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The Herb Lady’s

This traditional healing formula is designed to increase digestion, relieve constipation, remove toxins and cleanse, relieve excess bleeding and cramps and promotes elimination of excess fibrous matter from the body.

Senega Snake Root (Polygala senega):  Is effective as an expectorant (removes mucus) in colds, asthma, bronchial, flu, and other upper respiratory system challenges.  It aids in extreme fatigue caused by blood toxins, soothes inflamed tissues and absorbs toxins from the blood and bowels. Calming to the spirit and promoting positive feelings. Treats insomnia, palpitations, anxiety, restlessness and depression. Full of mineral salts, silica, magnesium and iron. Bitter, spicy, warm

Self-Heal (Prunella vulgaris):  is a gentle astringent useful in the healing of cuts and wounds, hemorrhages, works with the liver and gall bladder, one of the best herbs for liver problems, has antitumor properties, helps stop bleeding, improves the healing of sores and wounds.

Hibiscus (Hibiscus abelmoschus  A cooling herb used to calm muscle spasms and soothe nerves.  Has been used to soothe the stomach as a digestive aid and has astringent properties, relieves cramps.  Very high in Chromium, Manganese, Selenenium and

Vitamin A. Cooling, sour, sweet.

Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis)  Used to strengthen the immune system and regulate the blood.  Helps healing by producing sweating (perspiration).  Helps to free congestion in the intestinal tract by removing mucus.

Raspberry (Rubus idaeus):  A primary woman’s herb used to tone and tighten the uterus and slow bleeding.  For centuries, raspberry has been used to aid several menstrual problems, including ridding the body of mucus.  Raspberry strengthens the wall of the uterus and the entire reproductive system.  It relieves painful menstruation and decreases the flow.  Raspberry is soothing to the stomach and bowels. 

Chickweed (Stellaria media):  Chickweed’s mucilage properties help heal most any inflammation whether internal or external.

Works to remove plaque from the blood vessels and eliminates fatty substances from the system; so it breaks down cellulite, fatty tumors,.  Relieves cramps. Removes mucus and heals internal skin irritations. Bitter, sweet, cool.

Yarrow (Achillea millefolium):  Yarrow purifies the blood of morbid waste materials by increasing circulation and perspiration to allow these waste materials to leave the system.

Yarrow has the ability to stop bleeding quickly and assist in the healing process.  It shrinks inflamed tissues and regulates liver and pancreas function.

Dandelion ( Taraxacum officinale):  Is known for increasing the flow of bile, thereby reducing cholesterol.  Great natural source of potassium and is a great diuretic.  Dandelion is one of the best herbs for building up the blood and relieving anemia.  It is higher in vitamin A than carrots and acts as a gentle laxative, whle strengthening to the body in general.  Dandelion purifies the body and has been used for Cancer by the Chinese for over thousands of years. Best herb for  liver conditions, tumors, abscesses, fluid retention, stomach disorders, constipation. Bitter, sweet, cool.

Oregon Grape Root (Berberis aquifolium):  Primarily used as a excellent “Blood Purifier”.  It has an anti-inflammatory effect and is a tonic for all glands.  It is a bitter and stimulates the production of hydrochloric acid and digestive and liver secretions. 

It stimulates bile secretions, promotes liver function and is a purifier of the blood, spleen and lymphatics.  Oregon Grape Root helps with the assimilation of nutrients and has the ability to release stored iron into the bloodstream, so it helps increase energy levels.

Slippery Elm (Ulmus fulva):  Nutritious, soothing healer that soothes inflammation and draws out impurities.  Very soothing to ulcers, can neutralize stomach acidity and absorb foul gases. Slippery elm helps to feed the adrenal glands.  It also lubricates the bowels, allowing for softer, fuller eliminations.

Red Clover ( Trifolium pratense):  Red clover sends its roots deep into the soil making it possible to draw up an incredible range of minerals and nutrients.  It also helps the system to discharge nitrogenous waste, aids in cleansing the system of impurities and helps retard the spread of infection because of its’ antibiotic qualities.  Red clover is an excellent blood purifier and has been used extensively in the treatment of Cancer.  Red clover is a tonic for the nerves. Contains blood thinning coumarins, which make it very effective for degenerative diseases. Great anti-tumor qualities, antispasmodic, expectorant, alterative.  Sweet, salty, cool.

Scullcap (Scutellaria lateriaflora):  Scullcap calms the nervous system and is considered and excellent nerve tonic. Scullcap helps to rebuild nerve endings in the brain.  It relieves spasms, soothes inflamed tissues and absorbs toxins from the bowel while increasing the flow of urine.  Very high Zinc , Vitamin C and Potassium.  Also studies show that it has wonderful antibacterial properties.  Calms the nervous system, quiets the person and can bring about natural sleep.  It gives a feeling of well-being and inner calm that allows a relaxed sleep. It relieves spasms, calms nerves, helps with extreme fatigue caused by blood toxins, soothes inflamed tissues and absorbs toxins from the bowel.  Helps with headaches and digestion.

Cleavers (Galium aparine): is one of the most effective diuretic blood purifers known.  It is very effective for the treatment of all urinary and reproductive organ inflammations.  It is used to treat enlarged lymph glands, cystitis, urinary tract infections, psoriasis and skin diseases.  It has a cooling property.

Shepherd’s Purse (Capsella bursa-pastoris): a valuable herb for controlling bleeding.  It is an astringent herb and is an effective blood coagulant.  It can be used to control effective menstrual flow.  It aids in constricting blood vessels and is used to regulate blood pressure.  Also can aid in urinary tract problems such as bedwetting and control of urine.

Has been used after childbirth for control of hemorrhages.

Helps with internal bleeding period and hemorrhoids.

Yarrow (Achillea millefolium):  Yarrow purifies the blood of morbid waste material, balances the function of the liver, removes congestion.  Has the ability to stop bleeding.  Shrinks inflamed tissue and promotes sweating, opens the pores of the skin permitting a greater discharge of internal toxins.  Yarrow works on the liver to produce bile and builds up the blood and stops internal hemorrhaging, also effective against yeast infections.

Yarrow helps to build up a run-down body. Very effective for menstrual cramps. Bitter, spicy, neutral.

Agrimony- (Agrimonia eupatoria): High in nutrients necessary for normal healthy functioning of the body especially to the colon, kidneys, liver and stomach.  A wonderful tonic for toning the muscles.  Reduces bleeding, reduces mucus.

Cascara Sagrada (Rhamnus purshiana):  is an excellent remedy for chronic constipation because it promotes peristaltic action in the intestine.  Not  habit-forming.  The name is Spanish for “sacred bark”.  Assists liver function

Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis):  works on the bowels with a gentle movement, relieves the dryness in the bowels and the mucus lining of a weak stomach.  Hyssop is an excellent expectorant. 

Oregon Grape Root(Berberis aquifolium):  Great blood purifier, that has an anti-inflammatory effect.  It stimulates bile secretions, promotes liver function and is a purifier of the blood, spleen and lymph glands.  Oregon Grape aids in the absorbtion of nutrients with its cleansing properties.  It is a tonic for all the glands and is a excellent liver organ cleanse.  Also helps to overcome constipation and cleanse the blood vessels.  Used for all chronic degenerative diseases, esp. cancer and arthritis.  With dandelion is excellent for liver. It helps to release stored iron in the liver. Cooling, bitter.

Slippery Elm (Ulmus fulva):  is great for all inflamed surfaces, draws out impurities.  Full of nutrients and helps to feed the adrenal glands.  Slippery elm helps to lubricate the bowel allowing for smoother and softer eliminations.

Horsetail (Equisetum arvense):  is a diuretic and tonic for cleansing  and detoxifying the body.  Helps to reduce menstrual bleeding and eases spasms, control incontinence, treats hemorrhoids and is full of silicia, calcium and magnesium which can strengthen bones, teeth, nails.

Cayenne (Capsicum annum):  Excellent for warding off diseases and equalizing blood circulation, useful in slowing bleeding and very cleansing and healing.

Increases the flow of digestive secretions.  High in vitamin A, good for healing skin ulcers.  Increases the power of all other herbs. 

Cayenne also increases the liver enzymes accountable for fat metabolism and decreases the fat deposits in the liver caused by a high fat diet.

Take ¼ cup, 3 times per day, for the entire month, but most specifically the 2 weeks before the menses.  Can be heated and drunk freely as a tea.

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Bitter- these herbs drain and dry, stimulate immune system function, effect digestive and elimination moving toxins out of the body, cleansing the blood.,  easing circulation

Sour- Tends to contract flaccid tissues and stop abnormal secretions. Cooling and refreshing.  Exp. Lemon.  Because of their acid nature, these herbs cleanse and detoxify by changing the polarity of fat-soluble toxins making them more water-soluble and easily excreted by the kidneys. This takes the strain off the liver.

Sweet- Considered tonic, warming, nourish, soothing, building, the spleen-pancreas and stomach and strengthen the flesh. Ex. Ginseng

Spicy or Pungent-  Warming, dispersing and drying, Ex. Black Pepper and Ginger

Salty- Nourishes the kidneys, make the heart pliable and strong and have a general “softening effect”. Maintains fluid balance. , Ex. Celery & Parsley, Seaweeds.