Herbs for VITALITY - (page in progress)
Ashwaghanda root ( Withania somnifera ) benefits lethargy and fatigue, facilitates learning and memory and is an adaptogen, meaning it helps the body adapt to both physical and emotional stress.
CACAO Nibs
Camu Berry: Highest Vitamin C source on planet. Great for rebuilding tissue, purifying blood, and enhancing immunity, and energy. Camu berry is one of the best anti-depressants, immune building, and eye-nourishing superfoods in the world.
Codonopsis root ( Codonopsis pilosula ) is a nourishing tonic for the spleen, blood, lungs, stomach and pancreas. It is sometimes referred to as “poor man’s ginseng.”
Chicory Root - Coffee substitute
Chicory root increases the flow of bile, which supports digestion. Because extra bile helps break down fats, chicory root may help optimize blood composition and is worth consideration by anyone seeking to achieve optimal liver and gallbladder health. chicory root has the highest concentration. Nourishing the healthy flora in the intestines enhances digestion. Furthermore, since inulin content is not digestible, the lack of glucose can help promote optimal blood sugar levels while also increasing stool bulk and consistency to help eliminate toxins efficiently. Chicory is a rich source of antioxidants and the protective effects of polyphenols on the cardiovascular system is widely acknowledged.
Dandelion root ( Taraxacum officinale ) stimulates bile production, thus improving liver function, which when sluggish, can contribute to fatigue. It also supports spleen health and is detoxifying and restorative to the blood. Dandelion root improves digestion and increases vitality.
Ginkgo ( Ginkgo biloba ) helps the brain better utilize oxygen, improves mental alertness, and improves peripheral circulation. Is an antioxidant, kidney tonic and rejuvenative.
Ginseng ( Panax ginseng ) benefits exhaustion and helps the body deal with stress, adrenal exhaustion, fatigue, immune weakness and postoperative recovery. Ginseng is an adaptogen, chi tonic, digestive tonic, immune stimulant, rejuvenative, restorative, stimulant and tonic.
Ginger
GOJI Berry
Guarana
Hawthorn leaves, flowers and berries ( Crataegus species ) helps break down fatty deposits in the blood and gently dilates the capillaries so that heart can function more efficiently. Hawthorn improves peripheral circulation and body’s ability to utilize oxygen thus increasing vitality.
Licorice root ( Glychyrriza glabra ) is naturally sweet, helps normalize blood sugar levels and nourishes exhausted adrenal glands. Licorice is nutritive and rejuvenative.
Oregano
Peppermint
Prunella Vulgaris (Self-Heal)
Self –Heal is also called All-Heal, Prunella, Brunella, Heart of the Earth and Blue Curls, among other names. Self-Heal is a member of the mint family, and its leaves are edible and can be used in soups, stews and salads. Used to help heal woounds inwardly or outwardly. The juice used with oil of roses to anoint the temples and forehead is very effectual to remove the headache. It has been used as a “brain tonic” for sore throats, colds, headaches, and is used boiled and the steam inhaled for clearing mucous and to reduce a headache. It is also one of a mixture of herbs given to a woman after delivery of a baby to make her strong again. The plant contains rutin, vitamins C and K, flavonoids, Prunellin, a polysaccharide, phenolic and tannins along with other substances. The rutin combined with the vitamins supports blood vessels and connective tissue in the body, but this little plant has many more health benefits. Because it is so common on three continents, much research has been done into it, and it has been found to be effective against herpes simplex, and is being experimented with as an anti-tumour and cancer treatment as well as an anti-HIV treatment. It has anti-viral and bacterial properties and is effective against the E.coli and Bacillus typhi strains of bacteria.
Schizandra berries ( Schisandra chinensis ) improves endurance and is an antioxidant. It improves fatigue and insomnia. Schizandra is considered an adaptogen, cerebral tonic, immune stimulant, kidney and liver tonic, rejuvenative and restorative. It is also an aphrodisiac!
St Johns Wort
CACAO Nibs
Camu Berry: Highest Vitamin C source on planet. Great for rebuilding tissue, purifying blood, and enhancing immunity, and energy. Camu berry is one of the best anti-depressants, immune building, and eye-nourishing superfoods in the world.
Codonopsis root ( Codonopsis pilosula ) is a nourishing tonic for the spleen, blood, lungs, stomach and pancreas. It is sometimes referred to as “poor man’s ginseng.”
Chicory Root - Coffee substitute
Chicory root increases the flow of bile, which supports digestion. Because extra bile helps break down fats, chicory root may help optimize blood composition and is worth consideration by anyone seeking to achieve optimal liver and gallbladder health. chicory root has the highest concentration. Nourishing the healthy flora in the intestines enhances digestion. Furthermore, since inulin content is not digestible, the lack of glucose can help promote optimal blood sugar levels while also increasing stool bulk and consistency to help eliminate toxins efficiently. Chicory is a rich source of antioxidants and the protective effects of polyphenols on the cardiovascular system is widely acknowledged.
Dandelion root ( Taraxacum officinale ) stimulates bile production, thus improving liver function, which when sluggish, can contribute to fatigue. It also supports spleen health and is detoxifying and restorative to the blood. Dandelion root improves digestion and increases vitality.
Ginkgo ( Ginkgo biloba ) helps the brain better utilize oxygen, improves mental alertness, and improves peripheral circulation. Is an antioxidant, kidney tonic and rejuvenative.
Ginseng ( Panax ginseng ) benefits exhaustion and helps the body deal with stress, adrenal exhaustion, fatigue, immune weakness and postoperative recovery. Ginseng is an adaptogen, chi tonic, digestive tonic, immune stimulant, rejuvenative, restorative, stimulant and tonic.
Ginger
GOJI Berry
Guarana
Hawthorn leaves, flowers and berries ( Crataegus species ) helps break down fatty deposits in the blood and gently dilates the capillaries so that heart can function more efficiently. Hawthorn improves peripheral circulation and body’s ability to utilize oxygen thus increasing vitality.
Licorice root ( Glychyrriza glabra ) is naturally sweet, helps normalize blood sugar levels and nourishes exhausted adrenal glands. Licorice is nutritive and rejuvenative.
Oregano
Peppermint
Prunella Vulgaris (Self-Heal)
Self –Heal is also called All-Heal, Prunella, Brunella, Heart of the Earth and Blue Curls, among other names. Self-Heal is a member of the mint family, and its leaves are edible and can be used in soups, stews and salads. Used to help heal woounds inwardly or outwardly. The juice used with oil of roses to anoint the temples and forehead is very effectual to remove the headache. It has been used as a “brain tonic” for sore throats, colds, headaches, and is used boiled and the steam inhaled for clearing mucous and to reduce a headache. It is also one of a mixture of herbs given to a woman after delivery of a baby to make her strong again. The plant contains rutin, vitamins C and K, flavonoids, Prunellin, a polysaccharide, phenolic and tannins along with other substances. The rutin combined with the vitamins supports blood vessels and connective tissue in the body, but this little plant has many more health benefits. Because it is so common on three continents, much research has been done into it, and it has been found to be effective against herpes simplex, and is being experimented with as an anti-tumour and cancer treatment as well as an anti-HIV treatment. It has anti-viral and bacterial properties and is effective against the E.coli and Bacillus typhi strains of bacteria.
Schizandra berries ( Schisandra chinensis ) improves endurance and is an antioxidant. It improves fatigue and insomnia. Schizandra is considered an adaptogen, cerebral tonic, immune stimulant, kidney and liver tonic, rejuvenative and restorative. It is also an aphrodisiac!
St Johns Wort