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16 herbs

Garcinia

Garcinia cambogia is a tropical fruit, also known as Malabar tamarind or Brindleberry. It grows primarily in Southeast Asia, India and parts of Africa. Garcinia cambogia gained popularity…

Garlic

Garlic (Allium sativum) is a bulbous plant known for its culinary and medicinal uses. It contains sulfur compounds such as Allicin, which give it its distinctive flavor and…

Geranium

Hardy Geranium, also known as Cranesbill Geranium, are a group of perennial plants in the genus Geranium (they are not the same as the annual Geraniums in the…

Ginger

Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is a flowering plant whose rhizome, or underground stem, is widely used as a spice and traditional medicine. It has a pungent aroma and a…

Ginkgo biloba

The Ginkgo tree, scientifically known as Ginkgo biloba and also known as Maidenhair is one of the oldest tree species on Earth, dating back over 200 million years. Ginkgo…

Glucosamine

Glucosamine is a natural compound found in the body, primarily in cartilage. It plays a vital role in maintaining the health and integrity of cartilage, the flexible tissue…

Goji Berry

Goji Berries, also commonly known as Wolfberries, are small, red-orange berries that grow on the Lycium barbarum or Lycium chinense shrub, which is native to China. They have been…

Goldenseal

Goldenseal, (Hydrastis canadensis), is a perennial herb in the buttercup family Ranunculaceae, and is one of the most popular herbs sold on the American market. It has recently…

Gotu kola

Gotu kola, Centella asiatica, is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Asia, particularly found in India, China, Indonesia and other parts of Southeast Asia. It is commonly used…

Grape

Grapes, (Vitis vinifera), are small, round or oval-shaped berries that grow in clusters on deciduous vines belonging to the genus Vitis in the Vitaceae family. They are one…

Grapefruit

Grapefruit (Citrus × paradisi) is a citrus fruit known for its sweet and tangy flavor with a hint of bitterness. It is a hybrid fruit believed to be…

Graviola / Soursop

The Soursop Tree (Annona muricata), also known as Graviola, is a tropical fruit tree native to Central and South America. It is known for its unique flavor and…

Green Lipped Mussels

The Green Lipped Mussel (Perna canaliculus), also called Greenshell Mussel, is a type of shellfish native to New Zealand. They are characterized by their vibrant green shells with…

Green Tea

Green tea is a type of tea made from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant, which undergo minimal oxidation during processing, resulting in a more delicate flavor…

Guarana

Guarana (Paullinia cupana) is a climbing plant native to the Amazon basin in Brazil. It produces small, red fruit with black seeds, which are approximately the size of…

Guava

Guava is a tropical fruit that grows on the Psidium guajava tree, native to Central America and parts of South America. It is now cultivated in many tropical…