{"product_id":"pb-5","title":"HERBAL MAGIC - PB-5","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eNPN: 80033053\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eActs as a diuretic and helps relieve digestive disturbances.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePB-5 is useful for those who would benefit from elimination of excess body fluids such as those complaining of feet, ankle, and hand swelling, aching, and stiffness. Those who feel bloated and are retaining fluids, such as women during the premenstrual phase of their cycles, or those who are retaining water and also have gas and upset stomachs, can benefit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHerbal Magic’s PB-5™ formula contains synergistic herbs that act as a diuretic and help relieve digestive disturbances. PB-5\u003cspan\u003e™\u003c\/span\u003e is designed to promote fluid elimination.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSupplementing with natural herbs can help support the natural process of the kidneys, facilitating the elimination of excess fluid from the body. This formula promotes the elimination of excess body fluids, assists in the relief of urinary tract infections and helps to relieve digestive upset.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJuniper is traditionally used in Herbal Medicine to help relieve digestive disturbances such as flatulent dyspepsia (carminative). Juniper berries have long been used as medicine by many cultures. Traditional herbal medicinal uses have been related to conditions of the kidney and bladder, to increase the amount of urine to achieve flushing of the urinary tract as an adjuvant in minor urinary tract complaints.  It also offers symptomatic relief of digestive disorders such as dyspepsia and flatulence. Juniper berry is known for its antimicrobial activity.\u003csup\u003e\u003cspan size=\"1\" style=\"font-size: xx-small;\"\u003e1,2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csup\u003e\u003cspan size=\"1\" style=\"font-size: xx-small;\"\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e  Filipowicz N, Kaminski M, Kurlenda J, et al. Antibacterial and antifungal activity of juniper berry oil and its selected components. Phytother Res. 2003;17:227-31 \u003cbr\u003e \u003csup\u003e\u003cspan size=\"1\" style=\"font-size: xx-small;\"\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e Pepeljnjak S, Kosalec I, Kalodera Z. Antimicrobial activity of juniper berry essential oil (Juniperus communis L., Cupressaceae). Acta Pharm. 2005;55(4):417-22.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRODUCT MONOGRAPH FOR HERBAL MAGIC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e PB-5               NPN 80033053 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGENERAL INFORMATION \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePB-5 is a herbal formula that contains synergistic nutrients for the urinary system. The formula contains juniper and dandelion. Together these ingredients promote the elimination of excess body fluids, assist in the prevention and treatment of urinary tract infection and reduce inflammation in the urinary system. Supplementing with natural herbs can help nutritionally support the natural process of the kidneys that facilitates the elimination of excess fluid from the body. PB-5 is designed to promote fluid elimination and kidney function through its synergistic formulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRECOMMENDED USES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditionally used in Herbal Medicine as a diuretic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditionally used in Herbal Medicine as a urinary tract antiseptic to help relieve benign urinary tract infections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditionally used in Herbal Medicine to help relieve digestive disturbances such as flatulent dyspepsia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMECHANISM OF ACTION \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eResearch Suggests\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eJuniper (Juniperus communis) fruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Juniper is a European tree that is part of the Cupressaceae family. Juniper is known for its antimicrobial activity which is contained in the leaves of the plant. Juniper has also been shown to act as a diuretic agent and therefore promotes the formation of urine by the kidney.\u003csup\u003e\u003cspan size=\"1\" style=\"font-size: xx-small;\"\u003e1,2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e Juniper’s diuretic effect is through it’s aquaretic effect which increases urine volume but does not cause the excretion of electrolytes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDandelion (Taraxacum officinale) leaf:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Taraxacum officinale, commonly known as dandelion, possesses choleretic, diuretic, and anti-inflammatory properties. It is the sesquiterpenes lactones that are responsible for the diuretic effect of dandelion and may also be contributing to the mild anti-inflammatory effect. Recent pharmacological studies investigating the health promoting effects of dandelion have been promising. It is believed to aid in glucose modulation and promotes the flow of bile into the intestine. Dandelion may also provide treatment to counteract water retention.\u003csup\u003e\u003cspan size=\"1\" style=\"font-size: xx-small;\"\u003e3,4,5,6\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRECOMMENDED DOSAGE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e For oral use only.\u003cbr\u003e Adult: Take 1 capsule 3 times daily or as directed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDo not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.\u003cbr\u003eDo not use if you have a kidney disorder.\u003cbr\u003eDo not use if you have liver or gallbladder disorders and\/or bowel obstruction.\u003cbr\u003eFor occasional use only.\u003cbr\u003eConsult a health care practitioner for use beyond 4 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFORMULATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eMedicinal Ingredients:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Each capsule contains:\u003cbr\u003eJuniper (Juniperus communis) fruit .........100mg\u003cbr\u003e Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) leaf ............400mg\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eNon-medicinal ingredients:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHypromellose, magnesium stearate and microcrystalline cellulose.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORAGE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Store at room temperature away from direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eREFERENCES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003csup\u003e\u003cspan size=\"1\" style=\"font-size: xx-small;\"\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e Stanic G et al. Physiother Res 1998; 12: 494-97.\u003cbr\u003e \u003csup\u003e\u003cspan size=\"1\" style=\"font-size: xx-small;\"\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e Yarnell E. World J Uro 2002; 20: 285-93.\u003cbr\u003e \u003csup\u003e\u003cspan size=\"1\" style=\"font-size: xx-small;\"\u003e3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e Hagymasi, K et al. Phytother Res 2000;14:43:44.\u003cbr\u003e \u003csup\u003e\u003cspan size=\"1\" style=\"font-size: xx-small;\"\u003e4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e Schutz, K et al. J Ethnopharmacol 2006; 107: 313-23.\u003cbr\u003e \u003csup\u003e\u003cspan size=\"1\" style=\"font-size: xx-small;\"\u003e5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e Anonymous. Altern Med Rev 1999; 4(2): 112-14.\u003cbr\u003e \u003csup\u003e\u003cspan size=\"1\" style=\"font-size: xx-small;\"\u003e6\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e Sumanth M \u0026amp; Rana AC. 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