Detox

The globe Artichoke (not to be confused with a different plant called Jerusalem Artichoke) is a large thistle-like plant native to the Mediterranean and Northern Africa. The flower heads or globe, make a delicious dish with olive oil. However, it is the leaf that is used in herbal medicine. Action of Artichoke Artichoke contains amongst [...]

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Gotu kola is an herbaceous perennial plant native to India, China, Indonesia, Australia, the South Pacific, Madagascar and southern and middle Africa. This slender, creeping plant flourishes in and around water. The roots and leaves are used in herbal medicine. Medicinal Properties of Gotu kola Gotu kola contains compounds called triterpenoids which have complex actions, [...]

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Burdock is a very traditional herb native to Europe and Asia. The leaf is medicinal, but it is the root that is most commonly used. Action of Burdock Burdock contains many active constituents, including 45% inulin. It is one of the most powerful and reliable blood cleansers in herbal medicine. It acts as a diuretic, [...]

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Sarsaparilla is the name given to several different species of smilax. These include S. aristolochiaefolia (Vera Cruz, Mexico or Grey Sarsaparilla), S. febrifuga (Ecuador or Guayaquil Sarsaparilla), S. ornata (Jamaica, Costa Rica or Red Sarsaparilla), S. regelli (Honduras or Brown Sarsaparilla). The dried root is used in herbal medicine and is also sometimes used to [...]

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Red Clover is a perennial herb with dark pink flowers and is native to Europe and Asia, but has become naturalised in Australia, New Zealand and North America. The flowers are used in herbal medicine. Medicinal Properties of Red Clover Red Clover contains high levels of Antioxidant isoflavones, particularly genistein, which has weak oestrogenic properties [...]

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Goldenseal is a perennial herb native to eastern North America, but is now cultivated due to over harvesting in the wild. Native Indians used it for respiratory problems and as a clothing dye. The knotty yellow rhizome and roots are used in herbal medicine. Medicinal Properties of Goldenseal Goldenseal contains high levels of berberis alkaloids, [...]

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Dandelion, is a common plant all over the world. Known as ‘wet the bed’ in the north of England, or ‘pis en lit’ in France as it is the best of natural ways to get rid of water from the body. The leaves and root are used as food and in herbal medicine. Medicinal Properties [...]

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Cleavers is native to Europe, Asia and North America. The leaves, stems and flowers are used in herbal medicine. Medicinal Properties of Cleavers Cleavers contains many different active constituents including iridoid glycosides, Bioflavanoids, coumarins and tannins. The iridoid glycosides are mildly diuretic and improve movement of fluid through the lymphatic system. Cleavers Herbal Remedies Cleavers [...]

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