The Detox Miracle Sourcebook: Raw Foods and Herbs for Complete Cellular Regeneration

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(high doses), emmenagogue, oxytocic, sialagogue (fresh),
stimulating, tonic, uterine tonic.

Fenugreek


Fenugreek is a great expectorant.
It softens, loosens, and helps expel mucus (phlegm), especially from the
bronchial and lung tissues.
Helps dissolve cholesterol and other lipids.
A great blood cleanser and antiseptic.
Fenugreek is a medium range parasite killer.
Has some diuretic properties.
Excellent for diabetes (helps regulate sugar and insulin levels).

Scientific name: Trigonella foenum-graecum
Parts used: Seeds.
Actions: Alterative, antiparasitic, aphrodisiac, aromatic, astringent,
carminative, demulcent, deobstruent, detergent, detoxicant, emollient,
expectorant, galactagogue, laxative, nutritive, stimulant, stomachic,
tonic.

Garlic


Garlic is one of the great blood cleansers.
It has antiseptic, antiparasitic, antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal
properties.
Especially good for intestinal parasites.
A great immune enhancer.
Stimulates the action of the liver and gallbladder.
Excellent for colds, flu, bronchitis and any congestive conditions.
Great for yeast infections of all types.
Garlic can be too strong and pungent for fruitarians.
Stimulates digestive enzymes.

Scientific name: Allium sativum
Parts used: Bulbs
Actions: Alterative, antibacterial, anticatarrhal, antifungal, antiparasitic,
antiseptic, antispasmodic, antisyphilitic, antivenomous, antiviral,
aromatic, carminative, cathartic, cholagogue, depurative, diaphoretic,
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