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MACA (Lepidium peruvianum) (Root)

Maca is an herb from the Brazilian rainforest. This energizing plant is also referred to as Peruvian Ginseng.

Generally it is considered to feature the following properties: Antifatigue, Nutritive, Immunostimulant, Steroidal and general tonic. It is a rich source of phytochemicals including Alkaloids , Amino acids, Carbohydrates, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Protein, Zinc, Vit B1, Vit B2, Vit B12, Vit C, and Vit E.


Marshmallow Root (Althea Officinalis)

Soothes irritated mucous membranes, relieves pain caused by ulcers, enteritis and colitis, has a calming effect on the body. Good expectorant for coughs, soothes throat and chest irritation due to coughs and colds.

Milk Thistle Seeds (Silybum marianum)

Milk thistle contains silymarin, a mixture of flavonoids. Silymarin is one of the most potent liver protecting substances known. Silymarin inhibits hepatic damage by: 

- Acting as a direct antioxidant and free radical scavenger. 

- Increasing the intracellular levels of glutathione and superoxide dismutase. Silymarin is effective in treating both acute and chronic viral hepatitis. Silymarin compounds exert a tremendous affect in protecting the liver from damage and enhancing detoxification processes.

MSM (methyl – sulfonyl – methane)

MSM is necessary for collagen synthesis: skin, hair, and nails. MSM keeps cells from becoming rigid. MSM softens tissue (the beauty mineral), relieves stress, asthma, arthritis, inflammation, constipation, candida, detoxifies the body and increases blood circulation, reduces muscle cramps, and back pain, removes inflammation, permits muscles to heal, increases energy, alertness, mental calmness, and the ability to concentrate. MSM scavenges free radicals, relieves allergies to food and pollens, helps the liver produce choline, controls acidity in stomach and ulcers, coats intestinal tract so parasites lose the ability to hang on, helps with hypersensitivity to drugs, increases body’s ability to produce insulin, is important to carbohydrate metabolism, and speeds wound healing.

Muira Puama Root (Potency Wood) (Ptychopetalum olacoides)

One of the best herbs in the world used in the treatment of erectile dysfunction or lack of libido is potency wood, which is also known as Muira puama. This shrub is native to Brazil and has long been used as a powerful aphrodisiac and nerve stimulant in South American folk medicine. A recent clinical study has validated its safety and effectiveness in improving libido and sexual function in many patients.

Reference; J.A. Duke. Handbook of Medicinal Herbs (Boca Raton: CRC Press, 1985)

Mullein (Verbascum thapsus) (Leaves)

Antibacterial, reduces inflammation and irritation due to coughs and colds. Helps to relieve gastrointestinal distress.