Euphrasia – Eyebright

February 1, 2016 by Jurgen

Euphrasia officinalis

USES: Inflammation of the eyelids (blepharitis); Irritated, itchy eyes; Conjunctivitis; Hayfever

HOW IT WORKS: Euphrasia is astringent, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and anticatarrhal.

Euphrasia contains a number of important constituents which include an iridoid (aucubin), caffeic acid and tannins. The tanins are astringents which help to dry up secretions and have the ability to relieve inflammatory conditions of the mucous membranes. Caffeic acid has an antiseptic action while aucubin has anti-inflammatory action – properties which enhance the action of Euphrasia in these inflammatory conditions.

Amber Beads

January 16, 2016 by Jurgen

Amber is a natural resin which oozed out of a tree and eventually fossilised between recent times and a few hundred million years ago. The Baltic region is home to the largest known deposit of amber, where it was produced by extinct coniferous trees. Amber is not a stone, therefore it is light and warm to touch.

Amber beads

How does amber work?

Wearing amber as a bracelet or necklace close to the skin is a traditional European remedy. The warmth of the skin triggers the fossilised resin to release its natural oils. A natural analgesic, amber will help children and adults. Used for centuries in Europe, amber has natural anti-inflammatory and pain relieving properties.

Natural amber is high in succinic acid, it can contain as much as 8% by weight. Succinic acid is used in the Krebs cycle (citric acid cycle), which refers to a complex series of chemical reactions in all cells that utilize oxygen as part or their respiration process. The Krebs cycle is a vital part of the energy production process in all living beings.

Amber releases its therapeutic properties safely and naturally.

Beta Glucan

December 16, 2015 by Jurgen

Supporting healthy immunity is possible with nutrients such as Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Zinc and an interesting phytonutrient called Beta Glucan.

Although there are many types of beta glucans naturally found in foods, like a bowl of porridge, it is the 1,3/1,6 beta glucan from mushrooms or bakers yeast that has proven benefits for your immune system.

Some remarkable scientific studies have shown that 1,3/1,6 beta glucan strengthens your immune system by improving the ability of white blood cells to fight infection when you come in contact with a bacteria or virus.

Clinical sudies have consistently shown that taking just 250 mg daily significantly reduces infections, especially in people under stress.