Slippery Elm
Slippery elm is a soothing mucilage-rich demulcent and nutritive herb that coats and heals irritated mucous membranes throughout the gut, throat and urinary tract, gently regulates the bowels, draws out toxins and...
Herbal Glossary
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St. John's Wort
St John’s wort is a powerful antidepressant, antiviral and nerve-healing herb that calms anxiety and pain, supports mild–moderate depression and nerve injuries, and offers anti-inflammatory, cardio-tonic and wound-healing benefits but has many...
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Skullcap Baicalensis
Skullcap baicalensis is a potent anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and immune-modulating herb that clears “damp heat”, calms allergies and anxiety, protects nerves and cardiovascular system, and supports skin, joints, liver, gut and cancer care...
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Sage
Sage is a multifunctional antimicrobial, astringent and hormone-active herb that sharpens cognition, cools hot flushes and excess sweating, supports digestion and infections, modulates blood sugar and mood, and helps dry and tone...
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Sarsaparilla
Sarsaparilla is a hormone-balancing blood and immune tonic that supports skin, joints, infections, fluid balance and sexual function, with anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, anti-diabetic and potential anticancer actions.
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Saw Palmetto
Saw palmetto is a hormone-modulating urinary and reproductive tonic that supports benign prostate enlargement, urinary symptoms, low libido and androgen-driven hair loss while also aiding breast development, lactation, inflammation and pelvic congestion.
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Schisandra
Schisandra is a multi-faceted adaptogen and liver- and brain-protective tonic that enhances stress resilience, mood, cognition, sexual function and urinary control while supporting liver, heart and immune health and offering antioxidant, antidepressant...
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Shatavari
Shatavari is a deeply nourishing adaptogen and reproductive tonic that supports female hormones and fertility, soothes inflamed digestion, boosts immunity and antioxidants, eases stress and low mood, and aids urinary, prostate and...
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Shiitake
Shiitake is a versatile immune and cardiovascular tonic mushroom that helps modulate immunity and infections, supports liver function, lowers cholesterol and blood pressure, and offers anti-cancer, anti-thrombotic and anti-inflammatory benefits.
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Siberian Ginseng
Siberian ginseng is a stimulating adaptogen and anti-stress tonic that boosts stamina, mental and physical performance, immunity and resilience, supports circulation, blood sugar, bones and lipids, and helps recovery from exhaustion, infection...
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Skullcap
Skullcap is a cooling relaxing nervine and central nervous system vasodilator that eases anxiety, insomnia, headaches, spasms and withdrawal, while offering analgesic, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial support for stressed, over-wired systems.
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Squaw Vine
Squaw vine is a uterine-toning pelvic and nervous system tonic that supports late pregnancy preparation, painful or irregular periods, digestive and urinary issues, and offers antioxidant, neuroprotective and uterotonic benefits.
