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Botanical Elements
Here's just
some of the time tested botanicals in Rainforest Toddy® -
- Alfalfa
- The plant with the deepest roots, often extending 20 to 40 feet deep, is known as the
King of herbs, due to its high protein content. It also provides the highest source of
natural beta carotene as well as a wide variety of minerals.
- Angelica Root
- This plant was considered holy by many cultures. Angelica was used by priests and
medicine men of many cultures to give them special strength. It provides a rich source of
vitamin E, B-12 and Calcium.
- Celery Seed
- Celery has been used by herbalists, both ancient and modern as soother of the nerves. It
contributes vitamins A, the B-Complex, C and iron.
- Camomile Flowers
- For many ancient cultures, the chamomile was an honored plant with a flower that was
considered sacred. This is one of the oldest of herbs, known for its soothing effect on
body and rejuvenating effect upon mind. Chamomile provides calcium, magnesium iron, and
trace minerals.
- Dandelion Root
- This herb is included for its wealth of subtle nutrients. Ancient peoples have been able
to subsist completely from the dandelion when adverse weather conditions destroyed many of
their other crops.
- Ginko Biloba
- As with many old time remedies, ginkgo biloba is receiving increased attention from
modern health care practitioners and researchers. The ginkgo tree is possibly the oldest
living tree species. Estimates place it at over 200 million years old. Individual trees
may live as long as 1,000 years. An extract of this remarkable tree, ginkgo biloba
supports the body in a variety of ways by enhancing intracellular energy production as
well as a potent free radical scavenger. It has been used throughout time as a mental
performance enhancer.
- Ginseng Root
- Ginseng has been used in Asia by millions for over 5,000 years and today is one of the
best known of all the herbs. Easterners have used this herb as a balancer of the body's
various systems. Many modern studies have shown that ginseng exerts a variety of
beneficial effects upon many body systems.
- Horehound Root
- A member of the mint family, horehound has been extensively used as a mucus membrane
soother. Imparting a delightful flavor to many foods, horehound provides a variety of
nutrients such as zinc, iron, potassium, vitamins A, C, E, the B-Complex as well as
valuable fatty acids.
- Licorice Root
- Licorice is cultivated all over the world today. Its pleasing taste and ability to
soothe the nerves made its use spread to every major civilization in recorded history. The
Chinese popularized the use of this herb for its effect on stress. It contains vitamin E,
biotin, niacin, pantothenic acid choline, manganese and other trace elements.
- Passion Flowers
- The passion flower has its origin in the rain forests of South America. From there it
spread northward and by the early 1600's when Spain first visited the "new
world", North American Indians were using the herb on a regular basis. Spaniards took
the plants back to Europe and there it was used for its calming effect upon the body.
- Sarsaparilla Root
- Used by native Indians from many cultures, Sarsaparilla became popular for its
invigorating qualities, producing "inner strength". Sarsaparilla is rich in
vitamin C, pyridoxine, calcium, iron and trace elements.
- Saw Palmetto Berries
- This plant may be found in wet, swampy areas. The saw palmetto berry has been consumed
by native peoples for centuries. Modern records show widespread use of this plant since
the mid 1870's.
- Thyme Stem
- An herb that reaches back to biblical times, thyme became a symbol of bravery, strength
and activity due to its supposed action on the body. It is still in widespread use today
as a seasoning.
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