Higher Nature Rhodiola And Ashwagandha Arctic Root And Indian Ginseng Herbal Supplement

Advantages: Has anti-stress, adaptogenic, rejuvenating, aphrodisiac, diuretic, anti-inflammatory, anti-ageing, anti-oxidant, antibacterial, anti-tumour, antibiotic, and memory boosting properties
Disadvantages: To be avoided by people with peptic ulcers

...Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), also known in English as "Winter Cherry", is a commonly used herb in Indian traditional medicine, Ayurveda. Roughly translated as "Science of Life", Ayurveda is one of the world's oldest medical systems, which has a positive concept of health to be achieved through a blending of physical, mental, social, moral and spiritual welfare. Ayurvedic herbs have been effectively and safely used in India for thousands of years. Amongst all these important herbs is Ashwagandha, one of the best researched and effective herbs in Ayurveda. Unfortunately, very little is known about this herb in the West, which explains its lack of popularity here. Ashwagandha is a Sanskrit word and when literally translated means "having the smell of a horse". The name must have probably originated from the odour of its root which... Read review

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...Having written a few reviews of the history and usage of some of the more common herbs, I thought that I would write a piece on the general background of how herbs are used in the modern era, the history of herbal prescription and some safety factors to be taken into consideration. The roots of modern medicine can be seen as recorded threads that spiral back through history over five thousand years. If written history went back further, Im sure it would be apparant that mankind has been using the natural world to provide cures and dietary supplements since the dawn of time. It is only in more recent times that the use of herbs and plants has been seen as something seperate from the daily intake of foods. As we have become more detached from the enviroment around us, we have lost the skills needed to use it to our fullest advantage... Read review

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Advantages: Effective, suitable for almost anyone
Disadvantages: Can be expensive

...Ginseng is surely one of the most well known herbs in the world. It's been known since ancient times across the globe to work as an aphrodisiac, boost energy, improve memory, reduce the effcts of ageing, and generally improve health in every way. Infact, the latin name of Oriental ginseng is panax which means panacea - cure all. So highly regarded are ginseng roots in China that a single root can sell for tens of thousands of pounds! A theory of ancient herbal lore, the 'doctrine of signatures', says that plants have a healing affinty with parts of the body that they resemble for instance walnuts for the brain or kidney beans for the kidneys. The distinctive root of the ginseng plant resembles a human and so is said to benefit the whole person. For anyone buying Ginseng it's important to know the differences between the 2 main... Read review

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