TURMERIC: curcuma longa

HIGHLIGHT:

Turmeric has a magical brain protective properties. It can save the aging brain from dementia and premature death. Potent anti-inflammatory, anti-aging, anti-oxidative, neuro-restorative.

Interesting Facts:

(Here are 2 more reasons to be exited about!)

1.Did you know that turmeric has 6000 years of track record in Ayurvedic medicine? The remarkable value of this herb proofs itself.

2.There are at least 600 reasons why turmeric may be the WORLD’S MOST IMPORTANT HERB! Modern science has been finding its properties almost stunning because of the role it plays in destroying multi-drug resistant cancer and also protecting against radiation-induced damage and heavy metal toxicity!

General info:

Turmeric is a flowering plant Curcuma long of the ginger family, Zingiberaceae, the roots of which are used in cooking.The plant is a perennial, rhizomatous, herbaceous plant, native to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia.

Turmeric may be the most effective nutritional supplement in existence. Many high quality studies show that it has major benefits for your body and brain. Turmeric Contains Bioactive Compounds With Powerful Medicinal Properties,These compounds are called curcuminoids, the most important of which is curcumin.

Curcumin is the main active ingredient in turmeric. It has powerful anti-inflammatory effects and is a very strong antioxidant. It has been used in India for thousands of years as a spice and medicinal herb.

However, the curcumin content of turmeric is not that high... it’s around 3%, by weight. Most of the studies on this herb are using turmeric extracts that contain mostly curcumin itself, with dosages usually exceeding 1 gram per day. It would be very difficult to reach these levels just using the turmeric spice in your foods.Therefore, if you want to experience the full effects, then you need to take an extract that contains significant amounts of curcumin.

Unfortunately, curcumin is poorly absorbed into the bloodstream. It helps to consume black pepper with it, which contains piperine... a natural substance that enhances the absorption of curcumin by 2000%.

Curcumin is also fat soluble, so it may be a good idea to take it with a fatty meal.Curcumin is a Natural Anti-Inflammatory Compound.

Inflammation is incredibly important.It helps the body fight foreign invaders and also has a role in repairing damage.Without inflammation, pathogens like bacteria could easily take over our bodies and kill us. Although acute (short-term) inflammation is beneficial, it can become a major problem when it is chronic (long-term) and inappropriately deployed against the body’s own tissues.

Curcumin is strongly anti- inflammatory.

Curcumin actually targets multiple steps in the inflammatory pathway, at the molecular level.

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Turmeric Benefits: ( list is not limited to the followings...)

• • Potent anti-inflammatory
  • Mood and Reduces Stress
  • Boosts Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor
  • Anti-aging promotes longevity
  • Has Anti-Inflammatory Properties
  • Helps with Weight Loss
  • Improves Lung Function
  • Improves Cardiovascular Health
  • Kills Bacteria and Fungi
  • Strengthens Immune System
  • and more...

TART CHERRY: prunus ceranus

HIGHLIGHT:

Incredible Sports’ recovery aid, Improves sleep quality and duration, naturally packed with melatonin, and rich in nutrition. Great for heart health, powerful anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory.

Interesting Facts:

(Here are 2 more reasons to be exited about!)

1.Did you know? Tart cherry juice is rich in various nutrients. Tart cherry juice also contains smaller amounts of B vitamins, calcium, iron, magnesium, omega-3 and omega-6 fats, in addition to antioxidants and other beneficial plant compounds.

An 8-ounce (240-ml) serving contains 119 calories and the following.:

• • • Carbs: 28 grams
    • Fiber: 5 grams
    • Protein: 2 grams
    • Fat: 1 gram
    • Vitamin A: 62% of the RDI
    • Vitamin C: 40% of the RDI
    • Manganese: 14% of the RDI
    • Potassium: 12% of the RDI
    • Copper: 12% of the RDI
    • Vitamin K: 7% of the RDI

2. Incredible Sports’ Recovery  "Research has shown in both endurance cardio and strength training that tart cherry juice can you recover faster thanks in part to less muscle damage, inflammation and soreness.”

General info:

Prunus cerasus (sour cherry ,tart cherry, or dwarf cherry) is a species of Prunus in the subgenus Cerasus (cherries), native to much of Europe and southwest Asia.It is closely related to the sweet cherry (Prunus Avinum)  but has a fruit that is more acidic. Its sour pulp is edible.

The tree is smaller than the sweet cherry (growing to a height of 4–10 m), has twiggy branches, and its crimson-to-near-black cherries are borne upon shorter stalks. There are two main varieties (groups of cultivars) of the sour cherry: the dark-red morello cherry and the lighter-red amarelle cherry.

Tart cherries, like all red fruits and vegetables, are rich in anthocyanins — a class of antioxidant phytochemicals, or disease-fighting agents found in plant-based foods.

Other fruits and vegetables in this class include raspberries, strawberries, beets, cranberries, apples, red onions, kidney beans and red beans. Phytochemicals are what give bright fruits and vegetables their colorful hues. Anthocyanins, in particular, encourage healthy circulation, ensure proper nerve function and may offer cancer-fighting properties.

Consumption of anthocyanin-packed tart cherry juice provides older adults with greater protection against the development of heart disease, cancer and age-related cognitive decline, according to a study published in October 2009 by the Journal of Nutrition.

Plus, the antioxidants in tart cherry juice may have a positive effect on joint pain caused by inflammatory osteoarthritis. Women with osteoarthritis who consumed two 10.5-ounce bottles of tart cherry juice daily for 21 days had a significant reduction in pain and inflammation, according to a study published in a December 2012 issue of the Journal of Food Studies.

 "Research has shown in both endurance cardio and strength training that tart cherry juice can you recover faster thanks in part to less muscle damage, inflammation and soreness.”

In fact, marathon runners who consumed tart cherry juice for a few days prior to a marathon and right before a marathon experienced less muscle damage, soreness, inflammation and protein breakdown than runners who didn't sip, according to a December 2010 study in the Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports.

Carcinogens are harmful substances in the air, water and foods that may damage the body's cells, triggering changes that could lead to cancer. Tart cherry juice offers anthocyanins and other disease-fighting chemicals that may be beneficial for halting cell transformation that may lead to cancer.

Two daily cups of tart cherry juice can significantly reduce systolic blood pressure and harmful low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol in older adults, due to its anti-oxidative and anti-inflammatory properties.

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Tart Cherry Benefits: (list is not limited to the followings...)

• Anti-inflammatory
• Faster Muscle Recovery, Soreness, sports’ recovery
• antioxidant
• may provide cancer protection
• natural remedy for quality sleep and duration
• reduces blood sugar level
• heart health
• Arthritis & Joint& Pain relief
• Brain health
• Gout& Immune Support
• and more..

ASHWAGANDHA: whitania somnifera

HIGHLIGHT:

Ashwaghanda means "smell of the horse," which refers to both its unique smell and ability to increase strength. Improves concentration. Stress Relief and Anti-anxiety properties. It also called winter cherry or Indian ginseng.

Interesting Facts:

(Here are 2 more reasons to be exited about!) 

1.Did you know, Ashwagandha is one of the most important herb in Ayurveda?

It has been used for over 3,000 years to relieve stress, increase energy levels, and improve concentration

2.. "Ashwagandha" is Sanskrit for "smell of the horse," which refers to both its unique smell and ability to increase strength.

General info:

Withania somnifera, known commonly as ashwagandha, Indian ginseng, poison gooseberry, or winter cherry is a plant in the Solanaceae or nightshade family. Several other species in the genus Withania are morphologically similar. Although commonly used as a medicinal herb in Ayurvedic medicine, here is no conclusive clinical evidence that it is effective for treating any ailment.

Ashwagandha is an ancient medicinal herb. It’s classified as an adaptogen, meaning that it can help your body manage stress.

Ashwagandha also provides numerous other benefits for your body and brain.For example, it can boost brain function, lower blood sugar and cortisol levels, and help fight symptoms of anxiety and depression.

Ashwagandha is one of the most important herbs in Ayurveda, a form of alternative medicine based on Indian principles of natural healing. It has been used for over 3,000 years to relieve stress, increase energy levels and improve concentration). "Ashwagandha" is Sanskrit for "smell of the horse," which refers to both its unique smell and ability to increase strength.

The ashwagandha plant is a small shrub with yellow flowers that's native to India and North Africa. Extracts or powder from the plant's root or leaves are used to treat a variety of conditions.

Many of its health benefits are attributed to its high concentration of withanolides,

which have been shown to fight inflammation and tumor growth.

Cortisol is known as a stress hormone given that your adrenal glands release it in response to stress, as well as when your blood sugar levels get too low.

Unfortunately, in some cases, cortisol levels may become chronically elevated, which can lead to high blood sugar levels and increased fat storage in the abdomen.

Studies have shown that ashwagandha may help reduce cortisol levels.

In one study in chronically stressed adults, those who supplemented with ashwagandha had significantly greater reductions in cortisol, compared with the control group. Those taking the highest dose experienced a 30% reduction, on average.

Research has shown that ashwagandha may improve body composition and increase strength.

In a study to determine a safe and effective dosage for ashwagandha, healthy men who took 750–1,250 mg of pulverized ashwagandha root per day gained muscle strength after 30 days (.

In another study, those who took ashwagandha had significantly greater gains in muscle strength and size. It also more than doubled their reductions in body fat percentage, compared with the placebo group.

Ashwagandha root extract is a natural compound with sleep-inducing potential, well tolerated and improves sleep quality and sleep onset latency in patients with insomnia at a dose of 300 mg extract twice daily.

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Ashwagandha Benefits: (list is not limited to the followings...)

• Improves Mood and Reduces Stress
• Reduces blood sugar level
• Reduces Cortisol Level
• Anticancer properties
• Fertility Increase, testosterone boost in men
• Helps with Depression and Anxiety
• increases muscle mass and strength
• Insomnia and quality sleep
• and more..

VALERIAN: valeriana officinalis

HIGHLIGHT:

Research shows that valerian can help people fall asleep more quickly, improve the quality of sleep, and increase amounts of nightly sleep. Valerian may help improve sleep in women undergoing menopause. It also can help improve symptoms of restless leg syndrome, and reduce the sleep difficulties associated with RLS.

Interesting Facts:

(Here are 2 more reasons to be exited about!) 

1.Did you know?

The seventeenth century astrological botanist Nicholas Culpeper thought the plant was "under the influence of Mercury, and therefore had a warming faculty." He recommended both herb and root, and said that "the root boiled with liquorice, raisons and aniseed is good for those troubled with cough. Also, it is of special value against the plague’’

2. The name of the herb is derived from the personal name Valeria and the Latin verb valere (to be strong, healthy)

General info:

Valerian (Valeriana officinalis, Caprifoliaceae is a perennial flowering plant native to Europe and Asia.Valerian is among the best-studied herbs for sleep and sleep problems. At least a dozen or more scientific studies have found valerian—used on its own or with hops—helps to improve sleep.

Valerian has been used as a medicinal herb since at least the time of ancient Greece and Rome. Hippocrates described its properties, and Galen later prescribed it as a remedy for insomnia. In medieval Sweden, it was sometimes placed in the wedding clothes of the groom to ward off the "envy" of the elves.

Research shows that valerian can help people fall asleep more quickly, improve the quality of sleep, and increase amounts of nightly sleep.

Valerian can also help ease the symptoms of insomnia, which are:
• Difficulty falling asleep
• Trouble staying asleep
• Waking very early
• Waking feeling unrefreshed

Valerian may help improve sleep in women undergoing menopause. It also can help improve symptoms of restless leg syndrome, and reduce the sleep difficulties associated with RLS.

How Valerian helps you sleep better?

Valerian root contains a number of compounds that may promote sleep and reduce anxiety.

These include valerenic acid, isovaleric acid and a variety of antioxidants.

Valerian has received attention for its interaction with gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), a chemical messenger that helps regulate nerve impulses in your brain and nervous system.

Researchers have shown that low GABA levels related to acute and chronic stress are linked to anxiety and low-quality sleep (1

Valerenic acid has been found to inhibit the breakdown of GABA in the brain, resulting in feelings of calmness and tranquility. This is the same way anti-anxiety medications like Valium and Xanax work

Valerian root also contains the antioxidants hesperidin and linarin, which appear to have sedative and sleep-enhancing properties (7).

Many of these compounds may inhibit excessive activity in the amygdala, a part of the brain that processes fear and strong emotional responses to stress (5

One study found that treating mice with valerian improved their response to physical and psychological stress by maintaining levels of serotonin, a brain chemical involved in mood regulation.

Moreover, researchers have shown that isovaleric acid may prevent sudden or involuntary muscle contractions similar to valproic acid, a medication used to treat epilepsy.

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Valerian Benefits: (list is not limited to the followings...)

• • insomnia,
  • anxiety,
  • headaches,
  • digestive problems,
  • menopause symptoms,
  • and post-exercise muscle pain and fatigue
  • and more..

EUROPEAN HOPS : humulus lupulus

HIGHLIGHT:

Hops, with its natural sedative effects, can increase sleep time. Hops also helps to lower body temperature—falling core body temperature is one important physiological step toward sleep. Hops has also been shown to reinforce the body’s daily bio rhythms of rest and activity.

Interesting Facts:

(Here are 2 more reasons to be exited about!)

1.Did you know that Hops appears to work most effectively for sleep when it is used in conjunction with valerian?

2. Hops are also used in brewing for their antibacterial effect over less desirable microorganisms and for purported benefits including balancing the sweetness of the malt with bitterness and a variety of flavors and aromas. Historically, traditional herb combinations for beers were believed to have been abandoned when beers made with hops were noticed to be less prone to spoilage.

General info:

Studies also show hops can be effective in reducing stress and anxiety. Hops contains flavonoids which have potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-bacterial properties. A flavonoid in hops has also been found to help reduce weight gain, lower elevated cholesterol and reduce high blood sugar.

For sleep and sleep problems
Valerian is among the best-studied herbs for sleep and sleep problems. At least a dozen or more scientific studies have found valerian—used on its own or with hops—helps to improve sleep.

Research shows that valerian can help people fall asleep more quickly, improve the quality of sleep, and increase amounts of nightly sleep.

Valerian can also help ease the symptoms of insomnia, which are:
• Difficulty falling asleep
• Trouble staying asleep
• Waking very early
• Waking feeling unrefreshed

Valerian may help improve sleep in women undergoing menopause. It also can help improve symptoms of restless leg syndrome, and reduce the sleep difficulties associated with RLS.

Like valerian, hops has a long history of being used to help improve sleep. Scientific research shows that hops, with its natural sedative effects, can increase sleep time. Hops also helps to lower body temperature—falling core body temperature is one important physiological step toward sleep. Hops has also been shown to reinforce the body’s daily bio rhythms of rest and activity. Hops appears to work most effectively for sleep when it is used in conjunction with valerian.

To reduce stress and lower anxiety
Scientific study has demonstrated that both valerian and hops can help alleviate restlessness and anxiety. Research shows valerian can be effective in helping to reduce stress, lowering blood pressure and heart rate. Studies also show hops can be effective in reducing stress and anxiety.

Hops, high cholesterol and high blood sugar
Hops contains flavonoids which have potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-bacterial properties. A flavonoid in hops has also been found to help reduce weight gain, lower elevated cholesterol and reduce high blood sugar. These conditions all contribute to what’s known as metabolic syndrome, which significantly increases a person’s risk for heart disease and type 2 diabetes.

Hops and cancer
Hops flavonoids also have anti-cancer properties. Recent research shows that hops may provide promising preventive therapy for some cancers. Studies have found that hops may spur the ability to protect against some forms of cancer, including breast, ovarian, and prostate cancers.

Other uses for valerian and hops
With their calming, sedative, healing properties and low risks for side effects, valerian and hops are being studied and used to help other conditions, beyond sleep and stress or anxiety.

Preliminary research shows valerian may be useful for:
• Menstrual symptoms
• Menopausal symptoms other than sleep problems
• Muscle and joint pain
• Headache
• Stomach pain or upset
• Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
• Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS)
• Epilepsy

Preliminary research shows hops may be useful for:
• Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
• Indigestion and intestinal cramping
• Pain and inflammation, for arthritis and other conditions
• Menopausal symptoms

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Hops Benefits: (list is not limited to the followings...)

• • Rich in flavonoids -anti-cancer properties
  • anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial properties
  • the most important herb for Sleep along with valerian
  • lowers elevated cholesterol
  • reduces high blood sugar
  • reduces stress and anxiety
  • heart health
  • Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
  • Indigestion and intestinal cramping
  • Pain and inflammation, for arthritis and other conditions
  • Menopausal symptoms
  • and more..

GERMAN CHAMOMILE : marticaria chamomilla

HIGHLIGHT:

Chamomile helps to reduce excess mucus in the body, great for common cold, insomnia, wound healing, German chamomile is used in herbal medicine for a sore stomach, skin care, irritable bowel syndrome  and as a gentle sleep aid. It is also used as a mild laxative and has an anti-inflammatory and bactericidal effect.

Interesting Facts:

(Here are 2 more reasons to be exited about!)

1.Did you know that chamomile helps to reduce excess mucus of the body?

Theres no wonder why it is so popular to eliminate flu or common cold symptoms.

2. The often call if “the water of youth”

General info:

Matricaria chamomilla (synonym: Matricaria recutita), commonly known as chamomile (also spelled camomile), German chamomile, Hungarian chamomile (kamilla), wild chamomile, blue chamomile, scented mayweed, is an annual plant of the composite family Asteraceae is the common name for several daisy-like plants of the family Asteraceae.

The word "chamomile" derived via French and Latin from Greek χαμαίμηλον (khamaimēlon), "earth apple",

Matricaria chamomilla Often called "German chamomile" or "Water of Youth",^[8]

Chamomile tea is an herbal infusion made from dried flowers and hot water. Two types of chamomile used are German chamomile German chamomile (Matricaria recutita) and Roman chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile).Chamomile may be used as a flavoring agent in foods and beverages, mouthwash , soaps, or cosmetics.

The main constituents of chamomile flowers are polyphenol compounds, including apigenin, quercetin, patuletin, and luteolin. Essential oil components extracted from the flowers are terpenoids. Chamomile is under preliminary research for its potential anti-anxiety properties.

German chamomile oil has carminative, antispasmodic, mild sedative, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and anticatarrhal properties (or helps the body remove excess mucus)

More than 120 chemical constituents have been identified in chamomile flower as secondary metabolites. The most of them are found in the blue essential oil of the flowers. Chemical constituents of its essential oil include: the terpenes bisabolol, farnesene, and chamazulene; the flavonoids apigenin, quercetin, patuletin, and luteolin; and coumarin.

German chamomile is used in herbal medicine for a sore stomach, skin care, irritable bowel syndrome, and as a gentle sleep aid. It is also used as a mild laxative and has an anti-inflammatory and bactericidal effect . Research with animals suggests antispasmodic, anxiolytic, anti-inflammatory and some antimutagenic and cholesterol-lowering effects for chamomile. As well chamomile was found to be effective in treating stomach and intestinal cramps.

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German Chamomile Benefits: (list is not limited to the followings...)

• • Antibacterial
  • promotes gut health
  • lowers cholesterol
  • Gentle sleep aid
  • Common cold. Early research suggests that dissolving a German chamomile product (Kneipp Kamillen-Konzentrat, Kneipp Werke) in hot water and inhaling the steam for 10 minutes reduces common cold symptoms.
  • Hemorrhoids. Early research shows that applying German chamomile ointment (Kamillosan, Asta Medica AG) together with standard treatment improves bleeding, itching, and burning in people with hemorrhoids.
  • Insomnia. Research shows that taking German chamomile twice daily for 28 days does not improve sleeping problems in people with insomnia.
  • Swelling (inflammation) and sores inside the mouth (oral mucositis). Early research shows that using German chamomile mouth rinses might help prevent or treat sores in the mouth caused by radiation therapy, some types of chemotherapy, or stem cell transplants.
  • Skin breakdown around a stoma (peristomal lesions). . Early research shows that applying a German chamomile compress to areas of skin breakdown around colostomy appliances decreases the amount of time needed for skin lesions to heal by about 5 to 6 days compared with applying 1% hydrocortisone cream.
  • Loss of bladder control (urinary incontinence). Early research shows that applying oil infused with German chamomile to the skin above the pubic area or near the anus nightly for 6 weeks may reduce episodes of uncontrolled urination in children.
  • Wound healing. Research shows that applying a German chamomile product (Kamille Spitzner, W. Spitzner Arzneimittelfabrik GmbH) to wounds for 14 days reduces wound size after 4 days of treatment but does not affect wound healing approximately 3 weeks after tattoo removal.
  • A mild form of gum disease (gingivitis).
  • Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
  • Fibromyalgia.
  • Gas (flatulence).
  • Hay fever.
  • Menstrual cramps (dysmenorrhea).
  • Swelling (inflammation) of the nasal cavity and sinuses (rhinosinusitis).
  • Travelers' diarrhea
  • and more..

LEMON BALM: melissa officinalis

HIGHLIGHT:

Popular because its refreshing aroma. Great insomnia and digestive aid, boosts cognitive function, helps with core sores and toothaches. Smells similar to mint and because of its ascent it attracts honey bees.

Interesting Facts:

(Here are 2 more reasons to be exited about!)

1.Did you know? The lemon balm leaves have a mild lemon scent similar to mint. During summer, small white flowers full of nectar appear. It is not to be confused with bee balm (genus Monarda), although the white flowers attract bees, hence the genus Melissa (Greek for "honey bee”).

2.The herbalist John Gerard considered it especially good for feeding and attracting honeybees..The alchemist Paracelsus believed that lemon balm had the power to restore health and vitality. Traditionally, an alchemical tincture of lemon balm was the first tincture an aspiring alchemist made.

General info:

Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis), balm, common balm, or balm mint, is a perennial herbaceous plant in the mint family Lamiaceae and native to south-central Europe, the Mediterranean Basin, Iran, and Central Asia, but now naturalized in the Americas and elsewhere.

The leaves have a mild lemon scent similar to mint. During summer, small white flowers full of nectar appear. It is not to be confused with bee balm (genus Monarda), although the white flowers attract bees, hence the genus Melissa (Greek for "honey bee”).

The leaves are used as a herb, in teas, and also as a flavouring. The plant is used to attract bees for honey production. It is grown as an ornamental plant and for its oil (to use in perfumery). The tea of lemon balm, the essential oil, and the extract are used in traditional and alternative medicine, including aromatherapy. The plant has been cultivated at least since the 16th century, but research is still being conducted to establish the safety and effects of lemon balm.

In traditional Austrian medicine, M. officinalis leaves have been prescribed for internal use—as a tea—or external application—as an essential oil—for the treatment of disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, nervous system, liver, and bile. Lemon balm is the main ingredient of Carmelite water, which is still for sale in German pharmacies.

In alternative medicine it is used as a sleep aid and digestive aid.

Lemon balm’s pain-relieving properties may make it an ideal choice for relieving toothache pain.

In addition to drawing on its relaxing properties, this home remedy is thought to target inflammation in the body. More research is needed to confirm these findings.

How to use:

Use a cotton swab to apply lemon balm oil to the affected area as needed. Be sure to select an oil that has already been diluted by a carrier oil, such as jojoba. If you purchase pure lemon balm oil, you should dilute it. Essential oils should not be applied directly to the skin until they are diluted in a carrier oil.

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Lemon Balm Benefits: (list is not limited to the followings...)

• • Sleep aid
  • relieves stress and anxiety
  • boost cognitive function
  • help treat core sores
  • helps with nausea
  • helps with menstrual cramps
  • may lessen toothache pain
  •  
  • relieve indigestion, effective digestive aid
  • popular aromatherapy essential oil

PASSION FLOWER: passiflora incarnata

HIGHLIGHT:

The chemicals in passionflower have calming, sleep inducing, and muscle spasms relieving effects. Great for anxiety before surgery, or school exams. Effective for uplifting mood as well.

Interesting Facts:

(Here are 2 more reasons to be exited about!)

1.Did you know? Anxiety before surgery. Some research shows that taking passion flower by mouth can reduce anxiety before surgery when taken 30-90 minutes before surgery. In fact, it might work as effectively as some other treatments for pre-operative anxiety such as melatonin or midazolam.

2. P. incarnata often called “maypop” leaves and roots have a long history of use as a  traditional medicine by Native Americans in North America and were adapted by European colonists.

General info:

Passiflora, known also as the passion flowers or passion vines, is a genus of about 550 species of flowering plants, the type genus of the family Passifloraceae.

A number of species of Passiflora are cultivated outside their natural range for both their flowers and fruit. Hundreds of hybrids have been named; hybridizing is currently being done extensively for flowers, foliage and fruit.

Traditional medicine and dietary supplement

P. incarnata (maypop) leaves and roots have a long history of use as a traditional medicine by Native Americans in North America and were adapted by European colonists. The fresh or dried leaves of maypop are used to make a tea that is used as a sedative. Passionflower as dried powder or an extract is used as a dietary supplement.

Passionflower is classified as generally recognized as safe (GRAS) for use as a food ingredient in the United States.

Passionflower is not recommended during pregnancy because it may induce contractions.

The chemicals in passionflower have calming, sleep inducing, and muscle spasm relieving effects.

• Anxiety. Some research shows that taking passion flower by mouth can reduce symptoms of anxiety. In fact, it might work as effectively as some prescription medications.
• Anxiety before surgery. Some research shows that taking passion flower by mouth can reduce anxiety before surgery when taken 30-90 minutes before surgery. In fact, it might work as effectively as some other treatments for pre-operative anxiety such as melatonin or midazolam.
• A psychiatric disorder known as "adjustment disorder with anxious mood." When used in a multi-ingredient product (Euphytose by EUP), passion flower might help reduce symptoms associated with adjustment disorder with anxious modd. Other herbs in the product are crataegus, ballota, and valerian, which have mild sedative effects, and cola and paullinia, which have stimulant effects. It's not clear which ingredient or ingredients in the mix are responsible for decreasing anxiety in people with this condition.
• Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Early research shows that passion flower reduces some symptoms of ADHD in children aged 6-13 years when taken by mouth for 8 weeks. It seems to work about as well as a low dose of the prescription drug methylphenidate
• Heart failure. Early research shows that taking a combination of passion flower and hawthorn by mouth for 6 weeks increases six-minute walking distance but not exercise capacity during a bicycle exercise in people with mild heart failure.
• Trouble sleeping (insomnia). Early research shows that drinking a passionflower tea an hour before bedtime for 7 nights improves people's ratings of their sleep quality. Also, taking a product containing passion flower, valerian, and hops (NSF-3 by M/s Tablets India) by mouth for 2 weeks improves sleep similar to zolpidem in people with insomnia.
• Opioid withdrawal. Early research shows that taking a passion flower extract in addition to a drug called clonidine for 14 days might reduce anxiety symptoms better than taking clonidine alone in people undergoing an opioid detoxification program.
• Heart problems.

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Passion Flower Benefits: (list is not limited to the followings...)

• • Some people take passion flower by mouth for sleep problems (insomnia)
  • anxiety,
  • adjustment disorder,
  • attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD),
  • pain,
  • fibromyalgia,
  • relieving opioid withdrawal symptoms,
  • reducing anxiety and nervousness before surgery,
  • and heart failure

CATNIP: nepeta cataria

HIGHLIGHT:

Catnip derived from its attractant qualities to house cats and butterflies. Mainly used for sleep aid, anxiety and stress relieve. It can also help with bug bites due to its insect repellent natural properties

Interesting Facts:

(Here are 2 more reasons to be exited about!)

1.Did you know? it is used as certain insect repellent, including aphids and squash bugs.  The plant is drought-tolerant and deer-resistant.

2. The names catnip and catmint are derived from the intense attraction about two-thirds of cats have toward them.

                                Nepeta cataria is used in garden as an ornamental plant. It is also grown for its attractant qualities to cat & butterflies.

                The plant is drought-tolerant and deer-resistant. It can be a repellent for certain insects, including aphids and squash bugs.

General info:

Nepeta cataria, commonly known as catnip, catswort, catwort, and catmint, is a species of the genus Nepeta in the family Lamiaceae, native to southern and eastern Europe, Middle East , Central Asia and China.

The names catnip and catmint are derived from the intense attraction about two-thirds of cats have toward them.

In addition to its uses with cats, catnip is a popular ingredient in herbal teas (or tisanes), and is valued for its sedative and relaxant properties.

Catnip can be applied topically via the leaves or the essential oil , while catnip tea brewed from the leaves is also popular. As per the Journal of the American Chemical Society, the extracts and essential oils made from catnip are also quite popular for their uses. It is generally used in teas, juices, tinctures, extracts, salves, and even as an herb to be smoked, in addition to its culinary applications.

Catnip induces sweating, so is often recommended by alternative practitioners for treating the common cold.

In terms of colds and flu, one of the fastest ways to clean out the body is to induce sweating and get the toxins flushed from the system. This is particularly true in the case of fevers when the lack of sweating before the fever breaks is only keeping those toxins and pathogens in the body.

The natural repellent quality of catnip makes it ideal for keeping bugs away from gardens when kept as an ornamental plant, but the organic compounds in the plant make it ideal for soothing bug bites and relieving irritation on the skin. Applying salves or extracts to the irritated or broken skin can speed the healing process and reduce inflammation quickly.

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Catnip Benefits: (list is not limited to the followings...)

• • Stress relief
  • sleep aid
  • digestive aid
  • reduces menstrual cramps
  • speeds up healing of common cold and flu
  • relieves skin irritation
  • anti-inflammatory
  • and more..

BLUE SKULLCAP: skutellaria lateriflora

HIGHLIGHT:

Mainly used for insomnia and stress relief. It is also the natural remedy for stroke and paralysis caused by stroke. It hardens the arteries and help faster recovery.

Interesting Facts:

(Here are 2 more reasons to be exited about!)

1.Did you know that ? Skullcap is a great remedy for stroke, and paralysis caused by stroke.

2. It is also used for fever, high cholesterol, “hardening of the arteries” (atherosclerosis), rabies, epilepsy, nervous tension, allergies, skin infections, inflammation, and spasms.

General info:

Scutellaria lateriflora, known commonly as blue skullcap, mad dog skullcap, and side-flowering skullcap, is a hardy perennial herb of the mint family, Lamiaceae, native to North America.

Scutellaria lateriflora contains flavonoids. Other skullcaps used for similar purposes include common skullcap (S. galericulata), western skullcap (S. canescens), and southern skullcap (S. cordifolia). Its extracts are used in herbal medicine intended as a mild sedative and sleep promoter.

Skullcap is used for trouble sleeping (insomnia), anxiety, stroke, and paralysis caused by stroke. It is also used for fever, high cholesterol, “hardening of the arteries” (atherosclerosis), rabies, epilepsy, nervous tension, allergies, skin infections, inflammation, and spasms.

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Blue Skullcap Benefits: (list is not limited to the followings...)

• • Rich in flavonoids
  • Mild sedative and sleep promoter
  • remedy for stroke and paralysis caused by stroke
  • Allergy fighter
  • Nervous tension reliever
  • “hardening of the arteries” property
  • and more.

HOLY BASIL: ocinum tenuiflorum

HIGHLIGHT:

Commonly known as holy basil or tulsi. Dried leaves used as natural bug repellent. Liver, Brain and heart protective properties. Antimicrobial, antidiarrheal, treats coughs, prevent skin itching.

Interesting Facts:

(Here are 2 more reasons to be exited about!)

1.Did you know? Interestingly, the Hindus worship holy basil; the plant is considered the “Mother Medicine of Nature.” It’s been revered since ancient times as an herb that can promote a healthy body, mind, and spirit. The sacred plant is often planted around Hindu shrines. The name tulsi means “the incomparable one.”

2. Tulsi is cultivated for religious and traditional medicine purposes, and for its essential oil.

General info:

Ocimum tenuiflorum (synonym Ocimum sanctum), commonly known as holy basil or tulsi, is an aromatic perennial plant in the family Lamiaceae. It is native to the Indian subcontinent and widespread as a cultivated plant throughout the Southeast Asian tropics.

Tulsi is cultivated for religious and traditional medicine purposes, and for its essential oil. It is widely used as a herbal tea. Commonly used in Ayurveda, and has a place within the Vaishnava tradition of Hinduism, in which devotees perform worship involving holy basil plants or leaves

Holy basil is used to treat many conditions, including H1N1 (swine) flu, diabetes, the common cold, headache, fever, stress, upset stomach, earache and more. It has also been used as a mosquito repellant and topically (on the skin) to treat ringworm.

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Holy Basil Benefits: (list is not limited to the followings...)

Studies have shown that holy basil has a wide range of health-promoting properties including:

• • Antimicrobial (including antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal and more)
  • Antidiarrheal.
  • Anti-oxidant.
  • Anti-inflammatory.
  • Liver, brain and heart protective.
  • Antidiabetic.
  • Anti-pyretic (prevents itching)
  • Anti-tussive (treats cough)
  • Anti-arthritic
  • Anti-coagulant
  • Adaptogenic(energy and performance booster)
  • Balancing hormones such as cortisol (the stress hormone)
  • Improving brain function
  • Boosting the immune system
  • Lowering inflammation
  • Improving energy levels
  • Improving organ and bodily system (such as GI) function
  • Stress
  • Headache
  • Anxiety
  • Diarrhea
  • Fever
  • Nausea and indigestion
  • Back pain
  • Earache
  • Cold and flu
  • Dysentery
  • Genitourinary disorders (conditions involving the urinary system and genitals)
  • Bronchitis
  • Viral hepatitis
  • Malaria
  • Tuberculosis
  • Ringworm
  • Snakebite antidote
  • Diabetes
  • Asthma
  • Heart disease
  • and more..

CUMIN SEEDS: cuminum cyminum

HIGHLIGHT:

Rich in Iron. One teaspoon provides 20% of your daily iron. Super-nutritious spice mostly used for digestive issues and reduces food borne diseases.

Interesting Facts:

(Here are 2 more reasons to be exited about!)

1.Did you know? Many people around the world don't get enough iron. Cumin is very dense in iron, providing almost 20% of your daily iron in one teaspoon.

2. Super-nutritious spice:In a 100-g reference amount, cumin seeds provide high amounts of the Daily Value for fat (especially monounsaturated fat), protein, and dietary fiber.

General info:

Cumin (Cuminum cyminum) is a flowering plant in the family Apiaceae, native to southwestern Asia including the Middle East.^[4] Its seeds – each one contained within a fruit, which is dried – are used in the cuisines of many cultures in both whole and ground form.

Modern studies have confirmed some of the health benefits cumin is traditionally known for, including promoting digestion and reducing food-borne infections.Research has also revealed some new benefits, such as promoting weight loss and improving blood sugar control and cholesterol.

Nutritional value:

In a 100-g reference amount, cumin seeds provide high amounts of the Daily Value for fat (especially monounsaturated fat), protein, and dietary fiber (table). B vitamins, vitamin E, and several dietary minerals, especially iron, magnesium, and manganese, are present in substantial Daily Value amounts (table).

Cumin seeds contain:

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Cumin Seed Benefits: (list is not limited to the followings...)

• Promotes Digestion. The most common traditional use of cumin is for indigestion. ...
• Is a Rich Source of Iron. ...
• Contains Beneficial Plant Compounds. ...
• May Help With Diabetes. ...
• May Improve Blood Cholesterol. ...
• May Promote Weight Loss and Fat Reduction. ...
• May Prevent Food-Borne Illnesses. ...
• May Help With Drug Dependence.
• and more..

FENUGREEK SEEDS: trigonella foenum-graecum

HIGHLIGHT:

A herb with impressive health benefits, increases breast milk production for women, boosts testosterone for men. Highly nutritious spice. effective in Appetite control, helps diabetes and cholesterol balance.

Interesting Facts:

(Here are 2 more reasons to be exited about!)

1.Did you know? Fenugreek seeds are effective for Heartburn. One 2-week pilot study in people with frequent heartburn found that fenugreek reduced their symptoms. In fact, its effects matched those of antacid medications.

2. Fenugreek is an ingredient in many supplements. Since formulations differ, the recommended dose depends on the supplement. There is no single recommended dose

General info:

Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) is an annual plant in the family Fabaceae, with leaves consisting of three small obovate to oblong leaflets. It is cultivated worldwide as a semiarid crop. Its seeds and leaves are common ingredients in dishes from the Indian subcontinent.

Although fenugreek is used in traditional medicine to promote digestion, induce labour, increase breast milk supply in nursing mothers, and reduce blood sugar levels in diabetics.

Fenugreek powder may also be used as a topical medication or dressing for skin wounds or eczema.

Constituents of fenugreek seeds include flavonoids, alkaloids, coumarins, vitamins, and saponins; the most prevalent alkaloid is trigonelline and coumarins include cinnamic acid and scopoletin. Research into whether fenugreek reduces biomarkers in people with diabetes and with pre-diabetic conditions is of limited quality.

Nutritional Value:

Fenugreek Seeds:

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Fenugreek Seeds Benefits: (list is not limited to the followings...)

• • Topical medication for eczema, skin wounds.
  • Balances cholesterol
  • Soothe upset stomach and digestive problems.
  • Reduce menstrual cramps.
  • Reduce appetite.
  • Reduce fat mass.
  • Maintain liver and kidney health.
  • Soothe muscle pain.
  • Reduce fever.
  • digestive problems, including constipation, loss of appetite, and gastritis.
  • breast milk production and flow.
  • diabetes.
  • low testosterone or libido.
  • painful menstruation.
  • and more..

BLACK PEPPERCORN: piper nigrum