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Used Herbs

Blackberry Leaves (Rubi Fruticosi Folium)
Parts used: Leaves
Uses: Astringent, Tonic, Diuretic.
Leaves may be used as a gargle, they also have been accredited with antidiabetic activity.

Burdock (Bardanae radix)
Parts used: Roots
Uses: An antioxidant. Aids elimination of excess fluid, uric acid, and toxins. Has antibacterial and antifungal properties. Purifies the blood, restores liver and gallbladder function, and stimulates the digestive and immune systems. Helps skin disorders such as boils and carbuncles, and relieves gout and menopausal symptoms. Burdock root used as a hair rinse promotes scalp and hair health.
Caution: Interferes with iron absorption when taken internally.

Dandalion (Taraxaci Radix)
Parts used: Roots, Stems
Uses: Acts as a diuretic. Cleanses the blood and liver, and increases bile production. Reduces serum cholesterol and uric acid levels. Improves functioning of the kidneys, pancreas, spleen, and stomach. Relieves menopausal symptoms. Useful for abscesses, anemia, boils, cirrhosis of the liver, constipation, fluid retention, hepatitis, jaundice, and rheumatism. Watery extract shows antitumour activity caused by present polysacharides.
Caution: Should not be combined with prescription diuretics. Not recommended for people with gallstones or biliary tract obstruction.

Fennel Fruit (Foeniculi Fructus)
Parts used: Fruits
Uses: Used as an appetite suppressant. Promotes the functioning of the kidneys, liver, and spleen, and also clears the lungs. Relieves abdominal pain, colon disorders, gas, and gastrointestinal tract spasms. Useful for acid stomach. It is possible to use as an eyewash.
Good after chemotherapy and/or radiation treatment for cancer.

Goats Root (Galegae Herba)
Parts used: Roots
Uses: Hypoglycaemic, Diuretic, Galactogogue. Supportive antidiabetic action.

Kidney Bean Pods without seeds (Phaseoli Fructus Sine Semine)
Parts used: Fruits without seeds
Uses: Mild diuretic. Chromium salts present in the drug may cause the antidiabetic effect.
Supportive treatment for inability to urinate.

Knotgrass Herb (Polygoni Avicularis Herba)
Parts used: Stems
Uses: Astringent, diuretic, weak hypoglycemic. Flavonoids together with soluble silicate acid and tannins act as diuretic - it results in increasing not only urine production, but also waste of non-desired metabolites. Tannins accelerate mucous membranes healing and lowering capillary permeability. Mild reduction of blood sugar concentration.

Licorice Root (Liquiritiae Radix)
Parts used: Roots.
Uses: For ulcers, corigent
Caution: Should not be used during pregnancy, glaucoma, heart disease, high blood pressure, severe menstrual problems, or a history of stroke.

Sage Leaves (Salviae Folium)
Parts used: Leaves, Stems
Uses: Stimulates the central nervous system and digestive tract, and has estrogenic effects on the body. Reduces sweating and salivation. Good for hot flashes and other symptoms of estrogen deficiency, whether in menopause or following hysterectomy. Beneficial for disorders affecting the mouth and throat, such as tonsillitis. In tea form, can be used as a hair rinse to promote shine (especially for dark hair) and hair growth.
Caution: Interferes with the absorption of iron and other minerals when taken internally, and decreases milk supply in nursing mothers. Should not be taken during pregnancy.

Yarrow Herb (Millefolii Herba)
Parts used: Stems
Uses: Cholagogic, carminative, spasmolytic, diuretic and urinary antiseptic, hypotensive, diaphoretic, antipyretic. Stimulates gastric secretion. Of use in hypertension and coronary thrombosis, dysentery and diarrhoea. Fresh leaf alleviates toothache. Regulates menstrual periods.