Iron
Health Benefits Iron, a trace mineral, supplies energy to every cell in the body. It is a key component of hemoglobin, the blood’s oxygen-carrying substance. Iron is also found in myoglobin, which supplies oxygen to muscles, and in compounds that keep the immune system strong. This mineral is critical to sharp mental functioning. Slight deficiencies…
Homeopathic Remedies
Homeopathy Homeopathic remedies are a system of medicine based on three simple principles: Like cures Like: For example, if the symptoms of your cold are similar to poisoning by mercury, then mercury would be your homeopathic remedy. Minimal Dose: The remedy is taken in an extremely dilute form; normally one part of the remedy to…
Peppermint
Botanical Information Peppermint, a cross between two types of mint (water mint and spearmint), is used as both a flavoring agent and a medicine. The leaves and stems contain the volatile oil menthol. It is available as a tea, prepared from dried leaves, a tincture, enteric-coated capsules and topical preparations. Features & Benefits A number…
Kava Kava
Botanical Information Kava is a tall shrub that grows on the islands in the Pacific Ocean. The root and rhizome (underground stem) containing the active ingredient kavalactone are used in medicinal preparations. Kava has been used as a ceremonial drink in the Pacific Islands for hundreds of years. The roots are chewed or ground into…
Ginkgo Biloba
Botanical Information Ginkgo biloba is one of the oldest living tree species. Ginkgo seeds have been used in traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of years. While Chinese medicine has used both the ginkgo leaf and seed, modern research has focused on the standardized Ginkgo biloba extract, which is prepared from the dried green leaves. This…