Associated Health Benefits (Ingredients):
Aniseed
- expectorant
- boosts the immune system
- digestive aid
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Apple Pieces
- rich in vitamins
- most valuable of the anti-scorbutic fruits for relieving scurvy
- neutralize the acid products of gout and indigestion
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Bean Peels
- improves blood circulation and water metabolism
- diuretic, removes toxins from the body, quells wind conditions
- used to treat rheumatism, kidney disease and kidney related conditions such as low backache, weak bones, and painful knees
- relieves spasms, cramps, inflammations and chronic cough
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Beetroot
- has long been considered beneficial to the blood, the heart, and the digestive system. It has been regarded as a laxative; a cure for bad breath, coughs and headaches; and even as an aphrodisiac. More recently, it has been advocated as a cancer preventative and as a means of bolstering the immune system
Birch Leaves
- effective remedy for cystitis and other infections of the urinary system
- helps remove excess water from the body
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Blackberry Leaves
- promoted for prevention and treatment of: Diabetes, Arthritis, Gout, Dermatitis
- promoted for complaints of the: Gastrointestinal, Kidney, Urinary
tracts
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Black Pepper
- improves Digestion and promotes Intestinal Health
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Calamus Root
Used for a number of medicinal reasons including:
- an analgesic for the relief of toothache or headache
- colic
- strengthens digestive system
- gout
- slow metabolism
- improves appetite
- frostbite
- acid in the stomach
- stomach pains
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Cardamom
- antispasmodic
- digestive aid diuretic
- helps with flatulence
- stimulate saliva
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Carrot Pieces
High beta-carotene content – lowers blood cholesterol and helps give protection against:
- coronary heart disease
- lung cancer
- food poisoning
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Chamomile
Helps ease discomfort from some of the following conditions:
- stomach
- cramps
- stomach ache
- flatulence
- fever
- menstrual disorders
- insomnia
- inflammation of the testicles
- toothache
- sweating, inflamed eyes
- conjunctivitis
- rheumatic pains tiredness of limbs
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Cinnamon
- effective detoxifier and cleanser
- anti-catarrhal and antiseptic properties
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Cloves
- anti-inflammatory
- anti-bacterial and antioxidant properties
- relief from respiratory ailments such as asthma and bronchitis
- relief from muscle pains from injuries or arthritis and rheumatism
- eliminates intestinal parasites, fungi and bacteria
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Cornflower Blossoms
- remedy for conjunctivitis, eye swelling, puffiness, and pain related to the eye area
- assists digestion
- improves resistance to infection
Cranberries
- helps restore urinary balance
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Fennel
prevents or relieves nausea resulting from:
- chemotherapy
- motion sickness
- pregnancy
- treat minor gastrointestinal problems such as gas or stomach cramps
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Field Ernygo
- diaphoretic, diuretic, stimulant, expectorant
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Ginger
- very soothing prevent or relieve nausea resulting from: Chemotherapy, Motion Sickness, Pregnancy
- treat minor gastrointestinal problems such as gas or stomach cramps
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Ginko Leaves
- promotes healthy circulation to the brain to ensure a healthy supply of oxygen and nutrients
- antioxidant properties that protect brain cells from the damaging effects of free radicals
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Ginseng Root
- strengthens the immune system
- purifies the blood
- stimulates digestion
- prevents cell damage
- increases stamina
- increases male libido
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Goosegrass
- used to treat painful urination, swollen lymph nodes (in throat), and psoriasis (a skin rash)
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Green Tea
- green tea is renowned for its antioxidant properties and helps rejuvenates a tired body
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Hawthorn Leaves
- antispasmodic, cardiac, sedative, vasodilator. Hawthorn normalizes blood pressure by regulating heart action; extended use will usually lower blood pressure. It is good for heart muscle weakened by age, for inflammation of the heart muscle (myocarditis), for arteriosclerosis, and for nervous heart problems
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Juniper Berries
- support healthy kidney and urinary tract function
- promote healthy blood pressure
- a diuretic
- eliminates excess water retention contributing to weight loss
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Ladys Mantel
- powerful styptic and astringent
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Lemongrass
- a diaphoretic used against:
- coughing
- cuts
- asthma
- bladder disorders
- headaches
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Lemon Peel
- heartburn
- varicose veins
- rheumatism
- gout
- swelling
- skin preparations for oily skin, swollen or infected skin, broken blood vessels, freckles, weak nails
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Liquorice Root
- mild laxative and it can be used to relieve heartburn and stomach cramps
- helps to ease coughs, bronchitis and other chest troubles
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Marigold Blossoms
- astringent for cuts, bruises, (external or internal) and heals tissue and scars
- anti-oxidant properties known to protect the eyes
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Mistletoe
- lowers blood pressure
- improve circulation
- relax tight muscles
- because of its calming effect, Mistletoe is used as a tranquilliser for various nervous conditions and for the treatment of mental and physical exhaustion
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Muira-Puama Wood Leaves
- traditionally used as an aphrodisiac and a sexual tonic that promotes virility
- also used to alleviate rheumatism, dysentery, paralysis
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Nettle Leaves
- mild diuretic
- used extensively to treat urinary tract conditions such as bladder infections
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Orange Peel
- carminative
- stimulant properties and good source of vitamin c
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Peppermint
- promotes good digestion
- useful for headaches and skin irritations
- may aid in the treatment of anxiety associated with depression
- relieves many symptoms of colds and flu
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Raspberry Leaves
- promoted to help relieve pregnancy-associated nausea and to ease delivery
- used to regulate menstrual periods
- an astringent on irritated skin
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Red Bush (Rooibos) Leaves
- high concentration of flavonoids, anti-oxidants, and minerals
- anti-viral, anti-spasmodic and anti-allergic properties
- contains healthy amounts of Iron, Magnesium, Potassium, Fluoride, Manganese, Zinc, Calcium, and vitamin c
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Red Pepper
- improves digestion and promotes intestinal health
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Roasted Chicory
- natural sedative
- treatment of gout
- treatment of dyspepsia
- treatment of jaundice
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Rose Blossoms
- cooling and astringent benefits
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Rose Hip Husk
- mild laxative
- high concentration of Vitamin C, E and K, and Beta Carotene
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Rose Hip Peels
- an astringent affecting primarily the kidneys, bladder and colon, controlling diarrhoea and reducing urine excretion and intestinal leakage. Helps to stabilize the kidneys
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Safflowers
- treats digestive problems
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St Johns Wort
- sedative and pain reducing effects
- used to treat anxiety and tension
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Vervain
- supports the nervous system
- helps stimulate bile secretion thus acting as a digestive tonic
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Whitethorn Berries
- helps to relieve chronic heart conditions
- treats anxiety
- treats insomnia
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White Tea
- extremely rich in antioxidant properties
- effective in boosting the immune function of skin cells and protecting them against the damaging effects of the sun
- extremely rich in antioxidant properties and contains Vitamin E
- five times as many antioxidant polyphenols as green tea
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Willow Herb
- treats insomnia and is added to baths to ease rheumatism
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Yerba Mate
- appetite suppressant
- increases metabolism
- thermogenic : induces body to burn calories
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