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Blood Tonic Cordial

Although a little horror sounding, blood tonic really is delicious with its fruity, raspberry taste.

With the qualities found in blood tonic it is said to be a delicious way to treat rheumatoid arthritis with Rosehips as its key ingredient. Blood tonic is also a great natural source of vitamins A, C, D and E. We recommend that you mix with sparkling water, for that extra fizz, but still water tastes just as nice.

Contains:

• Rosehips – high in vitamin C and also contains vitamins A, D & E, essential fatty acids, iron and antioxidant flovonoids.
• Nettles – Rich in vitamins and minerals cleanses liver & helps keep infections at bay. The common stinging nettle has been used for centuries to treat various conditions such as rheumatism, eczema, arthritis and gout. More commonly today, nettles have been used to treat urinary problems during the early stages of an enlarged prostate.

Reference:

• BBC news: Rose-hip 'remedy' for arthritis
• Artritis research campaign
• Parragon Book (2002): The New Guide to Remedies; 215
• Piers Warren; 101 uses for stinging nettles; Wildeye 2006; 20-21
• Chrubasik S et al. Evidence for antirheumatic effectiveness of a herba Urtica dioicae in acute arthritis: a pilot study. Phytomedicine 1997; 4: 105-108
• Mittman P. Randomised double-blind study of freeze dried Urtica dioica in the treatment of allergic rhinitis. Planta Med 1990; 50: 44-47
• Randall C et al. Randomised controlled trial of nettle sting for treatment of base-of-thumb pain. R Soc Med 2000; 93: 305-309.
• University of Maryland Centre: Stinging nettle
• Nettle (Urtica dioica) information and benefits