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What's In It? Historical Uses of The 23 Herbs Found In Intra
ALFALFA LEAF EXTRACT: Relieves mental and physical fatigue. Treatment of peptic ulcers, bowel problems, diabetes, nausea, allergies, anemia, nosebleeds and urinary problems. Used as a kidney cleanser and blood purifier. Alfalfa helps provide resistance to disease and is especially effective in arthritis, fibrositis, bursitis and bronchitis.
ALOE VERA LEAF GEL EXTRACT: Contains antibiotic properties. It cleans, soothes and heals psoriasis, eczema, burns, scar tissue and peptic ulcers. It also aids in digestion.
ASTRAGALUS ROOT EXTRACT: Strengthens the immune system and has antiseptic properties. It increases energy, endurance and blood circulation. Historically used for heart palpitations, nervous exhaustion, diabetes, night sweats, asthma, chronic diarrhea, insomnia, frequent urination and anxiety. It is also used for dropsy, which is swelling from an accumulation of serous liquid in the tissue. Dropsy is also known as edema.
BEE POLLEN: Promotes a youthful feeling and resistance to disease. It boosts healing powers and energy. It also adds vitality and longevity to life. Used for hypertension, nervous and endocrine complaints, constipation, colitis, allergies, cancer, depression, hay fever, hypoglycemia, prostate disorders and high blood pressure. Bee pollen is said to contain every sustance needed to maintain life.
CAPSICUM FRUIT EXTRACT: Very effective in warding off disease. Used as a blood pressure equalizer and blood cleanser. It is used for bleeding, arthritis, congestion, chills, diabetes, infection, jaundice, pyorrhea, rheumatism, strokes, tumors and varicose veins. It is beneficial to the heart, pancreas and the kidneys.
CASCARA BARK EXTRACT: One of the best herbs to use for chronic constipation, it is used for the intestines, colon, hemorrhoids, gallbladder, liver disorders, spleen indigestion and high blood pressure.
CELERY SEED EXTRACT: Celery is very useful for conditions such as arthritis, gout, rheumatism, lumbago, urine retention, nervousness, insomnia, headaches, diabetes and liver problems.
CHICORY ROOT EXTRACT: Useful for gout, rheumatism, joint stiffness, arthritis, calcium deposits, gallstones, jaundice, kidney problems, digestion, expels phlegm and is a blood purifier.
CHINESE PEARL BARLEY SEED EXTRACT: Cooked extract of this hulled grain produces a sticky substance which is an excellent source of nutrition for those with throat, stomach and/or intestinal problems or irritations.
DANDELION ROOT EXTRACT: Beneficial to liver and gall bladder. Used for circulation, anemia, skin disease, age spots, hypoglycemia and constipation. It strengthens weak arteries, lowers blood pressure, purifies the blood and increases endurance.
FENUGREEK SEED EXTRACT: An intestinal lubricant, it is used for sores and ulcers of the stomach and instestine. It helps expel mucus from the sinuses and prevents migraine headaches.
GERMAN CHAMOMILE FLOWER EXTRACT: Useful for bronchitis and bladder problems. Considered to be a very good nerve relaxant and gastrointestinal tonic. Useful in the treatment of nervousness, spasms, cramps, headaches, insomnia and bronchitis.
GINGER ROOT EXTRACT: An excellent herb for the respiratory system. It is good for bronchitis, childhood diseases, circulation, colds, colic, colitis, coughs, diarrhea, fevers, flu, gas pains, headaches, indigestion, lung problems, morning sickness, nausea, nervous problems, stomach problems and whooping cough.
JUNIPER BERRY EXTRACT: Helps dilate the bronchial tubes. It is also an antiseptic. Juniper berries are especially helpful in urinary problems and one of the best diuretics known. It is helpful in arthritis, cough, bronchitis, allergies, hay fever, diabetes and low blood sugar.
LICORICE ROOT EXTRACT: Known for relieving coughs, colds, lung problems, sore throat, bronchial congestion, emphysema and phlegm. It strengthens the heart, improves circulation, endurance and energy. It helps ease female-related health issues, a good source of estrogen, relieves ulcers, hypoglycemia and stress.
PASSION FLOWER EXTRACT: Very soothing and quieting to the nervous system. Used for insomnia, hysteria, convulsions, nervous breakdown, menopause, hot flashes, fevers, eye tension and high blood pressure.
PIPSISSEWA LEAF EXTRACT: Prolonged use of this extract has been said to dissolve gall stones. It is highly recommended for scrofula and rheumatic problems. It is also effective for cases of dropsy, albuminuria, hematuria, chronic kidney problems and even in the controlling and abetting of gonorrhea.
REISHI MUSHROOM EXTRACT: Increases blood flow, lowers cholesterol, lowers blood pressure and calms nerves. Relieves pain, arthritis, insomnia, hypertension, asthma and bronchitis. It improves immune response and immune deficiency.
ROSE HIP FRUIT EXTRACT: Ten times richer in vitamin C than oranges. Rose hip is acclaimed for its power to prevent sickness.
SARSAPARILLA ROOT EXTRACT: Contains hormones for both male and female and is said to be useful in treating menopause, sexual impotence, frigidity, sterility, acne and joint aches.
SCHISANDRA BERRY EXTRACT: Excellent in helping the body overcome stress, fatigue and weakness. Increases energy, endurance, blood circulation, blood sugar levels and bile production. Increases contractions of the heart and the uterus. A form of antiseptic, it is used for heart palpitations, nervous exhaustion, diabetes, night sweats, asthma, chronic diarrhea, insomnia, frequent urination and anxiety.
SIBERIAN GINSENG ROOT EXTRACT: With Siberian ginseng, the level of energy in the body can be sustained for a greater length of time.
THYME LEAF EXTRACT: Abundant in the nutrient thiamin, thyme is a powerful antiseptic. It is used for digestion, gas, colic, diarrhea and bronchitis.
