Condurango (Gonolobus condurango) – Native to the Amazon Rainforest, Condurango has been used by native healers as a bitter, treating a variety of stomach and digestive disorders. Other traditional uses include stimulating appetite, relaxing the nerves of the stomach to settle indigestion associated with nervous ten- sion and anxiety, and assisting with gastric ulcers. Elderberry (Sambucus nigra) – Its most popular traditional use has been for colds and infuenza due to its antiviral properties. In David Hoffman’s book Medical Herbalism, he states that, “The herb appears to strengthen cell membranes to prevent virus penetration, possibly inhibiting the viral enzymes that weaken the membrane.” Licorice Root (Glycyrrhiza glabra) – Traditionally used by Eclectic physicians to reduce infammation of mucous membranes of the digestive, urinary and respiratory tracts. It was also used for chronic gastritis, peptic ulcers and adrenocortical insuffciency. Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) – Traditional Western and Ayurvedic uses include gastritis, gastrointestinal infamma- tion, dyspepsia, colic, fatulence and as an appetite stimulant. Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) – Has been used in traditional West- ern herbal medicine as a stomach and intestinal remedy to assist with fatulence relief and colic while stimulating appetite and di- gestion. Other traditional uses include Irritable Bowel Syndrome, chronic digestive problems and chronic, nonspecifc colitis. Slippery Elm (Ulmus rubra) – First used by American Indians who observed that when the inner bark gets wet, a gummy mucilagi- nous substance surrounding its fbers swells, making a soothing substance. For this reason it has been used by herbalists to treat infamed mucous membranes lining the digestive tract in condi- tions such as gastritis, duodenal ulcers, colitis, hemorrhoids and dysentery. Elecampane (Inula helenium) – Has been used traditionally as a stimulant, relaxant and tonic to the mucous membranes, and as a warming, strengthening, cleansing and toning agent to the gastric and pulmonary membranes. Senna (Cassia acutifolia) – Herbalists have used Senna tradition- ally to assist with bowel elimination and parasites in the bowel. Among traditional healers it has a reputation for its astringent and toning affect on the digestive system and to cleanse the elimination system. Gentian (Gentiana lutea) – Has been used since ancient Ro- man times as a bitter tonic to strengthen and aid digestion. Herbalists have also used this botanical in traditional practice to stimulate the pancreas, assist with liver malfunction, to activate bile production and to slowly cleanse the colon from hardened, morbid matter. Cayenne (Capsicum annuum) – The name “Capsicum” comes from the Greek word meaning “to bite”; it is described as the plant that bites back. Known for its stimulating properties, Cay- enne has been used extensively by herbalists as a catalyst in many herbal formulas. Cayenne’s traditional uses range from stimulating the fow of digestive secretions and peristalsis to work in healing an ulcerated stomach, stimulating circulation in all areas of the body and perhaps thinning mucus, allowing the body to expel toxins more easily. This product is gluten-free.
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