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The active component in Cayenne Pepper is a chemical called capsaicin, which is the “heat” in the pepper. It can reduce platelet thickness and help relieve pain. It also contains Vitamins C and E as well as carotenoids.
It is available in the form of powder, oil, ligaments, ointments as well as capsules. Among its many properties include diaphoretic, expectorant, analgesic, diuretic, anti-septic, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory.
It helps relieve poor circulation, high cholesterol levels, headaches, sore throat, heart disease, chronic pain and as an aid to digestion. These capsules are ingested and can help soothe the digestive tract as well as stimulate stomach secretions and the flow of saliva. This, in turn, may help relieve constipation.
It is known to benefit the circulatory system as well as lower cholesterol levels and blood pressure levels.
Capsaicin can reduce pain both topically and internally. A study done in England demonstrated that it may relieve depression, boost energy and relieve stress-related fatigue.
Chlorophyll, the green pigment in leaves, helps plants to convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis. Magnesium is at the center of the chlorophyll molecule and plays a role in the transportation of oxygen into the cells. Chlorophyll is found abundantly in alfalfa, wheat grass and algae. Vitabase Chlorophyll comes from the highest quality alfalfa. It can help improve bad breath and relieve body, urinary and fecal odor. It can help heal wounds and is known to be an anti-inflammatory.
It is also a potent source of antioxidants. Antioxidants protect the body from the damages of free radicals. Chlorophyll’s ability to deliver magnesium into the cells is highly beneficial due to magnesium’s vital role in a multitude of bodily functions.
Chlorophyll assists the body in the transportation of oxygen into cells and it helps to remove carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide, as well as aid the body’s assimilation of calcium.
Even though most people consider dandelion to be a lawn weed, for centuries it has been used as a diuretic and as a liver tonic. Many people today use the dandelion root supplement for precisely this. The whole dandelion is used, and the leaves are often eaten in salads. It is rich in lecithin, iron, calcium, potassium and is an excellent source of the Vitamins A, B-complex, C and D. It contains flavonoids, fatty acids, phytosterols and carotenoids.
Today the dandelion root supplement is popularly used to aid the digestive system. It has long been considered to be effective in treating the liver, boosting bile production and as a blood cleanser. It is also known to help support the health of the gallbladder.
Dandelion root supplements stimulate the appetite and helps to improve an upset stomach. It boosts the production of urine, which may, in turn, help with high blood pressure, liver problems and poor digestion. Often chemical diuretics can lead to potassium deficiency. But dandelion counteracts this negative effect due to it being a good source of potassium. Dandelion root supplements also may have a gentle laxative effect.
For several thousand years, Dong quai has been an essential herb in traditional Chinese medicine. Popularly known as the “female ginseng,” it is one of the most popular herbs in China. It has been well-researched and is typically used to support the menstrual cycle and relieve menstrual pain.
Compounds contained in dong quai have demonstrated an ability to both relax and stimulate the uterus, dilate blood vessels and reduce pain. It contains ferulic acid, which is the element responsible for reducing pain and relaxing muscles.
These compounds may be responsible for dong quai’s ability to relieve the discomforts of PMS. It gently helps to restore regularity to the cycles after stopping birth control pill use.
Dong quai can be used by both men and women to help support normal blood pressure levels due to its ability to dilate blood vessels and relax smooth muscles. It can also help to open larger blood vessels and is an antispasmodic.
The purple cornflower, more commonly known as Echinacea, has been used to boost health for centuries.
It is used to help boost the immune system and fight infections. The body produces more interferon with Echinacea when ingested. It may benefit fever, urinary infections, boils and help heal wounds.
Echinacea has also shown to benefit upper respiratory tract infections. Most of the studies conducted on Echinacea showed that when participants took it for 8 to 10 days at the first sign of a cold, their symptoms were reduced by as much as 34%.
Vitabase Echinacea is formulated under strict European standards without using harsh chemicals. It is standardized to contain 4% Echinacosides. Echinacea Purpurea is also added in order to offer a synergistic benefit.
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