Useful For: Healthy thyroid, metabolizing excess fat
Herbal Sources: Calendula, tarragon, turkey rhubarb
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Tag Archives: Thyroid
Selenium
Useful For: Prostate, Immune System, Thyroid
Herbal Sources: Alfalfa, Burdock, Catnip, Cayenne, Chickweed, Fennel, Ginseng, Garlic, Hawthorn, Hops, Horsetail, Lemongrass, Milk Thistle, Oatstraw, Parsley, Peppermint, Raspberry Leag, Rose Hips, Sarsparilla, Uva Ursi, Yarrow, Yellow Dock
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Stinging Nettle (Urtica Dioica)
Name: Stinging Nettle
Latin: Urtica Dioica
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Vitamins/Minerals: Calcium, Magnesium, Zinc, Iron, Cobalt, Potassium, Copper, B-Vitamins
Used for: Due to the nutritional denseness of this plant, it is one of the best tonic herbs. Eating a bit of this a day, or drinking a cup of infusion daily, will almost insure that you are getting enough of the basics. The nutrients contained make this herb particularly good for the kidneys, adrenals, and thyroid, which allows them to stabilize and increases energy levels. It also contains chromium in enough quantity to help stimulate appetite, under the right circumstances. If utilized regularly, nettle also assists with minimizing the effects of hayfever and other allergies. The sheer amount of calcium and magnesium also strengthens bones, hair, skin, and teeth. An additional side effect of the nutritional denseness is and increase in fertility, making nettle one of the best choice for that particular goal. The array of nutrients also make this a supportive herb for the nervous system.
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Irish Moss (Chondrus crispus)
Name: Irish Moss
Latin: Chondrus crispus
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Vitamins/Minerals: Iodine
Used for: Good for the thyroid. Also has positive effects on the respiratory system.
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