Benefits

 Naturally-occurring source of saponins

• Saponins are phytosterols, steroid-like compounds similar to cholesterol, found in plants
• Saponin molecules are non-systemic, working only within the intestinal track, and not absorbed by the body

Cholesterol Support/Blood Purification

• Saponins work as “bile acid sequestrants” which bind with cholesterol and pathogens and are then removed through elimination
• Reduces the amount of cholesterol absorbed in the blood and increases the amount excreted

Toxins

• Helps decrease toxins that would otherwise be absorbed
• Alkalinity is increased while minimizing systemic acid build-up
• Prevents accumulation of undigested toxic waste
• Elimination of toxins within the digestive track preventing blood contamination

Digestive Track

• Encourages the growth of friendly bacteria while decreasing harmful bacteria
• Improves the efficiency of the digestive process

Elimination System

• Has been shown to break up inorganic mineral obstructions and deposits
• Minimizes the work load on the elimination organs (kidneys, liver, lymph, etc.)
• Works as a specific anti-inflammatory for conditions such as urethritis and prostatitis

Arthritic Conditions

• Reduces build-up of toxins that concentrate in the joints
• Has been routinely used to minimize arthritis symptoms
• Works as a “natural” (non-synthetic) cortisone-like steroid to reduce inflammation

Parts of the plant used include for therapeutic purposes:  Root