Alterative: alters/enhances the process of nutrition, metabolism, and tissue repair, restores the proper function of the body, and increases overall health and vitality.
Alteratives improve the body’s ability to eliminate waste through the kidneys, liver, lungs, or skin. As a blood and lymph tonic, they move the body to a state of health, removing indicators of systemic disintegration. Practitioners should consider these safe herbs for many diverse chronic inflammatory or degenerative diseases/conditions. For instance, alteratives would benefit those with chronic inflammatory skin conditions, arthritis, and autoimmune diseases.
