The 23 herbs in Lifestyles Intra

Herb Active Ingredients Action in Body Focus of Current Research/Traditional Use

Alfalfa

Saponin Glycosides Mild diuretic, tonic High cholesterol, Menopause, Poor appetite, Arthritis, Diabetes
Aloe Vera Anthraquinone Glycosides, Polysaccharides General tonic, Detoxifier, Immune function Chrone's disease, Diabetes, Peptic ulcers, Psoriasis,
Wound healing, Immune support

Astragalus

Flavonoids, polysaccharides, Triterpene glycosides Immune function, Tonic, Antiviral, Antioxidant Common cold/infection, Immune support, Diabetes, AIDS, Hepatitis, Heart attack

Bee Pollen

Vitamins, Minerals Anti-infectant, Anti-allergic, Liver support, Provides energy Cancer risk reduction, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Hay Fever

Capsicum

Capsaicin Circulatory stimulant, Tonic,
Anti-inflammatory, Analgesic
Diabetes, Arthritis, Psoriasis

Cascara Bark

Cascarosides Mild laxative, Tonic Constipation

Celery Seed

Glycosides Flavonoids Digestive aid, Muscle relaxant, Anti-inflammatory Arthritis, Gout, Bronchitis, Blood pressure

Chicory
Root

Inulin, Coumarin Glycosides Tonic, Digestive aid Digestive problems, Liver/gallbladder ailments

Chinese Pearl Barley

Coixol, Coixans Antioxidant, Anti-inflammatory, Tonic Painful joints, Rheumatism, Swelling
Dandelion
Root
Triterpenes, Phenolic compounds, Carotenoids Tonic, Mild diuretic, Liver support,
Blood purifier
Constipation, Gallstones, Indigestion, Heartburn

Fenugreek

Saponins, Flavonoids Digestive aid, Tonic, Expectorant, Antioxidant Diabetes, High triglycerides, constipation Atherosclerosis, Arthritis, Bronchitis, High cholesterol
German
Chamomile
Flavonoids, Volatile oils Anti-inflammatory, Mild sedative, Tonic, Antioxidant Colic, Eczema, Gingivitis (periodontal disease),
Wound healing, Irritable bowel syndrome

Ginger Root

Volatile oils, Gingerols Digestive aid, Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-nausea, Detoxicant
Nausea, Indigestion, Atherosclerosis,
Migraine headache, Rheumatoid arthritis

Juniper Berry

Volatile Oils, Flavonoids,
Sterols, Catechins
Mild diuretic, Anti-inflammatory,
Antioxidant, Digestive aid
Edema (water retention), Indigestion, Kidney and bladder inflection, Gout, Cancer protection, Blood pressure

Licorice Root

Flavonoids Antioxidant, Detoxicant, Expectorant Asthma, Chronic fatigue, Bronchitis, HIV support

Passion Flower

Flavonoids, Volatile oils Anti-anxiety, Antioxidant Anxiety, Insomnia, Pain

Pipsissewa

Hydroquinones, Flavonoids Tonic, Astringent, Kidney support, Antioxidant Inflammation, Urinary tract infection
Reishi
Mushroom
Sterols, Coumarin, Polysaccharides Immune function Blood pressure, High cholesterol, Immune support, Cardiovascular disease

Rose Hip

Flavanoids, Vitamins Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic Blood purifier, Infections

Sarsaparilla

Saponins Anti-inflammatory, Tonic, Detoxicant,
Liver protectant
Psoriasis, Rheumatoid arthritis, Gout
Schisandra
Berry
Lignans Immune function, Liver support, Activation of antioxidant enzymes, Tonic, Antioxidant Common cold/sore throat, Fatigue, Hepatitis, Infection,
Liver support, Stress
Siberian
Ginseng
Eleutherosides, Polysccharides Immune function, Energy, Adaptogen Fatigue, Common cold, Fybromyalgia, Infection, Diabetes

Thyme

Volatiles Oils, Flavonoids Anti-tussive, Expectorant, Antioxidant Bronchitis, Cough, Indigestion

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