Bitterroot Restoration

Origanum majorana (Marjoram) is a somewhat cold-sensitive perennial aromatic herb or undershrub with sweet pine and citrus flavours. Marjoram tea has been used historically for relief from symptoms of hay fever, sinus congestion, indigestion, asthma, stomach pain, headache, dizziness, colds, coughs, and nervous disorders. It is a gently fragrant, calming herb that does have mild antioxidant and anti-fungal properties.

Vitamin C present in amla helps to improve the elasticity of blood vessels, maintain normal blood flow and inhibits blockage of arteries caused by deposition of fat and cholesterol. You will be surprised to know that just one amla a day is enough to fulfil your day's requirement of vitamin C and maintain a healthy heart. (Other uses of Amla: Triphala, For Healthy Hair, For washing the hair, For Cough, Cold, Bronchitis, Medicinal Uses of Amla)

Pure Herbs is a range of individual herb extracts. The actions of these extracts benefit the body, irrespective of the individual's body constitution, state of health and metabolic functions. Everyone can benefit from the goodness of these herbs, body type, irrespective of age, sex or other health related factors. Some common Pure herbs are Amalaki, Arjuna, Ashwagandha, Bacopa, Bitter Melon, Castor, Garcinia, Garlic, Guduchi, Guggul, Gymnema, Holy Basil, Mucuna, Neem, Shatavari, Triphala, Turmeric.

Petroselinum crispum (Parsley) is a bright green biennial herb. It is often used as spice. Parsley is used for its leaf in much the same way as coriander (which is also known as Chinese parsley or cilantro), although parsley has a milder flavor. It is a very important and common medicinal plant.

The flowering leaves and tops of Marjoram are steam distilled to produce an essential oil. The health benefits of Marjoram essential oil can be attributed to its properties like analgesic, anti spasmodic, an aphrodisiac, anti septic, anti viral, bactericidal, carminative, cephalic, cordial, diaphoretic, digestive, diuretic, emenagogue, expectorant, fungicidal, hypotensive, laxative, nervine, sedative, stomachic, vasodilator and vulnerary.

Hydroxycitric acid (HCA), a major component of Garcinia cambogia and antioxidants, seemed to reduce appetite by raising the amount of serotonin and storage of carbohydrates and fats to maintain normal body weight. Garcinia Cambogia lowers the production of triglycerides and cholesterol and may also increase thermogenesis, the burning of calories.

Asarum europaeum, commonly known as Asarabacca, has a long history of herbal use dating back at least to the time of the ancient Greeks, though it is little used in modern herbalism. The root, leaves and stems contain cathartic, diaphoretic, emetic, errhine, sternutatory, stimulant and tonic properties.

Kantakari is a perennial herb with yellow, shining prickles of about 1.5 cm in size. It has very prickly, sparsely hairy, egg shaped leaves; purple flowers, round fruits, green veins and numerous smooth seeds. Kantakari is beneficial in clearing catarrh and phlegm from the throat and lungs. It is therefore used in the treatment of respiratory diseases like asthma, bronchitis and cough.

Chyavanprash is a famous herbal jam made from amalaki fruit, one of the highest sources of vitamin C, but the formula contains many other herbs as well including Bamboo manna, Pippali, Haritaki, Guduchi, Punarnava, Musta and Bilva. It is fortified with over 20 herbs to rejuvenate and strengthen the immune system.

The bark of the European Beech or Common Beech (Fagus sylvatica) contains antacid, antipyretic, antiseptic, antitussive, expectorant, odontalgic properties. A tar (or creosote), obtained by dry distillation of the branches, is stimulating and antiseptic.