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Latin
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Medicinal
Uses
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Contraindications
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Relieves morning sickness, motion sickness, nausea
and vomiting and settles the stomach.
Eases indigestion and acid stomach.
Helpful at the beginning stage of colds
and flu.
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May increase absorption of
pharmaceuticals.
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Eases physical and emotional stress.
Increases strength, endurance and resistance to stress and infection.
Sharpens the mind and slows aging.
Normalizes blood pressure and
cholesterol.
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Do not use with any diseases
where there is inflammation.
Do not use if hypoglycemic or hypertension
is present.
Taken late at night may cause sleeplessness.
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Known as 'the heart tonic'.
Increases oxygen flow to the heart muscle.
Long term use may reverse essential
hypertension.
For heart irregularities such as tachycardia and arrythmia.
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Do not use with digitalis.
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Useful in relieving nervousness, agitation, tension,
stress and anxiety.
Is a tranquilizer for the mind.
Elevates mood.
Relaxes
muscle tension due to stress, etc.
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Do not take if pregnant or breastfeeding.
Do not exceed recommended dosage as this may cause drowsiness.
Do
not use if liver problems are present. Do not use if you use medication or frequently drink alcohol.
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Treats nervous tension, ansiety, depression and melancholia.
Relaxes spasms and improves digestion.
Suitable for children's upset stomachs, gas and lowers fevers.
Eases tension headaches.
For digestive upsets in excitable children.
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None known
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Strongly protects, repairs and nourishes the liver,
stomach and intestines.
A true 'liver tonic'.
Reverses toxic liver damage, cirrhosis and hepatitis.
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May speed clearance of pharmaceutical
drugs.
Use with caution if taking digitalis or cyclosporine.
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One of the best nervous system tonics available.
Used to recuperate from a stressful experience or after an emotional breakdown.
Increases strength of body mind and
spirit. |
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Quiets the 'chattering' brain.
Calms
the mind.
Eases nervous disorders, insomnia, anxiety, hypertension.
Relieves pain and relaxes spasms.
Lowers
blood pressure.
Assists in withdrawal from addictive drugs including benzodiazepine and valium. |
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