Herbs and Age-Related Disorders

Echinacea 

Helps boost the immune system.

Ginseng 

Useful for extra energy (do not use if you have high blood pressure).

Bilberry 

Helps protect the eyes, also good for extra energy.

Burdock Root and Red Clover 

Help clean the blood.

Dandelion and Milk Thistle

Help with liver disorders.

Garlic 

Helps with immune function and is also a heart protector.

Ginkgo Biloba 

Helps with memory and brain function.

Green Tea 

Fight carcinogens, strong anti oxidant.

Noni 

The fruit from this plant helps with pain relief and inflammation, promotes cellular regeneration and may help improve digestion.

Horsetail

Either in tea or extract form, may help with maintaining strength of bones and connective tissue.

Kava Kava, St. Johns Wort, and Valerian Root 

Natural sleep aids and relaxants (these have been shown to be especially helpful to older ones that have sleeping disorders).

Nettle 

Good for hypoglycemia, arthritis, depression, prostate and urinary tract disorders.

Saw Palmetto 

Aids in preventing cancer. Also aids in improving benign prostate enlargement.

Wild Yam 

May have a rejuvenating effect, due to the natural steroids in the herb.