What is Valerian root? Valerian root has been the go-to remedy for centuries as a herbal-based sleeping aid. Valerian calms the nervous system and relaxes the mind, making it an ideal herb to induce sleep and hold on to it. Valerian root is a perennial plant that occurs in Europe and Asia. The plant grows … Meer lezen over Powerful plants – Valerian root
Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera or winter cherry, a plant from the Solanaceae family) is an important herb in ayurvedic medicine and has been used for thousands of years. Withanolides are the most important medicinal ingredients; ashwagandha contains the largest and most structurally diverse collection of withanolides from all plants. Ashwagandha is also called 'Indian' ginseng or … Meer lezen over Powerful plants -Ashwagandha
Milk thistle (Silybum marianum) is pre-eminently a liver or liver tonic. In Europe, milk thistle has been used for more than 2000 years in various diseases of liver and gall bladder and to protect the liver and gall bladder against toxins and other harmful influences. Less well known is that milk thistle supports glucose and … Meer lezen over Powerful plants – Milk Thistle
The evening primrose (Oenothera) is known for its beautiful, yellow flowers and has traditionally been found in North and South America, but is now found in many countries. Evening primrose oil is rich in gamma linolenic acid (GLA). GLA is an unsaturated omega-6 fatty acid, which hardly occurs in the diet and is formed in … Meer lezen over Powerful plants – The evening primrose
The Ginkgo biloba or Japanese walnut tree, originally from Central China, is the oldest living tree species on earth (about 300 million years). The (standardized) extract of the leaves of Ginkgo biloba has various health-promoting effects. Most extracts are standardized on 24% flavonglycosides and 6% terpene lactones. However, Ginkgo contains a broad spectrum of active … Meer lezen over Powerful plants – Ginko biloba
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