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241 herbs
Kombucha Tea
Kombucha originated in the East and has been around for roughly 2000 years. Simply put, it is a lightly sweetened, fermented tea (usually black tea, though sometimes green tea is…
Krill Oil
Krill oil is an extract prepared from a species of Antarctic Krill, Euphausia superba. Despite the relative novelty of krill oil, there is a lot of evidence for its health…
L. acidophilus
Lactobacillus acidophilus, often abbreviated as L. acidophilus, is a type of beneficial bacteria that naturally resides in the human gastrointestinal tract, primarily in the small intestine and colon.…
Lavender
Lavender (Lavandula) is a versatile and fragrant herb. It is a flowering plant belonging to the mint family (Lamiaceae) known for its fragrant flowers, calming aromatic foliage, and…
Lecithin
Lecithin, originally isolated by Theodore Nicolas Gobley from egg yolk, is a term now frequently used to describe any of a number of fatty substances with health benefits that…
Lemon
Lemons (Citrus × limon) are citrus fruits known for their vibrant yellow color, sour taste and aromatic fragrance. Lemons are produced on a small evergreen tree that is…
Lemon Balm/Melissa
Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis) is a perennial herb belonging to the Mint family. It is native to Europe, North Africa and West Asia, and now is cultivated worldwide…
Lemon Myrtle
The Lemon Myrtle (Backhousia Citriodora) is a tree that grows naturally in the Australian coastal regions, including Queensland and New South Wales. The tree can reach heights of…
Licorice Root
Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra), also spelled as "liquorice," is a plant native to Southern Europe and parts of Asia, belonging to the Glycyrrhiza genus in the legume family Fabaceae.…
Lime
Limes are small citrus fruits that belong to the Rutaceae family, known for their round or oval shape and bright green color when ripe. They have a sour…
Lion’s Mane Mushroom
Lion’s Mane (Hericium erinaceus) is a powerful medicinal mushroom known for its unique, shaggy appearance and impressive health benefits. Often called the “smart mushroom” or “nature’s brain food,”…
Liverwort
Liverwort, (Marchantia polymorpha), is a perennial herb that has a long history of medicinal herbal use especially for liver ailments. It is a type of small, non-vascular plant…
Lobelia
Lobelia is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Campanulaceae. It includes many species, some of which are known for their medicinal properties. One species, Lobelia…
Loquat
The Loquat (Eriobotrya japonica) is a native of the rainforests of southeastern China, from where it spread to Japan, across Europe, and to the Americas. It's possible to…
Lycopene
Lycopene is a naturally occurring compound found in certain fruits and vegetables, particularly in red-colored varieties such as; tomatoes, watermelon, pink guavas, pink grapefruit and papaya. It belongs…
Maca Root
Maca, (Lepidium meyenii), is a plant native to the Andes mountains in Peru. Its root, which resembles a turnip, has been used for centuries as a dietary supplement…
Macadamia Nuts
Macadamia nuts are the seeds of two types of Macadamia tree (Macadamia integrifolia and Macadamia tetraphylla), both of which are native to Australia. These nuts are characterized by…
Mace
When you think of 'Mace', you may picture a small can of liquid commonly used for self defence. However, true Mace is not a chemical concoction but a…
Magnesium
Chemically, magnesium is an element with the symbol Mg and atomic number 12. It belongs to the alkaline earth metal group on the periodic table. In its pure…
Magnolia
Magnolia (Magnolia officinalis) refers to a large genus of flowering plants in the family Magnoliaceae. These trees and shrubs are known for their beautiful, fragrant flowers and glossy,…
Manganese
Manganese is a chemical element with the symbol Mn and atomic number 25 in the periodic table. It is a hard, brittle, gray-metal that resembles iron. Manganese is…
Marjoram
Marjoram (Origanum majorana) is an aromatic herb in the Mint family, which originated in Egypt and Arabia. It is also widely referred to as Oregano. Today, it is commonly…
Marshmallow
When most people hear marshmallow, they think of the white fluffy food treat commonly roasted at campfires. Marshmallow, however, is also a type of herb. Marshmallow, known scientifically…
Meadowsweet
Meadowsweet (Filipendula ulmaria) is a perennial herb native to Europe and commonly found in damp meadows and along riverbanks. The plant features tall stems, jagged green leaves and…