What are the advantages of using herbs to support better health? Herbs treat the root cause of disease rather than masking the symptoms. Using herbal combinations like the ones listed below can treat disorders without the side effects of pharmaceutical drugs. In addition, herbs are naturally derived compounds that chemically complement each other by balancing and strengthening.  Look for herbal combinations that include the ingredients listed in each category below. It would be ideal to keep one of each of these combinations in your herbal medicine chest. The herbal formulas offered by Nature's Sunshine are exceptional in their design.  CONGESTION: Capsicum, Fenugreek, Marshmallow, Mullein, Saw Palmetto, Slippery Elm, Thyme, Wild Cherry, Yerba Santa Disorders: allergies, colds, coughs, flu, bronchitis, pneumonia, sinus problems, sore throats, tuberculosis

FIGHT INFECTION: Goldenseal, Echinacea, Garlic, Pau 'd Arco, Myrrh, Cat's Claw, Olive Leaf, St. John's Wort 

Disorders: colds, flu, bacterial infections, viral infections, chronic fatigue, infected wounds, boils, yeast infections 

TREAT STOMACH AND INTESTINAL MALADIES:  Ginger, Aloe Vera, Peppermint, Papaya, Fennel, Capsicum, Myrrh Gum, Catni, Nopal

Disorders:  indigestion, flatulence, colitis, colic, heartburn, ulcers, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), nausea, bloating

SOOTHE INFLAMMATION: Black Cohosh, Prickly Ash, Nettle, White Willow Bark, Yarrow

Disorders:  allergic rashes and reactions, arthritis, joint pain, eczema, autoimmune disease, gout

SOOTHE URINARY SYSTEM: Cranberry, Alfalfa, Juniper Berry, Uva Ursi, Parsley, Buchu, Cornsilk, Marshmallow, Yarrow

Disorders: bladder infections, kidney stones, kidney disease, incontinence, bed wetting, edema, prostate disorders, water retention

CALMING TO THE NERVES: Valerian Root, Kava Kava, Hops, Chamomile, Skullcap, Passion Flower

Disorders:  anxiety, nervous tension, insomnia, stress, muscle cramping, pain, psychosomatic disturbances, back spasms, headaches, panic attacks, sleep disorders, hyperexciteability

BOOST CARDIOVASCULAR FUNCTION: Garlic, Ginkgo, Hawthorn Berry, Passion Flower, Peppermint, Capsicum, Horse Chestnut

Disorders: heart disease, angina, atherosclerosis, hypertension, irregular heartbeat, stress, insomnia, circulatoy insufficiency

NOTE: Aspirin is also good to include in your medicine chest because its immediate use could contribute to a better survival rate during a heart attack.

SUPPORT FOR FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM/BALANCE HORMONES: Dong Quai, Red Raspberry, Wild Yam, Cramp Bark, Licorice, Sarsaparilla, Queen of the Meadow, Gotu Kola, Squaw Vine, Kelp, Black Cohosh, Saw Palmetto

Disorders: hormonal imbalances, infertility, PMS, menstrual disorders, morning sickness, menopause, vaginal infections

DETOXIFICATION AND PURIFY THE BLOOD: Garlic, Cascara Sagrada, Parsley, Oregon Grape, Red Sage, Dandelion, Fenugreek, Yellow Dock, Quassia, Cornsilk, Black Cohosh

Disorders: colon, kidneys, liver and lymph glands

CLEANSE THE COLON: Psyllium, Cascara Sagrada, Garlic, Black Walnut, Slippery Elm, Licorice, Rhubarb, Senna, Buckthorn

Disorders: bowel congestion, constipation, Crohn's disease,  irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), gallbladder disease, hemorrhoids, liver disorders, colitis, diverticulitis, parasites, worms

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