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Hawthorn Berries – Crataegus monogyna
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$6.90 – $32.75Traditionally hawthorn berries were used to treat heart problems, irregular heartbeat, high blood pressure, chest pain, hardening of the arteries, and heart failure.
What a legend!
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Hibiscus – Hibsicus savdariffa
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$7.50 – $35.65Hibiscus is a sour tasting herb that has amazing cardiovascular benefits and is full of powerful antioxidants.
It is known to lower blood cholesterol and maintain blood pressure.
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Ginger – Zingiber officinalis
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$6.20 – $29.95Ginger has a long history of use for relieving digestive problems such as nausea, loss of appetite, motion sickness and pain.
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Hops – Humulus lupulus
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$12.50 – $58.95In North American traditional medicines, the Cherokee used hops as a sedative, anti-rheumatic, analgesic, gynaecological aid for breast and womb problems, and a kidney and urinary aid for “gravel” and inflamed kidneys.
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Gotu Kola – Centella asiatica
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$9.25 – $39.95Gotu kola has been used to treat many conditions for thousands of years in India, China, and Indonesia.
It was used to heal wounds, improve mental clarity, and treat skin conditions such as leprosy and psoriasis.
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Gingko – Gingko biloba
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$8.50 – $39.75Gingko has a long history of use in treating blood disorders and memory issues.
It is best known today as way to potentially keep your memory sharp.
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Feverfew – Tanacetum parthenium
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$11.90 – $57.90Feverfew inhibits platelet aggregating in the bloodstream, thus preventing blockage of small capillaries.
It has a mild tranquilizing effect and is especially good for headaches caused by tension or fatigue.
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Horsetail – Equisetum arvense
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$6.70 – $32.45Horsetail is known for its anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antimicrobial, antioxidant, coagulant, demulcent, diuretic and astringent activity.
Horsetail is also recommended for anaemia and general debility. It has also been used to treat deep-seated lung damage such as tuberculosis or emphysema.
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Fennel Seed – Foeniculum officinalis
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$3.90 – $19.50Fennel is native to the Mediterranean, but is now found throughout the world.
Dried fennel seeds are often used in cooking as an anise-flavoured spice.
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Jasmine Flowers – Jasmine sambac
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$7.10 – $34.20Jasmine has been known since ancient times as the ‘Queen of Flowers.’
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Fenugreek – Trigonella vulgare
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$3.20 – $15.45Fenugreek seeds and leaves are primarily used as a culinary spice though it is also used to treat a variety of health problems in Egypt, Greece, Italy, and South Asia.
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Juniper – Juniperus communis
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$7.60 – $36.95Juniper berries (the mature female cone) have long been used as a flavouring in foods and alcoholic beverages such as gin.
The berries also serve as seasonings for pickling meats and as flavouring for liqueurs and bitters.