Licorice Root is cultivated in southern as well as central Europe. Licorice root is extensively used as flavor in candies and as well as in syrups, cough drops, laxatives and tonics. The licorice root is also useful in flavoring various types of beer, gelatins, meat products, puddings and frozen dairy desserts. Licorice is commonly found in all the Chinese herb combinations so that it maintains other herbs as well as promotes vitality. Licorice is a source of silicon, magnesium and thiamine. It is available in liquid extract and is helpful for people having problems with swallowing capsule. Licorice root capsule can be taken three times a day. Licorice root is useful for various ailments such as baldness, asthma, canker sores, athlete’s foot, depression, chronic fatigue, flu, colds, dandruff, coughs, gingivitis, emphysema, heartburn, viral infections, HIV, ulcers, fungal infections, tooth decay and liver problems. This root has anti-depressant compounds and is one of the impressive herbal medicines.

Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum) extract has been used in treating liver disease and to detoxify the body. Its antioxidant properties enable the liver to function at optimum levels and help in maintaining a good health. So anyone suffering from liver disease including hepatitis, inflamed liver, and jaundice can benefit a great deal from this herb extract that not only regenerates that vital organ but also protects it from common toxins like pesticides, alcohol, pollution, and heavy metal poisoning. Anyone using medications or recreational drugs or performance drugs can use milk thistle seed extract to get relief from the harmful effects of such medications. In addition, it works as an excellent tonic that helps in dealing with stress. Its ability to regulate bowel function makes it a good alternative for people with bowel movements that alternate frequently between constipation and diarrhea.

MSM is a sulfur compound which is naturally present in the body. Hair loss and poor health of the hair is caused mainly because of deficiency of MSM. Taking MSM supplements compensates for the deficiency caused in the body. MSM accelerates the hair growth by working with the protein and the natural keratin present in the hair. It works on all hair types including colored and chemically treated hair. Using MSM in the daily hair care regimen will repair damaged hair follicles and add texture to already healthy hair. It is works naturally and effectively on baldness and other hair related problems. It is cost-effective and is safer compared to other hair replacements methods. MSM increases hair growth therefore frequent trips to the beauty salon for trimming hair becomes necessary.

Schizandra Chinensis

Scullcap is a perennial herb and is found in West Virginia to New York, Missouri and Alabama. Skullcap is widely used in herbal medicines and preferably in shady environments. Skullcap grows well in sunny position and also in normal garden soil. The seeds are sowed in early spring. Skullcap is a medicinal herb that is used as antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory, febrifuge, sedative, light astringent and strongly tonic. Skullcap herb is used in various nervous conditions such as insomnia, epilepsy, anxiety, hysteria and tranquilizers. This plant is infused medically to promote menstruation. However, it is not recommended for pregnant women as it will induce miscarriage. The infusion of this herb is appropriate for throat infections. This infusion is good for neuralgia, nervous headaches and from incessant pain, coughing and has no unpleasant symptoms. Skullcap should be taken with doctor consultation as any overdose may result in stupor, giddiness, twitching and confusion.

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