Category: Ingredients

Picrorhiza is a plant that grows in the Himalayan mountains. People, especially practitioners of Ayurvedic medicine, use the root and rhizome (underground stem) for treatment. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other Names References Uses Picrorhiza is used for yellowed skin (jaundice), sudden liver infections caused by a virus (acute viral hepatitis), fever, allergy, and asthma. […]

Baikal skullcap (Chinese Skullcap) Baikal skullcap (scientific name Scutellaria baicalensis) is a plant. The root is used to make medicine. Common substitutions for Baikal skullcap in Chinese medicine include related plants whose scientific names are Scutellaria viscidula, Scutellaria amonea, and Scutellaria ikoninikovii. Contents Benefits Other Names References Benefits Inflammation of small air passages in the […]

Cordyceps sinensis Cordyceps(Cordyceps sinensis) is a fungus that lives on certain caterpillars in the high mountain regions of China. Supplement makers are able to get enough of the product to sell because cordyceps will reproduce in the laboratory. Contents Uses Benefits References Uses Treat coughs Chronic bronchitis Respiratory disorders Kidney disorders Nighttime urination Male sexual […]

Reishi Mushroom Reishi mushroom(Ganoderma lucidum) is a fungus that some people describe as “tough” and “woody” with a bitter taste. The fruiting body (above-ground part) and mycelium (filaments connecting a group of mushrooms) are used as medicine. Contents Uses Benefits Other Names References Uses Boosting the immune system Viral infections such as the flu (influenza), […]

Pterostilbene is a compound found naturally in blueberries. A chemical similar to resveratrol, pterostilbene is available in dietary supplement form. Preliminary research suggests that pterostilbene may reduce inflammation and offer antioxidant benefits. Contents Uses Benefits References Uses In alternative medicine, pterostilbene is touted for the prevention and treatment of the following health problems: Alzheimer’s disease […]

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Broccoli Powder Broccoli, a member of the cruciferous family of vegetables, contains high levels of healthy compounds called glucosinolates. When you chop broccoli or chew it, these compounds become activated and can provide beneficial health properties. If you aren’t able to consume enough broccoli in your diet, broccoli powder is a convenient source of this […]

Wasabia Japonica Though most people only think of it as the green blob of paste they get with their sushi, wasabi is quite literally one of the hottest health foods on the market. Wasabia Japonica, also known as Japanese horseradish, boasts a wide range of benefits in regards to many common health concerns. Wasabi is […]

Silver Hydrosol Silver is a metallic element that has several antibiotic properties. Silver hydrosol, also known as colloidal silver, is silver particles suspended in a liquid. Silver hydrosol has many purported medical uses, and you can purchase this form of silver as a health supplement. including silver hydrosol. Contents Benefits Cautions Other Names References Benefits […]

Choline is similar to the B vitamins. It can be made in the liver. It is also found in foods such as liver, muscle meats, fish, nuts, beans, peas, spinach, wheat germ, and eggs. Contents Uses Benefits Other Names References Uses Choline is used for liver disease, including chronic hepatitis and cirrhosis. It is also […]