Ginkgo is the world’s most-used treatment for memory loss and degenerative diseases of the brain and central nervous system. It also aids treatment of a variety of conditions ranging from erectile dysfunction (ED) to ringing in the ears. Ginkgo operates in the brain to lessen the progression of dementia probably by reducing white blood cell … Continue reading Ginkgo Benefits: Snapshot
Milk Thistle Benefits: Snapshot
Milk thistle is extraordinarily useful in the treatment of liver diseases such as alcoholic hepatitis, cirrhosis, liver poisoning, and viral hepatitis. Milk thistle is one of the few herbs that have no real pharmaceutical equivalent. It reduces inflammation and is an antioxidant. Traditionally used for functional disorders of the liver and gallbladder such as jaundice, it … Continue reading Milk Thistle Benefits: Snapshot
Turmeric Benefits: Snapshot
Turmeric helps stabilize the body's microflora, thus inhibiting yeast overgrowth. It also sensitizes the body's cortisol receptor sites and thus is an excellent anti-inflammatory agent. It helps regulate the menses, can prevent blood clots from forming, and is restorative after childbirth.
Wormwood Benefits: Snapshot
Wormwood's bitter flavour stimulates digestive secretions, the liver, and the gallbladder's production of bile. Wormwood also improves the body's absorption of nutrients. One of its constituents, thujone, works as a brain stimulant. Wormwood has been used in the treatment of anaemia, anorexia, arthritis, bloating, childbirth (pain and placenta retention), colds, depression, fever, flatulence, gallstones, gastritis, … Continue reading Wormwood Benefits: Snapshot
Gymnema Benefits: Snapshot
Gymnema has real value in treating diabetes, especially in the early stages of the type of diabetes that develops in middle to old age. If taken consistently for a year or more, it will help to prevent the condition deteriorating. Gymnema may help to regenerate cells in the pancreas, which secrete insulin so it may … Continue reading Gymnema Benefits: Snapshot
Ginseng Benefits: Snapshot
Ginseng, of either variety, helps the body better utilize oxygen, spares glycogen utilization, increases cerebral circulation, helps the adrenal glands to better conserve their stores of vitamin C, aids in stabilizing blood sugar levels, helps balance hormone levels in men and women, reduces LDL ("bad" cholesterol) levels while elevating HDL ("good" cholesterol) levels, and aids … Continue reading Ginseng Benefits: Snapshot
Mistletoe Benefits: Snapshot
Mistletoe reduces the heart rate and at the same time strengthens the capillary walls, improves circulation, and relaxes the muscles. Numerous clinical trials have found that injections of mistletoe extract are beneficial for treating cancer of various organs. No evidence giving mistletoe orally would benefit those with cancer. Combinations: (1) with Skullcap and Valerian for … Continue reading Mistletoe Benefits: Snapshot
Corydalis Benefits: Snapshot
Corydalis is a Chinese remedy used at least since the 8th century to help "invigorate the blood" and relieve almost any painful condition. It is mainly used for menstrual cramps, and for chest and abdominal pain. Research in China has confirmed the validity of corydalis' traditional use, revealing that it contains powerful alkaloids that are … Continue reading Corydalis Benefits: Snapshot
Boswellia Benefits: Snapshot
Boswellia is anti-inflammatory and anti-arthritic. This makes it potentially useful in chronic inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, ulcerative colitis, and psoriasis. Other conditions that may benefit include gout, asthma, hay fever, and nettle rash.
Nettle Benefits: Snapshot
Nettle improves the body's resistance to pollens, moulds, and environmental pollutants. It stabilises mast cell walls, which stops the cycle of mucous membrane hyperactivity, and it nourishes and tones the veins, improves veins' elasticity, reduces inflammation, and helps prevent blood clots. It also helps curb the appetite, cleanses toxins from the body, and energises, making … Continue reading Nettle Benefits: Snapshot
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