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DAMIANA LEAF
Turnera aphrodisiaca
Turnera diffusa.
Time of administration: afternoon.
Use for bronchitis, emphysema, nervousness, sexual stimulant. Excellent to prevent sexual impotency and infertility for male and female strengthens reproductive organs, helps with menopause, hot flashes. Nerve tonic and antidepressive. Key nutrients. Essential fatty acids, organic acids, calcium.

DANDELION
Taraxacum officinale
Time of administration: morning to evening.
Blood builder, good for kidneys, alleviates kidney/urinary tract problems, gallstones, jaundice, poisons. Helps to remove poisons from the liver beneficial in lowering blood pressure. Key nutrients. A, iron, manganese, phosphorus. The main constituents of dandelion root are taraxerol, choline, levulin, inulin and pectin. Out of these inulin is present in the largest amount-up to 25% may be found in the root. Inulin is currently used in modern medicine for the function of the kidneys. Inulin yields sub-variants of fructose and glucose, both naturally-occurring sugars, when subjected to acid hydrolysis. Although dandelion root is well known for its liver-strengthening, water-removing, and detoxifying properties, yet this new information should give it the recognition deserved for a fine pancreatic herb. Dandelion root is rich in calcium, phosphorus, sodium, potassium, with some iron and zinc in minimal amounts.

DELPHINIUM
Delphinium consolida

DESERT TEA
Ephedra

DEVIL'S CLAW
For inflammation of muscles and joints. Liver and kidney tonic. Key nutrients. Calcium, potassium.

DEVIL'S CLUB
Oplopanax horridus

DILL SEED
Anethum graveolenssns

DILL WEED
Anethum graveolenssns (graveolens)

DITTANY OF CRETE
Riganum dictamnus

DONG QUAI
Angelica sinesis
Regulates monthly menstruation. Helps maintain a proper hormone balance. Blood builder and tonic after child birth. Corrects skin problems, kidney disorders and balances high blood pressure overcomes vitamin E deficiency symptoms., Calms the nerves, is effective in all menstrual disorders

DULSEE

DYER'S BROOM
Genista tinctoria

DYER'S WOAD
Isatis tinctoria

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