Chamomile is a slightly
bitter herb that helps soothe nerves, increase mental awareness,
settle the stomach and promote digestion. It is used as
a tea to calm hyperactive children, menstrual cramps, and
asthma. It is a diuretic and has been used for bladder problems.
It helps with fevers, colds, headaches, insomnia, rheumatism,
relieving gas and expelling worms. Chamomile is good for
the liver and lungs and helps reduce jaundice, swelling,
and ease withdrawal from drugs. It acts as a mild laxative
and can bring on menses. It is good for crying, whining
babies and helps soothe the pain of teething. Chamomile
can be used as a mouthwash for gingivitis and externally
for inflammation.
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CHANCA PIEDRA
Phyllanthus niruri (also Quebra Pedra)
Chanca Piedra fortifies
the liver and gallbladder and helps clear system obstructions.
It helps with viruses of the reproductive organs and hepatitis.
It is an immune system stimulator. It helps eliminate mucous
and stones from the kidney, gallbladder and urinary tracts.
It also increases bile production, soothes the liver and
disperses calcification.
Amazon Herb formulas containing
Chanca Piedra: Envirozon™, Fiberzon™,
Gravizon™, Illumination™,
Shipibo Treasure Tea™
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CHUCHUHUASI
Maytenus krukovit (Peruvian)
Chuchuhuasi is used
to relieve symptoms associated with rheumatoid arthritis.
As a popular jungle remedy, it is useful as a muscle relaxant
and is effective in breaking up and dispersing lactic acid.
Some believe it enhances virility. It is recognized as a
general reconstituent, and is supportive to adrenal function.
Amazon Herb formulas
containing Chuchuhuasi: Amazon
Power Shake™, Illumination™,
Shipibo Treasure Tea™
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COSTUS ROOT
Costus root acts on
the spleen and large intestine. It helps ease abdominal
pain and is good for dysentery. It can heighten body awareness
and sensitivity, and can enhance libido.
Amazon Herb formulas containing
Costus Root: Warrior™
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DALERGIA WOOD
Dalergia wood can
enhance skeletal/muscular reflexes and mobility.
Amazon Herb formulas containing
Dalergia Wood: Recovazon™
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DIOSCOREAE
Dioscoreae
These tubers have
been used in some cultures as a coffee substitute. It helps
support the spleen, lungs and kidneys. Dioscoreae contains
up to thirteen percent diosgenin. Diosgenin has been processed
and given to patients to relieve arthritis, asthma, eczema,
regulate metabolism and control fertility. Diosgenin provides
the steroid building blocks for developing human sex hormones
and can be used for developing muscle mass and strength.
It has been used for emotional instability, chronic cough,
diarrhea, and diabetes.
Amazon Herb formulas containing
Dioscoreae: Warrior™
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DONG QUAI Angelica
sinensis (or Dang Gui)
Dong quai has been
called the "female ginseng" and is excellent as an all purpose
women's herb. It has been used for centuries in China for
regulating the menstrual cycle and easing menstrual pain
and cramping. It can be used to help women regain normal
menstrual cycles after taking "the Pill." It has proven
helpful for relieving hot flashes during menopause. Dong
quai can be used for insomnia and blood pressure stability
for both men and women. (The affect on blood pressure can
be an overall lowering although sometimes it may rise slightly
first, followed by a decline). It can reduce PMS and may
help anemia, suppressed menstrual flow, uterine bleeding,
abdominal pain after childbirth, dry intestines, chronic
pelvic disorders and constipation and headaches due to blood
deficiency. Dong quai helps the liver utilize more oxygen
and therefore can be useful in treating hepatitis and cirrhosis.
It may also help with abnormal protein metabolism. Dong
quai helps dilate peripheral blood vessels, increase circulation,
and has been used as a mild laxative.
PRECAUTION: Not to
be used during pregnancy.
Amazon Herb formulas containing
Dong Quai: Gravizon™, Recovazon™,
Warrior™
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