Velvet Bean Powder (Kapi Kacchu; Mucuna pruriens) 8 oz: B
Mucuna pruriens, commonly known as velvet bean or cowitch, is used as a minor food crop and medicinal bean in India, West Africa, and Central America. Toasted ground seeds are used as a coffee substitute. It is regarded as anodyne, antidotal, diuretic, nervine, psychedelic, and powerfully aphrodisiac. It is used as a tea, a strong decoction and a smoke. According to Ayurveda, this herb is a powerful nervine tonic and aphrodisiac, applicable to the treatment of disorders of the male or female reproductive tract, and the spasms associated with Parkinson's or Bell's Palsy. A clinical study confirmed the efficacy of the seeds in the management of Parkinson's disease by virtue of their L-Dopa content, the precursor to the neurotransmitter dopamine.(1) Mucuna pruriens, recognized as an aphrodisiac in Ayurveda, has been shown to increase testosterone levels (2), leading to deposition of protein in the muscles and increased muscle mass and strength(3). It is also known to enhance mental alertness and improve coordination(4). Isolated chemicals include bufotenine and DMT. 1. Manyam, B.V., et. al. (1995) J. of Alternative and Comp. Med., 1 (3) 249-255. 2. Amin, K.M.Y. (1996) Fitoterapia, 67:53-58. 3. Bhasin, S., et. al. (1996) New England J. of Med., 335, 1-7. 4. Singh, R.H. et al. (1989) J. Res. Ayur. Siddha, 1(1):1-6. In 1937, 31 years after levodopa was synthesized in Switzerland, Indian scientists isolated levodopa from Mucuna pruriens beans. At the time, the importance of levodopa was unappreciated in India and the West. In 1967, following the establishment of the role of levodopa in Parkinson disease, a screening of 1000 species of 135 plant families revealed that only plants from the Mucuna family contained sufficient levodopa to consider commercial development. Recently Dr. Bela Manyam, Professor of Neurology at the Scott & White Clinic, Temple Texas, part of the Texas A & M Medical School, a National Parkinson Foundation Center of Excellence, treated Parkinson patients with a powder made from the whole bean of Mucuna pruriens. Mucuna pruriens is a legume, and as a legume it's a rich source of tocopherol, or Vitamin 'E.' Vitamin 'E' has a variety of beneficial effects. Because of it's bulk, Mucuna pruriens acts as a laxative, aiding digestion and counter-acting, in part, the constipation associated with Parkinson disease. Finally, Mucuna pruriens, like other plant extracts, may contain other, as yet unidentified anti-Parkinson drugs. Dr. Manyam and associates prepared a formulation of Mucuna pruriens and studied it in Parkinson disease. http://leda.lycaeum.org/Trips/Mucuna_pruriens.5427.shtml 'I am experienced with this substance so I should have been prepared! It started with a slight tingling in my forearms and around my neck. In the beginning I ignored it, but it soon took complete control of my mental state. As it hit me I noticed the telltale cloud of sparkly purple filaments floating about my head. I |
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Yucca Root Powder (Yucca schidigera) 1 lb: C
This is Starwest's nitrogen-flushed double wall silverfoil pack. The steroid saponins in yucca root have both water-soluble and fat-soluble components, and so have a soap-like action when mixed with water. Native Americans of the Southwest used yucca as an anti-dandruff shampoo, as a poultice and bath for skin complaints, sores and wounds, as well as a soup or decoction for arthritis and rheumatism. A quarter ounce of the root boiled in a pint of water for 15 minutes produces three to five cups of decoction. Yucca has been on the GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) list with the US FDA since 1965. Yucca is approved for use in foods as a foaming agent (particularly in root beer). Yucca contains vitamins A, B-complex, C, Calcium, Potassium, Phosphorus, Iron, Manganese and Copper. Yucca saponins, when ingested in soup or decoction, seem to block release of toxins from the intestines that inhibit normal formation of cartilage. Since saponins are precursors of the body's own anitinflammatory cortisone, yucca may elevate the body's production of cortisone. Yucca's primary uses are in pain relieving combinations for arthritic and joint pain, and for sediment caused by inflammation such as gout, rheumatism, and cystitis. Keith Johnson, MD, editor of 'Turn Back the Clock' newsletter, states, 'Adding the yucca plant to your diet will act as a natural cortisone, and will wash out the harmful poisons that cause arthritis.' According to the late Robert Bingham, MD, director of the Desert Hot Springs Medical Clinic in Palm Springs, CA, yucca extract supplements can produce arthritis remissions. He supervised the use of yucca in thousands of patients. He told reporters, 'We have known for several years that a food supplement extracted from yucca acts like a natural form of cortisone, to reduce and eliminate the pain, swelling and joint stiffness suffered by arthritis victims.' Bingham goes on to explain, 'Toxic substances or harmful bacteria, when absorbed into the system, create allergic responses - anything from migraine to arthritis. Consequently, an anti-stress agent such as yucca saponin might have the same beneficial effect on wastes in the body and be effective in treating arthritis by improving and protecting the intestinal flora, rather than any direct action upon arthritis. 'Strong evidence supports the theory that some forms of arthritis may be caused or worsened by toxic substances occurring in the intestines and absorbed by the body. Yucca seems to inhibit these harmful intestinal bacteria and at the same time help the natural and normal forms of bacteria found in the tract.' Presenting the results of a placebo-controlled study on the effects of yucca, Dr. Bingham, in the Journal of Applied Nutrition(Vol.27,No.2 and No.3), reported that 60 percent of people who took the yucca supplements experienced diminished pain, swelling, and stiffness. There were no side-effects. Further, those who took the yucca extract s |
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Black Cohosh 2.5% Powder 1/4 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. Black Cohosh - Standardized Extract -- 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: Bugbane, Black Snakeroot, Bugwort, Cohosh, Rattle Root, Richweed, Rattleweed Black Cohosh is famous for its beneficial effects on women's health. The herb is said to provide relief from menstrual problems (including PMS) and is considered indispensable as a natural way to ease menopausal discomforts. Black Cohosh is thought to be a wonderful, natural sedative that has been used to relax the entire body, relieve aches and pains and alleviate anxiety and depression. History: Black Cohosh is a stately perennial that is native to North America. It grows from three to nine feet in height in open woods and on the edges of dense woods from Canada to Georgia in the east and as far west as Missouri. Black Cohosh's botanical name, Cimicifuga, is derived from Latin, meaning ''bug repellent,'' and the strong odor emitted from Black Cohosh has, in fact, made it an effective insect repellent or ''bugbane'' (as it is sometimes called) over the centuries. Its common name, Cohosh, comes to us from an Algonquian word meaning ''rough,'' a reference to the root's texture. It is odd that a plant with prominent white flowers should be named ''black'' and is often a point of confusion; the ''black'' refers to the dark color of the roots, which are used in herbal medicine. Black Cohosh is not related to Blue Cohosh. Native Americans used Black Cohosh for menstrual cramps and the pains of childbirth, and they also made a topical poultice from it to remedy snakebites. The early colonists used it for yellow fever, malaria, fevers, bronchitis, dropsy, uterine problems and nervous disorders. By the nineteenth century, Black Cohosh was also considered helpful in the treatment of rheumatism, and many of the earliest patent medicines contained high concentrations of Black Cohosh. It was the main ingredient in ''Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound,'' an over-the-counter remedy promoted in the early nineteenth century for relieving stress and nervous tension in women. Black Cohosh has become the best-selling herb in the world for treating menstrual problems and ''female complaints,'' and it is a ''women |
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Black Cohosh 2.5% 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. Black Cohosh - Standardized Extract -- 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: Bugbane, Black Snakeroot, Bugwort, Cohosh, Rattle Root, Richweed, Rattleweed Black Cohosh is famous for its beneficial effects on women's health. The herb is said to provide relief from menstrual problems (including PMS) and is considered indispensable as a natural way to ease menopausal discomforts. Black Cohosh is thought to be a wonderful, natural sedative that has been used to relax the entire body, relieve aches and pains and alleviate anxiety and depression. History: Black Cohosh is a stately perennial that is native to North America. It grows from three to nine feet in height in open woods and on the edges of dense woods from Canada to Georgia in the east and as far west as Missouri. Black Cohosh's botanical name, Cimicifuga, is derived from Latin, meaning ''bug repellent,'' and the strong odor emitted from Black Cohosh has, in fact, made it an effective insect repellent or ''bugbane'' (as it is sometimes called) over the centuries. Its common name, Cohosh, comes to us from an Algonquian word meaning ''rough,'' a reference to the root's texture. It is odd that a plant with prominent white flowers should be named ''black'' and is often a point of confusion; the ''black'' refers to the dark color of the roots, which are used in herbal medicine. Black Cohosh is not related to Blue Cohosh. Native Americans used Black Cohosh for menstrual cramps and the pains of childbirth, and they also made a topical poultice from it to remedy snakebites. The early colonists used it for yellow fever, malaria, fevers, bronchitis, dropsy, uterine problems and nervous disorders. By the nineteenth century, Black Cohosh was also considered helpful in the treatment of rheumatism, and many of the earliest patent medicines contained high concentrations of Black Cohosh. It was the main ingredient in ''Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound,'' an over-the-counter remedy promoted in the early nineteenth century for relieving stress and nervous tension in women. Black Cohosh has become the best-selling herb in the world for treating menstrual problems and ''female complaints,'' and it is a ''women |
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Calamus Root Powder 1 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. Calamus Root - Botanical Powder -- 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: Sweet Sedge, Sweet Grass, Sweet Root, Sweet Rush, Sweet Calomel, Sweet Flag, Sweet Cane, Sweet Myrtle, Myrtle Grass, Myrtle Sedge, Cinnamon Sedge, Muskrat Root, Rat Root, Pine Root, Gladdon, Flagroot, Beewort American Calamus* has been used mainly to ease digestive disorders, especially relieving flatulence and stomach cramps. It is also thought to be an effective expectorant that clears nasal and respiratory passages, and some herbal practitioners claim it even clears the mind. *Note: The B-asarone content in the essential oil of an Asian variety of the species is thought to be carginogenic and excluded from the American species, but because the USFDA labeled all varieties of Acorus calamus (sometimes also called Sweet Flag and Rat Root) as unsafe in 1968, further research has been discouraged with regard to the herb's many historic applications. Thus, it is always recommended that any use of Calamus be conducted only under the care of a qualified health care provider. History: Calamus is a vigorous, reed-like, aquatic plant with somewhat vague origins. Some say that it is a native of Europe; others claim Asia, and it is distributed widely in the temperate regions of the United States, Europe, Eurasia, northern Asia Minor and throughout the Far East (including India, Indonesia and Sri Lanka). This perennial plant bears sword-shaped leaves with small yellow and green flowers on a fleshy, cane-like stalk and thrives in rich, wet soil (or shallow water) in a sunny position, reaching a height of five feet. Although the iris-like plant resembles ''yellow flag'' (a member of the lily family and the reason Calamus is sometimes called Sweet Flag), it is actually a member of the palm family and flourishes in ditches, lakesides and marshy places. The derivation of Calamus's botanical name, Acorus, is also vague: Some say it is derived from the Greek word, coreon, meaning ''pupil of the eye,'' referring to the plant's use to cure eye diseases; others say it is derived from an old Latin word meaning ''aromatic plant,'' referring to the pleasant fragrance emitted from the reeds. The her |
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Chili (Cayenne) Pepper (Capsicum) 10:1 Powder 1/4 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. Capsicum - Botanical Extract 10:1 -- 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: Cayenne, Red Pepper, Bell Pepper, Bird Pepper, African Bird Pepper, Chili Pepper Capsicum is a pepper that warms and improves circulation to all parts of the body, easing the pain of arthritis, muscle spasms, stiff joints and cluster headaches. Included in many cuisines, it is a great aid for digestion and is believed to regulate heart and blood pressure and even improve athletic performance! Recent studies promise interesting developments in the area of cancer research, particularly for prostate cancer; hopefully, clinical trials will prove effective. History: Capsicum is a small-fruited pepper that is native to tropical and sub-tropical zones of Latin America and southern Asia. It is a perennial shrub when grown in its native lands, but being frost-sensitive, it is an annual when cultivated outside tropical zones. It is a tender shrub with branched stems, simple, ovate leaves and white-to-green flowers that are followed by pungent fruits. The plant generally reaches a height of two to six feet and thrives in rich, well-drained soil in sun, at a minimum of sixty-four degrees Fahrenheit. The Capsicum genus also includes cayenne, pimento, paprika, red peppers, tabasco peppers and bell peppers (among others) and has been cultivated for thousands of years in tropical Americas, Africa and India. Capsicum peppers vary greatly in the amount of heat and are actually categorized from anywhere between 0 to 300,000 scovile units with green peppers at 0, while the hottest, the habaneras, weigh in at 300,000. Capsicum peppers have been cultivated for thousands of years in tropical Americas, Africa and India, but legend says that Columbus seems to have been the first European to take conscious note of food flavored with this pungent herb and introduced it to Europe upon his return from the New World. Others say it was introduced into England from India in 1548. Archaeologists have found remains of chilies in Mexican sites dating from 7000 B.C., and these potent, hot peppers played an important role in Aztec and Mayan mythology. They are still a mainstay in Latin American and |
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Chili (Cayenne) Pepper (Capsicum) 10:1 Powder 1 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. Capsicum - Botanical Extract 10:1 -- 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: Cayenne, Red Pepper, Bell Pepper, Bird Pepper, African Bird Pepper, Chili Pepper Capsicum is a pepper that warms and improves circulation to all parts of the body, easing the pain of arthritis, muscle spasms, stiff joints and cluster headaches. Included in many cuisines, it is a great aid for digestion and is believed to regulate heart and blood pressure and even improve athletic performance! Recent studies promise interesting developments in the area of cancer research, particularly for prostate cancer; hopefully, clinical trials will prove effective. History: Capsicum is a small-fruited pepper that is native to tropical and sub-tropical zones of Latin America and southern Asia. It is a perennial shrub when grown in its native lands, but being frost-sensitive, it is an annual when cultivated outside tropical zones. It is a tender shrub with branched stems, simple, ovate leaves and white-to-green flowers that are followed by pungent fruits. The plant generally reaches a height of two to six feet and thrives in rich, well-drained soil in sun, at a minimum of sixty-four degrees Fahrenheit. The Capsicum genus also includes cayenne, pimento, paprika, red peppers, tabasco peppers and bell peppers (among others) and has been cultivated for thousands of years in tropical Americas, Africa and India. Capsicum peppers vary greatly in the amount of heat and are actually categorized from anywhere between 0 to 300,000 scovile units with green peppers at 0, while the hottest, the habaneras, weigh in at 300,000. Capsicum peppers have been cultivated for thousands of years in tropical Americas, Africa and India, but legend says that Columbus seems to have been the first European to take conscious note of food flavored with this pungent herb and introduced it to Europe upon his return from the New World. Others say it was introduced into England from India in 1548. Archaeologists have found remains of chilies in Mexican sites dating from 7000 B.C., and these potent, hot peppers played an important role in Aztec and Mayan mythology. They are still a mainstay in Latin American and |
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Chili (Cayenne) Pepper (Capsicum) 10:1 Powder 25 lb box: HE
This is our BULK DISCOUNTED 25 lb plastic-lined cardboard bulk pack. We also have this herb in our 10 lb bulk pack, and in 1 lb bottles and capsules. To find the other pack sizes, just copy and paste the herb name into our Search. 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. Capsicum - Botanical Extract 10:1 -- 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: Cayenne, Red Pepper, Bell Pepper, Bird Pepper, African Bird Pepper, Chili Pepper Capsicum is a pepper that warms and improves circulation to all parts of the body, easing the pain of arthritis, muscle spasms, stiff joints and cluster headaches. Included in many cuisines, it is a great aid for digestion and is believed to regulate heart and blood pressure and even improve athletic performance! Recent studies promise interesting developments in the area of cancer research, particularly for prostate cancer; hopefully, clinical trials will prove effective. History: Capsicum is a small-fruited pepper that is native to tropical and sub-tropical zones of Latin America and southern Asia. It is a perennial shrub when grown in its native lands, but being frost-sensitive, it is an annual when cultivated outside tropical zones. It is a tender shrub with branched stems, simple, ovate leaves and white-to-green flowers that are followed by pungent fruits. The plant generally reaches a height of two to six feet and thrives in rich, well-drained soil in sun, at a minimum of sixty-four degrees Fahrenheit. The Capsicum genus also includes cayenne, pimento, paprika, red peppers, tabasco peppers and bell peppers (among others) and has been cultivated for thousands of years in tropical Americas, Africa and India. Capsicum peppers vary greatly in the amount of heat and are actually categorized from anywhere between 0 to 300,000 scovile units with green peppers at 0, while the hottest, the habaneras, weigh in at 300,000. Capsicum peppers have been cultivated for thousands of years in tropical Americas, Africa and India, but legend says that Columbus seems to have been the first European to take conscious note of food flavored with this pungent herb and introduced it to Europe upon his return from the New World. Others say it was introduced into England from India in 1548. Archaeologists have found remains of chilies in Mexican sites dating from 7000 B.C., and these potent, hot peppers played an important role in Aztec and Mayan mythology. The |
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Corydalis Rhizome (Corydalis yanhusuo; Yan Hu Suo) 10:1 Powder 1/4 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. Corydalis - Botanical Extract 10:1 -- 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: Corydalis Rhizome, Yan Hu So, Fumitory Corydalis has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine as a blood mover, sedative and painkiller since the eighth century A.D. in China. Today, it is still used to relieve insomnia and abdominal and menstrual cramping. Moreover, it is thought to protect against heart attacks and stroke, and is said to be a superior herb for increasing blood circulation, moving stagnant blood and improving heart arrhythmia. Note: The Chinese species of Corydalis, Corydalis ambigua and Corydalis yanhusuo, should not be confused with the North American species of Corydalis, Dicentra canadensis, which is often called Turkey Corn or Squirrel Corn. Though very similar in action, they are different and act somewhat differently. History: Corydalis is a low-growing perennial or winter annual that is native to the Zhejiang province of northern China, as well as Japan and Siberia and may also found in the deciduous forests, thickets and hedges of Europe. The semi-succulent plant is related to the opium-poppy and survives in harsh conditions of northeast Asia by storing most of its energy in its hard, bright-yellow tuber, and it bears a thin, erect green stem with green leaves and yellow flowers. The Corydalis genus consists of ten species in the United States and four hundred species worldwide. The North American plant produces purplish-tinged flowers and thrives in humus-rich, moist soil in partial shade, mostly in flood plains and swampy ground (Voss, 1985). Included among the North American species of Corydalis are Dicentra canadensis, called Turkey Corn and Squirrel Corn, and Dicentra cucillaria, called Dutchman's Breeches, and they are sometimes used in a similar manner as the Asian species but do have somewhat different applications. The roots of all species are unearthed in autumn, when the plant is dormant, then dried and used in herbal medicine. Corydalis has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) since at least the eighth century A.D., when it was noted in Ch'en Can-Zi's Materia Medica and recommended for invigorating the blood and alle |
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Corydalis Rhizome (Corydalis yanhusuo; Yan Hu Suo) 10:1 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. Corydalis - Botanical Extract 10:1 -- 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: Corydalis Rhizome, Yan Hu So, Fumitory Corydalis has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine as a blood mover, sedative and painkiller since the eighth century A.D. in China. Today, it is still used to relieve insomnia and abdominal and menstrual cramping. Moreover, it is thought to protect against heart attacks and stroke, and is said to be a superior herb for increasing blood circulation, moving stagnant blood and improving heart arrhythmia. Note: The Chinese species of Corydalis, Corydalis ambigua and Corydalis yanhusuo, should not be confused with the North American species of Corydalis, Dicentra canadensis, which is often called Turkey Corn or Squirrel Corn. Though very similar in action, they are different and act somewhat differently. History: Corydalis is a low-growing perennial or winter annual that is native to the Zhejiang province of northern China, as well as Japan and Siberia and may also found in the deciduous forests, thickets and hedges of Europe. The semi-succulent plant is related to the opium-poppy and survives in harsh conditions of northeast Asia by storing most of its energy in its hard, bright-yellow tuber, and it bears a thin, erect green stem with green leaves and yellow flowers. The Corydalis genus consists of ten species in the United States and four hundred species worldwide. The North American plant produces purplish-tinged flowers and thrives in humus-rich, moist soil in partial shade, mostly in flood plains and swampy ground (Voss, 1985). Included among the North American species of Corydalis are Dicentra canadensis, called Turkey Corn and Squirrel Corn, and Dicentra cucillaria, called Dutchman's Breeches, and they are sometimes used in a similar manner as the Asian species but do have somewhat different applications. The roots of all species are unearthed in autumn, when the plant is dormant, then dried and used in herbal medicine. Corydalis has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) since at least the eighth century A.D., when it was noted in Ch'en Can-Zi's Materia Medica and recommended for invigorating the blood and alle |
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Green Coffee Bean 50% Powder 1/4 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. Green Coffee Bean - 50% Chlorogenic Acids -- 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: Caffea, Caffe, Java, Coffee Bean Green Coffee Bean delivers all the wonderful things that you suspected when you drank that cup of coffee! For that extra boost in energy, that sharper edge, that clearer mind, Green Coffee Bean is the herbal supplement for you. It is also thought to ease migraine headaches and boost headache medication efficacy. Green Coffee Bean is a powerful cardiac and respiratory stimulant that increases heartbeat and blood flow and acts as a bronchodilator to improve breathing. New research shows promising benefits in the area of diabetes, high blood pressure control and antioxidant activity. History: More than a thousand years ago, nomadic mountain warriors of the Galla tribe in Ethiopia mixed deep red berries with animal fat as a food that provided them with strength, endurance and an ''extra something'' that helped them endure long battles. That ''something'' turned out to be the caffeine in the Green Coffee Bean. There are about twenty-five species cultivated throughout the world, and different types of Coffee are preferred in different countries. For example, Coffea arabica (which is preferred in the Americas) is produced mostly in South and Central America, and Coffea canefora [robusta] is grown mainly in African countries, while Caffea liberica is grown (and preferred) in Malaysia and Guyana. Growing in the wild, a Coffee plant may reach thirty feet in height, but under cultivation the heights vary from only about six to fifteen feet, which makes flowering and harvesting easier - and more economical. Coffee is the second most valuable commodity in international trade, ranking second only to petroleum in terms of dollars traded, and it is the world's most popular beverage. The leaves of the plant are generally dark green and ovate in shape, and the plant bears clusters of white, jasmine-scented flowers, which develop into red, cherry-like berries. This ''fruit'' is coated with a thin film (epicarp or esocarpo) containing a sugary mucilaginous flesh (mesocarp) enclosing seeds in the form of two coupled beans. After peeling off a parchment |
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Meadowsweet Herb Powder 1/4 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. Meadowsweet - Botanical Powder -- 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: Pride of the Meadow, Spiraea, Bridewort, Lady of the Meadow, Meadsweet, Dolloff, Queen of the Meadow* ''the smell thereof makes the heart merry and joyful and delighteth the senses,'' John Gerard, Apothecary and Surgeon, Herball or Generall Historie of Plantes, 1597 *Note: Meadowsweet (Filipendula ulmaria) is also called ''Queen of the Meadow'' and should not be confused with Boneset (Eupatorium purfoliatum) or Gravel Root (Eupatorium purpureum), two entirely different herbs that are frequently also called Queen of the Meadow, but have entirely different properties and applications. Suffering from headache, fever, arthritic and joint pain? Rather than reach for aspirin, why not try Meadowsweet instead? It is the natural version of aspirin without the digestive upsets that may accompany the synthetic product. It is even said to soothe digestive upsets, as well as the pains and aches of inflammatory ailments. History: Meadowsweet is a stout perennial wildflower that thrives in the rich, wet soils of marshes, bogs, ditches, damp meadows and moist woods in sun or partial shade. The plant, with its fernlike foliage, pinnate leaves and fragrant, cream-white flower clusters, dislikes acid soil and grows up to six feet in height with a creeping, underground root. Meadowsweet was introduced to North America from Europe and now grows wild throughout eastern Canada and the United States. Meadowsweet's name is derived from its older name, Meadsweet, which, like Meadwort (its oldest English name from Anglo-Saxon times), refers to the plant's use as a flavoring for mead, a honeyed liquor. Its botanical specific, ulmaria, is derived from the Latin, ulmus, meaning ''elm,'' referring to the resemblance of Meadowsweet's leaves to those of the elm tree. Meadowsweet was one of the three most sacred herbs of the Druids, the others being water mint and vervain; and in medieval Europe, the fragrant plant was considered an important strewing herb. The sweet fragrance of the plant made it a favorit |
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Morinda Fruit Powder (Morinda citrifolia; Noni; Hai Ba Ji) 1 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. Noni Fruit - Botanical Powder - 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: Morinda, Indian Mulberry, Awl Tree, Painkiller Tree, Nonu, Polynesian Bush Fruit, Nonu, Cheesefruit, Lada, Nono, Och Plant, Hog Apple, Caribe, Mora de la India, Wild Pine, Menkoedoe, Mengkudu Rich in vitamin C, Noni Fruit was used for thousands of years in the South Pacific as a tonic that boosts the immune system and supports the entire body by flushing toxins from the kidneys. Now, although debate continues, many people claim that it helps a wide range of symptoms, including poor digestion, high blood pressure, gout and respiratory problems. History: In ancient times, it is said that the inhabitants of what is now Tahiti traveled in outriggers for vast distances, carrying sacred plants from which to form their newfound paradise. One of these plants was the Noni, which they treasured as a gift from the gods, and from which they benefited, using all parts of the plant (fruit, leaves and seeds). It became a pillar of the Tahitian culture that was used to sustain life and restore lost balance. The earliest reference to Noni's use as a medicine date back several thousand years to India's Sanskrit writings when it was included in Ayurvedic medicine. Noni Fruit was first mentioned in Chinese medical literature during the Han Dynasty (206 B.C.- A.D. 23) as a tonic and warming herb that acts mainly on kidney energy. The roots (ba ji ), in combinations, were used to reduce toxicity and have an astringent property, and the fruits were eaten and used in curry. Noni is a fleshy, yellowish-white fruit and comes from an evergreen shrub or bush that may grow to heights of fifteen to twenty feet. There are two species: The South Pacific citrifolia is native to Malaysia, Australia and Polynesia, and officinalis (called Ba Ji Tian, and commonly used in Chinese medicine) is native to India and China and grows in the Philippines and throughout Southeast Asia. The Noni tree bears fruit all year round, and in its raw form, the fruit smells and tastes foul. It thrives in mineral-rich volcanic ash, most notably the Hawaiian Islands and Tahiti. Noni Fruit is a rich source of vitamin C and also in |
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Plantain Leaf (Plantago major) 4:1 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. Plantain - Botanical Extract 4:1 -- 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: Greater Plantain, Common Plantain, Ripple Grass, Cuckoo's Head, Rat-tail Plantain, Englishman's Foot, White Man's Foot, Ribwort, Waybread, Waybroad, Snake Weed, Broad-leaved Plantain, Dooryard Plantain Common Plantain, like all members of the plantago family, contains a high amount of mucilage, which soothes and cools mucous membranes, while at the same time its astringency helps to relieve diarrhea, excess menstrual flow, hemorrhoids and incontinence in children and adults. It is also used to soothe the lungs while effectively loosening and expelling phlegm and congestion. Plantain also helps to control vaginal and other types of infection, remove obstructions from the liver, kidney and bladder, and possibly help in managing weight control. ''...wherever the English have taken possession of the soil, the Plantain springs up.'' from Longfellow's ''Hiawatha'' History: Plantain is an annual or perennial plant that is native to Eurasia and introduced to the New World by early settlers. The plant has been naturalized throughout temperate North America and may be found wild in fields, roadsides, lawns and waste places, thriving in well-drained soil in full sun and grows from one to two feet in height. Plantain produces a radial rosette of broad, oval leaves and a few densely flowered spikes of greenish-white to greenish-brown flowers that bloom from April to October. It is frequently called a common weed that will take over a lawn, destroying and replacing the grass that originally occupied the site, but it has been greatly valued since antiquity for it medicinal qualities. It grows better than most other plants in compacted soils, and is wind-pollinated and propagates primarily by seeds, which are held on the long, narrow spikes that rise above the foliage. The standard native English name is Greater Plantain, though it is also called Common Plantain in some areas where it is introduced, particularly North America. It was one of the nine sacred herbs mentioned in the Lacnunga, the most ancient source of Anglo-Saxon medicine, where it was called ''The Mother of He |
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Cowslip (Primula) Powder 1 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. Primula - Botanical Powder -- 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: Cowslip, Paigle, Fairy Cup, Butter Rose, English Cowslip, Key of St. Peter, Key of Heaven, Arthritica, Crewel, Buckles, Primrose Primula is a soothing and very versatile herb that calms the nerves, eases headaches and acts as a mild sedative and tranquilizer. It is also thought to relieve lung congestion and ease bronchitis; and as an anti-inflammatory, Primula is also believed to relieve the discomforts of gout, arthritis and rheumatic conditions. And to think, this pretty flower was almost picked to extinction! History: Primula is a hardy, herbaceous and low-growing perennial that is native to Europe, but many other species are common in continental Europe, Great Britain and Asia in north temperate zones. The beautiful, soft yellow flowers are popularly cultivated in gardens, with some varieties growing wild; and at one time, they were so popular that they were almost picked to extinction. The plant favors moist, limy soil in sun or partial shade, and the most common varieties grow from three to nine inches in height. Primula has a long history as a medicinal herb. The first-century Roman scholar, Pliny, recommended it for paralysis, gout and rheumatism, and Primula was once even known by the names Herba paralysis, Radix arthritica and Palsywort, because of its widespread use for those conditions. In medieval times, Primula was used to treat conditions involving spasms, cramps, paralysis and rheumatic pain, and in 1653, the great English herbalist, Nicholas Culpeper, recommended it for those very same conditions, also calling it ''as fine a salve to heal wound[s] as any I know.'' He also prescribed the flowers for ''all infirmities of the head,'' and the leaves as a beauty treatment, suggesting that they were excellent for ''spots and wrinkles of the skin, sun burning and freckles.'' The flowers were made into a wine, which was taken as a sedative and nervine, and it is interesting to note that Primula is still used today for most of these same medicinal applications. Today, in Europe, Primula (sometimes called the Primrose, but should not be confused with Evening Primr |
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