OSTEO

Nettles (Urtica dioica)
Actions
Astringent, tonic, diuretic, alterative, rubefacient, blood tonic, antiseptic, circulatory stimulant, amphoteric,
lowers high blood pressure and blood sugar, re-mineraliser, anti-rheumatic.
Uses

· One of the most widely applicable plants
· Strengthens and support the whole body.
· Eczema, nosebleeds, haemorrhage (i.e. uterine).
· High is chlorophyll, vitamins and minerals.
· Good for gall bladder and spleen.
· Strengthens natural resistance.

Oat Straw (Avena sativa)
Actions
Nerve restorative, anti-depressant, tranquilliser, brain tonic, cardiac tonic, relaxant and stimulant, nutritive, demulcent, vulnerary.
Uses

· Nutrient with selective action of the brain and nerve cells.
· Source of minerals.
· Improves performance and stamina.
· One of the best remedies for feeding and strengthening the nervous system, especially when under stress;
nervous debility and exhaustion when associated with depression; general debility.
· High content of silica which is helpful for skin conditions especially in external applications.

Red Clover (Trifolium pratense)
Actions
Expectorant, anti-spasmodic, alterative, sedative, anti-inflammatory, anti-neoplastic, lymphatic.
Uses

Mouth ulcers and sore throat, skin diseases: scrofula, eczema, old sores that refuse to heal;
TB: cough and night sweats; whooping cough, bronchitis in children.
· Mild stimulating and relaxing alterative with affinity for throat and salivary glands.
· Reputed anti-neoplastic for reduction of tumors and hard swellings, especially of ovaries and breast.
· Long traditional reputation as a drink for cleansing the lymphatic vessels through which cancer is believed to spread.

Horsetail (Equisetum arvense)
Actions
Haemostatic for bleeding of genitor-urinary organs, styptic, a soothing non-irritating diuretic. Increases coagulation of the blood.
Re-mineraliser, anti-rheumatic, astringent, immune enhance, white blood cell stimulator.
Uses

Keynote: Genito-urinary system.
Blood in urine, prostatitis, chronic bladder infections, incontinence, urethritis, cancer of the womb.
· Natural source of silicic acid.
· Silica preserves elasticity of connective tissue, controls absorption of calcium (which it is high in),
and is necessary ingredient of nails, teeth, hair and the skeleton.
· Cleansing properties rapidly remove urates (uric acid) and cellulites from the system.
· Hastens repair of tissues.
· Take for one month followed by one week break due to heavy mineral content to avoid kidney strain.

Alfalfa (Medicago sativa)
Actions
Anti-cholesterol, anti-haemorrhagic, anti-enemia, anti-coagulant, anti-diabetic.
Uses

Lumbago, rheumatism, dyspepsia, back ache, chronic ulcer, sinus infections (ear, nose and throat).
· Rich in chlorophyll.
· Stimulates growth of supportive tissue and is useful for collagen disease i.e. arthritis.
· Contains 8 essential enzymes.
· Rich content of vitamins and minerals and offers an effective aid to cover wide range of diverse conditions.
· High in Vitamin K therefore useful preventative of high blood pressure.
· Promotes strong bones; increases vitality.
· Heals wounds, abscesses.
· Gently relieves constipation.
· Diuretic effect relieving kidney, bladder and prostate disorders.
· Helps to build body after surgery.
· Repair radiotherapy damage.

Contraindications: Do not take with Vitamin E the action of which it vitiates.