Herbal Constituents and Relevant Biochemistry
Herbal constituents are the active ingredients of plants. They are plant metabolites (phytochemicals) which when consumed, have a definable...
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Withania, licorice, rehmannia, and echinacea root are important herbs with a deep history of supporting adrenal and immune function.
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Hawthorn has been used since ancient times across continents and medical traditions for both its nutritional and medicinal properties. Different...
Article • January 29, 2022 • 4 min read Bookmark“Herb Terms” You May Not Understand
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