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Eyebright – Euphrasia officinalis
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$12.60 – $61.20Eyebright dates to the 14th century when it was described as a cure for all eye maladies.
Eyebright herb contains many chemical, organic and nutritional properties that may not only aid in treating eye problems but also may help with a number of other health conditions.
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Epilobium – Epilobium parviflorum
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$13.95 – $65.20Traditional uses for this herb includes for enlarged prostate, inflammation of the prostate, gastrointestinal disorders, kidney and bladder disorders, rectal bleeding, menstrual disorders, cystitis, urinary infections, diarrhoea, mouth lesions and irritable bowel syndrome
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Elecampane – Inula helenium
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$6.70 – $32.60Historically Elecampane was the herb of choice for treating tuberculosis.
Chinese medicine and Ayurvedic medicine both use it for the treatment of asthma and bronchitis.
In the 1800’s, lozenges, candy, and cough drops were all produced from elecampane root.
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Elderberry Fruit – Sambucus nigra
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$9.80 – $46.25Elderberry fruit is a very function and potent antioxidant fruit.
This makes it a powerful immune booster.
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Elder Flower – Sambucus nigra
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$9.80 – $46.25Elder has been considered as ‘the medicine chest’ for country folk because of its many varied uses.
The Elder flower which is sold here has been used to treat wounds and burst sustained in battle during war times.
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Echinacea Ariel – Echinacea purpurea
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$8.95 – $43.50Echinacea is a Native American medicinal plant named for the prickly scales in its large conical seed head.
Several laboratory and animal studies suggest that echinacea contains active substances that boost immune function, relieve pain, reduce inflammation, and have hormonal, antiviral, and antioxidant effects.
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Dong Quai – Angelica sinensis
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$10.30 – $47.60Dong quai root has been used for more than one thousand years as a spice, tonic, and medicine in China, Korea, and Japan.
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Devils Claw – Harpagophytum procumbens
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$9.70 – $47.20Devil’s Claw could well have been given its name for its ability to trap animal who attempt grazing on it.
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Dandelion Root – Taraxacum officinale
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$8.90 – $42.90This root helps to detoxify the liver and gallbladder.
Dandelion increases bile production and reduces inflammation to help with alleviating gallbladder problems and blockages.
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Dandelion Leaf – Taraxacum officinale
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$6.80 – $33.20This weed-like superfood is a diuretic that helps the kidneys clear out waste, salt, and excess water.
This inhibits microbial growth in the urinary system too.
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Dan Shen – Salvia miltorrhiza
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$7.40 – $32.60Dan Shen is also known as Red Sage and has been used as a mouth wash to help heal gingivitis
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Damiana – Turnera diffusa
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$12.60 – $58.70I call Damiana the ‘Hip Herb’ as it works from the knees up and belly button down.
It is also hip because it relieves stress and anxiety as well as having potent aphrodisiac effects.
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Cramp Bark – Viburnum opulus
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$8.20 – $39.55Cramp bark got its name exactly because it is good for cramps.
It has had so much popular use as a medicine over the centuries that its common name reflects exactly what it has been used for.
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Couch Grass – Agropyron repens/Elymus repens
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$6.80 – $33.20Couch Grass is a love of the herbalist and a curse to the gardener as it takes over gardens.
Couch Grass has been used by people to assist with prostatitis, urinary tract disorder and urinary stones.
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Corydalis – Corydalis ambigua
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$14.90 – $72.20Corydalis is a potential ingredient in most any formula used to treat pain. The root of the Corydalis plant in Chinese is known as YAN HU SUO.
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Cornsilk – Zea mays
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$9.30 – $44.95Zea mays the botanical name for corn comes from the Greek language meaning to live. Mays comes from Spanish, the same word as a term in a native Mexican language meaning “mother,” or “mother of life”, reflecting the central importance of corn in the lives of early Americans.
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Comfrey Root – Symphytum officinale
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$8.80 – $42.80Comfrey has been used externally for its wound healing capabilities.
Comfrey’s other name is Knitbone and it makes it a very valuable herb to use heal and mend inflammation, sprains and broken bones.
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Comfrey Leaf – Symphytum officinale
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$7.10 – $34.70Comfrey has been used externally for its wound healing capabilities, it has does this extremely fast – sometimes too fast as skin forms over a wound before it has healed properly.
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Coltsfoot – Tussilago farfara
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$8.10 – $39.20Since the days of ancient Greece and Rome coltsfoot has been used to relieve asthma and bronchial congestion.
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Clivers – Galium aparine
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$6.80 – $32.80Clivers has many names, cleavers, goosegrass, grip grass or hayruff to name a few. It is a great blood cleanser and lymphatic cleanser.
It will also help to flush out gall stones if the tea is drunk regularly.
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Cinnamon Bark – Cinnamomum zeylandicum
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$6.60 – $31.25Cinnamon (Dalchini) is a herb traditionally used by many ancient cultures.
It is indicated for a variety of ailments including gastrointestinal problems, urinary infections, relieving symptoms of colds and flu and has remarkable anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties.
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Chlorella
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$15.80 – $67.25Chlorella is becoming one of our most scientifically researched foods.
Japan increased its nationwide consumption of chlorella after Fukushima fall out as they knew its shown proven detoxifying effects against radiation.
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Chickweed – Stellaria media
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$6.60 – $32.20Chickweed is ‘THE’ best anti itch herb.
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Chaste Tree – Vitex agnus castus
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$5.90 – $28.40Chaste tree has traditionally been used by women for its hormonal effects.
It has been used by women experiencing issues related to the menstrual cycle – be it pain, irritability, absence or prolonged.
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Chapparral – Larrea tridentata
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$13.90 – $52.80Chaparral is also known as creosote bush because of its taste. Do not let that put you off as this is a potent herb with a lot of punch.
It is a powerful healing herb that grows in the desert regions of the American Southwest, in quite arid condition.
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Chamomile – Matricaria recutita
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$8.90 – $42.95Traditionally the flowers were boiled and drunk in tea form to cure aches and pains, as well as relieving frustration and impatience.
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Celery Seed – Apium graveolens
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$4.80 – $23.50During Ancient times, Indian Ayurvedic medicine used celery seeds to treat colds, flu, water retention, poor digestion, different types of arthritis and certain diseases of the liver and spleen.
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Cayenne – capsicum spp.
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$5.60 – $26.95Here are 8 science-backed benefits of cayenne pepper!!!
- May Boost Your Metabolism. The capsaicin in cayenne peppers has metabolism-boosting properties. …
- Can Help Reduce Hunger. …
- May Lower Blood Pressure. …
- May Aid Digestive Health. …
- May Help Relieve Pain. …
- May Improve Psoriasis. …
- May Reduce Cancer …
- Easy to Add to Your Diet.
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Cats Claw – Uncaria tormentosa
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$8.20 – $39.95Cats Claw is a woody vine native to the Amazon rainforest and other places in South and Central America.
Ancient Peruvian medicine used Cats Claw for digestive complaints, stomach problems, cancers, arthritis and to treat wounds.
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Catnip – Nepeta cateria
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$16.30 – $78.50Catnip is an herb well known for its popularity and dreamy effects on cats.
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Cascara – Rhamnus pursiana
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$8.40 – $39.85Cascara sagrada is an herbal medication used for centuries as a laxative.
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Caraway Seeds – Carum carvi
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$5.60 – $19.80Caraway is a familiar kitchen spice found as the crunchy seeds on top of dark rye breads though this spice is also one of the best herbs to use to prevent bloating.
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Californian Poppy – Eschscholzia californica
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$13.30 – $64.80The Native Americans used California poppy for colic, sleeplessness and griping stomach pains.
It is often used to counter excitability and nervousness in children will great promise for hyperactive children.
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Calendula – Calendula officinalis
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$9.95 – $42.95Mediterranean calendula or pot marigold has been used for medicinal purposes since at least the 12th century in Europe though now it is grown as an ornamental plant throughout the world.
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Burdock – Arctium lappa
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$7.80 – $36.25Burdock is another herb native to Europe and North America.
Burdock has been used as a blood tonic and purifier. It has been suggested that Burdock can rid the body of harmful toxins and assists the lymphatic system.
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Bupleurum – Bupleurum falcatum
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$29.30 – $142.20Bupleurum is a member of the parsley family and has been a staple herb used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for over 2,000 years.
It is referred to as “Chai Hu”
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Bugleweed – Lycopus europaeus
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$10.60 – $51.40Bugleweed is an herbaceous plant native to North America, Europe and Northwest Asia.
Bugleweed is a specific for overactive thyroid, especially when symptoms include shortness of breath, palpitations and shaking.
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Boneset – Eupatorium perfoliatum
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$5.60 – $27.30Boneset was a favourite medicine of the North American Indians, who called it by a name that is equivalent to ‘Ague-weed.
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Bladderwrack – Fucus spp
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$6.90 – $32.95Bladderwrack is a form of kelp that has been used medicinally for centuries.
The main use of the herb has been for the stimulation of the thyroid gland as a treatment for obesity and cellulite.
The high iodine content of the herb stimulates thyroid function which boosts metabolism.
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Black Walnut Hulls – Juglans nigra
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$11.95 – $56.80Black Walnut has been used in herbal medicine for thousands of years.
Black walnut is native to the Eastern part of North America.
Traditionally Black walnut has been used to treat parasitic conditions.
Its high tannin and juglone content also is speculated to oxygenate the blood as well as kill parasites.
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Black Cohosh – Cimifuga racemosa
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$17.95 – $85.60Black Cohosh has been used by Native Americans for more than two hundred years, after they discovered the root of the plant helped relieve menstrual cramps, moderate menstruation and reduce ill symptoms during menopause.
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Bilberry Leaf – Vaccinium myrtillus
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$7.70 – $38.60Bilberry leaf and fruit contain a variety of antioxidant compounds that may prevent the development of heart problems.
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Barley Grass Powder – Hordeum vulgare
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$11.70 – $56.70Barley grass is a green superfood that has its emerald green colour showing its high levels of chlorophyll which is superior in its high levels of nutrients, enzymes and minerals.
Barley grass offers more protein than a sirloin steak, five times the amount of iron as broccoli, seven times more vitamin C than orange juice and 11 times more calcium than milk.
It is definitely in the Superfood category.
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Barberry Root – Berberis vulgaris
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$10.40 – $49.95Medicinal use of barberry dates back more than 2,500 years.
It has been used for centuries for supporting and stimulating the liver.
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Bacopa Herb – Bacopa monnifera
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$9.95 – $49.90Traditionally Bacopa was used as a brain tonic to enhance memory development, learning, and concentration and to provide relief to patients with anxiety or epileptic disorders.
Bacopa is also known and the ‘Memory Herb.’ In ancient Ayurvedic Medicine it is called Brahmi and is touted to be ‘the best brain tonic in the world’.
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Bacial Skullcap Root – Scutellaria baicalensis
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$8.40 – $39.95Bacial skullcap or Chinese Skullcap is Chinese herb commonly known as Huang Qin
It is known for its many actions, reducing allergy symptoms, helping with asthma, anxiety, ADD and high blood pressure. It is even known to help collagen growth in periodontal disease.
Now that could be handy in gum disease.
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Astragalus Root – Astragalus membranaceus
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$6.40 – $31.20Astragalus herb has more and more growing interest about it every day for its anti-aging effects.
It has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for thousands of years.
In Chinese Medicine it is known as Huang Qi.
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Arnica Flowers – Arnica montana
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$28.10 – $125.60Arnica has been used for medicinal purposes since the 1500s.
These Alpine flowers are an old time tested remedy for healing wounds and bruising.
