David L. Hoffmann BSc Hons MNIMHChionanthus virginicus Part Used: The root bark. Constituents: Phyllyrin, a lignin glycoside, Chionanthin. Actions: Hepatic, cholagogue, alterative, diuretic, tonic, antemetic, laxative. Indications: This valuable herb may be safely used in all...
Galega officinalis Papilionaceae Names: French Lilac. Habitat: Grows wild in Europe, naturalized in Britain. Collection: The stalks with the leaves and flowers are gathered at the time of flowering, which is between July and August. Dry in the shade...
What Doctors Don't Tell YouWhen James Marshall in Inverness placed a newspaper ad for diabetics who were suffering terrible side effects since switching from animal to human insulin, six of the 30 people who wrote had devel ...
It may be worth discussing lowering your insulin requirements with your practitioner as there is evidence that some diabetics are taking too much insulin. .. ...
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