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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.

Amazon Herb 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.

Amazon Herb 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.

Amazon Herb 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.

Amazon Herb 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.

Amazon Herb formulas containing Propolis: Arcozon™, Illumination™

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