Plant Spotlight: Peppermint Essential Oil
The plant is primarily cultivated for its oil, which is extracted from the leaves of the flowering plant. The medicinal parts of peppermint are derived from the whole plant, and include a volatile oil, flavonoids, phenolic acids, and triterpenes.
Plant Spotlight: Hawthorn
Restores and stimulates the heart and arterial circulation; Regulates and balances the whole cardiovascular system.
Plant Spotlight: Wayfaring Tree
Many studies have shown a sound mechanistic basis for the wide medicinal use of Viburnum lantana buds, with the therapeutic potential for congestive respiratory ailments and COPD.
Plant Spotlight: Elecampane
Elecampane is native to Eurasia from Spain to Xinjiang province in western China, and naturalized in parts of North America.
Plant Spotlight: Heather
Heather supports with amyloidosis, hyaline and amyloid degenerative processes, relapsing and prolonged processes of suppuration.
Plant Spotlight: Primworth
Primworth is a plant that grows wild in Europe and North Africa. It is a drainage remedy of the skin, mucous membranes and kidneys. Also addresses chronic intestinal problems.
Plant Spotlight: Dandelion
Detoxifies the entire digestive system; Gentle diuretic; Supports liver health. A powerful diuretic.
Plant Spotlight: Milk Thistle
Milk thistle is a plant whose fruit and seeds have been used for over 2,000 years as a treatment for liver and biliary disorders. Diverse phytochemicals stimulate detoxification and regeneration.