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This is our top-seller… and that’s why!

When we decided to start our own business by providing natural products from Greece to all over the world, we were in a dilemma of what products we should provide. Some weeks later, our decision was to invest on high quality products that are grown in Greece and on herbs that are unique. Some of […]

Side Effects

Side Effects of Liquorice
Learn aboutLiquoriceSide Effects Licorice is likely safe for most people when taken by mouth in amounts found in foods. Licorice is possibly safe when taken by mouth in larger amounts for medicinal purposes and when applied to the skin for a short amount of time. However, it is possibly unsafe when taken by mouth in [...]
Health Benefits

Health Benefits of Coltsfoot
Learn AboutColtsfootBenefits Health Benefits The leaves of the Coltsfoot plants are useful in treating respiratory problems like asthma, emphysema, bronchitis, colds and coughs, chest ailments, congestion and sinus problems. Also, smokers who have been unsuccessfully trying to give up smoking; here’s some good news! Coltsfoot is your best nicotine substitute herb for that must-have drag. [...]
Side Effects

Side Effects of Coltsfoot
Learn AboutColtsfootSideEffects Coltsfoot is considered unsafe for anyone, but people with the following conditions should be especially careful about avoiding this plant.   Special Precautions & Warnings: Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Coltsfoot preparations containing hepatotoxic PAs might cause birth defects and liver damage. It is not known whether coltsfoot preparations that are free of these chemicals [...]
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Side Effects of Valerian Root
Learn AboutValerian RootSide Effects Valerian is likely safe for most people when used in medicinal amounts short-term. Clinical studies have reported safe use of valerian for medicinal purposes in over 12,000 people in trials lasting up to 28 days. The safety of long-term use is unknown. Some information suggests that valerian might also be safe [...]
Health Benefits

Health Benefits of Valerian Root
Learn AboutValerian RootBenefits Health Benefits Medicinal use of valerian root dates back thousands of years to the second century, but how it is used has changed significantly over time. Treating stomach cramps was one early use, although it is no longer used in this regard today because it is ineffective.   One of the earliest [...]
Mythology

Mythology – Great Mullein
Learn AboutGreat MulleinMythology According to Greek mythology, the gods gave to Odysseus a great mullein stalk to defend himself against the tricks of Circe, the witch who turned the companions of Odysseus into pigs by magic drink.
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Side Effects of Great Mullein
Learn AboutGreat MulleinSide Effects Great mullein is possibly safe for when applied to the ear, short-term. A specific product (Otikon Otic Solution, Healthy-On Ltd.) that contains mullein, garlic, calendula, and St. John’s wort has been used in the ear for up to 3 days.   Special Precautions & Warnings: Children: Mullein is possibly safe when [...]
Health Benefits

Health Benefits of Great Mullein
Learn AboutColtsfootBenefits Health Benefits A study published in the "Journal of Ethnopharmacology" in 2002 tested the anti-bacterial activity of mullein leaf extract. The study found that mullein has anti-bacterial activity against Klebsiella pneumonia, coli, and Staphylococcus aureus and epidermidis -- two types of bacteria found in the lungs and on the skin. Moreover, mullein has [...]