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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