The Incas considered it the drink of gods, an association that gave rise to the scientific name of the cocoa tree, Theobroma cacao, from the Greek words theo (god) and broma (drink).
Green Tea (Camellia sinensis) Herbal Monograph
Green tea polyphenols have demonstrated significant antioxidant, anticarcinogenic, anti-inflammatory, thermogenic, probiotic, and antimicrobial properties in numerous human, animal, and in vitro studies.
Wormwood (Artemisia absinthium) Herbal Monograph
It is long known that the bitter constituents of wormwood stimulate the gustatory nerves in the mouth and increase the secretion of gastric juice and bile, thereby promoting appetite and digestion
Cayenne Pepper (Capsicum annuum) Herbal Monograph
Chili is the Aztec name for cayenne pepper. It has been used by Native Americans as food and medicine for at least nine thousand years.
Migraine Headache – Can it be treated naturally?
Dehydration, blood sugar imbalance, hormonal variation, emotional upset and inadequate sleep all have a physiological effect that can generate a deluge of events leading to a migraine.
Fennel Seed (Foeniculum Vulgare) Herbal Monograph
The modern medicinal uses for Fennel seed are supported by their history of use in well-established systems of traditional medicine, phytochemical investigations, and in vitro and in vivo studies in animals.
Cascara Sagrada (Rhamnus purshiana) Herbal Monograph
The dried bark of cascara has been used for centuries as a laxative, first by Native Americans in the Pacific Northwest, and then by European/U.S. colonizers.
Globe Artichoke (Cynara Scolymus) Herbal Monograph
Preparations of artichoke have been used for bloating, nausea, and impairment of digestion. It is specifically indicated for indigestion though its proven lipid-lowering actions suggest that it may also be useful against atherosclerosis
Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum) Herbal Monograph
The traditional use, modern use, and scientific research all suggest that Milk thistle has indeed earned its place as the King of Liver protectors.
Garcinia (Garcinia Cambogia) Herbal Monograph
Garcinia Cambogia for weight loss or during a weight loss program should be a safe option and there appears to be enough evidence to include this herb amongst other beneficial herbal treatments.