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| cers. In addition, it increases the intestinal lining's ability to absorb nutrients. |
| MILK THISTLE (Carduus marianus). Milk thistle seed preparations are best sellers in health food stores because they are such effective liver stimulants, tonics and healers. This is one herb that truly reverses liver damage. Important in the treatment of mushroom poisoning, hepatitis, alcoholic cirrhosis, drug damage and the damage caused by environmental toxins, milk thistle has been scientifically researched in Europe for over 45 years. In addition to improving the liver, milk thistle seed can be used for all gall bladder problems. Brew the seeds as an infusion, grind them and add them to food, or take milk thistle seed capsules or tinctures. |
| MYRRH (Commiphora myrrha). A plant resin best known as a biblical incense, myrrh is an antiseptic, astringent, carminative and stomach tonic. Bitter in taste, it is often combined with goldenseal for colds and flu. Myrrh contains aromatic volatile oils that relieve flatulence and stimulate digestion. Most health food stores carry myrrh tincture, and myrrh resin can be ordered from herbal supply shops, aromatherapy companies and incense sellers. Add to infusions or add a dropperful of tincture to tea after brewing. |
| OATS (Avena sativa). Oat straw and oats are a wonderful nutritive tonic for the nervous system; oat straw tea helps calm frazzled nerves, and all oat preparations (oatmeal, oat muffins, etc.) contain soluble fibers that enhance digestion. The slippery white mucilage that appears when you cook oatmeal is oat gum, a gentle emollient for the entire digestive tract. Oat straw tea should be made as an infusion; it combines well with chamomile, lemon balm and other relaxing herbs. |
| OREGON GRAPE ROOT (Berberia aquifolium). A mild stimulant, liver tonic, laxative, diuretic and nerve tonic, Oregon grape root is one of the best blood purifiers and liver stimulants. It |
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