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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Saturday, November 24, 2007

Natural-Dog-Daily-Motion

Natural-Dog-Daily-Motion

• A hip and joint formula combined with a vitamins and minerals to provide superior support for joint and connective tissue

• Recommended for dogs of all ages, sizes, and breeds

• Available in a smoke flavored tablet

Wild Yam
is a deciduous perennial vine, climbing to a height of 20 feet with heart shaped leaves and tiny green flowers.
Wild yam is native to North and Central America and has now become naturalized in tropical, semi-tropical and temperate climates around the world. The plant is propagated from seed in spring, from sections of tubers, or by root division in spring or autumn. It thrives in sunny conditions and rich soil. The root and tuber of wild yam are harvested in autumn. Wild yam is the plant source of a steroid-like substance, diosgenin, which was the starting point for the creation of the first contraceptive pill. There is no suggestion that the plant was used as a contraceptive in the past.

Pet Dophilus powder
is a probiotic formulation of four species designed specifically for the intestinal health of your pet. Among the dominant intestinal flora of cats and dogs are the Lactobacilli rhamnosus and E. faecium, which comprise 80% of the probiotics in Pet Dophilus. Bifidobacterium Longum and B. Pseudolongum are found in the flora of cats and dogs. Pet Dophilus is in a base of Metabolin, whey protein, and Vitamin C. Metabolin provides key metabolites of propionic acid bacteria and nutritionally supports immune function and supports the action of the live lactic acid bacteria in Pet Dophilus. Whey protein is a prebiotic food for the live bacteria.