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Angelica Root. Modern herbalists most often
use this form of angelica to relieve loss of appetite, flatulence,
and gastrointestinal spasms, and to treat the pain of hacking
cough, menstrual cramps. and urinary tract infections.
(4 ounces)
HB1001B
$8.00
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Ashwaganda
Root is currently being applied in Ayurvedic medicine
to treat hypertension and stress related ailments. Recent studies
have attempted to popularize its use as a preliminary treatment
for male infertility and impotence problems.
(4 ounces)
HB1002B
$8.00
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Barberry Root is used to relieve inflammation
caused by bacterial or protozoal infections of ears, nose, throat,
and sinuses, and to relieve pain caused by yeast infections of
the skin or vagina. Barberry is also used to relieve psoriasis.
(4 ounces)
HB1003B
$8.00
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Bladderwrack. Women who consume bladderwrack
can experience normalization of short menstrual cycles and relief
from severe PMS. Bladderwrack seems to encourage production of
progesterone when there is excess production of estrogen.
(4 ounces)
HB1020B
$8.00
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Chamomile. stops spasms in the smooth muscles
lining of the stomach and intestines, and contains chemicals
that are anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antiviral, and antiparasitic.
One hint for best results: Always brew chamomile tea in a closed
container, especially if you live at a high altitude.
(4 ounces)
HB203B
$8.00
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Cardamom. The
primary medicinal use of cardamom is as a carminative, to prevent
flatulence. Preliminary findings from laboratory research suggest
that regular use of cardamom might help prevent colon cancer,
and in the Ayurvedic formula Unmadnashak Ghrita, cardamom, along
with brahmi, gardenia, asafetida, and ghee, may be a mild sedative.
(4 ounces)
HB1004B
$8.00
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Chrysanthemum. Traditional
Chinese Medicine teaches that the herb corrects imbalances in
liver and kidney function that cause blurred vision, dizziness,
dry red eyes, excessive tearing, or spots in front of the eyes.
(4 ounces)
HB227B
$15.00
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Cinnamon Chips. The German Commission E recommended
cinnamon for treating loss of appetite and stomach upset, and
cinnamon teas have been used for centuries to prevent bloating
and flatulence and to treat heartburn and nausea.
(4 ounces)
HB1005B
$8.00
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Clove has both anesthetic and antiseptic properties.
It is also a strong germicide, and has been used for its antiseptic
properties to treat wounds and infections.
(4 ounces)
HB1006B
$8.00
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Coriander
Seed is best suited for relief of tension in the upper
abdomen, such as flatulence, cramps, and bloating.
(4 ounces)
HB1007B
$8.00
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Dandelion Root is used to support treatment of
a variety of liver and gallbladder disorders, especially the incomplete
digestion of fats.
(4 ounces)
HB1008B
$8.00
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Echinacea. Echinacea is herbal medicines first
choice of treatment for colds. Stimulating the immune system,
the herb can also be used to treat chronic yeast infections in
women and to prevent urinary tract infections in both sexes.
(4 ounces)
HB1023B
$8.00
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Fennel Seed
teas break up congestion caused by colds and allergies. Combined
with chamomile and/or melissa in teas for colic. Combined with
licorice, thyme, and/or poplar buds to treat colds, coughs, and
congestion. Combined with chamomile, saffron, anise, fennel, caraway,
licorice, and cardamom to treat asthma.
(4 ounces)
HB1009B
$8.00
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Fenugreek. Research in the 1990's found that
adding an extract equivalent to 1-3 tablespoons of fenugreek seeds
to the daily diet of diabetics significantly lowered blood sugars,
HbA1C, triglycerides, and total cholesterol while raising HDL
("good") cholesterol, but most North Americans, Australians,
and Europeans would find the bitter taste difficult.
(4 ounces)
HB803B
$8.00
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Galangal Root is a bitter herb used to stimulate
the release of gastric juices to assist digestion. It relives
bloating, constipation, sluggish digestion, and gas.
(4 ounces)
HB1010B
$8.00
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Ginger Root medicinal
actions include the lowering of cholesterol levels, relief for
allergies and asthma, arthritis, colds, and nausea; and protecting
the digestive tract and liver against toxins and parasites.
(4 ounces)
HB1011B
$8.00
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Ginkgo leaves stimulate the blood circulation
and have a tonic effect on the brain, reducing lethargy, improving
memory and giving an improved sense of well-being. They have also
been shown to be effective in improving peripheral arterial circulation
and in treating hearing disorders such as tinnitus where these
result from poor circulation or damage by free radicals.
(4 ounces)
HB1024B
$8.00
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Goji Berry is typically used to clear the vision,
strengthen the kidneys, and nourish the liver.
(4 ounces)
HB802B
$8.00
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Gotu Kola Preliminary results suggest that Gotu
Kola may help with memory and cognitive disabilities as well as
helping the body overcome stress and fatigue.
(4 ounces)
HB1012B
$8.00
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Hibiscus fights appetite and encourages weight
loss„not by increasing energy expenditure but by encouraging
the "wasting" of carbohydrate.Regular consumption of
hibiscus teas often lowers blood pressure, typically 8 to 12 mm/Hg.
(4 ounces)
HB013B
$8.00
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Holy Basil (Tulsi) Holy Basil is used in ayurvedic
medicine for common colds, headaches, stomach disorders, inflammation,
heart disease, various forms of poisoning, and malaria.
Holy Basil is considered an adaptogen, which means that it assists
the body adapt to stress (environmental, physical, or chemical),
restore balance in the body, and normalize body functions.
(4 ounces)
HB1025B
$8.00
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Lavender The German Commission E commended lavender
for treating insomnia, nervous stomach, and anxiety. The British
Herbal Phamacopoeia lists lavender as a treatment for flatulence,
colic, and depressive headaches, and many modern herbal practitioners
use the herb to treat migraines in menopause. In Spain, lavender
is added to teas to treat diabetes and insulin resistance.
(4 ounces)
HB217B
$8.00
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Lemongrass is mildly diuretic and a stimulant
tonic. The herb promotes digestion of fats, and in Ayurvedic medicine
a preparation of lemon grass with pepper has been used for relief
of menstrual troubles and nausea. The herb stimulates perspiration,
cooling the body in summer and lowering fevers any time of year.
(4 ounces)
HB1013B
$8.00
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Lemon Balm is useful for
treating nervous disturbances of sleep and chronic gastrointestinal
disorders, but its primary use today is in treating viral infections
of the skin, especially herpes, both genital herpes and cold sores.
(4 ounces)
HB232B
$8.00
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Lemon Verbena
has been used to soothe colon and stomach spasms, lower fevers
and calm itching. It has a relaxing effect, and can help ease
muscle tensions.
(4 ounces)
HB987B
$8.00
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Licorice Root especially useful for treating
coughs with sticky phlegm, or for treating colds that accompany
stomach upset.
(4 ounces)
HB1014B
$8.00
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Linden Flower Modern herbalists prescribe linden
flowers for “sick headaches” and nervous stomach,
plus as a treatment for sore throats and colitis. The mucilages
in the flowers coat mucous membranes to soothe inflammation and
irritation.
(4 ounces)
HB231B
$10.00
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Marshmallow Root relieves irritation by coating
inflamed surfaces. Its primary use in modern herbal medicine is
to relieve sore throat, but it also relieves perianal inflammation
(when taken orally) caused by severe diarrhea.
(4 ounces)
HB1015B
$8.00
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Nettle Leaf Powder is particularly effective
in treating allergic rhinitis, relieving nearly all the symptoms
of itchy, watery eyes, sneezing and runny nose.
(4 ounces)
HB806B
$8.00
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Orange Peel contains compounds that lower blood
pressure. Combined with peony to relieve menstrual cramps, with
magnolia for bloating, with rhubarb root for constipation, and
with gardenia fruit for slow digestion after long-term illness.
(4 ounces)
HB1016B
$8.00
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Parsley Leaf. Naturopathic practitioners often
recommend fresh parsley as a detoxifier because of its concentrated
chlorophyl.
(4 ounces)
HB804B
$8.00
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Peppermint Leaf. The essential oil in peppermint
teas relieves the pain associated with colitis and colic.
(4 ounces)
HB199B
$8.00
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Pink Rose. The American Botanical Council reports
that rose petals have sedative, antiseptic, antiparasitic, anti-inflammatory,
laxative, cholesterol-lowering, and heart-supportive properties.
(4 ounces)
HB1017B
$11.00
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Raspberry Leaf tea has been used for centuries
as a folk medicine to treat canker sores, cold sores, and gingivitis
in persons of all ages and anemia, leg cramps, diarrhea, and morning
sickness in pregnant women, and as a uterine relaxant.
(4 ounces)
HB805B
$8.00
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Red Clover may reduce the risk of heart disease
and stroke by improving the cholesterol profile and toning the
arterial walls, as well as by preventing the clumping of red blood
cells that build up on the linings of arteries. Red clover may
also help reduce the effects of PMS and menopause and reduce the
pain associated with menstrual periods.
(4 ounces)
HB167B
$10.00
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Rhodiola Root is an adaptogen, enabling the body
to maintain physiological balance during times of physical or
mental stress.
(4 ounces)
HB808B
$8.00
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Rosehips have potent antioxidant action, helping
to protect the body from the effects of stress, aging and the
environment.Iiron in rose hips make them an excellent supplement
for menstruating women, and rose hip tea is a rich source of
vitamin C, carrying all the benefits of that vitamin.
(4 ounces)
HB218B
$11.00
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Sassafras has a lightly spicy and pleasant aromatic
scent and flavor.
(4 ounces)
HB01026B
$8.00
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Shatavari Root is a traditional Ayurvedic antispasmodic;
an aphrodisiac, demulcent, digestive, diuretic, galactogogue,
and is often used for infertility and for women's health.
(4 ounces)
HB1018B
$8.00
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Skullcap. is most useful for "draining fire"
from the "upper burner," for patterns of symptoms including
high fever, irritability, thick mucus, or hot sores and swelling.
The herb is used to "dry dampness" from the stomach
or intestines, treating any kind of digestive upset that stifling
the urge to drink fluids or causes inflammation of the urinary
tract. Skullcap also treats the symptoms of emotional excess "rising"
in the body to cause blushing, flushing, irritability, or headache.
(4 ounces)
HB1019B
$8.00
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Solomon's
Seal. In Chinese medicine, Solomon's seal is used to
"moisten dryness," relieving symptoms of cough, dry
throat, irritability, or thirst. It also "extinguishes wind,"
sometimes by relieving flatulence, but also by stopping pain and
spasms of various kinds. Because Solomon seal's effects are gentle,
it can be used by persons of weak constitution.
(4 ounces)
HB1021B
$8.00
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Spearmint, like peppermint, is a digestive
remedy. It relieves gas and stops gastrointestinal spasms. Unlike
peppermint, spearmint is also diuretic.
(4 ounces)
HB1022B
$8.00
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Star Anise.
Star anise seed powder sweetens the breath and settles
rumbling stomach.
(4 ounces)
HB801B
$8.00
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Stevia. Light, sweet and fresh, it makes a great
sweetener for teas and herbs, or a refreshing earthy cup by itself.
Stevia leaves are one of the sweetest substances known in nature,
with a sweetness rating of up to 300 times the sweetening power
of sugar with no calories.
(4 ounces)
HB292B
$8.00
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