About What
Herbs Do
Herbs Beginning With The Letter
P
Passion
Flower - Passiflora Incarnata, Maypops
Common
names Passion Flower and Maypops is native to the
Southern U.S. and Central and South America. It Is most appreciated
as mood enhancers and relaxants. Known to the Incas to have a long
history as an herbal sedative and relaxant properties. Reduces stress
and nervousness. Calms and soothes the body and has a tranquilizing
effect, to promote relaxation.
Not recommended for use in pregnant women.
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Pau dArco
Pau dArco is derived from the inner bark of this Amazon tree.
Pau dArco has anti-microbial and anti-viral properties. It
helps destroy fungi by increasing the oxygen supply to cells
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Peppermint Leaf - Folium Menthae Piperitae
In
addition to peppermint's many other great health qualities , it
is used as a delivery agent to help the absorption of other substances
through cell membranes. . Peppermint also has the ability to induce
natural lubrication. Peppermint makes an ideal choice for invigorating
the mind, for improving the mood and relaxing a tension-filled,
anxiety-ridden nervous system.
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Prostaglandins
Anti-inflammatory
agents that also facilitate good gland function.
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Pumpkin
Seed - Cucurbita pepo
Supports
prostate health and hormonal production.
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Pygeum africanum
Pygeum africanum comes from central and south Africa where it has
been used to treat bladder and urinary problems for centuries. The
active chemical in pygeum is beta sitosterol. Research attaches
many benefits to beta sitosterol including lowering cholesterol
and reducing such discomforts of benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH)
as frequent and painful urination.
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