Persons with high blood pressure should not use Siberian Ginseng. The antibiotic effect of the plant has been scientifically verified. Echinacea has a deserved reputation for enhancing the immune system. Research shows that it stimulates the production of white blood cells, which fight infection, and that the polysaccharide in the herb has an anti-viral activity. It increases both the volume of water and the acidity of the urine, which makes it useful for most lower urinary tract infections.
Milk thistle is used to protect the liver.
Milk thistle increases production and storage of glutathione peroxidase in the liver. Glutathione peroxidase is a powerful antioxidant that provides protection to tissues of the liver and assists the liver in neutralizing toxins. Milk thistle also aids the liver in regenerating healthy tissue to replace damaged or diseased portions of the liver. Dandelion root has many properties that influence general health. It improves digestion by stimulating bile production, improves liver function, removes excess fluids from the body, improves circulation and strengthens weak arteries.