The Power of Herbs, Plants and Minerals Exposed!
The use of natural plants, herbs and minerals in therapeutic products offers a powerful and holistic approach to health and wellness. Our skin, the body's largest organ, acts as a gateway to our internal systems, absorbing much of what we apply to it. This is why it is crucial to choose products that are free from harsh chemicals and synthetic ingredients, which can disrupt our body’s natural balance and cause adverse reactions. Additionally, our skin is home to a delicate microbiome – a community of beneficial microorganisms that protect against pathogens, maintain skin barrier function, and support overall health. Harsh chemicals can upset this microbiome, leading to various issues, while natural products help maintain and support its balance, promoting healthier skin from the outside in and the inside out.
Plants, herbs and minerals have been used for centuries in traditional medicine to treat a wide range of ailments. Their therapeutic power lies in their rich composition of bioactive compounds, such as essential oils, flavonoids, alkaloids, and vitamins, which offer anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antioxidant, and analgesic properties. These natural constituents work synergistically to soothe, heal, and protect the body. For example, ingredients like aloe vera and calendula are renowned for their ability to heal and hydrate, while essential oils like lavender and tea tree provide calming and antimicrobial benefits. By opting for natural ingredients, we not only support our health but also promote sustainable and eco-friendly practices.
Many synthetic chemicals used in conventional therapeutic products can have detrimental effects on the environment, contaminating water supplies and harming wildlife. Natural plant-based ingredients are biodegradable and derived from renewable resources, ensuring that our self-care routines are aligned with the well-being of the planet.
Incorporating natural plants and herbs into therapeutic products allows us to tap into the wisdom of nature. These ingredients offer a gentle yet potent alternative to synthetic formulations, ensuring that what we put on our skin contributes positively to our overall health. Whether it’s for managing pain, reducing inflammation, or enhancing overall well-being, the natural compounds found in plants and herbs provide a wealth of benefits that nourish both the body and the spirit.
As we delve deeper into the active ingredients featured in our all-natural and vegan products, you'll discover the unique benefits each plant and herb brings. From the soothing properties of chamomile to the invigorating effects of peppermint, our products are thoughtfully crafted to harness nature's healing power. Designed by a practitioner who understands the body and what it needs to function healthily, our products are extremely effective and safe to use. Explore our range to see how these ingredients are utilised in our formulations, ensuring you receive the purest care without compromising your natural balance.
Arnica's therapeutic effects primarily stem from its active compounds, including helenalin, a sesquiterpene lactone known for its potent anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. Additionally, arnica contains flavonoids, essential oils, and thymol derivatives, which contribute to its ability to reduce swelling, alleviate pain, and promote tissue healing.
Benefits include:
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Assist with pain relief
- Aid in relieving muscle soreness, aches and spasms
- Help with arthritis
- Assist with reducing bruising
- Wonderful anti-inflammatory properties
- Great for sprains and strains
- Beneficial in improving circulation
- used for treating muscle aches, joint pain and arthritis
Aloe vera contains bioactive compounds such as vitamins, enzymes, minerals, and amino acids that contribute to its healing properties. The gel from aloe vera leaves is rich in polysaccharides, which help in skin repair and hydration. It also has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, aiding in wound healing and soothing skin irritations.
Benefits include:
- Antioxidant and antibacterial properties
- Assists in the healing of burns
- Enhances skin penetration (drawing other active ingredients deeper into the body)
- Contains 75 potentially active constituents: vitamins, enzymes, minerals, amino acids, etc
- Provides calcium, chromium, copper, selenium, magnesium, manganese, potassium, sodium, and zinc.
Ashwagandha is an adaptogenic herb that helps modulate the body's stress response by reducing cortisol levels. It supports hormonal balance, particularly in stress-induced hormonal imbalances, aids the adrenal glands, enhances resilience to stress, and may improve symptoms of fatigue, anxiety, and depression, contributing to overall hormonal health.
Benefits include:
- Enhances arousal
- Reduces cortisol levels
- Supports adrenal gland function
- Enhances resilience to stress
- Mood stabiliser
- Alleviates fatigue, anxiety, and depression
- Maintains hormonal balance
- Boosts immunity
- Beneficial for bone and muscle strength
- Reduces inflammation
- Lowers blood sugar levels
Basil is rich in essential oils like eugenol, linalool, and citronellol, which exhibit anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antioxidant properties. These compounds help in reducing inflammation, fighting bacterial infections, and protecting cells from oxidative stress. Additionally, basil contains vitamins and minerals that support overall health and well-being.
Benefits include:
- Helps to relieve feelings of tension and stress
- May promote a feeling of focus when studying and working hard
- Beneficial for enhancing concentration
- May reduce memory loss
Bergamot essential oil contains active compounds such as linalool and limonene, which have powerful anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and antispasmodic properties. These compounds help in reducing stress and anxiety, alleviating pain, and promoting skin health by combating infections and soothing irritations.
Benefits include:
- May stimulates the secretion of hormones that lesson the sensitivity of nerves to pain
- Great for sprains and muscle aches
- Assists in relieves spasms by relaxing nerves and muscles (great for cramps, convulsions and painful muscle spasms)
- Aids in restoring hormonal balance
- May assist with relieving symptoms of depression and anxiety
- Beneficial in reducing inflammation and pain
- Has been shown to elevate mood and alleviate stress and anxiety
- Can have calming properties
- May induce the physiological change that can accompany sleep (ie. helps to decrease heart rate and blood pressure)
- May help quiet the mind with thoughts that keep people up at night
- Beneficial in enhancing blood and lymphatic circulation
Black Cohosh is known for its hormone-balancing properties. It is believed to act on serotonin receptors and contains phytoestrogens, plant-based compounds that mimic oestrogen. This can provide relief from menopause symptoms such as hot flushes, night sweats, and dryness, making hormonal transitions smoother and more comfortable.
Benefits include:
- Relieves menopause symptoms
- Reduces hot flushes and night sweats
- Alleviates vaginal dryness
- Supports hormonal transitions
- Improved libido
- Regulates appetite and supports oestrogen-related weight gain
Black pepper is rich in piperine, an alkaloid responsible for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial effects. Piperine enhances nutrient absorption and supports digestive health. Additionally, black pepper essential oil can help alleviate muscle aches and improve circulation due to its warming properties.
Benefits include:
- May provide a warming sensation
- Aids in improving circulation
- Beneficial in relieving muscles aches and pains
Calendula is abundant in triterpenoids, flavonoids, and saponins, which contribute to its anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and wound-healing properties. These compounds aid in soothing skin irritations, promoting tissue repair, and protecting against infections, making calendula an effective natural remedy for various skin conditions.
Benefits include:
- Beneficial in treating muscle spasms
- Assists with irregular menstrual cycles
- Renowned for soothing skin irritations (acne, eczema, burns and bruises)
- Helpful in reducing inflammation
Caraway seeds are rich in essential oils, primarily carvone and limonene, which have notable antispasmodic, carminative, and antimicrobial properties. These compounds help in alleviating digestive issues such as bloating and gas, and support overall gastrointestinal health by soothing the stomach and promoting healthy digestion.
Benefits include:
- Helpful in reducing the effects of histamine
- Believed to improve the immune system
- Renowned for being beneficial for hay fever, eczema and asthma
- Helpful in reducing inflammation
- Assists with relaxing smooth muscle tissue
- Beneficial in treating digestive disorders
Capsicum, commonly known as chili pepper, contains capsaicin, a compound renowned for its analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects. Capsaicin works by desensitizing sensory neurons, providing relief from pain and inflammation. It's often used in topical treatments to manage arthritis pain, muscle aches, and neuropathic pain.
Benefits include:
- Assists in the reduction of arthritic pain
- Beneficial in easing neuralgias and neuropathy
- Helpful in relieving muscle spasms
- When applied topically aids in boosting local circulation
Cedarwood essential oil contains sesquiterpenes like cedrol and thujopsene, which have anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and sedative properties. These compounds help in reducing skin irritations, promoting wound healing, and providing a calming effect that can aid in stress relief and improved sleep quality.
Benefits include:
- Assists in brain focus
- Beneficial in soothing the body and mind
- Helpful in producing clarity
- Slows down the mind buzz and creates productive focus
Chaste Tree Berry, also known as Vitex, supports the pituitary gland, influencing the balance of hormones such as prolactin, oestrogen, and progesterone. It is beneficial for managing an irregular menstrual cycle, menopause symptoms, breast tenderness, irritability, and mood fluctuations.
Benefits include:
- Regulates menstrual cycle
- Alleviates PMS symptoms
- Eases menopause symptoms
- Reduces breast tenderness
- Alleviates irritability and mood swings
- Assists with eradicating hormonal headaches
- Promotes stress reduction
- Reduces sleep disruptions
- Decreases feelings of fatigue
Cinnamon, derived from the bark of the Cinnamomum tree, is celebrated for its potent medicinal properties. Rich in cinnamaldehyde, eugenol, and linalool, cinnamon exhibits powerful anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antioxidant effects. These bioactive compounds help in reducing inflammation, fighting infections, and protecting against oxidative stress. Cinnamon is often used to support cardiovascular health, manage blood sugar levels, and enhance cognitive function. Additionally, its warming properties make it effective for soothing muscle and joint discomfort. With its versatile benefits, cinnamon is a valuable ingredient in therapeutic products aimed at promoting overall well-being and health.
Benefits include:
- Circulation boosting effects
- Warming properties
- Anti-inflammatory properties
- Tissue repair
- Improved brain function (cognition and memory)
- Blood pressure balancing effects
Clary sage essential oil is rich in linalyl acetate and linalool, compounds known for their anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and antidepressant properties. These components help in reducing muscle tension, alleviating menstrual cramps, and promoting relaxation and emotional well-being.
Benefits include:
- Assists in reducing inflammation and spasms
- Relieves nerve impulses, further preventing spasms
- Beneficial in the production of oestrogen assisting in hormonal balance
- Helps to proceed a sense of calm by reducing stress hormones
- May act as a natural sedative to help you to fall asleep and stay asleep
Clove bud essential oil contains eugenol, a potent compound with strong analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties. Eugenol is effective in relieving pain, reducing inflammation, and fighting infections, making clove oil a valuable remedy for dental pain, sore muscles, and respiratory issues.
Benefits include:
- Circulation enhancing properties
- Analgesic effect
- Anti-inflammatory effect
- Anti-spasmodic effect
- Anti-microbial properties
- Anti-histamine properties
- Beneficial in blocking the nerve signal to the brain to give us a break from pain
- Warming effect
Comfrey contains allantoin, rosmarinic acid, and mucilage, which contribute to its skin-soothing, anti-inflammatory, and wound-healing properties. Allantoin promotes cell regeneration and tissue repair, making comfrey effective in treating bruises, sprains, and minor skin injuries.
Benefits include:
- Contains bone strengthening vitamins (Vitamin C, Calcium, Magnesium)
- Causes cell proliferation (great for healing)
- Speeds up new and healthy cell growth
Cypress essential oil is rich in alpha-pinene and limonene, compounds that exhibit anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and astringent properties. These components help improve circulation, reduce swelling, and support respiratory health by easing congestion and spasms in the respiratory tract.
Benefits include:
- Promotes healthy circulation
- Anti-spasmodic
- Assists in relieving muscle cramps
Dead Sea salt is rich in minerals like magnesium, calcium, and potassium, which have therapeutic properties for the skin and body. These minerals help improve skin hydration, reduce inflammation, and enhance the skin's barrier function. Dead Sea salt is often used to alleviate conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, and arthritis due to its detoxifying and soothing effects.
Benefits include:
- Aids in relaxing and relieving sore and achy muscles
- Beneficial for stress reduction
- Useful for joint aches and pain
- May aid in eliminating toxins
- Known to strengthen skin tissue and rebalance skin’s natural pH levels
- Beneficial in increasing blood circulation
- Contains 10X more minerals that normal sea salt
- Harvested in Israel (the ‘go-to’ area for natural wellbeing and health due to its ‘healing water’)
Eucalyptus essential oil contains eucalyptol (cineole), a compound known for its anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antimicrobial properties. Eucalyptol helps in clearing respiratory congestion, reducing muscle pain, and combating infections. Eucalyptus oil is commonly used in treatments for colds, muscle aches, and as a natural disinfectant.
Benefits include:
- Assists with clearing nasal and sinus congestion
- Anti-inflammatory effect
- May relieve aches, pains and swelling
- Beneficial for stimulating the immune system
- Great for decreasing headaches related to sinus congestion
Evening Primrose Oil is rich in gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), an omega-6 fatty acid essential for the production of prostaglandins, which are crucial for maintaining hormonal balance and reducing inflammation. It is commonly used to alleviate PMS symptoms, such as sore breasts and mood swings, and to support overall skin health by maintaining moisture and elasticity.
Benefits include:
- Building blocks for female hormone (rich in GLA (Gamma Linoleic Acid))
- Source of phytoestrogens (great for women’s health)
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Reduces PMS symptoms
- Beneficial in managing menopausal symptoms
- Supports skin health
- Maintains hormonal balance
- Decreases inflammation
- Assists with fertility
- One of the best oils for anti-ageing, yay!
Frankincense essential oil contains boswellic acids and alpha-pinene, compounds with strong anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, and antiseptic properties. These components help in reducing inflammation, promoting wound healing, and enhancing immune function. Frankincense is often used in skincare for its ability to rejuvenate the skin and reduce the appearance of scars and wrinkles.
Benefits include:
- Anti-inflammatory effect
- May relieve aches and pains
- Beneficial in arthritis
- Assists with balancing female hormones
- May help with reducing pain, cramps, anxiety, nausea, fatigue and mood swings
- Aids in diminishing stress and anxiety
- May improve concentration and memory
- Can be beneficial in stimulating the immune system
- Beneficial in improving circulation
- May assists with asthma, sinusitis and bronchitis
Ginkgo biloba contains flavonoids and terpenoids, which have strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. These compounds help improve blood circulation, support cognitive function, and protect against oxidative stress. Ginkgo is often used to enhance memory, reduce symptoms of anxiety, and promote overall brain health.
Benefits include:
- Beneficial in improving circulation
- May assists with reducing inflammation
Ginger contains bioactive compounds such as gingerol and shogaol, which have potent anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-nausea properties. These compounds help reduce muscle pain, alleviate gastrointestinal discomfort, and combat oxidative stress. Ginger is widely used to treat nausea, indigestion, and inflammatory conditions like arthritis.
Benefits include:
- Anti-inflammatory effect
- May relieve aches, pains and swelling
- Beneficial for improving joint mobility
- May decrease prostaglandins (which reduces pain perception)
Glucosamine is a natural compound found in cartilage, commonly used as a supplement to support joint health. It helps in the formation and repair of cartilage by providing the necessary building blocks for glycosaminoglycans and proteoglycans. Glucosamine is often used to alleviate symptoms of osteoarthritis and improve joint mobility and comfort.
Benefits include:
- Aids in repair of cartilage
- Contributes to increased synovial fluid around the joints
- Helps to prevent cartilage breakdown
- Beneficial for improving joint mobility
- Assists in reducing stiffness and swelling around joints
- May assist in pain reduction
Grapeseed oil is rich in polyphenols, particularly proanthocyanidins, which have strong antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-microbial properties. These compounds help protect the skin from oxidative damage, reduce inflammation, and promote wound healing. Grapeseed oil is commonly used in skincare for its ability to moisturize, protect, and improve skin elasticity.
Benefits include:
- Aids in reducing inflammation
- May lighten acne scars and prevent breakouts
- Astringent properties (great for oily and acne prone skin)
- Beneficial as an antimicrobial
- Easily penetrates and absorbed into the skin (drives active ingredients deeper under the surface)
- Contains a high percentage of linoleic acid, Vitamin A, Vitamin E, Iron, Calcium, Omega 3 & 9
- Rich in antioxidants
- Make the skin softer and more elastic
- Soothe sore, tired muscles
- Relieve pain and swelling associated with arthritis
- Reduce the appearance of varicose veins, spider veins and cellulite
- Improve circulation
Grapefruit essential oil contains limonene, a compound known for its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties. Limonene helps in detoxifying the body, reducing inflammation, and promoting healthy skin by combating bacterial and fungal infections. Grapefruit oil is also known for its invigorating and mood-lifting effects.
Benefits include:
- Boost circulation
- Reduce inflammation
- Assist with detoxifying the lymphatic system
- Decrease fluid retention
- Balance mood
- Relieve stress
- Have anti-microbial and anti-bacterial properties
- Assist with reducing blood pressure
- Help to boost weight loss
- Aid with digestion
- Stimulate the immune system
Helichrysum essential oil, often referred to as "immortelle" or "everlasting," contains neryl acetate, italidiones, and curcumene, which have potent anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and regenerative properties. These compounds help in reducing inflammation, promoting wound healing, and rejuvenating the skin, making helichrysum valuable for treating scars, burns, and other skin issues.
Benefits include:
- Anti-inflammatory benefits
- Analgesic properties
- Beneficial in assisting blood circulation
- May ease painful, sore muscles
- Great for arthritic joints
- Assists with bone healing
Himalayan pink salt is rich in minerals such as magnesium, potassium, and calcium, which offer detoxifying, anti-inflammatory, and skin-soothing properties. These minerals help balance the body's pH, improve hydration, and promote relaxation. Himalayan pink salt is often used in baths to relieve muscle soreness, detoxify the skin, and reduce stress.
Benefits include:
- Beneficial for relaxing and de-stressing
- Useful to mineralize and de-toxify
- Beneficial for aches and pains
- May assist sleep
- Can deeply clean skin
- Encourages stimulation of the circulation
- May reduce bloating
- Aids in clearing sinuses
- May soothe bites and blisters
- Mineral ratio is said to closely mirror that which is found within the human body
Jojoba oil contains unique liquid wax esters similar to the skin's natural sebum, making it highly moisturizing and non-comedogenic. It is rich in vitamins E and B-complex, as well as antioxidants and essential fatty acids. Jojoba oil helps in balancing oil production, soothing skin irritations, and providing a protective barrier that locks in moisture, making it ideal for all skin types, including sensitive and acne-prone skin.
Benefits include:
- Penetrates the skin easily
- Good for sensitive skin
- Closely resembles sebum (great for oily or acne prone skin)
- Rich in Vitamin E, Vitamin B, Antioxidant and Essential Fatty Acids
Juniper essential oil contains compounds such as alpha-pinene, myrcene, and sabinene, which exhibit strong anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and detoxifying properties. These compounds help in reducing muscle aches, cleansing the skin, and promoting healthy kidney function by supporting the body's natural detoxification processes.
Benefits include:
- Have analgesic benefits
- Assists with muscle aches
- Promote lymphatic circulation
- Facilitate elimination of toxins
- Reduce inflammation
- Treat arthritis and neuritis
- Soothe skin flare ups
- Have natural antiseptic properties
- Assist with respiratory conditions
- Assist with fluid retention and cellulite
- Have a calming and grounding effect
- Boost the immune system
- Aid in digestion
Kunzea essential oil is rich in alpha-pinene, cineole, and viridiflorol, which have potent anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antimicrobial properties. These compounds help in relieving muscle and joint pain, soothing skin irritations, and combating infections. Kunzea oil is often used for its ability to alleviate discomfort and promote skin health.
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Benefits include:
- May relieve muscle tightness, aches and pain
- Beneficial in reducing the pain of arthritis
- Aids in reducing inflammation
Lavender essential oil contains linalool and linalyl acetate, known for their calming, anti-inflammatory, and antiseptic properties. These compounds help reduce stress and anxiety, promote restful sleep, and soothe skin irritations and minor burns. Lavender oil is widely used for its relaxing and healing benefits, making it a staple in aromatherapy and skincare.
Benefits include:
- May increase circulation
- Beneficial in reducing pain
- Aids in reducing inflammation
- Assists in relieving nervous tension and stress
- May stimulate bone healing
- Renowned for improving mood and sleep
- May have an effect on oestrogen and testosterone
- Beneficial when suffering from depression and anxiety
- Assists with mild insomnia
- May play a role in getting to sleep and reducing restlessness
- Helpful in relieving Migraines
- Anti-bacterial properties
- Anti-histamine qualities
Lemon essential oil is rich in limonene and citral, which possess strong antioxidant, antibacterial, and astringent properties. These compounds help in detoxifying the body, boosting the immune system, and improving skin clarity by reducing oiliness and acne. Lemon oil is often used for its refreshing and invigorating scent, as well as its cleansing and purifying effects.
Benefits include:
- Stimulates lymphatic drainage
- Enhance circulation
- Reduce pain
- Aid metabolism
- Have antibacterial and antimicrobial properties
- Ease anxiety and stress
- Boost energy
- Anti-septic qualities
- Assist with digestive function and relieve constipation
- Assist with lowering blood pressure
- Contributes to improved detoxification
- Beneficial in reducing inflammation
- May boost the immune system
- Can be a powerful mental stimulant
- Contributes to improved cognitive function
- Helps to boost concentration and memory
Lemongrass essential oil contains citral and geraniol, which have potent anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antimicrobial properties. These compounds help in reducing pain and inflammation, combating fungal infections, and promoting skin health by purifying and toning the skin. Lemongrass oil is also known for its invigorating and refreshing aroma.
Benefits include:
- May relieve muscle tightness, aches and pain
- Beneficial in reducing the pain of arthritis
- Aids in reducing inflammation
- Assists with internal wound healing
- Astringent (draws excess fluid out of the body)
- Can be beneficial in relieving stress
- Renowned for assisting with hormonal balance
- Helps to manage testosterone imbalance
Lemon myrtle essential oil is rich in citral, which exhibits strong antimicrobial, antiviral, and anti-inflammatory properties. These compounds help in fighting infections, reducing inflammation, and supporting respiratory health. Lemon myrtle oil is often used for its powerful cleansing and uplifting effects, making it beneficial for both skin care and aromatherapy.
Benefits include:
- May have powerful anti-microbial and anti-fungal properties
- Beneficial in uplifting emotions and soothing the body and mind
- Aids in reducing inflammation
- Assists with sinus and bronchial infections
- Very beneficial for headaches when inhaled
Maca Root, a nutrient-dense adaptogen from the Andes, supports hormonal balance by nourishing the endocrine system. Rich in vitamins, minerals, and amino acids, it helps regulate the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, supporting hormone balance. It is known for alleviating menopause symptoms, enhancing libido, and boosting energy levels, contributing to overall hormonal equilibrium.
Benefits include:
- Alleviates menopause symptoms
- Enhances libido
- Boosts energy levels
- Supports endocrine system
- Supports sexual functioning
- Beneficial for bone density
- Boosts circulation
- Increases energy
- Assists with weight loss
Magnesium is an essential mineral involved in over 300 biochemical reactions in the body. It plays a crucial role in muscle and nerve function, energy production, and bone health. With over 10 different forms of magnesium, each used for varying purposes in the body, magnesium has a unique way of relieving muscle cramps, reducing inflammation, and promoting relaxation and stress relief.
Benefits include:
- May assist with relieving muscle cramps, fatigue, tension and weakness.
- Pertinent mineral for complete muscle relaxation
- assists with reducing numbness and tingling
- Aids in sleep promotion
- Useful in reducing stress
- Encourages reduction in pain and swelling
- May enhance sporting performance and recovery
Menthol is a compound derived from peppermint oil, known for its cooling, analgesic, and anti-inflammatory properties. It works by activating cold-sensitive receptors in the skin, providing a cooling sensation that helps to alleviate pain, reduce itching, and soothe irritated skin. Menthol is commonly used in topical analgesics, decongestants, and skincare products for its refreshing and soothing effects.
Benefits include:
- May have powerful anti-microbial and anti-fungal properties
- Beneficial in uplifting emotions and soothing the body and mind
- Aids in reducing inflammation
- Assists with sinus and bronchial infections
Nettle contains bioactive compounds such as histamine, flavonoids, and chlorophyll, which exhibit anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and diuretic properties. These compounds help in reducing inflammation, alleviating allergies, and supporting urinary health. Nettle is often used to relieve symptoms of arthritis, hay fever, and benign prostatic hyperplasia.
Benefits include:
- Contains a high concentration of bone fortifying calcium, magnesium, silica, boron and iron
- Beneficial in bone healing
- Aids in protecting bone density
- Great for joint ailments
Oatmeal is rich in beta-glucans, saponins, and avenanthramides, which have moisturizing, anti-inflammatory, and soothing properties. These compounds help in relieving dry, itchy, and irritated skin, making oatmeal an effective remedy for conditions like eczema and dermatitis. Oatmeal is often used in baths and skincare products to promote skin health and comfort.
Benefits include:
- Contains essential minerals and vitamins for bone formation
- Beneficial in healing broken bones
Peppermint essential oil contains menthol and menthone, known for their cooling, analgesic, and antispasmodic properties. These compounds help in relieving muscle and joint pain, reducing headaches, and soothing digestive issues such as bloating and indigestion. Peppermint oil is widely used for its refreshing aroma and therapeutic benefits in pain relief and digestive support.
Benefits include:
- May assist in reducing muscle aches and pains
- Beneficial in relaxing muscles
- Can behave like an analgesic
- Effective in relieving sinus congestion
- Beneficial in relieving headaches
- A natural anti-histamine
Raspberry leaf is rich in vitamins, minerals, and tannins, which have astringent, anti-inflammatory, and uterine-toning properties. These compounds help in supporting reproductive health, alleviating menstrual cramps, and promoting overall wellness. Raspberry leaf tea is commonly used to strengthen the uterus, ease labor, and support postpartum recovery.
Benefits include:
- May assist in tightening muscles in the pelvic area (relieves cramps and spasms)
- Beneficial in strengthening the uterus
- Vitamin B6 component can assist with reducing PMS symptoms
- Effective in stabilising moods
Rose essential oil is rich in citronellol, geraniol, and nerol, which possess anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties. These compounds help in rejuvenating the skin, reducing redness, and promoting emotional well-being. Rose oil is highly valued in skincare for its ability to hydrate, soothe, and improve the appearance of the skin, as well as in aromatherapy for its calming and uplifting fragrance.
Benefits include:
- Beneficial in relieving stress and anxiety
- Can help to relax the mind and body
- May assist that body to soothe emotions, headaches and balance hormones
- Can be beneficial during times of high stress, grief and depression
- Incredible ability to raise vibrational frequency to bring you closer to joy and happiness
Rose geranium essential oil contains citronellol, geraniol, and linalool, which have strong anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and balancing properties. These compounds help in promoting skin health by reducing inflammation, fighting infections, and balancing sebum production. Rose geranium oil is also known for its calming and uplifting effects on mood.
Benefits include:
- May provide pain relief
- Beneficial in reducing feelings of stress, anxiety and sadness
- Assists in reducing inflammation, muscle tension and overall fatigue
- Great for providing overall increase in your sense of wellbeing and relaxation
- May provide relief from insomnia
- Anti-microbial, anti-fungal and anti-viral properties
- Assists in relieving tension, making it great for tension headaches
- Offers hormonal support, including assisting with PMS and menopause
Rosemary essential oil is rich in cineole, camphor, and rosmarinic acid, which exhibit anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties. These compounds help in enhancing cognitive function, reducing muscle pain, and promoting hair growth by stimulating circulation. Rosemary oil is widely used in aromatherapy, skincare, and hair care for its invigorating and healing benefits.
Benefits include:
- May prevent calcium loss and increase calcium in the plasma
- Beneficial in the calcium reabsorption phase of bone healing
- Assists in healing from broken bones, periosteal bruising and bone spurs
- Encourages clarity and energises your thoughts
- Can stimulate the mind and may prevent memory loss
- Helps to boost concentration and focus
- Can be beneficial in reducing stress levels
- Anti-microbial action
- Supports body to reduce fever
- May have the ability to suppress coughs
- Aidan broken down mucus to make it easier to expect rate
- Assists with nervous system stimulant to encourage your body to function at its best
- Beneficial in helping balance your mood and aids to reduce anxiety
- May have anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties
- Aids in dilating the respiratory system to make it easier to breathe
Roman chamomile essential oil contains apigenin, bisabolol, and chamazulene, which have powerful anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and calming properties. These compounds help in reducing anxiety, soothing digestive issues, and relieving skin irritations. Roman chamomile oil is often used for its gentle and soothing effects on both the mind and body, making it ideal for sensitive skin and stress relief.
Benefits include:
- Beneficial in helping to relieve insomnia and anxiety
- Can help to reduce nightmares
- Anti-inflammatory effects may help to alleviate headaches
Sandalwood essential oil contains alpha-santalol and beta-santalol, which have notable anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and calming properties. These compounds help in soothing skin irritations, reducing inflammation, and promoting mental clarity and relaxation. Sandalwood is widely used in skincare for its ability to improve skin texture and in aromatherapy for its grounding and meditative effects.
Benefits include:
- Beneficial in easing blocked sinus passages, runny and itchy noses and sneezing
- Can help to improve libido
- May assist with reducing stress levels and promoting relaxation
- Assists with balancing out testosterone in women and men
Tea tree essential oil is rich in terpinen-4-ol, which exhibits strong antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antiseptic properties. This compound helps in treating acne, fungal infections, and minor wounds by reducing inflammation and preventing infections. Tea tree oil is a popular natural remedy for various skin conditions and is used in many skincare and personal care products.
Benefits include:
- Anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory properties
- Can help stimulate the immune system
- May be effective against strains of influenza
- Assists with balancing out testosterone and oestrogen
Thyme essential oil contains thymol and carvacrol, which possess powerful antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties. These compounds help in fighting infections, reducing oxidative stress, and alleviating respiratory issues. Thyme oil is often used for its immune-boosting and respiratory-supporting benefits, as well as in skincare for its ability to combat acne and other skin infections.
Benefits include:
- Anti- bacterial properties
- Assists with breaking up mucous to expectorate it
- Great for sinuses and coughs
- Can promote healthy hormonal balance
- May be effective in improving progesterone production
Turmeric contains curcumin, a compound known for its potent anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties. Curcumin helps in reducing inflammation, protecting against oxidative damage, and promoting wound healing. Turmeric is commonly used in skincare to improve skin tone, reduce acne, and support overall skin health, as well as in supplements for its anti-inflammatory benefits.
Benefits include:
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Renowned for its powerful anti-inflammatory benefits
- May provided welcome relief for arthritic joint pain
- Effective blood vessel dilator, enhancing blood flow
- Possible effects in reducing depression
- Beneficial as an anti-oxidant
- May also; benefit brain function, lower risk of heart disease and prevent Alzheimer’s disease
Vanilla essential oil contains vanillin, a compound with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties. Vanillin helps in soothing skin irritations, promoting relaxation, and protecting against oxidative stress. Vanilla is commonly used in skincare for its calming and anti-aging benefits, and in aromatherapy for its comforting and uplifting scent.
Benefits include:
- May balance hormones (including oestrogen, progesterone, insulin and cortisol)
- May assist the menstrual cycle issues such as fatigue, bloating, abdominal pain, skin issues, mood swings, breast pain etc.)
Vetiver essential oil is rich in sesquiterpenes like khusimol and vetiverol, which have strong anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and grounding properties. These compounds help in calming the mind, reducing stress, and promoting restful sleep. Vetiver is often used in aromatherapy for its deeply relaxing and grounding effects, and in skincare for its ability to rejuvenate and protect the skin.
Benefits include:
- Anti-inflammatory properties (rheumatism and arthritis)
- Reduces swelling around joints
- Decreases muscle pain
- Reduces circulation and nervous system inflammation
- A nerve tonic to heal nerves from injuries
Vitamin A, including retinoids and carotenoids, is essential for skin health, vision, and immune function. Retinoids help in promoting cell turnover, reducing acne, and improving skin texture and tone. Vitamin A also supports eye health and immune response, making it a vital nutrient for overall well-being.
Benefits include:- May help the maintenance of normal skin, normal vision, normal mucous membranes
- Assists with iron metabolism
- Beneficial in the normal development and function of the immune system.
Vitamin B6, or pyridoxine, plays a crucial role in metabolism, brain health, and immune function. It is involved in the production of neurotransmitters, regulation of homocysteine levels, and synthesis of hemoglobin. Vitamin B6 supports cognitive function, reduces symptoms of PMS, and helps maintain a healthy immune system, making it essential for overall health.
Benefits include:
- The regulation of normal hormonal activity (it binds to oestrogen, progesterone and testosterone helping to regulate these steroid hormones) It also may help combat PMS symptoms, including mood changes and irritability
- Help with the reduction of tiredness and fatigue which can lead to an energy-yielding metabolism
- Help with normal function of the immune system, normal function of the red blood cells, normal function of the nervous system, normal physiological function & normal protein and glycogen metabolism
- Is an essential mineral needed for hundreds of different biochemical processes in the body.
- Magnesium deficiency is one of the most common nutrient deficiencies.
- Assists in relieving headaches, poor concentration, fatigue, dizziness, confusion and nervousness
- Assists in relieving muscle tension and eliminating cramps, including period pain
- Assists in alleviating depression and elevating mood
Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant that protects cells from oxidative damage and supports skin health. It helps in moisturizing the skin, promoting wound healing, and reducing the appearance of scars and fine lines. Vitamin E also strengthens the immune system and supports eye health.
Benefits include:- Have anti-inflammatory properties
- Reduce oedema
Wild Yam Root is a widely recognised ingredient, distinct from sweet potato, celebrated for its natural compound diosgenin, a phytoestrogen. This compound assists in modulating hormonal levels, which can help alleviate symptoms associated with PMS, menopause, mood swings, cramps, and hot flushes, thereby promoting hormonal balance.
Benefits include:
- Alleviates PMS symptoms
- Eases menopause symptoms
- Reduces mood swings and cramps
- Relieves hot flushes
- Supports hormonal balance
- Alleviates dry vagina
- Beneficial for urinary symptoms
- Assists will bone health
- Relieves joint pain
- Beneficial for muscular health
Wintergreen essential oil contains methyl salicylate, which has potent analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and antispasmodic properties. This compound helps in relieving muscle and joint pain, reducing inflammation, and alleviating headaches. Wintergreen oil is commonly used in topical pain relief products for its soothing and warming effects.
Benefits include:
- May assist to relieve achy joints and sore muscles
- Assists with boosting circulation
- Beneficial for reducing inflammation
Yarrow essential oil contains chamazulene and sesquiterpenes, which exhibit anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and astringent properties. These compounds help in healing wounds, reducing inflammation, and promoting skin health. Yarrow is often used for its ability to soothe skin irritations and support respiratory health.
Benefits include:
- Analgesic (reduces joint and muscle pain)
- Anti-inflammatory
- Anti-spasmodic (relieves muscle cramps)
- Hemostatic (constricts blood vessels to prevent haemorrhage)
- Astringent (brings constriction of muscles, tissues and blood vessels, to aid healing)
- Anti-rhematic (assists in relieving the pain of arthritis)
- Beneficial in balancing hormones
- Aids in uterine stimulation to increase muscular tine
- Reduces heavy menstrual bleeding and pain
Ylang ylang essential oil contains linalool, geraniol, and benzyl acetate, which have calming, anti-inflammatory, and antiseptic properties. These compounds help in reducing stress and anxiety, promoting relaxation, and balancing sebum production in the skin. Ylang ylang oil is used in aromatherapy for its mood-lifting and calming effects, and in skincare for its hydrating and balancing benefits.
Benefits include:
- May promote feelings of comfort and joy
- Can assist with reducing heart rate, helping to improve mood, and promoting relaxation
- Helps to release negative emotions, reduce stress and act as a natural anxiety and depression remedy
- Assists in balancing hormones
- May stimulate endorphins
Zinc is an essential mineral that supports immune function, skin health, and wound healing. It plays a crucial role in DNA synthesis, cell division, and protein synthesis. Zinc helps in reducing inflammation, protecting against oxidative damage, and maintaining healthy skin by regulating oil production and promoting the healing of acne and other skin conditions.
Benefits include:
- Required to produce the matrix and collagen protein threads which the bone-forming calcium-phosphorous compound is deposited
- Assists with regulating immune function
- Beneficial in the treatment of the common cold and diarrhoea
- Assists with wound healing
- Assists with improving memory and learning
- May decrease the risk of age-related chronic disease
- Beneficial for improving fertility
- May also be beneficial in treating acne, attention deficit disorder (ADHD), osteoporosis and preventing and treating pneumonia
