| Action: | Alterative |
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| Synonym: | Depurative |
A " blood cleanser " that facilitates the removal of waste products that interfere with the normal functioning of the body.
• chronic skin conditions
- acne
- eczema
- psoriasis
- rashes
• metabolic disturbances
• amargo (Quassia amara)
• barberry (Berberis vulgaris)
• blue flag (Iris versicolor)
• boldo (Peumus boldus)
• burdock (Arctium lappa)
• chelidonium (Chelidonium majus)
• cleavers (Galium aparine)
• goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis)
• neem (Azadirachta indica)
• oregon grape (Mahonia aquifolium)
• poke root (Phytolacca Americana)
• red clover (Trifolium pretense)
• yellow dock (Rumex crispus )
• skin
• detoxification
• Alteratives have a non-specific action and may be association with the improving liver and bowel function. Some possess antimicrobial activity and/or work on lymphatic system.
Hoffman D. Medical Herbalism. Rochester, Vermont: Healing Arts Press, 2003.
Barnes J, Anderson LA, Phillipson JD. Herbal Medicines, 3rd ed. London: Pharmaceutical Press, 2007.
Bone K. Principles and Practice of Phytotherapy. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone, 2000.
Bone K. A Clinical Guide to Blending Liquid Herbs: Herbal Formulations for the Individual Patient. St Louis, MO: Churchill Livingstone, 2003.
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AlterativeDefinitionA " blood cleanser " that facilitates the removal of waste products that interfere with the normal functioning of the body. Indications• chronic skin conditions Treatments• amargo (Quassia amara) Systems• skin Mechanism• Alteratives have a non-specific action and may be association with the improving liver and bowel function. Some possess antimicrobial activity and/or work on lymphatic system. ReferencesHoffman D. Medical Herbalism. Rochester, Vermont: Healing Arts Press, 2003. |
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