Description
Properties
• Tonic – Improves the functions of the body
• Diuretic – Increases flow of urine through stimulation of the kidneys
• Astringent – Produces tissue contraction
• Prevents Hemorrhaging
• Anti-allergenic
• Pectoral – Relieves chest problems
• Styptic – Contracts the blood vessels to stop bleeding & haemorrhaging
• Rubefacient – Makes the skin red & stimulates blood circulation
Uses
• Helps with asthma & bronchitis
• Packed with minerals & vitamins – Health booster
• Useful in coughs & TB
• Cleansing & detoxifying – Excellent blood purifier & hair tonic
• It strengthens & supports the whole body
• Useful in rheumatism & arthritis, gout
• Useful remedy for itchy skin conditions & insect bites – Specific in childhood eczema
• Good wash for burns & wounds
• Increases production of urine, helps poor kidney function & relieves fluid retention – Useful for urinary problems, bladder & urinary infections
• Helps to heal the liver in jaundice
• Aids in infertility
• Used to treat enlarged prostate
• Beneficial in treating hay fever, asthma & allergic rhinitis
• Slows down or stops bleeding from wounds & nose bleeds, or wherever there is haemorrhaging in the body (for example in uterine haemorrhage)
• Helpful for heavy menstrual bleeding
• Helpful in treating anaemia
• Rich in iron & vitamin C & Silica
• Increases flow of milk during nursing
• Dissolves bronchial catarrh
• Rinse for dandruff, stimulates hair growth
• Reduces enlarged & inflamed prostates
Combinations
• For treatment of eczema – Burdock