• Children’s Elderberry Complex has been especially designed for children to support their immune system when they need it most
• Effective – provides vitamin C and zinc for immune support and to protect cells from oxidative damage. Zinc is also an essential nutrient for DNA synthesis and cell division, aiding the body’s natural healing processes
• Optimum support – provides a highly concentrated elderberry extract, rich in powerful anthocyanins which can strengthen the immune system
• Advanced – optimally absorbed, high potency nutrients using the best and easiest nutrient forms for the body to absorb and use, including vitamin C as magnesium ascorbate which is gentle on the stomach
• Great tasting – delicious fruity liquid that can be taken on its own, or mixed into liquids or food
• Free from artificial colours and flavours
• No unnecessary additives or allergens
• Suitable from age 3
• Environmentally friendly – recyclable packaging
• Recommended by healthcare practitioners and trusted by parents
• Suitable for vegetarians and vegans
• 15 days’ supply at 2 teaspoons (10 ml) per day, 10 days’ supply at 3 teaspoons (15ml) per day

Ingredients:

Water, Glycerol, Fructose, Elderberry Concentrate (Sambucus nigra Berry), Acacia Gum, Vitamin C (Magnesium Ascorbate), Zinc Gluconate, Preservative (Potassium Sorbate).

Warnings:

• If you are under medical supervision, please consult a doctor before use
• Not suitable for use during planned pregnancy, pregnancy or breastfeeding
• This product should not be used as a substitute for a varied diet and healthy lifestyle
• Do not exceed the stated recommended daily intake
• Do not purchase if the seal is broken
• Keep out of reach of children
• Store in a cool, dry place
• Vacuum sealed for stability
• Once opened, refrigerate and consume within 4 months
• For best before and batch, see base

Immunity

Reishi contains beta-glucans, a type of polysaccharide that has been shown to activate white blood cells, making them stronger and more efficient fighters against diseases.

Heart health

Reishi has been shown to contain compounds that reduce LDL cholesterol and blood pressure; key risk factors for cardiovascular disease.

Liver health

Studies have highlighted reishi’s hepatoprotective effects

Allergies

Reishi is rich in triterpenes which have strong anti-inflammatory properties, combined with immunomodulatory action, this makes it an excellent choice for allergies and other inflammatory conditions.

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How To Use Essential Oils

A Brief History of Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy has a very long history, as early as 3000BC the ancient Egyptians used ointments to beautify their skin, hair and nails. The tomb of Tutankhamen built in 1350BC was found to contain jars of scented oils.

The use of aromatic medicines and cosmetics were prevalent in Greece, with the Greek physician Hippocrates writing about several aromatic herbs such as Thyme, Coriander and Aniseed.

The Romans were more lavish with their use of aromatics, using them to scent their baths, massage their bodies and scent their hair.

The history of aromatics in India is equally ancient with exotic oils of Jasmine, Rose and Sandalwood being recorded in early Ayurvedic writings.

In Europe aromatic herbs were used widely during the Great Plague of the Middle Ages.

In 1928 the first book of aromatherapy was written by the French chemist Rene Maurice Gattefosse who worked with essential oils. Marguerite Maury, an Austrian biochemist, pioneered using essential oils in massage. She made a thorough study of the ways aromatics work both physically and emotionally.

What is Aromatherapy?

Aromatherapy is the ancient art of healing using essential oils. Essential oils have powerful healing properties and there are a great many conditions that can be treated by these most natural of plant medicines.

In aromatherapy treatments the essential oils are applied externally. Essential oils offer a gentle and sensitive alternative to synthetic drugs and medications. The most important property of essential oils is the balancing effect it has on the body; they also have a wide range of therapeutic properties.

What are Essential Oils?

Essential Oils occur in all the parts of plants: the leaves, flowers, fruits, twigs, bark, wood, roots and resins.

There are many aromatic plants, but only some are used for the extraction of essential oils.

The plants come from all over the world and most are collected and distilled in their country of origin.

Essential oils are highly volatile and odorous, and therefore evaporate very quickly when exposed to air. They have a consistency more like water than oil and are not greasy. Most essential oils are clear to pale yellow but a few are coloured, such as Chamomile (blue) Patchouli (amber) Mandarin (golden).

What are Base Oils?

Base oils have good skin penetration, leaving the skin nourished and feeling soft and supple. It is important that only pure, cold pressed oils are used.

There are a variety of base oils, below are some of the most popular.
Almond Oil: Extracted from the kernel it contains vitamin D and is one of the most popular oils and least expensive used in massage.
Avocado Oil; Extracted from the flesh of the fruit, it is rich in vitamins A and D, excellent for dehydrated skin and has a good absorption rate.
Grapeseed Oil: Extracted from the grape pips, this oil has a light texture and is very popular for massage.
Jojoba Oil: (pronounced ho-ho-ba) Extracted from the bean, it is rich in vitamin E and is a unique liquid wax used as an oil. It is fine penetrating, stable and long-lasting. Jojoba has a very close chemical composition to our skins own sebum (natural oils) It is excellent as a facial moisturiser and beneficial for spotty and acne conditions. Jojoba is an emollient for helping with eczema and psoriasis.
Peach Kernel: Extracted from the kernel, it contains essential fatty acids and vitamins A and E. It is excellent for the face, encouraging suppleness and elasticity.
Wheatgerm Oil: Extracted from the grain, it has a rich texture and is high in vitamin E, it can help reduce scar tissue and stretch marks. It is not suitable for massage due to its thick texture and strong wheat odour.

How is Essential Oil Extracted?

There are several methods of extracting pure essential oils. Three of the most important methods are steam distillation, expression and solvent extraction.

Steam Distillation: This method involves placing the plant material inside a distillation vat and passing steam under pressure from beneath the vessel. The heat from the steam causes the walls of the cells of the leaves, twigs, berries or other parts of the plant in which the essential oil is stored to break down and release the essential oil as a vapour.

The essential oil vapour together with the steam is passed through cooling tanks which condenses the vapour so that it can be collected. The essential oil usually floats on the water and is separated out. Some of the fragrance of the oil is left in the distilled water and can be used as floral water sometimes called hydrolate.

Expression: This form of extraction applies to only the citrus oils. The peel of all citrus fruits is full of oil glands containing globules of essential oils. The peel is separated from the pulp, this peel is then squeezed by simple pressure to press out the essential oil. Some juice will be extracted from the pith together with the oil, the solution is left to stand so that the oil and juice separate; the oil is then collected.

Solvent Extraction: The final products of solvent extraction are call absolutes, concretes or resinoids. This method is mainly used for some of the world’s finest and exotic flowers. The flower petals are placed in a sealed container, liquid solvent is allowed to flow over the flowers and completely cover them. The solvent will slowly dissolve the essential oils from the petals. This solution is collected and the solvent is then distilled off and returned to be re- used.

On separation, a semi solid aromatic material called a concrete is left. The concrete contains some of the natural waxes and other non-aromatic materials, the concrete is shaken with alcohol; when the alcohol is distilled off, a coloured liquid is left, and this is called an absolute. Resinoids are similar to concretes but are extracted from the resins that exude from trees rather than flowers.

Storing Essential oils

Essential oils are delicate substances and are affected by strong light, heat, air and moisture. For protection they are best kept in a cool, dry and dark place. Avoid storing near heat, ideally, in a box, in a cupboard.

Do not transfer your essential oils to plastic bottles, as the plastic will interact with the chemical makeup of the essential oils and the oils will cause the plastic to deteriorate.

An essential oil stored in the correct conditions should last for years, citrus oils have a slightly shorter life.

Base oils should be used within in 12-18 months once opened. Always wipe the lip and neck of the bottle clean before sealing the lid; this will help stop any excess oil going rancid.

Handling Essential Oils

Use a bottle with an inserted dropper or use a pipette, this will help dispense an accurate amount of essential oil. Always be careful to replace the right pipette or lid on to the correct bottle, otherwise you will contaminate your oils with different odours.

Essential oils have different viscosities (thickness) some like Peppermint or Rosemary are very light while others like Patchouli and Myrrh are thick like syrup. Be careful with the lighter oils as they will pour out the droppers quickly while some of the heavier oils will take longer to come out.

General rules for mixing your essential oils.

A 10ml bottle of essential oil will give you approx. 200 drops, when blending essential oils the dilution should be 2%.

For example:

10ml Base Oil
50ml Base Oil

=

5 drops of essential oil
25 drops of essential oil

This applies whether you are using one or a combination of essential oils.

Nettle Leaf 1oz Alcohol-Free

Urtica dioica, more commonly known as Stinging Nettle, Nettle, or Nettle Leaf Alcohol Free is a plant that has been used traditionally dating back all the way to Ancient Greece and Rome, and has been mentioned as a favorite herb used to support wellness* in recipes described by Hildegard Von Bingen , famous Nun, composer and herbalist.

The Stinging Nettle is a perennial plant that grows two to four feet high and has heart-shaped leaves, with yellow or pink flowers. It grows wild in cooler and temperate climates, including Europe and North America. The plant gets its name from the stinging burn that it gives when someone brushes up against it. Its scientific name, Urtica dioica, comes from the Latin word uro, which means “to burn,” because its leaves can cause a temporary burning sensation upon contact when fresh. The leaves and stems are covered with tiny needle-like hairs known as trichomes, that release chemicals , such as acetylcholine and histamine when someone brushes against the plant,  that can irritate the skin. Its interesting to note that the traditional use* of this plant includes purposely exposing the skin to this stinging sensation in a similar manner as the use of bee stings in ‘Apitherapy’.

Once picked for use in herbal teas, extracts or capsules, the stinging components are deactivated and fall off. It has been used throughout history as a tea, and edible vegetable* and has been found to have an array of nutritional components*, including B vitamins, Vitamin C, Magnesium, Potassium and Lycopene to name a few.

• Complementary Products:
  Nettle Leaf Vegetarian Capsules
  Nettle Leaf Alcohol Free Liquid Extract 2 oz
  Nettle Leaf low Organic Alcohol Liquid Extract 1 oz

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease

All plants have unique chemical characteristics, markers, and natural patterns that can be used to identify them (just like human fingerprints). All of our high-quality herbal products are manufactured in our FDA registered facility. Our in house laboratory has accumulated and preserved over 800 plant specimens, creating one of the most comprehensive collections of genetically verified plant specimens found anywhere in the world. Our state-of-the-art laboratory equipment has identified each and every plant’s distinctive botanical fingerprint, which we then use as our baseline to analyze the quality and purity of every incoming botanical used to manufacture our products. This unique process is our Advanced Botanical Fingerprint Technology®, and we take great pride in knowing that it allows us to completely assure you that your products contain only the highest quality botanical ingredients.

Using carefully controlled extraction techniques, we capture the holistic balance® of each herb and the value is passed on to you, our customer. From plant to shelf, you can be assured that we know exactly what’s in the product in your hand, and we guarantee it is authentic, safe, effective, holistically balanced®, and of course….Nature’s Answer®.