Tulsi – Holy Basil

April 20, 2019 by Jurgen

Ocimum Sanctum – Holy Basil – Tulsi

Tulsi – the incomparable one – is not just another tea, after all this legendary herb, commonly known as holy basil (ocimum sanctum) is the holiest and most cherished of the ancient healing herbs of India. Bestowed as “Queen of herbs” tulsi is renowned for its religious and spiritual sanctity.

The last three decades of researching this precious herb have shown it to be an excellent adaptogen (anti-stress), anti-inflammatory, immunity booster, stamina enhancer, digestion and weight loss aid.

Sit back and relax with a cup of tulsi tea and step back in time to join the ranks of the wise who have utilised tulsi for over five centuries as a refreshing and restorative beverage.

Tulsi Tea for Clarity.

Dandelion is Diuretic

April 13, 2019 by Jurgen

Dandelion

USES Diuretic, Liver and gall-bladder problems.

HOW IT WORKS Dandelion is an excellent cleansing agent, being one of the most effective detoxifying herbs. It possesses a wide range of active constituents and is also rich in minerals and nutrients.

The plant stimulates liver and particular gall-bladder function. This has a primary use in improving digestion as a result of an increase in digestive juices. In addition, Dandelion also known as Taraxum has diuretic and mild laxative properties.

Available as fresh juice, herbal tea, tincture or as capsules.

Don’t Tax Health Choices

February 6, 2019 by Jurgen

On December 27th 2018, the Revenue Commissioners introduced a new 23% Vat rate for all food supplements, including vitamins, minerals, probiotics and fish oils. The 23% rate will come into effect on 1st March 2019. This move will seriously undermine the health of people who rely on food supplements to maintain their health. This includes:

People who rely on food supplements, such as iron, to address diet deficiencies.
People who take food supplements to reduce the risk factors of diseases, such as heart disease.
People who take food supplements to enable their body to function at a normal level and maintain a good standard of health.

To put such a huge tax on products that have a positive impact on people’s health makes no sense, and goes against the Government’s own >Healthy Ireland initiative.

Revenue’s decision to introduce such a dramatic increase will have a huge impact on sales for health stores and pharmacies across the country. Most health stores and pharmacies are independent shops trading on the main street of small towns across Ireland. They play a vital role to local business and their local communities.

For the past 40 years, there has been a 0% Vat rate on food supplements. An immediate 23% increase is unprecedented and could put dozens of health stores out of business and cause hundreds of jobs to be lost.

According to an iReach survey commissioned by the IHTA, 71% of Irish people buy health vitamins and minerals all year round, with 73% of those regular consumers doing so to maintain and improve ongoing adult health.

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