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Weleda Rosemary Hair Oil, 1.7 Ounce $9.90 Natural conditioner and treatment for the hair and scalpWe formulated this deep conditioning oil with clover blossoms and burdock root for dry or frizzy hair. Use it as a re-conditioning pack for split ends, or apply it sparingly after washing….

John Masters Organics – Lavender Rosemary Shampoo for normal hair $13.75 Made of pure coconut soap with herbal infusions of periwinkle, sage leaves, chamomile flowers and other natural ingredients, such as willow bark and burdock root, this aromatic shampoo contains no sodium lauryl sulfate or synthetic artificial color. Helps the hair to resist the stress of pollution, coloring and styling. Safe for color-treated hair….

Nature’s Way – Burdock Root, 540 mg, 100 capsules $1.68 Burdock root is a traditional herbal commonly used in combination with Red Clover, Yellow Dock and Dandelion….

Yogi Skin DeTox, Herbal Tea Supplement, 16-Count Tea Bags (Pack of 6) $17.88 Yogi 6X 16 Bag Organic Herbal Skin Detox Tea : (Note: This Product Description Is Informational Only. Always Check The Actual Product Label In Your Possession For The Most Accurate Ingredient Information Before Use. For Any Health Or Dietary Related Matter Always Consult Your Doctor Before Use.)…

Frontier Burdock Root C/s Certified Organic, 16 Ounce Bag $12.83 Burdock is nature’s purification tonic. The young, fresh taproots are popular in Japan as a sweet, crunchy nutritious vegetable called gobo. Burdock is well-known for its ability to cleanse the body and is also used in topical skin preparations such as salves, compresses and ointments. Botanical name: Arctium lappa L….

Flora Pumpkin Oil Certified Organic 8.5-Ounce Glass $11.59 Pumpkin Oil 8.5 oz Liquid Product Description:Not all pumpkin seeds are suitable for oil pressing. The species predominantly used for Flora Pumpkin Seed Oil are cucurbita stilbo and cucurbita maxima, both of which are grown in pesticide-free areas of Austria and Hungary. Pumpkin seeds produce a dark green, excellent- tasting oil. The unique Flora method of cold pressing retains the original rich…

Burdock Root powder 1oz 1618 gold $5.74 Most frequently viewed as little more than a common weed, Burdock is most recognized for their clinging burs that will stick to the fur and clothing of passing animals and people. Indeed, these little burs are so sticky that they were reportedly the inspiration for the creation of Velcro. However, the root is popular among herbalists in a variety of cultures. It is even cultivated in Japan where i…

Burdock Root powder 2oz $4.45 Most frequently viewed as little more than a common weed, Burdock is most recognized for their clinging burs that will stick to the fur and clothing of passing animals and people. Indeed, these little burs are so sticky that they were reportedly the inspiration for the creation of Velcro. However, the root is popular among herbalists in a variety of cultures. It is even cultivated in Japan where i…

Healing Wise (Wise Woman Herbal Series) $8.00 Superb herbal in the feminine-intuitive mode. Complete instructions for using common plants for food, beauty, medicine, and longevity. Introduction by Jean Houston Healing Wise sets forth the foundations of the Wise Woman Tradition, contrasting them with the Heroic and Scientific views of healing. Weeds draw us into ancient wisdom in a clear and refreshing way, says herbalist Rosemary Gladstar. I …

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When spring comes it is time for a liver cleanse. This is a good time to rejuvenate the liver for the coming year of work. One good way to cleanse the liver is to use herbal teas. They are easy to use and they provide a powerful punch to reawaken the liver.

Here is a herbal formulation for the liver provided by Brigitte Mars (herbalist in Colorado) called “Puri-Tea” which consist of:

* Peppermint, red clover, fennel, licorice

* cleavers, dandelion, oregon grape root, burdock root

* butternut bark, chickweed, parsley root, nettles.

Another liver herbal tea is:

* Fennel Seed (1 part), Fenugreek (1 part)

* Flax Seed (1 part), Licorice Root (1/4 part)

* Burdock (1/4 part), Peppermint (1 part).

Here’s another herbal combination that is good for detoxifying and cleansing the liver:

* Yellow Dock root, Dandelion root, Licorice root

* Red sage, Sarsaparilla, Hyssop

* Pau de Arco, Milk Thistle Seed, Parsley leaf.

Here’s something else you can do for you liver. Buy an extract of Milk Thistle Seed. Then when you make the liver tea’s list here, add 2-3 full droppers of the Milk Thistle Seed extract to the tea.

Here are the effects of some of the herbs listed above.

* fennel seed – white cell formation, acid/alkaline balancing

* peppermint – body cleanser and toner

* red clover – blood purifier

* licorice – adrenal stimulation

* cleavers – anti-infection

* dandelion – cleansing and strengthening

* oregon grape root – cleansing, building

* burdock root – purifying

* nettles – rich in minerals

* chickweed –

* fenugreek – helps to eliminate toxins and mucus

* yellow dock root – cleansing, white cell formation

* pau de arco – cleansing, white cell formation

* milk thistle seed – cleansing, building

You can make these teas yourself or look for a ready made one at a health food store. What I do is buy a 1/2 or 1 oz of each herb. Then I mix one full tablespoon of each herb into a mason jar. Shake it up and its ready to go.

Preparing the tea

Boil 1 1/4 cup of distilled water in a glass container. Add 1 heaping tablespoon of herbal mixture. Let tea sit for 10-15 minutes. Strain and drink when it cools down a little.

Drink one cup of tea before breakfast and one before dinner for about 1-2 months.

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Traditional Chinese Herbs to Treat Acne

If you are like me, you will avoid taking any medications when it comes to your health. Many of us believe that medications are poison for your body and natural remedies are a better choice, especially in the treatment of acne. Accutane is particularly frightening because of all of the side effects. Natural remedies for the treatment of acne will have very few side effects if any.

The Chinese believe in having a healthy mind body and soul. They are, after all the ones who came up with acupuncture. They are known for coming up with alternatives for health treatments.

To treat acne, they have found that herbal remedies have been effective as treatment for acne. Herbs such as neem (antelaea azadirachta), chaste tree berry (fructus viticus agni-casti), honeysuckle, yellow dock (radix rumicis), Burdock Root Seed (fructus artcii), Dandelion Root (radix taraxaci), Chamomile (flos anthemis seu matricariae), Sarsaparilla, Milk Thistle and Burdock Root Seed, may be beneficial for the health of your skin. Lets break down these herbs to see how they could be beneficial in treating acne:

Neem is used as an anti-inflammatory. As you are probably aware, acne is an inflammatory disease. Doctors usually prescribe topical creams to treat inflammation. Neem is a tree and the oil from the tree is what is used to treat acne. There are also many other non-acne related health benefits to neem.

Chaste Tree Berry stimulates pituitary function. Pituitary glands aid in the production of oil. Too much oil production causes acne.

Honeysuckle helps the body to detoxify by causing more perspiration.

Yellow Dock purifies the blood and detoxifies the liver. A healthy blood flow is important for overall health, but also for the skin. The liver is how your body gets rid of toxins so a healthy liver is vital in keeping your skin healthy as too many toxins in you body will cause acne.

Burdock Root Seed is a blood cleanser, detoxifier and anti-inflammatory. It is used topically to treat not only acne, but cold sores and eczema as well.

Dandelion Root is a blood cleanser and stimulant for your liver.

Chamomile relieves inflammation internally and helps in cellular regeneration. Chamomile is a flower that can be found most commonly in teas. It can also be used externally.

Sarsaparilla is a detoxifier that is used as a diuretic and diaphoretic. It will cause you to urinate frequently and sweat more.

Milk Thistle is an anti-inflammatory that will detoxify your liver and regenerate it.

There are many more herbs that can be used in the treatment of acne. Don’t just go out and buy a bunch of them. They need to be used with care and using all of them will not cause your acne to go away. You need to do some careful research on herbs as well as determine the type of acne you have to find the best treatment. There has to be a balance in herbs used. You could even talk to a certified Chinese doctor. The good news is that there are capsules available that contain all of these herbs called Derma Cleanse Capsules.

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Does Burdock Root kill cancer in Cats?

I don’t know about Burdock Root (it is a very good healer though) Search for Blood Root on the net (the herb and how to use it). I used that to treat cancer in my dog. The cancer lumps on his throat went away in a month or so. Be careful, it’s strong. If you use it in his food be sure to use a good smelling wet food. Blood Root smells like Cayanne pepper. Good luck.

Arrival of March sets thoughts of chefs turning to spring menus
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