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Herbal lymphatic cleansers and stimulants and immune stimulants are often helpful.
Red root is an excellent lymphatic cleanser indicated for liver congestion, infected tonsils, enlarged spleen, swollen lymph glands, chronic skin problems, such as acne and boils, and fibroid cysts. Red Root has a taste of ASTRINGENT, BITTER and a temperature of COOLING.
Cleavers is a mild diuretic and blood and lymphatic cleanser that is indicated for psoriasis and other skin conditions. It has a particular affinity for the lymphatic system and may be used for swollen glands, tonsillitis, and as a lymph tonic. Cleavers can be an effective herbal diuretic to clear bladder infections, cleanse the urinary tract, and help prevent small kidney stones from forming. In Chinese medicine cleavers are used to disperse stagnancy and inflammation and for urinary problem
Figwort herb is taken internally for liver and skin disorders, such as rashes, eczema, psoriasis, and itching. It is applied externally for hemorrhoids, bruises, ringworm, and itching. It is universally recommended for lymphatic swellings, especially in the neck. In Chinese medicine, a related species, S. ningpoensis, is used to relieve fevers, sore throat, and swollen red eyes associated with general toxemia, adrenal deficiency, and sore throat. Figwort has a taste of BITTER, SWEET and a tem
Echinacea is a popular, non-toxic herb widely revered and used for its immune-stimulating, anti-bacterial, and antiviral activity. It enhances one's resistance to colds and flu (particularly when taken at the onset), is useful for septicemia and skin complaints (such as boils, abscesses, or carbuncles), and is used as a mouthwash for gum problems. Echinacea is taken for chronic infections of the urinary and respiratory tracts. It is also used locally as an antiseptic for burns, wounds, bites,
Pipsissewa acts as a urinary antiseptic and is used for bladder infections and weak bladder. It is also indicated for nephritis, swollen lymph glands, arthritis, and chronic rheumatism. This forest-loving herb is in the same family as uva-ursi (Ericaceae) and contains the same kind of antiseptic phenolic compounds. Pipsissewa is milder and safer to use when there is an acute infection or internal heat, as it is not as irritating. Pipsissewa has a taste of BITTER and a temperature of COOL.
Sore throat, also called pharyngitis, is a painful inflammation of the back of the throat. It is a symptom of many conditions, but most often is associated with colds or influenza. Sore throat may bes....
Fo ti is the American name for the herb . Polygonum is a member of the Polygonaceae family of plants. In Chinese herbalism, fo ti is called or . Other names are fleeceflower and Chinese cornbind. Ind ...
A wound occurs when the integrity of any tissue is compromised, for example, when skin breaks, muscle tears, burns, or bone fractures. A wound may be caused by an act, such as a gunshot, fall, or surn....
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, commonly known as pulsatilla, is a remedy derived from the plant commonly known as wind flower, pasque flower, or meadow anemone. The perennial plant is a member of the Ranunculaceae family and is s....
Tuberculosis (TB) is a contagious and potentially fatal disease that can affect almost any part of the body but manifests mainly as an infection of the lungs. It is caused by a bacterial microorganisr ...