by admin | Jun 26, 2020 | Vitamins, Minerals and Herbs
(Sambucus nigra) Description The elder has diuretic and anti-mucus actions. It contains B-complex vitamins, calcium, carbohydrates, fat, potassium, protein, rutin, tannic acid, tyrosin, vitamins A and C. The potent parts of the plant are the berries, flowers,...
by admin | Jun 26, 2020 | Vitamins, Minerals and Herbs
(Echinacea) Description Echinacea originated in North America where the native Americans used it poultices, mouthwashes, and teas. Now popular worldwide, with herbalists prescribing the herb whenever anyone has infection or pus in or on their body. It is a blood...
by admin | Jun 26, 2020 | Vitamins, Minerals and Herbs
(Angelica sinensis) Description This is a vital herb used by Chinese medicine practitioners as a treatment for several gynaecological complaints. According to traditional Chinese medicine, this herb is characterised as sweet, acrid, bitter, and warm. How It May...
by admin | Jun 26, 2020 | Vitamins, Minerals and Herbs
(Harpagophytum procumbens) Description Devil’s claw has been used for centuries by Africans because of its ability to heal. Traditionally, the dried root was made into a tea used to treat indigestion, fevers, and blood disorders, while the fresh root was used...
by admin | Jun 26, 2020 | Vitamins, Minerals and Herbs
(Taraxacum officinale) Description Dandelion is a common garden weed but is touted as a valuable herbal remedy. It acts as a natural diuretic while also supplying potassium, a nutrient that is often lost through diuretic use. The plant is rich in the...
by admin | Jun 26, 2020 | Vitamins, Minerals and Herbs
(Turnera diffusa) Description This herb is renowned as an aphrodisiac throughout the world. It works because it enhances the action of testosterone. It is also an anti-depressant and mood enhancer. It has been used as a food additive in sweets, baked goods, and...