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Bacopa - Bacopa monniera
A medicinal succulent. In India it is known as Brahmi. It is used against nervous disorders, nerve infection, nerve pain, ADHD, digestive problems, allergy, and impotence.
Bacopa Complex
A herbal mixture that improves your memory, counteracts stress and anxiety, gives you an energy boost, improves cerebral bloodflow and counteracts the formation of blood clots. Powerful antioxidant. Strengthens the circulatory system.
Baical Skullcap - Scutellaria baicalensis
Used against inflammation, elevated blood pressure, allergy and auto-immunity, sequelae from diabetes, and for abnormal fetal movements.
Baical Skullcap complex - Albizia Complex
Herbal mixture, effective in the treatment of most cases of hay fever, allergic rhinitis, eczema, other allergic skin diseases and food allergy. Used against all symptoms and diseases of immune system disorder.
Banaba - Lagerstroemia speciosa
Banaba is a tree belonging to the group of traditional medicinal plants. It grows in India and South East Asia. The leaves are the part of the tree being used; they are mostly known for their ability to regulate the blood sugar.
Barberry- Berberis vulgaris (and aquifolium)
Also known as barberry and oregon-gape. Used against gallbladder problems, arthritis, eczema, and other skin disorders. Is blood cleansing, mildly laxative, digestive strengthening, calming, and bacteria inhibiting.
Basil - Ocimum basilicum
Especially affects the digestive and nervous systems. Has a soothing, laxative, expectorant, stomach cramp-soothing, digestive, and insect-repellent effect. Can be used against whooping cough, migraine, epilepsy, and externally against warts.
BCAA
See "Branched Chain Amino Acids"
Bearberry - Mountain-box - Uva-ursi
Herb with antibacterial effect. One of the best drugs for treating diseases in the urinary tract because of its anti-inflammatory effect. Used against inflammation of the kidneys, cystitis, kidney stone, diabetes, and haemorrhoids.
Bearberry Complex - Uva-ursi Complex
Symptoms of cystitis may be present even if no bacteria can be found by cultivation. This herbal mixture improves conditions as cystitis, irritated mucous membranes of the bladder, repeated infections, and irritation of the bladder.
Bee pollen
Pollen from bees is used against tiredness, menstrual- and menopausal problems, intestinal diseases, and in the treatment of cancer. Honey has disinfectant effect, and can be used as ointment against burns. Counteracts micro-organisms.
Beta 1,3 Glucan - Beta Glucan
A natural polysaccharide (sugar complex) with antioxidant features extracted from yeast fungi and used for strengthening the immune system.
Beta-sitosterole
Coming soon
Betacarotene
Water-soluble vitamin and an important anti-oxidant. The precursor to vitamin A.
Betaine HCl - Gastric Acid
Betaine hydrochloride is created naturally in the stomach of healthy people where it aids the digestion of food.
Betony - Stachys officinalis
A herb used against headaches, digestive problems, jaundice, stomach cramps, tension and Parkinson's disease. Also used against worms, rheumatism, colic, pains, colds, PMS, and impairment of memory. Moreover, it stimulates cardiac function.
Bioflavonoids
Bioflavonoids is a generic term for thousands of substances produced by plants to protect themselves against insect attacks and oxidative damage from the rays of the sun.
Biotin - Vitamin B8
A vitamin-like substance that was formerly known as vitamin H. Works as a co-enzyme. Keywords: Skin, nerves, blood, and the immune system.
Birch - Betula ssp.
Mild cure against inflammation of the bladder and kidney, rheumatism, and rheumatic diseases. Blood cleansing and slightly diuretic. Can be applied externally against warts, eczema, psoriasis, and other chronic skin diseases.
Bird Cherry complex - Prunus Complex
A herbal cough mixture for any kind of cough. Is anti-inflammatory and strengthens the mucous membranes.
Birdlime - Mistletoe - Viscum album
Herb extract administered intravenously in cancer treatment. Tea made from the twigs and leaves of this plant dilates blood vessels, lowers the blood pressure, and is diuretic. Lowers the pulse and has an overall relaxing effect.
Bitter melon - Momordica charantia
Also known as Karela. Tropical creeper which is common in folk medicine in many countries. The fruit lowers blood pressure and is used against type 2 diabetes, fever, and certain digestive problems, as an anthelmintic, and in the treatment of wounds.
Bladder Wrack - Fucus vesiculosus
This herb contains a fair amount of iodine. Used for low metabolism and goitre. Counteracts obesity and parasites. Can be used to strengthen the kidneys and thyroid gland. Absorbs water in the intestines. May be effective against rheumatic diseases.
Blessed Thistle - Cnicus benedictus
Can be used to increase appetite and the production of gastric juice. Beneficial for the liver and the circulation. Known for its anti-inflammatory, expectorant, antibiotic and diuretic effects. Can also be used as balm for wounds and cuts.
Blood Sugar Support
Abnormal variations in blood sugar is a disease which can find many different expressions; Diabetes, low blood sugar, and insulin resistance. The causes are manifold; but if left untreated, all kinds of blood sugar diseases are serious.
Blueberry - Vaccinium myrtillus
Berries and leaves are used against hypertension, high cholesterol levels, in regulation of a low or high blood sugar level, against infections of the urinary tract, ulcers, cataract, eye diseases, and externally against scratches and wounds.
Boldo – Boldea fragrans (Peumus boldus)
The leaves stimulate the liver and the gallbladder. They can be used for digestive problems, low stomach acid, and stomach cramps. They also have a slight soothing and preventative effect for urinary infection.
Borage - Borago officinalis
Also called Burrage. This plant is rich in gammalinolenic acid (GLA) and Omega 6 oil. Used against insomnia, melancholy, rheumatism, and nephritis.
Boron (B)
Boron is necessary for the absorption of calcium, which helps build bones and joints and keep them strong, and takes part in neuronal transmission and muscular contraction.
Boswellia - Boswellia serrata
Also Boswellia thurifera. Ayurvedic herbal formula for promoting good digestion, lung function, and some skin problems. Also in relieving symptoms of joint problems and inflammation.
Branched-Chain Amino Acids
Complex of the three essential amino acids: Leucine, isoleucine and valine.
Broad-leaved Dock - Rumex obtusifolius
Blood purifying herb with mild laxative effects. Effective against anaemia, arthritis, liver - and intestinal conditions, haemorrhoids, skin diseases (eczema, psoriasis, nettle rash), and iron defiency.
Broccoli – Brassica oleracea italica
Coming soon
Bromelain
An enzyme that facilitates the digestion and absorption of protein. Used against digestive problems, skin problems, inflammations, and thickened blood.
Buchu - Agathosma betulina
Herb used against inflammation of the mucous membranes, the sinuses, the prostate, the intestines, the urinary tract, the vagina, and the gums. Also widely used in the treatment of indigestion, kidney problems, ulcers, and respiratory trouble.
Burdock, great - Arctium lappa
Blood purifying herb that stimulates the immune system, and supports liver - and gall bladder functions. Used against fungus, rheumatism and skin problems (especially boils and pimples). Also effective against dandruff.
Butcher's-broom - Ruscus aculeatus
Herb used in the treatment of inflammatory diseases. Effective against rheumatism, circulatory diseases, haemorrhoids and varicose veins. Stimulates kidney - and bladder function. Effective against cramps, coronary thrombosis and jaundice.
Butcher's-broom complex - Ruscus Complex
A herbal mixture; effective against heavy, tired, and swollen legs. Against varicose veins, chilblains, leg pain, leg sores, and arteriosclerosis. Stimulates the circulation and induces the absorption of nutrients. Also used against Raynaud's Disease.
Butterbur - Umbrella Plant - Petasites hybridus
Used for coughing, spasms and abdominal pain, e.g. painful menstruation. Strengthens the digestion. Also used for healing wounds and rashes and as an antiallergic remedie against hay fever.