Espinheira Santa Maytenus ilicifolia

Espinheira Santa has been used for nervous disorders and helps to soothe and heal stomach ulcers. It helps support the adrenal glands which may help to improve energy levels, immune response and digestion. It helps to neutralize acids throughout the body. It helps with kidney function, skin respiration, and nourishes stomach yin. South American Indians used the tree to "cure" arthritis and rheumatism.
 

FENNEL Foeniculum vulgare

Fennel helps to release gas from the stomach and bowels and relieve its associated pain and cramping. It helps to clear phlegm from the lungs. It can act as a stimulant and diuretic which calms the nerves, improves appetite and digestion, and acts as an antispasmodic. It is helpful for nursing mothers as it promotes lactation and calms colic.

Fennel helps regulate energy to the spleen, stomach, liver and kidneys and can be used topically for joint inflammation. The dried powder is said to keep fleas away from kennels and stables. Folk lore indicates it can be used as a poultice for cancerous wounds and indurations (hardening) of the mammary glands.
 

FENUGREEK  Trigonella foenumgraecum

Fenugreek is one of the world's oldest medicinal herbs. Fenugreek is grown on the eastern shores of the Mediterranean Sea, in India, Morocco, Egypt and England. The herb can grow to be about two feet tall. It blooms white flowers in the summer and has very aromatic seeds.

Fenugreek seeds are ground and roasted and used to flavor to curry. The seeds are also soaked and then powdered and used to make lip balm and tonic. The seeds can be used to make tea, which can reduce fever and menstrual pains, or they can be used in an ointment to treat skin infections. The seeds have also been used to increase libido in men and serve as an aphrodisiac. Fenugreek's leaves, which are high in iron, are used in salads. Taken internally, fenugreek is used to treat bronchitis, coughs, respiratory problems, sinus conditions and to increase milk supply.
 

FUCUS Fucus vesiculosus (or Bladderwrack)

Fucus is a seaweed called kelp and belongs to the genus called Wracks. Like most plants from the ocean, Fucus has high levels of iodine and other trace minerals.  These minerals help Fucus stimulate the metabolism. In fact, historically, 19th century doctors used this algae to treat goiters and obesity. More recently, scientists have shown Fucus to have anti-viral, anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.

One of the compounds in Fucus, fucoidan, helps prevent the growth of several bacteria and viruses. This compound is also antagonistic to herpes, the human cytomegalovirus and HIV. Fucoidan was also shown to bind with Candida and has a toxic effect to E coli and meningitis.

Fucus helps the body maintain a clean internal environment and stimulates the immune system.
 

GLYCYRRHIZA (LICORICE) Glycyrrhiza glabra

Licorice is very sweet and contains glycyrrhizic acid which is fifty times sweeter than sugar.  It helps support the adrenal glands and stimulate the excretion of hormones from the adrenal cortex.  It has also been shown to have estrogen activity in animal studies and may be used to stabilize the menstrual cycle when coming off of "the Pill."  It is excellent for the lungs and spleen.  It has been used for coughs, sore throat, asthma, stomach and duodenal ulcers, hepatitis, hysteria and food poisoning. It is also known to be a good antioxidant.
 

GRAVIOLA Annona Muricata

HORSETAIL Equisetum arvense

Horsetail roots have a great capacity to take up soil nutrients, and is a store house of minerals and vitamins. It is astringent, mildly diuretic and has anti-inflammatory properties.

Horsetail is one of the richest sources of silica and can be taken to enrich the blood, harden the fingernails and revitalize lifeless hair. Although Horsetail is often recognized for its silica content, it also possesses significant levels of other important minerals.
It can be used for urinary problems, kidney stones, healing wounds, prostate disorders, rheumatism and arthritis. Because silica helps to knit calcium in the bones it helps broken bones or sprained tendons.
 

IPORURU Aichornia castaneifolia

JATOBA Hymenaea courbaril

Jatoba helps to decongest the urinary tract and can be excellent for cystitis, and bladder and prostate infections.  It has been used as a system energizer, fortifier and decongestant. It has been used for treating respiratory problems.
 

JURUBEBA Solanum paniculatum

Jurubeba helps stimulate digestion and can act as an anti-inflammatory to the liver and spleen.  It is excellent for alcohol excesses and acts as a diuretic.  Jurubeba has been used to treat uterine tumors and is rich in alkaloids.
 

KIWICHA Amaranthus caudatus

Kiwicha is a variety of amaranth and is from the Peruvian Andes. It was a staple grain of the Incas, Aztecs, and other pre-Columbian peoples and was once almost as common as corn.
The kiwicha seeds are one of the most nutritious foods grown. Not only are they richer in protein than the major cereals, but the amino acid balance of their protein is close to the perfect balance for our diet than most grains.
 

LEMON BALM Melissa officinalis

Organically grown in the orient and a member of the mint family, lemon balm helps strengthen the mind and nervous system.  It acts as a tonic to the heart and digestive system and as an antispasmodic.  It helps support the female reproductive system and can ease tension and cramping during the menstrual cycle.  It helps with emotional upset and is an antidepressant. It also helps to clear mental obstruction and nourish heart yin.  It is a remedy for gas and colic, nervous tension and insomnia.  It can clear mucous from the lungs. Being a mild diaphoretic it can be used to induce sweating when taken hot.  Lemon balm has been used as a salve for herpes simplex in Europe.
 

LEMON GRASS Cymbopogon schoenanthus

Lemon grass is considered a diuretic, a tonic and a stimulant. It promotes good digestion and has been used for centuries in Indonesia and Malaysia by Ayurvedic herbalists.  Lemon grass is used in teas to combat depression, fight fevers and arthritis pain. It is also used for nervous and digestive disorders.  It works well to reduce flatulence and colic, and helps to relax the stomach and small intestine which can help with nausea.

Studies show that Lemon grass has anti-bacterial and antifungal properties.  The oil is used to cleanse oily skin, and in aromatherapy as a relaxant.