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  1. Rhubarb Root Herb
    The rhubarb root herb comes from the plant, Rheum palmatum L. of the plant family, Polygonaceae. Commonly known as Turkish rhubarb, this plant has been used in many early civilizations as a tonic to improve digestion and loss of appetite.
  2. Soluble Fiber
    Both insoluble and soluble fibers are undigested. This means that they are not absorbed into the bloodstream to become sources of nourishment for the body. Instead of being used as energy, these fibers are excreted from our bodies.
  3. NAC (N-acetylcysteine)
    NAC (N-acetylcysteine) is a form of amino acid cysteine. This substance is produced by the body. Its main function is to increase the production enzyme glutathione which is a powerful antioxidant.
  4. NADH
    NADH or Nicortinamide adenine dinucleotide is a coenzyme derived from vitamin B2 or niacin. It is found in all living cells. As a coenzyme, it helps enzymes do their functions.
  5. Naringin
    Naringin is a flavonoid compound that is found in grapefruit. The characteristic bitter flavor of grapefruit is cause by naringin.
  6. Nettle
    Nettle is used to relieve asthma. The juice of the roots or leaves mixed it with honey or sugar can relieve bronchial and asthmatic troubles. The dried leaves if burnt and inhaled will have the same effect.
  7. Niacin
    Niacin is a dietary supplement that also acts as antilipidemic or lipid-lowering agent. It is available in tablets or extended-release tablets.
  8. Noni
    Noni is originally a native to the Pacific Islands of Tahiti also known as French Polynesia. Noni or the herb known as morinda citrifolia is a tropical plant that grows wild in other parts such as Hawaii, New Zealand and Australia.
  9. Oak bark
    The oak bark contains the tannin which us the most important healing part of the tree. This substance has astringent and mildly antiseptic qualities.
  10. Oat straw
    Oat straw comes in various forms as used by traditional medicine, these include: liquid extracts, tinctures, powder and teas (which is the most popular) to treat ailments which includes arthritis and rheumatism.
  11. Omega-3 fatty acids
    Omega-3 fatty acids refer to a form of polyunsaturated fats which one of the four basic types of fat that the body can derive from food. The others are cholesterol, saturated fat, monounsaturated fat.
  12. Omega-6 fatty acids
    Omega-6 fatty acids belong to a group of polyunsaturated fatty acids that are good for the body. Omega-6 fatty acids are only one of the two types of essential fatty acids (EFAs) that are necessary for good health. The other one are Omega-3s.
  13. Oregano oil
    Oregano oil is found in the leaves and flowering tops of more than two dozen fragrant plant species. The herb oregano is widely known for its mild minty flavor.
  14. PABA
    PABA or para-aminobenzoic acid is a component of folic acid which is a member of the B family of vitamins. It is a necessary ingredient in breaking down and using proteins...
  15. Pantothenic acid
    Pantothenic acid is also known as vitamin B5. This nutrient is important for several bodily functions which start from growth to reproduction.
  16. Parsley
    Parsley is aromatic albeit mildly and has a sweet taste. It contains starch, mucilage, sugar, volatile oil and Apiin. Apiin is white, inodorous, tasteless and soluble in boiling water.
  17. Pau d'arco
    Pau d'arco or Taheebo is made out of the inner bark of a native evergreen tree of the Tabebuia species. Traditional healers used a healing brew to treat a number of illness ranging from fungal infections to the common cold.
  18. Peppermint
    Peppermint (Mentha piperata) is an herb which has a number of medicinal benefits. It is a hybrid of spearmint (M. spicata) and water mint (M. aquatica).
  19. Phosphatidylserine (PS)
    Phosphatidylserine (PS) is phospholipid or a type of fat that is found in every cell in the body. It is particularly found in the brain where it keeps the cell membranes fluid...
  20. Phosphorous
    Phosphorous offers vital contribution to bone health similar to that of calcium. It is one of the major minerals and the body produces it abundantly.
  21. Phyllanthus/Ayurvedic liver support combination
    Phyllanthus/Ayurvedic liver support combination comes from the flowering herb Phyllanthus amarusis which is found in India. Practitioners of the Ayurvedic medicine used this herb most of the time to treat liver problems.
  22. Phytosterols
    Phytosterols is a collective term that refers to plant sterols and plant stanols. Plant sterols are plant compounds that contain chemical structures akin to cholesterol.
  23. PMS Herbal combination
    PMS Herbal combination contains a number of herbs in one capsule. You can conveniently avail of the PMS herbs in one product and you do not need to take several products to get the same effect.
  24. Policosanol
    Policosanol is a unique and natural product that is derived from sugar cane wax and beeswax.
  25. Potassium
    Potassium is one of the most abundant mineral in the human body next only to calcium and phosphorous.
  26. Prickly pear
    Prickly pear is the symbol used in Rio Grande valley. Prickly pear comes from the genus Opuntia which features thorny pads, colorful large flowers and succulent fruits and with the unique image stamped on proudly on the Mexican flag.
  27. Psyllium
    Psyllium has long been used to ease up constipation and digestive system upset due to its richness in soluble fiber.
  28. Pumpkin (cucurbita) seeds
    Pumpkin (cucurbita) seeds have long been used for consumption. Their seeds are for healing purposes.
  29. Pygeum africanum
    Pygeum africanum is a tall evergreen tree. Traditional African medicine, make a tea from the evergreen tea (Pygeum africanum ) to control the urinary conditions in men.

 

 

 

 

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