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- 🌿 St. John’s Bush (Justicia secunda) | Blood-Building & Vitality Herb
🌿 St. John’s Bush (Justicia secunda) | Blood-Building & Vitality Herb | NYCherbs®
The Remedy:
🌱 Other Names: English: St. John’s Bush, Blood Root, Latin: Justicia secunda, Regional/Folk: Saint John’s Bush, Hierba de San Juan, Bois Saint Jean
✨ Key Benefits:
🩸 Supports blood health & iron levels
💪 Promotes vitality & stamina
🛡️ Strengthens immunity
🍃 Anti-inflammatory & healing support
⚖️ Restores energy balance
📌 Traditional & Modern Uses:
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Traditionally used in Caribbean and African herbal medicine for anemia and low blood vitality
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Brewed as a blood-building tea for women’s health and postpartum recovery
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Supports immune resilience and recovery from fatigue
🌼 Herbal Combinations:
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Nettle (Urtica dioica) → synergistic iron-rich blood tonic
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Moringa (Moringa oleifera) → adds nutrient density and energy support
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Dandelion Root (Taraxacum officinale) → enhances liver and detox support
🧴 Available Forms:
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Cut & Sifted Leaf
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Powder
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Capsules
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Herbal Tea/Infusion
⚠️ Consult a qualified herbalist or healthcare provider if pregnant, nursing, or under treatment for chronic conditions.