The Herbs

The original Hokamix is a blend of thirty different herbs. In a carefully chosen proportion they:
- cleanse the body (from the inside)
- support digestion and metabolism and
- improve absorption of nutrients and replenish deficiencies.

The exact recipe of course is a 'trade secret'. The following herbs are however included in the Hokamix products:

Alfalfa (Lucerne)
Contents include amine and amino acids, vitamin A/B/C/D/E/K, saponins, silicic acid, coumestrol, many fatty acids.
It enhances appetite and digestion. Silicic acid favours regenerative wound processes of skin and mucous membranes, has in general a positive effect on affections of connective tissue. This silicic acid is essential for active bone formation, strength and elasticity of cartilage.

Cayenne (Capsicum frutescens)
Contents include capsaicin, vitamin A/C, etheric oil.
Stimulates the cardiovascular system and enhances digestion.

Wild violet (Viola tricolor)
Contents include salycic acid, saponins, alkaloids, flavonoids (rutin).
Salycic acid and rutin have a positive effect in case of joint inflammation and skin disorders such as eczema, psoriasis and acne. Viola tricolor is also mildly laxative.

Goldenrot (Solidago Virgae aurea)
Contents include saponins, flavonoids, etheric oil, inulin, rutin.
Flavonoids enhance gall-bladder secretion and are mildly laxative, in this way stimulating digestion.

Poison Oak (Rhus Toxicodendron)
Contents include urushiol/ureshenol, toxicodendric acid, flavonoids.
Has a positive effect in case of tendinitis, arthritis, lameness, HD and skin disorders such as eczema.

Stinging nettle (Urtica dioica)
Contents include acetylcholine, choline, histamine, mucilage, tannins, silicic acid, and is a rich source of minerals like iron and calcium.
Is used to enhance digestion, in case of osteoporosis and cartilage wear, eczema, extreme moulting and allergy.

Garlic (Alium Sativum)
Contents include vitamin A/B/C, alliin.
Enhances motility in stomach and intestines, and digestion. Most effective against bacteria, worms, mycosis, lice, ticks. Reduces cholesterol blood level.

Lungwort (Pulmonaria officinalis)
Contents include mucilage, saponins, allantoin, silicic acid, minerals.
The presence of silicic acid and allantoin makes it an important herb for cartilage and bone tissue.

Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis)
Contents include etheric oil, flavonoids, rosmarinic acid.
Rosmarinic acid stimulates liver, gall-bladder and smooth muscles of the intestines. Rosemary has the reputation to have a positive influence on blood, eyes, hair and memory. 
Saint John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum)
Contents include glycosids, flavonoids, etheric oil, tannins, choline, rutin.
Has an antibacterial action. Rutin is anti-inflammatory and spasmolytic (abolishes spasms in the gut).

Comfrey (Symphytum officinale)
Contents include allantoin, mucilage, steroidal saponins, vitamin A/B, silicic acid.
Cell division and growth of connective tissue, bone and cartilage is positively influenced by allantoin. That is the reason why Comfrey is often used in case of Hip Dysplasia (HD), injured periosteum and torn joint ligaments.
Lady’s mantle (Alchimella vulgaris)
Contents include kaemferol, quercetin, salycic acid, ascorbic acid, triterpenes.
It fortifies the muscles and increases tonus (or tension) of tissues. Kaemferol, quercetin and salycic acid reduce inflammation