| Action: | Alterative |
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| Synonym: | Depurative |
A "blood cleanser" that facilitates the removal of waste products that interfere with the normal functioning of the body.
• Chronic skin conditions
- Acne
- Eczema
- Psoriasis
- Rashes
• Metabolic disturbances
Major
• Barberry (Berberis vulgaris)
• Burdock (Arctium lappa)
• Cleavers (Galium aparine)
• Goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis)
• Oregon grape (Mahonia aquifolium)
• Yellow dock (Rumex crispus)
Minor
• Amargo (Quassia amara)
• Blue flag (Iris versicolor)
• Boldo (Peumus boldus)
• Chelidonium (Chelidonium majus)
• Neem (Azadirachta indica)
• Poke root (Phytolacca Americana)
• Red clover (Trifolium pretense)
• Skin
• Detoxification
• Alteratives have a non-specific action and may be association with the improving liver and bowel function. Some possess antimicrobial activity and/or work on lymphatic system.
Hoffman D. Medical Herbalism. Rochester, Vermont: Healing Arts Press, 2003.
Barnes J, Anderson LA, Phillipson JD. Herbal Medicines, 3rd ed. London: Pharmaceutical Press, 2007.
Bone K. Principles and Practice of Phytotherapy. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone, 2000.
Bone K. A Clinical Guide to Blending Liquid Herbs: Herbal Formulations for the Individual Patient. St Louis, MO: Churchill Livingstone, 2003.
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AlterativeDefinitionA "blood cleanser" that facilitates the removal of waste products that interfere with the normal functioning of the body. Indications• Chronic skin conditions TreatmentsMajor Systems• Skin Mechanism• Alteratives have a non-specific action and may be association with the improving liver and bowel function. Some possess antimicrobial activity and/or work on lymphatic system. ReferencesHoffman D. Medical Herbalism. Rochester, Vermont: Healing Arts Press, 2003. |
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