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Herb Profile- Blessed Thistle

December 16, 2009 by wellnessmama  
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Blessed Thistle is often used in teas for nursing mothers to help increase milk supply. It is known to increase circulation and treat hormone imbalance. It enhances memory by delivering oxygen to the brain and is supportive of the heart and lungs.

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Herb Profile: Black Walnut Hull

December 9, 2009 by wellnessmama  
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Black walnut hull is effective in treatment of parasites, and is antifungal and antiviral. It has been used for thousands of years in the treatment of all kinds of illnesses.

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Herb Profile- Barberry Root Bark

November 29, 2009 by wellnessmama  
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arberry is noted in folk medicine as a cure for nearly every gastrointestinal ailment, lymphatics, urinary tract and respiratory infection. It has been used as a bitter tonic and antypyretic. Berberine, the primary alkaloid, is a potent antibiotic, astringent and antifungal. When taken for infections, it controls the overgrowth of candida albacans as well as functioning as a bactericide. This is a real advantage over conventional antibiotics. It also controls infectious diarrhea and increases the production of the digestive enzymes.

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How to use Activated Charcoal

November 28, 2009 by wellnessmama  
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Activated charcoal is an effective anti poison remedy and general detoxifier. It aids in digestion and can help the body fight illness.

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Herb Profile- Arnica

October 28, 2009 by wellnessmama  
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Arnica is well known for its ability to help with bruises, sprains, strains, etc and can remove shock and speed healing. It can be put on areas of trauma after falls, accidents, etc.

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