Cleavers: Diuretic, aids elimination of fluid toxins via kidneys and useful for urinary infections, stones and irritable bladder. Cleansing for chronic skin disorders such as eczema. Helps with gout and arthritis. Tones the lymphatic system, aids immune system and purifies blood. Improves digestion and stimulates bile flow.
Yarrow: Diuretic, relieves irritable bladder, astringent so tightens muscles and bladder incontinence. Aids digestion and absorption, protects gut lining. Improves circulation and lowers blood pressure. Anti-histamine useful for allergies. Volatile oils are anti-micobial so boost immune system and clears toxins via the kidneys and skin.
Calendula: Antibacterial diuretic for infections and fluid retention. Anti-inflammatory for rheumatism and gout. Antioxidant and free radical scavenging, contains polysaccharides which help stimulate the immune system - antibacterial and antiviral against flu and herpes. Improves circulation especially venous return and to the periphery. Reduces inflammation in the gut. Astringent and bitter helps with digestion and absorption, antimicrobial and anthelmintic against worms and helps with dysbiosis.
Heartsease: Known as wild pansy and acts on the skin and mucous membranes. It is anti-inflammatory, diuretic and depurative so good for chronic skin disorders and acts as an alterative to purify the blood. Rich in zinc. Helpful with rheumatism as releases toxins via the kidneys and can aid with bronchitis.
Blue Flag: Is an iris and a Native American remedy for skin diseases as acts as an alterative. It works via the liver, stimulating the bile, aiding digestion of fats and improving absorption. It clears congestion in the chest, enhances the lymphatic system and boosts the immune system especially if have swollen glands by clearing heat and toxins.. Anti-inflammatory and diuretic properties help with rheumatism.
Poke root: A powerful lymphatic and alterative cleansing herb which is only taken in small doses. Antiviral and immune stimulant for swollen lymph nodes, cysts, lumps and tumours. Also helps with chronic skin disorders, arthritis and chronic fatigue syndrome.
Burdock: Enhances digestion and liver function, relieves wind. Absorbs toxins from the gut, helps with fungal and bacterial infections and its fructooligosaccharides have probiotic effect. Enhances immunity as antibacterial, antifungal and antitumour and cleansing for chronic skin and rheumatism conditions. Aids elimination of toxins via the kidneys. Aids uterus and breakdown of hormones.
