NATURAL
MEDICINE

Rosemary, “dew of the sea,” has a long history with herbalists, dating back to ancient times where it was used as a tonic and stimulant to bring benefit to the heart, digestion, liver and mood. Rosemary is a powerful antioxidant, and its therapeutic properties are emerging for use in anxiety, depression, cognition, hair growth and cancer inhibition.

Boswellia serrata as a herbal extract is a powerful anti-inflammatory that helps with swelling and agitating conditions such as arthritis and asthma. For a long time, it has been one of the main go-to herbs in traditional Ayurvedic medicine. Today, it is being extensively researched as a part of modern medicine.

Turmeric is a spice we all know for its bright yellow color, and for being a major ingredient in curry powder. Apart from being used for culinary purposes, turmeric also has a long history of being used in natural and traditional medicine. In the last decade, turmeric has garnered special attention due its active ingredient curcumin that has shown to exhibit quite powerful biological and medicinal properties.

Chamomile is a staple of traditional natural medicine. It has been used for thousands of years, some research suggesting that even the cavemen have been including it in their diet. Though primarily used as sleep aid and to help with digestive issues, chamomile has many other medicinal uses and properties, which makes it handy to keep it in our cupboard.

Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) is a herb that grows in many parts of the world. The entire plant is edible and its leaves and root are used for medicinal purposes. Dandelion has great health and nutritional benefits, and is a good source of vitamins and antioxidants.