Useful For: Circulation, Skin, Energy, Digestion, Migraines
Herbal Sources: Alfalfa, Burdock Root, Catnip, Cayenne, Chickweed, Eyebright, Fennel, Fenugreek, Hops, Mullein, Licorice, Nettle Oatstraw, Parsley, Peppermint, Raspberry Leaf, Red Clover, Rosehips, Slippery Elm, Yellow Dock
Food Sources: Whole grains, organ meats, sweet potatoes, avocados, egg yolks, fish, whey
Useful For: Decrease in risk for hayfever, supports healing, good for skin and hair, increases heart health, regulates blood pressure. As an antioxidant, it helps to protect against cancer. It can also assist with lessening the effects of female hormonal issues (hot flashes and difficult menses).
Herbal Sources: Alfalfa, Bladderwrack, Dandelion, Dong quai, Flaxseed, Nettle, Oatstraw, Raspberry Leaf, Rose Hips
Food Sources: Wheat germ, whole grains, expeller-pressed vegetable oil, nuts and seeds, dark green leafy vegetables, sweet potatos, and brussel sprouts
Warnings: High dosage Vitamin E (600-800 IU) should not be done without the oversight of a medical professional if you are on blood-thinners, have a bleeding disorder, or a Vitamin K deficiency.
Useful For: Growth, mental alertness, accelerates healing, regulates oil glands, healthy immune system, healing wounds
Herbal Sources: Alfalfa, Burdock, Cayenne, Chickweed, Dandelion, Eyebright, Fennel, Hops, Milk Thistle, Mullein, Nettle, Parsley, Rose Hips, Sage, Sarsaparilla, Scullcap, Wild Yam
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Useful For: Skin, hair, fights bacterial infections, assists in liver function, disinfects blood, helps to protect against toxins
Herbal Sources: Horsetail
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Useful For: Red Blood Cells, Hair, Skin, Nails, Energy
Herbal Sources: Alfalfa, Bladderwrack, Burdock Root, Catnip, Cayenne, Chickweed, Eyebright, Fennel, Fenugreek, Ginseng, Hops, Horsetail, Mullein, Nettle, Oatstraw, Parsley, Peppermint, Raspberry Leaves, Red Clover, Rose Hips, Sage, Yellow Dock
Food Sources: Whole grains, organ meats, sweet potatoes, avocado, egg yolks, fish, whey
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Foods: Honey
Vitamins and Supplements: Lutein, Vitamin A
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Name: Purslane
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Vitamins/Minerals: Omega 3’s, calcium, magnesium, potassium, phenylalanine, tryptophan, Vitamin E, Vitamin C, Vitamin A
Used for: Due to the nutrients contained within purslane, it is one of the best herbs for fighting depression. It is also a potent nutritive, a one cup serving giving you all of your vitamin E, magnesium, calcium, and potassium. The same nutritive qualities make this excellent for strengthening bones, maintaining healthy nerves, and balancing electrolytes.
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Used for: Vinegar can lower cholesterol, improve skin tone, moderate high blood pressure, combat osteoporosis, and improve metabolism.
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Other Uses: To clean countertops and get rid of mildew, mix a 1 to 1 vinegar and water solution and use in a spray bottle for cleaning. To use as a fabric softener, add 1/2 c to the rinse cycle. Clean your toilet with straight vinegar to get rid of rings and other nastiness. For a window cleaner, mix a 1 to 4 vinegar to water solution, and stick in a spray bottle for cleaning.
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Used for: Choose darker olive oils, and cold-pressed, when you can. Good for the arteries, heart, skin, and is a good food for both cancer prevention and mitigation.
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Name: Almonds
Latin: Prunus dulcis
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Family: Rosaceae
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Used for: Almonds contain phytochemicals that are known to assist in the prevention of cancer. They are also useful in skin scrubs, both assisting with cleansing the skin, and nourishing it.
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