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Traditional Uses for Selected
Amazonian and Chinese Herbs


REHMANNIA (DI-HUANG) Rehmannia glutinosa

Rehmannia is commonly used in clinics in the orient and is called di-huang, or "yellow earth." It is used to replenish vital force and helps with diabetes, constipation, urinary tract problems, anemia, dizziness, and regulating menstrual flow. It is protective to the liver and helps prevent the depletion of stored glycogen, which can make it beneficial for hypoglycemia. Di huang has an anti-fungal effect and has been used for candida. It can lower glucose levels and helps to reduce blood pressure while increasing circulation to the brain. It is a blood tonic and diuretic. It helps strengthen the bones and tissue and can enhance fertility. Chinese doctors have used it with licorice for the treatment of hepatitis. Rehmannia helps disperse heat from the body and alleviates night sweats and fevers.

Amazon Herb formulas containing Rehmannea: Warrior

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SAFFLOWER Carthamus tinctorius

Safflower can be used as a diuretic and to calm the nerves and soothes hysteria. It supports the heart and liver. It helps promote circulation, dissolves clots, and can help induce menstruation. Safflower helps with post childbirth pains, stiffness and pain in joints, and internal bleeding. It can be taken hot to produce strong perspiration to remedy a cold.

PRECAUTION: Pregnant women should avoid using safflower.

Amazon Herb formulas containing Safflower: Gravizon™, Recovazon

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SAMAMBAIA Polypodium lepidopteris

Samambaia has been used as a general tonic for rheumatism. It helps to detoxify the body and support the immune system.

Amazon Herb formulas containing Samabaia: Recovazon

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SANGRE DE DRAGO (Croton Lechleri)

Sangre de Drago (Dragon's Blood) is perhaps the ultimate anti-oxidant and natural healer. The bark of this medium-sized tree exudes a red sappy resin when cut. When dried, this sap has been found to be composed of up to 90% proanthocyanidins, the potent of known dietary anti-oxidants. When taken internally, Sangre de Drago helps to maintain a healthy lining of the digestive system. Used topically, it helps stop bleeding, accelerates skin regeneration and healthy tissue growth with minimal scarring.

Amazon Herb formulas containing Sangre de Drago: Sangre de Drago, Fiberzon™, Gravizon™, Illumination

See also: Rainforest Research Report on Sangre de Drago

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SARSAPARILLA Smilax officinalis

Sarsaparilla is used all over the world for a wide range of symptoms. These include lung and stomach congestion, skin diseases, herpes, syphilis, psoriasis, arthritis, rheumatism, gout, nervous disorders, epilepsy, chronic liver disorders, colds fevers, and stomach and intestinal gas. It helps promote good circulation, clear toxins, balance the glandular system, and stimulate metabolism and male sexual potency. The natural steroidal glycosides found in smilax make it a favorite for body builders and anyone who would like to be stronger and energized. It promotes rejuvenation and can be used as an antunflammatory.

Amazon Herb formulas containing Sarsaparilla: Illumination™, Metabazon™, Recovazon™, Warrior

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SNAKEGOURD Radix trichosanthes

Snakegourd helps stimulate the production of body fluids thus relieving dryness. It can disperse phlegm, remove pus, expel toxic matter and is antunflammatory. Snakegourd can act as a natural antibiotic, expectorant, laxative, and can be used for abscesses, boils, bronchitis, constipation, jaundice and hemorrhoids. It helps with breast and lung tumors, and can promote lactation. It has been shown to be excellent for diabetes. Perhaps the most interesting news is that the new "AIDS" drug "Compound Q" is a refined protein called trichonanthine which is derived from the trichosanthes (snakegourd) family. It has been shown that the protein has the ability to kill an "HIV" infected cell without affecting surrounding tissue.

Amazon Herb formulas containing snakegourd: Warrior

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STEVIA Rebaudiana bertoni

Stevia has been used by South American Indians as a sweetening agent. It is helpful for weight loss programs because it can satisfy sugar cravings and is low in calories. It is supportive to the pancreas and has been used in treatment of diabetes, hypertension and infections.

Amazon Herb formulas containing Stevia: Illumination™, Metabazon™, Shipibo Treasure Tea™, Sumacazon

Stevia is also available in a single herb formula.

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