Hops Humulus lupulus Famed for their bitter taste when used to make beer, hops are a strong sedative and a common ingredient in many over-the-counter sleep remedies. key information Safety ★ ★ ★ ✩ traditional uSe ★ ★ ★ ★ ✩ reSearch ★ ★ ★ ✩ beSt taken aS Tincture ✓✓✓ Tablet ✓✓ Capsule ✓…
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137 soy Glycine max most familiar as soy sauce or tofu, soy appears to confer significant health benefits if used regularly . As food, soy is rich in protein, lecithin, and essential fatty acids; as medicine, it contains isoflavones and other compounds, which have estrogenic and antioxidant activity…
Gymnema, Gurmar Gymnema sylvestris Long used in India to treat diabetes and poor sugar tolerance, gymnema stimulates insulin production and may help pancreatic function. key information Safety ★ ★ ★ ★ ✩ traditional uSe ★ ★ ★ ★ ✩ reSearch ★ ★ ★ ✩ beSt taken aS Tincture ✓✓✓ doSage D cau…
Reishi is a highly valued herbal remedy used to support overall body health.
Eyebright is a highly valued herbal remedy used to support overall body health.
Californian poppy Eschscholzia californica Although a close relative of the opium poppy , Californian poppy is safe and non-addictive, and makes a gentle and effective sedative for children. medicinal uses Part used Aerial parts Key actions Mild analgesic • Mild sedative • Relaxant sleep difficultie…
Californian poppy is a highly valued herbal remedy used to support overall body health.
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