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Aloe vera (Aloe barbadensis)
5-HTP Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum) Ashwagandha (Winter Cherry) Turmeric (Curcuma longa) Flaxseed Oil (Linum usitatissimum) Green Tea (Camellia sinensis) Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum) Ginger Root (Zingiber officinale) Garlic (Allium sativum) Black Cohosh (Cimicifuga racemosa) Evening Primrose Oil (Oenothera biennis) Cayenne (Capsicum annuum) Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) Ginseng (Panax ginseng) |
Latest HerbsSea BuckthornThe Sea Buckthorn is becoming increasingly popular for its impressive range of healing properties! Sea-Buckthorn is a thorny shrub that grows near rivers and in sandy soil along the Atlantic coasts of Europe and throughout Asia, where it has been used for centuries in traditional medical applications. More herb info. Euphrasia/Eyebright Herbal use of Eyebright, or Euphrasia officinalis, dates to the 14th century when it was described as a cure for all eye maladies. More herb info. Horny Goats Weed The herbal plant known as Horny Goat Weed gets its name from the Latin term "Epipmedium"(often mis-spelt as: Epimedium). More herb info. Tarragon Tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus) is an aromatic herb that is considered one of the four finest seasoning ingredients in traditional French cooking. More herb info. Cocoa Beans Cocoa beans are known to have more than 300 healthful compounds. More herb info. |
Flu Time Well it's Flu time again unfortunately! Thankfully so far we haven't had a major Flu epidemic, such as the dreaded Bird Flu. However any strain of Flu tends to be very unpleasant and can sometimes be lethal, so it's important to help the body be prepared. Many people think that any im... - Read more
A new purple tomato has been produced that's packed full of anthocyanins! See this news article on the BBC website. A team of Scientists created the new tomatoes and they're hoping it's high Anthocyanin content will help it act as a wonder tonic! Anthocyanins are Glycosidic pigments found in blue... - Read more
Vitamin B3 Are you worried about losing your brain power?? Do you feel your faculties have lost their edge? If so, you're not alone. Many people feel their memory and mental clarity seems to lose its sharpness past about the age of 30. I certainly feel that since having my 4th child last year my... - Read more
5-Hydroxytryphophan, or 5-HTP, is converted in the body to the neurotransmitter serotonin (5-HT), with the help of vitamin B6. The effect of 5-HTP is thought to be due to the fact that an artificially high supply of 5-HTP causes the brain's serotonin-producing neurons to increase production. Incr... - Read more