca™, Fiberzon™, Gravizon

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CARQUEJA Baccharis trimera

Carqueja can be used to strengthen stomach and intestinal function. It helps purge obstructions of the liver and gallbladder. It helps strengthen digestion and the illeocecal valve and fortifies the blood. It can also support and tonify the nervous system and increases stomach yin.

Amazon Herb formulas containing Carqueja: Calmazon™, Digestazon™, Illumination

See also: Rainforest Research Report on Carqueja

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CASHEW PLANT Anacardium occidentale (or Cajueiro)

Cashew plant has been used in combinations which help diabetes and support the pancreas. It can also help the body to assimilate and retain electrolytes and minerals.

Amazon Herb formulas containing Cashew Plant: Illumination™, Metabazon

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CATUABA Juniperis brasilienis

Catuaba is excellent for the male reproductive organs. It can increase circulation and libido. It is famous as a stimulant to the nervous system and brain. It can be used in cases of impotence.

Amazon Herb formulas containing Catuaba: Arcozon™, Calmazon™, ChocaMaca™, Illumination™, Warrior

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