Thursday, December 6, 2007

Dong Quai

Dong Quai


Dong quai is the very premiere female tonic and the queen of the Chinese pharmacopoeia; its place is at the top as one of the most important and well-used herbs in use for women. Dong quai consists of the large root body as well as the smaller root components. The body of the Dong quai root is said to invigorate and nourish the blood while the tail is said to move blood and the head of the root is best to nourish the blood. Still most of the components in the root, head and body are the same....

Devils Claw
Devils Claw derives its' name from the miniature grappling hooks that surround the fruit of this plant. However it is the secondary tubers that contain the active principles that have been used by herbalists. Growing in the Kalahari Desert of southern Africa, in Namibia and the Island of Madagascar the Devils Claw is used for digestive problems and the pain and inflammation of rheumatism and arthritis.

Dandelion

Dandelion
While all of us as children have blown on the dandelion puffs and watched as the parachutes of seeds took flight for far away destinations, we might not have realized we were looking at one of natures most powerful diuretics. The common dandelion is indeed a powerful herb that can be used as a detoxifier and eliminator. The common name dandelion came from the French, "dent de lion" leaves, or teeth of the lion...More Details Click

Damiana

Damiana
Universally all cultures have tried to find substances that will effect libido and would improve the love life. Damiana is reputed to be an aphrodisiac as well as a tonic stimulant and diuretic. Damiana grows as a small shrub in hot humid climates through Mexico, South America, Central America and the West Indies...

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