Herbs: benefits and disadvantages

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Herbs: benefits and disadvantages


Certain herbs enhance the action of medication, While others cannot be used at the same time. Even herbs can have unpleasant side effects. Therefore always start with the lowest dose for the first week. Never exceed the prescribed dose. It is important to know the tips for each supplement.


Not recommend for people using blood thinners and / or anticoagulants.Not for young boys.

Benefits:Is prostate-friendly.Helps shrink the lining of the prostate which facilitates urination.Contains zinc which is essential fordelaying abnormal prostate conditions.Favorable for proper blood circulation.Contributes to emotional calm.


Not recommend for people using blood thinners and / or anticoagulants.

• Benefits:• Beneficial for improved blood circulation and blood

flow, also to the brain.• Plays an important role in the following:• Poor memory.• Poor ability to concentrate.• Stimulates sluggish lymphatic system - cellulite.• Removal of toxins and wastes.• Helps restore water balance - water retention.• Helps to promote well-being of the thyroid, liver and

kidneys.


Benefits:• Reduce symptoms of colds and flu.• Speeds up recovery process and protects against infections.• Accelerates wound healing.• Growth and repair of body tissue.• Renews and restores collagen layer and increases elastin.• Improves elasticity of skin and reduces wrinkles.• Ensures healthy bones and teeth.• Provides protection against complications of diabetes.• Vitamin C deficiency leads to cataract formation.• 2 x capsules a day (1000mg) help prevent cataract formation.

Hemochromatosis means too much iron builds up in the body.Avoid foods rich in iron.

Blood transfusions may help.Do not use .


Not recommended for people using antidepressants.Causes sun sensitivity.Use

Benefits:St John’s Wort in• Improves the functioning of the hormonal system.• Helps relieve tension, anxiety and nervousness.• May help to favorably affect serotonin levels in the brain,• Which makes one “feel good”.• Contributes to emotional calm


Do not use during pregnancy.

• Benefits:• Plant extracts in have a beneficial effect on the female body:

• Favorable for hormone harmony.• Menstrual well-being.• Female complaints.• Mood swings and tension.• Irregularities.• Can be used by women of all ages


• According to Stellenbosch University, cancer bush should not be recommended for HIV / Aids patients.

• Not recommended during chemo treatment.• Not for people suffering from an autoimmune disease• Not recommended during pregnancy. Safety risk

Benefits:

Powerful immune booster and therefore suitable to use after chemotherapy to regain body strength and rebuild the immune system.Has a beneficial effect on the quality of life of patients with wasting diseases such as: • Tuberculosis • Bulimia • Anorexia • Cancer


Echinacea in :• May interfere with chemotherapeutic medication. • Not for people suffering from an autoimmune disease. • Do not use during pregnancy. Safety risk

Benefits:• Strengthens the natural immune system.• Worldwide the # 1 herb for colds, flu and

upper respiratory tract viral diseases for which antibiotics are not prescribed:

• Reduces symptoms of the disease.• Shortens the duration of the disease.• Improves stamina and chronic fatigue.• Powerful immune booster.


Do not recommend products that contain bitters for pregnant women

and breastfeeding mothers.

and contain bitters.


Benefits (previous slides)

• It has been scientifically proven that the bitter part of the aloe contains 5 antiseptic properties, 3 anti-

inflammatory properties and one antibiotic property.

• The antiviral properties: viruses such as warts, chickenpox, shingles, fever blisters.

• The antimicrobial properties: purulent pimples, wounds / sores.

• Insect bites like spider bites.

• Stimulates appetite: digestive juices start secreting.

• Digestion: antibacterial action.

• Fungi: fingernails and toenails.

• Animals: internal and external parasites.

• Aphids: suffocate aphids.

• Powerful colon cleanser.

It has been clinically proven that the use of anthranoid laxatives (such as Aloe ferox bitters), even in the long run, do not

cause cancer. (Department of Medicine, University or Erlanger, Germany; magazine: Gut, Mei 2000, v 46 (5), p 651 – 655

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