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| 1. Solaray's Uva Ursi 500mg 100Caps | |
| Uva Ursi is a plant found in colder, more northern climates. The red berries, and leaves are used for medicinal purposes. Some Native Americans mixed Uva Ursi with tobacco and smoked it. Russia used the leaves for a tea. The berries were used for weight loss. It was also used for infections of all parts of the body, because of its asringent action. Today it is most commonly used for Urinary tract infections. Suggested Dosage: As a dietary supplement, take 2 or 3 capsules two times a day with meals or a glass of water. Serving Size: 1 Capsule Each Serving Contains: Uva Ursi (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi)(leaf) 500 mg | |
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| 2. Alvita Teas - Hawthorn Berries Tea 24Bags | |
| Hawthorn (Crataegus oxycantha) is a small thorny tree or shrub that produces brilliant red clusters of berries. Native to the Mediterranean region including North Africa and all of Europe and central Asia, Hawthorn can now be found in many areas of North America. According to Christian legend, the Crown of Thorns was believed to be made of Hawthorn. Therefore, the herb was thought to possess miraculous health properties. In ancient Greece, Hawthorn was a symbol of hope and happiness, while in Rome it was considered a potent charm. Both ancient and modern herbalists have successfully used Hawthorn for its food and health benefits. Since 1922, Alvita has been making the finest herb teas money can buy. Pure, natural singles and blends that bring you unsurpassed enjoyment, healthful benefits and complete satisfaction. No less reassuring is our unwavering commitment to the environment. . . . | |
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| 3. Alvita Teas - Cranberry Tea 24 Tea Bags | |
| Known for their tangy, refreshing taste, Cranberries (vaccinium oxycoccos) were supposedly part of the first Thanksgiving in 1621, but did not become a national tradition until after the Civil War. A small evergreen shrub, which grows in mountain forests and damp bogs from Alaska to Tennessee, the Cranberry bush produces pink or purple flowers in spring and bright red berries in the fall. High in Vitamin C, Cranberries were a favorite among early sailors for preventing scurvy. Cranberries make flavorful jams and preserves and are used in a variety of beverages. It was 19th century German chemists who researched and defined many of Cranberry's valuable health benefits. Natural Herb Teas that are Good for You and the Environment. Since 1922, Alvita has been making the finest herb teas money can buy. Pure, natural singles and blends that bring you unsurpassed enjoyment, healthful benefits . . . | |
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| 4. Solaray's Bayberry Bark of Root 475mg 100Caps | |
| Bayberry grows in thickets near swamps and marshes in the sand-belt near the Atlantic coast and on the shores of Lake Erie. Its height is from 3 to 8 feet, its leaves lanceolate, shining or resinous, dotted on both sides, its flowers unisexual without calyx or corolla, and its fruit small groups of globular berries, having numerous black grains crusted with greenish-white wax. These are persistent for two or three years. The leaves are very fragrant when rubbed. The bark as found in commerce is in curved pieces from 1 to 7 inches long, covered with a thin, mottled layer, the cork beneath being smooth and red-brown. The fracture is reddish, granular, and slightly fibrous. The odour is aromatic, and the taste astringent, bitter, and very acrid. It should be separated from the fresh root by pounding, in late autumn, thoroughly dried, and when powdered, kept in darkened, well-closed . . . | |
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