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Historically, this herb was first used by the Native American tribes for infections and wounds.
Echinacea was later adopted for use by a group .
Today Echinacea is still used to help relieve symptoms of cold & flu.
originaldate 1/1/0001 6:00:00 AM width 1600 height 1200 Ginkgo biloba Ginkgo biloba is one of the world’s oldest living trees. It’s been around for more than 200 million years, earning itself the nickname ‘the living fossil’. Ginkgo is native to China, where it survived the last ice age, and has been used traditionally for respiratory complaints and memory. Its medicinal use in China dates back to 2800 B.C.
Today it is used to help support memory & circulation. originaldate 1/1/0001 6:00:00 AM width 507 height 338 Korean ginseng Korean ginseng – has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for more than 2,000 years for its wide-ranging tonic and adaptogenic properties.
Korean ginseng is a popular herb to support stamina & endurance and helps to keep you going for longer when your body is under physical and mental stress. originaldate 1/1/0001 6:00:00 AM width 2126 height 1412 Rhodiola Rhodiola has been traditionally used in Eastern Europe & Scandinavia to help support physical and mental performance.- it's even been reported that it was used by the Vikings to boost their strength.
Today rhodiola is used as an adaptogen to help the body and mind cope with stress.
originaldate 1/1/0001 6:00:00 AM width 518 height 337 Passionflower Passionflower has been traditionally used by native South Americans as a mild sedative. Named by Spanish explorers (who brought passionflower to Peru in 1569) for the symbolic connections between its appearance and that of "Christ's Passion," – the crown of thorns.
Today passionflower is used help to relieve nervous tension and insomnia caused by a “chatty” mind.
originaldate 1/1/0001 6:00:00 AM width 507 height 338 Brahmi Brahmi has traditionally been used in Ayurvedic medicine and is mentioned in Indian texts as early as the 6th century.
Brahmi may help to support memory and mental capacity. originaldate 1/1/0001 6:00:00 AM height 425 width 600 orientation 1 camerasoftware Adobe Photoshop CS6 Schisandra Traditionally used in Ayurvedic, Traditional Chinese medicine and Russia, schisandra helps support the body's ability to
cope with stress.
Also known as Chinese magnolia vine, the fruit of schisandra may support and protect the liver and is believed to be of use in the treatment of coughs and wheezing.
originaldate 1/1/0001 6:00:00 AM width 507 height 337 Pelargonium Pelargonium is a traditional herbal medicine originating from South Africa where Zulu healers for fever and cough-related illness.
Today pelargonium is used to help with respiratory tract infections such as acute sinusitis and bronchitis. originaldate 1/1/0001 6:00:00 AM height 425 width 600 orientation 1 camerasoftware Adobe Photoshop CS6 St Johns wort The use of St John’s wort dates back to ancient Greece where it is believed to have been used by Hippocrates and Dioscorides used it to reid the body of evil spirits!
Today it is used the worl over to help support a healthy mood and relieve mild anxiety and nervous restlessness.
It’s also used topically as an oil or in creams to help with wound healing
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