the national bitter melon council

Bitter Melon is one of the powerful ingredients in Blood Sugar Combo (the other one is Huereqe Ibervillea Sonorae) but it is also a tasty, but bitter, food. Check out The National Bitter Melon Council to learn more.

ginkgo biloba

Ginkgo is one of the oldest living tree species and its leaves are among the most widely studied botanicals in use today. In Europe and the United States, ginkgo supplements are among the best-selling herbal medications and it constantly ranks as a top medicine prescribed in France and Germany. Ginkgo has been used in traditional medicine to treat circulatory disorders and enhance memory. Scientific studies throughout the years lend support to these traditional uses. Ginkgo leaves contains two types of chemicals (flavonoids and terpenoids) believed to have potent antioxidant properties. Antioxidants are substances that fight free radicals. Free radicals are believed to contribute to a number of health problems including heart disease and cancer as well as Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. Antioxidants such as those found in ginkgo can neutralize free radicals and can prevent some of the damage they cause.

The flavonoids found in Ginkgo are useful against some retinal problems (problems to the back part of the eye). Retinal damage has various potential causes, including diabetes and macular degeneration. Macular degeneration (often called age-related macular degeneration or ARMD) is a progressive, degenerative eye disease that normally affects older adults and is the number one cause of blindness in the United States. Studies suggest that gingko may help preserve vision in those with ARMD. The antioxidant in Ginkgo also protects cell membranes and venous integrity, improving their flexibility as well as resistance to free-radical damage. Ginkgo also benefits the eyes by allowing more blood and oxygen to be delivered to the head. Our Eye Combo contains Ginkgo Biloba together with Bilberry, Grape Seed Extract, Tomato and Lutein.

taraxacum officinale

Dandelion is a common weed that grows widely throughout the northern hemisphere in pastures, meadows and lawns. The name dandelion means lion’s tooth and the plant is named for the jagged edges of its leaves that resemble teeth. Even though dandelion is considered a weed, its roots and tops are extremely valuable for medicinal purposes. Dandelion root contains a large number of nutritive salts that make it useful as an herbal remedy for a variety of conditions. The medicinal use of dandelion root dates back to tenth century Arabia, where it was used to treat liver conditions.

Dandelion root stimulates bile secretion. The liver is the largest filter in the body. This self cleaning filter removes its debris by dumping it into the bile. The bile then flows into the intestinal tract and is eliminated in the stool. Therefore, the greater the bile flow, the greater the cleansing of the liver. The high choline content of the root is one ingredient which helps this tonifying effect. Dandelion root contains a bitter, milky juice that is thought to be capable of energizing the body. It also has properties that can detoxify the body and purify the blood. Dandelion root is one of the ingredients in our Liver Combo. The other ingredinets are Milk Thistle, Licorice, Nettle Leaf and Schisandra.

rosa canina

Rose hips provide new ways of tackling many inflammatory diseases such as arthritis. The red berries, one of the richest sources of vitamin C, have been used in cooking and medicine for hundreds of years, but more recently rose hip extract has been shown to reduce pain and improve movement in patients with osteoporosis (a form of arthritis).Experts now believe that rose hip also can combat rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn's disease and even heart disease. All are conditions in which inflammation plays an important role. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease and more serious than osteoarthritis, which is caused by wears and tears of the joints. Inflammation is now known to be a key element of the process that leads to hardening and narrowing of the arteries. Laboratory tests have shown that rose hip inhibits the migration of white blood cells to sites of tissue damage, which fuels inflammation. Antioxidants in the rosehip powder may also neutralise toxic substances released by the white blood cells. Rose hips is one of many powerful ingredients in our Joint and Bone Combo.

joint and bone combo

Arthritis is the inflammation of one or more joints. It is characterized by pain and stiffness, swelling, deformity, and/or diminished range of motion. Bone growths or spurs may develop in the affected joints, increasing pain and decreasing mobility. There may be audible cracking or grating noises when the joint moves. More than 55 million Americans suffer from different form of Arthritis like osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and related conditions like fibromyalgia, gout, lupus and scleroderma.

In Nepatica Joint and Bone Combo we have mixed together the most powerful ingredients to help and support our joints and bones. It is Glucosamine (300 mg), Yucca root (300 mg), Chondoiton Sulfate (200 mg), Rose hip (150 mg), Boswellia (100 mg), Horsetail (100 mg) and Flaxseed (80 mg)

allium sativum

Garlic is a member of the onion family and is nature's most multitalented medicinal plant. Garlic has been used all over the world for thousands of years for a variety of conditions. Modern scientists in various clinical trials have concluded that Garlic lowers cholesterol (while increasing the level of beneficial HDLs the so-called “good cholesterol”), lowers blood pressure, thins the blood (which reduces the, risk of heart attack and stroke) and fights bacteria like an antibiotic.

Garlic contains the amino acid allicin. This chemical element is the component that gives Garlic its strong odor and is responsible for the strong pharmacological properties of the plant. Garlic contains about 0.5% of a volatile oil that is composed of sulfur-containing compounds. Garlic's sulfur compounds, in addition to Selenium and Vitamins A and C containing compounds, make it a powerful antioxidant, protecting our cells from damage and disease from free radicals. We have used 100 mg of Garlic in our Cholesterol Combo and 100 mg of Garlic in our Blood Pressure Combo.

leonurus cardiaca

Motherwort is also known by the name Lion's Ear, Lion’s tail, Heartwort and Agripaume. Motherwort originally came from central Eurasia, but has now spread to all temperate areas of the world. The Latin name, cardiaca refers to the heart, and motherwort has traditionally been used to treat heart-related conditions.

The ancient Greeks and Romans used Motherwort to treat heart palpitations as well as depression, which they considered a problem of the heart. Motherwort contains lionurine and stachydrine, alkaloids that help lower blood pressure and also have a sedating effect on the central nervous system, which supports motherwort’s traditional use as a treatment for depression anxiety. The calming effects of Motherwort may benefit those experiencing anxiety as well as those having trouble sleeping. Motherwort is one of the ingredients in our natural Blood Pressure Combo.

crataegus oxyacanthas

Hawthorn berries have been used since the Middle Ages to support the heart and normalize cardiovascular functions. Hawthorn berries are one of the most important medicinal herbs used in the treatment of congestive heart failure and circulatory disorders and is considered by herbalists to be the world's best cardiac tonic.Hawthorn berries are rich in bioflavonoids, which relax and dilate the arteries. These compounds are powerful antioxidants that help increase the flow of blood and oxygen to the heart. This reduces the work required by the heart to circulate blood, and in-turn reduces blood pressure and stress to the heart muscle. The bioflavonoid substances give strength to the walls of blood vessels and improve blood flow to other parts of the body.

Components in Hawthorn berries have also been shown to lower cholesterol, and the amount of plaque in arteries. Hawthorn berries promotes healthy blood pressure and cholesterol levels by relaxing blood vessels, increasing metabolism in the heart muscle, and improving blood supply to the heart. Our Blood Pressure Combo contains 200 mg of Hawthorn berries.