Pata-de-vaca has
been widely used in Brazil for treatment of diabetes.
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PAU D'ARCO
Tecoma impetiginosa (or Tahuari)
Brazilians
call pau d'arco the "divine tree." It helps to increase red blood cell
production and helps respiratory disorders, ulcers, candida excess, and
athlete's foot. Pau d'arco can fortify the blood, helps to dissolve
phlegm and is an anti-fungal. Research in both the United States and
South America shows that pau d'arco has ingredients found to be
effective against some forms of cancer and parasites. It helps lower
blood sugar levels and promotes digestion. Lapachol, from pau d'arco,
was recently listed by Purdue University as among the most important
anti-tumor agents from plants.
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formulas containing Pau D'Arco: Arcozon™, Gravizon™, Illumination™,
Shipibo Treasure Tea™
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PEACH
KERNEL Prunus persca
Peach kernel
helps promote circulation, dissolves accumulated clots, and act as a
laxative for dry intestines. It is said to "loosen the belly" and open
stoppages of the liver. It helps to regulate menstruation and can be
used for after childbirth pain, high blood pressure, traumatic
injuries, and chronic appendicitis. It helps expel worms, is good for
skin diseases and has sedative effects.
PRECAUTION:
Do not take in high doses.
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formulas containing Peach Kernel: Recovazon™
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PEDRA
HUMA-CAA Myrcia speciosa
Pedra
huma-caa, nicknamed "vegetable insulin," has been researched in Brazil
for the treatment of diabetes. It was used by early South American
Indians as a powerful healing poultice.
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formulas containing Pedra Huma-Caa: Illumination™,
Metabazon™
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PEPPERMINT
Mentha piperita
Peppermint is
known in Columbia as "herba buena" or the "good herb" and has been
classically used as a digestive aid. It helps stimulate the stomach,
cools indigestion, relieves flatulence, strengthens and soothes the
bowels and helps with cramping. Peppermint also stimulates excretion of
saliva and warms the entire system. It stimulates menstruation, the
bronchioles and sinuses. It is said to help with diverticulitis,
insomnia, headaches, nausea, nerves, morning sickness and congested
lungs.
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formulas containing Peppermint: Digestazon™,
Illumination™
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PROPOLIS
Propolis is a
brown resinous material collected by bees and used to fill cracks in
their nests. It is said to have anti-bacterial, anti-viral, and
anti-fungal properties. It is also used as an anti-inflammatory which
can be used directly on infections.
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formulas containing Propolis: Arcozon™, Illumination™
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