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   Beneficial Culinary Herbs

Basil: A component of basil’s volatile oils, eugenol, is found to be effective in blocking the action of an enzyme causing inflammatory health problems such as rheumatoid arthritis and inflammatory bowel conditions.
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Fennel: Fennel tea is known to relieve stomach upsets, abdominal cramps and colic. It is used to promote digestion and stimulate the appetite. An excellent reference for the benefits of fennel and peppermint tea is to be found here
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Peppermint: Peppermint tea is also used in cases of hiccups or flatulence. >>more

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Parsley: Parsley is a known diuretic and is applied by herbologists for problems with kidneys and bladder , as well as for liver, gall bladder and spleen.
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Dandelion. The young leaves are widely used as salad greens and in tea as a natural diuretic. The roots are a mild laxative and promote bile flow and liver function.

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In addition to the culinary herbs listed, Aloe, Cascara Sagrada, Senna, Taraxacum officinale (Dandelion) and Psylliumthe have been used for the treatment of constipation and Cranberry, Uva Ursi used for for urinary tract problems.

In Europe, fruit extracts of Saw Palmetto and the root extracts of Stinging Nettle are popular treatments for BPH, benign prostatic hyperplasia, a problem experienced by most men in later years. >> more


Herbal Treatments for Urinary Tract Infections

UTI Clear

UTI Clear contains a combination of 7 therapeutic herbs to combat Urinary Tract Infections (UTI). While antibiotics are generally effective against UTI, the overuse of antibiotics should be avoided, especially when there are many natural herbs which are extremely effective in the treatment and prevention of UTI's. Some of these have been used for centuries and many have been subjected to clinical trials which prove their effectiveness
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Herbal Treatments for Digestion and Bowel Problems

Natural Moves
Natural Moves combines Aloe Vera and Taraxacum officinale (Dandelion), both known for their laxative properties and beneficial effect on digestive health.
Passiflora is added to relax the muscles of the bowel wall and to relieve stress and anxiety which is often associated with digestive complaints like constipation and IBS.
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I.B.S. Relief - Gastronic Dr.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (I.B.S.), also known as 'spastic colon' is one of the most common chronic health disorders in the world and affects up to 20% of the population. It is a dysfunction of the bowel and large intestine, causing lower abdominal pain, cramping, constipation and diarrhea.

Gastronic Dr is a capsule which is used every day for the digestive tract and as a preventative for flare ups of stomach and digestive disorders such as IBS, Crohn's Disease, Gastritis, Acid Reflux (GERD), Ulcerative Colitis and Diverticulosis.

Gastronic Dr. safely and effectively acts to improve digestive health, reduce inflammation and reduce and prevent digestive disorders.
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