Herbal remedies

Echinacea angustifolia, Echinacea purpurea. Echinacea, for the American  Indians, was as valuable as ginseng for the Chinese. It was traditionally used against insect and snake bites, as well as against infection. Traditionally used in Herbal Medicine to help fight off infections, especially of the upper respiratory tract or to help relieve cold symptoms. Supportive therapy in the treatment of upper respiratory tract infections (e.g. common colds). Helps to relieve the symptoms and shorten the duration of upper respiratory tract infections. Cautions and warnings: For use beyond 8 weeks, consult a health care practitioner. If symptoms persist or worsen, consult a health care practitioner. If you areRead More →

Raphanus niger (Black Radish) The builders of the pyramids of Egypt, are we told, used to eat black and pink radish daily, accompanied with garlic Used in Herbal Medicine to help relieve digestive disturbances, such as dyspepsia. Caution and warnings: Consult a health care practitioner if symptoms persist, or worsen, or if you have gallstones.  Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are pregnant. Do not use if you have a bile duct obstruction. Hypersensitivity (e.g. allergy) has been known to occur; in which case, discontinue use. Can be found in the following preparations of The Root of Life :   Black Radish  Artichoke Boldo Read More →

Cynara Scolymus (Artichoke) Used in Herbal Medicine to help relieve digestive disturbances, such as dyspepsia and to help increase bile flow (choleretic). Caution and warnings: Consult a health care practitioner if symptoms persist, or worsen, or if you have gallstones.  Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are pregnant. Do not use if you are allergic to plants of the Asteraceae/Compositae/Daisy family. Do not use if you have a bile duct obstruction. Hypersensitivity (e.g. allergy) has been known to occur; in which case, discontinue use. Can be found in the following preparations of The Root of Life : Black Radish Artichoke BoldoRead More →