Antioxidant Blend
Rosmarinus Officinalis - Rosemary
Habitat and Cultivation: Native to Mediterranean Europe in well drained rocky soil. Prefers open sunny, well drained situations, drought and frost resistant.
Parts Used: Aerial parts of the herb including twigs.
Phytochemistry: volatile oil, diterpenes, flavonoids, tannins, phenolic acids, salicylates, triterpenes, resin.
Nutritional Content: Vitamins- A, C and E. Minerals: calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, sodium and zinc.
Actions: carminative, spasmolytic, mild analgesic, thymoleptic, tonic, rubefacient, diuretic, antimicrobial, antioxidant, circulatory stimulant, hepatoprotective
Indications: hypotension, circulation, flatulence, indigestion, colic, migraine headaches, depression, nerve weakness, memory, poor concentration, liver and gallbladder support.
Contraindications: preconception and caution with anaemia, take herbal away from food and iron supplements.
Herb/Drug Interactions: no known
Camellia Sinensis- Green Tea
Habitat and Cultivation: Cultivated in china, India, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Indonesia, java, Sumatra, favouring fairly-high altitudes, rain fall and slightly acidic soil.
Parts Used: seeds-. Young leaves
Phytochemistry: phenolics, triterpenes, saponins and carotinoids.
Actions: antioxidant, antibacterial, antimicrobial, antiviral, digestive tonic, diuretic, astringent, hypercholesteraemic.
Indications: Cardiovascular issues, liver protection, neuro inflammation, anti-inflammatory.
Contraindications: tannins in green tea may bind to Iron, separate herbal dose from iron supplements and meals by 2 hours. Caffeine content may be CNS stimulant if taken in high doses.
Herb/Drug Interactions: no known
Curcuma Longa - Turmeric
Habitat and Cultivation: Native to southeast Asia, a tall perinnial herb growing up to 1 metre high.
Parts Used: rhizome
Phytochemistry: borneol, cineole, curcumin, diarylheptanoid, essential oils, methoxylated curcumins, sabinene, sesquiterpene ketones, zingiberene.
Actions: anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antiplatelet, neuroprotective, hepatoprotective, cholagogue
Indications: neuro-inflammation, mucous membranes, antioxidant, digestive weakness, liver insufficiency, arthritis, eczema, psoriasis, cardiovascular disease prevention, asthma
Contraindications: hypersensitivity to turmeric and obstruction of the biliary tract
Herb/Drug Interactions: anti-coagulant and antiplatelet medication,
Olea europaea - Olive leaf
Habitat and Cultivation: Native to the Mediterranean area and has been cultivated for centuries as a source of oil. They need a deep fertile well drained soil to thrive and are drought resistant, frost tender.
Parts Used: seeds-. Leaves
Phytochemistry: phenolic, triterpenes, volatile oils, xylitol, unsaturated fatty acids, melatonin.
Nutritional Content: Vitamin A and E
Actions: hypotensive, diuretic, antiseptic, spasmolytic, antioxidant, lipid lowering antioxidant, vasodilator, ACE inhibitor.
Indications: circulation, constipation, GIT- infections, diabetes, hypertension, fluid retention.
Contraindications: no known
Herb/Drug Interactions: no known