Herbal Combinations

Articles about Nature's Sunshine's many Herbal Combinations.  Formulas that contain nutrients like vitamins and minerals (in addition to herbs) are listed under Nutritional Formulas.

CBG Extract

Antispasmodic, Sedative and
Anti-Inflammatory Remedy

CBG Extract is a useful remedy for earaches, tinnitis and other ear-related problems.  It's also useful for many common ailments like sore throats, teething, colds, flu, chicken pox and measles.

JP-X

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JP-X
Herbal formula for urinary tract infections and edema

JP-X is a diuretic formula that also contains herbs to fight urinary tract infections. It can be used for UTIs, bladder infections, edema, cystitis and urethritis.

Kidney Activator

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Kidney Activator
Herbal diuretic formula for water retention and other urinary tract problems

Kidney Activator is an herbal diuretic formula, that also has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties. It can be used to reduce water retention and to help fight urinary tract infections.

Cramp Relief

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Cramp Relief: Powerful Antispasmodic Formula

Cramp Relief is an antispasmodic formula for easing muscle cramps. Although it is primarily used for women suffering from menstrual cramps, it may be helpful for any type of cramping or spasm, including labor pain, afterbirth pain, muscle cramps or Charlie horses, griping (bowel spasms), adult colic, hiccough, asthma, tension in the chest due to anxiety, gallbladder pain and even convulsions.

KB-C

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KB-C: The Herbal Chiropractor

KB-C is a Chinese formula that corrects a deficiency of the Chinese water energy. It strengthens the organs associated with water in the body, namely he kidneys and bladder. In addition it also strengthens the bones. It can be helpful for chronic urinary problems, backache, arthritis, osteoporosis and prostate problems. Many years ago I started calling KB-C the "herbal chiropractor" and many people now refer to this combination by that phrase. 

Kudzu/St. John's wort

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Kudzu/St. John's Wort

Kudzu/St. John’s wort is a formula with a variety of benefits.  Originally formulated to help alcoholics overcome their addictions, it has other valuable benefits, such as reducing gut inflammation and leaky gut syndrome, easing pains in the neck and relieving mild depression, anxiety or headaches.

HY-C

HY-C is a formula that treats dryness or a deficiency of yin.  The Chinese name for this formula Bu Yin means "nourish yin."  HY-C relieves feelings of thirst, heat and dryness.  It helps tissues to hydrate properly and is helpful for hypoglycemia and people who are pre-diabetic.

Mood Elevator

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Mood Elevator

Mood Elevator is a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) formula that is used to relieve sagging energy (chi). It is helpful for sadness, depression, fatigue, insomnia and anxiety. Unlike modern Western approaches to depression which focus on the neurotransmitter serotonin, Mood Elevator works in a holistic manner to relieve depression and sadness by balancing liver, digestive, intestinal and nervous functions.

Herbal Trace Minerals

Herbal Trace Minerals is a simple, but effective formula for healthier pets and people.  It provides minerals and nutrients in an herbal form that promote general health.  Originally formulated as a pet supplement, it works just as well for people.

LBS II

LBS II is a tried and true herbal laxative formula that has been around for over three decades.  Formulated by herbalist Stan Malstrom, LBS II is a lower bowel formula designed to stimulate intestinal peristalsis and improve bowel function.  It contains several laxative herbs, along with herbs that stimulate production of digestive enzymes and bile.  It also has mild diuretic and blood-purifying effects.