Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) has been used in food and as medicine for thousands of years. Also known as “sweet root,” licorice root contains a compound that is about 50 times sweeter than sugar.
Aloe Vera (Aloe Barbadensis) Herbal Monograph
Aloe Vera contains 75 potentially active constituents: vitamins, enzymes, minerals, sugars, lignin, saponins, salicylic acids, and amino acids
Detoxing Heavy Metals
When considering the environmental impact of mobilized metals, the “big three”, mercury, lead, and cadmium, are in the limelight.
Dandelion root (Taraxacum Officinale) Herbal Monograph
In the past, dandelion roots and leaves were used to treat liver problems. Native Americans also boiled dandelion in water and took it to treat kidney disease, swelling, skin problems, heartburn, and upset stomach.
Herbal Medicines Gaining Popularity Worldwide
Traditional and Complementary medicine (T&CM) is an important and often underestimated part of health care.
Pineapple (ananas comosus) Extract Bromelain Monograph
The common Pineapple is anything but common. Apart from being a popular fruit, it has wide use in the supplements industry and the source of the digestive enzyme Bromelain.
Ginger (Zingiber Officinale) Rhizome Herbal Monograph
Ginger has a long history of medicinal use dating back 2,500 years in China and India for conditions such as headaches, nausea, rheumatism, and colds.
Black Walnut (Juglans Nigra) Herbal Monograph
Black walnut is used to treat parasitic worm infections and certain other infections including diphtheria and syphilis. It is also used for leukemia.
Caralluma (Caralluma Fimbriata) Herbal Monograph
Statistically significant reductions were recorded in all key indicators of weight loss. Caralluma Fimbriata extract was well tolerated and showed minimal adverse effects.
Cloves (Syzygium Aromaticum) Herbal Monograph
What we don’t often think of is “Clove bud” the powerful medicinal herb with centuries of therapeutic use. Here we will discover the history and the research behind this incredible plant.