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  Gum Arabic also known as Acacia is the gum that is exuded from the acacia tree. It’s a dietary fiber that can dissolve in water. Contents Gum Arabic Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions References Uses As a medicine, acacia is taken by mouth to reduce cholesterol levels and to help increase weight loss. In manufacturing, […]

Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other Names References Uses Seeds from the African plant Griffonia simplicifolia are used to create 5-hydroxytryptophan, marketed as a supplement to boost mood, reduce anxiety and hot flashes, combat obesity and improve sleep. Benefits A noted benefit of Griffonia Seed is that it decreases levels of anxiety on a dose-dependent […]

Green-lipped mussel is a shellfish. People use it to make medicine. As a medicine, it is available in freeze-dried, ground, and capsule form. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Other Names References Uses Asthma: Developing research suggests that a particular extract of New Zealand green-lipped mussel  decreases daytime wheezing and improves breathing in some people with asthma. Osteoarthritis: Early research suggests that […]

Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other Names References Uses Plants used in traditional medicine have drawn the attention of researchers who seek to develop new therapeutic agents for a wide range of diseases. In folk medicine, golden berries have many applications and many cultures regard golden berries as a mild diuretic that promotes proper fluid balance. […]

Glutathione is a protein that is found inside every cell of the human body, with the highest concentrations found in the liver. Reduced glutathione passes through our cells gathering up toxins, free radicals and heavy metals, excreting them from the body. Once this action is performed the glutathione molecule enters its oxidized form. Unlike other antioxidants, glutathione […]

Uses & Benefits Geranium Maculatum oil is mostly used to balance the skin and to create a balance between oily and dry skin, making it invaluable for those with combination, dry, dehydrated, or oily skin. Due to this balancing action, it helps to boost and improve the elasticity of the skin. For people suffering with acne, […]

Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Other Names References Uses The early Native Americans used this herb to treat many medical conditions including dysentery and diarrhea. It was used as eye wash and the powdered root, often mixed with other herbs, was used as a compress on wounds and swollen feet. Benefits It remedies mouth ulcers, inflamed gums […]