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Blue Nile Botanicals
Basil Essential Oil
$ 13.00
The health benefits of basil essential oil include its ability to treat nausea, motion sickness, indigestion, constipation, respiratory problems, and diabetes. Basil oil is also a good source of Vitamin A, magnesium, potassium, iron, and calcium.Visit product page → -
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Black Seed/Organic
$ 3.00
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Botanical Name:Nigella sativa
Common Name:Black Cumin Seed, Black Seed, Nigelia, Fennel Flower, Roman CorianderWhat's It Used For?
Today, black seed is used for treating digestive tract conditions including gas, colic, diarrhea, dysentery,constipation and hemorrhoids. It is also used for respiratory conditions including, asthma, allergies, cough,bronchitis, emphysema,flu, swine flu, and congestion. -
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Castor Oil/Organic
$ 5.00
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Common Name: Castor
Botanical Name: Ricinus communis
Aroma: Sweet, Fatty and Nutty.
Viscosity: Thick.
Absorption/Feel: Leaves a fatty, almost tacky feel on the skin and hair.
Color: Light Pale/Yellow
What Is It Used For?
Castor oil can be used from anything from industrial to cosmetic, it is inexpensive making it desirable for a variety of uses. Traditionally, castor oil has been used extensively in industrial applications as a lubricant and release agent. Aside for its industrial applications, Castor oil is also used commonly as a laxative. Furthermore rich emollient properties make pure castor oil great for use in skincare applications where it can effectively deeply penetrate the skin to help retain moisture. Another benefit is its ability to act as a binding agent in certain cosmetic formulations. It is commonly found in soaps, balms, hair products, lotions and more.
Proponents claim that castor oil offers a number of health benefits, including treatment of the following conditions: acne, arthritis, athlete's foot, cerebral palsy, constipation, hair loss, menstrual cramp, migraine, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, ringworm, sunburn, yeast infections -
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Chickweed Lvs/Organic
$ 3.00
Botanical Name: Stellaria mediaVisit product page →
Common Name: ChickweedWhat's It Used For?
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Dong Quai Root C/S & Pwd.
$ 4.00
Botanical Name: Angelica sinensisVisit product page →
Common Name:Dong QuaiWhat's It Use For?
Dong Quai is used for menstrual cramps, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), and menopausal symptoms. It is also used orally as a “blood purifier”; to manage hypertension, infertility, joint pain, ulcers, “tired blood” (anemia), and constipation; and in the prevention and treatment of allergic attacks. Dong quai is also used orally for the treatment of loss of skin color (depigmentation) and psoriasis.
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Flax Seeds/Organic
$ 3.00
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Botanical Names: Linum usitatissimum
Common Names: Flax SeedWhat's It Use For?
Flax Seed is used for many conditions related to the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, including ongoing constipation, colon damage due to overuse of laxatives, diarrhea, inflammation of the lining of the large intestine (diverticulitis), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or irritable colon, sores in the lining of the large intestine (ulcerative colitis), inflammation of the lining of the stomach (gastritis), and inflammation of the small intestine (enteritis). -
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Fo-Ti Root Pwd.
$ 4.00
Botanical Name: Polygonum multiflorumVisit product page →
Common Name: Ho-Shou-WuWhat's It Good For?
Fo-ti is used for treating tuberculosis that has spread to the lymph nodes, cancer, inflammation of the prostate (prostatitis), and constipation. It is also used as a liver and kidney “tonic”; as a blood and “vital essence” toner; and to fortify muscles, tendons, and bones. Fo-ti is also used for high cholesterol and other elevated blood fats, trouble sleeping (insomnia), limb numbness, lower back and knee soreness or weakness, premature graying, hair loss, and dizziness with ringing in the ears (tinnitus). -
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Glucomannan Pwd
$ 4.00
Botanical Name: Amorphophallus konjacVisit product page →
Common Name: GlucomannanWhat's It Good For?
Glucomannan is used for constipation, weight loss in adults and children, type 2 diabetes, blood sugar control, and lowering cholesterol. -
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Horehound Herb c/s Organic
$ 3.00
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Botanical Name: Marrubium vulgare
Common Name: Horehound HerbWhat's It Used For?
Horehound is used for digestion problems including loss of appetite, indigestion, bloating, gas, diarrhea, constipation, and liver and gallbladder complaints. It is also used for lung and breathing problems including cough, whooping cough, asthma, tuberculosis, bronchitis, and swollen breathing passages. -
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Mandrake Root
$ 6.00
Visit product page →Botanical Name: Podophyllum peltatum
Common Names: Mandrake Root
What’s It Used For?
The Mandrake Root, is an herb native to the New World. Mandrake Root is found growing in parts of northeastern North America and has been used medicinally for many of years. Mandrake Root is sometimes called the umbrella plant, because of its similar appearance to a closed umbrella when it first appears each spring.The plant itself grows to about a 12 inches in height and then spreads out. Mandrake Root will produce a fruit that is not tasty to consume. Mandrake Root Cut and Sifted, consists of the dried rhizome and connected roots.
People take mandrake root for treating stomach ulcers, colic, constipation, asthma, hay fever, convulsions, arthritis-like pain (rheumatism), and whooping cough. It is also used to trigger vomiting, cause sleepiness (sedation), reduce pain, and increase interest in sexual activity.
As with all herbal remedies, be sure to consult with doctor before beginning a regime of use.
