Source: Alfalfa is the dried leaf of a well-known pea family member.

Benefits: Alfalfa is high in protein and contains vitamins A, B1, B6, B12, C, E, and K1, along with the minerals calcium, potassium, phosphorus, iron, and zinc. Alfalfa is an appetite stimulant nutritive, a stimulant for digestion and bowel action. It helps to detoxify the body.

Source: Aloe is a succulent perennial of the lily family native to Africa

Benefits: Topically - Prevents progressive skin damage that usually follows burns, frostbite, bug bites and electrical injuries. Penetrates injured tissue, relieves pain and inflammation, and dilates capillaries, increasing blood supply to the injury. Increases both tensile strength at the wound site and healing activity in the space between cells, thus helping to promote recovery.

Internally - Digestive aid or remedy for arthritis, stomach ulcers, diabetes, and other conditions. Show to have an antidiabetic effect, as well as inhibition of stomach secretions and lesions

Source: Alpha lipoic acid is a fatty acid found naturally inside every cell in the body. It's needed by the body to produce the energy for our body's normal functions. Alpha lipoic acid converts glucose (blood sugar) into energy. Alpha lipoic acid is made by the body and can be found in very small amounts in foods such as spinach, broccoli, peas, Brewer's yeast, brussel sprouts, rice bran, and organ meats

Benefits: antioxidant - neutralizes potentially harmful free radicals. Recycles antioxidants such as vitamin C and glutathione after they have been used up. Glutathione is an important antioxidant that helps the body eliminate potentially harmful substances. Alpha lipoic acid increases the formation of glutathione.

Source: American ginseng is wild-harvested root grown in eastern North America.

Benefits: Ginseng is known as an adaptogen, which means it increases resistance to physical, chemical, and biological stress and builds energy and general vitality. In non-insulin dependent diabetics it has been shown to improve fasting blood glucose levels, mood, and psychophysical performance. American Ginseng has been shown to boost the immune system, especially against colds and other seasonal illnesses, similar to Echinacea.

Source: Apples

Benefits: Used to treat constipation. The pectin in fresh apples can help to lower cholesterol levels, an aid in treating or preventing heart disease. Helps detoxify the body. Used in treating gout and rheumatism.

Source: The leaves of the globe artichoke are long and spiny and the branched stem can reach up to 1 m (3 ft) tall, which bears heads of violet-colored (sometimes white), thistle-like flowers at the ends of the branches.

Benefits: Promotes healthy cholesterol levels by supporting circulation, and proper functioning of your gallbladder and liver.

Source: Astragalus is a plant native to Asia. The Chinese name of the herb, huang qi, meaning "yellow leader", because the root is yellow and it is considered to be one of the most important herbs in traditional Chinese medicine

Benefits: Improves immune function by increasing the production of immune cells. Also used for various heart conditions. Astragalus root has a diuretic effect which can lower blood pressure, causing blood vessels to relax. Improves adrenal gland and digestive function. Strengthens and boosts the immune system by improving the ability of the macrophages (type of white blood cells) to fight and devour bacteria, fungi and viruses and is also thought to promote the production of interferon in the body. People with regular colds and flu can benefit from this herb as it helps to build up natural resistance. Studies have shown that cancer patients also benefit from astragalus, as the addition of this herb makes some cancer medication more effective, thereby allowing less toxic dosages to be used in treatment. Useful in treating bladder infections caused by Proteus bacteria, and comabting the formation of kidney stones. In patients with diabetes it is used to improve not only blood flow but also helps improve fasting blood sugar levels.

Source: Bacopa is a genus of 70 - 100 aquatic plants belonging to the family Plantaginaceae. It is commonly known as Waterhyssop.

Benefits: Has been used, particularly in India, for several thousand years. It has been identified as a "brain tonic", enhancing memory development, learning, and concentration.

Source: Bilberry is a dwarf shrub with thin leaves. Flowers have ovoid petals, which are red or pink and appear in spring. The herb bears berries as a fruit.

Benefits: Bilberry fruit has astringent, anti-inflammatory, anti-septic, and powerful anti-oxidant properties and has been used for scurvy, as well as urinary infections and kidney stones. Billberries are globally used as a treatment for various eye ailments and eye fatigue, and are found to be especially effective in the treatment of cataracts, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy. Bilberries are used to treat varicose veins due to the strengthening effects they have on the cell structure of veins. Bilberry is high in chromium, which is said to reduce blood sugar levels, and has been used as a treatment for high blood sugar in diabetes.

Source: Bioflavonoids are a class of water-soluble plant pigments. Sources include fruits and fruit rinds (most especially grapefruit, lemon, orange and lime) and in buckwheat seeds. It is also found in black tea and apple peelings.

Benefits: Quercitin: is beneficial in many bronchial related conditions, such as allergies and asthma. Quercitin works to reduce inflammation and is also considered to be a natural antihistamine and decongestant. It also works as an antioxidant, rooting out free radicals within the body that can lead to the development of cancer. Quercitin has also proven to be very beneficial in preventing cataracts, due to its ability to inhibit surges of sugar that cause cataracts. Rutin: Effective in treating hemorrhoids and is used widely for this purpose. Treats poor blood circulation, varicose veins and skin bruising. Rutin helps your body properly utilize vitamin C and maintain skin collagen, both of which are important for healthy skin. Strengthens your capillaries and counters high blood pressure and vein insufficiency. Rutin can be used as an anti-inflammatory treatment and for managing venous edema. Rutin also has antioxidant properties that protect your body from free radicals which are harmful to your healthy cells.

Source: Brewer's yeast, nutritional yeast, liver, cauliflower, salmon, bananas, carrots, egg yolks, sardines, legumes and mushrooms.

Benefits: Biotin is a B vitamin that's needed for the formation of fatty acids and glucose, which are essential for the production of energy. It also helps with the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and proteins.

Source: Bitter melon is a fruit, resembling a cucumber that can be found in many Asian grocery stores

Benefits: Bitter melon increases insulin sensitivity and is primarily used to prevent or counteract type II diabetes. Helps to lower elevated blood sugar levels. It also stimulates digestion and is helpful to people with sluggish digestion, dyspepsia, and constipation.

Source: Flowering plants of the genus Vaccinium with dark-blue berries.

Benefits: Scientific research from the Agricultural Research Service (the US Department of Agriculture's leading scientific research agency), have pinpointed Blueberries, Cranberries, Huckleberries and related fruit as containing resveratrol, a potential anticancer agent. Blueberry may help prevent heart disease and stroke by reducing the build up of bad cholesterol. Blueberry has been shown to guard against Alzheimer's and other neurological disesases, as well as combat short term memory loss. Blueberry also has been shown to relieve arthritis inflammation, promote urinary tract health and aid in fighting off infection. It has been shown to optimize vision health and reverse certain causes of blindness.

Sources: Borage oil is derived from the seeds of the borage (Borago officinalis) plant, a large plant with blue, star-shaped flowers found throughout Europe and North Africa and naturalized to North America.

Benefits: Contain gamma linolenic acid (GLA), a fatty acid that the body converts to a hormone-like substance called prostaglandin E1 (PGE1). PGE1 has anti-inflammatory properties and may also act as a blood thinner and blood vessel dilator. Borage seed oil is the richest source of GLA, containing 20 to 26%. When taken for longer than 3 months, it has been shown to alleviate many symptons of rheumatoid arthritis. Borage oil has also been used to treat people with atopic dermatitis (eczema).

Source: Boron is a trace mineral primarily found in plant foods. Some good sources of Boron include grape and prune juice, avocados, peanuts, pecans, apples, dried beans, and potatoes

Benfits Boron is easily absorbed by the body and is in body tissues, especially the bone and spleen. Boron has been found to support mineral metabolism and cell membrane function/structure. Supports bone strength and density.