The Therapeutic Power of Fresh Plant Juices
Flora is excited to announce the launch of the Salus Pure Natural Plant Juice line, formerly known as Schoenenberger Juices. These newly repackaged juices contain 100% natural, highly concentrated, active ingredients pressed from fresh cellular plants and filled directly into glass bottles, without the addition of alcohol, sugar or other preservatives.
Salus Pure Natural Plant Juices are unique – nothing has been taken away by way of evaporation, fermentation or drying. They are processed within 2-3 hours of harvesting thus retaining all the active ingredients that the plants contain. Therefore Salus Pure Natural Plant Juices are ideal to help maintain the natural processes of the body.
The Salus Pure Natural Plant Juice line provides you with a wide range of natural pure healing plant juices to deal with many of today's common ailments and conditions. From Artichoke to strengthen the liver and gallbladder; Hawthorn for heart and circulatory problems; to St. John's Wort for nervous disorders – Salus Pure Natural Plant Juices are the therapeutic juice of choice!
Get the most out of your herbs
We know that supplements are only effective if they are well absorbed by the body. Dried herbs (in tablets or capsules) tend to be poorly assimilated; liquids are preferred because the active constituents are already in solution and pass quickly into the bloodstream where they can be utilized.
But which liquid to choose?
There are three general forms of liquid extraction methods: infusions (flowers and leaves) or decoctions (bark, roots and berries) are what many people refer to as "herbal teas"; tinctures are liquid extracts of either dried or fresh herb in a water/alcohol or water/glycerin base; and herbal juices are just that, the juices expressed from fresh plants.
Infusions and decoctions are relatively weak extracts of herbs and are therefore best taken as a tonic over an extended period of time. Only water-soluble organic compounds can be extracted using this "tea" method, so it is not suitable for all plants or even for all parts of a given plant. Tinctures are popular because they are more potent than teas, are well absorbed and have a long shelf life due to the alcohol content, which prevents microbial growth. Tinctures do extract more of the constituents of the plant than do infusions or decoctions, however the alcohol content is a deterrent for many people, especially those with compromised liver, kidneys or gastrointestinal tract (alcohol metabolism can tax the organ systems); people suffering from or recovering from alcohol abuse; or those with sensitivity to alcohol.
Plant juices are expressed from organically grown herbs within 2-3 hours of harvesting. This produces the ideal liquid herbal preparation because the key therapeutic constituents remain bathed in the cellular fluids of the plant. Essentially, the juice is recognized by the body as food, which allows for maximum absorption and utilization. This is because the nutrients in plants are attached to glycosides, organic compounds that aid in the absorption process. Just like juicing any other kind of food, only the fibre is taken away; this allows for ingestion of a therapeutic amount of the plant (it takes 2 kg of fresh plants to yield 2-4 cups of juice). The juice floods the body with medicinal compounds plus vital minerals and vitamins that are naturally occurring, as Mother Nature intended. Some of the constituents in Salus Pure Natural Plant Juices, which are not necessarily present in other forms of herbal remedies, are: volatile oils, bitters, trace elements, mucilages, tannins, flavonoids and saponins.
Note: Not intended as medical advice.
 Once a plant has been dried it is impossible to restore the original harmonious balance. The healthy concentration that nature has created exists in its pure form only in the fresh plant.
Walther Schoenenberger,
originator of Salus fresh plant juices
It’s a simple fact.
Our bodies expect to be fed a diet rich in a range of naturally occurring nutrients. While some can be obtained from fresh fruits and vegetables, many more are found in herbal and medicinal plants that are no longer a natural part of our diet. When we deprive ourselves of vital nutrients we often become ill.
So what’s a body to do?
1924
In 1924, Swiss pharmacist,Walther Schoenenberger, discovered that the juice of plants pressed on the day of harvest, and immediately pasteurized and bottled, retain their full therapeutic benefits.
The rest was history.
As demand for his fresh juices quickly spread across Europe, Shoenenberger began researching the juices from a number of traditional healing and dietary plants until he could establish a link between efficacy and common health issues such as indigestion, respiratory problems and constipation.
Schoenenberger took steps to ensure the plants that went into his products were cultivated and harvested with the utmost care and free of pesticides and heavy metals; a practice still scrupulously adhered to today. |
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It takes hundreds of St. John’s Wort flowers to fill a bottle of Salus Pure Natural St. John’s Wort juice, and our attention to harvesting early morning at optimum ripeness, and specialized pressing and bottling within hours, means the whole goodness of the fresh plant makes it to you: phytonutrients, minerals, vitamins, enzymes, saponins, tannins, trace elements, bitters, mucilage, and etheric oils.
Mother Nature knew what she was doing. Our motto is to add nothing, remove only the hard-to-digest fibres and preserve the goodness. Naturally.
These plant juices provide a high bioavailability of nutrients and are absorbed quickly!
| IMPORTANT: If you have been diagnosed with an illness of any kind, please consult a physician before using natural health products as a remedy. |
Invigorate and heal with medicinal herbal plant juices
Low on energy, feeling the lack of summer sun, or struggling with the pain of gout or constipation? Juices can improve your quality of life.
Provide the body with missing nutrients. Include Salus Pure Natural Plant Juices and a healthy dietary regime. It’s such a simple process. Take the appropriate Salus Pure Natural Plant Juice for 3 to 6 months, coupled with a deliberate effort to introduce more fresh fruits and vegetables into the daily diet, and balance may be re-established.
Salus Pure Natural Plant Juices are all natural and unadulterated, without sweeteners or other flavour enhancers. Add natural fruit or vegetable juice for flavour. (Mother Nature had good intentions, but she didn’t always have good taste)
Liver function
Artichoke has been traditionally used as a medicine to treat toxic and infectious kidney disorders, liver stagnation, as well as rheumatic conditions.
In the 1930’s, clinical studies confirmed artichoke’s value in lowering cholesterol levels. More recently, clinical studies have shown a significant reduction (approximately 20%) in total cholesterol and average body weight (average loss = 5 Kg) in those individuals treated with an artichoke extract.
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• Liver cell regenerator and protectant (liver and gallbladder disease or inflammation, prescription drug use)
• Reduction of cholesterol and triglycerides
• Reverses sluggish digestion and chronic constipation
• Improves rheumatic conditions such as osteoarthritis |
Availabity: 200 ml
Dosage: The recommended adult dosage of Salus artichoke juice (2 teaspoons) twice a day undiluted or with a little liquid before meals.
Warning: Artichoke juice should not be recommended to those who have a known allergy to artichokes and other plants in the Asteraceae family. Due to its activity as a choleretic, it should also be avoided in complete obstruction of gall ducts severe cases of gallstones. Artichoke should be avoided during pregnancy and lactation.
Heartichoke Caesar
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1 cup tomato juice or tomato based cocktail
2 tsp artichoke juice
Hot sauce to taste
1 tsp worcestershire
Season to taste.
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Gout / Rheumatic conditions
Traditionally used as a treatment for bladder and kidney complaints. Fresh birch leaf juice is formally recognized for its ability to hasten the removal of waste products such as uric acid through the urine - making it beneficial for kidney and bladder stones, rheumatic conditions and gout. Unlike many other herbs used for this function (i.e. juniper), birch juice is effective without irritating the kidneys and can be safely used to reduce fluid retention and swelling during detoxification.
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• Increases the flow of urine, thereby decreasing fluid retention in the body
• Functions as a “blood cleanser” to remove and eliminate unwanted waste products from tissues in the body
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Availabity: 200 ml
Dosage: The recommended adult dosage of Salus birch juice is 20ml (4 teaspoons) with plenty of liquid twice a day.
Warning: While using birch juice, if a fever or blood in the urine occurs, treatment should be discontinued. Similarly, with acute rheumatic complaints, if reddening, swelling or overheating of the joints occurs, the administration of birch should be discontinued. Due to a lack scientific evidence, birch should not be used for children under the age of 12, pregnant women or breastfeeding mothers. Birch juice should not be used in irrigation therapy when fluid retention is caused by impaired kidney or heart function.
Birch apple
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Add 2 tsp of birch juice into half a glass of organic apple juice
Stir and serve
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Poor digestion
Black radish is traditionally used as a digestive stimulant. Today black radish is well-known for its balancing effect on the digestive tract and for improving the absorption of food into the body. Not only does it prevent congestion of bile from the liver, but black radish also helps to prevent inflammation of the gallbladder and the formation of gallstones. Due to its antimicrobial properties, black radish may also be used for yeast infections.
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• Stimulates digestive juices
• Improves frequency of bowel movements
• Destroys yeast and bacteria in the digestive tract
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Availabity: 200 ml
Dosage: The recommended adult dosage of Salus black radish juice is 20ml (4 teaspoons) undiluted or with a little liquid 2-3 times per day.
Warning: Do not use in the presence of gallstones in the gallbladder or bile duct. Should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding or for children under the age of 12. Should be avoided by individuals with hypothyroidism. If irritation of the digestive tract occurs mix with slippery elm powder to decrease its pungency.
Did you know?
• Over 90% of the plants used are organically cultivated. Some plants which cannot be grown organically, are wild-crafted through a time-consuming, carefully monitored process.
Elevated blood pressure
Celery is traditionally used to stimulate digestion. Celery is effective in combination with other herbs in treating high blood pressure and fluid retention through the elimination of excess fluids from the body. Celery reduces acidity in the body as a whole, making it useful in rheumatic conditions, urinary stones and gout. Since celery is both antiseptic and antispasmodic, it is useful in the treatment of urinary tract infections such as cystitis and infections of the bladder.
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• Improves rheumatic disease such as arthritis and gout
• Lowers elevated blood pressure
• Decreases fluid retention
• Improves digestion
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Availabity: 200 ml
Dosage: The recommended adult dosage of Salus celery juice is 20ml (4 teaspoons) undiluted or with six times the amount of fluid twice daily before meals.
Warning: Should be used with caution in the presence of kidney disorders. Should not be used in pregnancy or lactation.
Did you know?
• Salus Fresh Plant Juices have been manufactured with the same consistent care for over 70 years.
Respiratory issues
Traditionally used as a cough remedy, today coltsfoot is the remedy of choice in chronic lung conditions and has proven particularly effective in chronic emphysema. It is especially effective in resolving a dry morning cough allowing for the clearance of stubborn phlegm. This condition is normally experienced with whooping cough, smokers cough, bronchitis and emphysema.
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• Liquefies stubborn mucous allowing for its expulsion
• Resolves dry persistent coughs
• Decreases irritation and inflammation of mucous membranes lining the respiratory tract
• Immune stimulant: minimizes the risk of viral and bacterial infection in the respiratory tract
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Availabity: 200 ml
Dosage: The recommended adult dosage of Salus coltsfoot juice is 10ml (2 teaspoons) undiluted or with a little liquid twice daily before meals.
Warning: This exclusive Salus Haus strain of Coltsfoot is the only variety that complies with German standards regarding the maximum allowable limit of pyrrolizidine alkaloids but due to remaining traces, it is still advised to avoid use during pregnancy, lactation, and any liver disease. Not suitable for children under the age of 6.
Did you know?
• To extract the best possible juice, the plants are thoroughly chopped, placed in layers and cold pressed under high pressure
• The plant material left over after pressing is re-used as compost
Detoxification
Today, dandelion is used to stimulate the body's entire cellular metabolism. The leaf is typically used as a diuretic to treat high blood pressure and fluid retention. The root is considered to be one of the most effective detoxifying herbs, working principally on the liver and gallbladder to remove waste products. Additionally dandelion has therapeutic benefits for many conditions including constipation, skin problems including acne, eczema, psoriasis, and arthritic conditions such as osteoarthritis and gout.
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• Decreases fluid retention in the body
• Removes and eliminates unwanted waste products
• Stimulates the production & release of bile to improve conditions such as skin problems, arthritic conditions and digestive disorders
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Availabity: 200 ml
Dosage: The recommended adult dosage of Salus dandelion juice is 20ml (4 teaspoons) undiluted or with a little liquid twice daily before meals.
Warning: Should not be used in the case of complete obstruction of the gallbladder ducts, intestinal obstruction or an infection of the gall bladder.
Spring Cocktail
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4 teaspoons fresh pressed dandelion juice
2 teaspoons fresh pressed nettle juice
Mix in 1 cup of grapefruit and pineapple juice
Excellent for detoxification and skin conditions
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Salus Echinacea Juice
Immune support
Today, echinacea is the most important immune stimulant in Western herbal medicine. It is used for many types of infections (i.e. all bacterial, fungal and viral infections such as influenza, colds, throat infections, respiratory infections, skin infections) and is particularly helpful for chronic infections, such as post-viral chronic fatigue syndrome. Echinacea has also been used with great success for treating allergic conditions such as asthma.
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• Immune modulator: balances immune function
• Destroys bacteria and fungi
• Wound healing
• Decreases allergic reactions
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Availabity: 200 ml
Dosage: The recommended adult dosage of Salus echinacea juice is 5ml (1 teaspoon) undiluted or with a little liquid twice daily before meals.
Warning: Consult a health-care professional if you have “progressive diseases” such as tuberculosis, leukemia , collagen disorders, multiple schlerosis, AIDS, HIV infection, and other autoimmune conditions. Allergic reactions may occur in isolated cases. Medicines made using Echinacea preparations have been observed to cause skin rashes and itching.
The Defence Cocktail
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1 teaspoon fresh pressed Echinacea juice
3 freshly squeezed organic oranges
2 freshly squeezed organic lemons
Add honey to sweeten
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Salus Hawthorn Juice
Improves circulation
Hawthorn is one of the oldest domestic medicinal plants in the Western world, traditionally used for sore throats and to increase the flow of urine for kidney problems. Today, it is now considered to be the most significant herb for disorders of the heart caused by a lack of oxygen to the heart muscle. It also normalizes blood flow in the body – reducing blood pressure when it is elevated and raising blood pressure when it is low. Generally it is completely safe and well tolerated.
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• Heart tonic : improves the efficiency of the heart
• Protects the heart from damage
• Decreases blood pressure
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Availabity: 200 ml
Dosage: The recommended adult dosage of Salus hawthorn juice is 10ml (2 teaspoons) undiluted or with a little liquid 2-3 times before meals.
Warning: Action is gentle, thus effective only with extended use.
Hawthorn Energy Cocktail
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2 teaspoons fresh pressed hawthorn juice
Mix with 1 cup apple and carrot juice
Add a twist of organic lemon
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Constipation
This blended formula combines two traditional herbal constipation remedies. The sap of the manna ash tree provides gentle stimulation to facilitate bowel movements while the mild and delicious fig syrup prevents constipation. The result is immediate and long-term normalization of bowel function.
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• Fruit sugars of fig and manna, especially when used as a syrup, have a pronounced but gentle laxative effect
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Availabity: 200 ml
Dosage: Children should take 20-30ml (4-5 teaspoons) of the syrup each day in the morning or evening. Adults should determine the right dose between 30-60ml (1-3 tablespoons)- and take the required syrup accordingly.
Warning: Individuals with sensitivities may suffer from nausea and flatulence following the use of fig syrup. Should not be taken in the case of intestinal obstruction.
Did you know?
• It takes almost 3/4 pound of plant to make a bottle of Salus plant juice. (Imagine how many St John’s Wort flowers that would be)
• Salus Fresh Plant Juices may contain natural sediment. This is a natural, bio-active colloidal substance which should be dispersed within the juice by shaking.
Salus Nettle Juice
Poor complexion
Although the stinging nettle is considered a commonplace weed, it remains one of the most important medicinal herbs in natural medicine. In modern herbal medicine, nettle is primarily used as a cleansing, detoxifying herb that stimulates the metabolism, helping the body excrete toxins. Nettle is an ideal remedy for many skin conditions (i.e. eczema and dermatitis), arthritic conditions and allergic reactions (i.e. hayfever and asthma).
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• Decreases fluid retention in the body
• “Cleansing” action in the body
• Decreases allergies and intolerances
• Improves arthritis and other rheumatic complaints
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Availabity: 200 ml
Dosage: The recommended adult dosage of Salus nettle juice is 10ml (2 teaspoons) undiluted or with a little liquid in the morning and at midday.
Warning: Individuals who are allergic to nettle stings should not apply fresh juice topically.
Did you know?
• Salus Fresh Plant Juices will remain fresh in their sealed bottles for 5 years. Once opened they should be kept refrigerated and consumed within one week.
Salus St. John’s Wort Juice
Nervous tension
Traditionally used to treat ulcers, burns, wounds, abdominal pains, and bacterial diseases, today St. John’s Wort is used as a nerve tonic for mild to moderate depression, along with nervous exhaustion caused by overstrain. It is also used for nerve pain such as “pinched” nerves and sciatica, nervous restlessness, insomnia, seasonal affective disorder, anxiety and irritability during menopause and hormonal imbalances. Due to its antiviral properties, it is also effective in the treatment and prevention of acute and chronic infections caused by viruses.
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• Antidepressant: prevents or relieves mild to moderate depression
• Invigorates and restores nervous system health
• Supports digestive health through the release of bile from the liver
• Antiseptic and antiviral
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Availabity: 200 ml
Dosage: The recommended adult dosage of Salus St. John’s Wort juice is 10ml (2 teaspoons) undiluted or with a little liquid 2-3 times per day before meals.
Warning: Contains agents that cause photosensitivity at high doses. Has been found to cause a weakening of the effect of prescription and over-thecounter medications. If you are prescribed other medications (i.e. anticoagulant drugs such as coumadin, cyclosporine, or oral contraceptives), please consult with your healthcare provider.
Berry happy Cocktail
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1 tablespoon fresh pressed St. John’s Wort juice
Mix 1 cup with fresh organic berry juice
Tip: add in frozen berries
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Salus Valerian Juice
Insomnia
Traditionally used as a sedative. Today, as result of extensive research in Germany and Switzerland, valerian is used to encourage sleep, improve sleep quality and lower blood pressure associated with stress and anxiety. Since it has a calming effect on the nervous system, it is useful in the treatment of nervous excitability for those who find it difficult to “switch off”, including insomnia originating from anxiety or over-excitement. In addition, many symptoms of anxiety including tremors, panic attacks and palpitations can be relieved with valerian. Since it relaxes muscles, it is helpful for tension headaches associated with anxiety.
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• Calming effect on the nervous system
• Reduces muscle spasms and tension
• Helps to reduce pain and spasm in the GI tract
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Availabity: 200 ml
Dosage: The recommended adult dosage of Salus valerian juice is 10ml (2 teaspoons) 2-3 times a day. For insomnia associated with stress and anxiety, 10-20 ml (2-4 teaspoons) is recommended, undiluted or with a little liquid, 30 minutes before going to bed.
Warning: In some individuals, valerian can aggravate drowsiness particularly in high doses. Very rarely, individuals may find valerian stimulating and should avoid its use. Should not be taken during pregnancy and breast-feeding. Should not be used by children under the age of 12.
Quick reference guide for fresh plant juice therapeutic combinations
| IMPORTANT: If you have been diagnosed with an illness of any kind, please consult a physician before using natural health products as a remedy. |
The power of
fresh
• Salus Pure Natural Plant Juice contains the full range of nutrients with the bio-availability of food.
• The plant juices contain the complete contents of the plant, unchanged in their natural balance.
• 100% juice. No additives or preservatives. No pesticides or heavy metals.
• During the growing period, random samples of the medicinal plants are taken to carefully monitor the active constituents in the plants
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