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Herbs and Supplement Dictionary 

SARSAPARILLA ROOT - has been touted as a "blood purifier"

SAW PALMETTO - known for good prostate health, acts to build strength and muscle tone.
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SIBERIAN GINSENG - helps body withstand stress, improves mental alertness, improves overall health, may help prevent heart disease by reducing cholesterol and blood pressure.
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SPRINGTIME HORSETAIL - is a good conditioner for nails and hair. It helps eliminate white spots from nails. It controls excess oil on the skin and very much helps to strengthen bones for the prevention of osteoporosis.

STEVIA - a calorie-free sweetener. A safe herbal alternative to sugar or artificial sweeteners. Stevia is a natural botanical sweetener derived from a compound plant found in the rain forests of the world. Stevia is used for low carbohydrate diets.  It is up to 300 times sweeter than sugar.
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TURMERIC - is a natural anti-inflammatory, may also prevent heart disease, prevents the formation of dangerous blood clots. Traditional healers have used turmeric to reduce the inflammation and pain associated with arthritis.

WHITE WILLOW - helps maintain normal blood sugar levels, is the natural form of aspirin.

WILD YAM ROOT EXTRACT - is often touted as the hot anti-aging herb of the future. Studies have confirmed that the steroidal saponins in WILD YAM have an anti-inflammatory effect and may be useful in treating rheumatoid arthritis. WILD YAM is believed to regulate hormonal fluctuations that can cause unpleasant menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes, fatigue, and vaginal dryness.

YERBA MATE - contains vitamins C, A, and B complex. 

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