Fennel Seed

Fennel Seed

Scientific Names of Fennel Seed:     Foeniculum vulgare MILL. [Fam. Umbelliferae] Forms: Dried whole seed; seed extract (liquid or dry) Traditional Usage:     – Amenorrhea – Antimicrobial – Antioxidant – Body Odor – Breast Enlargement – Breastfeeding Problems – Breathing Problems – Catarrh  (Mucous) of the throat – Coughs – Cramps (stomach) – Dyspepsia – […]

Eyebright

Eyebright

Scientific Names of Eyebright:     Euphrasia officinalis L., E. brevipila Burnat & Gremli and E. rostkoviana Hayne [Fam. Scrophulariaceae] Forms:     Dried herb, liquid extract and tincture of the aerial parts of eyebright. Traditional Usage:    – Antibacterial – Anti-inflammatory – Antifungal – Astringent – Candida – Catarrh – Colds and Flu, Bronchitis, Sore Throat […]

Evening Primrose Oil

Evening Primrose Oil

Scientific Names of Evening Primrose Oil:     Oenothera biennis L. [Fam. Onagraceae] Forms:   Certified organic EPO, expeller-pressed in the absence of light, heat and oxygen; standardized GLA (Gamma-Linolenic Acid) EPO Traditional Usage: – Allergies – Anti-inflammatory – Antioxidant (indirect) – Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) – Autoimmune Diseases – Bone and Joint Health […]

European Walnut Leaf

European Walnut Leaf

 Scientific Names of European Walnut Leaf: Juglans regia L. and J.  nigra L. [Fam. Juglandaceae] Forms: Infusions and tinctures made from the leaves, bark and husks of walnut species. Traditional Usage: – Anthelminthic – Anti-candidiasis – Antifungal – Anti-inflammatory – Antiviral – Astringent – Eczema – Glandular Disorders – Hemorrhoids – Herpes simplex – Hypothyroidism […]

Eucalyptus Oil

Eucalyptus Oil

Scientific Names of Eucalyptus Oil:     Eucalyptus globulus LABILL., E. fructicetorum F. Von Mueller (syn. E. polybractea R. T. Baker), E. smithii R. T. Baker and other species [Fam. Myrtaceae] Forms:     Volatile oil extract of the leaves and branch tops of eucalyptus species Traditional Usage:      – Antibacterial – Anti-candidiasis – Antifungal – […]

Essential Trace Elements and Minerals

Essential Trace Elements and Minerals

Natural Sources of Essential Trace Elements and Minerals:     Kelp; colloidal minerals from shale and/or glacier-fed water; buckwheat flour; other foods and drinks containing significant levels of various trace elements and minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, zinc, iodine, copper, manganese, chromium, selenium, molybdenum, etc. Forms:     Kelp tablets and extracts; colloidal mineral preparations […]

Elecampane Root

Elecampane Root

Scientific Names of Elecampane Root:     Inula helenium L. [Fam. Asteraceae] Forms:     Powered root or root extract of elecampane. Traditional Usage:     – Antibacterial – Bronchitis – Bronchial Catarrh – Coughs – Digestive Disorders – Edema – Expectorant – Gastritis – Gastrointestinal Disorders – Intestinal Worms – Respiratory Infections – Stomach Upset – Menstrual […]

Elderberry Flowers

Elderberry Flowers Fruit

Scientific Names of Elderberry Flowers:     Sambucus nigra L. [Fam. Caprifoliaceae] Forms:     Elderberry flower extract; Aqueous extract of dried Elderberry flowers Traditional Usage:     – Breathing Disorders – Bronchitis – Catarrh (respiratory mucous) – Cellular Regeneration – Chills – Cleansing – Colds – Cough – Digestive Disorders – Detoxification – Fever – Flu – […]

Elderberry Fruit

Elderberry Flowers Fruit

Scientific Names of Elderberry Fruit:     Sambucus nigra L. [Fam. Caprifoliaceae] Forms:     Elderberry Juice or Syrup; Elderberry, dried whole berries Traditional Usage:     – AIDS – Antibacterial – Anti-inflammatory – Antioxidant – Antiviral – Blood Purification – Breathing Disorders – Catarrh (gastrointestinal or respiratory mucous) – Cellular Regeneration – Cleansing – Colds – Cough […]

Echinacea Root

Echinacea Root

Scientific Names of Echinacea Root:     Echinacea angustifolia DC, E. purpurea L. Moench. and E. pallida NUTT. [Fam. Asteraceae] Forms:     Echinacea root tincture; Echinacea root tea; Echinacea whole root, fresh or dried; Echinacea standardized extracts with polysaccharides and echinacosides (E. angustifolia, E. pallida), chicoric acid (E. pallida) or sesquiterpene esters (E. purpurea) Traditional Usage: […]

Echinacea Herb and Flowers

Echinacea

Scientific Names of Echinacea Herb:     Echinacea angustifolia DC and E. purpurea L. Moench. [Fam. Asteraceae] Forms:     Echinacea herb and flower tincture; Echinacea herb and flower tea; Echinacea herb and flowers, fresh or dried; Echinacea standardized extracts with polysaccharides and echinacosides (E. angustifolia), chicoric acid (E. purpurea) or sesquiterpene esters (E. purpurea) Traditional Usage: […]

East Indian Valerian Root

East Indian Valerian Root

Scientific Names of East Indian Valerian Root:     Valeriana jatamansi Jones (syn. V. wallichii DC)  [Fam. Valerianaceae] Forms:     East Indian valerian root, cut and dried; East Indian valerian root tea; East Indian valerian root tincture; East Indian valerian standardized extracts. Traditional Usage:     – Analgesic – Anti-inflammatory – Antioxidant – Antispasmodic – Antiviral – […]