Icelandic Moss Cut & Sifted Cert. Organic (Cetraria islandica) 1 lb: C
This is Starwest's nitrogen-flushed double wall silverfoil pack. Used as a decoction and tincture. The 1997 Commission E on Phytotherapy and Herbal Substances of the German Federal Institute for Drugs recommends Icelandic Moss for: ''(a) Irritation of the oral and pharyngeal mucous membranes and accompanying dry cough. (b) Loss of appetite. Average daily dosage: 4 - 6 g of herb; equivalent preparations. Mode of Administration: (a): Comminuted herb for infusions and other galenical formulations for internal use. (b): Comminuted herb, preferably for cold macerates and other bitter-tasting preparations for internal use. Actions: Soothing; Mildly antimicrobial'' Although Iceland moss is abundant in Iceland, it is not a moss at all, but a lichen. Like all lichens, Iceland moss is made up of two types of symbiotic plants, a fungus and an alga. Centuries ago Iceland moss became known as a remedy for many kinds of respiratory ailments. Iceland moss consists of large amounts of a starch called lichenin, and when boiled, it forms a mucilage-like substance that is especially soothing to irritated mucous membranes of the respiratory tract. Iceland moss also contains bitters, which stimulate the appetite. This, together with its food value, accounts for its use as a tonic for convalescents. Because of its high carbohydrate content, Iceland moss has sometimes served as a food, particularly in cold northern countries where the lichen flourishes. When used as a food, the boiled extract was sometimes flavored with wine, sugar, or lemon to make it more palatable. Strongly demulcent, Iceland moss soothes the mucous membranes of the chest, counters congestion, and calms dry and paroxysmal coughs, being particularly helpful as a treatment for elderly people. Iceland moss is also very bitter and, within the gut, has both a demulcent and bitter tonic effect -a combination almost unique in medicinal herbs. It is thus of value in all kinds of chronic digestive problems -for instance, irritable bowel syndrome. Iceland moss also gently expels worms, and, in view of recent European research, could prove useful for certain digestive infections. As a soothing demulcent with its high mucilage content, Iceland moss finds use in the treatment of gastritis, vomiting and dyspepsia. Iceland moss is often used in respiratory catarrh and bronchitis. In addition its nourishing qualities contribute to the treatment of cachexia, a state of malnourishment and debility. Grieve's classic 'A Modern Herbal': In spite of its name is not a Moss but a lichen. Found in Great Britain in barren stony ground, abundant in the Grampians, and in the Welsh hills, in Yorkshire, Norfolk, etc. Medicinal Action and Properties: Demulcent, tonic, and nutritive when deprived of its bitter principle. Excellent in chronic pulmonary troubles, catarrh, digestive disturbances, dysentery, advanced tuberculosis. Decoction, B.P. 1885, 1 to 4 oz. Ground, it ca |
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Tapioca Medium Pearl Whole Cert. Organic (Manihot utilissima) 1 lb: K
This is Frontier’s double wall silverfoil pack. Some Frontier packs are double wall wax-lined paper. Tapioca is a refined starch obtained from the root of the cassava plant Manihot utilissima (synonym Manihot esculenta), which is also variously known as manioc and yuca, and, in the old herbals, mandioca. Cassava is native to South America, but is now extensively grown in tropical regions the world over and is among the top half dozen cash crops of the tropics. Mrs. Grieve covers the history of this originally South American food below. Cassava has a very high starch content at 24%, most of which is stored as food reserved in the root of the plant. Cassava starch has an interesting property of forming into a stringy mass once dissolved in water; so most tapioca is sold as small balls, or pearl tapioca. Pearl tapioca is manufactured by extracting the juice from cassava roots leaving just the pulp. This pulp is soaked in water, then kneaded to release as much starch as possible. The fibrous remains of the root are strained away and the resultant liquid is dropped onto a hotplate, where they dry, gelatinize and form into the familiar pearls. Tapioca is also sold in flour form, which is simply known as tapioca starch. Tapioca starch is used as a thickening agent, in much the same manner as cornflour (cornstarch), while tapioca pearls are generally used in sweet dishes. South-East Asia has become the spiritual home of pearl tapioca desserts, where a mouthwatering array of differently scented confections can be found. A tapioca drink originated in Taiwan in the 1980s. It is a sweet beverage served in a myriad of mostly fruit flavors -- honeydew, mango, kiwi, strawberry, lemon -- but what makes it so much fun are the large globules of tapioca in each glass. Tapioca drinks are known by many names: bubble tea, boba drink, pearl tea drink, boba iced tea, boba nai cha, zhen zhou nai cha, pearl milk tea, pearl iced tea, black pearl tea, tapioca ball drink, pearl shake or QQ (which means chewy in Chinese). Forget that bland white pudding - those are multi-colored chewy bubbles about ½ inch in diameter, lurking in the bottom of the glass. The drinks are served with short fat straws wide enough to accommodate the tapioca pearls, which slide up the straw and into your mouth. In consistency, the tapioca pearls are somewhere between Jell-O and gummy-bears. Their ability to absorb color and flavor makes them a versatile favorite. Try Chocolate Tapioca Parfait, Apple Tapioca Pudding, Strawberry Tapioca Milk Shakes - the delicious combinations are endless. Creamy Tapioca Pudding: 4 servings/Serving size: 2/3 cup 2 cups skim milk 3 Tbsp. quick-cooking tapioca 1 egg 1/8 tsp. salt 3½ tsp. brown sugar or steviaside 1-2 tsp. vanilla Ground cinnamon and nutmeg Combine milk, tapioca, egg, and salt in medium saucepan. Let 5 minutes. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until boiling. Remove from heat; sti |
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Suma Root Powder (Pfaffia paniculata) ½ lb: K
This is Frontier’s double wall silverfoil pack. Some Frontier packs are double wall wax-lined paper. Used as a tea, decoction and food supplement. Suma has long been used 'for all things' in Brazil – and is, in fact, called 'Brazilian Ginseng.' It has been used as a general tonic, a rejuvenant for convalescents and an aphrodisiac. Russian Olympic athletes claim that Suma is a muscle and endurance builder without the negative side effects of steroids. Much of Suma's chemistry is unique – it appears to enhance the body's use of oxygen on the cellular level. Suma's saponins have been clinically demonstrated to inhibit cancer cell growth and to help regulate blood sugar levels. Two Japanese patents for Suma pfaffosides and pfaffic acid derivatives as antitumor agents have been granted. A 1995 U.S. Patent application demonstrated increased hemoglobin levels during sickle cell treatment. Numerous other Suma-based patents have been filed in both France, Japan, Russia and the USA relating to Suma's anti-tumor, anti-inflammatory, and aphrodisiac effects. |
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Oatstraw (Avena sativa; Oat Straw) 15:1 Powder 1/2 lb bottle: HE
This herb is BULK DISCOUNTED in our 10 lb & 25 lb bulk packs. To find the bulk packs, just copy and paste the herb name into our Search, or refer to our Bulk By The Kilo & Ton category. We use only 100% Gluten-free, Vegetable Cellulose ''00'' capsules for all of our encapsulated products. We offer both bulk powder and capsules. Obviously our bulk bottles are bulk powder, not capsules, but the capsule weight is included to give you a way of judging the recommended dosage. Avena Sativa - Botanical Extract 15:1 -- Approximately 600 mg. each capsule. 1/2 teaspoon of powder is about equal to one capsule. Powder can be consumed by sprinkling it over your food or mixing it with a syrup such as maple or chocolate. You could also mix it with orange juice. The citric acid in the orange juice will help to mask any unpleasant powder tastes. Other common names: Oat Straw, Oats, Rolled Oats, Wild Oats, Groats, Steel Cut Oats, Common Oats Nerves on edge? Avena Sativa is a good restorative nerve tonic, ideal for depression and energy deficiency. The oat bran in Avena has been shown lately to help reduce abnormally high blood cholesterol levels, and its high fiber content is a great help in maintaining daily ''regularity.'' Avena Sativa also supplies the body with silicon, the substance needed to build healthy skin, fingernails and healthy, lustrous hair. History: Although of uncertain origin, Avena (or the Oat) is thought to have come from Eastern Europe or Western Asia, and the crop is now cultivated in temperate regions throughout the old and new world. The common Oat is a fibrous annual with a smooth stem that grows to a height of four feet and bears lance-shaped, rough leaves, loose sheaves and spikelets. Both Avena Sativa and Avena Fatua have been known for their medicinal and almost legendary nutritional qualities since prehistoric times, and Avena's remedial uses were finally recorded in folk medicine in England by the thirteenth century. Avena (or Oat Straw) is still considered an important, traditional staple of food in Northern Europe. Avena is a hardy grain that can grow almost up to the arctic region and has even been planted to prevent soil erosion, but, of course, it is mainly used as an important cereal crop. July and August are considered optimal harvest time, and ripeness is judged by the yellow color of the straw. The stalks are then cut and bound together and left upright to dry before use. The entire plant is used for medicinal remedies, and some of its main constituents include saponins, flavonoids, gluten, albumen, silicon, starch, protein compounds, gum, calcium, folate, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, zinc, alkaloids (trigonelline, avenine), glycosides, lysine, methionine, steroids, fiber and vitamins B-1, B-2, B-3, B-5, B-6, D and E. The seeds contain alkaloids, such as gramine, as well as saponins, such as avenacosides A and B, plus iron, manganese and zinc, and the s |
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