Asmachilca Extract, 1 oz.
Eupatorium triplinerve

Asmachilca is found on the Western slopes of the Andes. It is usually regarded as an herb for relieving asthma, but it is also an expectorant and diuretic. It works by reducing mucus and opening respiratory passages.

Warning: This herb is not intended for long-term use. Take a little, exactly as directed, before bedtime.

Contains: Eupatorium triplinerve extracted in distilled water and 40% organic grain alcohol.

Special price: this product has a label saying best used by 4-2011.

Boldo Extract, 2 oz.
Peumus boldo

Peumus boldo comes from the Chilean Andes and has a marvelous minty aroma. It is a stomachic and digestive aid, particularly beneficial for people with a tendency towards gall stone formation, especially when such conditions give rise to pain. It is also useful for genito-urinary inflammations. In South America, it is regarded as a cure for gonorrhea. Further north, it is considered useful for hepatic congestion and is often used by veterinarians for jaundice. It contains a chemical constituent very similar to chenopodium and is thus often used for intestinal parasites.

Contains: extract of Peumus boldo leaf in organic grain alcohol, distilled water, and pure vegetable glycerin.

Cat's Claw Extract, 2 oz.
Uncaria tomentosa

Uncaria tomentosa is a rain forest herb with demonstrated anti-inflammatory properties. It is therefore often used for people with rheumatoid arthritis. Preliminary studies suggest that cat's claw slows tumor growth and that it enhances immunity. It is safe in the recommended doses; side effects are usually associated with possible allergic reactions to plants in the Rubiaceae family.

Contains: extract of Uncaria tomentosa bark in distilled water, organic grain alcohol, and pure vegetable glycerin.

Chanca Piedra Extract, 1 oz.
Phyllanthus niruri

Its name, "Stone Breaker", tells of its great effectiveness in breaking up kidney stones. This is partly due to its diuretic action, which also promotes positive urinary function. It is also know as an anti-hepatotoxic and anti-spasmodic, among other traditional claims.

Contains: Chanca Piedra extractives, distilled water and 40% organic grain alcohol.

Special price: this product has a label saying best used by 1-2012.

Graviola Extract, 2 oz.
Annona muricata

Annona muricata leaf contains specific acetogenins that have been reported to be selectively toxic to the following type of tumor cells: lung carcinoma cell lines; human breast solid tumor lines; prostate adenocarcinoma; pancreatic carcinoma cell lines; colon adenocarcinoma cell lines; liver cancer cell lines; human lymphoma cell lines; and multi-drug resistant human breast adenocarcinoma. The mode of action appears to be that of inhibiting enzymatic activities that only occur in malignant cells.

Contains: extract of Annona muricata leaf in distilled water, organic grain alcohol, and pure vegetable glycerin.

Jatobá Extract, 2 oz.
Hymenaea courbaril

Traditionally, jatoba is used to increase stamina. It has none of the side effects of caffeine or ephedra.

Jatoba has demonstrated antifungal as well as antibacterial properties against a wide range of molds, yeasts, and microorganisms such as E. coli, Pseudomonas, and Staphylococcus. Clinicians are discovering that it is useful in cases of cystitis and prostatitis, often not for the reasons thought: these conditions may be associated with fungal infections. Jatoba is non-toxic, but it has a blood sugar lowering effect and should be monitored with patients with blood sugar regulation issues.

Contains: dried Hymenaea courbaril bark in distilled water, organic grain alcohol, and pure vegetable glycerin.

Jatobá Extract, 8 oz.
Hymenaea courbaril

Traditionally, jatoba is used to increase stamina. It has none of the side effects of caffeine or ephedra.

Jatoba has demonstrated antifungal as well as antibacterial properties against a wide range of molds, yeasts, and microorganisms such as E. coli, Pseudomonas, and Staphylococcus. Clinicians are discovering that it is useful in cases of cystitis and prostatitis, often not for the reasons thought: these conditions may be associated with fungal infections. Jatoba is non-toxic, but it has a blood sugar lowering effect and should be monitored with patients with blood sugar regulation issues.

Contains: dried Hymenaea courbaril bark in distilled water, organic grain alcohol, and pure vegetable glycerin.

Mucura Extract, 1 oz.
Petiveria alliacea

Mucura - (leaf) - Petiveria alliacea (Phytolaccaceae) - A wild, weedy plant that smells like garlic when crushed, it is native from Mexico to South America. It is used widely for many purposes. It is employed in respiratory conditions in gastrointestinal conditions, for nervous conditions, as antispasmodic and for toothaches, anti-inflammatory, antirheumatic, abortive and for fevers, against pancreatic cancer, antidysentery, childrens' colds, migraine headaches, skin diseases, bites and stings, Afro-brasilian magical rituals.

Contains: extract of Petiveria alliacea in distilled water and 40% organic grain alcohol.

Special price: this product has a label saying best used by 6-2009.

Pau d'Arco Extract, 2 oz.
Tabebuia impetiginosa

Pau d'arco is one of the most well known South American herbs. It has a reputation for having anti-cancer, antimicrobial, and antifungal properties. It is also used to purify the blood and regulate blood sugar. Like many herbs with ethnobotanical traditions strongly suggestive of antitumoral properties, pau d'arco seems to benefit some patients more than others. It is widely believed to work better with patients with elevated levels of Candida albicans.

The earliest modern studies of pau d'arco were published by Dr. Theodore Meyer who successfully used it to cure very advanced cancers, especially leukemia. Some of his findings were questioned by those who attempted to attribute all results to a single compound. As with most herbs, the whole herb often protects against toxicity of the strongest chemical constituent, in this case, lapachol. In clinical trials, low doses stimulate immunity whereas higher doses reduce inflammation often associated with stimulation. As might be expected of an herb with antifungal properties, it helps to reduce allergic reactions.

Contains: extract of Tabebuia_impetiginosa bark in distilled water, organic grain alcohol, and pure vegetable glycerin.

Quassia Extract, 2 oz.
Quassia amara

"Amara" refers to the bitterness of the bark of this valuable medicinal plant from South America. It is traditionally used for a very wide range of complaints including appetite, digestion, urinary tract infections, diarrhea and dysentery, malaria, and smallpox. This may make it sound like a panacea, but the bitter principle quassimarin has demonstrated antiparasitic, antileukemic, antitumoral, and febrifugal properties. It is also used to support vision for those who eyes have been affected by excess consumption of alcohol. We suggest that it be used in smaller dosages than most herbs and for shorter periods of time.

Contains: 1:5 extract of Quassia amara bark in distilled water and organic alcohol.

Sangre de Grado (Dragon"s Blood), 1 oz.
Croton lechleri

Dragon"s Blood is made from the fresh resin of the South American Croton lechleri tree. In the bottle, the resin is a very dark and quite thick reddish brown color, but when put on the skin, it becomes transparent and makes a natural sterile bandage. It belongs in absolutely every medicine cabinet and backpack. When I was in Europe, we used this in the operating room to reduce (well almost totally eliminate) bleeding. I moved my hand behind the surgeon"s and dripped the resin into the areas where he was cutting. This made for much easier wound management, little or no blood loss, much less pain from cuts and injuries, and very quick healing. I absolutely love this resin and never cease to be fascinated by the gifts of Nature nor the traditions of ethnobotany.

Besides wound healing, studies suggest that dragon"s blood is useful for gastric ulcers. Among other things, it seems to result in the thickening of the mucous membrane of the stomach. It has also proved helpful for diarrhea, especially that suffered by persons with AIDS, and in vitro studies suggest that the latex has apoptotic effects on certain types of cancer cells. It appears to be antimutagenic also.

Contains: wildcrafted, sustainably harvested Croton lechleri resin.

Stone Breaker Extract, 2 oz.
Phyllanthus amarus

Phyllanthus amarus in known in South America as "chanca piedra" or breaker of stones. There, it is used mainly for kidney stones but also for gall stones and many other disorders ranging from malaria to liver cancer. In Ayurvedic medicine Phyllanthus amarus is known as bhumi amalaki. It is revered as a major detoxifying and liver rejuvenative herb. It is recommended that it be used in small amounts over a long period of time. Modern studies support traditional uses and suggest that Phyllanthus amarus prevents mutation of liver cells when exposed to carcinogens.

Contains: Phyllanthus amarus leaf extract, 1:3, in Distilled Water, Organic Alcohol, and Vegetable Glycerin.

Suma Extract, 2 oz.
Pfaffia paniculata

Traditionally, suma has been used somewhat like maca to increase stamina, including male libido, but it was introduced to North America for its gynecological benefits, hailed as an adaptogen, i.e., an herb that improves coping margins when dealing with stress. The roots are very high in amino acids, trace minerals, and vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, and E.

Contains: 1.5 extract of Pfaffia paniculata root in distilled water, 39-41% organic cane alcohol, and vegetable glycerin.