GynoStemma (Gynostemma pentaphyllum)

• Acts as a scavenger in the stomach and intestines to eliminate waste and toxins from the body

• Helps accelerate metabolism by adjusting blood sugar and reducing blood fat

• Contains many beneficial amino acids and vitamins and minerals, including selenium, magnesium, calcium, iron, zinc, potassium, manganese, phosphorus and more

• Strengthens the body's overall health and thought to have a strong anti-fatigue effect

Senna (Cassia angustifolia, Locust Plant)

• A "cleansing herb" that relieves constipation, increases peristalsis, and helps soften stools

 Papaya (Carica papaya)

• Contains "papain", an enzyme chemically related to "pepsin" which helps digest protein in the body and acts as an anti-inflammatory
• A safe and natural digestive aid that helps prevent indigestion

Ginger (Zingiber officinalis)

• Excellent digestive aid that helps reduce stomach acids and contains anti-inflammatory components
• Relieves indigestion, gas pains, irritation to the intestinal walls, diarrhea, and stomach cramping
• Contains therapeutic properties that stimulate blood circulation, toxin removal, and cleansing of the bowels and kidneys

Peppermint (Mentha piperita)

• Soothes and comforts the stomach, promoting healthy digestion
• Stimulates the flow of digestive juice and bile and the expulsion of gas from the GI tract
• Helps with the treatment of ulcerative conditions of the bowel and intestinal colic

Echinacea (Echinacea purpurea)

• Stimulates the immune system to counter both bacterial and viral infections
• An alterative herb that can be used for long periods of time to gradually and gently detoxify the blood stream thus improving digestion, glandular secretion and assimilation
• Contains anti-inflammatory conponents

Chamomile (Matricaria recutita)

• Calms and relaxes the entire body; reduces anxiety; supports a healthy nervous system; helps ease digestion, tense muscles, and menstrual pain; relieves irritability; and helps sleep
• Contains anti-inflammatory properties that soothe the digestive tract and help relieve pain, indigestion, acidity, gas, gastritis, bloating, colic, ulcers and other inflammatory conditions of the digestive system

Rosehips (Rosa canina)

• Mild diuretic and laxative that helps soften stoos without purging
• Beneficial for constipation, infections, bladder problems and diarrhea
• Excellent nutritional supplement and helps prevent colds

Cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum)

• Used to combat microorganisms, diarrhea and other GI disorders, and has anti-oxidant properties

Hibiscus (Hibiscus sabdariffa)

• Used to treat constipation

• Possesses anti-inflammatory properties

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