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Aloe vera (Aloe barbadensis)
Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum) Flaxseed Oil (Linum usitatissimum) Ashwagandha (Winter Cherry) 5-HTP Ginger Root Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum) Fenugreek (Trigonella Foenum-graecum) Spirulina (Arthrospira platensis) Evening Primrose Oil (Oenothera biennis) Ginkgo biloba Licorice Root (Glycyrrhiza glabra) Turmeric (Curcuma longa) Chamomile (Matricaria recutita) Sage (Salvia officinalis) |
Latest HerbsPistachiosPistachios are one of the oldest, and most nutritious, edible nuts. More herb info. Peanuts Peanuts (Arachis hypogaea), which are also referred to as groundnuts, are a member of the Plantae Kingdom. More herb info. Walnuts Walnuts are actually seeds not nuts! They grow in little green fruits that look like grainy textured apples on walnut trees, which are any tree from the genus Juglans. More herb info. Chilli Peppers There are a number of peppers in cultivation that are known as chilli peppers, but the term usually refers to the cayenne pepper, Capsicum annuum (see also our Cayenne article). More herb info. Pomegranate Chock full of antioxidants, and known to contribute a variety of other health benefits, the pomegranate (Punica granatum) is a vital component of Mother Nature's medicine cabinet. More herb info. |
I love nuts, but I've always worried that eating them will pile on the weight as they are high in calories, but thankfully new research from the University of Otago, New Zealand, shows that eating nuts lowers bad cholesterol and reduces the risk of heart disease without making you gain fat. Sounds p... - Read more
The news today is that Coconut Oil is excellent for dental health as it fights harmful bacteria including streptococcus and also fungal infections such as Thrush. Using Coconut Oil to clean your teeth also allows you to avoid all the harsh chemicals and fluoride found in most toothpastes. And if you... - Read more
It is usually assumed that breast growth is closely related to oestrogen levels in the body, so those wanting to firm up their breasts often try phytoestrogen supplements. Whilst these are still a valid source of phytoestrogens, new research seems to suggest that breast growth can also be stimulated... - Read more
The immune boosting health benefits of Silver has been known to Royal families for thousands of years since at least Roman times. I fact the term "blue bloods" comes from the slight grey tinge that can occur to the skin of people who consume too much silver. I decided to chance this effect and try C... - Read more
The benefits of bee propolis have been well-known for a long time but, as with many natural remedies, some of this knowledge has been obscured in recent times. Using natural substances to cure various ailments is something that our ancestors did with much success. Many people are now re-discovering... - Read more