GLUCOMANNAN: Glucomannan is the Western name for vegetable fibers derived from an Asiatic plant family known as konjac. Like many soluble fibers, Glucomannan can bind with a variety of substances in the digestive tract to slow digestion, relieve constipation and reduce the absorption of fat and carbohydrates. As such, Glucomannan is often used in products intended to reduce blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels as well as blood sugar. Because it can absorb up to 200 times its weight in water and promote a feeling of fullness, Glucomannan is frequently used in supplements intended to promote weight loss. CAPE ALOE: Cape aloe has been used in medicine for stimulating bile flow in order to cure abdominal afflictions. It is used to treat congestion, especially in the pelvic organs, abdomen, and head; for example minor prolapse of the uterus, prostate problems, constipation, and headaches. It is also useful for diarrhea with painful urination brought on by food intolerance. This is a common remedy for people who have a very sedentary lifestyle, especially the elderly and those who suffer fatigue. Aloe is also useful for those who have drunk too much alcohol, especially beer. CASCARA SAGRADA: Spanish priests in California, who noted that American Indians used the bark medicinally, gave this tree the name cascara sagrada, meaning "sacred bark." The Indians stripped the bark from the tree in early spring or autumn, dried it, and then aged it for at least a year. Cascara sagrada acts by irritating the intestines to produce wavelike contractions of the muscles of the intestinal wall. Properly diluted, cascara sagrada is especially useful as a mild laxative for elderly people or those in delicate health. LICORICE ROOT: Licorice is mainly used for medicinal purposes. Ancient records from Greece and other places show it was used in treatment of asthma, chest problems, and canker sores. The herb’s healing and demulcent properties come in use to treat a number of ailments especially of the digestive system. Inflammation, gastritis, peptic ulceration, excessive acid problems and canker sores are all treated with the herb. Licorice is also found to be useful to ease certain chest complaints, arthritis, and inflammation of joints, skin and eyes. GINGER ROOT: Ginger root is an excellent remedy for many digestive complaints, such as indigestion, nausea, gas, and colic. Ginger root relieves motion sickness and morning sickness. Ginger root's antiseptic qualities also make it highly beneficial for gastro-intestinal infections, including some types of food poisoning. Ginger root stimulates the circulation, and helps blood to flow to the surface, making it an important remedy for poor circulation to the hands and feet. By improving the circulation, ginger helps high blood pressure as well. BUTTERNUT BARK: Butternut Bark is good not only as a laxative, but also as a support treatment for various liver disorders and intestinal sickness, as practiced extensively in homeopathy. Butternut Bark, also called White Walnut, is used to expel, rather than kill, worms (vermifuge) during the normal course of laxative-induced cleansing of the body. When combined with anthelmintics, Butternut provides the means to eliminate a parasitic mass from the body. DANDELION LEAVES: Dandelion is one of the most effective detoxifying herbs. Working principally on the liver and gallbladder to help remove waste products. Dandelion also stimulates the kidneys to remove toxins in the urine. A remarkably well - balanced remedy, the root encourages steady elimination of toxins due to infection or pollution. Dandelion has major therapeutic benefits for many conditions, including constipation, skin problems such as acne, eczema, and psoriasis, and arthritic conditions, including osteoarthritis, and gout. MILK THISTLE SEED: German research from the 1970s onward has focused on silymarin, a substance contained in the seeds of milk thistle. This exerts a highly protective effect on the liver, maintaining its function and preventing damage from compounds that are normally highly toxic. It has been shown that severe liver breakdown, resulting from ingesting carbon tetrachloride or death cap mushrooms, may be prevented if silymarin is taken immediately before, or within 48 hours. In Germany, silymarin has been used successfully to treat hepatitis and liver cirrhosis. GOLDENSEAL ROOT: Goldenseal is a famous North American Indian remedy, first used for treating arrow wounds and ulcers. Goldenseal acts as a tonic to the mucous membranes throughout the body, resolving inflammation and clearing phlegm. Research has shown its ability to lower blood pressure and that it possesses powerful antibacterial and antiviral properties, making it applicable to a wide range of infections. *Biolexin also contains Chromium, Psyllium, Stearic Acid, & Magnesium Sterate. <<< Back To Supplements