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

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respiratory areas, especially the lungs.
Effective in motion and morning sickness.
Lowers cholesterol and blood pressure.
Prevents blood clotting.
Useful in post strokes.
Aids in the cleansing of congestion (mucus) in the cerebral and sinus
areas.
Increases perspiration and elimination through the skin.

Scientific name: Zingiber officinale
Parts used: Dried rhizomes and root.
Actions: Analgesic, anodyne, antacid, antiemetic, antispasmodic,
aperitive, aphrodisiac, aromatic, carminative, cholagogue, condiment,
detoxicant, diaphoretic (whole), diffusive stimulant, diuretic,
emmenagogue, expectorant, nervine, pungent, rubefacient,
sialagogue, sternutatory, stomachic, sweet, tonic.

Ginkgo Biloba


One of the best herbs for the brain and nervous system.
Improves cerebral vascular insufficiency.
Used throughout the world for memory loss and vertigo (dizziness).
Strengthens the heart and vascular system.
Increases blood flow to the tissues.
Useful in cases of asthma.
Used for tinnitus (ringing in the ears).
Has been proven beneficial for fibromyalgia.
Very beneficial for hemorrhoids, spider and varicose veins.
Has been useful for carpal tunnel syndrome.
One of nature’s great tonics, especially to the “neuro” system.

Scientific name: Ginkgo biloba
Parts used: Leaf—promotes blood circulation, stops pain, benefits the
brain, and is astringent to the lungs. Seed—considered astringent for
the lungs, stops nocturnal emissions, stops asthma, enuresis,
excessive leukorrhea and increases energy.
Actions: Adaptogen, alkalizer, anti-aging, anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory
antioxidant, antispasmodic (mild), astringent, bitter tonic, cardiac
tonic (mild), expectorant (mild), nervine, sedative (mild), tonic,
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