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Agave

Botanicals / Herbs

Botanical Name or Chemical Name: Agave americana

Description: Agave is succulant plant native to southern and western United States and in central and tropical South America. It is from agavaceae family. Its leaf and root is used medicinally.

Oral Uses

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    Agave stimulates bowel movement; alleviates constipation. Take agave leaf tea or tincture daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

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    Agave is a carminative; helps eliminate gas. Take agave leaf tea or tincture daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

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    Agave alleviates joint pain; alleviates stiffness. Take agave root tea or tincture daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

Oral Actions

  • Action - Carminative RatingRating

    Agave is a carminative; helps eliminate gas. Take agave leaf tea or tincture daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Diuretic Rating

    Agave is a diuretic; increases and promotes urine flow. Take agave leaf tea or tincture daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

Recommended Dosage

Take agave leaf or root tea or tincture daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

Cautions & Side Effects

There is no known safety problems if used at suggested dosage.

Available Forms

Agave is available in nectar (syrup), tea and tincture form.

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