The bitter-tasting Adhatoda is a traditional Ayurvedic remedy for chest problems. Because of its expectorant qualities, it's useful for bronchitis, tuberculosis and other chest conditions. The leaves are smoked to relieve asthma. A poultice of fresh leaves is applied to wounds and inflamed joints in rheumatism. It relieves cough and breathlessness. It is also prescribed … Continue reading Adhatoda Benefits: Snapshot
Brahmi Benefits: Snapshot
Brahmi is the foremost nerve tonic of Ayurveda traditionally used for epilepsy, insanity, and to improve memory and mental capacities. It is also native to Australia.
Picrorhiza Benefits: Snapshot
In India, picrorhiza is used as a bitter tonic, equivalent in many respects to gentian, and given for indigestion, constipation, jaundice, and hepatitis. In China, it is chiefly employed to treat chronic diarrhea and dysentery. Picrorhiza also helps treat asthma, acute and chronic infections, conditions where the immune system is compromised, and autoimmune diseases, including … Continue reading Picrorhiza Benefits: Snapshot
Damiana Benefits: Snapshot
Damiana has been used as a tea to help overcome the shyness and self-consciousness. A strong nerve and sexual tonic, it's primary use is to help adults overcome sexual "performance anxiety, libido and anorgasmia. Very effective herb and mostly overlooked for other market hyped products.
Fennel Benefits: Snapshot
The primary use of fennel seeds is to relieve bloating, but they also settle stomach pain, stimulate the appetite, and are diuretic and anti-inflammatory
Cat’s Claw Benefits: Snapshot
Cat’s claw is an anti-inflammatory agent and immune stimulant. It is also good for all forms of arthritis. It has also been shown to have anticancer, antioxidant, antiviral, and cardiovascular effects. In folk medicine, it has been used for diarrhea and gastritis.
Schizandra Benefits: Snapshot
Research has shown that in common with ginseng, schizandra has adaptogenic properties, helping the body to adapt to stress. Schisandra is a superior tonic herb and acts throughout the body, strengthening and toning many different organs. Probably best known as a sexual tonic for both men and women, schizandra reputedly increases the secretion of sexual fluids and, in men, it also improves sexual stamina.
Rosemary Benefits: Snapshot
Rosemary tonifies the nervous system, improves peripheral circulation, promotes warmth, invigorates the lungs, curbs infection, promotes immunity, and uplifts the spirits.
