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Dandelion is used for gallstones, bile stimulation, muscle aches, indigestion, constipation, and flatulence. It is also beneficial in the treatment of diabetes, rheumatic conditions, stiff joints, and eczema.Suggested Usage: Adults: Take 1.5 ml (45 drops) 3x daily in a little water on an empty stomach.Medicinal Ingredients (per 1 ml): Dandelion root and leaf (Taraxacum officinale) 1000 mg QCE (1:1)Non-Medicinal Ingredients: Grain alcohol, Distilled waterCautions and Warnings: Consult a health care practitioner before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Consult a health care practitioner if symptoms worsen or persist.Contraindications: Do not use if you have liver or gall bladder disorders and/or bowel obstruction. Highlights  

Crampbark is used to relieve cramps, including muscle spasms, menstrual cramps, and cramps during pregnancy. It also acts as a uterine relaxant to help prevent miscarriage. In addition, it is useful in controlling nervous bowel and colicky pain from the gut (e.g. irritable bowel syndrome).Suggested Usage: Adults: Take 0.7-1.2 ml (20-35 drops) 3X daily in a little water on an empty stomach.Medicinal Ingredients (per 1 ml): Crampbark (Viburnum opulus) 250 mg QCE (1:4)Non-Medicinal Ingredients: Grain alcohol, Distilled water Highlights  

Used in traditional Western herbalism for gastrointestinal complaints, including inflammation, flatulence, colic and bloating, as well as for restlessness, nervous irritability, teething pains and earache, especially in children, and for relief from abdominal pain associated with menstruation.Suggested Usage: All the following doses should be taken 3x daily in a little water on an empty stomach.Adults & Adolescents (15 & over): 0.8-3.2 ml (24-96 drops)Adolescents (10-14 years): 0.4-1.6 ml (12-48 drops)Children (5-9 years): 0.2-0.8 ml (6-24 drops)Children (2-4 years): 0.1-0.5 ml (4-16 drops)Medicinal Ingredients (per 1 ml): Chamomile flower (Matricaria chamomilla) 250 mg QCE (1:4)Non-Medicinal Ingredients: Grain alcohol, Distilled waterCautions and Warnings: Consult a health care practitioner if symptoms worsen or persist.Contraindications: Do not use if you are allergic to plants of the Asteraceae/Compositae/Daisy family.Known Adverse Reactions: Hypersensitivity (e.g. allergy) has been known to occur, in which case discontinue use. Highlights  

Ashwagandha is used for arthritis, anxiety, and insomnia. It is also a general tonic and "adaptogen," increasing resistance to environmental stress.Features: Reduces anxiety and stress, improving stamina and brain function Provides a calming or relaxing effect Strengthens the body’s vitality and increases its resilience in the face of infection Anti-inflammatory Aphrodisiac Directions: (Adults) Take 2.66 ml (80 drops) 3x daily in a little water on an empty stomach.Medicinal Ingredients (per 1 ml): Ashwagandha root (Withania somnifera) 250 mg Quantity Crude Equivalent (1:4)Non-Medicinal Ingredients: Distilled water, Grain alcoholCaution: Consult a health care practitioner before use if you are pregnant. Consumption with alcohol, other drugs or natural health products with sedative properties is not recommended. Highlights  

Andrographis is China's premier immunostimulant and anti-infective. It is used for treating bacterial, viral, and parasitic infections and is particularly popular in dealing with the common cold. It also helps relieve sinusitis, tonsillitis, bronchitis, urinary tract infections, and diarrhea.Suggested Usage: Adults: Take 0.8-1 ml (24-30 drops) 3-4x daily in a little water on an empty stomach.Medicinal Ingredients (per 1 ml): Andrographis tops (Andrographis paniculata) 250 mg Quality Crude Equivalent (1:4)Non-Medicinal Ingredients: Distilled water, Grain alcoholCautions: Consult a health care practitioner before use if you are breastfeeding or if you are taking anticoagulant, antiplatelet or hypotensive medication. Consult a health care practitioner if symptoms worsen or persist.Contraindications: Do not use if pregnant or if you are an organ transplant recipient. Highlights  

NOW Foods Pygeum & Saw Palmetto is a combination of botanical extracts that promote healthy urinary tract function. Each of these plant extracts is known to help support healthy urinary flow and healthy prostate function. NOW has utilized Pumpkin Seed Oil as a base for this product as a nutritional oil contributing essential fatty acids and phytosterols that are important for men's health.Features: Used for the support of healthy prostate function With Pumpkin Seed Oil Egg free, soy free Directions: Adult Dosage: Take 2 softgels twice daily with meals.Ingredients: Each softgel contains: Saw Palmetto (Serenoa repens) (Berry) 80 mg (Standardized to contain 85% Fatty Acids) Pygeum (Pygeum africanum) (Bark) 25 mg (Standardized to contain 13% phytosterols) Pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo) (Seed Oil) 750 mg Non-Medicinal Ingredients: Gelatin, Glycerin, Carob and Water.Caution: Consult a healthcare practitioner if symptoms persist or worsen. Consult a health care practitioner prior to use to exclude a diagnosis of prostate cancer or if you experience gastrointestinal discomfort. Do not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Highlights   

More prevalent today than any time in history. Echinacea (purple coneflower) is a Native American herb that was once used by the Plains People and is now used by millions of consumers worldwide. With cough being the number 1 reason for doctor’s visits in Canada, having a natural remedy that can reduce crowded waiting rooms is welcomed. Echinacea with Goldeseal is a proven combination that can help relieve upper respiratory infections.Suggested Usage: As a dietary supplement, take 2 capsules 2 to 4 times daily. Continuous high level consumption of this product for more than 2 weeks of each month is not recommended. Ingredients: Each capsule contains: Echinacea (Echinacea purpurea) Root 225 mg, Goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis) Root & Rhizome 225 mg. Non-Medicinal Ingredients: Veg Capsule (hypromellose, water), Stearic Acid Highlights   

NOW Foods Saw Palmetto Extract With Pumpkin Seed Oil & Zinc is a nutritional supplement for the support of healthy prostate function. Studies indicate that Saw Palmetto Extract may help to support healthy urinary flow and prostate function. Zinc has been included in the formula because it is an essential mineral that is especially important for endocrine function and overall reproductive health. Pumpkin Seed Oil has been used as a base for this product, contributing essential fatty acids and phytosterols that are important for men's health. Saw Palmetto, Pumpkin Seed Oil and Zinc are therefore especially helpful for the maintenance of healthy reproductive function in men.Features: Helps relieve the urologic symptoms (e.g. weak urine flow, incomplete voiding, frequent daytime and night time urination) associated with mild to moderate benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) With Pumpkin Seed Oil & Zinc Softgel oil-based delivery for improved absorption Egg free Directions: Adult Males Dosage: Take 2 softgels twice daily with meals. Take a few hours before or after taking other medications.Ingredients: Each softgel contains: Saw Palmetto (Serenoa repens) Berry Extract 80 mg (Standardized to contain 85-95% fatty acids & phytosterols) Zinc (as Zinc Gluconate) 10 mg Pumpkin Seed Oil (Cucurbita pepo) 500 mg Non-Medicinal Ingredients: Capsule (gelatin, glycerin, water, carob), Beeswax.Caution: Consult a healthcare practitioner if symptoms persist or worsen. Consult a health care practitioner prior to use to exclude a diagnosis of prostate cancer. Zinc supplementation can cause a copper deficiency. Highlights   

NOW Foods Hawthorn Extract is standardized to 1.8% Vitexin. Along with other natural components, this has been found to support normal blood flow and may help to maintain healthy blood pressure already within the healthy range. Hawthorn leaves, flowers and berries have been used for generations by herbalists as a cardiovascular tonic. Hawthorn promotes cardiovascular health by supporting cardiac muscle tone and vascular integrity. Hawthorn Extract also exhibits powerful free radical scavenging activity.Features: Used in Herbal Medicine to help maintain and support cardiovascular health Standardized Extract Vegetarian / Vegan Egg free, soy free Directions: Adult Dosage: Take 1 capsule 3 times daily. Use for a minimum of 8 weeks to see beneficial effects.Ingredients: Each capsule contains: Hawthorn (Crataegus laevigata) Extract 4:1 (Leaf & Flower) 300 m (Standardized to contain 1.8% Vitexin) Hawthorn Berry (Crataegus laevigata) (Fruit) 200 mg Non-Medicinal Ingredients: Veg Capsule (hypromellose, water), Maltodextrin, Silica and Magnesium Stearate (vegetable source).Caution: Consult a health care practitioner if symptoms persist or worsen. Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are taking cardiac glycosides such as digitalsi/digoxin, or blood pressure medication. Highlights   

Utilizing a time-honoured ingredient, used for generations because of its benefits. Silymarin (Silybum marianum), also known as Milk Thistle, has been used  in remedies by traditional herbalists for centuries. Scientific studies have indicated that constituents in Silymarin may help to support healthy liver function. Turmeric is included in this vegetarian formula for additional support of the detoxification process that happens in the liver.Features: Milk Thistle Standardized Extract Vegetarian/Vegan Formula With Turmeric Suggested Usage: As an herbal dietary supplement, take 2 Vcaps 1 to 3 times daily. Ingredients: Each capsule contains: Milk Thistle Extract (Silybum marianum) (Fruit & Seeds) 150 mg (Standardized to contain 80% Silymarin Flavonoids), Turmeric (Curcuma longa) (Rhizome) 350 mg. Non-Medicinal Ingredients: Veg Capsule(hypromellose, water), White Rice Flour, Stearic Acid (vegetable source). Warnings: Due to Turmeric content, this product is not to be used by pregnant or lactating women or by persons with gall bladder problems, stomach ulcers or other stomach disorders unless recommended by a health care practitioner. Highlights   

NOW Foods Holy Basil Extract provides Holy Basil for supplementation in a vegetarian/vegan capsule format. Holy Basil is revered as a sacred plant in Ayurveda, the ancient traditional herbal system of India. Holy Basil has more recently been shown to possess powerful adaptogenic properties with the ability to enhance the body’s healthy response to normal daily life stress. In addition, scientific studies have demonstrated that Holy Basil may support healthy carbohydrate metabolism and normal glucose management.Features: Used in Herbal Medicine as an adaptogen to help increase energy and resistance to stress Standardized Extract to contain 2% Ursolic Acid Vegetarian / Vegan Hexane free Egg free, soy free Directions: Adult Dosage: Take 2 capsules daily.Ingredients: Each capsule contains: Holy Basil (Tulsi) Extract (Leaves) 500 mg (Ocimum tenuiflorum) (Standardized to contain 2% Ursolic Acid)Non-Medicinal Ingredients: Veg Capsule (hypromellose, water), Silica, Rice Flour, Magnesium Stearate (vegetable source).Caution: If you are pregnant or if you are attempting to conceive, do not use this product. Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are breastfeeding, have diabetes, or if you are taking any heart or blood pressure medication. If symptoms persist or worsen, consult a health care practitioner. Highlights    

Wild Yam was historically offered as "colic root" and used in herbal remedies for gastrointestinal irritations. In recent years Wild Yam has become popular for women's health.Directions: Adults: Take two capsules three times per day with water at mealtimes.Medicinal Ingredients (per capsule): Wild Yam root & rhizome (Dioscorea villosa) ... 425 mg Other Ingredients: Gelatin (capsule), magnesium stearate.Warning: Consult a health care practitioner before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Highlights

Dandelion is a popular bitter with a long history of use as an herbal remedy. Dandelion's name comes from the French "dents du lion," or "teeth of the lion," due to the shape of the leaf. As an herbal remedy, dandelion root is used to stimulate appetite, as well as to increase bile flow.Directions: Adults: Take six capsules three times per day with water at mealtimes. May be used up to 2 weeks.Medicinal Ingredients (per capsule): Dandelion root (Taraxacum officinale) ... 525 mg     Other Ingredients: Plant-derived capsule, magnesium stearate.Warning: Consult a health care practitioner before use if you are taking diabetes or psychoactive medications.Contra-Indications: Do not use if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, allergic to Asteraceae (daisy family) plants, have Gilbert's syndrome or Crigler-Najjar syndrome, gall bladder inflammation, bile duct obstruction or cancer, intestinal blockage, pancreatic cancer, hemolytic anemia, liver cancer or liver disease. Highlights 

Nature's Way DIM-plus contains diindolylmethane, a phytonutrient found in cruciferous vegetables including broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower and kale. Unlike other plant nutrients such as soy isoflavones, diindolylmethane has unique hormonal benefits.Features: Patented Complex Enhanced Absorption Extra Cruciferous Vegetables Directions: Adults: Take 2-4 capsules daily with meals.Medicinal Ingredients (per capsule): 3,3'-Diindolylmethane* (from 50 mg DIM™ complex) ... 12.5 mg     Spinach leaf powder (Spinacia oleracea L.) ... 40 mg     Cabbage herb powder (Brassica oleracea capitata) ... 5 mg     Broccoli floret powder (Brassica oleracea italica) ... 5 mg     Vitamin E (d-alpha tocopheryl succinate) ... 3 mg Other Ingredients: Starch, soy lecithin, silica, cellulose, gelatin (capsule), chlorophyll (capsule).Warning: Do not take this product if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. A harmless change in urine colour may occur during usage.Notes: *DIM™ is a trademark of BioResponse LLC; U.S. patent #6,086,915. Highlights 

A European herb, Fenugreek has been used for centuries as a cooking spice, and in folk medicine for almost as long. It helps maintain a healthy blood glucose levels, and is also traditionally used in Herbal Medicine to stimulate milk flow in women, making it beneficial for new nursing mothers.   Features: Traditionally Used as a Support for Healthy Glucose Traditionally Used in herbal medicine as a galactogogue/lactogogue to help promote milk production/secretion Recommended Dosage: (Adults) take two (2) capsules two times per day. Medicinal Ingredient: Each capsule contains: Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum L., seed) 610 mgNon-medicinal ingredients: Gelatin, magnesium stearate, silicon dioxide.Caution: Consult a healthcare practitioner prior to use if you have diabetes, are pregnant or if symptoms worsen or persist. Highlights