RASPBERRY
Most people are familiar with the raspberry as a food. Ingestion of the berries was believed to be a good "tonic" for the gastrointestinal tract and urinary tract. Raspberry leaves have a long tradition of use in pregnancy to strengthen and tone the tissue of the womb. Also used for easing mouth problems such as mouth ulcers, bleeding gums and inflammations. Raspberry has also been known to assist the body with the detox process
GINGER
Ginger is used for nausea and vomiting (i.e. morning sickness, motion sickness), constipation, flatulence, colds and flu. Ginger is a classic tonic for the digestive tract. Classified as an aromatic bitter, it also stimulates digestion
LAVENDER MINTS
Lavender is an effective herb for headaches, especially when they are related to tension and stress. It is also used to LOWER high blood pressure and for it's calming, soothing properties. Peppermint is an excellent antispasmodic, having a relaxing effect on the muscles of the digestive system, and stimulating digestion. It is also used to relieve nausea and vomiting of pregnancy and travel sickness.
LIQUORICE
We developed our Liquorice candies when I was pregnant with our second child. I was fainting from low blood pressure and our Homeopath told me to eat lots of liquorice. As "regular" liquorice is made with wheat flour and I am sensitive to it, I couldn't so we used pure liquorice root in our candies and voila...no more fainting spells. Liquorice also helps cleanse the colon, support lung health, and promotes adrenal gland function. Liquorice is a common ingredient in throat-soothing herbal supplements. The most common medicinal use for Liquorice Root is for treating upper respiratory ailments including coughs, hoarseness, sore throat, and bronchitis.
LEMON
Traditionally Lemon was used for nausea and digestion, however most of our customers select this flavour simply because it is absolutely delicious and extremely refreshing.
PURE MINTS
Peppermint is an excellent antispasmodic, having a relaxing effect on the muscles of the digestive system, and stimulating digestion. It is also used to relieve nausea and vomiting of pregnancy and travel sickness.
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