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| tly excrete lead, mercury and other toxins from the body. Stir 1 tsp. to 1 Tbsp. powdered pectin into juice once or twice a day (drink it quickly before it settles) and follow with a glass of plain water. |
| Astragalus (Astragalus Membranaceous) |
| One of the most popular Chinese herbs, astragalus root is revered as a powerful immune system strengthener. Traditionally used to treat anxiety and fatigue, astragalus has general tonic properties; that is, it heals, repairs and supports the entire body, increasing stamina and building resistance to disease and infection. Its diuretic action make it a specific for the kidneys and urinary tract; it is also recommended for conditions relating to the spleen, lungs and blood. In lab tests, astragalus has been shown to kill viruses, destroy cancer cells and stimulate interferon production. |
| In China, Coxsackie B viral myocarditis is a common ailment caused by the Coxsackie B virus. Although the illness is unheard of in America, it is slowly spreading around the world, thanks to jet travel and modern transportation. No drug is known to prevent or treat this fatal virus, but in 1987, Chinese researchers proved that astragalus extracts destroyed the virus before it could damage heart cells. In follow-up experiments, researchers found that astragalus could reduce cardiac cell damage and changes in the electrical activity of heart cells. Within hours of being treated with astragalus, infected and damaged heart cells returned to their regular rhythms, beat more strongly and began repairing the virus-caused cellular damage. As a side effect, some of the people treated with astragalus were "virtually free" from attacks of the common cold and |
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