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NATURE'S WISDOM

Devil's Club roots

Devil's Club roots

$15.00 CAD
$15.00 CAD
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Wild-crafted - Hand harvested 
70 grams
Devil’s club (Oplopanax horridus or  Alaskan ginseng ) is a well-known shrub of western North American forests. It is probably the most important spiritual and medicinal plant to most indigenous peoples who live within its range.

Devil’s Club is known to be adaptogenic – meaning the plant’s compounds help our bodies adapt to and manage various stressors. This plant is also pain relieving, antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral, among many other medicinal actions.
The root tea has been reported to stimulate the respiratory tract and to halp bring up phlegm when treating colds, bronchitis and pneumonia.
It has also been used to treat diabetes because it helps regulate blood sugar levels.

Recently, pharmacological studies showed that O. horridus possessed anticancer, antibacterial, antidiabetes, antipsoriasis, antiarthritis, and antifungal and anticonvulsant activities.

Like many members of the Ginseng family, Devil’s club contains glysosides that are said to reduce metabolic  stress and thus improve one's sense of well - being. 

How to use it

The dried roots of of devil's club, boil it in boiling water for several minutes and brewed into a tea. 

Drink 2-3 cups a day if you are fighting the flu for adults and 1/3 dose for children under 10 as this is a protectoral tonic and immune booster.

Warning: Not indicated for those who are pregnant or nursing.

The information above is for educational purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose, cure, treat or prevent disease. Individual results may vary, and before using any supplements, it is always advisable to consult with your own health care provider.



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