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Blood
detoxifier
(ie toxemia in pregnancy) and Nutritional supplement.
Mildy
laxative and diuretic.
Good for
acid stomach, alcoholism (nutrition
support), allergies, anemia, appetite stimulant, arthritis, cancer, cholesterol,
diabetes (lowers sugar), gout, high blood
pressure, jaundice, kidney cleanser, improving lactation, radiation
damage, ulcers, urinary tract problems, vitamin and mineral defficency.
Used as
a bitter digestive remedy,
general tonic, antipyretic, alterative, for acid conditions in general,
inflammations and rheumatism.
Possibly anticholesterolemic (octasanol)
and hypoglycemic (lowering
blood sugar due to alkaloids present)
antithrombotic (due to coumarins),
antispasmodic for smooth muscles (flavanoids).
Neutralizes uric acid
in cases of arthritis and bursitis.
Used for arthritis, pain and
stiffness.
Used
for hyperacidity (reduces
gastric acid production), good acid balancer and
digestive aid. Taken for stomach
ailments and ulcerous conditions.
Aids in preventing cholesterol build up in veins.
Benefits digestive and blood systems, bladder and prostate.
Aids in chemical imbalances.
Has beneficial effect on pituitary gland.
Used for water retention.
Used
for colds.
Useful for protein allergies (sinus,hay fever,milk,eggs,etc),
anemia, menopause (weak phytoestrogens)
Used for cystitis, bladder inflammations, sluggish
appetite,chronic appendicitis, cramps (calcium content), fatigue,fever,
glandular problems, hemmorrhages, teeth.
Reputed to reduce tissue damage
of radiation therapy.
Activity shown against gram negative bacteria.
Anti-tumor
activity.
Aids in assimilation of proteins and calcium,
will assist in changing
body systems from acid to alkaline.
Helps produce saliva.
High in
vitamin K to produce clotting of blood.
Saponin
content believed to deep
clean cells and bind serum cholesterol, radioactive deposits and toxins
for elimination.
Leaf
alkaloids strengthen nervous system. |
