herbology lesson six (repost)

44. Horsetail (Equisetum Arvense) Family: Equisetaceae
Parts used: all the above ground parts
Bio-chemical constituents: silica, starch, volatile oil, equisetic acid, vitamin e, pantothenic acid, paba, manganese, iron
Therapeutic action: diaphoretic, diuretic, alterative, hemostatic, anti-inflammatory
Medical uses: bladder problems, internal bleeding. circulation problems, glandular disorders, brittle nails, nose bleeds, urinary ulcers, urination suppressed
Equal parts of Horsetail (Equisetum Arvense) and Burdock (Arctium Lappa) is a good formula for the skin, hair, and nails.

45. Hydrangea (Hydrangea Arborescens) Family: Saxifragaceae
Parts used: the root and leaves
Bio-chemical constituents: two resins, gum, starch, sugar, albumen, potassium, magnesium, sulfuric and phosphoric acids, iron, glucose, hydrangin, calcium, sodium, sulphur, phosphorus
Therapeutic action: antilithic, diuretic, tonic
Medical uses: arthritis, bladder infections, gallstones, gonorrhea, gout, kidney stones, rheumatism, urinary problems
Equal parts of Hydrangea (Hydrangea Arborescens) and Queen Of The Meadow (Eupatorium Purpureum) is a good formula for dissolving and expelling stones.

46. Irish Moss (Condrus Crispus) Family: Gigartinaceae
Part used: The whole Herb
Bio-constituents: mucins, amino acids, iodine, bromine, manganese, calcium, sodium, potassium, sulphur, vitamins a, d, e, f, k This herb has 15 of the 18 elements composing the human body.
Therapeutic action: alterative, laxative, demulcent, emollient
Medical uses: Bronchitis, glands, goiter, lung problems, thyroid problems
Equal parts of Irish Moss (Condrus Crispus) and Suma (Pfaffia Paniculata) makes a good endocrine gland building formula.
47. Juniper (Juniperus Communis) Family: Cupressaceae
Parts used: The berries
Bio-chemical constituents: volatile oil, sugars, resin, sulphur, copper, cobalt, vitamin c
Therapeutic action: diuretic, carminative, antiseptic, stimulant
Medical uses: bleeding, colds, dropsy, infections, kidney infections, pancreas problems, uric acid build up, urinary disorders, water retention
Equal parts of Juniper (Juniperus Communis) and Bear Berry (Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi) make a good formula for urinary system infections.

48. Kelp (Fucus Versiculosus) Family: Laminariaceae
Parts used: the whole plant
Bio-chemical constituents:: iodine, calcium, iron, algintic acid, mannitol, carotene, protein, riboflavin, sulphur, silicon, phosphorus, sodium, potassium, magnesium, chlorine, copper, zinc, manganese, vitamin a, b-complex, a, c, e , g also vitamin s (anti-sterility) and vitamin k (anti-hemorrhage)
Therapeutic action: expectorant, demulcent, emollient, alterative, diuretic
Medical uses: feeds the adrenal glands, cleans arteries, colitis, good for complexion, eczema, fingernails, goiter, obesity, feeds the pituitary gland and the thyroid gland
Equal parts of Kelp (Fucus Versiculosus) and Irish Moss (Condrus Crispus) make a good alterative / tonic formula.

49. Lady's Slipper (Cypripedium Pubescens) Family: Orchidaceae
Part used: the root
Bio-chemical constituents: volatile oil, volatile acid, tannic acid, gallic acid, resins, salts, vitamin b- complex
Therapeutic action: nervine, sedative, anti spasmodic
Medical uses: chorea, hysteria, insomnia, nervousness, pain, restlessness
Equal parts of Lady's Slipper (Cypripedium Pubescens) and Mullein (Verbascum Thapus) is a good formula for insomnia.

50. Licorice (Glycyrhiza Glabora) Family: Lequminosae
Part used: the root
Bio-chemical constituents: glycrrhizic acid, glycyrrhetinic acid, glycyrhizin, vitamin e, b-complex, biotin, niacin, pantothenic acid lecithin, manganese, iodine, chromium, zinc
Therapeutic action: expectorant, demulcent, aperient, mild sedative, alterative, tonic
Medical uses: addison's disease, blood cleanser, colds, cough, drug withdrawal, female complaints, hoarseness, hypoglycemia, sore throat, lung problems, expels phlegm
Equal parts of Licorice (Glycyrrhiza Glabora) and Suma (Pfaffia Paniculata) is a good formula to build the immune system and regain stamina.

51. Lobelia (Lobelia Inflata) Family: Lobeliaeae
Parts used: the leaves and seeds
Bio-chemical constituents: the alkaloids; lobeline and isolobeline, lobelic acid, chelidonic acid, sulphur, iron, cobalt, selenium, sodium, copper, lead
Therapeutic action: expectorant, stimulant, antispasmodic, emetic
Medical uses: arthritis, asthma, bronchitis, catarrh, colds, congestion, lonvuls, cough, croup, earache, ear infections, epilepsy, fevers, food poisoning, lockjaw, lung problems, miscarriage, nervousness, pain, pneumonia, spasms, whooping cough, worms, mononucleosis
Three parts Mullein (Verbascum Thapsus) and one part Lobelia (Lobelia Inflata) is the best formula for the glands.


52. Marigold (Calendula Officinalis) Family: Compositae
Part used: the flowers
Bio-chemical constituents: saponins, carotenoids, bitter principle, essential oils, strols, flavonoids, mucilage, phosphorus, vitamins a, c, potassium chloride, potassium sulfate, calcium sulfate, sodium
Therapeutic action; vulnerary, analgesic, astringent, anti-fungal, cholagogue, emmenagogue, anti-inflammatory
Medical uses: cuts, bruises, skin disease, eye infections, bleeding, tooth ache
Equal parts of Marigold (Calendula Officinalis) and Comfrey (Symphytum Officinale) make a good poultice for all skin afflictions.

53. Marshmallow (Althaea Officinalis) Family: Malvaceae
Part used: the root
Bio-chemical constituents: starch, mucilage, pectin, oil, sugar, asparagin, phosphate of lime, glutinous matter, cellulose, calcium, zinc, iron, sodium, iodine, b-complex, pantithenic acid, vitamin a
Therapeutic action: alterative, diuretic, demulcent, emollient, vulnerary, laxative
Medical uses: asthma, gangrene, urinary bleeding, boils, bronchial infections, emphysema, kidney problems, lung congestion, whooping, infected wounds
Equal parts of Marshmallow (Althaea Officinalis) and Plantain (Plantago Major) is a good formula for infected wounds, cuts, punctures, and burns, where there is blood poisoning. It should be taken internally and used as a fomentation.

54. Milk Thistle (Silybum Marianum) Family: Compositae
Part used: the seeds
Bio-chemical constituents: falvolignans collectively known as silymarin
Therapeutic action: hepatic, bitter tonic, demulcent
Medical uses: protects the liver against chemotherapy, cirrhosis, hepatitis, protects the liver from poisons, toxins, liver damage
Equal parts of Milk Thistle (Silybum Marianum) and Dandelion (Taraxacum Officinal) is a good liver tonic formula that repairs and straightens the liver.

56. Mistletoe (Phoradendron Flavescens) Family: Latian Viscum Album
Part used: The herb (but not the berries!)
Bio-chemical Constituents: eleven proteins, viscotoxin, (a cardio action polypeptide, trtterinoid saponins, resin, copper, cadmium, mucilage, histamine, magnesium, potassium, histamine, b-complex, b-12, iron, cobalt, iodine, calcium, sodium
Therapeutic action: Nervine
Medical uses: chorea, stimulates circulation, convulsions, epilepsy, internal hemorrhages, high blood pressure, nervousness, spleen problems.
Equal parts of Mistletoe (Phoradenron Flavescens), Scullcap (Scutellaria Lateriflora), and Lobelia (Lobelia Inflata) makes a good formula for epilepsy, nervousness, convulsions, and pain.

57. Mullein (Verbascum Thapus) Family: Scrophulariaceae
Part used: the whole plant
Bio-chemical constituents: mucilage, flavonoids, rutin, saponins, aucubin, traces of essential; oil, iron, magnesium, potassium, sulphur, vitamins a, d, b-complex
Therapeutic action: expectorant, demulcent, anti-spasmodic, anti-tussive, astringent, anodyne, vulnerary
Medical uses: asthma, bleeding of the lungs, bleeding of the bowel, bronchitis, coughs, croup, diarrhea, dysentery, earaches (use the oil), insomnia, lymphatis, lymph system, nervousness, relieves pain, pleurisy, sinus congestion, tuberculosis.
Equal parts of Mullein (Verbascum Thapus) and Marshmallow (Althaea Officinalis) is a good formula for any respiratory system problem.

58. Nettle (Uritica Dioica) Family: Uriticaceae
Part used: the leaves
Bio-chemical constituents: The indoles; histamine and serotonic, acetylcholine, vitamins; c, a, e, p, d, calcium, suphur, sodium, copper, manganese, chromium, zinc, chlorophyll, protein
Therapeutic action: diuretic, astringent, tonic, hemostatic, galactagogue, expectorant, nutritive
Medical uses: internal bleeding, external bleeding, blood purifier, bronchitis, catarrhal conditions, diarrhea, dysentery, high blood pressure, hives, rheumatism, diphtheria
Equal parts of Nettle (Uritica Dioica) and White Oak (Qurcus Alba) is a good formula for strep throat and diphtheria.

59. Parsley (Petroselinum Sativum) Family: Umbeliferae
Parts used: the seeds, leaves and the root (the root is best)
Bio-chemical constituents: essential oil, aprin, bergatein, isoimperatorin, mucilage, sugar, vitamins; a, b, c, potassium, iron, chlorophyll
Therapeutic action: diuretic, carminative, anthelmintic, stimulant, emmenagogue, expectorant

Medical uses: bladder infection, blood builder, blood cleaner, dropsy, gall stones, jaundice, kidney inflammation, urine retention
Equal parts of Parsley (Petroselinum Sativum) and Hawthorn (Crategnus Oxyacantha) is a good formula for congestive heart failure.

60. Peppermint (Mentha Piperita) Family: Labiatae
Parts used: the leaves
Bio-chemical constituents: essential oil, mentol, menthone, fasmone, tannic (labiatic acid), bitter principle, vitamins a, c, magnesium, potassium, inositol, niacin, copper, iodine, silicon, iron, sulphur
Therapeutic action: diaphoretic, aromatic, carminative, calmative, alterative
Medical uses: appetite, colds, colic, digestion, fever, headaches, heartburn, shock
Equal parts of Peppermint (Mentha Piperita) and Ginger (Zingiber Officinale) is a good formula for headaches with nausea, and it's also good for gas pains

61. Plantain (Plantago Major) Family: Plantaginaceae
Parts used: the leaves and seeds
Bio-chemical constituents: iridoids, aucbin, flavonoids, mucilage, tannins, vitamins c, k, t, calcium, potassium, sulphur, trace minerals
Therapeutic action: diuretic, alterative, anti-inflammatory, aperient
Medical uses: bed wetting, bladder infections, blood poisoning, diarrhea, kidney problems, neuralgia, snake bites, insect bites and stings, animal bites, sores, ulcers, wounds cronic, poison ivy
Equal parts of Plantain (Plantago Major) and Purple cone flower (Echinacea Augustifolia) is a good formula for blood poisoning.

62. Pleurisy Root (Asclepias Tuberosa) Family: Asclepideceae
Part used: the root
Bio-chemical constituents: asclepiadine, bitter principle, asclepione, cardeno, liedes, essential oil, resin, sterol
Therapeutic action: diaphoretic, carminative, diuretic, expectorant
Medical uses: asthma, bronchitis, dysentery, emphysema, fevers, lung problems, pleurisy, pneumonia
Equal parts of Pleurisy Root (Asclepias Tuberosa) and Mullein (Verbascum Thapsus) is a good formula for all lung dis-eases, and dysentery.

63. Red Clover (Trifolium Pratense) Family: Leguminosae
Part used: the Blossoms
Bio-chemical constituents: isoflavones flavonoids, cumarins, resins, vitamins a, b-complex, c, f, p, selenium, cobalt, nickel, manganese, sodium, tin, magnesium, calcium, copper
Therapeutic action: alterative, anti-spasmodic, expectorant, anti-tumor
Medical uses: blood purifier, bronchitis, cancer, nerves, spasms, toxins
Equal parts of Red Clover (Trifolium Pratence) and Chaparral (Larrea Divaricata) is a good base formula for cancer, and leukemia.

64. Red Raspberry (Rubus Idaeus) Family: Rosaceae
Part used: the leaves
Bio-chemical constituents: flavonoids, glycosides of kaempferol and quercitnin, tannin, vitamins a, c, d, e, g, f, b, phosphorus, manganese, calcium
Therapeutic action: hemostatic, astringent, alterative, parturient
Medical uses: after pains, bowel problems, childbirth, diarrhea, female organs, fevers, flu, morning sickness, mouth sores, nausea, pregnancy, vomiting
Equal parts of Red Raspberry (Rubus Idaeus) and Ginger (Zingiber Officinale) make a good formula for morning sickness.

65. Rhubarb (Rheum Palmatum) Family: Polygonaceae
Part used: the root
Biochemical constituents: anthraquinones, derivatives, chrysophanol, physcion, sennidin, rheidine, palmidine, tannins, glucogallin, terarin, catechin, gallic acid, flavone, starch, pectin, phytosterol, vitamins a, c, b-complex, calcium, sodium, potassium, iron, sulphur, phosphorus, cobalt, nickel, tin
Therapeutic action: purgative, aperient, astringent, alterative, antibiotic, anthelmintic, vulnerary
Medical uses: colon problems, diarrhea, constipation, liver problems
Equal parts of Rhubarb (Rheum Palmatum) and Fennel (Foeniculum Valgare) make a good formula for diarrhea or constipation.

66. Rosemary (Rosmarinus Officinalis) Family: Labiatae
Part used: the leaves
Bio-chemical constituents; the volatile oils borneol, camphene, camphor, cineole, limonene, linalool, flavonoids, ursolic acid, oleanolic acid, vitamins a, c, calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, zinc
Therapeutic action: antipyretic, anti-inflammatory, stomachic, nervine, diaphoretic, astringent, anodyne, antiseptic
Medical uses: bad breath, migraine headaches, heart tonic, stomach disorders
Equal parts of Rosemary (Rosmarinus Officinalis) and Sweet flag (Acorus Calamus) is a good formula for all stomach disorders.

67. Rue (Ruta Graveoslens) Family: Rutaceae
Parts used: all the above ground parts
Bio-chemical constituents: volatile oil, flavonoids, rutin, hypericin, tannin, pectin, choline
Therapeutic action: Antispasmodic, emmenagogue, stimulant
Medical uses: high blood pressure, cramps, hypertension, hysteria, mussels strained, neuralgia, nervous disorders, sciatica, tendons strained, trauma, varicose veins
Equal parts of Rue (Ruta Graveoslens) and St Johnswort (Hypericum Perforatum) is a good formula for traumatic injury and hysteria.

68. Sage (Salvia Officinalis) Family: Labiatae
Part used: the leaves
Bio-chemical constituents: the essential oils thujone, cineol, camphor, bitter principle, tannin, vitamins a, c, b-complex, calcium, potassium, sulphur, silicon, phosphorus, sodium
therapeutic action: diaphoretic, carminative, stimulant, antispasmodic, antidiarrheic
Medical uses: stimulates the brain, coughs, digestion, fevers, sore gums, improves memory, nausea, nerves, sore throat
Equal parts of Sage (Salvia Officinalis) and Ginkgo (Ginkgo Biloba) is a good formula for memory.

69. St. Johnswort (Hypericum Perforatum) Family: Guttiferae
Parts used: the whole herb
Bio-chemical constituents: essential oil, hypericin, flavonoids, vitamins a, c, silicon, calcium, sulphur, phosphorus
Therapeutic action: Sedative, anti-inflammatory, astringent, anti-depressant, vulnerary
Medical uses: afterpains, bed wetting, bronchitis, depression, hysteria, lung congestion, painful menstruation, suppressed urine, skin ulcers
Equal parts of St. Johnswort (Hypericum Perforatum) and Ginseng (Panax Quinquefolium) is a good formula for depression.

70. Sarsaparilla (Smilax Medica) Family: Liliaceae
Part used: the root
Bio-chemical constituents: saponins, parillin, sarsaponin, glycosides, sitosterol, stigmasterin, essential oil, resin, sugar, fat, vitamin b-complex, a, c, d, iron, manganese, sodium, silicon, sulphur, copper, zinc, iodine
Therapeutic action: Tonic, alterative, anti-inflammatory, diaphoretic
Medical uses: blood purifier, joint aches, skin diseases, gas, hormone replacement (male), physical debility
Equal parts of Sarsaparilla (Smilax Medica) and Ginseng (Panax Quinquefolium) make a good formula for male sexual vigor.

71. Saw Palmetto (Serenoa Serrulata) Family: Palmacee
Part used: the fruit
Bio-chemical constituents: essential oil, fatty acids, carotene, polysaccharides, tannin, sitosterol, invert sugar, estrogenic substance,
vitamin a
Therapeutic action: diuretic, expectorant, sedative, aphrodisiac
Medical uses: breasts, digestion, glands, reproductive organs, sex stimulant
Equal parts of Saw Palmetto (Serenoa Serrulata) and Purple Cone Flower (Echinacea Augustifolia) is a good formula for prostate problems.

72. Scullcap (Scutellaria Lateriflora) Family: Labiatae
Parts used: all above the ground parts
Bio-chemical constituents: volatile oil, scutellarin, bitter glycoside, tannin, fat, bitter principles, sugar, calcium, potassium, magnesium, iron, zinc, vitamins c, e
Therapeutic action: sedative, nervine, antispasmodic
Medical uses: convulsions, epilepsy, fevers, high blood pressure, infertility, insomnia, nerves, restlessness
Equal parts of Scullcap (Scutellaria Lateriflora) and Blue Vervain (Verbena Hastata) is a good formula for insomnia.

73. Senna (Cassia Acutifolia) Family: Leguminosae
Parts used: the pods and seeds
Bio-chemical constituents: anthraquinones, flavones, tartaric acid, mucin, salts, essential oil, tannin, resin
Therapeutic action: Cathartic
Medical uses: constipation, jaundice, worms
Equal parts of Senna (Cassia Acutifolia) and Fennel (Foeniculum Valgare) is a good formula for constipation.

74. Slippery Elm (Ulmus Fulva) Family: Ulmaceae
Part used: the inner bark
Bio-chemical constituents: proteins, mucins, amino, iodine, bromine, manganese, vitamins e, f, k, p iron, sodium, calcium, selenium, copper, zinc, potassium, phosphorus
Therapeutic action: expectorant, emollient, vulnerry, astringent
Medical uses: asthma, bronchitis, burns, colitis, colon, coughs, diaper rash, diarrhea, digestion, lung problems
Equal parts of Slippery Elm (Ulmus Fulva) and Mullein (Verbascum Thapus) is a good base formula for all lung and bowel problems.
75. Spearmint (Mentha Viridis) Family: Labiatae
Part used: the leaves
Bio-chemical constituents: volatile oil, menthol, menthone, d-limonene, neomenthol, tannins, vitamins a, c, b-complex, calcium, sulphur, iron, iodine, magnesium, potassium
Therapeutic action: diaphoretic, aromatic, stomachic, calmative, antispasmodic, alterative
Medical uses: colds, colic, flu, gas, nausea, vomiting
Equal parts of Spearmint (Mentha Viridis) and Ginger (Zingiber Officinale) is a good formula for morning sickness.

76. Squawvine (Mitchella Repens) Family: Rubiaceae
Part used: the herb
Bio-chemical constituents: alkaloid, glycosides, tannins, mucilage
Therapeutic action: astringent, parturient
Medical uses: childbirth, sore eyes, lactation, menstruation, skin problems, uterine disorders
Equal parts of Squawvine (Mitchella Repens), Saw Palmetto (Serenoa Serrulata) and False Unicorn (Chamaelirium Luteum) is a good formula to correct problems of the female and male reproductive organs.

77. Suma (Pfaffia Paniculata) Family: Amaranthaceae
Parts used: the root and bark
Bio-chemical constituents: pfaffic acid, germanium, iron, magnesium, potassium, sitosterol, stipmasterol
Therapeutic action: adaptogen, demulcent, nutrient
Medical uses: circulation problems, cholesterol, chronic diseases, fatigue, hormone regulator, immune system, stress, tonic
Equal parts of Suma (Pfaffia Paniculata) and Damiana (Turnera Aphrodisiaca) is a good formula to balance the hormones.

79. Sweet Flag (Acorus Calamus) Family: Araceae
Part used: the root
Bio-Chemical Constituents: aromatic bitter essence containing asarone and tannin, (asarone is an antibiotic that is slightly toxic. American sweet flag is devoid of asarone.)
Therapeutic action: stimulant, stomatic, carmative, antispasmodic, anticonvulsant
Medical uses: dyspepsia, gastritis, hyperacidity, anorexia, colic, diarrhea, fever, colds, cough,
Sweet Flag (Acorus Calamus) and Catnip (Nepeta Cataria) make a good formula to normalize digestion.

80. Taheebo (Tabebuia Avellanedae) Family: Bignoniaceae
Part used: the inner bark
Bio-chemical constituents: quinones, lapachol, potassium
Therapeutic action: alterative, antimicrobal, bitter tonic
Medical uses: blood builder, cancer, leukemia, pain, tonic
Equal parts of Taheebo (Tabebuia Avellanedae) and Chaparral (Larrea Divaricata) make a good base formula for cancer and leukemia.

81. Thyme (Thymus Vulgaris) Family: Labiatae
Parts used: leaves and flowers
Bio-chemical constituents: essential oil with thymol, cavacrol, cymol, linalool, borneol,
bitter principle, tannin, flavonoids, triterpenic acids, vitamins b-complex, c, d, iodine, sodium, silicon, sulphur
Therapeutic action: carminative, antiseptic, expectorant, antitussive
Medical uses: bronchitis, colic, digestion, gas, gout, headaches, laryngitis, lung congestion, sciatica, throat problem, whooping, worms
Equal parts of Thyme (Thymus Vulgaris) and Marshmallow (Althaea Officinalis) is a good formula for whooping cough.

82. Valerian (Valeriana Officinalis) Family: Valerianaceae
Part used: the root
Bio-chemical constituents: essential oil, valepotriates, the alkaloids actinidine and valerine, choline, flavonoids, sterols, tannins, magnesium, potassium, copper, lead, zinc
Therapeutic action: sedative, hypnotic, nervine, antispasmodic, carminative, stimulant, anodyne
Medical uses: convulsions, high blood pressure, hysteria, hypochondria, nervousness, pain
Equal parts of Valerian (Valeriana Officinalis) and Lady's Slipper (Cypripedium Pubescens) is a good formula for hysteria and nervousness.

83. White Oak (Quercus Alba) Family: Fagaceae
Part used: the inner bark
Bio-chemical constituents: tannins, vitamin b12, calcium, phosphorus, potassium, iodine, sulphur, iron, sodium, cobalt, lead, strontium, tin
Therapeutic action: astringent, hemostatic, antiseptic
Medical uses: bleeding (both internal and external) bloody urine, hemorrhoids, menstrual problems, mouth sores, skin irritations, teeth, strep throat, ulcers, varicose veins, pin worms
Equal parts of White Oak (Quercus Alba) and Butcher's Broom (Ruscus Aculeatus) is a good formula for varicose veins.

84. Yarrow (Achillea Millefolium) Family: Compositae
Part used: the whole plant
Bio-chemical constituents: essential oil, cineol, proazulene, achilleine, vitamins a, c, e, f, k, manganese, copper, potassium, iodine, iron
Therapeutic action: diaphoretic, antiinflammatory, antipyretic, carminative, hemostatic, astringent, antispasmodic, stomachic
Medical uses: blood cleanser, bowel hemorrhage, catarrh, colds, fevers, flu, lung hemorrhage, measles, nose bleeds, obstructed perspiration
Equal parts of Yarrow (Achillea Millefolium) and Mullein (Verbascum Thapus) is a good formula for hemorrhage of the lungs or bowel.

85. Yellow Dock (Ruemex Crispus) Family: Polygonacrae
Part used: the root
Bio-chemical constituents: anthraquinone, glycosides, rumicin, chrysarobin, tannins, oxalates, vitamins a, c, maganese, nickel, iron, sodium, calcium, silicon
Therapeutic action: cholagogue, alterative, tonic, aperient
Medical uses: anemia, blood purifier, itching, ulcerated eyelids, liver congestion, rheumatism, skin problems
Equal parts of Yellow Dock (Rumex Crispus) and Alfalfa (Medicago Sativa) is a good blood building formula.


86. Schizandra (Schizandra Chinensis) Family: Schisandraceae
Part used: The Berries
Bio-Chemical constituents: calcium, potassium, magnesium, zinc, iron, phosphorus, selenium, silicon, sodium, vitamin C, schzandrin, schizandronol, and schisantherins.
Therapeutic action: Tonic, Astringent, adaptogen
Medical uses: Asthma, diarrhea, Nervous disorder, stress, mental alertness, insomnia, improves vision, normalizes blood pressure, fatigue, arteriosclerosis.
Schizandra is an adaptagenic herb that protects ageist stress (emotional, physical, and mantel). It increases the energy supply to the cells in the brain, muscles, liver, kidneys, and nerves. It protects the body from free radical damage and radiation damage, and will normalize blood sugar.
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