The translation of Ashwagandha is roughly, “the smell and strength of a horse”, alluding to its aphrodisiac properties. This plant is a Tonic and an Adaptogen. In the Middle East it is used to help promote sleep and encourage a healthy inflammatory response.

King’s American Dispensatory a classic source of Western botanical medicine written in 1898 by Harvey Wickes Felter, M.D. and John Uri Lloyd, Phr. M., Ph.D. has some interesting comments on the actions of the perennial seaweed, Bladderwrack. They mention it in regard to its function in helping to maintain body weight within a normal range and for its overall support to the endocrine system.

Indeed it has been used by herbalists to support a healthy functioning endocrine system and to support healthy functioning of the Thyroid gland in particular due to its rich organic Iodine content. More information is available about this and other Sea Vegetables by contacting Dr. Ryan Drum, AHG, Ph.D. He is one of the Worlds foremost authorities on Sea Vegetables and natural therapies involving their use.

The Coleus plant is native to areas in the lower elevations of India. This species is named after Swedish Naturalist Peter Forskal who is credited with its discovery. Coleusis a member of the Lamiaceae or Mint family and smells like camphor.

It is no wonder that this plant has been researched by the drug companies for its anti-inflammatory properties. It has been used for over 3,000 years in Ayurvedic Medicine. In ancient Sanskrit texts it is known as Makandi and was said to have been used for supporting healthy functioning heart and lungs, and a number of other functions in the body.

Primarily found in Europe and North America black Elderberries have long been used in traditional cultures to support immune function. Elder Berries have also been used as a food, source for making wine, and syrup. The bush has been referred to as “the medicine tree of the common people.” The flowers of Sambucus nigra and Sambucus Canadensis have been used to support a healthy immune response during times of fever and praised for their diaphoretic properties when steeped as a tea.
 

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