Herb Library
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9 herbs
Valerian
Valerian (Valeriana officinalis) is a perennial flowering plant native to Europe and Asia, although it is also cultivated in other parts of the world for its medicinal properties.…
Vanilla
Vanilla refers to both a flavor and a flavoring derived from derived from the beans of a Mexican species of Orchid called flat-leaved Vanilla (Vanilla planifolia). The vanilla…
Vitamin A
Vitamin A is a vital fat-soluble vitamin that can greatly improve your overall health. It is derived from two different sources: pre-formed retinoids and pro-vitamin carotenoids. As a…
Vitamin B
Vitamin B is not just one single vitamin; it is a family of vitamins, the functionality of each differing with effects ranging from fat burning to mood enhancement.…
Vitamin C
Vitamin C is the biologically active form of L-ascorbic acid, also known simply as ascorbate. It is a water-soluble vitamin that plays crucial roles in various physiological processes…
Vitamin D
Vitamin D (Calciferol) is a fat-soluble vitamin, found naturally in very few foods. It plays several important roles in the body. One of its primary functions is to help regulate…
Vitamin E
Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin that acts as an antioxidant in the body, helping to protect cells from damage caused by free radicals. It exists in eight…
Vitamin K
Vitamin K is a group of fat-soluble vitamin compounds called naphthoquinones. These include vitamins K1, K2 and K3. The natural form of vitamin K is vitamin K1, (phylloquinone), which is a phytonadione. It…
Vitex agnus-castus
Vitex agnus-castus has been used since Ancient times as a female remedy. One of its properties is to reduce sexual desire, and it is recorded that Roman wives…