PLS II

PLS II is formulated to reduce inflammation of the mucous membranes, especially of the gastrointestinal, respiratory, and urinary tracts. PLS II contains herbs which stimulate the production of mucosal fluids to soothe inflamed and irritated tissues, as well as facilitate the elimination of irritants and toxins by providing a mild laxative action. PLS II also increases production of digestive fluids, reduces fever and swelling, and relieves pain. PLS II makes an excellent poultice for applying to external infection, inflammation, and swelling.

PLS II is used internally for colitis, constipation, diverticulitis, dry coughs, enteritis, fever, gastritis, hemorrhoids, irritable bowel syndrome, peptic ulcers, respiratory congestion and infection, and urinary tract infection and inflammation. PLS II can be used externally for abrasions, bites/stings, boils, blisters, bruises, cuts, infections, itching/irritations, minor burns, rashes, sores, ulcerous conditions, and wounds.

Fenugreek stimulates the production of digestive fluids to enhance digestion and assimilation of nutrients. Fenugreek provides anti-inflammatory properties which help soothe inflamed tissues, as confirmed by Belgian researchers. In fact, these soothing properties have been found to help stomach problems such as gastric ulcers and gastritis. Fenugreek also acts as a mild laxative to relieve constipation. Fenugreek increases the production of mucosal fluids to help remove allergens and toxins from the respiratory tract. Fenugreek acts as an expectorant and antispasmodic to loosen phlegm and help stop chronic coughs. Research has also found that fenugreek induces perspiration to help lower fever, a quality which has been compared by some authorities with that of quinine. In general, fenugreek encourages an overall improvement in health, weight gain, more efficient protein utilization, reduced phosphorous secretion, and increased red blood cell counts.

Studies show Golden seal acts as an astringent, producing a vasoconstricting—tightening of the blood vessels—effect. Golden seal’s astringent ability enables it to help tone mucus membranes, which in turn, aids ear, eye, nose and throat problems, stomach and intestinal disorders, prostate and vaginal complaints, and stops internal bleeding and prevents hemorrhaging. Golden seal acts as a mild decongestant, relieves excess mucus, and reduces fever and inflammation associated with glandular swelling and sinusitis. Golden seal also reduces inflammation and pain in mucosal tissues, and acts as a laxative. Golden seal increases the secretion of digestive enzymes and fluids, especially bile, which helps regulate liver and spleen functions. Golden seal is recommended for numerous gastrointestinal disorders, including colitis, enteritis, gastritis, hemorrhoids, hepatitis, intestinal infections, and peptic ulcers. Furthermore, berberine, an isoquinoline alkaloid found in golden seal, has been studied at length in both clinical and experimental environments for its antibacterial and amebicidal properties. Golden seal is high in vitamin C and trace minerals including cobalt, iron, magnesium, manganese, silicon and zinc. Golden seal also contains vitamins A, E, and the B-complex, as well as calcium and potassium.

Marshmallow is made up of about 37% starch, 11% mucilage, and 11% pectin. Marshmallow increases the production of mucosal fluids which soothes inflamed tissues and helps heal both internal and external inflammatory conditions. Marshmallow is especially beneficial for soothing and protecting mucous membranes and for counteracting excess stomach acid, gastritis, hiatal hernias, and peptic ulcers. Marshmallow is also considered mildly laxative, and is often used for various intestinal problems, including colitis, diverticulitis, enteritis, irritable bowel syndrome, and regional ileitis.

Slippery elm has been found to be an effective remedy for irritation of the mucus membranes, stomach, intestines, and urinary tubules. When slippery elm makes contact with inflamed surfaces, its mucilage coats and soothes irritated tissues, helping to protect them from injury and drawing out irritants and toxic substances. Slippery elm is believed to also soothe inflammation by stimulating nerve endings in the stomach and intestines which in turn, results in the secretion of mucosal fluids. Due to its high mucilage content, slippery elm has been shown to be quite effective for absorbing toxins from the bowel, balancing intestinal flora, and reducing bowel transit time. Slippery elm has been found extremely beneficial for acidity, arthritic inflammation, asthma, bronchitis, chronic cystitis, colic, colitis, constipation, convalescence, coughs, diarrhea, diverticulitis, gastroenteritis, hemorrhoids, inflammatory and irritable bowel conditions, pleurisy, sore throat, tuberculosis, ulcers, and weak digestion.