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Buckthorn

Buckthorn may help with*:

Constipation (13)

Supports organs and systems*:

Stomach (13)
Spleen (13)
Colon disorders (13)
Liver (13)

Notes about Buckthorn*:

Buckthorn is used as a mild laxative; it is milder than its near-relative cascara. It is safe to use for chronic constipation. (13)



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  7. The Natural Pharmacy - Complete Home Reference to Natural Medicine, by Schuyler W. Lininger, Jr., Alan R. Gaby, MD, Steve Austin, ND, Donald J. Brown, ND, Jonathan V. Wright, MD, Alice Duncan, DC, CCH
  8. The Encyclopedia of Healing Foods, by Michael Murray, ND and Joseph Pizzorno, ND, with Lara Pizzorno, N.A., L.M.T.
  9. The New Whole Foods Encyclopedia - Comprehensive Resource for Healthy Eating, by Rebecca Wood
  10. Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine, by Michael Murray, N.D., and Joseph Pizzorno, N.D.
  11. Food: Your Miracle Medicine, by Jean Carper
  12. The Complete Guide To Nutritional Health, by Pierre Jean Cousin and Kirsten Hartvig
  13. The Way of Herbs, by Michael Tierra L.Ac., O.M.D.
  14. Prescription for Nutritional Healing, by James F. Balch, M.D. and Phyllis A. Balch, C.N.C.
  15. The Way of Chinese Herbs, by Michael Tierra, L.Ac., O.M.D.
  16. Earl Mindell's Supplement Bible, by Earl Mindell

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