Into the heart of herbs

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Sage - Herbal Reality

💚 Sage (Salvia officinalis) is a distinctive, aromatic plant of the mint family. It is used as both a culinary and medicinal herb for digestive problems, skin and mucosal health. It is also a herb that has been well-researched for improving cognition, mood and memory. 👉 Want to know more about Sage? Read about its traditional uses and actions, research, and practitioners' thoughts.

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Cichorium Intybus

Balancing Blood Sugar

Into the heart of chicory

💟 Chicory (Cichorium intybus) is an easily accessible bitter remedy for digestive problems. Its primary medicinal constituents are inulin, sesquiterpene lactones and pungent bitter principles. Its bitter principle and taste acts as a stimulant to the digestive system and the liver whilst also supporting digestive bacteria. 👉 Read more about chicory.

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Into the heart of fenugreek

💚 Fenugreek provides gentle support for the gut and digestive functions thanks to the large quantities of mucilage it contains. 💚 It is a great warming and nourishing tonic for a range of depleted conditions, and is a great addition to a convalescent regime when recovering from illness or chronic fatigue. 💚 Fenugreek also contains steroidal saponins which act as hormone modulators. It can be recommended for both women during menopause, and even men with androgen deficiency in later life.

Into the heart of Passionflower

💜 Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata) 💜 has been at the heart of a number of studies for the treatment of anxiety disorders. This gentle, delicate yet powerful medicine lends its support to the nervous system and as a specific nervine adaptogen. Find out more on our website.

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Into the heart of Gentian

💛💚 Gentian (Gentiana lutea) is one of the great bitters which like all bitters stimulates the appetite and digestive function. The compounds present in Gentian are some of the most bitter substances known which makes it a prime remedy for loss of appetite and for the treatment of dyspepsia.

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Asparagus

Fertility

Asparagus Racemosus

The Female Reproductive System

Female Reproductive System

Reproductive System

Leaf Flowers

Building

Into the heart of Shatavari

🤍 💛 Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus) can mean ‘one hundred roots’ (literally ‘one hundred below’) but is commonly referred to as ‘the woman who has a hundred husbands!’. As this name suggests, it is a renowned tonic for the female reproductive system. It is considered as a uterine tonic building fertility, regulating the menses and supporting lactation. 👉 Read more about this renowned tonic.

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Plants

South America

Into the heart of Maca

🤍 Maca (Lepidium meyenii) is an elevating and nutritive medicine and food, native to South America. It is a medicine that is used to enhance fertility and as an aphrodisiac. It also improves performance and supports through times of increased stress. Find out more about this nutrient-rich plant on herbalreality.com

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Into the heart of mint

❖ Mint (Mentha) - this herb is a gentle and palatable home remedy for all ages including children, especially for the treatment of colds and indigestion. It's also an easy one to grow in a window box or flower bed. ☞ Find out more about majestic mint.

Melissa Officinalis

Lemon Balm

Lemon

Into the heart of Lemon Balm

🌿 Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis) is a deliciously fragrant member of the mint family that provides relief from tension in the nervous and digestive systems. Lemon balm is also a wonderful herb for children.

Chamomile is probably the most widely used relaxing herb around the world. It is used to relieve stress and anxiety-based disorders for all ages, particularly as they may affect digestion, and to reduce many menstrual complaints. It is also used directly for problems of the mouth and gums, and in steam for the upper airways. Find out more about this gentle herb's uses and benefits. Chamomile Flowers, Flowers And Leaves, Steam, Around The World, Benefits, Home Decor Decals, The World

Into the heart of Chamomile

Chamomile is probably the most widely used relaxing herb around the world. It is used to relieve stress and anxiety-based disorders for all ages, particularly as they may affect digestion, and to reduce many menstrual complaints. It is also used directly for problems of the mouth and gums, and in steam for the upper airways. Find out more about this gentle herb's uses and benefits.