Recommended Dietary Intakes Adults - 1950 - 5460 mg  This Vitamin Is Essential For Potassium is distributed throughout the body fluids including the blood, lymph and fluid in the cells. also water balance in the body.contraction of muscles.balance of acid...

(Plantago major) Description Plantain is a weed which usually shows itself as an irritating addition to people’s nicely manicured lawns. However, this plant is useful to the herbalist as it can aid in the treatment of diarrhoea and haemorrhoids.  Plantain also...

Phosphorus can be found in all living tissue and is vital for genetic functioning. Phosphorus can be used in toothpaste, fertiliser, and laundry detergent. Poisoning from phosphorus causes irritation of the mucous membranes and inflammation of tissue and over time, it...

(Mentha piperita) Description Peppermint plants, have been used medicinally for thousands of years. They reach a height of two feet or more, have purple stems and long leaves; and a familiar minty aroma.  Peppermint has been used as a remedy for indigestion since...

(Tabebuia impetiginosa) Description The native Indians of Brazil use the bark of this tree to heal many ailments. The extract from the tree is reported to anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-viral and is also considered an anti-inflammatory agent. It is thought to...

(Petroselinum crispum) Description This herb can be used as a healthy addition to salads as well as to aid a variety of ailments. Parsley possesses such nutrients as chlorophyll, potassium, phosphorus, iodine, calcium, vitamins C and A and works as a breath...

(Myristica fragrans) Description As early as the seventh century, Arabs used nutmeg for digestive disorders, kidney problems, and lymphatic ailments. Today it is used principally as a spice in cooking and as a treatment for diarrhoea, insomnia, indigestion, and...

(Urtica dioica) Description There would not be many people who have not experienced this herb’s famous sting. Nettle loses it’s sting when it is boiled or dried. Nettle has an erect stem and serrated, dark-green leaves.  A tonic made from the leaves and stems is...

(Commiphora molmol) Description Myrrh has many antiseptic and disinfectant properties and is used most often as a deodoriser. It fights through its direct antibacterial action. Myrrh has a history of being used as an ingredient in perfumes, cosmetics and in ancient...

(Verbascum thapsus) Description Mullein, is a common roadside plant that has large leaves and small, dense, yellow flowers. The dried leaves, flowers, and roots all serve as remedies. It has a strong binding action on tissue, and therefore is useful in treating...

Recommended Dietary Intakes adults - 75 - 250 mcg (however there is no set recommended dietary intake in Australia for this mineral.) This Mineral Is Essential For nitrogen metabolismiron utilisationcarbohydrate metabolism Sources Peas, beans, cereals,...

(Viscum album) Description There has been a great deal of superstition surrounding mistletoe. It was held sacred to various peoples in Europe who believed this plant could keep the evil spirits away from them. These days mistletoe is widely known as part of a...