Herbal Health is not a new concept. Herbs are medicine that are derived from roots, bulbs, barks, leafs or flowers of a plant. For over a thousand years,mative people of every continent utilized their local plants for every disease or injury they encountered. Native Americans gave settlers herbs such as Sarsaparilla, black cohosh, capsicum, goldenseal, and echinacea. Although herbal compounds may have unfamiliar or unscientific sounding names, be assured herbs are backed by thousands of years of use and still today. Although herbs work slower than drugs, herbs have the ability to target and and treat the root causes of disease rather than masking symptoms.
BioVitt.com has organized the Herbal Health section into two main parts. The first part list Herbs based on Herbal combinations which list herbs for body systems. The second part is an alphaberically list of herbs. All herbs from biovitt.com are Pure, Organic and in the desired potency.
The Following herbs have compounds that can be toxic to children, initiate vomiting, prompt unwanted hormonal responses, or are just too stimulating: Aconite, Aloe Juice, Belladonna, Blessed Thistle, Blue Cohosh, Black Cohosh, Cayenne Pepper, Chaparral, aacomfey, Damiana, Dong Quai, Ephedra,Foxglove, Green Tea, Hawthorn, Ginseng, Licorice, Lobelia, Mistletoe, Nettles, Peppermint or mint based herbs, Turmeric, White Willow Bark, Wild Yam, Yohimbe.
-Goldenseal and Echinacea should mot be used for longer than one to two weeks; use only in child-appropriaet doses. If given in excess amounts, the vilatile oils found in mint-based teas can cause liver damage in small children and infants.
Valerian- Contributes superb natural sedative actions
Chamomile- Eases anxiety
Scullcap- Inhibits muscle spasms & cramping
Black Cohosh- Quiets irritable nerves
Marshmallow- plays a supporting protective role by soothing and quieting the gastrointestinal tract
Mullein- Pain reliever to treat respiratory infections. Used to help people sleep suffering from coughs, cramps or other spasms. The Gastro-Intestinal System Disorders Targeted: Indigestion, ulcers, flatulence, colitis, colic, heartburn, irritable bowel syndrom, nausea, bloating
Myrrh- Normalizes mucous membrane secretions in the stomach anf protects against gastric ulcers
Saw Palmletto- Helps restore normal appetite & enhances nutrient assimilation while stimulating endocrine function
Peppermint- Relaxes the lower sphincter muscles of the esophagus easing heartburn and gas while strengthening and toning the stomach
Capsicum- Stimulates digestion and helps to heal ulceration while expediting the effects if other herbs it combines with.
Cascara Sagrada- Gently promotes colon evacuation while providing tone to colonic muscles
Black Walnut- Assists intestinal detoxification by killing parasites and worms
Garlic- Multifacted properties kill parasites, worms, bacteria, virus, lower cholesterol, and stimulate lymphatic system to throw off waste material.
Red Clover- Efficiently clears the blood of toxins and helps the intestines to discharge nitrogenous waste.
Buckthron- Stimulates peristalsis and mucos secretion thereby facilitating the expulsion of toxic waste from the intestines.
Cascara Sagrada- Gently promotes colon evacuation while providing tone to colonic muscles Garlic- Multifacted properties kill parasites, worms, bacteria, virus, lower cholesterol, and stimulate lymphatic system to throw off waste material. Fenugreek- Absorbs bile acids and helps expel toxic waste and mucos through the channels of elimination
Yellow Dock- Boosts the liver ability to filter and purify the blood
Dandelion- Clears toxins out of the bloodstream and promotes liver function even when the liver is compromised
Cornsilk- Assist the kidneys in filtering uric acid by acting as an effective diuretic
Black Cohosh- Stimulates the liver, kidney and lymph secretions
Hathorn Berries- Feeds and strengthens heart muscles and helps to normalize heart rhythms by supporting its metabolic process.
Peppermint- Relaxes the lower sphincter muscles of the esophagus easing heartburn and gas while strengthening and toning the stomach
Capsicum- Stimulates and improves circulation, can help decrease blood pressure by lowering cholesterol and acts as an activator Valerian- Counteracts stress calming the central nervous system
Wild Cherry- Relaxes the nerves which feed the lungs,inhibiting bronchial constriction and cough
Capsicum- Facilitates better circulation, helping to open congested nasal and lung passages
Mullein- Antispasmodic action helps control cughing and hoarseness
Saw Palmletto-Helps to move out mucos through its diuretic properties.
Marshmallow- Emollient and demulcent attributes soothe sore throats and irritated mucos membranes
Fenugreek- With it's high mucilage content, it expedites toxins through the colon and helps heal irritated throat and ling tissue
Slippery Elm- Cleanse and eases inflammation
Thyme- Stimulates the immune system and helps to fight infection with it's expectorant and antibiotic properties.
Uva Ursi- Exerts an antiseptic action on inflamed urinary tract mucous membranes and stimulates kidney activity
Cranberry- Antibacterial action fights urinary tract infections
Cornsilk- Heals an inflammed bladder or prostate and inhibits build up of uric acid
Alfalfa- Fight infection and cleanse the blood
Marshmallow- Has emollient and demulcent qualities can help ease the passage of kidney stones and soothe inflammation The Female Reproductive System
Dong Quai- Helps to relieve menstrual pain while acting as a mild laxative
Red Raspberry- Tonfies and relaxes uterine muscles and helps prevent excessive menstrual flow
Damiana- Exerts a natural anti-depressive action on the nervous system and has been used to treat sexual dysfunction and infertility
Licorice- A uterine and adrenal tonic and helps to stimulate the endocrine system to function more efficiently. It has natural estrogenic properties and helps control blood sugar swings which can occur with PMS.
Sarsaparilla- Contains natural progesterone and testosterone agents which helps to adjust hormonal imbalances
Gotu Kola- Stimulatescirculation to prevent varicose veins and energizes the nervous system, helping to treat hormonally induced energy and depression slumps
Kelp- Assist thyroid function which is intrinsically linked to hormonal health
Black Cohosh- Has the remarkable ability to mimic estrogen in a mild form and can help remove excess fluid from tissues, while inhibiting menopausal hot flashes.
Saw Palmetto- Works very nicely in combiation with Dong Quai as a natural anti-inflammatory which helps to correct menstrual dysfunction
