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

(Barré) #1
Strengthens vascular walls, therefore excellent for regeneration of
varicose and spider veins, hemorrhoids and prolapsed conditions of the
body.
Has strong antioxidant power to help remove acids from the body.
Hawthorn berry is an excellent anti-inflammatory and should be used in
all cases of inflammation.

Scientific name: Crataegus spp.
Parts used: Berries and leaf.
Actions: Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-spasmodic, astringent,
cardiac tonic, cellular proliferator, digestant, diuretic, emmenagogue,
hypertensive, hypotensive, sedative, tonic, vasodilator.

Horse Chestnut


This is another one of God’s great circulatory herbs.
Horse Chestnut strengthens and tones the vascular walls.
It has anti-inflammatory properties, thus it helps dissolve plaqued lipids.
Both of the above actions together greatly increase circulation.
A “must” for varicose and spider veins as well as hemorrhoids.
Reduces vascular swelling.
A strong astringent, similar to witch hazel and white oak bark.
Useful for ulcerated conditions.
Helps remove toxins from the body.
Useful for prostatitis.
Use in cases of rheumatism.

Scientific name: Aesculus hippocastanum
Parts used: Bark, dried horse chestnut seeds, dried horse chestnut leaves.
Actions: Anti-inflammatory, anti-rheumatic, astringent, bitter, cellular
proliferator (especially to the vascular walls), expector ant, febrifuge,
mild narcotic, nutritive.

Horsetail or Shavegrass


Horsetail is one of the greatest herbs for bone and connective tissue
weaknesses.
It is very high in silica, which is converted into calcium by the liver.
This herb has great healing powers to all tissues of the body.
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