Alteratives better known as "blood purifier" are herbs which alter(purify) the blood. Most herbs for blood purification promote the cleaning action of the spleen, liver, kidneys, and bowels. Poor diet and bad habits ,such as drinking and smoking, must be corrected to remove the cause of the toxicity of the blood. Herbs such... as Barberry, Dandelion, Yellow dock, Sarsparilla are a few alteratives.
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