David L. Hoffmann BSc Hons MNIMHAstragalus membranaceus Leguminosae Names: Milk-vetch root, huang qi Part Used: Root. Constituents: Glycosides, Polysaccharides, choline, betaine, rumatakenin, [[beta]]-sitosterol Actions: Immunomodulator Indications: Used since ancient times in...
What Doctors Don't Tell YouIf you have cancer and opt to follow conventional treatments, there are many alternative therapies which can alleviate the worst effects of chemotherapy or radiotherapy and also help your body to ...
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Most of us believe there are only four seasons, but there is a fifth one that runs from November to February - the colds/flu season. Chances are, at some point in your life - and, for some people, once a year
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Janet Zand LAc OMDHayfever is an allergic disorder characterized by nasal discharge, sneezing, itching and difficulty breathing through the nose. The primary part of the body affected by the allergic reaction is the membrane lining of the nasal passages, which...
Used since ancient times in Traditional Chinese Medicine, it has become an important remedy in the west since its effects upon the immune system came to light. As the power of immunological research is focused on medicinal herbs a whole new array of...
