Mahuang is an effective decongestant and bronchodilator with marked anti-inflammatory properties. It’s also a good expectorant. As such, it is traditionally used as a treatment for asthma, bronchitis, allergies, sinusitis, and the common cold. Mahuang is also a mild diuretic and fever reducer that has proven very valuable against hypotension (low blood pressure). Of particular interest to many is this herb’s ability to suppress the appetite, stimulate metabolism, and bring about substantial weight loss. (more…)
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Licorice is highly beneficial to the entire gastrointestinal tract. It fights nausea, helps sweeten a sour stomach, cleanses the colon, supports the liver, and is the herbalist’s treatment of choice for colitis, diverticulosis, and gastritis. Licorice is a noted expectorant and anti-inflammatory that helps liquify mucus, making it valuable against colds, sore throats, bronchitis, sinus and lung congestion. It is considered helpful in cases of PMS, allergies, hypoglycemia, stress, and muscular and skeletal spasms. Licorice has even proven effective against herpes simplex when used topically. (more…)
