Herbs - List of Herbs with Definitions and how they are used.
Lavender (Lavandula
Augustifolia). Lavender is one of the most useful popular herbs with a
range of uses. The name Lavender comes from the French word 'lavare', which
means 'to wash', giving a good indication of its cleansing properties. It is
also a circulatory stimulant and antiseptic and is used naturopathically to
treat wounds and burns and to prevent scarring. It is well known for its calming
properties and as a tonic for the nervous system. Lavender is also used in
aromatherapy to induce calm and promote sleep by either massaging the essential
oil into the skin, adding it to bath water or heating it in a special lamp
called a aroma defuser.
(Forms available: Capsules, Drops, Essential Oil)
(Treatment for Acne - Ingredient in
ClearSkin FaceWash)
(Treatment
for Anxiety) (Ingredient in Be-Calm)
(Treatment for Insomnia)
(Ingredient in Serenite
Drops - Serenite
Capsules)
Lavandula
Augustifolia (Lavender
Essential Oil). Lavender is one of the most useful popular herbs with a
range of uses. The name Lavender comes from the French word 'lavare', which
means 'to wash', giving a good indication of its cleansing properties. It is
also a circulatory stimulant and antiseptic and is used naturopathically to
treat wounds and burns and to prevent scarring. It is well known for its calming
properties and as a tonic for the nervous system. Lavender
is also used in aromatherapy to induce calm and promote sleep by either
massaging the essential oil into the skin, adding it to bath water or heating it
in a special lamp called a aroma defuser.
(Forms
available: Capsules, Drops, Essential Oil)
(Treatment for Acne - Ingredient in
ClearSkin FaceWash)
(Treatment
for Anxiety) (Ingredient in Be-Calm)
(Treatment for Insomnia)
(Ingredient in Serenite
Drops - Serenite
Capsules)
Lemon
balm (Melissa
Officinalis) is indigenous to the Eastern Mediterranean
region but is widespread throughout Africa. It is often used as a general
nervous system restorative, digestive calminative and to reduce blood pressure.
It acts as an anti-viral and its active ingredients include volatile oil
(including citronella), tannins, flavinoids, tocopherols and choline.
(Treatment for Anxiety)
(Ingredient in Be-Calm)
(Treatment for Insomnia)
(Ingredient in Serenite
Drops - Serenite
Capsules)
(Treatment for PMS) (Ingredient in
Femalite)
(Treatment for
Urinary Tract Infections) ( Ingredient in UTI-Clear)
Lemon
Grass (Cymbopogon citratus)
is known to stimulate cell regeneration and to soothe and treat intestinal
infections, as well as pathogenic intestinal flora such as Candida
albicans. It has known anti-bacterial and anti-fungal
properties and can help to repair intestinal walls that have been
damaged by Candida overgrowth ('leaky gut' syndrome).
(Treatment for Candidiasis) (Ingredient in Candidate)
Lions
Tooth (Taraxacum officinale) , also called "Dandelion",
"cankerwort" and "wild endive" this weed is a natural
diuretic and digestive aid, which enhances liver and gallbladder function. Used
in treatment of high blood pressure, digestive disorders, liver and gallbladder
disorders, iron-deficiency anemia, PMS and yeast infections. It is also a very
rich source of vitamins and minerals, including Vitamins A, D, C, and B and
iron, silicon, magnesium, zinc and manganese.
(Parts used: Root, leaf) (Forms available: whole plant, teas, capsules, liquid
extracts, tablets, tinctures)
(Used for Weight
Loss) (Ingredient in EcoSlim)
(Used with Weight Loss
Programs) (Ingredient in Detox
Drops)
Lirosma
ovata improves sexual desire (libido). Scientific studies have shown
that 62% of males using Lirosma ovata daily reported increases in sexual desire
after two weeks of therapy. Other clinical studies have suggested that it is
effective in alleviating male impotence and erectile dysfunction and may improve
sexual performance.
(Treatment for Erectile
Dysfunction) (Ingredient in iKawe)
Magadhi
- Piper Longum (Long
Pepper)
Magadhi is a Rasayana plant appearing in ancient medicinal literature reputed in
Ayurveda to promote physical and mental health, improve defense mechanisms of
the body, and enhance longevity. This herb yields an alkaloid called
Piperine. Piperine is a proven bioenhancer that increases the availability
of nutritional substances. Magadhi as a powerful 4:1 ratio extract
stimulates thermogenic response or the release of metabolic heat energy in the
body causing a noticeable "warming of the loins" as a precursor to
sexual activity.
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