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Watercress Herb (Nasturtium officinale)
Actions: Depurative, tonic, stimulant.
Common Use: The American Indian used this herb for liver and kidney trouble and to dissolve kidney stones. It is rich in iron and other valuable mineral elements and its blood purifying and system cleansing properties cause it to be used extensively as a blood purifier. J.E. Meyers, Botanical Gardens of Hammond, Indiana informs us that watercress is one of the best sources of vitamin E. This is the fertility vitamin, helping the body use oxygen, which increases physical endurance and stamina and improves heart response. Brazilian research found watercress extract to possess potential healing properties while other research found watercress leaf juice to be active against cultures of tubercle bacillus. 15 to 30 drops 2-3 times daily. Avoid prolonged use in large amounts.
Formulas containing this herb:
Additional Information
| SKU: | WAXS |
| Product Type: | Liquid |
| Manufacturer: | Native Essence Herbs |
| Herb Extract Base: | Organic Alcohol |
| Herb Product Type: | Liquid Tincture Extract |
| Has A Dropper?: | 2oz. & 4oz. Yes dropper; 8oz. No dropper |
Native Essence Herb Company, located just outside the town of Taos in the enchanted mountains of northern New Mexico, began preparing herbal products in 1992. The company began with the Rene Caisse formula (Native Essence Tea). Since then the herb company has expanded the line to include dozens of combination formulas and over 100 single herbs.
All of Herbal Solutions™ extracts are prepared according to specific extraction procedures. Each plant is individually extracted using grain alcohol and distilled water. Some plant's bio-active constituents will dictate the concentration of alcohol used, this ensures maximum extraction. Most of our extracts contain approximately 45% alcohol.
The extraction procedures employed by Herbal Solutions™ also vary according to the individual plant and whether the plant is fresh or dry. All extracts are prepared by a slow, cold percolation process or through a long maceration, with some plants going through the process more than once to increase concentration.
Herbal Solutions™ prepares extracts to specific herb strengths, 1:2 to 1:3 for dry plants and 1:1 to 1:2 for fresh plants. The herb strength ratio is the amount (by weight) of solid plant parts (root, flower, etc.) used to obtain the final amount of extract. Thus, an herb strength ratio of 1:2 means 1 oz. of plant material is used to make a 2 oz. bottle of extract. Since many fresh plants still contain a good percentage of water, more fresh plant material will generally be used when making an extract with fresh plants.
Native Essence Herb Co.
P.O. Box 189
Carson, NM 87517
Tel. 575-758-7793
Fax 575-758-7993
For more information, please view http://www.naturesalternatives.com/herbs/ourproducts.html.
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