| Dandelion (root) | | | | on the plains of the United States and |
| | | | Canada, but they are now being cultivated in |
| Taraxacum offcinale Dandelion is a common | | | | Europe and parts of Asia, as well as in |
| meadow herb of the Asteraceae or sunflower | | | | North America. They are taken orally to |
| family that has general detoxifying | | | | enhance immune system response and to lessen |
| qualities, making it effective in the | | | | the duration and symptoms of colds and flu. |
| treatment of skin blemishes. This common yard | | | | When applied to the skin, they can relieve |
| plant contains much that is beneficial to | | | | conditions such as eczema, insect bites, |
| our bodies: bitter compounds, choline, | | | | and psoriasis. Purple Coneflower can also |
| inulin, minerals such as calcium, sodium, | | | | inhibit bacteria and the formation of pus. |
| silicic acid, sulfur, and a high | | | | |
| concentration of potassium and in the fresh | | | | Red Clover (blossom) |
| leaves. In skin care and cosmetics, it | | | | |
| helps clear up acne, eczema, and other skin | | | | Trifolium Pratense |
| eruptions. | | | | |
| | | | Traditionally used to expel toxins from the |
| Burdock (root) | | | | bloodstream, red clover is prized for being |
| | | | an effective treatment of skin problems |
| Arctium lappa Burdock is a thistled | | | | because of its high dosage of vitamin |
| plant native to the Northern USA, Europe and | | | | B-complex. In folk medicine, fresh red |
| Asia. The roots and leaves of this plant | | | | clover flowers have been chopped or mashed |
| have been used for centuries as a remedy | | | | and applied directly to skin inflammations |
| against skin cancer, acne, eczema, and other | | | | such as insect bites. More recently, creams, |
| skin ailments and diseases. It is mildly | | | | lotions, or ointments containing red clover |
| antibiotic and can help restore smoothness to | | | | extract have been under observation for |
| the skin. | | | | treating psoriasis and other skin conditions. |
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| Yellow Dock (root) | | | | Licorice (root) |
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| Rumex crispus Yellow dock, a general | | | | Glycyrrhiza glaba |
| systemic toner, when combined with | | | | |
| sarsaparilla, provides a treatment for | | | | The ingestion of licorice in the proper |
| chronic skin disorders. Its active | | | | quantities reduces inflammation and redness |
| ingredients such as the astringent tannis | | | | of the skin. It has also been used in |
| and the antimicrobial properties of the | | | | poultices for treatment of dermatitis and |
| purgative anthraquinones combine to make | | | | skin infections. Licorice is used in |
| decoctions of the plant useful in treating | | | | combination with other cleansing and |
| skin diseases such as psoriasis and eczema, | | | | healing herbs as an emollient also used a |
| as well as skin rashes. | | | | cosmetic skin lightener. |
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| Sarsaparilla (root) | | | | Atlantic Kelp (powder) |
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| Smiilax offcinalls Sarsaparilla is a | | | | Ascophyllum nodosum |
| perennial trailing vine with prickly stems | | | | |
| indigenous to tropical America and the West | | | | Atlantic Kelp is rich in compounds that have |
| Indies. Generally classified as a blood | | | | specific use in the cosmetic industry, such |
| purifier, sarsaparilla is combined with | | | | as polygalactosides, fucose polymers and |
| yellow dock to correct chronic skin | | | | ursolic acid. These compounds contain |
| ailments, especially psoriasis. Individuals | | | | abundant non-essential and essential amino |
| suffering from psoriasis have been found to | | | | acids such as proline, glycine and lycine -- |
| have high levels of endotoxins (cell wall | | | | all of which are also found in the elastic |
| fragments of normal gut bacteria) circulating | | | | fibers of the skin -- and maintain and |
| in the bloodstream. Sarsaponin, one of | | | | improve skin elasticity by improving |
| sarsaparilla's main steroids was found to | | | | hydration. This unique seaweed grows |
| bind to these endotoxins and remove them, | | | | exclusively on the North Atlantic coast of |
| thus relieving the afflicted person from | | | | North America and Europe and is highly |
| psoriasis. Other health conditions associated | | | | valued as a detoxifier and blood purifier. |
| with high endotoxin levels include eczema, | | | | Its anti-inflammatory properties also |
| arthritis, and ulcerative colitis, and can be | | | | benefit blemishes of the skin. |
| alleviated also with the use of | | | | |
| sarsaparilla. | | | | Cayenne (40 HU) |
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| Purple Coneflower (powder) | | | | Capsicum Fructescens The hot and spicy |
| | | | taste of cayenne pepper is primarily due to |
| Echinacea Purpurea | | | | an ingredient known as capsaicin which when |
| | | | applied topically to the skin can relieve |
| Echinacea acts as a stimulant to the immune | | | | pain and itching by acting on sensory nerves. |
| system by increasing the production of | | | | This same dulling property can reduce |
| specific types of white blood cells and | | | | itching and inflammation associated with |
| strengthening human cell walls so bacteria | | | | psoriasis. Cayenne functions as a carrier |
| and viruses have a harder time getting into | | | | agent that can stimulate and assist the |
| cells. Using this herb can protect one | | | | movement of the other ingredients to the |
| against inflammatory conditions of the | | | | sebaceous glands and pores of the skin. |
| skin. These wildflowers originally grew wild | | | | |