Iodine
Natural Sources of Iodine : Kelp, watercress, seafood, saltwater fish, iodized salt, asparagus, eggs, garlic, lima beans, mushrooms, sea salt, sesame seeds, soybeans, summer squash, Swiss chard, nutritional yeast, and turnip greens are good sources of dietary iodine. Forms: Herbal teas containing the kelp species, Laminaria digitata; Standardized iodine capsules, tablets and liquid supplements; […]
Inositol, IP3 and IP6
Natural Sources of Inositol, IP3 and IP6: Major sources of inositol include beans, citrus fruit, nuts, rice, certain meats and wheat germ. Forms: Standardized inositol capsules and tablets; Multivitamin and Mineral tablets containing inositol. Therapeutic Uses: – Aging Disorders – Alzheimer’s Disease – Antidepressant – Autism – Brain Functioning – Calcium Metabolism […]
Icelandic Moss
Scientific Names of Icelandic Moss: Cetraria islandica (L.) Ach s.l. [Fam. Parmeliaceae] Forms: Dried thallus of Cetraria islandica lichen. Traditional Usage: – Acute Breathing Disorders – AIDS – Appetite Loss – Bronchitis – Cellular Regeneration – Cleansing – Detoxification – Dry Cough – Expectorant – Gastroenteritis – HIV Infection – Mouth and Throat Irritation and […]
Horsetail
Scientific Names of Horsetail: Equisetum arvenseL. [Fam. Equisetaceae] Forms: Horsetail, cut and dried; powdered extract. Traditional Usage: – Anti-aging – Baldness – Bone and Joint Disorders – Breathing Disorders – Bursitis – Diuretic – Eye Problems – Hair Problems – Nail Problems – Osteoporosis – Skin Disorders – Teething – Tendinitis – Urinary Tract Gravel […]
Horse-Chestnut Seed
Scientific Names of Horse-Chestnut Seed: Aesculus hippocastanum L. [Fam. Hippocastanaceae] Forms: Standardized aescin (saponin) extract. Traditional Usage: – Anti-inflammatory – Astringent – Capillary Strengthening – Chronic Venous Insufficiency – Diarrhea – Edema – Fever – Hemorrhoids – Leg Vein Health – Phlebitis – Poor Circulation – Prostate Enlargement – Prostatitis – Varicose Veins – […]
Hops and Lupulin
Scientific Names of Hops and Lupulin: Humulus lupulus L. [Cannabaceae] Forms: Infusions and extracts of hops strobiles; lupulin extracts from hops grains. Traditional Usage: – Anxiety – Appetite Loss – Digestive Problems – Gynecological Aid – Hyper-excitability – Insomnia – Intestinal Cramps – Menopause – Nervous Tension – Restlessness – Skin Abrasions – […]
Hoodia
Scientific Names of Hoodia: Hoodia gordonii and other Hoodia species [Fam. Asclepiadaceae]. Hoodia is a small Asclepiad genus of 10 to 20 species from southwestern Africa. They form clumps of erect multi-angled stems. The close genus Trichocaulon is sometimes included in Hoodia. Some common Hoodia species include: Hoodia bainii , H. currorii , H. delaetiana […]
High Mallow
Scientific Names of High Mallow: Malva sylvestris L. [Fam. Malvaceae] Forms: High mallow leaf tea Traditional Usage: – Anti-inflammatory – Antioxidant – Breathing Disorders – Bronchitis – Catarrh (respiratory mucous) – Cellular Regeneration – Cleansing – Colds and flu – Cough – Detoxification – Digestive Upsets – Gastritis – Gastroenteritis – Laryngitis – Poultice […]
Hibiscus Flower and Calyx
Scientific Names of Hibiscus Flower and Calyx: Hibiscus sabdariffa L. [Fam. Malvaceae] Forms: Hibiscus flower tea; Hibiscus flower cold liquid extracts; Hibiscus calyx Traditional Usage: – Anti-inflammatory – Antioxidant – Appetite Stimulant – Breathing Disorders – Bronchitis – Catarrh (respiratory and stomach mucous) – Colds and flu – Cough – Digestive Upsets – Diuretic – […]
Hibiscus Flower
Scientific Names of Hibiscus Flower: Hibiscus sabdariffa L. [Fam. Malvaceae] Forms: Hibiscus flower tea; Hibiscus flower cold liquid extracts Traditional Usage: – Anti-inflammatory – Antioxidant – Appetite Stimulant – Breathing Disorders – Bronchitis – Catarrh (respiratory and stomach mucous) – Colds and flu – Cough – Digestive Upsets – Diuretic – Gastritis – Gastroenteritis […]
Hesperidin
Natural Sources of Hesperidin: Fruits and fruit rinds, especially citrus fruits and rinds (orange, grapefruit, lemon, lime). Forms: Standardized hesperidin extracts used in antioxidant products and multivitamin and mineral supplements. Therapeutic Uses: – Allergies – Anti-aging – Anti-inflammatory – Antioxidant – Bruises – Cancer – Capillary Fragility – Cellular Regeneration – Chronic Venous Insufficiency […]
Heather Herb and Flowers
Scientific Names of Heather Herb: Calluna vulgaris L. [Fam. Ericaceae] Forms: Heather herb and flower tea Traditional Usage: – Anti-inflammatory – Antioxidant – Antiseptic – Appetite Stimulant – Astringent (externally) – Bile Deficiency – Blood Purification – Bone and Joint Problems – Breathing Disorders – Bronchitis – Circulatory Disorders – Digestive Disorders – Gastrointestinal Problems […]
