Category: Ingredients

Wild Carrot Wild carrot is a plant. The parts that grow above the ground and an oil made from the seeds are used to make medicine. Be careful not to confuse wild carrot (which has a white tap root that shouldn’t be eaten) with the common carrot (which has the familiar orange tap root we […]

Valerian is a herb. Medicine is made from the root. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other Names References Uses Valerian is most commonly used for sleep disorders, especially the inability to sleep (insomnia). It is frequently combined with hops, lemon balm, or other herbs that also cause drowsiness. Some people who are trying to withdraw […]

Organic Raw Shea Butter Organic Raw Shea Butter, also known as Butyrospermum Parkii, is a fatty extract from the seed of the Shea Tree which only grows in Africa. There are several different types of Shea Butter (Raw, Unrefined, Refined and Ultra-Refined). Raw Shea Butter is the most organic form of Shea Butter because it […]

 Inositol is a vitamin-like substance. It is found in many plants and animals. It can also be made in a laboratory. Contents Uses Benefits Other Names References Uses Inositol is used for diabetic nerve pain, panic disorder, high cholesterol, insomnia, cancer, depression, schizophrenia, Alzheimer’s disease, attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism, promoting hair growth, a skin […]

Sassafras is a plant. The root bark is used to make medicine. Contents Uses Cautions Interactions Other Names References Uses Despite serious safety concerns, sassafras is used for urinary tract disorders, swelling in the nose and throat, syphilis, bronchitis, high blood pressure in older people, gout, arthritis, skin problems, and cancer. It is also used […]

Major Interaction Do not take this combination: Alprazolam (Xanax) interacts with ST. JOHN’S WORT:Alprazolam (Xanax) is commonly used for anxiety. The body breaks down alprazolam (Xanax) to get rid of it. St. John’s wort can increase how fast the body gets rid of alprazolam (Xanax). Taking St. John’s wort along with alprazolam (Xanax) might decrease […]

St. John’s wort is an herb. Its flowers and leaves are used to make medicine. St. John’s wort is native to Europe but is commonly found in the US and Canada in the dry ground of roadsides, meadows, and woods. Although not native to Australia and long considered a weed, St. John’s wort is now […]

Contents Uses Cautions Interactions References Uses Preventing and treating symptoms and blockage of airway due to asthma or other lung diseases (eg, emphysema, bronchitis). It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor. Theophylline is a xanthine derivative. It works by relaxing the muscle around the airways in the lungs, which […]

Eugenol Eugenol is a chemical which is found in many plants, herbs and spices but clove is the best natural source of this powerful antioxidant. Very small amounts are required, in order to reap the benefits and avoid side effects. It posseses anti-microbial, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties which makes it very useful in killing parasites […]

When you eat cherries, you enjoy much more than just their amazing taste. They’re packed with antioxidants and offer many health benefits, including help with insomnia, joint pain and belly fat. Cherries could be just what the doctor ordered. Benefits Protection from Diabetes: Sweet cherries have a lower glycemic index of 22, lower than apricots […]