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.
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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™,
Zamu™
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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