Immune Boosting Herbs

Ashwagandha 
Withania somnifera

Ashwagandha is the tonic for the 21st centuary lifestyle, it is said to bring "the strength of a stallion". It is known as Indian Ginseng. It is used extensively in Ayurvedic medicine.

Ashwagandha is rejuvenating and strengthening to the nervous system, and it works as a mild depressant to the over agitated nerves whilst nourishing and protecting. So it is excellent for stress induced disorders such as Insomnia, Anxiety, Neurosis. And an excellent immune boosting system herb or immune herbs

Ashwagandha is an adaptogen, so it helps the body and mind adapt to stress that cannot be avoided, whilst strengthening and calming the mind and body.

Acai 100% freeze dried organic berries.
Euterpe oleracea

This Organic Acai berry powder is freeze dried by not using a heat or chemical treatment, bringing the product to you with maximum nutritional content intact.

Acai is a beautiful rich royal purple coloured berry from the Brazilian Rain Forest in South America.

Black Pepper
Piper nigrum

In Western medicine Black pepper is known for its active constituent piperine. This phyto-chemical is known to calm the nervous system, reduce fevers, relieve pain, and also have an anti-inflammatory effect. It is also an anti-fungal and anti-oxidant. Black pepper is also known to be stimulating to the circulatory system.

It is very good for warming the body, it is a digestive and stimulating to the intestinal tract.

Barleygrass
Hordeum vulgare L

The young leaves of the Barletgrass plant have a tremendous ability to absorb nutrients from the soil, and are harvested at 12 -14 inches high.
Barley grass is known to contain vitamins, minerals, anti-oxidants, chlorophyll, live enzymes and amino acids. It is thought to include a balanced ratio of protein, fat, and carbohydrate necessary for a balanced diet. Barleygrass is easily assimilated throughout the digestive tract providing the body with optimum nutrition.

Bee Pollen

Bee pollen is one of nature's superfoods, rich in vitamins, minerals, enzymes, amino acids and anti-oxidants. It is thought to be an immune system builder and it enhances vitality.

Bee pollen is known to help counteract the action of toxins and bring relief to sufferers of allergies, including hay fever, as it reduces the histamine levels in the body. It is also known to alleviate nausea, sleep disorders, stress and anxiety by bringing the body into nutritional balance and well being.

It's thought to be a great brain booster, lifting brain fatigue, improving alertness and helping concentration levels when taken over an extended period of time. It is also known to bring increased levels of energy and vitality, helping with athletic endurance, stamina, recovery and speed.

Breathe Easy Tea
Loose Herbal Tea

Made with herbs known for relaxing and expanding your breathing capacity, and relieving congestion. The zingy tastes of Ginger and Cloves marry with the cool and soothing Peppermint Thyme and Sage.

Camu Camu
Myrciaria Dubia

Camu Camu from Peru is made from berries from the Peruvian Rainforest, wild crafted and then prepared into powder, this ensures the phyto-nutrient content is left intact. Camu Camu is a pink powder and thought to be one of the richest natural sources of Vit C on the planet, it is an anti-oxidant, with a high source of minerals and vitamins, such as: Iron, Niacin, Phosphorous, Potassium, Riboflavin, Beta-carotene, Amino acids. 

Cayenne Pepper
Capsicum Frutescens

Cayenne pepper is one of the oldest cultivated foods and appears to have been used for its culinary and medicinal properties for nearly 10,000 years. 

Capsicum have a hot fiery flavour, stimulating the digestive system from the salivary glands to the colon. The active ingredients travel via the circulatory system to the far corners of the body. Taking capsicum even effects the brain, releasing endorphins, which can relieve pain and engender feelings of pleasure in the body. It is also known for its analgesic / pain killing properties.

Dandelion
Taraxacum officinale

Dandelion is known primarily for its action on the kidneys and liver, it is a herbal tonic for both. Dandelion is thought to flush out the renal system (kidneys and bladder), assisting with the release of water retention and toxicity. It also stimulates the flow of bile in the liver, which assists with the breaking down of fats and the removal of toxins. As a liver tonic, it also relieves the congestion of the liver and gall bladder.

Dulse Seaweed
Palmaria palmata

Dulse is a sea vegetable and has been harvested as a medicine and food for thousands of years.
It is harvested and generally dried, then it is eaten or powdered into ground Dulse or Dulse flakes.
Dulse seaweed is an excellent source of iron, potassium and fluoride but relatively low in sodium. It contains all the trace minerals from sea elements which are needed by humans. 
Dulse seaweed also contains calcium and magnesium and is a natural source of iodine which is thought to be essential for thyroid health and hormone secretion. It contains vitamins C, E and A and is high in vitamins B6 and B12, dietary fibre and protein.

Echinacea 
Echinacea purpurea

Echinacea is widely respected as "THE remedy for colds and flu." It is a major immune booster that helps the body combat all types of infection. Its anti-bacterial character means it is effective against bacteria and viral attacks. It is a botanical anti- biotic and immune system stimulant, and is recommended as a daily tonic, especially during winter.

Eucalyptus
Eucalyptus Smithii

Eucalyptus is a refreshing and uplifting botanical, and has many uses. It is traditionally used as a respiratory healer, and it has a penetrating, invigorating, clean aroma. Its menthol-like uplifting top note aroma helps the user breathe easy again.  

Ginger
Zingiber officinale

Ginger is known as a herbal remedy for digestive disorders. It is known to settle the digestive system and promote gastric secretion of bile, it stimulates the gastro-intestinal tract and aids digestion. It is also used in the case of fever, as it promotes perspiration, it also soothes a sore throat so can be a helpful remedy in colds and flu. Applied externally Ginger can treat sore overworked muscles, cramp and poor circulation. And Ginger is an excellent remedy for morning sickness and travel sickness.

Goji Wolf Berries
Lycium barbarum

Goji berries / Wolf berries are known as the ultimate tonic for longevity, within the Chinese medicine tradition. They are thought to nourish Yin energy in the body, having a cooling and nourishing effect on the whole system. They are the perfect daily tonic for modern living, which is said to create too much heat, fire and Yang energy in the body. Goji berries have been used in traditional Mongolian, Tibetan and Chinese medicine for 1000s of years.

Gotu kola
Hydrocotyle asiatica

Gota kola has been referred to as "food for the brain" so it is used as a brain tonic, known to aid intelligence and memory. It is thought to combat stress, by rebuilding energy reserves and increasing mental and physical power. It is known as a nerve tonic, a promoter of memory and a blood purifier. As a nervine it is recomended for nervous disorders, including senility, premature aging, and epilepsy. It strengthens the adrenal glands and energises the central nervous system.

Get Well Stay Well
Loose Herbal Tea

An immune boosting synergy of delicious herbs and spices, blended to alleviate the discomfort of coughs, colds and flu. Sharp, Gingery, uplifting and spicy, with a power packed back up team of the woody Echinacea and Pau D'arco.This tea is a great companion when feeling a bit run down.

Golden Seal
Hydrastis canadensis

Golden Seal is anti-microbial, anti-biotic, anti-inflammatory and astringent. So it is known to help fight bacterial infections, and fungal disorders. It is known as a remedy for eczema, ringworm, pruritis, earache and conjunctivitis. It may be used as a mouthwash for gum disease and mouth ulcers, as a douche for vaginal problems, such as thrush, and as eardrops for middle-ear inflammation and congestion.

Ginkgo Biloba
Ginkgo Biloba

Ginkgo is one of the most popular herbs in use today, originating in Asia. It is the oldest surviving tree on earth and it has been used traditionally to improve concentration and memory. It is also known to stimulate circulation and thin the blood. It should not be taken along side blood thinning medicine.

Kelp Seaweed
Laminara digitata

Kelp Seaweed is an excellent source of iron, potassium and fluoride but relatively low in sodium. It contains all the trace minerals from sea elements which are needed by humans. Kelp Seaweed contains calcium and magnesium and is a natural source of iodine which is essential for thyroid health and hormone secretion. It contains vitamins C, E and A and is high in vitamins B6 and B12, dietary fibre and protein.

Latino Spice Tea
Loose Herbal Tea

A wonderful warming unique blend of seven specially selected herbs and spices. An energising tea, with Chocolate and Liquorice high lights, and the subtle warming undertones of the South American Catuaba.

Lavender
Lavendula officinalis

Lavender flowers can be used in many ways, they can be sewed into a sachet to perfume a space, or used as a pot pourri. When made into a tea infusion use: 1 heaped teaspoon of dried Lavender flowers to 1 cup of boiling water. Steep for 15 - 20 minutes. Drink this tea 3 times per day for medicinal effects.

Lemon Verbena
Lippia citriodora

Lemon verbena is a lovely aromatic plant that is indiginous to South America, it was brought over to Europe by the Spaniards. It has been used traditionally as a culinary herb, a tea, a perfume and for its medicinal properties.

Maca
Lepidium Mayenii

Maca is a popular integral part of the Peruvian way of life, it is a root vegetable that looks a bit like a turnip and it is put into soups, cakes, breads and drinks in Peru. It is grown high in the Andes at 14,000 ft in very rich soils, so its mineral content is especially high.

Mistletoe
Viscum alba loranthaceae

In Norse mythology it was the God of peace Balder, that inspired Mistletoe to become the kissing plant. When struck by an arrow, his life was restored so his parents gave Mistletoe to the Norse Goddess of love and she dedicated it to its widely used modern purpose.

Milk Thistle
Silybum marianum

Milk Thistle herb has a traditional and modern use as a liver tonic.

It is believed to encourage the secretion and flow of bile and is therefore associated withthe liver, the kidneys and the gall bladder.

Rosemary
Rosmarinus officinalis

Known to be good for stimulating circulation and strengthening fragile blood vessels, it is indicated to be of use when recovering from flu or pneumonia, particually in the elderly, is also a tonic for the nervous system.

Siberian Ginseng
Eleutherococcus snticosus

Siberian ginseng is not actually ginseng but it is so called because it works in such a similar way. Siberian Ginseng / Eleutherococcus is an adaptogen, and it encourages the adrenal glands to secrete STRESS FIGHTING HORMONES.

Spirulina
Arthrospira platensis, and Arthrospira maxima

Spirulina is a blue-green algae and it contains a wide range of valuable nutrients. Firstly it contains 65% easily digested PROTEIN, and 18 amino acids. It is a unique vegetarian complete source of protein and much of its protein has been pre-digested by the algae itself and these enzymes go on to assist in the human digestive and absorption process. This protein source is superior because it also has lower fat, lower cholesterol and no artificial growth booster chemicals like meat and dairy protein.

Spirulina is the secret to success for vegetarian body-building.

Throat Ease Tea
Loose Herbal Tea

A full bodied herbal blend of expectorant plant medicines to coat, soothe and doctor a sore throat. A spicy kick gives this master healer liquorice throat tea its warming taste, backed up by the cooling herby tastes of Sage and Thyme. A proper first aider.

Tea Tree Essential Oil
Melaleuca Alternifolia

Tea Tree essential oil is a powerful, anti-septic and medicinal botanical that has many uses. It is traditionally used in first aid and it is an indispensible master healer. It has a woody, fresh and pungent top note aroma.

Wheatgrass
Triticum aestivum

Wheat grass is quite possibly the closest thing to the fountain of youth and healing man has ever benefited from. It's nutritional profile is literally stunning. It's good for boosting energy and vitality levels, combating fatigue, detoxification, eliminating unhealthy bacteria, balancing gut and bowel health, balancing ph levels in blood, treating immune system deficiencies, improving clarity of thought Stabilising weight, metabolism and cravings, aiding cell regeneration.

Wakame
Undaria pinnatifida

Wakame has healthy levels of; Vitamin A, C, E and K. It also has good levels of Niacin, Pantothenic Acid and Phosphorus, and excellent levels of Riboflavin, Folate, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Copper and Manganese. As you can see its rich in everything which your brain wants, thus making it a fantastic brain booster.