Herbal Library
Aloe Ferox (Bitter Aloe)
7/19/2013What is bitter aloe? Native to Africa, Aloe ferox (also known as cape aloe or, commercially, as bitter aloe) has...
Read MoreArtichoke Leaf
10/9/2013The artichoke leaf contains many health benefits, making it key to liver detox and protection. Read more on this plant’s...
Read MoreAshwagandha
10/8/2013Ashwagandha has been part of herbal medicine for at least the last 4,000 years, with health benefits including stress relief,...
Read MoreAstragalus
9/17/2013Astragalus is an herb which can provide a great boost for your immune system and help fight off many diseases....
Read MoreBacopa Monniera
8/12/2013The Bacopa Monniera herb has been used effectively for hundreds of years as a brain and nervous system restorer. In...
Read MoreBanaba Leaf Extract
7/19/2013The health benefits of banaba leaf extract are great for diabetics. Banaba leaf and blood sugar control go hand in...
Read MoreBlack Walnut Hulls
7/15/2013Besides being one of the most effective herbal laxative remedies and also being rich in Vitamin C, black walnut hulls...
Read MoreBurdock Root
9/10/2013Even if you haven’t heard of burdock root, chances are you’ve seen it. While native to Europe and Northern Asia,...
Read MoreCalendula Oils & Tinctures
7/26/2013Calendula is a native Mediterranean plant that belongs to the daisy plant family Asteraceae. Natural healers have found calendula ointment...
Read MoreCascara Sagrada
3/19/2014If you have ever suffered from constipation, you are not alone. 63 million people in North America suffer from constipation...
Read MoreCat’s Claw Bark
3/6/2014The rainforest holds many natural medicine secrets still to be uncovered. One of the secrets that HAS been discovered, however,...
Read MoreCatuaba Bark
2/25/2014Catuaba bark is the most well known aphrodisiac plant in Brazil and has a long history of medicinal use. Its...
Read MoreChanca Piedra
4/7/2014Did you know that millions of Americans suffer from kidney stone or gallstone problems? In fact, each year, more than...
Read MoreChicory Root
2/25/2014Chicory root was widely used during the Great Depression and World War II when coffee was in short supply or...
Read MoreDandelion Root
2/26/2014Many think of dandelions as nothing more than a bright yellow pesky weed. However, you may want to rethink that...
Read MoreEchinacea For Men and Women
3/27/2019If ever there was a miracle herb, Echinacea would fit the bill. You may have heard about this herb’s cold-relief...
Read MoreErva Tostão Root
5/31/2013Our modern diet is not a friend to our livers. Anytime we are exposed to environmental pollutants and stress, or...
Read MoreFulvic Acid
12/3/2015When you think of natural health supplements, you don’t often think of the soil our food grows in independently of...
Read MoreGentian Root
4/7/2014Gentian, one of the “bitter” herbs, has been used by herbalists for over 2,000 years as an anti-toxic to stimulate...
Read MoreGinkgo Leaf
9/11/2013One of today’s most purchased medicinal herbs and the oldest living species of plant, Ginkgo biloba may also be one...
Read MoreGoldenseal Root
8/7/2013What is Goldenseal used for? Native Americans used it for its ability to heal common ailments such as sore eyes,...
Read MoreGrape Seed Extract
7/19/2013Grape seed extract uses are antioxidant and vitamin in nature. Grape seed extract is used as a dietary supplement in...
Read MoreGravel Root
3/19/2014While you may not have heard of the herb gravel root, there are in fact over forty species of the...
Read MoreGuarana Seed Extract
7/19/2013Guarana seed extract is a great alternative to caffeine, and has a number of other benefits. The guarana plant has...
Read MoreHorsetail Herb
5/31/2013Horsetail herb dates back to prehistorical times, with uses including remedies for blood clotting and can be taken in tea,...
Read MoreHydrangea Root
9/16/2013The roots and rhizomes of this shrub contain numerous phytochemicals and nutrients that are used to maintain urinary tract health...
Read MoreKapikachhu
8/9/2013Kapikachhu (Mucuna pruriens) is a tropical legume also known as velvet bean, cowitch and cowhage. It is a constituent of...
Read MoreLicorice Root
9/16/2013If you didn’t know licorice root was a medicinal herb, you aren’t alone. One question we are frequently asked is:...
Read MoreMarshmallow Root
10/24/2013The benefits and uses of marshmallow root go beyond the fluffiness of white snack food. Learn more about this plant’s...
Read MoreMilk Thistle
8/6/2013For over 2,000 years, Europeans used milk thistle for liver health and detox. In the West, its use dates back...
Read MoreMistletoe Health Benefits
2/26/2019When you think of mistletoe, chances are the images you conjure up have to do with decorating for the Christmas...
Read MoreMuira Puama
3/27/2014Often referred to as the “Viagra of the Amazon,” muira puama has long been considered an effective natural therapeutic approach...
Read MoreMulungu Bark
9/18/2013Stress affects just about everyone. In fact, in a national poll done by NPR, half of all adults say they...
Read MoreNettle Herb
4/22/2014Nettle herb, or Urtica dioica, is found in every single state in the US except Hawaii. While most consider it...
Read MoreOregon Grape Root
10/7/2013Benefits of Oregon grape root include liver stimulation, skin benefits, and prevention of a number of digestive complications such as...
Read MorePau D’arco
3/4/2014In addition to being considered an anticancer herb, Pau d’arco is also well known for helping treat a wide range...
Read MorePeppermint Health Benefits
9/7/2019From relaxation to indigestion and common cold relief, peppermint is used for a variety of ailments. Even though there are...
Read MorePicrorhiza Kurroa Root
7/19/2013Picrorhiza Root, also known as kutki benefits overall health and is especially useful for liver detox purposes.
Read MorePsyllium Husk and Seeds
11/2/2016Psyllium is a form of soluble fiber found in the husks of the Plantago ovata plant’s seeds. In fact, 100...
Read MoreRed Clover
8/10/2020Red clover has a long history of not just medicinal use for cough and cancer, but, on a whole different...
Read MoreSarsaparilla
2/26/2014While it may often be referenced in westerns as a “sissy drink,” real sarsaparilla is indeed a valuable herb with...
Read MoreSheep Sorrel
8/8/2013Sheep sorrel is a perennial plant from the buckwheat family that grows throughout most of the world used to treat...
Read MoreSlippery Elm Bark
11/2/2016Slippery elm bark has been used as an herbal medicinal remedy in North America for hundreds of years. It works...
Read MoreSt. John’s Wort
3/19/2014If you look closely enough, nature seems to have an answer for everything. Even more surprising is just how much...
Read MoreSuma Plant
9/17/2020Some of the world’s best medicinal herbs can be found in the tropical rainforests of Brazil; the suma root is...
Read MoreTerminalia Chebula Fruit
11/2/2016Terminalia chebula is called the “king of medicines” in Tibet and is one of the prime Ayurvedic herbs from India...
Read MoreTribulus Terrestris
7/19/2013The herb Tribulus Terrestris benefits testosterone and estrogen levels and boosts stamina without dangerous side effects.
Read MoreWild Oregano Oil Health Benefits
3/4/2019Oregano is an herb native to the Mediterranean region and central Asia. It has been used for culinary purposes for...
Read MoreWintergreen Oil
7/2/2020Wintergreen oil is probably the most recognized scent in pain relief balms and for good reason. Originally, wintergreen oil was...
Read MoreYellow Dock Root
3/4/2014For many, the yellow dock plant is considered nothing more than an invasive and unwelcome weed. However, herbalists and Native...
Read MoreAcetyl-L-Carnitine
8/6/2019An Acetyl L carnitine supplement can perform many key functions in the body: improve the functioning of muscle tissue and...
Read MoreAlpha-Carotene For Men and Women
7/23/2020Alpha-carotene is a flavonoid-rich antioxidant abundantly present in dark green and, particularly, in yellow-orange vegetables and fruits. When it comes...
Read MoreAmylase Digestive Enzyme
10/16/2020Amylase is a digestive or systemic enzyme that is somewhat unique in that it is produced at two points in...
Read MoreAstaxanthin
7/26/2013Astaxanthin is considered a strong coloring agent and also has considerable health benefits. Research has shown that it may be...
Read MoreAvocado Soy Unsaponifiables
9/16/2019Avocado Soy Unsaponifiables (ASU) are not the same as avocado and soy oil. They are specially extracted from the fiber...
Read MoreBeta Carotene
9/9/2013Beta-carotene is one of a group of red, orange, and yellow pigments called carotenoids, which can be found in fruits,...
Read MoreBoswellia Serrata For Inflammation
7/25/2019Boswellia serrata, or frankincense, has been used for thousands of years for its ability to manage inflammatory disorders and is...
Read MoreBromelain Health Benefits
2/18/2016Bromelain is a proteolytic enzyme concentrated in the fruit and stem of the pineapple fruit. As a proteolytic enzyme, it...
Read MoreCalcium D-Glucarate
5/31/2013Today, you still hear ongoing debates about the need to detox. The body naturally detoxifies itself, so we should be...
Read MoreCetyl Myristoleate
7/19/2013Cetyl Myristoleate is a chemical that relieves arthritis pain and symptoms. Read to learn what foods Cetyl-M can be found...
Read MoreDMAE (Dimethylaminoethanol)
7/1/2020Let’s talk about DMAE and anti-aging. DMAE is a key ingredient in most anti-aging formulas because it can help increase...
Read MoreHealth Benefits of Activated Charcoal
5/17/2017If you’ve ever used a water filtration system or pitcher, you’ve already seen the benefits of activated charcoal in action....
Read MoreL-Carnosine
7/22/2013Studies of the benefits of l-carnosine have found increased cell life and life expectancy, as well as actual reversal of...
Read MoreL-Methionine
9/25/2015Methionine is a sulfur-containing amino acid that is responsible for the production of collagen and is a powerful antioxidant that...
Read MoreLactase Enzyme
7/19/2013Lactase digestion is a problem many people suffer from everyday. Learn more about treating lactose intolerance in our digestion enzymes...
Read MoreMontmorillonite Clay
9/16/2013Clay minerals are one of the most effective natural intestinal detoxifying agents known, capable of absorbing up to 40 times...
Read MoreNAC or N-acetyl-cysteine
9/16/2013NAC is great for dissolving and loosening mucus, so it is commonly used for chronic bronchitis, COPD, hay fever, and...
Read MoreNattokinase
3/10/2016Natural healing remedies can be found throughout the globe, and nattokinase is no exception. Nattokinase is an enzyme found in...
Read MoreResveratrol
9/18/2013Many people wonder, “what is resveratrol?” For many years, grape seed extract was a hot seller (packaged as OPCs). In...
Read MoreSeaprose-S
5/6/2016Our bodies have amazing healing capabilities, and some of the most interesting self-healing discoveries involve enzymes. These enzymes speed up...
Read MoreStabilized Rice Bran
3/4/2014Tested by the U.S.D.A., stabilized rice bran is an extremely powerful source of vitamins and minerals, essential amino acids, Omega-3,6,9...
Read MoreSuperoxide Dismutase
10/14/2015Considered to be quite possibly the most powerful antioxidant our body creates, superoxide dismutase (SOD) is an enzyme found in...
Read MoreSupplemental Zinc Health Benefits
7/19/2019Zinc is an essential trace mineral with medicinal uses ranging from colds to eye health. Zinc is the second most...
Read MoreTocotrienols
10/14/2015Just about everyone is familiar with Vitamin E, but what you may not realize is that the vitamin is actually...
Read MoreZeaxanthin
9/16/2013In humans, zeaxanthin has been shown to inhibit the growth of various types of cancer cells such as those affecting...
Read MoreAlfalfa Health Benefits
8/1/2020Considered to be one of the first known herbs, alfalfa is a revered medicinal herb that has a multitude of...
Read MoreApple Cider Vinegar
11/6/2020Let’s discuss an ingredient that even Hippocrates, the father of medicine, was said to have used and prescribed: apple cider...
Read MoreBilberry Health
7/24/2013Bilberry health benefits are mainly observed in the eyes– literally! From protecting cells to repairing them, bilberry has a number...
Read MoreBlack Pepper
3/12/2021If you look through any recipe book, there’s one ingredient you’ll find in nearly every recipe – black pepper. In...
Read MoreBlack Rice Bran
10/9/2013Popular in Asia, black rice is a powerhouse grain with many health benefits including antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
Read MoreBlueberries
10/8/2013Blueberry health benefits are numerous: tumor reduction, melanoma relief, antioxidant properties, all rolled up into a low-cost, delicious solution.
Read MoreCardamom Seed
7/18/2013Cardamom seed benefits a healthy digestive system. Cardamom seed is great for liver cleansing and liver detox, improving digestive enzymes,...
Read MoreCatalyst Altered Water
7/25/2013Catalyst altered water is used as a tonic to improve general health. First, we must understand what it is and...
Read MoreChlorella Algae
7/25/2013Chlorella has some very specialized benefits: It name comes from the amount of chlorophyll it possesses and has more of...
Read MoreCinnamon Health Benefits
5/31/2013Mentioned in the Old Testament of the Bible and used by Ancient Egyptians, there’s more to cinnamon than you might...
Read MoreFlower Pollen
8/12/2013Flower Pollen benefits a wide array of functions and strengthen immunity. A powerful supplement, flower pollen extract is more efficient...
Read MoreFruit Juice
7/23/2013How healthy is fruit juice? Are juice and obesity linked? If you’ve wondered if juice is a healthy option for...
Read MoreGarlic Health Benefits for Men and Women
9/16/2013Garlic is used as an herbal medicine. In fact, it is one of the best infection fighters available for both...
Read MoreGinger Health Benefits
9/13/2020The Ginger herb has been used as a healing agent for conditions including arthritis, inflammation, flu, colic, diarrhea, clotting disorders,...
Read MoreGrapefruit
3/10/2020Summary: Pink grapefruit provides 80 percent of your daily vitamin C needs in a typical serving of half the fruit,...
Read MoreGreek Coffee
3/19/2014It’s always thrilling when new research discovers that a favorite treat isn’t poison, after all. We’ve learned that chocolate may...
Read MoreHabanero: Colds & Respiratory Issues
3/19/2020If you’re a self-dubbed pyro-gourmaniac (people that love spicy food), then you probably already have a good appreciation for the...
Read MoreHorseradish Health Benefits
7/15/2020While the origins of the horseradish plant may be unknown, this plant has quite the history attached to it. It...
Read MoreKola Nut (Cola Acuminate)
6/28/2013You may be surprised to learn that the kola nut (aka kolanut) is the origin of the word “cola,” and...
Read MoreOrange Peels
8/13/2013Eating orange peels can help diabetics, those with kidneystones or cancer, and those looking to stop overeating. Orange peel has...
Read MorePeanut Butter
3/10/2014Many people do not encourage their children to eat peanut butter to prevent the development of a food allergy or...
Read MorePomegranate
9/16/2013Supplementing with pomegranate makes sense if you are looking at cancer prevention, heart health, reducing bad cholesterol, lowering blood pressure,...
Read MorePre-sprouted Barley
8/12/2013What is pre-sprouted barley and how does it differ from regular barley? Is there really such a huge nutritional difference?...
Read MorePumpkin Pie
3/10/2014It’s certainly no surprise to any literate, health-minded person that fresh fruits and vegetables benefit health, but, considering the negative...
Read MoreRed Raspberries
8/9/2013Red raspberry ellagitannins stop cells from mutating into cancer, and also lower the incidence of birth defects, promote wound healing,...
Read MoreWheatgrass
8/9/2013The wheatgrass supplement has been called one of nature’s finest medicines. Its benefits are enormous, and it’s also a good...
Read MoreYellow Pea Protein
8/7/2013Yellow pea protein is a protein source that is hypoallergenic, easily absorbed by the body, easy to digest and cholesterol-free.
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