A bitter cholagogue that strengthens and cleanses the liver. Supports healthy skin. Anti-inflammatory & diuretic. Calms the immune system.
Clear and dry, manjista is the quintessential blood purifier. It is cooler than turmeric, and blood thinning.
Nourishing reproductive tonic & cooling, decongesting diuretic. Calms the nerves & reduces pain.
Anti-inflammatory & antimicrobial for urogenital tract, astringent, oxytocic.
Anti-oxidant, remineralizing, soothing traditional remedy for renal calculi and renal pain. Possible efficacy against bladder cancer. Caution: May produce bright red urine. Tea not palatable; use tincture.
Cool, bitter, dry, astringent, anti-inflammatory, decongestant, circulatory stimulant, and diuretic. Relaxes ureter smooth muscle by reducing congestion and inflammation, and facilitates passage of renal calculi.
A mineral rich, nourishing diuretic, vulnerary, and connective tissue tonic. Hypoallergenic.
Cold, bitter, anti-microbial, demulcent, cholagogue helpful for dysuria, burning sensations and passing urinary calculi. like Dandelion Root but stronger lithagogue.
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