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

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A great blood purifier and body regulator.

Scientific name: Urtica dioica
Parts used: Leaves.
Actions: Astringent, diuretic, expectorant, galactagogue, hemostatic,
nutritive and tonic.

Oregon Grape Root


One of the great blood purifiers.
Has a powerful effect upon the liver, spleen, skin and blood.
It is one of the greatest herbs for stimulating, strengthening and cleansing
of the liver.
Specific for skin conditions like psoriasis, eczema or dermatitis.
Increases immune response.
High in iron; aids in increasing red blood cells and hemoglobin.
Excellent for anemia, jaundice and hepatitis A, B or C.
Has a fair amount of antimicrobial action. Shown to kill various fungi
and bacteria including: staphylococcus, streptococcus, chlamydia,
salmonella typhi, corynebacterium, vibrio cholerae, trichomonas
vaginalis, shigella, giardia, treponema pallidum, pseudomonas,
pneumococcus, and candida albicans.
Has some larger parasitic activity as well.
Also used against protozoas.
A nerve tonic.
Slightly laxative.

Scientific name: Mohonia spp.
Parts used: Root and rhizome.
Actions: Alterative, antiperiodic, antiscorbutic, anti-scrofulous,
antisyphilitic, depurant, diuretic, hepatic, laxative, nerve tonic,
stimulant (slightly), tonic.

Parsley


A tremendous herb for the urinary tract and adrenal glands.
Has a strengthening and cleansing effect upon the bladder and kidneys.
High in chlorophyll, therefore it enhances the blood and cleans and
moves the lymphatics.
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