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ALFALFA (100 caps) (Medicago sativa).
Single herb ( aerial parts.used).
240 mg per capsule.
Recommended on the label:
2 capsules with 3 meals daily.
Other ingredients: Kosher gelatin and water capsule.
Properties:
Alterative, Anti-arthritic, Anticarious, Anticoagulant, Antilipemic, Aperitive, Appetite Stimulant, Bitter, Digestive Tonic, Galactagogue, Mineraliser, Stomachic.
Nutrients: V itamins A, B1, B3 (niacin), B5 (pantothenic acid), B6, B9 (folic acid), B12, C, D, E and K, biotin, amino acids, chlorophyll, digestive enzymes and protein (25% by weight).
calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, plus many more trace minerals.
Nutrition for:
General nutritional requirements, digestion (contains digestive enzyme, betain) appetite, assimilation.
Alfalfa is widely known around the world for its high nutritional value, and people eat it in the form of sprouts with their meals. It is also grown by farmers as "Lucerne" for the same reason, and makes a great supplement for their animals.
It is generally known as "The father of herbs" in Arabia. They are probably well aware of the depth the tap roots grow to, stated as 15 to 20 feet, and even as far as 60. At this depth massive nutritional uptake is assured and it has also been said that Alfalfa contains every mineral known to man. It was traditionally used for their horses as it was believed to make them stronger.
In capsules NSP's Alfalfa is concentrated and of the highest quality.
It is also available in liquid form, made from the plant's juice (Liquid Chlorophyll). This has a mint flavour added to increase palatability.
Common names: Alfalfa, Buffalo Herb, Lucerne, Mu-su , Purple Medic
Precautions:
Do not take if you have an autoimmune disorder, pernicious anaemia, are pregnant or on blood thinners or other drugs for the circulation. (large amounts can thin the blood).
Not recommended during the last month. Can be used after delivery.
Some other products for general nutrition. Super Supplemental Vitamins and Minerals, Colloidal minerals, liquid Chlorophyll, Kelp, Pacific Noni (Morinda).
ASPARAGUS (60 caps) (Asparagus racemosus).
Single herb (Root used).
Contains extract equiv to 1 gm of dry Root Powder in
each capsule.
Recommended on the label:
1 capsules with a meal 2 times daily as needed.
Other ingredients:
Kosher gelatin and water capsule.
Nutrition for:
Urinary tract, female reproductive system, lactation.
Asparagus is rich in the amino acid Asparagine and has galactagogue properties which may assist lactation. It is nutrition for female wellbeing from puberty to menopause and even after menopause.
It is referred to as Shatavari in traditional Ayurvedic medicine, and is used as nutrition for balancing, nourishing and toning the female reproductive system, helping maintain menstrual wellness and assisting sexual debility.
The name Shatavari literally means "she who possesses a hundred husbands".
Asparagus provides nutrients and properties that may assist painful and heavy menstruation
It is also nutrition for the urinary tract.
Common names Asparagus, Indian Asparagus, Shatavari, Wild Asparagus.
Precautions:
If you are a sufferer of gout try this out in tiny doses as it is high in purines.
Some other products for the female reproductive system:
Chaste Tree Concentrate, Dong Quai, False Unicorn, Wild Yam, Breast Assured, Breast Enhance, C-X, FC with Dong Quai, FCS-11, Flash-Ease T/R, Master Gland
ASTRAGALUS (100caps) (Astragalus membranaceous).
Single herb (root used).
420 mg per capsule.
Recommended on the label :
2 capsules with 3 meals daily.
Other ingredients: Kosher gelatin and water capsule.
Properties: Adaptagen, Antioxidant, Cardiac, Diuretic, Immune Stimulant, Tonic, Vasodilator.
Nutrients: f lavonoids, saponins and polysaccharides.
Nutrition for:
Immune system, spleen, liver, infections, urinary, respiratory, digestive and blood systems, vitality.
Astragalus is a perennial legume native to Northern China and Mongolia. It is used as a nutritional value for the mucous membranes of the urinary tract and the respiratory system.
In Chinese therapy Astragalus is considered a balancer of the metal element, which involves the defence system.
It is a nutritive builder rather than a stimulator and used over a period of time it acts slower than Echinacea but with good effect that seems more subtle.
Commonly used in the recovery period after illness. The Chinese have used this herb extensively as a nutrient for chronic conditions rather than acute.
Common names: Astragalus, Huang Qi, Milk Vetch.
Precautions:
Some other products to nourish the immune system:
Echinacea, IGS 11, Immune Maintenance, LIV-A (Liver- Cleanse), Burdock, Garlic, Garlic HP, Olive Leaf Extract, Pau D' Arco, Red Clove, AdaptaMax, Echinacea & Goldenseal (also in an extract form), Elderberry Defense, E-Tea, Natures Immune Stimulator, Colostrum Factors Plus.
BAYBERRY (100 Caps) (Myrica Certifera).
Single herb ( bark of the roots used).
440 mg per capsule.
Recommended on the label: 1 capsule with 2 meals daily.
Other ingredients:
Kosher Gelatin and Water Capsule.
Properties: Astringent, Coagulant, Expectorant, Haemostatic, Insecticide, Stimulant, Styptic, Vermifuge, Vulnerary, Decongestant.
Nuitrients: F lavonoids, tannins, triterpenes, resins, gums and essential oil.
Nutrients for: Female reproductive system liver, glandular, immune. digestion , respiratory systems.
Bayberry is well known for the delightful scent from the oils and resins the berries contain. The berries are also waxy and so are used to make aromatic candles. The berries are boiled and the melted wax is skimmed off for this use.
The berries and leaves have nutritive value, Vitamin C being one, but the dried bark of the Bayberry root has been used by Nature's Sunshine Products in this case for the different nutritional values. It has a long history for use as an astringent herb.
The stimulant properties towards secretions allow the herb to be used without the effect of drying out the mucous membranes.
The decongestant and expectorant properties may be helpful for those who have mucous problems in the upper respiratory system.
Bayberry can be used as a gargle for sore throats and cankers and as a wash for soft or bleeding gums.
Common names: American Bayberry, Arbe a Suif, Bayberry, Bayberry Bush, Bayberry Wax Tree
Candle Berry, Katphala, Myrica, Myricae Cortex, Tallow Shrub, Vegetable Tallow, Vegetable Wax, Wachsgagl, Wax Myrtle,Yang-mei.
Precautions:
In large dosages bayberry is emetic (induces vomiting).
Contains tannins, which sometimes affects people with cancer in a negative way.
To help neutralise the tannins. take with milk.
Do not give to children under 2.
All others should start with a low dose and increase it gradually if there are no ill effects
If pregnant or lactating please consult your health professional.
Use only as necessary
If symptoms persist please see your health professional
BEE POLLEN (100 Capsules)
Single herb
450 mg per capsule
Recommended on the label:
2 capsule with 2 meals daily while needed.
Other ingredients:
Kosher gelatin and water capsule.
Properties: Adrenal Tonic, Appetite Stimulant, Corrects Polarity, Glandular, Stimulant.
Nutrients: Proteins, Amino Acids, Vitamins, Minerals, Trace Elements, Enzymes.
Nutritiion for: A llergies, Immune, Adrenals, Energy. General Nutrition.
Bee Pollen is commonly known as the 'Nectar of the Gods.
It is is high in nutrients including proteins, enzymes, amino acids, and minerals and contains up to 35 percent complete protein, 22 amino acids, B vitamins, 27 mineral salts, trace elements and several enzymes.
As the bees gather the pollen it mixes with nectar forming yellow granules on their legs.
NSP Bee Pollen is naturally dried to preserve the enzymes.
Nature's Sunshine obtains the highest quality, pure and unpolluted Bee pollen. It is gathered from various species of wild flowers and this produces the multi coloured grains.
The sugars in bee pollen are predigested, and this enables them to be converted easily to glycogen in the body. Glycogen provides a constant energy supply.
Precautions:
If you are suffering from allergies or asthma please consult your health professional.
Despite what some advertisers say, it is not the best for everyone to take. I know of some with allergies, including myself, who feel very unwell when taking Bee Pollen.
Some other products for general nutrition. Alfalfa, Super Supplemental Vitamins and Minerals, Colloidal Minerals, Liquid Chlorophyll, Kelp, Pacific Noni (Morinda)
BILBERRY concentrate (60 Tablets) ( Vaccinium myrtillus).
Single herb (fruit used).
40 mg of bilberry fruit concentrate. per capsule.
standardized to 25 percent anthocyanins.
Recommended on the label:
2 tablets with 2 meals daily.
Other ingredients: Kosher gelatin and water capsules, Cellulose (plant fibre), stearic acid (vegetable), magnesium stearate (vegetable), and silicon dioxide (powdered silica).
Properties: Antidiabetic, Antioxidant, Diuretic, Nutritive, Opthalmicum, Tonic.
Nutrients: Phosphorous, Calcium, Vitamins.
Nutrition for: Capillaries, Veins, Circulation, Cartilage, Eyes, Inflamed bowel, Night vision, Urinary tract.
Bilberry is closely related to the North American huckleberries and blueberries They produce fruit singly or paired rather than in clusters as the blueberry does. They are commonly seen on the heaths, moors and in the woodlands of northern Europe. A small, low-growing, spreading shrub about 30cm (1ft) high, plants are covered with small, white tubular flowers in spring which are followed in summer by blue-black berries. They thrive in damp, acid soils in full sun or light shade. The berries are sweet and both the fruit and the leaves are often used in herbal remedies.
It is believed that huckleberry fruit was eaten by British pilots (world war 2) before their night flights to nutritionally support their vision. Bilberries and Blueberries have the same types of nutrients as the huckleberry.
Bilberry contains nutrition for the circulation as well as for the eyes, and the circulation around the eyes is very important for good eye health.
Best used long term to provide good ongoing nutrition.
Common names: Bilberry, Blaeberry, Whortleberry, Hurts, Whinberry, Winberry, Wimberry, Myrtle Blueberry and Fraughan.
Precautions:
People who are restricted from eating sugar containing foods for extreme health reasons, would not be wise to use this one as it has concentrated fruit sugars.
Use only as necessary, but as it is a fruit that we normally would eat it is safe to use for most people.
Some other products to nourish the eyes: Eyebright, EW, Perfect Eyes (60).
BLACK COHOSH (100 Capsules) (Cimicifuga racemosa)
Single herb (root used).
525 mg per capsule.
Recommended on the label:
1 capsule with 2 meals daily.
Other Ingredients: Magnesium Stearate (vegetable), Silicon Dioxide (powdered silica), kosher gelatin and water capsule.
Properties: Alexipharmic, Alterative Analgesic (Anodyne), Anti-arthritic, Antidepressant, Antihypertensive, Antirheumatic, Antispasmodic, Antitoxic, Antivenomous, Aphrodisiac, Bronchial Dilator, Cephalalgic, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Estrogenic, Expectorant, Glandular, Hypotensive, Insecticide, Nervine, Parturient, Phytoestrogen, Relaxant.
Nutrition for: Female glandular system, mature ladies, some inflammation, tinnitis, vertigo.
Black Cohosh is a tall perennial with creamy white flowers and is a native of timbered regions throughout the eastern United States and Canada.
It is nutritionally good for menopausal symptoms and for the reproductive system in general.
It is also used in NSP (Nature's Sunshine Products) anti inflammatory products.
Black Cohosh does not actually contain any of the estrogens produced in the human body. Instead, it contains isoflavones, which are compounds that weakly mimic the body's estrogens.
If you find that a headache ensues after taking it, your body's level of oestrogen has become too high. So start taking just one a day to see how much you need, then increase it to two if necessary. Some may find that one or two every few days is better for them.
Contains phytoestrogens. Some take it with Vit E.
Black Cohosh has also been used externally in a poultice form to help sores and puncture wounds.
It was used for snake bites and became known as snake root.
Add ginger (single herb list) for female cramping as ginger moves the benefits of black cohosh to the cramped abdominal area. In other words the Ginger acts as a catalyst to the Black Cohosh.
Common names: black cohosh, black snakeroot, snakeroot, macrotys, bugbane, bugwort, rattleroot, rattleweed.
Precautions:
Pregnant or lactating ladies should not take Black Cohosh without professional advice.
Start on a small amount and work up gradually. If a headache develops cut right back and stay on a small amount.
Some other products containing Black Cohosh: Triple relief, Anti inflam (Both are ant inflammatories).
Some other ptroducts to nourish the female system: Dong Quai, Chaste Tree Conc, False Unicorn, Wild Yam. Breast Assured, Breast Enhance, C-X, FC with Dong Quai, FCS-11, Flash-Ease T/R, Master Gland.
BLACK WALNUT hulls (100 Capsules) (Juglans nigra).
Single herb (hulls used).
500 mg per capsule.
Recommended on the label:
2 capsules with 2 meals daily
Other Ingredients: Magnesium stearate (vegetable), silicon dioxide (powdered silica), kosher gelatin and water.
Properties: Anticarious, Antifungal, Antiparasitic, Antiseptic, Antiviral, Astringent, Bitter, Dentifrice, Immune Amphoterics, Insecticide, Laxative , Parasiticide, Vermifuge.
Nutrients: Rich in vitamin B 15 and manganese, also has magnesium, silica, protein, calcium, phosphorus, iron and potassium, Vit C, iodine, chromium, ellagic acid.
Nutrition for: Intestinal system, parasitic situations, ringworm, immune system , skin, yeast. Mild laxative for people needing a gentle approach such as children and older people.
Black Walnut acts as an astringent or toner because it is rich in tannins.
The ancient Greeks used it for the skin and the intestinal system. and it was also traditionally used by the North American Indians.
The unripe hulls of the black walnut contain vitamin C and the trace minerals chromium and iodine. The iodine is noticeably present as brown stains in the green hulls.
It may have a mild laxative action for some due to the astringent properties and this generally expels worms in the intestines. I have used it for ringworm on my dog's skin with rapid results.
Common names Black Walnut, Walnut, White Walnut.
Precautions:
Might cause a dry throat if used excessively. Cut back.
Other products that may help parasite infections:
Herbal Pumpkin, Immune Stimulator, Artemesia Combination.
BLESSED THISTLE (100 caps) (Cnicus Benedictus).
Single herb (leaves, stems and flowers used).
325 mg per capsule.
Recommended on the label: 2 capsule with 2 meals daily.
Other Ingredients: Kosher gelatin and water capsule.
Properties: Alterative, Cephalic, Cholagogue, Digestive Tonic, Emmenagogue, Galactagogue, Hepatoprotective, Nervine, Stomachic, Tonic.
Nutrients: Bitter glycosides, including cnicin (a type of sesquiterpene lactone), alkaloids, volatile oil, tannins; mucilage,
sesquiterpene lactones (digestion), lignans.
Nutrition for: Female reproductive system, liver, appetite, digestion, lactation, inflamed and/or febrile situations, yeast situations.
Blessed thistle is generally used to provide nutrition for liver function and the female reproductive system, and also to improve digestion. It may also provide the nutrition to promote breast feeding.
When there is loss of appetite this herb may help, especially if the loss of appetite is associated with depression.
It is a very bitter herb.
It can also be applied as a poultice for aching areas.
The herb is usually put onto a soft cloth, heated and applied to the injured areas.
Be careful with the amount of heat applied.
Blessed Thistle is used as a flavouring for food and drinks in some countries, with authorised approval.
Common names:
Blessed Thistle, Holy Thistle, Spotted Thistle.
Precautions:
Use in small doses as great excess may cause vomiting.
If you are allergic to plants in the Asteraceae/Compositae family, ie bitter weed, blanket flower, chrysanthemum, coltsfoot, daisy, dandelion, dwarf sunflower, goldenrod, marigold, prairie sage, ragweed, and others, then it is wise to avoid Blessed Thistle.
BURDOCK (100 Capsules) (Arctium lappa).
Single herb (dried powdered root used).
360 mg per capsule.
Recommended on the label:
2 capsule with 2 meals daily while needed.
Other Ingredients: Magnesium stearate (vegetable), silicon dioxide (powdered silica), kosher gelatin, and water.
Properties: Alterative, Anti-allergenic, Anti-cancer, Antimutagenic, Antipruritic, Aperient, Bitter, Cholagogue, Detoxifying, Food, Hepatic, Hypoglycaemic, Mast Cell Stabilizer, Stomachic, Antifungal, Diuretic.
Nutrients: High amounts of chromium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, silicon and zinc, Lesser amounts of copper and manganese. Vitamins B1, B6, B12, and E.
Nutrition for: Immune, digestive, skin, lymphatic, tonsils, blood.
Burdock is a common, very large weed with giant sized leaves, and the seeds are burrs that cling to clothes It is a European herb and is used both raw and cooked in the diets of many.
A simple herb with good effect and it works via the nutrients for elimination through the colon, kidneys, liver and skin. It is also good source of viscous fibre, helping to absorb toxins from the digestive and intestinal tract.
Burdock can be used as a poultice or a fomentation for various needs, or a hot soak to alleviate tired aching feet.
Common names: Bardana, Beggar's Buttons, Bur, Burdock, Burdock Burrs, Burrs, Burr Seed, Cockle Buttons, Grass Burdock, Great Burdock, Hardock, Hareburr, Hurrburr, Lappa, Lappa Minor, Niu Bang, Personata, Thorny Burr, Turkey Burrseed.
Precautions:
If you are allergic to plants in the Asteraceae/Compositae family, ie bitter weed, blanket flower, chrysanthemum, coltsfoot, daisy, dandelion, dwarf sunflower, goldenrod, marigold, prairie sage, ragweed, and others, then it is wise to avoid Burdock.
Some other products to nourish the immune system:
Adaptamax, Astragalus,
BP-X, Echinacea, Echinacea and Golden seal (tabs and liquid), IGS 11, Garlic, Golden Seal, nature's Immune Stimulator, Olive leaf, Pau D' Arco.
BUTCHERS BROOM (100 Capsules) (Ruscus Aculeatus).
Single herb (dried powdered root used).
400 mg per capsule.
Recommended on the label:
2 capsules with 2 meals daily while needed.
Other Ingredients: Kosher gelatin and water.
Properties: Anticoagulant, Antithrombolytic, Cardiac, Deobstruent, Vascular Tonics, Anti Inflammatory, Vasoconstrictive.
Nutrients: A rich source of chromium, cobalt, iron, manganese, silicon, zinc and vitamin B3 (niacin), rutin, saponins, flavonoids.
Nutrition for: Circulation, lymphatics.
Butcher's Broom contains rutin and saponins to provide nutritional support for the circulation, and flavonoids to provide nutrients for the capillary walls.
It is a shrub of the Lily family found in Europe and Africa. It resembles mistletoe and is used as a substitute in some cases. The branches are very hard and tough and it is thought that butchers used them to clean their work benches. The plant was also used as a food source.
Butchers broom is said to “sweep” the circulation clean.
Precautions:
Seek advice if you have Hypertension.
Some other ptroducts to nourish the circulation: Megachel, Capsicum, Ginger, Ginko Biloba, Guggul lipid, Ginkgo & Hawthorn, HS-11 (tri-circ), Coq10-30, Coq10-75.
CAPSICUM (100 capsules) (Capsicum annuum).
Single herb (fruit used).
520 mgs per capsule.
Recommended on the label:
1 capsule 4 times a day with food.
Other ingredients: Kosher gelatin and water capsule.
Properties: Analgesic (Anodyne), Anesthetic, Anti-arthritic, Anticoagulant Aperient, Antiseptic, Cardiac, Carminative, Catalyst (Synergist), Coagulant, Condiment, Counterirritant, Diaphoretic, Haemostatic, Hypotensive, Panacea, Rubefacient, Sialogogue, Stimulant (Circulatory), Stomachic, Styptic, Vulnerary.
Nutrients: R ich source of beta-carotene & vitamin C, Also has B1, B2, B3 (niacin), B5 (pantothenic acid), B6 and B9 (folic acid). High amounts of cobalt and zin
c.
Nutrition for: Circulation, digestive and mucosal fluids.
(This is the herb that launched Nature's Sunshine Products in America in 1972)
Capsicum (cayenne) grows as an annual and was used regularly as a condiment by the South Americans to add flavour, and help with digestion, and therefore, flatulence.
It is often referred to as “Queen of the herbs”.
It is a very heating herb and needs to be taken with food to disperse the heat throughout the Alimentary canal, otherwise it can cause a burning sensation at stool.
Capsaicum is the compound within capsicum that produces the heat.
This herb is very warming in general and provides nutritional support for the circulation.
It is added to many combination herbs for this reason and also to act as a catalyst for other herbs in the product, helping them to perform better, and to target certain areas in the body.
Capsicum is also used externally as a poultice to assist with pain levels in joints.
I have also used it (in a very, very weak liquid from a home made tincture), in inflamed eyes from an allergic reaction. It clears the flood of pink in the eyes and relieves the pain and inflammation.
Common names
Capsaicin, Capsicum, Cayenne, Chili Pepper.
Precautions:
Do not use in excess.
Do not use when on blood thinners or if on heart or circulation drugs.
Do not use when bowel is irritated.
Some other products to nourish the circulation Megachel, butchers broom, Ginger, Ginko Biloba, Guggul lipid, Ginkgo & Hawthorn, HS-11 (tri-circ), Coq10-30, Coq10-75.
CASCARA SAGRADA (100 Capsules) (Rhamnus purshiana).
Single herb (bark used).
390 mg per capsule.
Recommended on the label:
1 or 2 capsule with 2 meals daily.
Other Ingredients: Kosher gelatin and water capsule.
Properties: Bitter, Cholagogue, Laxative (Stimulant), Nervine, Purgative (Cathartic).
Nutrients: Vit A, B2, and B6, calcium, manganese,potassium. Anthraquinones (aloe-emodin).
Nutrition for: C olon, constipation, healthy form and tone of the bowel, bile, digestion, liver,
waste elimination, cleansing colon toxins.
Cascara Sagrada is commonly named Sacred Bark, and was thus named by Spanish Missionaries who saw the inhabitants using Cascara as a laxative. It has been marketed since 1877 and used by the medical profession.
Cascara stimulates the lining of the upper intestine, producing natural peristaltic movement in this way. The glycosides, when in contact with the bacteria present in the bowel, form metabolites which enter the lining, thus producing normal peristaltic action.
It is intended for the occasional constipation situation, not for ongoing chronic constipation.
In the case of Haemorrhoids it can be helpful; as the cascara softens the stool.
Children and the elderly can tolerate this one as it is mild, but it is for the occasional use.
If taken continually the laxative effect decreases, but it continues to tone the bowel.
This is a very popular product and is also in the combination LBS 11, (also known as Herbalax).
Cascara Sagrada is non habit forming but one may become dependent on laxatives, even of the herbal kind, so adding necessary fiber and a high amount of fluids and/or high fluid content foods to the daily regime could be very helpful. Also the addition of rough grain bread rather than the white or "brown" bread could also be very helpful.
All the various types of roughage are so important for normal bowel movements and the fruit and vegetable fibers along with whole grain fibers such as oatmeal, whole wheat and whole rice is very important. Sometimes eating only one type of fiber is not enough to do the trick.
Common names
Cascara, Cascara Buckthorn, Cascara Sagrada, Chittembark, Sacred Bark, Wahoo.
Precautions:
Do not use In excess.
Not for during pregnancy or lactation without seeking professional advice.
Do not use in the presence of diarrhea, abdominal pain or vomiting.
Some other products for the nourishment of the bowels: LBS 11 (“Herbalax” “Lower Bowel Stimulant”)
CATNIP: 100 caps (Nepeta cataria)
Single list
300 mg per capsule.
Recommended on the label:
Adults: 2 capsules with a meal 3 times daily.
Other ingredients: Kosher gelatin and water capsule.
Nutrition for: Nervous and immune systems. May assist with acid reflux, bloating, children with colic, teething, colds, flu, chicken pox, convulsions, mumps, measles, restlessness, nervousness. May have a diuretic and perspirant effect.
Catnip is a very soothing herb and can be safely used for infants and children, but it must be in a
much smaller amount.
It is a member of the mint family, and contains natural trace minerals and vitamins. Catnip nutritionally supports both the nervous and immune systems. The leaves are used in this product. Catnip is a native of the milder parts of Europe but it has been naturalised to other countries as well.
Catnip may produce perspiration without raising the temperature, (diaphoretic) thus leading to its use for colds. It also has antipyretic properties which enables the reducing of a high temperature.
I have used it for a baby relative as a drink for colic and it worked very well. You simply empty a capsule and disolve the powder with hot boiled water. Steep for a while. It is then necessary to filter it through a coffee filter to get all remaining grains out, as otherwise it blocks the teat. (plus it is not pleasant to have grains in the mouth) Mix a
small portion of this mixture with water and keep the remainder in the frig in case another drink is needed. Sweeten with a little honey. This tastes nice as a warm drink.
An older chilld may be able to swallow a capsule or drink the mixture. It still needs filtering if drunk from a cup, or tip off the top clear fluid into another cup and leave any residue behind.
But please see precautions near the bottom of the page.You would not give any herb to a child or baby who is on drugs without consultation with your health professional.
In general, about catnip and cats. It is said that not all cats are attracted to the plant as not all have inherited the gene responsible for that response. They also do not eat the plant but only chew it to crush it and release the chemical "nepetalactone" and enjoy the smell. So it is not a wise move to give cats catnip as a nuitritional aid. They probably would not eat it anyway no matter how it is disguised. Also, it acts as a stimulant for the cats. (not a calming type action as in humans).
Common names: Fieldbalm, catmint, catnep, catrup, catwort.
Precautions :
If on any drugs for any problem at all, check first to see if this product is compatible.
(may have an effect on the uterus)
May have a diuretic effect.
May bring on perspiration.
Other products to provide nutrients that have a calming effect: Eight, Gotu Kola, Ginkgo/Gotu kola/
Bacopa Conc, HVP, Nutricalm (Yeast Free), RE-X, St Johns Wort TR, Valerian Root.
CHASTE TREE CONCENTRATE (90 tablets) (Vitex agnus-castus)
Single herb (leaves, flowers, and berries used)
500 mgs per tablet
Recommended on the label:
1 or 2 tablets twice a day with meals
Other Ingredients: Kosher gelatine and water capsule.
Properties: Adaptagen, Anaphrodisiac, Nervine.
Nutrition for: Ladies, fluid retention, headaches, crampy periods and tender breasts associated
with menstruation.
Chaste Tree is a Nutritional Supplement for mature women and for ladies in the child rearing age group. Pre-menstrual tension, other pre symptoms, and fertility problems might be helped with the nutrition in this herb.
Chaste tree herb may help to balance oestrogen and progesterone in ladies, and in males the androgens.
It is a very large tree, and the leaves, flowers and berries can be eaten straight off the tree.
It is said that the fruits were used in ancient times by the Monks to keep them chaste from sexual desires.
Best not for men today as it could have a detrimental effect on normal functioning.
Common names:
Vitex, Monks' pepper, sage tree, hemp tree (because of similar flowers to hemp).
Precautions:
Not recommended during pregnancy or lactation, or for men.
Some other products to nourish the female reproductive system:
Dong Quai, False Unicorn, Wild Yam. Breast Assured, Breast Enhance, C-X, FC with Dong Quai, FCS-11, Flash-Ease T/R, Master Gland
CHICKWEED (100 capsules) (Stellaria media).
Single herb (aerial parts used).
375 mgs per capsule.
Recommended on the label:
2 capsules with a meal twice a day.
Other Ingredients: Kosher gelatin and water.
Properties: Alterative , Anti-obesic, Antipruritic, Antitussive, Demulcent (Mucilant), Emollient, Emulsifier, Expectorant, Laxative (Bulk), Lipotropic, Mineraliser.
Nutrition for: Blood, Urinary system, liver. Metabolism, febrile conditions, inflammation.
Chickweed is prolific in growth and hard to eradicate but is a very useful herb. It is known as an all purpose herb, soothing whatever it reaches. It is also used in inflamed conditions internally and externally including fevers.
Having mucilage properties, it is invaluable for stomach ulcers and inflamed bowels.
It is a digestive stimulant and provides fibre.
It is said that American Indians use this herb for swellings and redness of the face, boils. swollen testes and ulcerations, even in the mouth and throat.
It can be used as a poultice on tight tendons and skin rashes etc.
Common names:
Adder’s Mouth, Chickweed, Indian Chickweed, Satinflower, Scarweed, Starweed, Starwort, Stitchwort, Tongue Grass, White Bird's-eye, Winterweed.
Precautions:
Some other products for general nuitrition: Super Supplemental Vitamins and Minerals, Colloidal minerals, liquid Chlorophyll, Kelp, Pacific Noni (Morinda)
CORNSILK (100 capsules) (Zea mays).
Single herb (silk used).
400 mgs per capsule.
Recommended on the label:
2 capsules with 3 meals a day.
Other ingredients: Kosher gelatin and water capsule.
Properties: Demulcent (Mucilant), Diuretic, Soothing, Diuretic.
Nutrients: Rich in Vit K, iron, silica and potassium, Vit C,
Vit B5 (pantothenic acid).
Nutrition for: Urinary system, bladder, prostate, mucous membrane of the foregoing systems.
Cornsilk is a very mild herb and safe for children. It has been used for bedwetting.
It is simply the silky threads harvested from inside the husks of corn cobs and is a very popular nutritional choice for inflamed conditions of the mucous membranes in the urinary system.
Fluid retention may also be balanced with the nutrients in this herb.
The diuretic properties help to flush out uric acid and toxins from the bladder, which may help gout sufferers.
Common names: Corn, Corn Silk, Indian Corn, Maize, Yu Mi Shu.
Precautions:
Some other products to nourish the urinary system. Asparagus, Burdock, Damiana, Hydrangea,Juniper Berries, Parsley, Cranberry/Buchu Conc, JP-X, K, Liver-Cleanse (LIV-A)
DAMIANA (100 capsules) (Turnera diffusa).
Single herb (leaves used).
350 mgs per capsule.
Recommended on the label: 2 capsules twice daily with a meal.
Other ingredients: Kosher gelatin and water capsule.
Properties: Antidepressant, Aperient, Aphrodisiac, Cardiac, Corrects Polarity, Diuretic, Euphoretic, Glandular, Nervine, Stimulant., Urinary antiseptic.
Nuitrients: Vit A, C and B3 (niacin) alkaloids, flavonoids, cyanogenic glycosides, tannins and resins.
Nutrients for: Sexual health, nerves, stamina, vitality.
Damiana was used by the Aztecs as an aphrodisiac, but it is especially recommended as a nutrient when the failing sexual health is due to a nervous condition, with stress causing a low libido. It is a very popular herb and is known as a very safe herb for the sex glands with a mild action.
It may be very helpful in exhausted states where vitality is needed.
It is also useful as nutritives for the urinary system and mildly for the nervous system.
This aromatic shrub grows abundantly in very dry rocky conditions
Common names: Damiana, Damiane, Oreganillo, , Mexican Damiana, Mexican Holly.
Precautions:
Do not take if in a very weakened or inflamed condition, or emaciated.
DANDELION ( 100 caps) (Taraxacum officinale).
Single herb (root used).
460 mgs per capsule.
Recommended on the label:
2 capsules with a meal 2 times daily.
Other ingredients: Kosher gelatin and water capsule. Magnesium stearate (vegetable), silicon dioxide (powdered silica).
Properties: Alterative, Antacid, Antioxidant, Appetite Stimulant, Bitter, Cholagogue, Diuretic, Hepatic, Lipotropic.
Nutrients: Vitamins and minerals, proteins, pectin, bitter flavonoids, viscous fibre, calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, sodium, potassium, Vitamins A, B1, B2, B5 (pantothenic acid), B6, C, E, P.
Nutrition for: Liver, gall bladder, kidneys, pancreas, spleen, uric acid build up.
Dandelion is a popular herb and easily accessed. It is a member of the Sunflower family and its name
comes from the French “dents de lion”, meaning “teeth of the lion” because of the coarsely serrated leaves.
The entire plant is edible and some enjoy it in tea form, usually the roasted root. This particular species is found and classed as a weed worldwide but is still considered one of the better herbs for general nutrients.
It contains potassium and usually, when taking diuretics, potassium is leached out along with the excess fluids, as there is no potassium in diuretics to replace the potassium. So that is a bonus.
Very high in nutrition it nutritionally assists the urinary system thereby eliminating toxins and unwanted excess fluid in the tissues, providing the build up of fluids in the tissues are due to the urinary and hepatic systems not doing their work well enough.
(Another reason for fluid build up is circulatory and lymphatic sluggishness, so one would use different herbs in that case).
Dandelion also provides nutrition for the liver and gallbladder, thus increasing production of bile and clearing toxic build up.
It is also present in Nature Sunshine combination herb "LIV-A" or "liver Cleanse" as it is sometimes known. (See combination list)
Common names: Lion's tooth, dandelion, blow ball.
Precautions:
Pregnant and lactating ladies should consult their health professionals.
Not recommended for conditions of dryness or fluid deficiencies.
Some other products to nourish the liver or kidneys LIV-A (Liver-Cleanse), Chickweed, Cornsilk, Hydrangea, Juniper Berries, Parsley, St Mary's Thistle, Cranberry/Buchu Conc, Enviro Detox, Gall Bladder Formula (BLG-X), JP-X, K, Milk Thistle Combination, Urinary Maintenance (Ury)
DEVILS CLAW (100 capsules) (Harpagophytum procumbens).
Single herb (secondary tubers used).
450 mgs per capsule.
Recommended on the label :
2 capsules with a meal 3 times daily.
Other Ingredients: Kosher gelatin and water capsules.
Properties: Analgesic (Anodyne), Anti-arthritic, Anti-inflammatory, Bitter, Digestive Tonic.
Nutrition for: Structural system, osteoarthritis, liver, urinary, immune.
Devils Claw is named thus because of the resemblance to claws when the flower turns into a seed pod. Natures Sunshine uses the secondary tubers in their product.
Grown in the Kalahari desert, it is said that the Africans used this herb for a wide variety of purposes in an infusion. They also used it topically for boils, sores and ulcers.
Many find relief from the pain and inflammation associated with Arthritis, Osteo more so than Rheumatoid.
Devil's Claw also provides the nutrition to secrete stomach acids, and this is why those suffering from stomach and duodenal ulcers should not take it. It could cause pain.
Common names: Grapple plant, Wood spider, Devils claw.
Precautions:
Not recommended if gastric or duodenal ulcers present.
Pregnant or lactating ladies need to seek advice from their health professional.
Some other products to nourish the structural system Yucca, Herbal CA, Triple relief, Everflex, Glucosamine/ Una De' Gato, MSN.
DONG QUAI (100 capsules) (Angelica Sinensis).
Single herb (root used).
520 mgs per capsule.
Recommended on the label:
1 - 2 capsules with a meal 3 times daily.
Other ingredients: Kosher gelatin and water capsule, Magnesium stearate (vegetable), silicon dioxide.
Properties: Antispasmodic, Blood Building, Deobstruent, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Female Tonic, Glandular, Uterine, Analgesic.
Nutrients: Good amount of B3 (niacin), E, cobalt (a component of vitamin B12), iron, magnesium.
Some vitamin A.
Nutrition for: Female reproductive system. Gynecological problems. Improving blood flow to these organs.
Dong Quai (pronounced don kwy) is China's most popular herb for the ladies. It is looked on as the Queen of the herbs. The meaning of the name is "compelled to return" and is commonly referred to as "the female Ginseng".
It provides nutrients for the blood vascular system to these organs and also has a mild sedative effect.
Best used from the end of menstruation to the beginning of ovulation each month.
Common names: Chinese Angelica, Dang Gui, Dong Quai, Tang Kuei.
Precautions:
Do not take if you are on blood thinners.
Do not use during menstruation or pregnancy.
If lactating seek advice first.
Take only if necessary.
Some other products to nourish the female reproductive system:
Chaste Tree Concentrate. False Unicorn, Wild Yam. Breast Assured, Breast Enhance, C-X, FC with Dong Quai, FCS-11, Flash-Ease T/R, Master Gland.
ECHINACEA PURPUREA (180 capsules) (Echinacea purpurea).
Single herb (root used).
450 mgs per capsule.
Recommended on the label:
2 capsules with a meal 3 times daily as needed.
Other ingredients: Kosher gelatin and water, Magnesium stearate (vegetable), silicon dioxide (powdered silica).
Properties: Alterative, Anti-allergenic, Antibacterial, Anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Antitoxic, Antivenomous, Antiviral, Detoxifying, Febrifuge, Immune Stimulant, Lymphatic, Tonic, Vulnerary.
Components: Polysaccarides, glycoproteins, alkamides, volatile oils and flavonoids.
Nutrition for: Immune, infections, respiratory.
Echinacea is much more effective used as necessary, when needed, rather than a daily dose long term, although some do swear by a small dose daily long term.
Commonly known as "cone flower" it has a beautiful pinkish/purpley flower that turns backwards exposing the center, and makes a lovely display in home gardens. A perennial.
It is considered to be very safe and is widely used as nutrition for a wide range of external skin problems and internal infections and viruses.
Common Names:
Black Sampson, Echinacea, Purple Coneflower, Red Sunflower, Sacred Plant, Sampson Root.
Precautions:
If used excessively it may cause scratchy or tingly throat and excessive salivation.
If you have an auto immune disease, an overactive immune system, do not use an immune stimulant such as Echinacea.
If you have an allergy from daisies then treat this one with caution.
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Not recommended during the last month.
Can be used after delivery.
If on any drugs for any problem at all, check first to see if this herb is compatible
Some other products to nourish the immune system Astagalus,
IGS 11, LIV-A (Liver- Cleanse), Burdock, Garlic, Garlic HP, Immune Maintenance, Olive Leaf Extract, Pau D' Arco, Red Clove, AdaptaMax, Echinacea & Goldenseal (also in an extract form), Elderberry Defense, E-Tea, Natures Immune Stimulator, Colostrum Factors Plus.
EPILOBIUM (100 capsules) (Epilobium Parviflorum).
Single herb (aerial parts)325 mgs.
Recommended on the label:
2 capsules with a meal 2 times daily.
Other ingredients: Kosher gelatin and water capsules.
Properties: Antibacterial, Anti-inflammatory, Astringent, Demulcent, Emollient, Tonic.
Nutrients for Prostate, enlarged prostate, male urinary, frequency, female urinary, (UTI) incontinence.
Epilobium parviflorum, (as opposed to Epilobium augustifolium, which provides nutrients for skin disorders amongst other things), has more recently come into the limelight for male problems, as for centuries it was ignored and plants almost obliterated by neglect.
There are no reported side effects and is most effective in providing the nutrition needed for prostate health, including the size of this gland.
If you have already had an operation, Epilobium is a valuable aid for helping the after effects such as burning symptoms, by providing the necessary nutrients and actions to do so.
Try this one out for quick relief, and keep some on hand for the next time.
If you are over 50 you may feel the need to take a maintenance dose every day.
While Epilobium is specific for men it can also be used by women with chronic urinary infections.
When all else fails ladies, this could be the one to help you.
Common names: Willow herb, Hoary Willow Herb, Small-flower Hairy Willow Herb, Willow Herb.
Precautions:
Some other products to nourish the prostate
Mens formula, Saw palmetto Concentrate.
EYEBRIGHT (100 capsules) (Euphrasia officinalis).
Single herb (aerial parts used).
400 mgs per capsule.
Recommended on the bottle:
2 capsules with 2 meals daily.
Other ingredients: Kosher gelatin and water capsule.
Properties: Anti-allergenic, Anticatarrhal, Anti-inflammatory, Expectorant, Opthalmicum.
Nutrients: Vitamins A and C, tannins, lignans and flavonoids.
Nutrition for: Eyes, liver, allergies (upper respiratory).
Eyebright has been appropriately named, high in Vit A it is a great nutritional herb for the eyes.
It is also nutrition for the liver at the same time. If there is an eye problem there is usually also a liver problem. If the whites of the eyes are discoloured and/or yellowy, then the liver is weak or overtaxed. In allergic situations the liver is also involved, so if you have "hay fever"/allergies of the upper respiratory plus eye problems, then it pays to take care of your liver as well by providing the nutrients needed.
When you wear dark glasses a lot, your body has to use more Vit A than normal for sight, so eventually, if you are not taking adequate Vit A in the diet, a deficiency may occur, and the eyes may suffer.
Working under fluorescent lights also causes higher use of Vit A and can also cause deficiencies in the eyes if the Vit A in the diet is inadequate.
It is best to avoid the use of dark glasses especially while taking the herb. Sunshine, or even simply daylight, needs to be able to activate the herb in the eyes.
A great herb used on a wide scale.
USING EYEBRIGHT AS AN EYE WASH:
Empty a capsule into a container, preferably crockery or glass, add boiled water whilst still very hot. Cover and steep for some minutes or longer. Filter out all powder. (a coffee filter is good for this) Use cotton wool swabs to swab the eyes, squeezing some of the liquid into the eye, or use an eye glass to soak the eye. An eyedropper could also be used.
A TIP FOR CONJUNCTIVITIS:
Use cold black tea to swab the eye. A brilliant home remedy that worked for myself, family and pets.
Common names: Eyebright, Meadow Eyebright, Red Eyebright.
Precautions:
If using as an eyewash make sure all of the herb powder is filtered out. Coffee filters are good for filtering.
Some other products to nourish the eyes and upper respiratory system : EW, CCA, Rosehips, Eyebright, Perfect eyes, Bilberry, Lutein, Allergy 30 mils
FALSE UNICORN ( 100 caps) (Chamaelirium luteum).
Single herb (root used).
450 mg per capsule.
Recommended on the label l:
2 capsules with a meal 2 times daily.
Other ingredients: Kosher gelatin, glycerin and water capsules.
Properties: Anti-abortive, Diuretic, Female Tonic, Kidney Tonic, Uterine Tonic, emmenagogue.
Nutrition for: Digestive system, female reproduction system, menstrual problems, early menopause (after a hysterectomy), post contraception.
False unicorn is a favourite for many ladies. It provides nutrition for the uterus as well as the rest of the reproductive system and the glands. It has long been used in this regard.
A dragging sensation over the entire lower abdomen is a sign to put this herb to use. Also the swelling symptoms of menstruation may be helped.
It is said that Indian women from North America used to chew on the root to prevent many frailties. It is a swamp plant and originates from Canada and Eastern America.
Common names: Fairy Wand, Blazing Star, Devil's Bit, Drooping Starwort, Helonias Root, Rattlesnake-root, Squirrel Tails, False Unicorn.
Precautions:
Take only if necessary.
Some other products
to nourish the female reproductive system Chaste Tree, Dong Quai, Wild Yam. Breast Assured, Breast Enhance, C-X, FC with Dong Quai, FCS-11, Flash-Ease T/R, Master Gland.
FEVER FEW - HI PAR ( 100 caps)
(Tanacetum parthenium Chrysanthemum parthenium)
Single herb (leaf used).
500 mcg of parthenolide in 212 mg of feverfew per capsule.
Recommended on the bottle: 1 capsule with a meal daily.
Other ingredients:
Cellulose (plant fibre), kosher gelatin and water capsule.
Nutrition for: Fever with headaches. Inflammatory conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, central nervous system, joints.
Fever few has long been associated with easing headaches, but not every type of headache.
Well known as a nutritional aid for headaches due to a disturbed nervous system.
It provides nutrients to help balance the levels of prostaglandins and serotonin in the body thus helping the nervous system.
Feverfew has also been shown to help prevent the release of enzymes and histamines from immune cells, and this may explain the herb’s traditional use for supporting joint health and comfort. A member of the sunflower family, feverfew is grown in flower gardens throughout Europe and the United States and other countries, and has been used for centuries as a nutritional aid to support the central nervous system and joint health.
Parthenolide is an active chemical naturally present in feverfew and appears to possess remarkable qualities, particularly for those who require regular and serious nervous system nutritional support.
The Parthenolide in this product is obtained from the leaf of specially grown feverfew plants.
Parthenolide is the major dietary component of feverfew.
Common names: Bachelors Buttons, Featherfew, Featherfoil, Flirtwort.
Precautions:
Not during pregnancy.
Take only if necessary.
Some other products to nourish the nervous system or joints:
Joints: Anti-inflam, Devil's Claw, Everflex, Yucca.
Nervous System: Nutricalm, Eight, Ginkgo and Gotu Kola with Buchu.
GARLIC (100 capsules) (Allium sativum).
Single herb (bulb used).
550mgs per capsule.
Recommended on the label: 1 capsule with a meal 2 times daily.
Other ingredients: Kosher gelatin and water capsules.
Properties: Antibacterial, Anticholesteremic, Anticoagulant (Blood Thinner), Antidiabetic, Antifungal, Antihypertensive, Antimicrobial, Antiparasitic, Antiseptic, Antiviral, Cardiac, Carminative, Cholagogue, Condiment, Decongestant, Diaphoretic, Expectorant, Febrifuge, Hypotensive, Lung Tonic, Lymphatic, Parasiticide, Pectoral, Preservative, Pulmonary, Stimulant, Stomachic, Vasodilator, Vermifuge.
Nutrients: Vitamins A, B1 , B2 and C.
Nutrition for: Immune system common cold, circulatory, digestive, respiratory and urinary systems.
Garlic is such a popular herb for many, both in cooking and raw in salads, and as a concentrated herb in capsule form for the extra potency.
Some do not like the smell and will not take it for fear of offending partners or friends, co workers etc. but if both partners eat it the odour is not noticed by either. If the mouth is fresh and free from gum infection, which can cause vile odours, then the smell of garlic on the breath is not unpleasant, and to some who love the smell it is far from being a problem.
The odour in garlic is due to a sulphide named allicin.
Some swallow cloves of garlic like a pill to help provide nutrients to ward off colds. I had a friend who did this and after she would stop taking it periodically, she would succumb to the common cold again. I prefer to taste my garlic in the food rather than swallow it in this fashion.
One of the oldest herbs used, dating back 5000 years, and a favouirite with Herbalists and Naturopaths.
Common names: Garlic, Garlick, Gerlick, Poor Man’s treacle, , Allium, Stinking Rose.
Precautions:
Do not take if on blood thinners.
Take with food if you have stomach sensitivities.
Do not take if feeble, emaciated or in a wasting condition.
Leaves the smell of garlic on the breath and many times through the skin.
Take only as necessary.
Some other products to nourish the Immune system
Astagalus,
IGS 11, LIV-A (Liver-Cleanse), Burdock, Garlic High Potency, Immune Maintenance, Olive Leaf Extract, Pau D' Arco, Red Clove, AdaptaMax, Echinacea, Echinacea/Golden Seal (caps and extract)
GARLIC HIGH POTENCY (60 tabs) (Allium sativum).
Single herb (cloves used).
400 mgs per Tablet (equals approx one clove).
(in SynerPro base see “other ingredients” below for details).
Recommended on the label:
Adults: 1 tablet with a meal once or twice daily.
Children: 1/2 tablet with a meal once or twice daily.
Other ingredients: Cellulose (plant fibre), stearic acid (vegetable), silicon dioxide (powdered silica) and sodium copper chlorophyllin, Calcium Phosphate, Phosphorus, Garlic, Broccoli Flowers, Carrot Root, Chinese Cabbage Leaves, Grapefruit Bioflavonoid, Hesperidin, Orange Bioflavonoid, Red Beet Root, Rosemary Leaves, Tomato Fruit, Turmeric Root.
Nutrition for: Immune, colds, circulatory, digestive, respiratory and urinary systems.
High Potency Garlic is a great way to get a stronger amount while swallowing less.
The good news for some is that the odour is almost completely absent with NSP's High Potency Garlic tablets, but if you break the tablet open you will find that its odour is strong on the inside.
There are odourless garlic products available, but some question whether the removal of Allicin, which is where the odour comes from, also removes great benefits.
NSP high potency garlic has a special coating to help control the odour. The coating contains chlorophyll which helps control odours and at the same time assuring a long shelf life.
The tablet does not break down for absorption until it reaches the small intestine, so you receive all the benefits without the taste, and this would please some who dislike the taste and/or smell of garlic.
Common names: Garlic, Garlick, Gerlick, Poor Man’s treacle, Allium, Stinking Rose.
Precautions:
Do not take if on blood thinners.
Take with food if you have stomach sensitivities.
Do not take if feeble, emaciated or in a wasting condition.
May leave the smell of garlic on the breath and through the skin.
Some other products to nourish the Immune system:
Astagalus,
IGS 11, LIV-A (Liver- Cleanse), Burdock, Garlic, Immune Maintenance, Olive Leaf Extract, Pau D' Arco, Red Clove, AdaptaMax, Echinacea & Goldenseal (also in an extract form), Elderberry Defense.
GINGER (100 caps) (Zingiber officinale).
Single herb (root used).
500 mgs per capsule.
Recommended on the label: One capsule with a meal twice daily.
Other ingredients: Kosher gelatin and water capsule.
Properties: Analgesic, Antacid, Anti-emetic, Antihistamine, Antioxidant, Aperient, Aromatic, Carminative, Catalyst, Condiment, Diaphoretic, Nervine, Sialogogue, Stimulant, Stomachic.
Nutrients starch, gums, essential oils, ginerols, and shoagoals, lipids, protein, vitamins and minerals
Nutrition for Circulation., liver, digestion, stomach, motion nausea, respiratory, increase perspiration,
Ginger, it is said, has been cultivated for thousands of years in China and India and used as a nutritional aid in approximately half of the Chinese formulas, including ones for respiratory difficulties. It is also used as a beverage.
The volatile oils in ginger stimulates digestive secretions and enzymes thus settlling the stomach.
It is nutritional support for the circulation, particularly the lower circulation in the pelvic area and the legs.
Ginger may increase body warmth due to the assistance to the circulation.
Natures Sunshine uses the root that is grown in the west Indies, which is considered the topmost quality in the world.
Common names: Alfalfa, Buffalo Herb, Lucerne, Purple Medic.
Precautions:
Some other products to nourish the circulation or digestion:
Circulation Megachel, Butchers Broom, Capsicum, Ginko Biloba, Guggul lipid, Ginkgo & Hawthorn, HS-11 (tri-circ), Coq10-10, Coq10-75.
Digestion Papaya Mint Chewables, HY-A, Slippery Elm (capsules and bulk powder) Food Enzyme Digest, Nattozimes Plus, Proacazyme Plus, Protease Plus, Protein Digest Aid, bifidophilus Flora Force.
GINKGO BILOBA T/R ( Time release)
extract (30 tabs) (Ginkgo Biloba).
Single herb (leaves used).
700 mgs per tablet.
120 mg of Ginkgo Biloba Extract standardised to 24% ginkgo flavones glycosides and 6% terpene lactones in each tablet.
Recommended on the label:
Adults: One capsule with a meal once daily, preferably in the morning.
Other ingredients: Maltodextrin, cellulose (plant fiber), stearic acid (vegetable), magnesium stearate, and silicon dioxide (powdered silica).
Properties: Anti-aging, Anti-allergenic, Anticoagulant, Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant, Cephalalgic, Tonic, Vascular Tonics, Vasodilator.
Nutrients for: Circulation, memory, antioxidant, setetonin. (Vertigo and tinnitis possibly).
Ginko Biloba is used as a nutritional aid for the circulation, especially to the upper body and the brain. The increased circulation provides very necessary oxygen and nutrients to these areas.
It is recognised as a powerful antioxidant, and the brain and nervous system, known to be very susceptible to free radical attacks, is advantaged with the use of this herb in many ways.
The special Time Release factor in this preparation, (due to the special coating on the tablet), allows for slow absorption of the Ginko over a 12 hour period. That is a great advantage.
About 50 pounds of ginkgo leaves are required to produce one pound of extract.
Common names
Ginkgo, ginkgo biloba, fossil tree, maidenhair tree, Japanese silver apricot, baiguo, kew tree, yinhsing.
Precautions:
You would not use this herb when taking blood thinners of any description.
Use only if necessary.
Some other products to nourish the circulation Megachel, Butchers Broom, Capsicum, Ginger, Guggul lipid, Ginkgo & Hawthorn, HS-11 (tri-circ), Coq10-50.
GOLDEN SEAL (100 caps) (Hydrastis canadensis).
Single herb.
500 mgs per capsule.
Recommended on the label:
Two capsules with a meal twice daily.
Other ingredients: Kosher g elatin and water capsule.
Properties: Alterative, Antacid, Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antimicrobial, Antiparasitic, Antipruritic, Antiseptic, Antiviral, Aperitive, Appetite Stimulant, Astringent, Bitter, Cholagogue, Detergent, Emmenagogue, Haemostatic, Hypoglycaemic, Insulinomimetic, Nervine, Stomachic.
Nutrients: High in Vitamin C and trace minerals including cobalt, iron, magnesium, manganese, silicon and zinc Also has Vitamins A, E, B-Complex, calcium, potassium.
Nutrients for: Immune system,, mucous membranes of the respiratory system, digestive and urinary tracts, catarrh, autonomic nervous system.
Golden Seal has been commonly used to assist in the nutritional fields for the immune system.
It also has astringent qualities, which may assist in the toning of the mucous membranes throughout the body and also the toning of the blood vessels.
The nutrients may assist in the relief of catarrhal symptoms no matter where it is located in the body. Some think that catarrh is only a nasal problem, but it is a mucousy symptom that appears whenever there is a problem. Mucous is formed, eg, when cooked food is eaten, and the bowel can have an abundance of this extra mucous, which can form hardened linings in the bowel, blocking nutrients from the villi where absorption takes place. Apparently this does not occur when raw food is eaten. When food or drink “goes down the wrong way” mucous instantly gathers to catch it and help it to be rejected from the respiratory system.
This herb is very expensive due to the short supply, and this in turn is due to over harvesting.
Fillers have not been used to produce a cheaper product. as this would cause a lesser amount of the alkaloid named hydrastine. (there is no other plant, so far known, that contains this ingredient).
Nature's Sunshine has the expertise and the technology to test for this ingredient.
Also available in Echinacea and Golden Seal (100 caps) and Echinacea and Golden Seal Ext 59 mls.
Common names: Goldenseal, Eye Balm, Eye Root, yellow root.
Precautions:
Not for use during pregnancy (may influence uterine muscles) or breast feeding.
Use only if necessary.
Some other products to nourish the immune system:
Echinacea, IGS 11, Immune Maintenance, LIV-A (Liver- Cleanse), Burdock, Garlic, Garlic HP, Olive Leaf Extract, Pau D' Arco, Red Clove, AdaptaMax, Echinacea & Goldenseal (also in an extract form), Elderberry Defense, E-Tea, Natures Immune Stimulator, Colostrum Factors Plus.
GOTU KOLA (100 caps) (Centella asiatica syn. Hyrocotyle asiatica).
Single herb (leaves and stems used).
395 mgs per capsule.
Recommended on the label:
2 capsules with a meal twice a day preferably breakfast and lunch.
Other ingredients: Kosher g elatin and water capsule.
Properties: Adaptagen, Alterative, Anti-aging, Antibacterial, Anti-epileptic, Anti-inflammatory, Aphrodisiac, Cephalic, Cerebral Tonic, Hypotensive, Insecticide, Nervine, Vulnerary.
Nutrients: Vitamins A, B, E, G, k, calcium, magnesium, manganese, niacin silicon, sodium resin, an oily substance, an organic acid, tannins, vallerine.
Nutrition for: Nervous system, brain, energy, mental fatigue certain depressions, memory.
Gotu kola i s found in India, the Indian Ocean Islands, USA, Mexico, Hawaii and parts of Africa.
I had a friend years ago in Rarotonga who told me that gotu kola grew wild across the ground, and that the inhabitants chewed the leaves when they felt the need for it.
It is known to contain caffeine in the natural state and is commonly known as “brain food”.
It is said that Gotu Kola is a staple part of elephants' diets.
Gotu kola provides the nutrients to increase the circulation to the brain thus improving the performance of the mental powers.
Common names: Pennywort, Arthritis Herb, Indian Pennywort, Gotu Kola.
Precautions:
Do not use in excess as it may cause dizziness in some people.
Avoid at night in case it keeps you awake.
Some other products to nourish the nervous system:
St Johns Wort TR, Valerian Roo. Energ-V, Ginkgo/Gotu Kola/Bacopa Conc, HVP, RE-X, 5-htp Power, Lecithin, Nutricalm (Yeast Free),
GUGGUL LIPID (100 tabs) (Commiphora mukul).
Single herb (Gum used).
500mg per tablet.
(standardized to contain 25 mg guggulsterones per 2 tablets)
Recommended on the label:
1 or 2 tablets with 3 meals a day.
Do not overdose.
Other ingredients: Di-calcium phosphate, magnesium stearate (vegetable), silicon dioxide (powdered silica), and stearic acid (vegetable).
Properties: Anticholesteremic, Anticoagulant, Antirheumatic, Hepatic.
Nutrition for: Circulation, blood consistency, maintain already normal cholesterol and triglyceride levels , softening the build up in arteries, thyroid gland and weight problems because of sluggish thyroid.
Guggul is a small thorny tree with thin bark, native to the Middle East region and the Indian Plains. It is many times leafless but the leaves when present are trifoliolate, and the tree has red/pink 4 petaled flowers. It exudes a thick yellowish sticky resin which has been used in Ayurvedic medicines for centuries. (Ayurveda is the ancient Hindu art of medicine and of prolonging life).
Guggul Lipid is the soluble portion of the gum.
The gum is similar in properties to Myrrh and has been used in the same way as Myrrh. Most research has been done in India on Guggul.
Common names:
Guggul, Commiphora mukul, Guggul lipid, Indian Bedellium, and Guggulow, Mukul myrrh.
Precautions:
Not during pregnancy (may stimulate contractions).
Not if you are on heart drugs or blood thinners.
Not for haemophiliacs.
May affect people with irritable bowel syndrome and liver problems or if taking St Johnswort.
Do not overdose.
If lactating seek advice first.
Use only if necessary.
Some other products to nourish the blood vascular system:
Capsicum,
Megachel, Butchers Broom,, Ginger, Ginko Biloba, Ginkgo & Hawthorn, HS-11 (tri-circ), Coq10-30, Coq10-75.
GYMNEMA (60 caps) (Gymnema Sylvestre).
Single herb (leaf used).
Extract equivalent to dry Gymnema Sylvestre Leaf Powder.
2g per capsule.
Recommended on the label :
Two capsules just before meals once to twice daily (aged 18 years and over)
Other ingredients: Kosher gelatin and water capsule.
Properties: Stomachic, diuretic, refrigerant, astringent, and tonic.
Nutrition for: Maintaining already normal blood sugar levels.
Gymnema, it is said, has been traditionally used to nutritionally help maintain already normal blood sugar levels by the Indian health practitioners for centuries.
The Hindu name for the substance (gurmar) means destroyer of sugar.
The leaves, when chewed, block sweet tastes in the mouth which explains the Hindi name Gurmar meaning "sugar destroyer".
It may help in reducing the taste of sugar in the mouth temporarily when put directly onto the taste buds. This in turn may reduce sugar cravings.
It is a woody climbing plant found in the tropical forests of central and southern India.
Common names:
Gurmari, Gurmarbooti, Gurmar, periploca of the woods, Meshasringa, Ram’s Horn.
Precautions:
Not if you are pregnant or lactating.
Not if you are currently taking any prescription medication to treat diabetes or other blood sugar conditions.
People allergic to plants in the Asclepiadaceae (milkweed) family should avoid Gymnema.
HAWTHORN BERRIES (100 caps) (Crataegus Oxycanthia).
Single herb (berries used).
450 mg per capsule.
Recommended on the label: 2 capsules with a meal twice daily.
Other ingredients: Kosher gelatin and water capsules.
Properties: Anti-arrhythmic, Antihypertensive, Antilipemic, Antioxidant, Cardiac, Food, Hypertensive, Hypotensive, Sympatholytic, Vasodilator.
Nutrition for: heart, circulation, heart muscle, balancing blood pressure.
Hawthorn is very popular in Europe, where it is used in a number of herbal tinctures, combinations and teas. The berries’ effects on the circulatory system have been well studied.
They have a high bioflavonoid content, primarily rutin and quercetin, which are also high powered antioxidants.
In certain countries the people make jams etc with the berries and also use the leaves and flowers. (certain species)
I had a friend who, along with her friends, used to eat these berries straight off the hawthorn hedges on the way to school, but I don't know what age she was. She may have needed the nutrition these berries contain.
Children of course would not need this herb usually, especially in the concentrated encapsulated form. When they eat the berries off the tree, usually they know when to stop, and that is entirely different to having it in concentrated form.
For adults though, the product has valuable nutrition for the heart and circulation. It is also in a combination along with garlic and cayenne pepper, named “HS 11”, a wonderful combination and one that I prefer over Hawthorn by itself.
For those that can't tolerate capsicum and/or garlic, the Hawthorn by itself is really good.
Common names: hawthorn, english hawthorn, harthorne, haw, hawthorne, may day flower, may blossom.
Precautions:
Do not use with heart and circulation drugs or blood thinners.
Some other products to nourish the circulation Megachel, HS 11,Guggol Lipid,
Capsicum,
Megachel, Butchers Broom, Ginger, Ginko Biloba, Ginkgo & Hawthorn, HS-11 (tri-circ), Coq10-50.
HORSETAIL (100 caps) (Equisetum arvense).
Single herb.
360 mgs per capsule.
Recommended on the label: 2 capsules with a meal 2 times daily.
Other ingredients: Kosher gelatin and water capsule.
Properties: Astringent, Diuretic, Haemostatic, Kidney Tonic, Mineraliser, Parasiticide, Parasympatholytic (Anticholinergic), Styptic, Vermifuge, Vulnerary.
Nutrients: Silica, flavonoids, phenolic acids, sterols, alkaloids, nicotine, calcium, copper, zinc, potassium, aconitic acids, fatty acids.
Nutrition for: Skin hair and nails, connective tissue, urinary system. respiratory system.
Horsetail has a very high amount of silica and is also rich in selenium. Silica is found in connective tissues throughout the body and is very important in the building and normal repair of healthy connective tissue.
This is a good herb to help the skin, hair and nails, It is also used a lot for urinary problems.
It has been used for poultices, baths, teas, gargles and mouth washes.
The best dietary source of silica is in whole grains. When we eat denuded grains we are not getting the benefits of this important item, along with a host of other nutrients.
Nature's Sunshine Products also has HSN-W, a combinations herb that does not contain horsetail, but is also a good source of silica, which may be better for some.
Common names: Horsetail, shavegrass
Precautions:
Take short courses only as otherwise it may cause an inbalance.
Some other products to nourish the hait skin and nails
HSN-W, Alfalfa, Liquid Chlorophyll, (general nutrients), BP-X, Burdock, LIV-A (helps some skin problems by cleansing).
HYDRANGEA (100 caps) (Hydrangea arborescens).
Single herb (dried powdered root used).
325 mgs per capsule.
Recommended on the label: Two capsules with a meal three times daily.
Other ingredients: Kosher gelatin and water capsule.
Properties: Bitter, solvent.
Nutrition for: Urinary problems, gravel.
Nutrients:
Natural minerals including chromium, manganese, selenium, silicon, flavonoids, resins and saponins.
Hydrangea is a deciduous shrub growing up to 3m tall and is native to the eastern United States.
A common and beautiful floral shrub in many people's gardens, using the cultivated varieties, but the wild shrubs do not usually come to flower in the same way. The flower ball remains tiny and insignificant rather than the common variety shown in the picture above.
The bark peels off in different coloured layers and was named “seven barks”.
Nutritionally good for the urinary system, it is said that this herb was originally used to support the kidneys by the Cherokee Indians.
It has solvent properties and was used for gravel in the kidneys and bladder by the early settlers.
Common names: gravel root, stone root, seven barks, smooth hydrangea, wild hydrangea.
Precautions:
Some other products to nourish the urinary system:
Cornsilk, Cranberry/Buchu Conc, JP-X, Juniper Berries, Parsley, Sarsaparilla, Urinary Maintenance (URY).
JUNIPER BERRIES (100 caps) (Juniperus communis).
Single herb (berries used).
400 mgs per capsule.
Recommended on the label: Two capsules with a meal twice daily
Other ingredients: Gelatin and water capsule.
Properties: Anti-inflammatory, Analgesic Antifungal, Antiseptic, Aromatic, Astringent, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Fumigant, Lipotropic, Preservative, Stimulant, Stomachic, Vermifuge
Nutrients plus: Chromium (high in), terpinene-4-ol Vit C, quercetin, proanthocyanidins, volatile oil.
Nutrients for: Urinary, fluid retention, UTI, prostate enlargement, yeast and bacterial conditions.
Juniper is a ground hugging conifer with dull green foliage and bronzing slightly in winter. People grow these in their gardens as an ornamental shrub. The foliage cascades like a waterfall.and the shrub carries berries in different colours at the same time. and this is due to the very long ripening process of the berries. (2 to 3 years)
This herb stimulates the action of the kidneys, and so should not be taken by anyone with kidney diseases.
Common names: Dwarf Juniper, Mountain Common Juniper, Old Field Common Juniper, Prostrate Juniper.
Precautions:
Do not use if you have inflammation or disease in the kidneys.
Use for short periods only, no longer than 6 weeks.
If you experience diarrhoea, kidney or intestinal pain, blood in the urine, purple tinged urine, high blood pressure or rapid heart beat, stop immediately.
Not during pregnancy or lactation.
Not for ladies who suffer heavy menstrual bleeding.
Some other products to nourish the urinary system and the prostate:
Urinary:
Cornsilk, Cranberry/Buchu Conc, JP-X, Juniper Berries, Parsley, Sarsaparilla, Urinary Maintenance (URY).
Prostate: Epilobium and PS-11 (both highly recommended), Mens Formula.
KELP (100 CAPS) (Laminaria sp, Fucus sp).
Single herb (weed used).
525 mgs per capsule.
Recommended on the label: Two capsules with two meals daily
Other ingredients: Kosher gelatin and water capsule.
Properties: Antacid, Anticoagulant, Condiment, Demulcent (Mucilant), Diuretic, Emollient, Fungicide, Mineraliser, Stimulant, Thyrotrophic.
Nutrients:
Calcium, chlorine, potassium, magnesium, iodine, other minerals including trace minerals, amino acids.
Nutrition for: G eneral nutrition, iodine, underactive thyroid.
Kelp is a marine algae common to oceanic coastlines around the world. It contains many trace minerals as would be expected coming from the sea.
A very well known food supplement, and it, along with seaweeds, is very good for the garden as well.
Some sprinkle it on foods in granular form, but others find this unpalatable.Because the plant’s nutrients come in a natural form, they are easily assimilated by the body.
The iodine content of Kelp provides the nutrient necessary to support underactive thyroid glands, which in turn may assist metabolism.
Common names: Rock weed, spiral rock weed, norwegian kelp, knotted kelp, knotted wrack or egg wrack. ( Ascophyllum nodosum Fucus sp), fingered kelp, oarweed (Laminaria digitata),
sugar kelp (Laminaria saccharina).
Precautions:
Do not take if you have had a
complete
thyroidectomy as it may make a swelling appear.
If your thyroid is
partially
removed seek advice from your health professional.
Do not take if you have an
overactive
thyroid (Grave`s disease).
Some other products for general nutrition: Super Supplemental Vitamins and Minerals, Colloidal Minerals, Liquid Chlorophyll, Kelp, Pacific Noni (Morinda), Alfalfa.
KOREAN GINSENG (100caps) ( Panax ginseng).
Single herb (root used).
410 mgs per capsule.
Recommended on the label: Two capsule with a meal twice daily.
Properties: Adaptogen, aphrodisiacs, nourishing stimulant.
Other ingredients: Kosher gelatin and water capsule.
Nutrition for: Males, physical effects of stress, energy, stamina, immune.
Korean Ginseng has steroid like properties which assist in cases where there are physical weaknesses due to stresses. May help to increase stamina, energy, e ndurance and a sense of “well being” through the nutritional value of this herb.
A traditional Asian herb and is said to have been used for thousands of years for general purposes, in other words for whatever may ail you, in other words again, restoring the yang.
Panax means "all-heal" in Greek
This herb is b est used when under physical duress or after an illness or prolonged stress, one of which could be surgery.
Korean ginseng has similar effects to Siberian Ginseng which purportedly is not a true Ginseng as it has a woody root rather than the type found in Korean Ginseng.
Common names:
Aralia ginseng Asian ginseng, Chinese ginseng, ginseng radix, ginseng root, Japanese ginseng, Korean ginseng, Korean red ginseng, Oriental ginseng.
Precautions:
Don't take near retiring for the night as it may energise you too much and prevent sleep.
Take only as necessary.
Some other products
to nourish the male system:
Epilbium, Siberian Ginseng, Damiana, Saw palmetto conc, Men's formula
LICORICE ROOT (100caps) (Glycyrrhiza Glabra).
Single herb (root used).
396 mgs per capsule.
Recommended on the label: Two capsules with a meal three times daily.
Other ingredient : Kosher gelatin and water capsule.
Properties: Adrenal Tonic, Adrenergic, Antidiuretic, Anti-inflammatory, Antilipemic, Antitussive, Antiviral, Aperient, Aphrodisiac, Appetite Stimulant, Bronchial Dilator, Catalyst (Synergist), Emollient, Estrogenic, Expectorant, Hypertensive, Immune Amphoterics, Immunomodulator, Moistening, Nutritive, Parasympatholytic, Phytoestrogen, Refrigerant, Sialogogue, Stimulant, Sweetener, Sympathomimetic, Vulneraries (For Intestinal System).
Nutrients:
Magnesium, silicon and sodium, high amounts of chromium, cobalt, iron, potassium and niacin (B3).
Nutrition for: Adrenal stress, cleaning the villi in the bowel, low blood sugar, liver.
Licorice Root is a familiar name as many eat licorice confectionary. It provides nutrients to help that wound up feeling inside, the bottling up of feelings, the innermost stress, the uptight feeling. (as opposed to the outward showing, jittery nerve type stress)
I learned to drive stress free after starting a course of this herb on the advice of a naturopath. Before that I was a total mess. This was the first herb in capsule form that I ever tried.
Licorice also comes in tea bag form in supermarkets and makes a delicious naturally sweet drink. It is said that it is also used in many other food preperations throughout many countries and has done for thousands of years.
The cleansing of the villi in the bowel does not necessarily mean that diarrhoea will develop but there may be some changes if the villi need a cleanse. e.g. the motion may stay formed, but may also have some watery substance as well. This is a good thing not bad.
“Unclear” voices may also be helped with this herb by its soothing and relaxing effect.
Common Names: Licorice root, licorice, liquorice, sweet root, gan zao.
Precautions:
Should be avoided in cases of high blood pressure or when taking digitalis.
If you feel dizzy and get headaches while using Licorice stop taking it. This may happen when taking the herb for a long time. Best on short courses until you feel settled, then maintain as necessary.
Some other products to nourish under stressful conditions Master Gland, Adrenal Support, Nutricalm, St John's Wort, Valerian Root, Gotu Kola, Ginkgo and Gotu Kola with Bacopa.
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