Throughout Herb Pharm’s 30-year history we have built trust with our customers the same way we produce our herbal products – with meticulous attention to detail, responsible environmental policy, and ethical business practices.
How we get our herbal extracts to “work” is a long and detailed process that starts with environmentally responsible practices on our organic farm and in the wild fields of our rural valley here in southern Oregon, as well as the far reaches of the earth. Once the herbs are procured, the process continues throughout a multitude of Good Manufacturing Practices and stringent quality assurance controls in our FDA-audited manufacturing facility. This careful attention to detail assures our customers the trust that each and every product is produced correctly, batch after batch, each and every time.
Holy Basil has for thousands of years been revered as "Tulsi" in Ayurvedic medicine. "Tulsi" means "The Incomparable One," which is the reality of this majestic herb. Holy Basil is "anti-mutagenic and anti-inflammatory." It is a "rasayana," or an herb that on its own nourishes a person's growth to perfect health and enlightenment. We asked why people in the West find that Holy Basil promotes a positive stress response and elevates their spirit,
Horse chestnut has been used for swelling and pain due to varicose veins and chronic circulation problems. It has also been used for reducing the swelling of hemorrhoids or veins (phlebitis).
Animal studies have shown that Jamaica dogwood may promote sleep, relieve pain, reduce smooth muscle spasms, relieve cough, and reduce fever and inflammation.
A professional herbalist may recommend Jamaica dogwood for the following health problems:
•Anxiety
•Cough
•Dysmenorrhea (painful menstruation)
•Insomnia
•Headache
•Nerve pain
•Toothache
It helps relieve anxiety attacks, palpitations with nausea, mild insomnia and phobias, and when used as a sedative it is good for children. It combines well with peppermint to stimulate circulation, and can also be used for colds and flu and is most effective in the early stages of a cold. The tea is used to treat headaches and tiredness, mild depression, laryngitis, colic and dizziness, and is reputed to enhance the memory. It calms a nervous stomach, controls high blood pressure, relieves menstrual cramps, promotes menstruation and treats insomnia. Fresh juice is used to treat goitre and Grave's Disease. It is especially suitable for children, and makes a good substitute for chamomile. A crushed fresh leaf applied to insect bites eases discomfort. As a poultice it treats sores and tumours. In ointment, it is good for cold sores.
Motherwort has been used for centuries to treat conditions related to childbirth. Motherwort has the ability to act as a galactagogue, meaning it promotes a mother's milk flow. It also has been used as a uterine tonic before and after childbirth. The herb contains a chemical called leonurine, which encourages uterine contractions. Motherwort is also claimed to be an emmenagogue, or an agent that promotes menstrual flow. It has been used for centuries to regulate the menstrual cycle and to treat menopausal and menstrual complaints.
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