Goldenseal root is known to help support a healthy respiratory system and boost the immune system. Goldenseal contains valuable vitamins and minerals including calcium, iron, manganese, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin B-complex and more. This dried root is also known to cleanse and promote healthy glandular functions – referring to the organs that…

Pegged as the “herb of longevity,” gotu kola is a staple in traditional Chinese, Indonesian, and Ayurvedic medicine. Practitioners claim the medicinal plant has the power to boost brainpower, heal skin issues, and promote liver and kidney health — and some studies seem to agree. 1. It may help boost cognitive function A small 2016…

Common Grape Vine ( Vitis Vinifera ) is known as Draksha in ayurveda. Based on principles of ayurveda Grapes are sweet to taste and act as body coolants,increase the moistness of body tissues, alleviate vata and pitta. Ayurveda Acharyas recommend grapes for erectile dysfunction and to increase sperm count. Ads This is widely grown in…

Common Names: Joe-Pye weed, Queen of the Meadow English: feverweed, hempweed, joe-pye weed, jopi weed, kidney root, marsh milkweed, purple boneset, queen of the meadow, tall boneset, thoroughwort, trumpet weed Energetics: Bitter, Pungent, Neutral, Cool, Dry Biochemical Constituents: Volatile oil, flavonoids, and euparin System Effects: Kidney: kidney stones Stomach: Crohn’s Disease Bladder: cystitis and urethritis…

Green coffee is simply raw, unroasted coffee beans. Proponents claim that green coffee, green coffee extract, and green coffee supplements offer a variety of health benefits. While primarily used for weight loss, green coffee may help regulate blood sugar and improve cognitive and memory skills in older adults. In alternative medicine, green coffee is believed…

Perna canaliculus (Green-Lippped Mussel) is found only in New Zealand waters and is cultivated and manufactured for both the food and nutraceutical industry world-wide. P. canaliculus has traditionally been used as a therapeutic to treat various arthralgias in both humans and animals; however, clinical research reports provide conflicting results. Numerous in vitro studies have reported…

Basic composition of Guaraná beans Caffeine 4% Catechutannic acid 5% Catechic acid 0.6% Tannins 12% Starch 30% Protein 15% Oil 0.16% Calcium 0.08% Phosphorus 0.01% Magnesium 0.05% Kalium 0.27% Essential oil: The essential oil isolated from powdered seeds contain 2 methylbenzenes, a cyclic monoterpene, 2 cyclic sesquiterpene hydrocarbons, 2 methoxyphenylpropenes, and 2 alkylphenol derivatives. Important…

Tinospora cordifolia is a shrub that is native to India. Its root, stems, and leaves are used in Ayurvedic medicine. Tinospora cordifolia is used for diabetes, high cholesterol, allergic rhinitis (hay fever), upset stomach, gout, lymphoma and other cancers, rheumatoid arthritis (RA), hepatitis, peptic ulcer disease (PUD), fever, gonorrhea, syphilis, and to boost the immune…

Echinacea plants contain an impressive variety of active compounds, such as caffeic acid, alkamides, phenolic acids, rosmarinic acid, polyacetylenes and many more (2). In addition, studies have linked echinacea and their compounds to many health benefits, such as reduced inflammation, improved immunity and lower blood sugar levels. SUMMARY Echinacea is a group of flowering plants…

Echinacea plants contain an impressive variety of active compounds, such as caffeic acid, alkamides, phenolic acids, rosmarinic acid, polyacetylenes and many more (2). In addition, studies have linked echinacea and their compounds to many health benefits, such as reduced inflammation, improved immunity and lower blood sugar levels. SUMMARY Echinacea is a group of flowering plants…

People have used elderberry for its health benefits for hundreds of years. Elderberry contains antioxidants, and many believe it can relieve colds, fight the flu, and boost the immune system. The elderberry contains certain compounds and substances that might have a beneficial impact on health. We take a look at the evidence behind some of…

Elecampane is used for lung diseases including asthma, bronchitis, and whooping cough. It is also used to prevent coughing, especially coughing caused by tuberculosis; and as an expectorant to help loosen phlegm, so it can be coughed up more easily. Other uses include improving stomach function; treating nausea and diarrhea; and killing worms that can…