(Medicago sativa) Alfalfa, also known as lucerne, is a member of the pea family and is native to western Asia and the eastern Mediterranean region. Alfalfa sprouts have become a popular food for use in salad dishes, due to their high nutritional content. Alfalfa herbal supplements primarily use the dried leaves of the plant. The …

Agnus Castus is a tree native to central Asia and the Mediterranean region. It is the fried ripe berries that are used in herbal medicine. Hippocrates, Dioscorides, and Theophrastus mention the use of agnus castus for a wide variety of conditions, including haemorrhage following childbirth and assisting with the “passing of afterbirth”. Decoctions of the …

Natrum muriaticum (Nat Mur), derived from sodium chloride (table salt), is a commonly used remedy in homeopathy, a system of alternative medicine based on the principle of “like cures like.” While homeopathy is not recognized by conventional medicine, it’s important to approach this information with an open mind and consult a qualified healthcare professional for …

Carbo vegetabilis, also known as vegetable charcoal or activated charcoal, is a homeopathic remedy derived from carbonized vegetable matter. It’s primarily used for digestive issues and symptoms like bloating, flatulence, and indigestion, especially when accompanied by a sensation of heaviness and slowness. It is made from the activated charcoal of vegetable matter, and it is …

Soya isoflavones are a type of water soluble pigment known as bioflavanoids. Relatively large amounts of isoflavones are present in whole soybeans, roasted soya nuts, tofu, tempeh, soya milk, meat substitutes, soya flour, and some soya protein isolates.The main isoflavones present in soya are genistein, glycitein and daidzein. What it does Oestrogen Regulating: contain phytoestrogenic …

Kelp is a sea vegetable or seaweed that is a concentrated source of minerals, including iodine, potassium, magnesium, zinc, calcium, iron and betacarotene. Kelp as a source of iodine assists in making thyroid hormones, which are necessary for maintaining normal metabolism in all cells of the body. What it does Mild deficiency of iodine can …

(L-Histidine) Histidine is called a semi-essential amino acid (protein building block) because adults generally produce adequate amounts but infants and children may not. Histidine is a precursor of histamine, a compound released by immune system cells during an allergic reaction. Infants can obtain histidine from breast and formula milk, whilst pork, soybeans, cheese, baked beans, …

Hemp oil is of high nutritional value because its 3:1 ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 essential fatty acids matches the balance required by the human body. Cold-pressed, unrefined hemp oil is light green, with a nutty, grassy flavor and it can be used for cooking instead of olive or safflower oil. What it does Hemp …

HCA (hydroxycitric acid) is found in the rind of the Asian fruit Garcinia camogia. Hydroxycitric acid (HCA) is a natural compound found in the rind of the garcinia cambogia fruit. It has been used for centuries in traditional medicine to treat a variety of conditions, including obesity, diabetes, and high blood pressure. In recent years, …

Green-lipped mussels are found in the oceans off New Zealand from which an extract is removed and used medicinally. What it does Anti-inflammatory: Green-lipped mussel contains Glycosaminoglycans (GAGs)which are natural substances found in the connective tissue of ligaments and joint cartilages. They help to preserve the connective tissue in the body as well as improve its regeneration …