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Ethnoscience Organic Maca 250gr / 8.8oz
$ 13.58
What are its benefits?
Maca is sometimes referred to as “Peruvian ginseng” and was highly revered by the Inca for its wonderfully rich nutritional properties. Maca is an adaptogen, known for its ability to increase energy, build physical strength, improve mood, reduce anxiety and heighten libido. It is rich in essential minerals, EFAs, amino acids and polysaccharides. Maca root contains over 55 naturally occurring, beneficial phyto-chemicals that work in tandem with the body’s natural rhythms. Maca root helps rebuild weak immune systems, re-mineralize poorly nourished bodies and increase energy and endurance.
What are the colour differences?
There are several ecospecies of maca available. Although they share a similar nutritional profile, studies have shown that varieties within the species have distinct potential benefits:
• Red Maca is known for its higher concentration of antioxidant properties and for better prostate health.
• Yellow Maca is known for its beneficial effects on female fertility and menopausal symptoms. Yellow maca root is the maca most used by Peruvians in daily life.
• Black Maca is known for its positive effects on memory, latent learning and spermatogenesis.
• Raw Maca: Make no mistake – all of our macas (not including Gelatinized and Premium) are raw. Our “Raw Maca” option is simply a blend of red, yellow, and black maca. This option is for those who wish for a less directed, wider spectrum of benefits. Approximate % breakdown is as follows: Yellow Maca root: 70%, Red Maca root: 20%, Black Maca root: 10%.
• Premium Maca is a blend of yellow, red, and black macas that has been purified and sterilized with Steam and Vacuum – a 100% natural method of removing pathogens and reducing germ charge in natural products. Used with our Premium Maca, this unique and efficient solution is able to provide us with the purest Maca product in the world. Each Maca colour has different properties.
• Gelatinized Maca is known to be highly digestible and more soluble than regular maca. Due to gelatinization, the long chains of starches are broken down, enhancing the concentration of the maca’s powerful main ingredients.
* Gelatinization is an extrusion process that ruptures the maca starch chains, to make it easier to assimilate. In other words, starches are broken down and made more readily absorbable in a gel form. It mixes easier into food and beverages, and many find it easier to digest. The thermal process involves a quick application of heat (seconds), and does not degrade any of the nutritional components of the raw maca powder. On the contrary, it concentrates them. It is important to note that gelatinization is achieved without altering any of the maca’s active ingredients.
Gelatinized maca may indeed be more concentrated but it must be understood that we are not talking about an increase in concentration to be equal to that of an extract. Some websites selling gelatinized maca are claiming that their product is actually up to 6 times more concentrated then regular maca. Unfortunately, this cannot be so. Such a value can only be obtained in extract ( spray dried ) or in freeze dried form and gelatinized maca is neither. The error made is in believing that the starch in gelatinized maca has been removed and hence it becomes more concentrated. Starches are broken down and made more readily absorbable in gel form but they are not removed. As such, a 6 times increase in concentration as some websites claim cannot be possible. Remember, gelatinized maca is a whole food with its starch chains ruptured to make it easier to assimilate…the starches are not removed.
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DHA, or Docosahexaenoic Acid, is an omega-3 fatty acid that is essential for the proper functioning of our brains as adults, and for the development the nervous system and visual abilities during the first six months of life.* This makes DHA supplementation important for pregnant and nursing women.*
Flora's DHA Flax Oil is a vegetarian source of unrefined DHA, blended with organic Flora Flax Oil to provide you with a DHA-rich oil from tank-grown algae, not fish. Because Flora DHA Flax Oil uses only cultivated algae instead of fish oil, it is naturally free of ocean-borne contaminants like PCBs, dioxins and mercury. As an added environmental benefit, cultivated algae are a completely renewable resource that does not have a detrimental impact on the depletion of fisheries anywhere in the world.
Flora’s DHA Oil is blended with Flora's Flax Oil, which is cold-pressed from certified organic flax seeds that have been carefully selected for flavor and maturity. The seeds are pressed in a state-of-the-art, low-heat, light-and oxygen-free environment and then bottled in environmentally friendly, light-resistant amber glass to ensure maximum nutritional value and freshness.* This gluten-free unrefined oil contains no GMO material and is processed without hexane extraction in a GMP, Kosher facility in order to control to purity.
USEFUL FOR:
The development and functioning of the adult brain and for the development of the brain, eyes and nervous systems of children.*
Satisfying the daily requirement for omega-3s.*
Supplying Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), Oleic Acid, Linoleic acid (LA), DHA, Gamma Linolenic Acid (GLA) and Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA).*
The body can convert DHA to EPA, an omega-3 fatty acid that is a precursor to the production of prostaglandins which help promote healthy levels of “good cholesterol” and support the optimal functioning of the arteries.*
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A healthy diet should consist of 25 to 38 grams of fibre each day. Unfortunately, most North Americans only get half of that recommended amount. Each tablespoon of Hi-Lignan Flax Meal provides an abundance of fibre and valuable phytonutrients called lignans.
Key Features
Key Benefits
Nutrition Facts |
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Per 1 tbsp (8 g) |
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Amount per serving |
%DV*
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Calories 35 |
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Fats 1 g |
2 %
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Saturates 0.1 g + Trans 0 g |
1 %
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Cholesterol 0 mg |
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Sodium 5 g |
1 %
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Carbohydrate 3 g |
1 %
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Fibre 3 g |
12 %
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Sugars 0 g | |
Protein 3 g | |
Vitamin A |
0 %
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Vitamin C |
0 %
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Calcium |
2 %
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Iron |
4 %
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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet |
INGREDIENTS:
Organic flax seed meal.
SUGGESTED USE:
Consume 1 tablespoon up to 3 times daily with a glass of water or juice. Drink plenty of water throughout the day.
Keep refrigerated after opening. Store in a cool, dry place. Freeze to prolong freshness. Keep out of reach of children.
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Holy Basil, which is also known as tulsi, is the most sacred herb in Indian culture. It has been used for thousands of years and has played a key role in the Ayurvedic healing tradition. It has been used both to aid digestion, and as a heart tonic. It is referred to as “Nature’s elixir of life.”
In Hinduism, Holy Basil is also considered to be a sacred herb. In fact, Tulsi is Sanskrit for "the incomparable one.” It is commonly found in many homes and temples and is traditionally used to open the heart and mind and to aid meditation.
Holy Basil is an adaptogen, meaning that it helps balance various processes within the body and helps it to cope with stress.
Traditionally used in Ayurveda as a heart tonic (hrdya) and to aid digestion
BENEFITSEACH VEGETARIAN CAPSULE CONTAINS:
MEDICINAL INGREDIENT:
Holy Basil leaf (Ocimum sanctum)
aqueous extract 10:1 . . . . . . . . . . . . 250 mg
Equivalent to 2500 mg of Holy Basil leaf
NON-MEDICINAL INGREDIENTS:
Microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium stearate (plant-source), hypromellose
RECOMMENDED DOSE:
Adults: Take 1 capsule daily or as directed by a health care practitioner.
Store in a cool, dry place. Keep out of reach of children.
CAUTIONS:
Do not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Consult a health care practitioner for use beyond 4 weeks.
Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you: 1) have diabetes 2) are taking anticoagulant/antiplatelet drugs or herbs, or supplements that affect platelet aggregation.
Discontinue use 2 weeks prior to elective surgical procedures.
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Oil pressed from flax is incredibly rich in both omega-3 and omega-6 essential fatty acids, if it is freshly pressed and unrefined. These two EFAs are important for supporting the immune system, good digestion, healthy brain function, soft and smooth skin and good circulation.*
Because of the this flax oil's superior nutritional make-up, we recommend it always be used unheated. Flora’s fresh-pressed flax oil is perishable and should be kept refrigerated at all times. The pressing and expiration dates are stamped on each bottle to ensure freshness. The shelf life is six months refrigerated, or one year frozen.
Flora Flax Oil contains: 57% polyunsaturated ALA, or Alpha-linolenic acid (omega-3), 21% monounsaturated Oleic acid (omega-9), 14% polyunsaturated Linoleic acid (omega-6).
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Flora Oils are truly cold-pressed, unrefined and unmodified. Most seeds used in our oils are grown organically by Canadian and U.S. farmers and are selected for their high quality and abundance of Essential Fatty Acids, EFAs.
EFAs such as omega-3s and omega-6s are needed by our bodies, but the body cannot make them on its own. They must be obtained from dietary sources. Using only the finest ingredients, Flora is proud to support your healthy lifestyle with a full line of Pure Premium Oils.
The quality of our oils is ensured by a third party certifying agency, Quality Assurance International (QAI). Unlike other commercially produced oils, Flora Oils are pressed in a light- and oxygen-free environment on highly sophisticated presses, where friction heat is kept well below 118°F (50°C) to produce truly cold-pressed oils that preserve the fragile EFAs.
These oils are then bottled in non-reactive dark brown glass bottles to prevent deterioration from light, and are stamped for freshness. As an additional protective measure, we use a nitrogen flush to ensure oxidation cannot occur, and that top quality is maintained.
Made with care and the utmost attention to detail, Flora Oils retain their authentic color, delicate flavor and primary nutritional characteristics. Providing valuable essential fatty acids from natural sources, these healthful, Pure Premium Oils complement a wide variety of nutritious meals.
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Sleep•Essence natural sleep aid eases restlessness and insomnia, allowing you to fall asleep more easily and stay asleep all night. This powerful combination of organic chamomile flower, lemon balm, linden flower, passionflower, skullcap, and lavender is designed to ease sleeplessness and insomnia. All of the herbs in this liquid tea blend were carefully selected for their calming, sleep-inducing properties. This delicious tasting, natural sleep aid promotes a restful sleep, allowing you to fall asleep more easily and stay asleep all night.
EACH TABLESPOON (15 ML) CONTAINS:
MEDICINAL INGREDIENTS:
Chamomile flower*
(Matricaria chamomilla) 1:149.7 . . . . . 100.2 mg
Lemon Balm aerial parts*
(Melissa officinalis) 1:149.7 . . . . . . . . . 100.2 mg
Lavender flower*
(Lavandula angustifolia) 1:199.2 . . . . . 75.3 mg
Linden flower *
(Tilia x europaea) 1:199.2 . . . . . . . . . . . 75.3 mg
Passionflower aerial parts*
(Passiflora incarnata) 1:199.2 . . . . . . . . . 75.3 mg
Skullcap aerial parts*
(Scutellaria lateriflora) 1:199.2 . . . . . . . . 75.3 mg
NON-MEDICINAL INGREDIENTS:
Filtered water, apple juice concentrate*, hibiscus extract*, natural passion fruit flavour.
*Organic.
RECOMMENDED ADULT DOSE:
Take 4 tablespoons (60 ml) daily, 15-30 minutes before bedtime or as directed by a health care practitioner.
Keep out of reach of children. Keep refrigerated at all times after opening and consume within 4 weeks.
CAUTIONS:
Consult a health care practitioner if sleeplessness persists continuously for more than 3 weeks (chronic insomnia).
Consult a health care practitioner if symptoms persist or worsen.
Consumption with alcohol, other medications or health products with sedative properties is not recommended.
Do not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Do not use if you are allergic to lavender or plants of the Asteraceae/Compositae/Daisy family.
Hypersensitivity/allergy is known to occur, in which case discontinue use.
Some people may experience drowsiness. Exercise caution if operating heavy machinery, driving a motor vehicle or involved in activities requiring mental alertness.
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Every cell, tissue, gland and organ is dependent upon the presence of Essential Fatty Acids or EFAs. Your body needs these foundational fats, but cannot make them on its own. They must be obtained through dietary sources. Unfortunately, the modern Western diet is often quite deficient in omega-3 EFAs.
EFAs manufacture and repair cell membranes, enabling the cells to properly assimilate nutrients from our foods and efficiently expel toxins and waste products. A deficiency, or even an imbalance, of EFAs can be linked to a decline in the optimal functioning of the body’s natural processes.
Udo’s Oil™ 3·6·9 Blend supplies omega-3 and omega-6 EFAs in a 2:1 ratio. It is a special formulation of natural, unrefined oils from fresh, certified organic flax, sunflower, sesame and evening primrose seeds as well as oils from coconut, rice and bran.
This formula is the result of many years of scientific study by world-renowned nutrition expert Udo Erasmus, author of the best-selling book, Fats That Heal Fats That Kill. Udo’s research over the years indicates that the best results come consistently from oils blended to be richer in omega-3 than omega-6, in a 2:1 ratio.* Udo’s oil contains the ideal ratio, while fish oils and pure flax oils do not.
Why you need a 2:1 ratio: The key to health from fats lies in ingesting the essential ones in the proper ratio.* This isn’t usually achieved because the average Western diet is much too high in omega-6 and dangerously low in omega-3.
Omega-3 ALA (alpha linolenic acid) and omega-6 LA (linoleic acid) are Essential Fatty Acids the body requires for maintaining good health.* Flax seed oil is the richest known source of omega-3 ALA, which helps promote healthy cholesterol and triglyceride levels.*(1)
Udo’s Oil™ 3-6-9 Blend is made with health in mind, unlike supermarket cooking oils, which are highly processed for long shelf life. All ingredients in Udo’s oils are grown and processed without chemicals. For optimum freshness, these products are sealed in non-reactive recyclable amber glass bottles to avoid damage from heat and light.
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RESEARCH FINDINGS:
Numerous scientific studies have shown that, as part of a healthy diet, EFAs help:
EFAs also contribute to skin health, helping dry, scaly skin become clearer, smoother and softer.*(7)
Because large amounts of EFAs are needed for normal development and function of the brain and nervous system, a deficiency of EFAs can lead to problems like mood swings, proneness to stress, and a decline in memory, learning skills and concentration.*(8)
Not Intended As Medical Advice.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
INGREDIENTS: Organic flax seed oil, organic sunflower seed oil, organic sesame seed oil, organic coconut oil, organic evening primrose seed oil, organic rice bran oil, organic soy lecithin, organic oat bran oil, mixed tocopherols (Non-GMO).
SUGGESTED USE:
The cloudy layer in the oil is unique to this blend. To obtain its benefits, shake bottle gently before each use.
Take 1 Tbsp. or more a day with meals (up to 1 Tbsp. per 50 lbs of body weight per day).
For best results, substitute other sources of dietary fat with Udo’s Oil.
FOR OPTIMUM FRESHNESS, keep refrigerated. Do not heat or use for frying. Once opened, use within 2 months. Udo’s Oil can be frozen to maintain freshness for longer periods.
Not Intended As Medical Advice.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Supplement Facts |
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Serving size 1 tbsp. (15 ml) |
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Amount Per Serving |
% Daily Value* |
Calories 120 Calories from Fat 120 |
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Total Fat 14 g |
22 % |
Saturated Fat 1.5 g |
8 % |
Polyunsaturated Fat 9 g |
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Monounsaturated Fat 3 g |
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Omega-3 ALA 6 g |
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Omega-6 LA 3 g |
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GLA 13 mg |
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Omega-9 OA 3 g |
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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 Calorie diet |
Flora Udo's Oil™ 3·6·9 Blend* capsules
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Udo’s Oil™ 3•6•9 Blend contains the ideal balance of Omega-3 and -6 essential fatty acids (2:1) for people who want one product that gives them all of the good fats they need, without any of the bad fats they should avoid.
Every cell, tissue, gland and organ is dependent upon the presence of essential fatty acids. They are the main structural component of cell membranes and are necessary for cell growth and division.
Udo's Oil is formulated by Udo Erasmus, PhD, an internationally acclaimed authority on the subject of essential fatty acids and author of the groundbreaking book Fats That Heal Fats That Kill.
Udo's oil blend is fresh-pressed in a state-of-the-art low heat, light and oxygen-free environment and packaged in an environmentally friendly glass bottle.
EACH SOFTGEL CAPSULE CONTAINS: MEDICINAL INGREDIENTS: Evening Primrose seed oil* NON-MEDICINAL INGREDIENTS: * Organic This product is non-GMO. RECOMMENDED DOSE: CAUTIONS: Available as:
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Flora Udo's Oil™ DHA 3·6·9 Blend
On sale $ 14.99 $ 13.49
Vegetarian-Sourced DHA Blended with Udo’s Oil™
Made with DHA sourced from unrefined algae, not fish,Udo’s Oil™ DHA 3•6•9 Blend offers you vitally important omega-3 fatty acids made from completely sustainable plant sources. A renewable resource, cultivated tank-grown algae has no detrimental impact on worldwide fisheries. We get our DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) the same way fish get theirs—directly from algae. Because it’s tank grown-algal sourced, this DHA product is free from ocean-borne contaminants.
DHA supports the proper functioning of our brains as adults, and supports the normal physical development of the brain, eyes and nerves, primarily in children under two years of age. One serving of Udo’s DHA Oil Blend provides 100 milligrams of DHA omega-3 fatty acids.
Udo’s Oil™ DHA 3•6•9 Blend combines DHA-rich algae with a special formulation of natural, unrefined oils from fresh organic flax, sunflower, sesame and evening primrose seeds as well as oils from coconut and rice bran. DHA is one of the most important long-chain fatty acids in the omega-3 family: the majority of the fatty acids found in the brain and in the retina are in the form of DHA. The body can convert DHA to EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid), an omega-3 fatty acid that is a precursor to the production of prostaglandins which help promote good health.
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INGREDIENTS: Organic flaxseed oil, organic sunflower seed oil, organic sesame seed oil, organic evening primrose seed oil1, algal oil (Schizochytrium sp.2),organic coconut oil, organic rice bran oil, organic soy lecithin, rosemary extract*, high oleic sunflower oil, tocopherols*, ascorbyl palmitate*, organic oat bran oil.
* as an antioxidant
Verified by QAI
1 provides 40 mg of GLA per tablespoon
2 provides 100 mg of DHA and 3 mg of EPA per tablespoon
SUGGESTED USE: Consume one tablespoon 1–3 times daily with meals. The cloudy layer and globules in the oil are unique to this blend. Shake bottle gentlybefore each use. To maximize stability, nutritional value and freshness, Flora developed its own state-of-the-art process to mechanically press seed oils in a low-heat, light-free and oxygen-free environment.This unique Flora blend also contains unrefined, algae oil extracted without hexane for its DHA and EPA content. For optimal freshness, KEEP REFRIGERATED. Do not heat or use for frying. Once opened, consume within 8 weeks. Can be frozen to prolong shelf life.
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Nutrition Facts |
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Serving size 1 tbsp. (15 ml)
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Amount |
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Calories 120 |
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% Daily Value* |
Fat 14 g |
22 % |
Saturated 2.5 g + Trans 0 g |
13 % |
Polyunsaturated 8 g |
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Omega-6 3 g |
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Omega 3 5 g |
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Monounsaturated 3 g |
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Cholesterol 0 mg |
0 % |
Sodium 0 mg |
0 % |
Potassium 0 mg |
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Carbohydrate 0 g |
0 % |
Fibre 0 g |
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Sugars 0 g |
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Protein 0.3 g |
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Vitamin A |
2 % |
Vitamin C |
0 % |
Calcium |
0 % |
Iron |
0 % |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 Calorie diet
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$ 7.25
RECOMMENDED USE: Adults:To prepare a cup of tea, infuse 1 tea bag in 150-250 ml of boiling water. Allow the herbs to steep for at least 10 minutes. Drink 2-3 cups of tea daily as needed.
Available as: • 20 tea bags per box
$ 7.25
· as a diuretic
· as a calmative to help relieve nervousness and restlessness
· to help relieve digestive disturbances including indigestion, bloating and flatulence
EACH TEA BAG (1.9 G) CONTAINS: MEDICINAL INGREDIENTS: |
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Stinging nettle aerial parts (Urtica dioica) | 570 mg |
Dandelion root (Taraxacum officinale) | 190 mg |
Bitter fennel seed (Foeniculum vulgare subsp. vulgare var. vulgare) |
190 mg |
Linden flower (Tilia cordata) | 190 mg |
Hops strobiles (Humulus lupulus) | 152 mg |
Calendula flower (Calendula officinalis) | 133 mg |
Yarrow aerial parts (Achillea millefolium) | 114 mg |
Uva-Ursi leaf (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi) | 95 mg |
Chamomile flower (Matricaria recutita) | 57 mg |
Common peony root (Paeonia officinalis) | 57 mg |
RECOMMENDED DOSE: Adults:
To prepare a cup of tea, infuse 1 tea bag in 150-250 ml of boiling water. Allow the herbs to steep for at least 10 minutes. Drink 1 cup of tea 2 times daily as needed.
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Also traditionally used in Herbal Medicine as a nervine to help relieve nervousness and restlessness.
EACH TEA BAG (1.9 G) CONTAINS: MEDICINAL INGREDIENTS: |
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Linden flower (Tilia cordata) | 513 mg |
Echinacea root (Echinacea angustifolia) | 342 mg |
Calendula flower (Calendula officinalis) | 190 mg |
Mullein leaf (Verbascum thapsus) | 190 mg |
Licorice root (Glycyrrhiza glabra) | 190 mg |
Common sage leaf (Salvia officinalis) | 190 mg |
Red clover flower (Trifolium pratense) | 95 mg |
Thyme leaf and flowering top (Thymus vulgaris) |
95 mg |
RECOMMENDED USE: Adults: To prepare a cup of tea, infuse 1 tea bag in 150-250 ml of boiling water. Allow the herbs to steep for at least 10 minutes.
Drink 1 cup of tea 3-4 times daily as needed.
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