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GALANGAL ROOT

Scientific Name: Alpinia officinarum

Common Names: Galangal Root, Galanga, Blue ginger, Chinese ginger

Family: Zingiberaceae

Part Used: root

Habitat: Native to Southeast Asia, India, China

Benefits: antispasmodic, antibacterial, dyspepsia, loss of appetite, cooking, stimulates digestive

 

GARCINIA FRUIT

Scientific Name: Garcinia cambogia

Common Names: Garcinia Fruit, Hydroxycitric Acid , Gambooge

Part Used: Fruit

Habitat: native to India

Benefits: weight loss, reduces appetite

 

GARLIC

Scientific Name: Allium sativum

Common Names: Garlic, Poor Man’s Treacle, Bawang

Family: Liliaceae

Part Used: bulb

Habitat: Is easy to plant and grow

Benefits: antimicrobial, allergies, asthma, digestion, prevent blood clots, cancers, arthritis

 

GINGER ROOT

Scientific Name: Zingiber officinale

Common Names: Ginger Root, Luyang Dilaw

Family: Zingiberaceae

Part Used: root

Habitat: requires bright light, warm conditions, high humidity

Benefits: arthritis, nausea, cramps, colds, detox, skin, circulation, digestion, IBS, lupus, dysmenorrhea, anticancer

 

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Scientific Name: Ginkgo biloba

Common Names: bao gou, Yin-hsing, Maidenhair tree

Family: Ginkgoaceae

Part Used: Leaves, seeds

Habitat: native China, Japan, France

Benefits: improves brain blood flow, memory booster, anti-coagulating, prevents blood clots, antioxidants

 

GINSENG ROOT

Scientific Name: Panax ginseng

Common Names: Ginseng root, Ren-shen, X-yang-shen, Asian ginseng, Korean ginseng

Family: Araliaceae

Part Used: root

Habitat: not harvested until fourth year and a challenge to grow

Benefits: liver disease, stress, improve memory, boost mood, immunity, longevity, cold

CAUTION: Do not use during pregnancy

 

GOJI BERRIES

Scientific Name: Lycium barbarum Syn. Lycium chinense

Common Names: Boxberry, Boxthorn, Wolfberry

Family: Solanaceae

Part Used: Whole berry, juice

Habitat: Native to China, Southwest Asia, Himalayas, Nepal, Tibet

Benefits: super fruit, antioxidant, immune system, sexual tonic, improve vision

CAUTION: Avoid when pregnant/nursing

 

GOLDENROD

Scientific Name: Solidago virgaurea

Common Names: Woundwort, Aarons rod

Family: Asteraceae

Part Used: Flowering tops, leaves

Habitat: Native to North America

Benefits: anti-inflammatory, urinary tract, antiseptic, respiratory, inflammation, congestion, antibacterial

 

GOLDENSEAL

Scientific Name: Hydrastis Canadensis

Common Names: Goldenseal, Yellow Root

Family: Ranunculaceae

Part Used: root, leaves

Habitat: Native to shady forests of central Appalachians

Benefits: antibacterial, antiviral, infections, skin conditions, infections, wounds, digestive problems, diarrhea, parasites, eczema

CAUTION: Don’t use if pregnant/lactating

 

Gotu Kola

Scientific Name: Centella asictica

Common Names: Centella, Indian pennywort, Brahmi, Luei gong gen

Family: Mackinlayaceae

Part Used: Leaves, Stems

Habitat: grows in Africa, South America, Asia, Madagascar

Benefits: relieves congestion, infections, colds, wounds, varicose veins, memory loss

CAUTION: Avoid if pregnant

 

Gynostemma

Scientific Name: Gynostemma Pentaphyllum

Common Names: Jiaogulan, southern ginseng, miracle herb, longevity herb, miracle tea, Jiao Gu Lan

Family: Cucurbitaceae

Part Used: Leaves

Habitat: native to Japan, China, Korea, Vietnam

Benefits: decrease stress, boost immune system, digestive, cardiovascular

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