Useful For: Skin, hair, fights bacterial infections, assists in liver function, disinfects blood, helps to protect against toxins
Herbal Sources: Horsetail
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Tag Archives: Blood Purification
Chaparral
Name: Chaparral
Latin: Larrea divarticata, Larrea mexicana
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Used for: Chaparral is an astringent, and can be used externally for infections of the skin. When paired with Red Clover, it can be used internally as a blood purifier.
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Brigham Tea (Ephedra Nervadensis)
Name: Brigham Tea
Latin: Ephedra Nervadensis
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Vitamins/Minerals: Vitamin C
Used for: Historically used to combat scurvy, and is quite rich in Vitamin C. The plant can be used either dried or fresh. Brigham Tea is also useful for blood purification and sinus congestion, and is a good spring tonic. It does, however, contain ephedrine, so keep an eye on your reactions.
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Directions & Warnings: Not for use during pregnancy, or by children.
Burdock (Arctium lappa)
Name: Burdock
Latin: Arctium lappa
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Parts Used: Root
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Used for: This herb is used to cleanse the blood and strengthen the liver. It is one of the primaries used for detoxification and health for the body’s cleansing systems. It attracts heavy metals and radioactive isotopes and removes them, if eaten. It is under research for cancer prevention as it is theorized that it will help to reverse pre-cancerous cell changes. Burdock is also known as a “cooler” of inflammatory conditions, acting beneficially for arthritis and similar ailments.
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Uses for Pets: Seborrhea, pyoderma, theumatoid diseases
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