Yellow Dock Root has been known for centuries as an outstanding blood purifier. Its alterative properties help the cleansing process by stimulating the efficient removal of waste products from the system and gradually converting an unhealthy condition to a healthy one. As a cholagogue, Yellow Dock helps to stimulate bile flow in the liver, improving liver and gallbladder function and cleansing impurities from the blood. The blood cleansing properties of Yellow Dock make it an outstanding tonic for healthy skin and virtually all disorders associated with impurities in the blood, including rheumatic conditions, glandular tumors, swellings and lymph gland enlargement. The elimination of pollutants in the blood helps to clear up chronic skin diseases, such as eczema, psoriasis and rashes. Further supporting Yellow Dock's reputation as an exceptional system purifier, research has shown that the roots contain a mixture of anthraquinones and anthraquinone glycosides, which account for the herb's laxative effect. This facilitates the removal of wastes from the gastrointestinal system. Yellow Dock has been said to improve colon function and reduce bowel inflammation. (Click here for more information on Yellow Dock Root)
Kelp acts as a system cleanser and its rich supply of nutrients from the sea have a buffering ability to neutralize waste from body fluids to be more easily discharged from the body. The algin in Kelp absorbs toxins from the digestive system, improving digestion, stimulating kidney function, increasing circulation, and purifying the blood. Kelp has been thought to absorb and remove drugs, chemicals, heavy metals, and radioactive strontium from the body. Herbalists claim that Kelp's active ingredient, sodium alginate, binds these toxins in the gastrointestinal tract, preventing their absorption into the body. (By reducing strontium absorption in the body, the sodium alginate in Kelp could be helpful during radiation treatments.) (Click here for more information on Kelp)
Red Clover is a wonderful detergent and cleansing tonic. It is considered a depurative that purifies the blood by promoting the body's eliminative functions. By encouraging the production of bile, the herb helps to purify the liver, thus cleansing toxins from the bloodstream. The increased bile also stimulates the production of digestive fluids that speed up digestion and the elimination of morbid matter from the stomach and intestines. Red Clover apparently contains the trace element, molybdenum, which is said to play an important role in discharging nitrogenous waste, another aid in cleansing the system of impurities. (Click here for more information on Red Clover)
Alfalfa Leaf alkalizes and detoxifies the body and acts as a blood purifier. It is also a great source of mineral supplements. It is most helpful in treating kidney and urinary tract infection and helps detoxify the blood. It is especially beneficial to the detoxification of the liver. In addition, Alfalfa lowers cholesterol, balances blood sugar and promotes pituitary gland function. (Click here for more information on Alfalfa Leaf)
Pau D'Arco is thought to purify and clear toxins from the blood and multiply the numbers of red corpuscles, which builds the blood and may be helpful in combating leukemia and pernicious anemia. Pau D'Arco is also considered an immune enhancer that is believed to strengthen and stimulate the immune system to produce macrophages, immune cells that engulf and digest bacteria. The herb is said to combat chronic degenerative diseases, increase energy and stamina and has been used as part of a treatment to eradicate environmentally produced allergies and asthma. (Click here for more information on Pau D'Arco)
Hyssop's laxative properties help to clear the body of toxins in the intestinal tract. At the same time, it soothes the mucous lining of the bowel, while clearing mucus from the intestines. Hyssop has also been used to expel worms. Hyssop's diaphoretic actions further promote cleansing the body of toxins through the skin by promoting perspiration and sweating, which also helps to lower fevers. It
is also thought to clear the bladder and kidneys. (Click here for more information on Hyssop)
Sarsaparilla is considered to be a fine tonic and blood purifier that is said to attack and neutralize toxins (including environmental poisons) in the blood. In addition, the herb also promotes urination and sweating; and that action is believed to further rid the body of toxins through bodily secretions. It also helps to cool the body and break intermittent fevers. (Click here for more information on Sarsaparilla)
Goldenseal Root is an immensely popular herb that has long been used as an immune enhancer and a body cleanser that promotes healthy glandular functions. In laboratory studies, the berberine in Goldenseal was thought to increase blood flow to the spleen and stimulate the activity of macrophages, blood cells that are an important part of the immune system. The berberine may also increase the secretion of bile. In regulating healthy glands, the herb is said to be of overall benefit to the liver, pancreas, spleen and lymphatic system. (Click here for more information on Goldenseal Root)
Dandelion Root is known for keeping the internal organs clean and clear. As a blood purifier, Dandelion is considered an excellent treatment that cleanses poisons from the body. Through its action both on the liver and kidneys, it gently eliminates toxic wastes from the body. The natural nutritive salts purify the blood and also help neutralize the acids in the blood. Dandelion is an excellent nutritive that is a valuable source of sodium, minerals (especially potassium), large amounts of vitamins A, B-complex, C and D, and trace elements. European herbalists regard Dandelion as one of the best herbs for building the blood and curing anemic conditions. Anemia is caused by deficiency of proper nutrients in the blood and iron-rich Dandelion is one of its oldest, well-known remedies. (Click here for more information on Dandelion Root)
Cayenne is an overall tonic that is said to build up resistance to illness, sore throats, sinus infections and colds. Cayenne is called a carrier or catalyst herb that increases the efficacy of almost every other herb or herbal combination. Cayenne is an overall digestive aid that stimulates the production of gastric juices, clears excess mucus from the stomach, helps to alleviate stomach ulcers from within, improves the appetite and relieves nausea from seasickness. (Click here for more information on Cayenne)
Licorice Root acts as an effective antibacterial, mostly due to the glycyrrhizinic acid content that seems to stop the growth of many bacteria. It further supports the respiratory tract by treating infection. The Chinese utilize Licorice as a powerful antitoxin and use it for the treatment of pesticide poisoning. It may also curb malaria. As an antiviral, Licorice combats viruses, including influenza-A, hepatitis-B, Epstein-Barr virus, and holds promise for the treatment of HIV. Modern herbalists commonly use Licorice to sustain adrenal function and treat adrenal insufficiencies, including hypoglycemia and Addison's disease. It is also used to purify the liver, the body's detoxification center, helping its defenses against liver diseases, such as cirrhosis and hepatitis. (Click here for more information on Licorice Root)
Burdock Root may be nature's best blood purifier and "alterative," which has numerous beneficial effects on the body, helping to alleviate many ailments. As an "alterative," Burdock is considered an agent that stimulates the efficient removal of waste products, and it is said to cleanse and eliminate long-term impurities from the blood very rapidly through its action on both the liver and kidneys. It helps to clear the blood of harmful acids due to calcification deposits, and overburdened blood is a major factor behind arthritis, fevers, infections, and skin diseases. Burdock is said to neutralize and eliminate poisons in the system, and it has been used historically as an antidote for acute poisoning. (Click here for more information on Burdock Root)
Peppermint promotes good digestion and improves the appetite. Its foremost use as a medicine (in both home remedies and pharmaceutical preparations) is applied to relieve indigestion and the intestinal gas caused by certain foods; hence, its use in after-dinner mints and liqueurs. It relaxes the stomach muscles and promotes burping. Some studies have shown that Peppermint lessens the amount of time food spends in the stomach by stimulating the gastric lining, and because Peppermint increases stomach acidity and stimulates the flow of bile, it helps to digest food before passing into the intestines and colon. Peppermint's antibacterial properties can kill the micro-organisms that may cause food poisoning. (Click here for more information on Peppermint Leaf)
