Persimmon Leaf Malva Leaf Holy and Blessed Thistle Marshmallow Leaf Battle of the Bulge Is Your Colon Clean? Problems of Yeast in the Body (Candida) Why You should regulate your Bowels Why you should Detox your Liver? What is Autointoxification?  Why is it a problem? The Road To Better Health may Begin with a Healing Crisis Books of Interest Testimonial Video Buy this Tea click here Spring Cleanse with this Unique herbal tea blends are safe, all-natural designed to gently cleanse the digestive tract and detoxify the body Persimmon Leaf   Eating persimmon leaves inhibits weight gain and lowers lipid levels Supplementing a high-fat diet with powdered leaves taken from Native American persimmon trees can inhibit weight gain and lower both food intake and plasma lipid levels, research shows. Scientists believe that the rich fiber and phenolic content of persimmon leaves, which are commonly used to make tea in India, increases the amount of lipids removed from the body as feces. "Since the persimmon leaves have beneficial effects on hemostatsis, constipation, hypertension, apoplexy, and atherosclerosis, they have been broadly applied in food and medicine," says J Lee, from the Ottogi Research Center in Kyonngi-do, The Republic of Korea and colleagues.  To investigate if the leaves also improved metabolism and lipid levels, the team fed three groups of rats either a normal control, high-fat, or high-fat with powdered whole persimmon leaf diet, for 6 weeks. Eating the high-fat diet without persimmon leaves increased the rats' body weight by an average 114% in comparison with those fed the normal control diet. However, rats eating the persimmon leaf supplemented high-fat diet had a final body weight similar to that of the normal control group after 6 weeks. "Thus indicating that persimmon leaf supplementation suppressed the excess body weight gain that could be induced by high-fat feeding," say the authors in the journal Food and Chemical Toxicology. They added that these rats gained less weight because persimmon leaf consumption suppressed their food intake, perhaps via the hormone leptin, levels of which were higher in the leaf-supplemented group than the high-fat only group. The herbal tea blend formulated by Dr. Bill Miller contains persimmon leaves and other healing herbs which assists the body in eliminating waste, foreign matter, toxins and excess weight in a simple, yet effective, easy-to-use but low cost method.  Truly a miracle tea. Anita - Teacher Lost 80 lbs. in 10 months "Not only did this herbal tea product burn fat, it curbed my appetite and added muscle tone to my body. It also made my skin smooth on all parts of my body." Ricky - Retired Lost 265 - "This herbal tea suppressed my appetite, helped me to be more focused and alert. My concentration was increased, my glucose level stayed regulated, and it even corrected my thyroid." Sally - Real Estate Lost 60 lbs.  "Not only did this herbal tea product make me look years younger, I feel years younger, and I have more energy than ever. I would recommend this product to anyone!" "I began drinking this herbal tea product in September, 2006, and won't go a day without it now. I saw the results almost immediately, losing 52 pounds between September and December, and this was during the prime weight-gain season of the end-of-year holidays. After having tried pills, shakes, and about everything else you can think of, I am thrilled to have something that actully works and is so easy to stick to and easy to afford. I tell everone who will listen that Dr. Miller can help them."  - Dawn M "In two months of drinking this herbal tea product, I have lost 15 pounds, feel better than I have in years and no longer have the bloating and acid reflux I was having. It is an amazing product. Everyone should try it!"  - Rose   TESTIMONIAL VIDEO 4 Min, 21 MB Video Eating persimmon leaves with a high-fat diet also created a less atherogenic lipid profile by lowering plasma total cholesterol and triglyceride concentrations, while increasing the ratio of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol to total cholesterol. Finally, the researchers say the fact that rats eating persimmon leaves had a higher daily fecal weight than the high-fat only group, shows that the "combined effect of high-fiber and high-phenolic content in persimmon leaf itself could enhance the fecal excretion of neutral and acidic sterol." They conclude: "Efficacy tests of lipid-lowering action of persimmon leaf suggest that this whole persimmon leaf food would be beneficial for regulation of lipid metabolism or prevention of hyperlipidemia in an experimental animal model."    The tannins and flavonoids in Persimmon leaves have anti-hypertensive, anti-carcinogenic, and anti-mutagenic properties. The leaf also acts as a mild laxative. It is used for hemorrhoids and varicose veins. Persimmon leaf extract containing astragalin, when taken orally, acts as a natural antihistamine which helps to reduce allergic reactions. It relieves the symptoms of dermatitis, reducing inflammation and thickening of the skin. Persimmon leaves also alleviate itching. The astringent raw Persimmon fruit is used to treat constipation, gastro-intestinal irritation, dysentery, chronic diarrhea, ulceration of the bowel and stomach, catarrh of the rectum and colon, hemorrhoids, and to stop bleeding.  Persimmon leaves are a good source of important dietary antioxidants, such as vitamin A & C and flavonoids. It has been widely used as a tea in oriental countries. In particular, several tannins and flavonoids isolated from persimmon leaf were recently found to have antihypertensive, anticarcinogenic and antimutagenic actions. It is highly possible, therefore, that persimmon leaves may be developed into potential sources of natural antioxidants and therapeutic drugs.  Persimmon leaf is anti-allergic and anti-pruritic in composition; in other words, an allergy or itching preventive food.  Furthermore, research has proven the therapeutic effect of persimmon leaf extract on those suffering from dermatitis. The preventive effect of persimmon leaf extract on the dermatitis was dose-dependent and a continuous intake of persimmon leaf For Retail Price: extract significantly decreased its onset and development. There were no significant adverse reactions observed. As well, studies have shown that supplementation of persimmon leaf improves lipid profiles and suppresses body weight gain in animals that were fed high-fat diets. It is also used topically in some beauty products to help to clarify the skin and eliminate dull and dark areas.    Persimmon has been used as an alternative medicine and has been cultivated in Japan for at least 1,000 years, where it is considered the national fruit. So it only seems natural that Japanese researchers discovered that the main flavonoid in persimmon—astragalin—inhibits the release of histamine in mice suffering from atopic dermatitis. When the mice were given persimmon extract, they exhibited fewer behavioral symptoms, such as scratching and biting their skin. There was also a reduction of serum IgE, the antibodies produced in response to an allergen. Additionally, tissue samples showed there was less inflammation and thickening of the skin.   Persimmon Leaves are part of the Holy Tea's Ingredients   Buy this Tea click here British Journal of Dermatology- "Oral administration of persimmon leaf extract ameliorates skin symptoms "  The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology - " Persimmon leaf extract and astragalin inhibit development of dermatitis" Lipids Online: Eating persimmon leaves inhibits weight gain and lowers lipid levels

People have noticed these results with this blend of herbs: take inches off their belly and reduce fat everywhere (without dieting or giving up any favorite foods) feel more energy and enjoy life more restore mental clarity and improve memory diminished by too many toxins in the blood get relief from allergies and hay fever clean out pharmaceutical or recreational drug residues and heavy metals clean out nicotine and second-hand smoke deposits assist with a stop smoking program Cleanses the colon, kidneys, liver, and lungs and keep them healthy and clean improve digestion and absorption of nutrients help detoxify chemicals created by parasites, fungi, yeast, and bad bacteria in the colon and digestive tract remove parasites such as worms and flukes from the colon help remove toxins from the blood, organs, and entire digestive system restore the natural balance of 80% probiotic bacteria to 20% yeast, to improve digestion and assimilation of nutrients restore regularity and reduce auto-intoxification end constipation, hard stools, and hemorrhoids help relieve digestive ailments such as Acid Reflux (GERD), Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Crohn's Disease, Diverticulitis, Colitis clear skin conditions and body odor caused by internal toxins being excreted through sweat glands have skin which is healthy, soft, and younger-looking aid in reducing high LDL cholesterol and hypertension

Battle of the Bulge

You may have heard the expression "midriff bulge" used to describe a person with an extended or protruding abdomen. Other terms people use are "beer belly", "pot belly", and "beer gut". The medical term for this is bloat.

Having too much fat around the mid-section is not the only cause of this extension. Most likely it's a serious build-up of toxic fecal matter in the intestines and colon that is contributing to a chronic outward swelling of the person's belly.

This condition called bloating is NOT the stomach making the belly stick out, for the stomach is located ABOVE the transverse colon, beside the liver. Bloat is the COLON (large intestine) expanding due to the impacted fecal matter building up inside.

There is a reported case of an individual who had their colon removed due to cancer. The diameter of the diseased colon had stretched to 9 inches from the normal 2 to 2.5 inches, yet the orifice through which food was able to pass was smaller than a standard pencil!

It is rumored that when the beloved singer/actor Elvis Presley died, the autopsy revealed that his bloated body had about 50 pounds of impacted fecal matter in his digestive tract! The same situation is said to have occurred with the famous Hollywood actor, John Wayne, who had even more pounds of toxic fecal matter in his digestive tract when he died.

Obviously, cleaning out the impacted fecal matter in your own body could contribute to a slimming of the abdomen and some significant weight loss. It might also save your life. It will certainly improve the quality of your life.

The average healthy person who is not constipated will carry about 5 pounds of fecal matter in their intestines and colon at any one time. Many carry 6 to 12 pounds, but don't show the symptom of bloating because the colon will first drop down internally before it starts to expand outwardly when even more toxic waste accumulates.

But people who are constipated or irregular can be carrying up to 40 pounds or more of this toxic fecal matter which is continually poisoning their body and organs, providing an environment conducive to the formation of polyps and colon cancer cells, blocking the passage of waste material, and inhibiting the absorption of nutrients and electrolytes and water.

Most people who are aware of the need for "colon cleansing" do not realize that this layer of toxic waste called mucoid plaque can build up throughout their digestive tract from stomach to rectum. Getting a colonic, colon hydrotherapy, colon irrigation, or high enema treatment using water under pressure only helps clean out the last 5 or 6 feet, yet does nothing for the 22 feet of the small intestine.

In case you didn't know... if you do not regularly have a bowel movement at least once every day, you are chronically constipated - and that is going to create health problems!

Above pictures is not typical with every person

Consider how human babies have a bowel movement shortly after each feeding. They do not have any mucoid plaque in their digestive tract (yet) so the food and waste passes normally and quickly through their GI tract. It is not the recently eaten food that is so quickly coming out the other end, but some food waste products are always coming out as fast as the new food is going in.

That should be a benchmark for "normal". Are you eliminating waste after every meal - or just once per day? Or once every two days? Three times a day would be healthy, but few of us these days have that healthy a digestive system.

The National Institute of Health published a survey which showed 4.5 million Americans are constipated most or all the time. In the USA, over 2.5 million doctor visits per year are made by patients who complain of constipation.

In a normal, healthy body, the passing of stools should be almost effortless. You feel the urge, you sit on a toilet, and the stools come out on their own. If you are waiting, pushing, and straining to get them out, your body is not normal or healthy. You are constipated.

In earlier times when people lived an active life working on farms and ate only unprocessed foods and unpasteurized dairy products, the typical transit time of food through the digestive tract was 15 hours.  Today, with processed foods lacking enzymes and natural fibers and loaded with refined sugar, combined with a more sedentary and less active lifestyle, the transit time is slowing down to 70 hours!

That increase in "transit time" from 15 to 70 hours means that for several DAYS toxic waste is remaining inside your body, not just for 15 hours or less. Now you can see why you will be absorbing more toxins, building up more mucoid plaque, and suffering from many more diseases than your grandparents ever did. This is why gastrointestinal diseases are highest in the industrialized countries like the USA, Canada, the UK, Australia, and Japan.

These are things we don't normally want to talk about or hear about - but the condition of our colon is vital to our health and well-being. And when things go wrong, it is often the cause of death. Doctors are familiar with that ancient medical advice from Hippocrates: "Death begins in the colon."

You may not hear people talking about their colons, but you can easily see the effects of a clogged colon in all those big bellies and bulging midriffs - and see how "widespread" this problem has become in our modern society. A "colon cleansing" is essential to maintaining good health - and contributes to a trim and healthy appearance!

Cleaning your colon and rectum may also be the best preventive measure you can take against the risk of colorectal cancer, pre-cancerous polyps in the colon, and those painful diseases of the colon known as Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Diverticulitis, Ileitis, and Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) which includes Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis.

Today, doctors have no known medical cure for Irritable Bowel Syndrome or Ulcerative Colitis (other than surgery). It looks like prevention is your only option. Between 25 percent and 40 percent of people with ulcerative colitis eventually need colostomy surgery in which part or all of the colon is cut out and removed.

In the USA, over 100,000 colostomy surgeries are performed each year to remove part or all of a diseased colon.

Medical doctors tend to treat the symptoms of a diseased colon with drugs or surgery, without getting to the real cause of the problem. Has your doctor ever told you how to PREVENT these diseases before they happen to you?

It's really up to YOU to take charge of your health and well-being. Using a complementary therapy such as cleansing your colon and gastrointestinal tract with This Herbal Tea Blend is a simple, easy, and pleasant way to start. It's as easy as drinking two glasses of good-tasting tea per day!

It's hard these days to avoid over-processed foods loaded with chemicals, drinks laced with caffeine, and all the toxic pollution in the air and water. But you can do something to counteract their toxic effects... simply by drinking This Herbal Tea Blend to help flush the toxins, parasites, and impacted fecal matter out of your body and restore your colon to optimum health.

The primary function of This Herbal Tea Blend is to gently cleanse the digestive tract of this toxic waste material, restore a healthy digestive system, and reduce the risk of all the ailments that are caused by auto-intoxification.

Not dealing with this toxic build-up early enough could lead to serious and sometimes fatal diseases like Crohn's disease, spastic colon, ileitis, ulcerative colitis, diverticulitis, and cancer of the colon or rectum. Too many people are suffering and dying horrible deaths that could be prevented by maintaining a healthy digestive system.

Learn about the natural ingredients in the Holy Tea: Persimmon Leaf Malva Leaf Holy and Blessed Thistle Marshmallow Leaf   The synergized blend of these herbs helps: Acid Reflux Disease (GERD) or Heartburn Indigestion Stomach Ache Irregularity Constipation Hard Stools Hemorrhoids Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Crohn's Disease Abdominal Pain Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBDs) Spastic Colon Colitis Ileitis Excess Gas Flatulence Bad Breath Bad Body Odor Belching Bloating Enlarged Abdomen Protruding Belly Excess Stored Fat Excess Weight Obesity (helps Lose Weight) Skin Conditions Itchy, flakey skin or scalp Inflamed Skin Dermatitis Eczema Psoriasis Allergies and Hay Fever Food Allergies Fibromyalgia Sciatica Joint Pain Arthritis Migraine Headaches Insomnia Restless sleep Low Energy Loss of Mental Clarity and Concentration "Brain Fog" Forgetfulness  Battle of the Bulge Is Your Colon Clean?  Problems of Yeast in the Body (Candida) Why You should regulate your Bowels  Why you should Detox your Liver? What is Autointoxification?  Why is it a problem?  Testimonials Weight Loss Testimonials  The Road To Better Health may Begin with a Healing Crisis  Books of Interest  Questions? Call 888.534.7197   Top of page

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Often made into a tea to soothe the membranes of the digestive system.  Malva Leaf is mildly astringent and diuretic and used to treat gastroenteritis, stomachache and conditions of the spleen.  The Chinese use Malva Leaf as an expectorant and as a gargle for sore throat.  Malva Leaf is also thought to be a mild laxative. The seeds are used in Tibetan alternative medicine, where they are considered to have a sweet and astringent taste plus a healing potency. They are used in the treatment of renal disorders, the retention of fluids, frequent thirst and diarrhea. 

The word "malva" is derived from malakos, which in Greek means "soothing"; not surprisingly, malva tea is often given as a gargle to reduce throat inflammations. Drinking the tea also helps calm stomach and intestinal irritation. Warm compresses can draw toxins from pimples, abscesses and other skin inflammation while cool tea compresses can help to relive superficial burns. The leaves of Malva sylvestris, otherwise known as blue mallow, are rich in mucilage. The mucilage of M. sylvestris is made up of high molecular weight acidic polysaccharides (Classen B, et al., Planta Med 64(7): 640-44 (1988)). The leaf tea is traditionally believed to be useful as an anti-inflammatory, decongestant, humectant, expectorant, and laxative. It has also been used internally for soothing sore throats, laryngitis, tonsillitis, coughs, dryness of the lungs, and digestive upsets. Mallow is also used as a poultice for healing wounds and skin inflammations. In traditional medicine, mallow leaf tea is also used against abnormal growths of the stomach and to alleviate urinary infections (Bisset NG (ed). Malvae folium--Mallow leaf. In Herbal Drugs and Phyto-pharmaceuticals (1994, CRC Press, Stuttgart, pp 313-316). 

The Malva or Chinese Mallow plant (Malva verticillata) is a member of the Malvaceae family which also includes the Marsh Mallow and the Hibiscus. The leaves have a mild pleasant flavor. Malva has been cultivated in China for over 2,500 years, and is now cultivated in some countries of Europe as a tasty salad green. Malva seed contains mucilage, polysaccharides and flavonoids. In traditional medicine, the Malva leaf was often made into a tea to sooth the membranes of the digestive system. It is a demulcent (the mucilage soothes and softens irritated tissues, especially the mucus membranes), mild diuretic, emollient (softens the skin), and a mild laxative (a gentle stimulant of the bowels). Malva Leaf teas are used in the treatment of renal disorders, the retention of fluids, frequent thirst, and diarrhea. Malva Leaf has been used to treat stomach ache, gastroenteritis, irritable bowel, and conditions of the spleen. The Chinese use Malva Leaf as an expectorant and as a demulcent gargle to soothe a sore throat. It can also soothe a bronchial irritation in persons with bronchitis or emphysema. (Beware of Chinese Mallow teas which also contain Senna or Cassia angustifolia. which are strong laxatives and can create dependency. Dr. Miller's Holy Tea does NOT contain Senna.  The seed contains mucilage, polysaccharides and flavonoids. It is demulcent, (soothes and softens irritated tissues, especially the mucus membranes) diuretic, emollient, (softens the skin) galactogogue (increases milk flow in nursing mothers), and gentle stimulation of the bowels. The seeds are used in Tibetan medicine, where they are considered to have a sweet and astringent taste plus a healing potency. They are used in the treatment of renal disorders, the retention of fluids, frequent thirst and diarrhea. The weedy Malva Leaf has been used interchangeably for food, tea and medicine for thousands of years. The Aztec's used Malva Leaves for Bronchitis, Tonsillitis, Gastroenteritis, Pleuresia (Inflammation of the membrane that covers the lungs), Leucorrea or White Discharge, Inflammation of the Cervix, Inflamed Hemorrhoids, Colitis, Rectiti, Intestinal Infections, Cutaneous Diseases and to Soften Tumors and Abscess.   

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Learn about the natural ingredients in the Holy Tea: Persimmon Leaf Malva Leaf Holy and Blessed Thistle Marshmallow Leaf   The synergized blend of these herbs helps: Acid Reflux Disease (GERD) or Heartburn Indigestion Stomach Ache Irregularity Constipation Hard Stools Hemorrhoids Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Crohn's Disease Abdominal Pain Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBDs) Spastic Colon Colitis Ileitis Excess Gas Flatulence Bad Breath Bad Body Odor Belching Bloating Enlarged Abdomen Protruding Belly Excess Stored Fat Excess Weight Obesity (helps Lose Weight) Skin Conditions Itchy, flakey skin or scalp Inflamed Skin Dermatitis Eczema Psoriasis Allergies and Hay Fever Food Allergies Fibromyalgia Sciatica Joint Pain Arthritis Migraine Headaches Insomnia Restless sleep Low Energy Loss of Mental Clarity and Concentration "Brain Fog" Forgetfulness  Battle of the Bulge Is Your Colon Clean?  Problems of Yeast in the Body (Candida) Why You should regulate your Bowels  Why you should Detox your Liver? What is Autointoxification?  Why is it a problem?  Testimonials Weight Loss Testimonials  The Road To Better Health may Begin with a Healing Crisis  Books of Interest   Top of page

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Blessed thistle is also known as holy thistle, St. Benedict thistle, cardin, and spotted thistle. This herbaceous annual has been cultivated for centuries as an alternative medicinal herb. It was a component of many herbal remedies used to combat the plague. The herb was cultivated in monastery gardens as a cure for smallpox. Its specific name is in honor of St. Benedict, the founder of a holy order of monks. The ancient Romans ate the leaf fresh and boiled the root as a vegetable. Thistle was once used as a nutritious fodder for cattle in Scotland, and the leaf, folded between two slices of buttered bread, was eaten with the breakfast meal.  British and German Pharmacopoeias recognize that 'bitters', including blessed thistle, stimulate bile flow and cleanse the liver. In Europe, blessed thistle, as a "bitter vegetable drug" is considered to be a medicinal agent used to aid digestion and promote health.  The herb contains B-complex vitamins, calcium, iron, and manganese.  Blessed thistle is considered by many contemporary herbalists and in traditional folk use as a tonic, astringent, diaphoretic (increases perspiration), emetic (induces vomiting), and stimulant. Both the blessed thistle and milk thistles are recommended as a liver tonic, particularly when the liver disease is brought on by alcoholism. It has been used in treatment of jaundice and hepatitis. 

A tea from the leaves, taken warm, will increase perspiration, reduce congestion, and help to bring down fever. A mild infusion is astringent and may relieve diarrhea, but a very strong infusion is emetic and may cause nausea and vomiting. 

Blessed thistle is considered to be one of the best herbs to stimulate the flow of milk in lactating women (lactating women should always consult their physicians before taking this herb), and its emmenagogue action (promotes menstrual discharge) helps to regulate female hormone balance and relieve menstrual pain. Blessed thistle has also been used to treat the vaginal discharge known as leucorrhea. 

The herb is used in the commercial manufacture of herbal bitters, and is considered a general tonic and digestive. Its bitter properties increase the flow of bile and other gastric secretions. The herb may stimulate appetite and relieve flatulence. Blessed thistle is said to relieve melancholy and lethargy, and was traditionally fed to mentally ill persons. It acts to increase blood circulation and aids memory. Applied externally in poultice form, blessed thistle is a good treatment for shingles, wounds, and ulcers. The plant has antimicrobial properties. The essential oil has been shown to have antibiotic action against infections, specifically Staphylococcus aureus and S. faecalis. Blessed thistle has a history in folk use for the treatment of heart ailments, cancers, and as a contraceptive, but these, and other traditional uses, have not been confirmed by research. 

Historically, blessed thistle has been used as an alternative medicine and has been recommended as a treatment for stomach upset, indigestion, constipation and gas. Some individuals employ this herbs, as they would its cousin milk thistle, as a remedy for gallbladder and liver disorders. However, there is only limited clinical evidence to support it use medicinally. Notwithstanding, many individuals report that blessed thistle is an effective medicinal healing herb.  A few studies show that blessed thistle may be useful as an anti-inflammatory. 

Holy Thistle supports the liver in the release of toxins.  Used medicinally for over 2000 years, most commonly for the treatment of liver and gallbladder disorders. Holy thistle products are popular in Europe and the United States for various types of liver disease. Holy thistle is believed to have great power in the purification and circulation of the blood. It is such a good blood purifier that drinking a cup of thistle tea twice a day will help ease chronic headaches. Holy Thistle is used for stomach and digestive problems, gas in the intestines, constipation, and liver troubles. It is very effective for dropsy, strengthens the heart, and is good for the liver, lungs, and kidneys. It is claimed that the warm tea given to mothers will produce a good supply of milk. It is also said to be good for girls entering womanhood as a good tonic.

The related milk thistle (Silybum marianum) is commonly used as a blood and liver purifier. Blessed thistle, likewise, is considered to have a beneficial effect on the blood which, in turn, enriches the milk. It has sometimes been stated that the herb was first cultivated by Gerard in 1597, but as this book was published twenty years previously it would appear to have been in cultivation much earlier, and in fact it is described and its virtues enumerated in the Herbal of Turner in 1568. 

It is chiefly used now for nursing mothers the warm infusion scarcely ever failing to procure a proper supply of milk. It is considered one of the best medicines which can be used for the purpose.

It is said to have obtained its name from its high reputation as a heal-all, being supposed even to cure the plague. It is mentioned in all the treatises on the Plague, and especially by Thomas Brasbridge, who in 1578 published his Poore Man's Jewell, that is to say, a Treatise of the Pestilence, unto which is annexed a declaration of the vertues of the Hearbes Carduus Benedictus and Angelica. Shakespeare in Much Ado about Nothing, says: 'Get you some of this distilled Carduus Benedictus and lay it to your heart; it is the only thing for a qualm.... I mean plain Holy Thistle.' The 'distilled' leaves, it says 'helpeth the hart,' 'expelleth all poyson taken in at the mouth and other corruption that doth hurt and annoye the hart,' and 'the juice of it is outwardly applied to the bodie' ('lay it to your heart,' Sh.), 'therefore I counsell all that have Gardens to nourish it, that they may have it always to their own use, and the use of their neighbours that lacke it.' 

Turner (1568) says:   'It is very good for the headache and the megram, for the use of the juice or powder of the leaves, preserveth and keepeth a man from the headache, and healeth it being present. It is good for any ache in the body and strengtheneth the members of the whole body, and fasteneth loose sinews and weak. It is also good for the dropsy. It helpeth the memory and amendeth thick hearing. The leaves provoke sweat. There is nothing better for the canker and old rotten and festering sores than the leaves, juice, broth, powder and water of Carduus benedictus.' Topically, a poultice of blessed thistle is used to soothe skin irritated by burns, scrapes, shaving, sunburn, and other relatively minor injuries. A poultice is usually a soft cloth that has been soaked in a medication, possibly heated, and applied to an aching or injured area of skin surface. 

Precautions: There are no reported incidents of thistle toxicity. However, as with most medicinal herbs, they should not be taken during pregnancy. Children under two years should not be given the herb. Lactating women should consult with a qualified herbalist before using the herb

Side effects and Interactions: None reported. 

Do not confuse blessed thistle with its cousin, milk thistle Cardus marianus, they are two entirely different plants, despite the fact that they share a common name (holy thistle), and both are known for supporting the liver. Blessed thistle and its close cousin, milk thistle, are both excellent tonics for the liver and digestion. Both are know to repair damaged liver cells. A distinctive bitter, blessed thistle can be used as a digestive aid before meals. It is diuretic and induces sweating. Used as a poultice or compress, the plant has a reputation for curing chilblains. Mabey, Richard ,40 The herb is often used in combination with other estrogenic herbs to treat menstrual difficulties. One of the main uses in traditional herbal medicine is of a galactaloge, an herb that stimulates mother's milk. 

Supporting Literature:

• Bradley PR (ed). British Herbal Compendium, vol 1. Bournemouth, Dorset, UK: British Herbal Medicine Association, 1992, 126-127.
• Foster S. 101 Medicinal Herbs. Loveland, CO: Interweave Press, 1998, 32-33.
• Lust JB. The Herb Book. New York: Bantam Books, 1974, 343.
• National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM): A division of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services dedicated to research.
  Natural Standard: An organization that produces scientifically based reviews of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) topics.

Is your Colon Clean?

People are needlessly suffering (and dying) with conditions that could be eradicated simply by cleaning the colon.

Independent research has found that more than 85 per cent of chronic illnesses arise from digestive disorders and are reversible and preventable.

In the Journal of the AMA, it was stated that there are over 15 MILLION Irritable Bowel Syndrome cases - for which they say they have no treatment or cure.

We think there IS an answer, and we want to tell everyone how to be healthy and happy, with a body that is balanced and fine-tuned.  It can be as simple as drinking a glass of tea!

This Herbal Tea Product targets the toxic build-up in the small intestine and colon, breaking it up and flushing it out of the colon and out of the body. Once this detoxification process is started, and continued, you will have more energy, an increased feeling of overall wellness, and a lower risk of potential illness.

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Learn about the natural ingredients in the Holy Tea: Persimmon Leaf Malva Leaf Holy and Blessed Thistle Marshmallow Leaf   The synergized blend of these herbs helps: Acid Reflux Disease (GERD) or Heartburn Indigestion Stomach Ache Irregularity Constipation Hard Stools Hemorrhoids Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Crohn's Disease Abdominal Pain Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBDs) Spastic Colon Colitis Ileitis Excess Gas Flatulence Bad Breath Bad Body Odor Belching Bloating Enlarged Abdomen Protruding Belly Excess Stored Fat Excess Weight Obesity (helps Lose Weight) Skin Conditions Itchy, flakey skin or scalp Inflamed Skin Dermatitis Eczema Psoriasis Allergies and Hay Fever Food Allergies Fibromyalgia Sciatica Joint Pain Arthritis Migraine Headaches Insomnia Restless sleep Low Energy Loss of Mental Clarity and Concentration "Brain Fog" Forgetfulness  Battle of the Bulge Is Your Colon Clean?  Problems of Yeast in the Body (Candida) Why You should regulate your Bowels  Why you should Detox your Liver? What is Autointoxification?  Why is it a problem?  Testimonials Weight Loss Testimonials  The Road To Better Health may Begin with a Healing Crisis  Books of Interest    Top of page

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Marshmallow Root/Leaf
 

The Marsh Mallow or Marshmallow (Althaea officinalis) was used as an alternative medicine by the ancient Greeks to remedy bruises and bleeding, and as a mild laxative. It was used in medieval Europe for indigestion and diarrhea. The Marsh Mallow root or leaf was traditionally used to soothe and support the intestines. It is rich in calcium, zinc, iron, sodium, iodine, vitamin B complex, and pantothenic acid. Herbs high in mucilage, such as Marsh Mallow and Malva Leaf (of the same family), are often helpful for symptomatic relief of coughs and irritated throats.

Mallow has expectorant and demulcent properties, which accounts for this herb's historical use as a remedy for the respiratory tract, particularly in cases of irritating coughs with bronchial congestion. Marsh Mallow root and, to a lesser extent, Marsh Mallow leaf both contain significant percentages of mucilage, a natural gummy substance that does not dissolve in water. Like other mucilage-containing substances, Marsh Mallow swells up and becomes slick when it is exposed to fluids. 

The resulting slippery material coats the linings of the mouth, throat, and stomach to relieve irritation and control coughing associated with respiratory conditions such as smoker's cough. Herbs high in mucilage, such as Marshmallow, are often helpful for symptomatic relief of coughs and irritated throats. Mallow has expectorant and demulcent properties, which accounts for this herb's historical use as a remedy for the respiratory tract, particularly in cases of irritating coughs with bronchial congestion. Marsh Mallow may also have mild anti-infective, immune-boosting, and diuretic properties. In the British Herbal Compendium the use of Marsh Mallow is listed for gastroenteritis, peptic and duodenal ulcers, colitis, and enteritis. Topically, Marsh Mallow is used to soothe and soften irritated skin, and as a remedy for cuts, wounds, abscesses, boils, burns, and varicose veins. The edible leaves are used as salad greens in France. 

It is an old-time remedy for bladder infection, digestive upsets, fluid retention, intestinal disorders, kidney problems, sinusitis and sore throat.   Marshmallow is a natural source of beta-carotene, amino acids [amino acids are the "building blocks" of protein], minerals and vitamins and is often used as a filler in the compounding of pills. Primary chemical constituents in Marshmallow include substantial mucilage, polysaccharides, flavonoids (quercetin), kaempferol, asparagine, tannins, lecithin and pectin. The great demulcent and emollient properties of Marshmallow make it useful in cases of inflammation and irritation of the alimentary canal and of the urinary and respiratory organs.  Recently, Marshmallow has been used as an expectorant to treat a variety of upper respiratory problems.  Marshmallow also contains large amounts of vitamin A, calcium, zinc and significant amounts of iron, sodium, iodine and B-complex vitamins.  Like slippery elm, Marshmallow reduces inflammation and has a calming effect on the body. Topically, marshmallow is used to soothe and soften irritated skin. It also sooths irritation and inflammation caused by bronchitis, urinary tract infections, colitis and other problems such as constipation. 

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