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Traditional
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A mild alterative gently increasing lymphatic, kidney
and liver function. Burdock is indicated for chronic lymphatic
swellings, cystic breast disease, chronic skin diseases with
inflammation and it is an antimutagen with a long history of use in
“cancer formulas”. Burdock root is a rich source of inulin which
contains FOS (fructo-oligerosaccharides) that normalize bowel flora.
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*Herbal
Therapeutics Research Library
Author: David Winston (RH) AHG
©2007
Herbal Therapeutics Research Library. All rights reserved |
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traditional formulas contained herein is based on the experience and
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