Individual Medicinal Herbs
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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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Tribulus – Tribulus terrestris
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$6.50 – $31.50Tribulus is a great pituitary tonic.
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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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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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Marshmallow Leaf – Althea officinalis
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$6.60 – $32.10Marshmallow Leaf has been traditionally used to soothe and support the intestines, lungs and urinary system.
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Meadowsweet – Filipendula ulmaria
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$6.60 – $32.10Meadowsweet was one of the three holiest medicinal herbs of the Druids.
With a name like Queen of the Meadow, it is a fantastic herb for balancing acidity and reducing heartburn.
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Rosehip – Rosa canina
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$6.60 – $32.20Rosehips and a herb high in bioflavonoids and vitamin C.
Hence it is great for the circulatory system.
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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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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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Lemongrass – Cymbopogon citratus
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$6.70 – $32.60Lemongrass is a very valuable and multifunctional herb.
In recent times many have flocked to use its fresh benefits for its healing, detoxifying and cancer preventative effects.
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Licorice root – Glycyrrhiza glabra
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$6.70 – $32.50The botanical word for licorice means ‘sweet root’ and sweet root it certainly is.
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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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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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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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Pysllium Husks – Plantago ovata
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$6.80 – $32.95Psyllium husks are a great daily source of soluble fibre and are fabulous to use during cleansing protocols.
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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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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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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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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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Rehmannia (Cured) – Rehmannia glutinosa
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$7.10 – $34.30Rehmannia is a great tonic to the Yin or feminine aspect.
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Shatavari – Asparagus racemosa
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$7.10 – $34.40Shatavari is a sweet and bitter herb, commonly used as a female reproductive tonic.
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Agrimony Herb – Agrimony eupatorium
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$7.20 – $34.80Agrimony is a fantastic herb. The Greeks used it as a remedy for ailments of the eye.
The herb’s name is derived from the Greek word Argemone which means plant that heals the eye.
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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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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.
