Overview: Valerian Root comes from the plant Valeriana officinalis, which is native to Europe. Valerian Root has also been called Garden Valerian, Indian Valerian, Pacific Valerian, Mexican Valerian, and Garden Heliotrope (Sloan-Kettering). Research suggests Valerian Root increases Gamma Aminobutyric Acid (GABA), synthesis in the Brain. GABA is an Inhibitory Neurotransmitter which is responsible for regulating […]
Overview: Turmeric, Curcuma longa, is native to Southern Asia, and is mostly grown in India. The Roots and Bulbs of Turmeric are used in medicine, and are available as a Capsule, Fluid Extract, or as a Tincture (UMMC). Turmeric is also known as Indian Saffron, Curcumin, and Jiang Huang. It has Circuminoids, which have Antioxidant
Overview: Stinging Nettle, Urtica dioica, is native to northern Europe and Asia, and is now grown all over the world. Stinging Nettle is also called Common Nettle and Greater Nettle (Sloan-Kettering). Stinging Nettle’s medicinal properties are derived from its leaves, stems, and roots. It is available as a dried leaf, extract, capsule, tablet, tincture, juice,
Overview: Sage is a very popular herb that is used throughout the world. Originating in the Mediterranean, it was believed to be able to cure all those who were sick. Even though it is commonly used as a cooking herb, it still can be used to treat different types of illness. (Red Sage Plant, 2011).
Overview: Rosemary, Rosmarinus officinalis, is a plant which is native to the Mediterranean, which has been used as a spice. However, Rosemary has many medical applications as well. Rosemary’s Leaves and Twigs are made into Dried Whole Herb, Dried Powdered Extract, Tinctures, Teas, Liquid Extracts, and Oils. Rosemary has been called many different names, including
Overview: Red Yeast Rice, has been cooked and also utilized for its medicial properties for a long time. It is made by fermenting the yeast, Monascus purpureu, over red rice. Red Yeast Rice has compounds such as Monacolin K, which is the same as Lovastatin (Sloan-Kettering). Statins, like Lovastatin, are very effective in decreasing LDL
Overview: The use of peppermint has varied for centuries. Although it is known for its strong favor and taste, peppermint can be used as a source of treatment for a wide range of medical condition. Recently, it has been discovered that peppermint can be used to help induce relaxation. (Sloan Kettering, 2011) Benefits: The usage
Overview: According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, passionflower is an herb used for anxiety, insomnia, seizures and hysteria. This herb works by increasing levels of GABA (gamma aminobutyric acid) in the brain which limits overactive brain cells giving a therapeutic response of relaxation. Benefits: Anxiety- according to livestrong.com, “a study published in the
Olive Leaf Overview: In the Mediterranean and throughout Europe, the olive leaf (Olea europaea) has served a variety of purposes. The usage of olive leaf’s date back hundreds of years when they were used to make crowns for returning soldiers. Since then, the olive leaf has been discovered to treat a wide variety of medical
Milk Thistle : Milk Thistle, Silybum marianun, is native to the Mediterranean region. Milk Thistle gets its name from the milky white sap which comes out of the leaves when they are crushed. Milk Thistle has also been called St. Mary’s Thistle. It is available as a capsule, liquid extract, and tincture. It is thought
