Blood Purifier

Herb-Of-The-Week - Blood Purifier


An interesting herb chosen for this week is BURDOCK ROOT (Arctium
lappa). Burdock is a blood purifier for chronic infection, arthritis,
rheumatism, skin diseases, including psoriasis and sciatica. It helps
clear the kidneys of wastes and uric acid by increasing the flow of
urine. Good for detoxifying and purifying the blood of alcohol and
other toxins. Restores liver and gallbladder functions. A word of
caution; it interferes with iron absorption.


After reading this one should be getting the idea that in many cases
skin diseases such as acne, eczema or psoriasis are merely SYMPTOMS of
some toxemia going on in the body, specific in the blood stream. We
know that we get rid of a lot of toxins via our restroom business, but
a lot of toxins are exhaled out of the body (hence a breathalyzer to
detect alcohol intoxication) but also a lot of waste is expelled
through the skin. When an extraordinary amount is expelled through the
skin instead of normal channels, then we may exhibit skin problems.


Detoxifying happens in varying degrees. To properly detoxify the
urinary system we have to detoxify the blood stream as well. The same
for ANY detoxification program of any bodily system. The blood is
carrying all the toxins to and from the liver and the kidneys etc.


As with most herbs, it works really well when combined with similiar
or complimentary herbs
If combined with Yellow Dock, they both act as a blood cleanser and
can really help to clear up bad skin which is a direct result of toxic
blood. Again, skin medications may be helping the SYMPTOMS of the
problem, but maybe not the root of the problem.


"....Burdock Root is your all around blood purifier, its action being
simple, yet profound. It produces gradual beneficial changes within
the body by improving general nutrition and by gradually altering the
health of the blood. It is both a diuretic (increases the secretion
and flow of urine) and a diaphoretic (induces perspiration). Burdock
has also been shown to
enhance liver and bile functions. Bacteriostatic principles have been
isolated from Burdock root, and it has been found to inhibit tumor
growth. Documented effects include treatment of scurvy, venereal
eruptions, leprosy, and other cankerous skin conditions...."


Because of it's blood cleansing properties, burdock is said to help
with gum disease.

Burdock is one of the principle ingredients in Essiac Tea (4 herb tea)
used to treat cancer and has been DOCUMENTED to force cancer into
regression.

Just an FYI, Essiac is a tea named after the Canadian nurse who
invented it. It is her name spelled backwards; Nurse Caisse. The 4
ingredients are burdock root, turkey rhubarb root (Indian rhubarb),
sheep sorrel, and slippery elm bark. You can look up (do a search) on
Essiac Tea and I think you will be amazed at what you find, whether
you believe it or not!


Until next time remember .... most illness (upwards of 80% according
to experts) can be attributed to FOUR important factors that can
weaken your immune system and your ability to fight off disease:


1. Anxiety, depression, anger, guilt and other STRESS factors
2. Improper and/or inadequate NUTRITION habits
3. A sedimentary lifestyle that does not include enough EXERCISE
4. Not enough rest and quality SLEEP time


The United States Surgeon General warned Americans in a landmark 1988
report on Nutrition and Health that "diet related diseases account for
68% of U.S. deaths"

Remember, we ALWAYS recommend that you ALWAYS consult a professional
herbalist, naturopathologist or physician. We are just passing along
what we hope to be useful information.

Beginner's Guide To Herbs - A good place to start researching the
alternative and natural solutions currently being studied, researched
and used by a lot of people these days.