Name

Potassium

Action

A mineral responsible for many body functions. A deficiency may lead to Low blood pressure, abdominal distension, loss of appetite, muscular weakness, 'pins & needles', muscle cramps, abnormal heart beat, water retention / oedema, dizziness, intense thirst. Body Effects: potassium works with magnesium to open coronary arteries and other blood vessels. When associated with calcium, it closes and constricts vessels. Regulates the body acid/alkaline balance.

Uses

For Normal Water Balance, Muscle Contraction, Heart Function, General Health Maintenance.

Food Source

Meat, milk, wholegrains, potatoes, green vegetables, fresh fruit, cider vinegar. In the herbs alfalfa, chamomile, carrot leaves, dandelion root, kelp, nettles, plantain leaves.

Found In

CELLULoss, MAXvits, WATERgo, BONEfood

The data found on these information pages is independent and has been kindly supplied by courtesy of Mr. Thomas Bartram, Fellow, The National Institute of Medical Herbalists. Quotes from ‘Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine’.
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