The following is excerpted from The Professional's Herbal Formula Handbook No. 20, comprising 131 pages of traditional information and recent scientific data that describes the medical properties, physiological action and therapeutic uses for each of the 24 ingredients outlined in this formula.

Adaptogenic, alkalinizer, alterative, anabolic, analgesic, anodyne, antacid, anthelmintic, anti-anginal, anti-bilious, antibiotic, anti-cahexic, anti-catarrhal, anti-dyscratic, anti-infective, antioxidant, antiphlogistic (anti-inflammatory), antiseptic, antispasmodic, anti-tetanic, aperient, aperitive, appetizer, bacteriostatic (anti-bacterial), balsamic, biocatalyst, calmative, carminative, mild relaxant cathartic, cell proliferant, cholagogue, choleretic, condiment, counterirritant, cytophylactic, cytotoxic, decongestant, depurative, detoxicant, diaphoretic, disinfectant, diuretic, expectorant, immuno-potentiating, immuno-stimulant, mild laxative, microbicidal (anti-microbial), nutritive, parasiticide, mild purgative, rejuvenative, relaxant, restorative, sedative, sialagogue, spasmolytic, stimulant (circulatory and secretolytic), stomachic, tonic, vasodilator, vasotonic, vermicidal, vermifuge and viricidal (anti-viral).

Alleviates any general fluids dyscrasia (abnormal or pathological condition) throughout the entire gastro-intestinal tract accompanied by intermittent visceral pain, abdominal cramping, epigastric fullness or distension, and various inflammatory conditions associated with the retention of excessive by-products of carbohydrate, fat or protein metabolism (due to improper food combinations) that leads to the onset of various forms of dyspepsia (including acid, atonic, catarrhal, cholelithic, colonic, fermentative, flatulent, functional, gastric, intestinal, nervous, ovarian, reflex or salivary), flatulence (intestinal gas), gastralgia (gastric colic pains), gastric hypersecretion (hydrochloric acid secretory insufficiency), heartburn (pyrosis), indigestion (such as acid, lipid [fat], gastric, intestinal, nervous or sugar) or cardiovascular erethism (false angina), and eliminates any form of cachexia (state of malnourishment and general debility) throughout the stomach and bowels while removing any belching, constipation, enteritis, gall bladder disorders, gastritis, headaches, intestinal obstructions, liver disorders, nausea or ulceration associated with excessive accumulations of toxic waste materials, pathogenic bacteria and microbes or putrefactive fecal matter throughout the duodenum and colon; removes any gastralgia (gastric colic pains) or gastrodynia (gastric neuralgia) accompanied by mental depression, headaches, epigastric fullness or distension, and sharp pains that radiate throughout the entire epigastrium (upper middle region of the abdomen), due to nervous temperament, mental anxiety, gastric ulcers, anemia, gastric hypersecretion (hydrochloric acid secretory insufficiency), hyperacidity (excessive secretions of hydrochloric acid), or various reflexive disturbances in the bladder; relieves any impaired or weakened digestive capabilities (chronic dyspepsia, indigestion or irritable bowel syndrome) characterized by sensations of fullness or discomfort in the abdominal region (accompanied by griping pains or soreness, cramps, stomach rumblings (due to flatulency), heartburn, dizziness (head flush), headaches, nausea, belching, heart palpitations, constipation, scanty urine, soft or flabby tongue, and excessive accumulations of painful gas pressure or flatulence throughout the stomach, duodenum and colon), due to continual abuse of food or drink in the form of overeating, incomplete mastication or chewing (caused by eating too rapidly), excessive intake of food or drink that is too hot or cold, improper diet (such as excessive consumption of refined carbohydrates, coffee, tea or alcoholic beverages), deficiencies of niacin (resulting in hydrochloric acid secretory insufficiency or gastric hypersecretion), cigarette smoking, or aerophagia (spasmodic swallowing of excessive amounts of oxygen while eating, especially during periods of nervous stress, strain or tension associated with anxiety, fear or worry); removes any intense retrosternal burning sensations throughout the stomach region (heartburn or pyrosis) accompanied by reflexive eructations into the esophagus of an irritative and somewhat acrid fluid or sour liquid (chyme), due to the presence of excessive quantities of uric acid or other morbid matter associated with fermentative or putrefactive conditions caused by improper food combinations; eases any nervous dyspepsia (gastric neurosis) characterized by disturbances within the nervous system (which controls the stomach through the cerebro-spinal centers) that leads to impaired functional capabilities throughout the entire digestive tract, due to overwork, lack of proper exercise, overeating, fear, grief, worry, anxiety, despondency, mental excitement, or the excessive intake of extremely rich foods; alleviates any acid dyspepsia (hyperchlorhydria) associated with acidosis or overacid conditions in the stomach, as well as any ovarian dyspepsia caused by various disturbances in the ovaries; eliminates any catarrhal dyspepsia associated with excessive catarrhal accumulations throughout the gastro-intestinal tract accompanied by gastric inflammation, as well as any salivary dyspepsia caused by defective or deficient secretion of saliva (salivary secretory insufficiency); removes any functional dyspepsia associated with atonic (lack of tonicity throughout the digestive organs) or nervous origins, as well as any reflex dyspepsia caused by reflex disturbances from certain organ disorders that are not directly related to the digestive processes; acts as a replacement for alcoholic stimulants during conditions involving the atonic dyspepsia of dipsomania, and eliminates any atonic dyspepsia or catarrhal gastritis by (1) stimulating the nerves in the gastric mucosa, (2) promoting increased secretory flows (gastric juices), and (3) enhancing greater peristaltic activity throughout the entire gastro-intestinal tract; removes any atonic dyspepsia associated with deficient secretions (gastric secretory insufficiency), and eases any form of debility associated with deficient gastric activity; eliminates any impaired, scanty or viscous secretions accompanied by pale, relaxed or flabby mucous membranes, and re-establishes any repressed or suppressed secretory flows (biliary, gastric, intestinal, pancreatic and salivary); alleviates any deficient glandular activity in the mouth, especially when the tongue is dry, elongated and parched from lack of secretions or secretory flows; activates a hyperemic state in the gastric mucosa, along with increased secretory flows and accelerated peristaltic movement throughout the entire musculature of the stomach and bowels; acts as a systemic alkalinizer, and displays antacid properties in order to eliminate any acidosis or uremic poisoning in the blood vessels, mucous membranes or tissue-systems throughout the gastro-intestinal tract; exhibits significant antispasmodic, balsamic, calmative, relaxant, sedative and spasmolytic effects upon the smooth muscles of the stomach and bowels in order to soothe and relieve any localized abdominal griping pains or cramping sensations (stomach cramps) associated with various spasmodic conditions, due to the presence of excessive accumulations of flatulence or intestinal gas throughout the gastro-intestinal tract; displays antispasmodic and spasmolytic activity, due to the presence of a bitter resinous compound; exhibits anti-anginal properties in order to remove any anginal pain characterized by spasmodic suffocative attacks, and displays anti-tetanic activity in order to relieve any extreme muscular spasms throughout the gastro-intestinal tract; acts as a counterirritant (due to the presence of the oleoresinous compound capsaicine) by inhibiting the supply of a protein known as the "nerve growth factor" (NGF) while producing such a large depletion of a hormone referred to as "substance P" (SP) from the hypothalamus gland so that all pain signals located throughout the body are no longer capable of being transmitted to the brain, thereby removing any feeling of pain during conditions involving various painful digestive disorders; displays analgesic and anodyne properties in order to relieve any painful stomach cramps, and acts as a stomachic tonic during conditions involving atonic dyspepsia; exhibits carminative activity in order to remove any excessive accumulations of gas or flatulence from the stomach and bowels, and displays stomachic properties in order to enhance the functional capabilities of the stomach, duodenum and colon; exhibits stomachic effects in order to increase the production of gastric and pancreatic digestive fluids, which are necessary for the proper digestion of sugars and various other essential nutrients; displays cholagogue and choleretic activity in order to remove any liver stasis (stagnation), and relieves any atonic conditions in the biliary channels or liver deficiencies (hepato-biliary insufficiency) by promoting increased drainage; dispels any stagnant or excessive accumulations of bile, and stimulates the flow of bile directly into the duodenum; exhibits significant choleretic and cholagogue properties in order to remove any putrefaction or septicemia in the bloodstream, which ultimately leads to the development of autointoxication (auto-toxemia) throughout the entire circulatory system and gastro-intestinal tract; exhibits anthelmintic, vermicidal, vermifuge and parasiticidal activity in order to destroy and expel any intestinal worms or parasitic infestations, and produces easier and more copious alvine evacuations; displays aperient and mild laxative properties in order to promote gentle evacuations of toxic debris or fecal matter from the intestines, and acts as a mild cathartic and purgative in order to stimulate increased peristaltic movement and the accelerated defecation of any toxic accumulations or metabolic waste materials from the lower bowels; displays aperitive and appetizer effects in order to stimulate the appetite, and exhibits condiment properties in order to enhance the overall savoriness of various foods; displays anti-catarrhal and expectorant properties in order to accelerate and strengthen the functional capabilities of the entire expectoration process, thereby facilitating the loosening and expulsion of any excessive gummy or viscid mucoid or phlegmatic accumulations from the entire gastro-intestinal tract (especially the duodenum and colon); exhibits cytophylactic and cytotoxic activity in order to provide stronger cellular defense mechanisms against many physical or chemical agents, and displays anti-infective and disinfectant properties in order to promote increased resistance by destroying any invasive or harmful pathogenic bacteria, microbes or viruses that are often responsible for various infectious states or inflammatory conditions; exhibits bacteriostatic, microbicidal and viricidal activity in order to strengthen and increase the resistance of the gastro-intestinal tract against any invasive or harmful bacteria or microbes, as well as to inhibit the further development of any infectious or inflammatory conditions associated with the onset of various digestive disorders; demonstrates significant antiphlogistic effects in order to inhibit the formation of certain inflammatory compounds (such as histamine, leukotrienes, prostaglandin, serine proteases and thromboxanes), as well as to reduce any severe inflammatory swelling associated with any degenerative conditions by exerting an extremely positive influence towards correcting any internal inflammatory conditions throughout the entire gastro-intestinal tract (especially the duodenum and colon); exhibits significant antiseptic activity by destroying the vitality of any organized living ferments in order to prevent the onset of putrefaction or septicemia, and precipitates the proteins in any inflamed tissues in order to provide a mildly antiseptic and protective coating (under which the regeneration of new tissue occurs) for the mucous membranes and tissue-systems throughout the entire gastro-intestinal tract; acts as an effective antiseptic in order to remove any septic conditions associated with tissue degeneration or ulceration, and promotes increased suppuration and a steady toning or restorative impression to the entire glandular system (especially the liver, spleen and lymph glands); displays biocatalytic activity in order to enhance greater assimilation of those essential nutrients that are necessary for the increased production of energy and vitality, thereby accelerating certain rejuvenative processes associated with the repair of any damaged blood vessels, mucous membranes or tissue-systems throughout the entire gastro-intestinal tract; acts as a biocatalyst in order to accelerate and accentuate the transport of all the other herbal ingredients throughout the entire organism to specific areas of the body, and displays significant antioxidant effects in order to enhance the transport of additional oxygen directly into the cells and tissue-systems throughout the stomach, duodenum and colon; acts as a cell proliferant in order to stimulate increased cellular mitosis (cell division and reproduction) in an adequate nutritional environment, as well as to accelerate the healing processes by promoting increased granulation and greater resolution during the repair of any damaged blood vessels, tissue-systems or mucous membranes throughout the entire gastro-intestinal tract; displays cell proliferant activity in order to inhibit the normal aging process within the cells or tissue-systems, thereby extending the overall lifespan of the entire organism; demonstrates powerful adaptogenic (balancing and strengthening) activity in order to increase the overall resistance of an organism towards any adverse influences or stressful conditions (whether they be physical, chemical or biological), especially throughout the blood vessels, mucous membranes and tissue-systems of the gastro-intestinal tract, and both the central (cerebro-spinal centers) and peripheral nervous systems; promotes increased adrenal-cortico activity and corticosteroid production, thereby enhancing its immune-boosting capabilities; exhibits immuno-potentiating and immuno-stimulatory effects in order to enhance greater long-term immune potential and overall systemic immunity (or immune cell activity) and increased immune response (by activating the body's natural defense mechanisms), particularly in relation to the removal or restoration of any degenerative conditions throughout the bloodstream and gastro-intestinal tract; demonstrates sialagogue activity in order to promote increased salivation from the salivary glands, particularly during dry mouth conditions associated with various inflammatory conditions; promotes increased salivary flows, due to reflex paralysis of the vaso-motor nerve fibers located along the branches of the 5th nerve; acts as a secretolytic stimulant in order to promote increased gastric, enteric, pancreatic or intestinal secretory and motor activity, and enhances greater peripheral circulation (due to its antioxidant activity); promotes increased overall bodily warmth by stimulating vigorous blood circulation, rather than directly affecting the metabolic or nerve processes; exhibits significant antioxidant effects in order to provide greater oxygen-transport capabilities throughout the entire circulatory system and gastro-intestinal tract, as well as enhance the transport of additional oxygen directly into the cells and tissue-systems throughout the entire organism; acts as a circulatory stimulant by increasing the blood flows throughout the circulatory system in order to enhance greater nutrient transport, absorption and utilization, thereby accelerating the healing processes associated with the repair of any nutritional deficiencies or insufficiency throughout the entire organism; acts as an effective nutritive and rejuvenative tonic to the bloodstream and gastro-intestinal tract during convalescence (due to the presence of rich sources of carbohydrates, cobalt, fats, iron, magnesium, niacin, phosphorus, potassium, protein, sodium, zinc and vitamins A, B1, B2 and C) in order to enrich, nourish and replenish any nutritional deficiencies or insufficiency throughout the circulatory system, which leads to the development of various degenerative or debilitative conditions associated with dyspepsia, flatulence, heartburn and indigestion (such as muscle spasms or cramps, sensations of fullness or discomfort in the abdominal region accompanied by griping pains or soreness, cramps, stomach rumblings [due to flatulency], dizziness (head flush), headaches, nausea, belching, heart palpitations, constipation, scanty urine, soft or flabby tongue, impaired combustion of carbohydrates, fats [lipids] or proteins that leads to acidosis, and excessive accumulations of painful gas pressure or flatulence throughout the stomach, duodenum and colon); removes any impaired absorptive capabilities, while enhancing the overall assimilative processes; demonstrates significant rejuvenative and restorative properties upon the basic plasma tissue-systems throughout the entire organism, thereby enhancing the production of vital bodily fluids while providing greater enrichment through increased assimilation of the various organic mineral salts; accelerates the recuperative processes that are essential in order to overcome any chronic degenerative or debilitative diseases or illnesses, while facilitating greater recovery response during convalescence in order to fully regain optimal health and well-being; restores increased gastric tonicity while maintaining the overall equilibrium by regulating the various bodily secretions, and improves the peripheral (capillary circulation) and nerve tone throughout the entire gastro-intestinal tract; cleanses the entire circulatory system, and promotes increased tissue repair throughout the gastro-intestinal tract; acts as a vasodilator in order to enlarge the blood vessels, thereby allowing additional toxic waste materials to flow through the kidneys and empty into the colon during the detoxification process; activates the bodily processes of detoxification and elimination in order to cleanse and purify the bloodstream and tissue-systems, and increases both sensible and insensible perspiration in order to more effectively enhance the eliminative capabilities of the body; acts as an eliminative vasotonic to the blood, liver and splenic functions, as well as upon the eliminative functions of the lymphatic system; enhances the overall cleansing process by dilating the surface capillaries in order to more effectively remove any toxic debris or metabolic waste materials through the pores of the skin, and increases the secretion and elimination of urine in order to provide further support to the inner cleansing process; displays alterative activity in order to correct any disordered bodily function, thereby activating increased alterations in both metabolic and tissue functions as a defensive measure against the onset of acute or chronic disease; exhibits restorative effects in order to regain increased vigor or vitality and greater strength, while enhancing normal tissue and metabolic functional capabilities; demonstrates alterative and restorative properties in order to re-establish healthy systemic functional capabilities, as well as to establish greater vascular tone throughout the entire organism (due to its ability to stimulate increased secretory flows); exhibits alterative effects in order to stimulate the anabolic growth processes, thereby enhancing the repair of any degenerated, deteriorated and debilitated cells or tissues (while promoting the elimination of any catabolic waste materials); displays tonifying effects in order to permanently enhance the overall energy-levels throughout the entire organism, without adversely affecting the functional capabilities of any particular organ or system.

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