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Uses, scientific studies and more for each ingredient used in our formulas,

A B C D E F G H I L M N O P R S T W Y
There are currently 6 Herbs in this directory beginning with the letter B.
B
Baking Soda
Sodium Bicarbonate

  • Gentle, nontoxic way to support natural blood alkalinity, which support a stronger immune system, less aches, less odor, clear skin, balance digestive secretions, and overall better health

  • Popular with athletes since it helps to neutralize the lactic acid that is created when working out and that causes soreness, allowing for longer workouts with less fatigue

  • Protects bone health by buffering excess acid in the body system, especially kidneys, instead of allowing the body to leech buffering minerals from the bones

Baobab
Adansonia digitata

  • A South African super-fruit, rich in vitamin C (7-10 times higher than oranges) and many other protective nutrients such as flavonoids, phytosterols, amino acids, fatty acids, vitamins and mineral

  • Antimicrobial, antiviral, anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory, used to treat diarrhea, malaria and microbial infections





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Bitter Orange
Citrus aurantium

  • Rich in antioxidants and bitter components, protects body from environmental and stress induced toxins

  • Help achieve healthy metabolism and weight management

  • Mood enhancer

  • Help balance blood sugar levels

  • Antimicrobial

  • Detox gastrointestinal tract, liver, spleen, pancreas and gall bladder





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Black Cohosh
Cimicifuga racemosa

  • 1995 study showed that, in combination with St. John's Wort, is 76% effective in treating hot flashes and other menopausal symptoms

  • Calms nervous system

  • Used by Native Americans for menstrual pain and hormonal balance

  • Anti-inflammatory, helps relieve rheumatic problems

Black Seed Oil
Nigella sativa

  • Historically-famed, highly nutritional medicine from the seed of the Cumin plant

  • Heals down to the DNA level - rich in Thymoquinone it destroys cancer cells and protects healthy cells, promoting new healthy cell growth and generation

  • Protects, strengthens and nourishes entire body and all body systems

  • Improves fertility, protects brain and liver, stimulates immune system, speeds healing

  • Anti-fungal, anti-parasitic, antiviral, antibacterial, effective even against drug resistant strains of bacteria

Bladderwrack
Fucus vesiculosus

  • A superfood rich in vitamins, minerals and a naturally occurring source of iodine, helping to maintain body weight within a normal range and supporting the endocrine system (the collection of glands that produce hormones that regulate metabolism, growth and development, tissue function, sexual function, reproduction, sleep, and mood, among other things)

  • Lowers risk of estrogen-dependent diseases such as endometriosis and ovarian, endometrial, and breast cancers

  • Lessens menstrual bleeding

  • Anti-fungal, antibacterial

  • Helps balance healthy lipid levels

  • Can be used to support skin health and function in anti-aging, for skin burns, radiation skin exposure, and fungal skin infection





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I believe that for every illness or ailment known to man, that God has a plant out here that will heal it. We just need to keep discovering the properties for natural healing.

Vannoy Gentles