MA HUANG: (Ephedra Sinica)
Chinese Ephedra, An effective vaso-dilator, particularly useful for respiratory constriction. Primary Uses: for relief of asthma, allergy, bronchitis, sinusitis, and other respiratory congestive conditions. Secondary Uses: in balancing formulas for circulatory stimulation. NOTE: DO NOT USE IF THERE IS HYPERTENSION OR HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE.

MARSHMALLOW ROOT: (Althaea Officinalis)
A mucilaginous calcium rich herb to soothe and heal mucous membranes, for skin, lungs, digestive tract and bile. Primary Uses: as a specific soothant in formulas for bronchitis, congestion and scratchy coughs; as a specific in treating allergy symptoms; to soothe bladder and urethra inflammation; for the relief and dissolving of kidney stones; to increase and enrich mother's milk; externally for strengthening and soothing varicose veins and skin abscesses or dermatitis; as a natural fiber to regulate bowel activity and increase colonic flora; as part of a vermifuge; as a tea to soothe the throat; as part of an herbal calcium formula.

MEADOWSWEET HERB: (Filipendula Ulmaria)
An excellent remedy for digestive complaints such as nausea, heartburn, hyperacidity, gastritis and peptic ulcers. Also has gentle astringency useful for childhood diarrhea. Contains aspirin-like chemicals which relieve fever and rheumatic pain.

MILK THISTLE SEEDS: (Silybum Marianum)
A tonifying, detoxifying herb for the liver, and specific for the gallbladder, with high anti-oxidant properties to prevent free radical damage. Primary Uses: as a specific in a liver regeneration and rebuilding combination, particularly in cases of hepatitis and cirrhosis; to increase the secretion and flow of bile from liver and gall-bladder; as a safe promoter of mother's milk; as a liver protective and disease preventative.

MISTLETOE HERB: EUROPEAN ONLY; LEAF (Viscum Album)
A powerful nervine and cardiac depressant that acts on the vagus nerve. It should be used with care. Primary Uses: as a primary part of a formula for migraine headaches, especially when there is high blood pressure; to lessen nervous tachycardia; to reduce high blood pressure in general; in a formula to reduce arterioscleriosis and strengthen capillary walls; as an anti-tumor agent.

MOTHERWORT HERB: (Leonuus Cardiaca)
A heart tonic that improves blood flow; also used for treatment of female gland and hormone disorders. Primary Uses: as a menstrual and uterine tonic to relieve cramping , delayed or stopped menses, and to support the female organs during menopause; a primary heart tonic for high blood pressure symptoms and palpitations; a specific in all stress-related heart disease. Secondary Uses: as part of a hyperthyroid formula; to ease false labor pains.

MUGWORT HERB: (Artemisia Vulgaris)
A emmenagogue to help regulate menstrual bleeding; a hemostatic that helps prevent miscarriage and excessive bleeding. Also a bitters tonic for digestion and liver function improvement. Primary uses: as part of any combination to relieve menstrual flow difficulties; when fresh as the primary part of a pillow for REM sleep and help in remembering dreams. Secondary uses: as a wash to relieve skin itching; as a curative and preventive for intestinal parasites and worms; as part of an aromatherapy treatment to ease depression and nerves, as a moxibustion herb.

MUIRA PAUMA ROOT: (Liriosma Ovata)
An aphrodisiac and sexual stimulant herb. Primary Uses: as a specific in a male toning formula to enhance libido, counteract impotence, and support organ regeneration; as a treatment for female frigidity.

MULLEIN LEAF: (Verbascum Thapsus)
An anti-spasmodic and astringent herb, effective for a wide-range of respiratory problems and swollen membrane conditions. Primary Uses: as a specific for bronchitis, environmental allergy symptoms, chest and sinus congestion, asthma, emphysema, and cough; as an expectorant to help loosen and remove mucous; the oil for ear infections; both internally and a suppository for hemorrhoids. Secondary Uses: to reduce pain and swelling in the glands and joints; as part of a vermifuge.

MYRRH GUM RESIN: (Commiphora Molmol)
A disinfectant and digestive stimulant with potent anti-septic and anti-pathogenic properties for stomach, lung, and bronchial problems. Primary Uses: as a specific for ulcers and inflamed mucous membranes; as part of a support formula for diabetes; as an important part of anti-biotic combinations; as part of a formula for the common cold to clear bronchial, sinus and respiratory catarrh; as a gargle or topical application for mouth and gum sores and sore throat; as a specific oil for repelling fleas and harmful "kissing bugs". Secondary Uses: as part of a tooth brushing powder for bad breath or pyorrhea; as an ear oil; as an anti-fungal immune stimulant for thrush or Candida Albicans yeast infection; as an emmenagogue to bring on suppressed menstruation; as a liniment for wounds and abrasions.

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NETTLES LEAF:(Urtica Dioica)
A widely applicable astringent and alkalizing herb, useful as mineral rich tonic for fatigue, an anti-arthritic, to stop excess bleeding, diarrhea and dysentery, and for inflammatory skin conditions. Especially for a variety of children's problems. Primary Uses: as a specific in bladder infection formulas, including cystitis, kidney infection, and stopped urine; as a specific in mucous cleansing formulas for asthma relief and lung congestion; to check hemorrhage of the uterus, nose, lungs and rectum; as rich organic mineral nourishment in arthritic and rheumatic pain formulas. Secondary Uses: externally, to clean wounds and ulcers; for childhood eczema and diarrhea; as a tincture for hypothyroid conditions to increase thyroid function.

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OATS & OATSTRAW: (Avena Sativa)
A strong nutritive nervine for depression, and an effective herbal calcium and silica source. Primary Uses: as a primary source of calcium to strengthen nerves, and overcome debility; as part of a formula for skin problems. Secondary Uses: as part of a combination for improvement of the male system; as part of a formula to correct sugar use imbalances.

OREGON GRAPE ROOT: (Berberis Aquifolium)
A strong blood purifier, and liver, organ cleanser, with the ability to release stored iron into the bloodstream for stronger blood and immune defense. Primary Uses: as a specific in a liver, gallbladder or over all waste cleansing formula; as part of a formula to alter blood chemistry in the treatment of syphilis, eczema and psoriasis, Crohn's disease, hepatitis, jaundice and mononucleosis; for the treatment of anemia. Secondary Uses: to improve poor digestion; as part of a formula for chronic constipation; to relieve nausea; to build reproductive ability

OSHA ROOT: (Ligusticum Porteri)
An important native American anti-viral, with broad spectrum immune stimulating properties in overcoming pathogenic agents; also effective as a circulatory aid in lowering blood pressure. Primary Uses: as an important part of an immune stimulating tea; as part of a combination to overcome flu and other viral infections. Secondary Uses: as part of a blood balancing formula for circulation. NOTE: STRONG BUT SAFE FOR CHILDREN AND PREGNANT WOMEN.

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PANAX GINSENG: (Panax Quinquefolium)
The most effective of all tonic herbs, Ginseng has measureable amounts of germanium, and can provide stimulation to all body systems, allowing rebuilding from stress, fatigue, inherent weakness, and nutritional deficiencies. Particularly nourishing to the male reproductive organs, blood and circulatory systems. Ginseng is useful for women as a stimulant for brain and memory centers. Primary Uses: in regenerative and energizing formulas, for increased foundation strength and vitality. Secondary Uses: in heart and circulatory combinations to normalize blood pressure, and to reduce arterioscleriosis.

PAPAYA LEAF & SEED: (Carica Papaya)
A nutritive protein digestant with farther reaching enzyme therapy properties for serious disease. Primary Uses: as part of a gas, bloating, and flatulence relief formula; to relieve colic in infants; as part of a cancer and degenerative disease control compound for enzyme therapy.

PARSLEY ROOT & LEAF: (Petroselinum Sativum)
A concentrated chlorophyll, B vitamin and potassium source, with broad spectrum healing activity; a strengthening diuretic and specific for liver, kidney and bladder problems; an effective stone dissolving agent, digestive aid, blood tonic, and or immune enhancer. Primary Uses: as a specific chlorophyll source for toxic blood and degenerative disease formulas; as a key diuretic herb with balancing potassium for water retention; as a specific for digestive improvement, gas and flatulence; in stomach ulcer combinations; as part of an herbal mineral combination; as a blood and circulatory tonic; as part of many formulas for female menstrual problems; as a "breath refresher" to reduce mouth odor. Secondary Uses: to dry up milk in lactation; as nourishment for the nervous system ; as part of a combination to expel intestinal worms; as a specific in a bedwetting formula; as part of an emmenagogue to stimulate menses. NOTE: CONTRA-INDICATED DURING PREGNANCY IN HIGH DOSES.

PARTRIDGE BERRY: see Squawvine.

PASSION FLOWER, LEAF AND HERB: (Passiflora Incarnata)
A primary nervine, anti-spasmodic and sedative, high in flavonoids, and effective for a broad range of nerve disorders, including Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy, shingles, neuralgia, anxiety and severe depression. Primary Uses: as a specific for almost every nerve, insomnia, and seizure condition, for rest and relief without the accompanying "narcotic hangover", effective in a formula to overcome alcohol abuse; in a treatment for asthma spasms; as part of a formula to relieve the pain of shingles. Secondary Uses: as part of menstrual cramping and relief formulas; to control hypertension in children; as part of many tension headache combinations that also involve reducing high blood pressure.

PAU DE ARCO BARK: (Tabebuia Impetiginosa)
A primary anti-biotic, anti-viral and anti-fungal herb, effective against many kinds of virally caused cancers and malignancies; a major agent for immune enhancement and overcoming opportunistic diseases as candida albicans yeast overgrowth. It is an effective blood purifier, and successful against many blood toxicity conditions, such as dermatitis and psoriasis. Primary Uses: as a specific in the treatment of candida albicans, and virally caused inflammatory cancer and tumors; as a specific both externally and internally for inflammatory skin conditions, such as eczema, psoriasis and dermatitis; as a blood purifier and builder for leukemia and pernicious anemia; as a primary immune enhancer against viruses and opportunistic disease such as HPV, flu, herpes and hepatitis; as part of the treatment to overcome environmentally caused allergies and asthma. Secondary Uses: In the treatment of most fungal diseases, including thrush, athletes foot, nail fungus and ringworm; for digestive improvement in colitis, gastritis and stomach ulcers; as part of an anti-inflammatory prostate healing combination; externally as a cream or ointment in the healing of old sores and lesions.

PENNYROYAL HERB, LEAF AND HERB: (Mentha Pulegium)
A highly aromatic herb with strong emmenagogue activity to regulate and bring on menstruation. Primary Uses: as part of a formula during the last 5 weeks of pregnancy to prepare the birth canal, etc… for delivery; for menstrual ease and regulation during menopause; to bring on menstruation when it is suppressed, and in large doses as an abortifacient. NOTE: AVOID DURING FIRST TWO TRIMESTERS OF PREGNANCY; Secondary Use: as a diuretic and diaphoretic to induce sweating during a cold or fever; as a flea, tick and mosquito repellant oil.

PEONY ROOT & FLOWERS: (Paeonia Albiflora)
A female tonic and balancing herb. Primary Uses: as part of a female problems formula, particularly for menstrual irregularity, pain and hormone imbalance. Secondary Use: as part of a female liver cleansing formula.

PEPPERCORNS; BLACK PEPPER: (Piper Nigrum)
A warming digestive stimulant, particularly effective where digestion is weak and congested. Primary Uses: as a catalyst to circulate nutrients, stimulate metabolism and system warmth. Secondary uses: as part of an ancient meditative formula to increase samadhi (inner) energies.

PEPPERMINT, LEAF: (Mentha Piperita)
A universally liked aromatic herb, with anti-bacterial and viral healing properties for digestive and respiratory problems. Peppermint is an effective body cleanser and toner, promotes relaxation, and may be used for all kinds of aches and pains. Primary Uses: as a specific in almost every digestive, colon cleansing and bowel combination, to control gas, bloating, flatulence, nausea, diarrhea, ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease; the oil is a specific for irritable bowel syndromes; as a nervine for migraine headaches, anxiety and tension; as part of a circulatory tonic; as a specific for morning sickness. Secondary Uses: to reduce bad breath and mouth odor from food; as a relaxing pain remedy for headache and menstrual cramping; as a pick-me-up for fatigue.

PIPSISSEWA HERB: Prince’s Pine (Chimapaphilla Umbellata)
A diuretic for urinary tract infections with low tannic acids. Primary uses: to aid urinary and kidney problems in arthritic and other acid conditions where sediment has formed, and alkalinity is needed. Secondary uses: as part of a combination to lower high blood pressure, and relieve stress on the heart.

PLANTAIN HERB: (Plantago Lanceolata)
A soothing astringent herb, ideal for relieving inflammation of lung and bronchial membranes, as well as burning hemorrhoid and bladder conditions. Primary Uses: as a gentle expectorant for inflammatory lung and bronchial formulas; as a specific part of a kidney bladder healing combination in cystitis; as an astringent for hemorrhoids and diarrhea; as an anti-septic ointment for insect bites, scalds and skin abrasions. Secondary Uses: as part of an lymphatic cleanser; as part of a mild diuretic formula; as a hemostat to stop bleeding.

PLEURISY ROOT: (Asclepias Tuberosa)
A cleansing bitters herb, expectorant and anti-spasmodic, particularly effective in the treatment of lung, chest and respiratory infections. Primary Uses: as a specific for pneumonia, acute bronchitis, and thick mucous chest congestion; as part of an anti-viral for flu; to induce sweating for relief of fever and respiratory infection.

PRICKLY ASH BARK: (Zanthoxylum Clavus Herculis)
A mild central system stimulant, to increase circulation and lymphatic activity. Primary Uses: to increase circulation in the legs against cramping, varicose veins, etc...; externally and internally for rheumatism, stomach ache and skin diseases; applied locally on toothaches, swellings and abrasions.

PRINCE GINSENG, ROOTLETS: (Pseudostellaria Heterophylla)
A tonic and stimulating herb with ginseng-like properties. Primary Uses: as a very fast acting stimulant after fatigue, and effective appetite suppressant during dieting. Secondary Uses: as an oral tonic, especially where there has been depletion and wasting.

PROPOLIS, RESIN SECRETION
A tonic and anti-biotic bee secretion substance with anti-septic, soothing and healing properties. Primary Uses: as part of an allergy control program; as a immune restorative substance particularly beneficial for colds, flu fever and respiratory infections; as a male glandular tonic; as part of a healing combination for skin lesions, gum disease, and tooth and mouth health.

PSYLLIUM HUSKS: (Plantage Psyllium)
A soothing, lubricating, mucilaginous herb with drawing and cleansing laxative properties. Primary Uses: as part of an allergy control program; as an immune restorative substance particularly beneficial for colds, flu, fever and respiratory infections; as a male glandular tonic; as part of a healing combination for skin lesions, gum disease, and tooth and mouth health.

PUMPKIN SEEDS: (Curcubita Moschata)
As a food, ground powder, or steeped tea. A nutritive vermifuge effective against intestinal parasites. Primary Uses: as part of a fasting and enema program to rid the body of tapeworm and roundworm; as a specific to reduce the swelling and inflammation of prostatis. Secondary Use: an aid against nausea and motion sickness.

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RED CLOVER BLOSSOMS: (Trifolium Pratense)
A definitive blood purifying herb effective for many chronic and degenerative diseases, mild anti-biotic and anti-spasmodic properties. Primary Uses: as a specific in cancer and rheumatoid arthritis formulas; in the treatment of psoriasis and other inflammatory skin conditions; as part of a formula for bronchitis relief; an effective relaxing nervine; an anti-spasmodic for whooping cough and inflamed lungs; for treating childhood eczema; as an external wash for boils, sores and acne; as part of an herbal vitamin and mineral combination.

RED RASPBERRY LEAF: (Rubus Idaeus)
A definitive female nutritive tonic, with a long, effective history of strengthening and toning the female system and organs; especially helpful during the rigors of pregnancy and childbirth; also a body balancer and aid during painful or excessive menstruation. Primary Uses: as a specific in all pregnancy, childbirth and lactation formulas to tone tissue, check hemorrhage, relieve nausea, increase milk production and balance gland activity; helps to prevent miscarriage; as a hemostat for irregular or excessive menstruation, diarrhea and dysentery, and bleeding gums and mouth sores. Secondary Uses: an accepted herb tea for children for stomach ache, diarrhea, and bowel problems; as a sore throat gargle; as an astringent for flu and vomiting; as an effective eyewash for swelling or inflammation.

RED ROOT: (Ceanothus Americanus)
An anti-spasmodic and expectorant herb, effective for bronchitis, tonsillitis and chest congestion. Primary uses: as part of a respiratory clearing combination, especially where there are swollen lymph nodes. Secondary uses: to help reduce an enlarged, infected spleen.

RED SAGE, LEAF: (Salvia Officinalis)
A specific remedy for mucous membrane inflammation; as a specific to tonify the liver. Primary Uses: as a key part of a liver cleansing/toning tea; for inflammation of the mouth, throat and tonsils; as a mouthwash for gingivitis and mouth ulcers; as a gargle for sore throat; to help reduce the flow of breast milk; as part of a combination for indigestion; as a compress to aid in wound healing. NOTE: DO NOT USE IN PREGNANCY.

REHMANNIA ROOT: (Rehmania Glutinosa)
A blood building and balancing herb, effective in regulation against wasting diseases where there is anemia, dizziness and palpitations; particularly capable for the female system. Primary Uses: as a hormonal precursor to treat hot flashes, night sweats, and excessive thirst; as part of a uterine and organ tonic to eliminate excess fluid and acids; as a regulant to the kidneys when there is chronic back pain and low adrenal function; as part of a sugar regulation formula for diabetes. Secondary Uses: as part of a formula to relieve menstrual difficulties and infertility. NOTE: USE WITH CAUTION IF DIGESTION IS WEAK.

REISHI MUSHROOM: (Ganoderma Lucidum)
A powerful immune stimulating agent, with particular effectiveness againt wasting and degenerative diseases such as cancer and AIDS. Primary Uses: as a specific in a formula to stimulate T-cell activity and inhibit replication of the HIV virus; as part of an immune system strengthening formula.

RHUBARB ROOT "Turkey Rhubarb": (Rheum Officinale)
A bitters cleanser for the stomach, liver and colon. Primary Uses: as a specific in a colon cleansing toning formula; as part of a vermifuge combination for intestinal worms; as an antiseptic healer for stomach and duodenal ulcers, and hemorrhoids; as an astringent in the control of diarrhea. NOTE: DO NOT TAKE IN PREGNANCY.

ROSE HIPS, FRUIT: (Rosa Canina)
A nutritive spring cleaning tonic and disease defense herb; an excellent source of non-acidic vitamin C and bioflavonoids. Primary Uses: in all formulas where vitamin C is needed; as a specific in cold, flu and respiratory infection formulas; as an effective cough syrup ingredient; natural bioflavonoids strengthen capillaries, veins and arterial system; in combinations to arrest arteriosclerosis. Secondary Uses: in combinations for general debility and exhaustion; for gallbladder dysfunction; for kidney health, tone and balance; as a strengthening part of a diuretic formula.

ROSEMARY LEAVES: (Rosmarinus Officinalis)
An anti-oxidant and circulatory toning agent, and strong nervine for stress and tension; effective for digestive problems. Primary Uses: As a specific in headache and tension relief formulas; to counteract depression; as a specific nervine to ease neuralgia, neuritis, tendonitis and muscle pain; as part of a formula for coughs, colds and flu; as part of a female system tonic; as part of a high blood pressure formula. Secondary Uses: A wash for mouth, gums and sore throat; as a stimulant to hair follicles; as a hair rinse to darken and retain original hair color; as a shampoo or oil to control premature balding; as part of a flea, moth and insect repellent combination; as part of a sleep pillow for insomnia and poor quality sleep; as a tonic wine.