Degenerative disease is often facilitated by the accumulation of toxins in the body. Do not take goidenseal internally on a daily basis for more than one week at a time, do not use it during pregnancy, and use it with caution if you are allergic to ragweed. Do not use Siberian ginseng if you have hypoglycemia, high blood pressure, or a heart disorder. Hawthorn, licorice, red clover, and sarsaparilla cleanse the blood. Avoid it completely if you have high blood pressure.
Yellow dock cleanses the blood and detoxifies the liver.
Black cohosh catnip, lemon balm, passionflower, skullcap, and valerian root have anti-stress properties and can help nourish the nervous system.