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Information primarily for lymphatic disorders; I’m in a hurry so I didn’t have time to post many other uses for these herbs. As usual, ping me if anyone wants sources.

Kanchanar Guggulu - one of the several guggulu formulas. This traditional compound is based on the herb Kanchanar used for clearing accumulations in the lymphatic and digestive systems. Used for lymphadenopathy, cysts, fibroids, swollen lymph nodes in neck, goiter, lymphatic and sinus congestion, benign tumors, and hemorrhoids.

Haritaki
Chebulic Myrobalan
Terminalia chebula
Dosage 3-9 grams a day

Tissues: acts on all tissues
Systems: digestive, respiratory, excretory, nervous

Indications: Cough, asthma, hoarseness of voice, fatus, abdominal distention, malabsorption, constipation, eye diseases, liver weakness, spleen diseases, heart disease, skin diseases, nervous system disorders, edema, parasites, prolapsed organs, rheumatoid arthritis, high cholesterol, skin ulcers, leucchorea, spermatorrhea, obesity.

Precautions: pregnancy, severe exhaustion, dehydration

I will post more about Haritaki tomorrow but posting the most relevant to one FReeper now.

It is commonly used to increase the digestion and absorption of vital nutrients, burn toxins, dispel flatus, and promote regular bowel movements and healthy well formed stool. It helps to cleanse and nourish plasma and lymphatic tissue.

Notes on a few for lymphatic tissue:
Eucalyptus can help with lymphatic congestion, a tea from the leaves.

Burdock
Arcticum lappa
Tissues: plasma, blood
systems: lymphatic, criculatory, respiratory, digestive, urinary

Conditions: Eczema, psoriasis, rashes, acne, liver diseases, fever, lymphatic congestion, nephritis, edma, hypertension, gout, arthritis.

Both the seeds and root are deeply cleansing to the liver, blood, and lymphatic system. (I have never seen Burdock seeds for sale, but I am never without Burdock root powder. It can be grown easily and is often found as a “weed”, not to be comfused with Yellow Dock). I will post more about Burdock soon.