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Ginkgo Biloba
Current interest in Ginkgo Biloba began in Asia, where it has long been valued for its effects on the challenges of aging. Ginkgo Biloba is today one of the most promising and highly studied natural botanicals.
Ginkgo Biloba is effective in nutritionally supporting the body’s systems, especially through its antioxidant properties. As a potent free radical scavenger, Gingko Biloba is said to help preserve youthfulness by slowing down the deterioration of our body systems.
The Ginkgo Biloba nut is used widely in Chinese and Korean cuisine.
Ginkgo Biloba in a nut-shell : Mental alertness; stimulates circulation to extremities; Heart, brain, blood, antioxidant; Allergy support; Used with tinnitus, vertigo, stress, senility and asthma.
Vitamin B-6
Food Source(s): Brewer’s yeast, avocados, black strap molasses, bananas, wheat germ, wheat bran, egg yolk, green leafy vegetables, organ meats, milk, legumes
Functions: Promote food assimilation, enhance antibody formation, improve digestion, enhance production of red blood cells, weight control
Deficiency Symptoms: Nervousness, loss of muscle control, skin eruptions, insomnia, anemia, skin disorders, muscle pain
Nutrient Impediments: Alcohol, birth control pills, tobacco, caffeine, radiation exposure
Cranberry
Using Cranberry on a regular basis is said to help prevent the formation of kidney stones.
Cranberry contains a compound that prevents bacteria from adhering to the walls of the bladder and the rest of the urinary tract. This prevents the bacteria from spreading and eventually results in the halt of infection.
Cranberry in a nut-shell : Antibacterial, urinary tract infection and cystitis.
Mullein
Mullein has been referred to as a “natural wonder herb” which soothes the lungs and irritations associated with the respiratory tract.
It also nourishes the lymphatic and glandular systems. Mullein is said to help remove mucus from the system.
Dandelion
Dandelion nourishes the liver and contains many vital nutrients. The Dandelion leaf & root has been used traditionally to purify the blood, and to benefit the circulatory and glandular systems.
