Benefits & Definitions

Calendula Flowers In addition to being a skin-healing wonder, calendula also stimulates the immune and lymphatic systems, supports liver health, and is antimicrobial. The herb's antifungal and antimicrobial properties help prevent infection and heal injuries to body tissues. Calendula is also known to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant components, which might help to fight cancer, protect against heart disease, and ease muscle fatigue. Drinking calendula tea is reported to help heal gastric ulcers, congested lymph nodes and sore throat. It can potentially help break a fever by causing a sweat. Dosage is no more than 2 to 3 cups per day. (Not for pregnant women since it can stimulate menstruation. Can also reduce inflammation in the gut wall, detoxify pathogens in your body, help fight amoebic infections and worms and help to heal pelvic and bowel infections. It's very diverse, gentle, and effective for clearing the gut and helping to heal your damaged gut wall. Calendula, or marigold, is a detoxifying herb that helps regulate the female reproductive system, relieve menstrual pains, and regulate estrogen excess, has a weak estrogenic effect, as well as diminishing menopause symptoms like vaginal dryness. If you're allergic to ragweed, daisies, marigold, or plants in the Asteraceae/Compositae family, you shouldn't use calendula. You also should not use calendula if you're pregnant or breastfeeding. Calendula might cause sleepiness and slowed breathing. Some medications, called sedatives, can also cause sleepiness and slowed breathing. Taking calendula with sedative medications might cause breathing problems and/or too much sleepiness.

Hibiscus Flowers Hibiscus sabdariffa (Roselle) is an herbal compound that is emerging as a treatment option for dyslipidemias. The compound protects against cardiovascular, kidney and liver diseases. It contains polyphenolic compounds with antioxidant and hypolipidemic activities. Hibiscus is considered safe when consumed in moderate amounts in tea (2 to 4 cups per day) and foods. However, high doses can cause toxicity. Hibiscus may interact with certain medications, especially those used to treat high blood pressure or diabetes. It may help promote weight loss, reduce the growth of bacteria and cancer cells, and support the health of the heart and liver. Some studies showed decreased markers of liver damage and some showed an increased concentration of detoxifying enzymes in the liver. It helps in easing symptoms of depression and anxiety and can prevent and reduce inflammation in the body. It contains anti-inflammatory properties that enable the body to process the stress hormone cortisol. The build-up of this hormone leads to high blood pressure, clots, and inflammation. Drinking hibiscus tea can be enjoyed on a frequent basis, but like with most things, it can be overdone. Side effects of consuming too much hibiscus tea include transient dizziness and fatigue due to how it may affect blood pressure. Avoid hibiscus if you are allergic or sensitive to it or members of the Malvaceae plant family. Use with caution if you have low or high blood pressure. Interactions. Hibiscus tea may interfere with the effectiveness of some anti-malaria drugs like chloroquine. If you take medications for high blood pressure or diabetes, it can cause a significant drop in blood pressure. Has potential to reduce the level of estrogen, it gives direct effect to women's reproductive ability. For women who plan to have children are advised not to drink hibiscus tea because its quality to lower estrogen may lead to complications. 


Chamomile has been valued as a digestive relaxant and has been used to treat various gastrointestinal disturbances including flatulence, indigestion, diarrhea, anorexia, motion sickness, nausea, and vomiting. Chamomile has also been used to treat colic, croup, and fevers in children. Chamomile tea is loaded with antioxidants that may play a role in lowering your risk of several diseases, including heart disease and cancer. Chamomile has properties that may aid sleep and digestion, as well. It may help to keep your blood sugar levels in check. Drinking it regularly can have a noticeable effect on average blood glucose levels and may also help to protect your pancreas, the organ responsible for making insulin. Safe to drink daily unless you're pregnant, have floral allergies, or are on medications such as cyclosporine (Restasis), in which case there may be adverse reactions. People with a hormone-sensitive condition, such as endometriosis, fibroids, or cancers of the breast, uterus and ovaries should avoid using chamomile because it may act like estrogen in the body. Widely recognized as a mild tranquilizer and sleep-inducer. It is thought that chamomile may increase brain neurotransmitter activity (serotonin, dopamine, and noradrenaline) and thereby have positive effects on mood and anxiety. Chamomile may make asthma worse, so people with asthma should not take it. Pregnant women should avoid chamomile because of the risk of miscarriage. If you are allergic to asters, daisies, chrysanthemums, or ragweed, you may also be allergic to chamomile. It contains sesquiterpene lactone content which helps the liver clear its detoxification pathways. And, finally the anti-inflammatory property of the herb further allows the body to effectively deal with the smooth functioning of the detoxification process. Flavonoids, one of the most important compounds in chamomile, increase progesterone levels through their direct effect on the pituitary gland, so this plant can be effective in modulating premenstrual mood symptoms. It is also an indirect helper of testosterone.

Rose Buds Rose petals contain polyphenols, antioxidants that work to protect your body from cell damage. The polyphenols in rose tea have been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease, diabetes, obesity, and cognitive diseases. 

Ashwagandha Root Ashwagandha is an ancient medicinal herb that contains chemicals that might help calm the brain, reduce swelling, lower blood pressure, and alter the immune system. Since ashwagandha is traditionally used as an adaptogen, it is used for many conditions related to stress. Adaptogens are believed to help the body resist physical and mental stress. Daily doses of 225–600 mg for 1–2 months have been shown to significantly lower cortisol levels. It is perfectly safe to take ashwagandha daily, for up to eight weeks. However, more studies are needed to demonstrate the long-term safety of ashwagandha. You should be mindful not to take more than the recommended dose, and you should also try to avoid taking it on an empty stomach. It enhances cognitive function, boosts energy levels, regulates blood sugar levels, lowers blood pressure, improves cardiac health, reduces inflammation and pain, and supports immunity. The disadvantages of ashwaganda include possible liver damage, drowsiness, nausea and vomiting, and potential aggravation of autoimmunity, may interact with certain medications, and may cause gastrointestinal issues. Can increase immune response, so it's recommended that individuals with autoimmune diseases (such as multiple sclerosis, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, type 1 diabetes, or other conditions) avoid taking ashwagandha. It is not prohibited for use by Military Service Members, and it should not produce a positive result on a routine military drug screening test. If you are taking ashwagandha to help with sleep, it is generally recommended to take it in the evening before bed. This is because ashwagandha has a calming effect that can help promote relaxation and sleep. If you are working to reduce stress and anxiety, ashwagandha can be consumed at any time of the day.

Tribulus (Bai Jili)- It is used in traditional medicine for chest pain, heart problems, dizziness, skin and eye disorders, to expel kidney stones, and as a diuretic and tonic. Tribulus is also marketed as a dietary supplement to improve sexual function and for body building due to the belief that it acts like testosterone in the body. Enhancing testosterone levels can also have negative side effects, such as oily skin, acne and increased aggression, and it can enhance secondary sexual characteristics like growth of body hair. Tribulus can take up to two weeks to have an effect on testosterone levels, but a lot of men will notice a boost in their libido within the first week of use. To prevent the body from adapting to the effects of this powerful testosterone enhancer, it is best to take a break once in a while. It significantly increases levels of estrogen (female sex hormones) and helps increase libido. Women with menopause appreciate the action of Tribulus to suppress insomnia, stress, depression, hot flashes, mood swings and irritability. Tribulus is possibly safe for most people when taken at doses of 750-1500 mg daily for up to 90 days. Side effects are usually mild and uncommon, but might include stomach pain, cramping, and diarrhea. Taking tribulus as a supplement for a short time is probably safe, provided that you're healthy and you are not pregnant or breastfeeding. Side effects can include trouble sleeping, an upset stomach, and irregular periods. Most research evaluating possible side effects of tribulus terrestris is limited to animal studies. In these studies, large doses of the herbal supplement were shown to cause damage to the heart, liver, and kidneys. It's best not to use tribulus if you are pregnant or nursing. Prostate problems or prostate cancer: There is a concern that tribulus might make prostate conditions such as benign prostate hypertrophy (BPH) or prostate cancer worse. Developing research suggests that tribulus can increase prostate weight. Diabetes.

Horny Goat Weed contains chemicals that might help increase blood flow and improve sexual function. It also contains phytoestrogens, chemicals that act somewhat like the hormone estrogen. 2 caps (1,000 mg, may vary with manufacturer) orally per day. 3-4 caps orally 90 minutes before sexual activity. May also be taken as a tea. Increase testosterone production. Increase estrogen levels, particularly in post-menopausal women Improve libido, promote blood circulation, normalize cortisol levels, a stress hormone that can depress the sex drive. Prevent bone loss, May boost libido and help with ED, may help with menopausal symptoms and enhance bone health, may protect the heart, otentially reduces aging symptoms. Horny goat weed’s active ingredient, icariin, may protect the brain by reducing excessive oxidative stress and inflammation, which often underlie cognitive dysfunction. Additionally, it may help eliminate beta-amyloid peptides, protein fragments that build up as clumps in the brain and disrupt cell communication. Uncommon Possible side effects can include dizziness, vomiting, dry mouth, thirst, nosebleed, spasms, severe breathing problems, irregular heartbeats (arrhythmia).