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Watercress
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The complex array of minerals and trace minerals in watercress has given it a place in traditional herbalism as an aid in degenerative disorders and endocrine deficiencies. Anemia; mineral deficiency.. Osteoporosis. Calcium deposits. Thyroid deficiency; one of the few land-sources of iodine. Pituitary imbalances. High blood sugar. Slow growth in children. Has an affinity for the skin in chronic cases, eczema, chronic eruptions with general poor health. Sinus congestion, head cold, chronic lung congestion. Chronic mucous conditions in general. High in anti-oxidants; studies show promise as an adjunct(not a cure) in damage from lung cancer
Dosage: 1/2 to 1 dropperful (20 to 40 drops) in a swallow of water 2 to 3 x a day
Contraindications: Pregnancy. Active ulcer, gastritis.
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