There are approximately 380,000 species of plants on earth. As a matter of fact, several hundred thousands have yet to be discovered. Of the known plants, there are about 260, 000 that are classified as higher plants, meaning they contain Chlorophyll. All the members of the higher plant group have the potential to offer health benefits. However, only 10 percent have actually been studied for their nutritive and therapeutic value.
When using potent herbs or to achieve a desired effect, herbalists will create a combination by mixing several herbs together according to a basic formula - Herbal Combination as it is called. The following are just a few to share with you readers.
ALOE VERA is native to Africa, but now grows to different parts of the world since its recent rediscovery and since the ancient times. It is a member of the Lily Family but its appearance resembles the Cactus. Many manufacturers have processed this plant to make Aloe Vera juice palatable to consumers, but doing so only reduced the plants original benefits.
Aloe Vera is a nutritional storehouse containing Vitamins B1, B2, B6, C, Niacinamide, Choline and 18 Amino Acids to add up to many nutritional substances. Aloe Vera is a herbal remedy mainly used for the skin, digestive system, reproductive system and detox. For the skin, it soothes the skin, eases pain and inflammation. Use the gel inside the plant and rubbing it on any cuts or wounds can prevent skin infection and helps speed up the healing process. It is even used by many cosmetic manufacturers because of its healing and moisturizing benefits.
CHLOROPHYLL is the green pigment in plants that harness the sun's energy from the process known as Photosynthesis. This Chlorophyll is to plants as blood is to humans, only that its central atom is magnesium, but not iron as in our blood. It gives the metabolic function such as respiration and growth. Chlorophyll has the power to regenerate our bodies at the molecular and cellular level. It helps increase the red blood cells thus increases oxygen utilization in our body.
MACA is a member of the Radish Family. It is needed by the Glandular System (glands) or may be used as Libido Enhancer. Maca may help enhance physical energy and endurance, promote mental clarity and concentration and boost activity capacity. It helps restore stamina and buffer the effects of stress. it has factors that may support the balance of female reproductive hormones such as Flavones and Flavonoids Glycosides. I have tried taking this one but as food supplement (Macandina) from the company I've worked before, it's really beneficial.
There are actually a lot of very good herbs and manufactured into food supplements, they're safe as they are all natural so they do not give you side effects. They help the body do its natural healing process because they do not contain harmful chemicals that may damage healthy cells.