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         <title><![CDATA[Saw Palmetto]]></title>
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	The berries of the Saw Palmetto (Serenoa repens) plant are predominately used for Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy (BPH), a condition suffered by older men who, due to the enlargement of the prostate gland, experience symptoms of urinary frequency, hesitancy, urgency and nocturia (night time urination). This is because of the close proximity of the prostate gland to the bladder. It is an anti-androgenic herb which means it lowers the levels of testosterone in the body, more specifically a more...<br />
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         <title><![CDATA[Globe Artichoke]]></title>
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	I have been using such an awful lot of Globe Artichoke (Cynara scolymus) lately I'm going to have to start buying in in bulk! The leaf of this multi-talented herb is very effective for the treatment of raised cholesterol and triglyceride levels&nbsp; and it works via it's 'choleretic' action which simply means it enhances the flow of bile from the liver, through the gallbladder. This action also make it appropriate for symptoms associated with fat maldigestion (eg. bloating, burping and...<br />
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         <pubDate>Mon, 08 Aug 2011 16:43:00 +0100</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[Bladderwrack]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Bladderwrack (Fucus versiculosus) is our most  effective thyroid restorative plant. This familiar olive-green to  yellow-brown seaweed contains a soothing gel like substance called  mucilage along with a metabolically active substance  fucoxanthin which raises metabolic  rate generally. It also contains many nutritionally important  minerals, most notably iodine which is the most important mineral for  the proper functioning of the thyroid gland....<br />
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         <pubDate>Tue, 07 Jun 2011 10:46:00 +0100</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[Burdock]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Burdock is (Arctium lappa) is classified as an 'alterative' or 'depurative'. This class of herbs cleanses the blood and lymphatics and, in the case of Burdock, the blood via increased kidney action. It is therefore a diuretic but also has a diaphoretic action (promotes sweat). The root of the plant is used and it is one of the best blood purifiers for conditions of the skin such as boils, acne, psoriasis and eczema, especially in it's dry, scaling phase.
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The action of Burdock is due to...<br />
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         <pubDate>Mon, 28 Mar 2011 11:31:00 +0100</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[Bilberry]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus) is a European plant whose berries are harvested for medicinal purposes. it is related to the blueberry and cranberry and, like those similarly coloured fruits, contains purple pigmented antioxidants called anthrocyanosides such as myrtillin. Despite Bilberry containing other antioxidants, these are responsible for it's profound effects on the body.
Due to it's highly antioxidant properties Bilberry can prevent platelet aggregation (stickiness) and prevent the...<br />
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         <pubDate>Tue, 22 Feb 2011 14:48:00 +0100</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[Shiitake]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Shiitake (Lentinula edodes) is referred to as a potent immune modulating plant which means it possesses the ability to strengthen the part of immune system required to fight off infection and dampen down the part of the immune system associated with autoimmune disorders and cancer.
The mushroom, which can be incorporated into the everyday diet, contains high molecular weight polysaccharides (complex sugars) such as lentinan which potently induce an immune substance called interferon and also...<br />
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         <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 10:37:00 +0100</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[Wild Yam]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Wild Yam (Dioscorea villosa)&#160;is a visceral relaxant and antispasmodic which means that it can relax smooth muscle, particularly that which surrounds the gastro-intestinal tract and uterus. This makes it an ideal herb for colicky and cramping conditions of these organs such as irritable bowel syndrome, gastroenteritis and period pain.
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The active chemicals in Wild yam are referred to as steroidal saponins and phytosterols. This means that they impact on the endocrine (or hormone)...<br />
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         <pubDate>Thu, 13 Jan 2011 17:15:00 +0100</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[Goldenseal]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis)&#160;is a stalwart of any western herbalist's dispensary. It is a broad spectrum anti-microbial herb due largely to the presence of an alkaloid called berberine. As such it can be used for amoebic, bacterial, fungal and viral infections of the gastro-intestinal, upper respiratory and genitourinary tracts. It is also astringent and healing to the mucous membranes adding extra benefit to the recovery process in these parts of the body.
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Berberine is a...<br />
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         <pubDate>Wed, 08 Dec 2010 10:27:00 +0100</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[Myrrh]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[A sticky substance called an oleo-gum resin exudes from the bark of the Myrrh (Commiphora molmol) tree and it is this substance which is used for medicinal purposes.&#160; The resin consists contains significant amounts of a class of chemicals called sesquiterpene lactones which provide local anaesthetic, antibacterial and antifungal properties.&#160; The essential oils amplify the antiseptic properties and other constituents provide added anti-inflammatory, expectorant, carminative and...<br />
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         <pubDate>Tue, 23 Nov 2010 14:32:00 +0100</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[Hops]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Hops (Humulus lupulus)&#160;is known more as an ingredient in beer than for it's medicinal action. It is predominately used as a sedative and tranquilizer due to the presence of a volatile oil called humulene consisting, in&#160; part, of the compound 2-methylbut-3-ene-2-ol. For this reason it's main indication is for insomnia.
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Having hypnotic properties, Hops is also a useful herb for anxiety, panic attacks and with the added benefit of relieving spasm it can also be prescribed for...<br />
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