Organic Herb Glossary:
Health Benefits They Can Provide
Here are some amazing organic herbs that can offer some awesome health benefits. †
ACACIA (GUM): Acacia
gum is a dietary fiber that
dissolves readily in water
that can help people feel
fuller faster, thereby helping
to support weight loss and healthy cholesterol
levels. Acacia is an easy way to boost your
prebiotic fiber intake. It goes by the name
Acacia senegal (L.) and can help heal wounds
and inhibit unhealthy periodontal bacteria.
ASHWAGANDHA: Used
in Ayurvedic Medicine,
ashwagandha (Withania
somnifera) is an
adaptogenic herb that helps to restore balance
to the body, including supporting a healthy
stress response, immune system and inflammation
levels as well as mood and memory.
BUTTERBUR (WILD CRAFTED): Butterbur
(Petasites hybridus) has been used for over
2,000 years for upset stomach; migraines and other
headaches; coughs; allergies;
asthma; hay fever; relieving
spasms; supporting healthy
inflammation; relief for anxiety;
insomnia and more.
GARLIC: Garlic contains over 100 biologically
active components giving it antibiotic, antiviral and
antifungal properties to support healthy immunity.
Garlic fights unhealthy
bacterial, viral and yeast
invaders, and supports
healthy cells, detoxification
and balances inflammation.
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GINGER: Ginger has strong antioxidant capacities
and potent anti-bacterial, anti-viral, anti-fungal
and anti-parasitic qualities, while protecting
the body’s stores of glutathione—the master
detoxifier of the
immune system to
support immune health.
HOLY BASIL: Known
as tulsi, holy basil can
soothe stress; promote blood sugar balance;
immune system support; gastrointestinal
health; anti-aging and antioxidant power;
heart health; joint health; cellular health;
adrenal support;
hormonal and
reproductive equilibrium
and more. Holy basil
is anti-bacterial, anti-
fungal, anti-inflammatory
and anti-viral.
LEMON BALM: A perennial herb from the mint
family, lemon balm is used for digestive problems;
menstrual cramping; headache; toothache;
and mental health. It has a calming effect
and is thought to possibly help with anxiety;
insomnia; restlessness;
ADHD; autoimmune
problems; thyroid problems;
rapid heartbeat from
nervousness; high blood
pressure and more.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
PARSLEY: Known
as Petroselinum
crispum, parsley
is an annual
Mediterranean
herb, and has
been used as an expectorant; antimicrobial,
diuretic; hypotensive and laxative
and to address anemia and arthritis.
OREGANO: A Mediterranean spice that
masquerades as an herb, oregano has strong
phenol antioxidants that can wipe out bad
bacteria, viruses and yeasts. Oregano is
a powerhouse antioxidant and ranked highly
by the USDA, too, with an antioxidant potential
between three to 20 times higher than any
other herb.
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