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Sarsaparilla (Smilax
spp., dried root). Useful in simple prostate enlargement.
Increases elimination of urea and uric acid. Helpful in gout,
herpes, many types of skin problems, rheumatism and sores.
For moderate deficiencies of adrenal or gonad hormonal production.
Dose: Take 15-20 drops three times a day.
Saw
Palmetto (Serenoa
repens, dried berry). Specific for simple prostate
enlargement. For difficulty urinating, especially with benign
prostatic hypertrophy and dribbling of urine. Useful when
reproductive glands are tender from excessive sexual activity.
Dose: Take 20-30 drops up to four times
a day for an unlimited period of time. It may take up
to six weeks for effects to kick in. 
Schisandra (Schisandra
chinensis [Wu wei zi], dried berry). Increases overall
resistance. Helps fight stress, fatigue, tiredness, exhaustion
and depression. Helps in allergic skin disorders. Considered
nearly as good a general tonic as Ginseng.
Dose: Take 15-25 drops twice a day for
at least 100 days to achieve best results.
Shepherd's
Purse (Capsella bursa-pastoris, fresh
herb). For excessive uterine bleeding or bleeding hemorrhoids.
Specific for acute attacks of gout or any other conditions
in which blood uric acid is elevated.
Dose: Take 15-30 drops three times a day. For acute gout attack, take
30 drops every two hours for a day or two.
Contraindications: Not in pregnancy.
Side effects: Large
doses of extract may cause heart palpitations.
Warning: If prolonged,
significant or unusual bleeding occurs, seek medical
attention. Individuals with a history of kidney stones
should use cautiously.
Shiitake (Lentinus
edodes, dried fruiting body and mycelium). Supports and
protects the immune system. Protects the heart by lowering
elevated blood pressure and reducing very low-density lipoproteins
(VLDL) and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol. It has
been shown to improve liver function, protect the liver from
injury and help produce antibodies against hepatitis B. It
is also a cancer preventative and useful in treating chronic
fatigue immuno-dysfunction syndrome (CFIDS).
Dose: Take 20-30 drops twice a day for
at least 100 days.
Siberian
Eleuthero (formerly
Ginseng, Siberian) (Eleutherococcus
senticosus, dried root and root bark). Not a true "Panax" Ginseng
as with the other Ginsengs listed here, but has very similar
actions. It works more slowly than true ginseng but it can
be taken for extended periods of time. As an adaptogen (i.e.,
a substance that produces a normalizing effect on the body),
it increases strength, endurance, and resistance to stress
or infection. Useful for those who have decreased resistance
due to stimulant, alcohol and drug use. Also helpful for
those who thrive on stress (type A personalities).
Dose: Take 20 drops three times a day.
Singer's
Saving Grace® Throat Spray (Stoneroot/Jack-in-the-pulpit
Complex). Ideal for sore throats, laryngitis, pharyngitis,
hoarseness, cough, expectoration of thick mucus and a feeling
of dryness in the throat. A blessing for singers, preachers,
teachers or anybody with a sore throat from singing, screaming,
cheering, shouting or talking loudly for a long period of
time. Also for sore throats at the beginning of a cold or
as an aftermath of a lung infection.
Ingredients: Yerba Mansa, Stoneroot,
Licorice, Jack-in-the-pulpit, Propolis, Echinacea
Angustifolia, Ginger and Osha. (Osha in Extra Strength
Original and Professional Strength only).
Flavors: Available in Extra Strength,
Honey Lemon, Cool Mint and Serious Cinnamon. New:
Alcohol Free Professional Strength (with Osha) and
Citrus & Honey.
Dose: Spray two or three times directly
into the mouth every one to four hours.
Skullcap (Scutellaria
lateriflora, fresh flowering herb). For inability to
sleep, edgy feelings, restlessness, phantom pains after amputation,
muscle twitching, neuralgia, pain from shingles, and sciatica.
Dose: Take 20-40 drops up to four times
a day.
Slippery
Elm (Ulmus rubra, dried inner bark).
Useful for gastritis, enteritis, colitis, mouth and throat
inflammation, duodenal ulcers, and diarrhea.
Dose: Take 10-30 drops up to five times
a day.
Smoke
Free® (Lobelia/Oat Seeds Complex). Ideal
herbal combination formula for those wishing to stop smoking.
Decreases withdrawal symptoms, calms the nervous system,
dilates the bronchioles and loosens mucus. It is not habit
forming and greatly assists the determined person who wishes
to stop smoking.
Ingredients: Lobelia, Oat seed, Licorice,
Osha, Passionflower, Pleurisy Root, Grindelia, Mullein
leaf, Ginger.
Dose: Take one softgel every two to three
hours or spray 1 or 2 times in your mouth when smoking
urge arises.
Contraindications: May cause nausea when
overused. Not in pregnancy. Keep
out of the reach of children.
St.
John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum, fresh
and dry flower in the bud stage). Effective for depression,
anxiety, agitation, insomnia, loss of interest, and excessive
sleeping. Used to treat retro-viral infections such as HIV
and AIDS (this last indication is still under investigation).
Dose: Take 15-40 drops three times a
day. Must be taken for at least three months to impact
depression.
Contraindications: Not
for use with antidepressants.
Side effects: May
cause increased photosensitivity (which may lead to skin
rash) in fair-skinned individuals.
Warning: May potentiate
the effects of antidepressants. Although photosensitivity
in human beings is rare, fair-skinned individuals should
avoid excessive exposure to UV irradiation (e.g. sunlight;
tanning). Do not use while taking any prescription drugs
without the advice of your primary care practitioner.
Stinging Nettle (fresh) (Urtica
dioica, fresh
herb). Specific for hay fever and allergic rhinitis. Also
for vaginitis, rheumatoid arthritis, stomatitis, eczema,
diarrhea, hemorrhoids, asthma and gout. Tones up the mucous
membranes especially where excessive mucus and inflammation
are present. An alkalizing diuretic.
Dose: For acute hay fever, 20 drops every
half to one hour until relief is experienced, then take
20 drops four times a day. In other cases, 15-20 drops three
times a day.
Stomach
Tonic™ (Chamomile/Catnip Complex). Offers
immediate relief for bloating, gas cramps, pain after eating,
stomach acidity, and helps to soothe pain of stomach ulcers.
Sweetens the breath and dispels nausea and vomiting. For
ulcerated stomach, take Stomach Tonic™ to ease pain
and symptoms between meals and during the night. Use Digestonic™ before
meals to tone and regulate the flow of stomach digestive
juices.
Ingredients: Chamomile
flower, Catnip flowering top, Fennel seed, Lavender flower,
Star Anise seed, Cardamom
seed, Gentian
root, Angelica root, Prickly Ash bark.
Suggested use: For
adults, take 5-15 drops in a little water three times a
day, after meals or before bedtime. For babies,
give 1-2 drops, diluted in a liquid, up to three times a
day, after meals or before bedtime.
Contraindications: Not
in pregnancy. Note: Safe for babies two months and older.
Stone
Root (Stone Root canadensis, Autumn-gathered
fresh root). Useful for throat irritation from intensive
talking, singing or shouting, as in pharyngitis and laryngitis.
Also, for hemorrhoids and varicosities due to poor venous
blood circulation with a sense of constriction, rectal pain
and bladder irritation with painful urination.
Dose: Take 30-40 drops up to four times a day.
For irritation of throat, dilute, then gargle and swallow.
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