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Organic bacopa powder comes from the bacopa plant, also referred to as water hyssop and brahmi, and is native to southern and eastern India. It has long been used as an herbal remedy in the practice of Ayurveda, or traditional Indian medicine, as well as ancient Chinese medicine. While this plant has a variety of health benefits, it is best known for its positive cognitive effects.
Health Benefits of Organic Licorice Powder
The Licorice plant goes by the Latin name Glycyrrhiza glabra, and licorice powder is derived from drying and finely grinding the roots of the plant. This plant is native to Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. It has a distinct sweet flavor often confused with anise and fennel, and has a variety of culinary as wells medicinal uses. Licorice root has been used to treat various ailments for thousands of years, but also gets some bad press for having negative health effects in individuals with certain conditions, which we'll also discuss further.
Health Benefits of Black Cumin Seed Powder
Organic black cumin seed, also referred to as simply black seed and black caraway, is derived from the seeds of the Nigella Sativa plant native to southern Asia. It has long been used as both a culinary spice and in Ayurveda, or traditional Indian medicine, for its healing properties. Although black cumin seed has been described on record since ancient times as a cure for nearly everything, there are several key benefits that have been confirmed by modern scientific research.
Health Benefits of Maca Root Powder
Maca is a root vegetable native to the Andes mountains of Peru which goes by the Latin name Lepidium meyenii. It is sometimes called Peruvian ginseng. The roots of the Maca plant have been ground up and used for medicinal purposes for thousands of years.
Health Benefits of Holy Basil Powder
Holy basil, which goes by the Latin name Ocimum sanctom and is also commonly known as tulsi, is native to India has been used for medicinal purposes for over 3,000 years. As the name implies, this plant has been worshipped and regarded as "holy" in traditional Indian households due to its powerful remedial effects on the body.
Psyllium Powder vs. Psyllium Whole Husks
We recently restocked psyllium whole husk, which is simply a more coarsely ground version of our psyllium husk powder. As you may know by now, psyllium husks are an excellent source of soluble fiber, but which version is best for you?
Health Benefits of Ashwagandha Root Powder
Ashwagandha, also referred to as Indian Ginseng, is the common name for the Withania somnifera plant, native to India and also found in other parts of Asia. The roots of the Ashwagandha plant have been ground up and used for thousands of years in traditional Indian medicine for a variety of health benefits, supporting numerous bodily functions.
Uses & Health Benefits of Aloe Vera Powder
Aloe Vera has been used for thousands of years for its skin soothing and heeling properties, along with numerous other health benefits when used both externally and internally. Aloe Vera improves skin and hair health by hydrating, nourishing, and accelerating the regeneration of tissue.
Uses & Health Benefits of Wheatgrass Powder
Wheatgrass (or Wheat Grass) packs a variety of essential nutrients for your body which promote overall health and sustainability. It alkalizes the body, increases nutrient absorption, lowers oxidation and free-radical damage which contribute to disease formation, and boosts immunity from diseases such as cancers.
Uses & Health Benefits of Peppermint Leaf Powder
Organic peppermint leaf powder is milled from whole peppermint leaves, which are best known for their delicious flavor used in everything from teas to toothpaste to gum to chocolate. Along with these uses, peppermint powder also packs a variety of therapeutic benefits including relief from motion sickness, stomach aches, gas, heartburn, and as a powerful digestive aid.