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N-acetyl-cysteine (NAC) is a form of the sulfur-containing semi-essential amino acid L-cysteine. It is found in dairy, meat, fruit and vegetables, but this is often insufficient and can best be supplemented through supplementation. The advantage that N-acetyl-cysteine has over cysteine is that it is better and more easily absorbed by our body. Furthermore, N-acetyl-cysteine supports production of the important tripeptide glutathione in our body. Glutathione plays a role in protecting our cells against oxidative stress.

Damiana (Turnera diffusa) is a shrub native to southern Texas in the United States, as well as Central America, Mexico, South America and the Caribbean. It belongs to the Passifloraceae family and has been used by the Mayan Indians for centuries for its known effects on libido. Both men and women benefit from the libido-supporting properties of damiana, which is also known for its stress-reducing effect.
In Mexico, women often prepare tea from the fragrant leaves of the damiana shrub or smoke them to stimulate their feelings of pleasure. Damiana leaf contains several active substances, including beta-sitosterol, arbutin and alkaloids.

One of our top of the line products: 100% pure extract of undiluted ginseng. Very high content of ginsenosides. Produced by a low-degree vacuum concentrating process (read more “ILHWA Methods"), specially developed by ILHWA. Ginseng extract is an excellent health food with the healing properties of panax ginseng.
Panax Ginseng is a plant with a slow-growing, sturdy root. Panax Ginseng is considered one of the most important medicinal herbs in traditional Chinese medicine. In fact, it is even the world's most famous herb. Panax ginseng has been used for more than 5,000 years to optimize human health and well-being in Asia. In the world of Chinese ethnopharmacology, it has been used for more than 3,000 years.

Verbena (Verbena officinalis) is a plant that belongs to the Verbena family. It is a perennial herbaceous plant, sometimes annual, with a thin, erect stem that can grow up to 100 cm in height, with the bottom of the stem becoming lignified. The leaves of vervain are hairy and can take different shapes. This plant has no distinctive odor and tastes bitter raw and untreated.
The flowers of vervain appear in spike-shaped clusters in the leaf axils. They are trumpet shaped and vary in color from soft pink to violet. The flowering period extends from June to autumn. The flower spikes are slender yet sturdy and flexible. The fruit of vervain is a split fruit.

The angelica (Angelica archangelica), also known as archangelica, belongs to the umbellifer family (Apiaceae). This plant thrives in moist, very nutrient-rich soil along water edges, such as the IJsselmeer, river banks and in osier banks. In addition, the angelica is also grown in gardens.
Historically, angelica is known for its medicinal properties. The plant is still grown locally from central Germany to Turkestan. A sweet-smelling oil known as angelica oil is extracted from the seeds and roots, which is used in the cosmetic industry, liquor distilleries and bakeries. In addition, the stems and petioles are often candied because of their sweet and fragrant taste.

The Eyebright (Euphrasia officinalis) belongs to the broomrape family (Orobanchaceae) and mainly thrives in France, with the exception of the Mediterranean region. This plant can also be found in other parts of Europe, such as Germany, Austria and Scotland.
Traditionally, Eyebright was used to treat eye infections, but also for headaches and stomach complaints.
The Eyebright is an annual plant that usually grows between 10 and 25 cm high and is covered with numerous long glandular hairs. From May to September the plant blooms with white flowers that often have a light purple upper lip and a yellow spot on the lower lip.

The devil's claw (Harpagophytum procumbens) gets its name from the claw-like spines that cover the fruits. The name is derived from the Greek word 'harpagos', meaning 'anchor', which refers to the shape of the plant. The plant grows mainly in the Kalahari Desert, which extends across parts of Namibia, Botswana and South Africa. A distant relative of the sesame plant, the devil's claw blooms with beautiful red to purple trumpet-shaped flowers. The medicinal properties of devil's claw are located underground, in the tubers and roots. The plant is known for its beneficial effect on digestion and promoting flexible joints.

Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) is a plant belonging to the lacecap family (Apiaceae). It has a distinctive flavor reminiscent of anise, and both the threadlike branches of the leaves and the seeds are used as a herb and spice.
Originally from Asia and the Mediterranean, fennel was brought to Europe via medieval trade routes. Fennel is widely grown, especially in Southern Europe, and is an important ingredient in salads and other dishes.
Chewing fennel seeds can suppress the feeling of hunger. In the past, believers who went to church sober sometimes chewed fennel seeds during the church service.

Milk thistle (Silybum marianum), also known as milk thistle or milk thistle, is a spiny plant native to the Mediterranean region, but which also grows in our area. It belongs to the composite family. Milk thistle has been used for centuries as a natural remedy to support liver and bile function. It can be used as part of a cleansing regimen to assist the liver in the detoxification process.

These capsules are of very high quality thanks to the special process to extract the ginseng roots, developed by ILHWA to preserve the essential, vital elements of the ginseng root (called ginsenosiden). The capsules are easy to take.
100% ginseng root powder.
Panax Ginseng is a plant with a slow-growing, sturdy root. Panax Ginseng is considered one of the most important medicinal herbs in traditional Chinese medicine. In fact, it is even the world's most famous herb. Panax ginseng has been used for more than 5,000 years to optimize human health and well-being in Asia. In the world of Chinese ethnopharmacology, it has been used for more than 3,000 years.

The pansy (Viola tricolor) belongs to the violet family (Violaceae) and is native to Europe, from Lapland to the Mediterranean, and even in Siberia.
This plant, which is an annual but can sometimes be perennial, grows to a height of 30 cm and has roots that can go up to 45 cm deep. The flowering period extends from May to October. The flowers are at least 1 cm wide, but usually larger, with an average diameter of 1.5 cm.
The pansy was first described as a medicinal herb by Rembert Dodoens in 1554. It was traditionally used for childhood diseases and respiratory diseases. In England it was popular for treating heart disease, chest cramps and pleurisy.

Also called burdock root. Great burdock is used in various ways, mainly for its beneficial effects on the skin. It is known for its ability to maintain the normal structure, elasticity and appearance of the skin from within. In addition, burdock root provides support to the immune system and contributes to healthy digestion. Discover the power of this remarkable plant now.
The burdock root thrives best in moist, nitrate-rich soils, preferably in the sun or light shade and in a temperate climate. You can mainly find burdock near houses and fields, on ruins, roadsides, wastelands, clearings in forests, at the edge of forests and in hedges. The root can grow more than a meter long.

Solidago virgaurea, also known as Goldenrod or Goldenrod, is a native plant that traditionally grows in Europe and Asia. In earlier times, this golden yellow flower was a permanent part of the Dutch herb garden. The yellow flowers were traditionally dried on a large scale and ground into a base for paint.
Solidago supports the kidneys and their function. It can be used for discomfort prior to menstruation and menopausal symptoms. In addition, solidago helps keep the joints flexible, strengthens resistance and contributes to good mental balance.

Purple coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) is one of the most widely grown and used herbs in the world because of its positive influence on the immune system. The genus name 'echinacea' is derived from the Greek word 'echinos', meaning 'hedgehog', because of the spiky flower cone. Since the beginning of the last century, much research has been done into Echinacea purpurea in Europe.
This plant has a rich history and originally comes from North America. Indigenous tribes used this perennial plant for its beneficial effects on the immune system. Colonist doctor H.C.F. Meyer adopted this knowledge from the indigenous population and brought the first product based on echinacea onto the market in 1871.

Black cohosh (Cimicifuga racemosa), has been used in North American herbal medicine for centuries. The roots of this plant have been used for centuries by northern Indian tribes, where it is known as "squawroot" (where 'squaw' refers to 'Indian woman'). Black cohosh is best known as an herb specifically aimed at women and is becoming increasingly popular in the Netherlands. It provides support for menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes and irritable feelings.

Thyme (Thymus vulgaris L.) is not only a great seasoning in the kitchen, but also an ally for our health. This herb, recognizable by its characteristic smell, soothes the respiratory tract and promotes freer breathing. In addition, thyme supports digestion.
This herb grows wild in Europe, Asia and Africa and thrives in hardy shrubs about 40 centimeters high, even on dry and stony soils. Both the leaves and flowers of thyme contain active substances that benefit our health. The ancient Greeks and Romans already used real thyme to ease their breathing. Today, thyme is still used in licorice and syrups for its soothing effects on the respiratory tract.

Marshmallow (Althaea officinalis) belongs to the mallow family (Malvaceae) and has been spread worldwide by human activity, especially to areas with suitable soil, humidity and climate.
The starch in the carrot, mixed with proteinaceous substances, was formerly used in making marshmallows and bacon. The leaves can be eaten cooked and the flowers can be used raw in salads.
In the medicinal field, marshmallow root has a soothing effect on the respiratory tract (source WHO) and is used in cough syrups.

Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis) belongs to the Lamiaceae family and is an herb with valuable essential oils.
This striking shrub reaches a height of 30 to 60 cm and has a woody base with ascending branches. The dark green lanceolate leaves are about 2 to 2.5 cm long. During the flowering period, from July to September, hyssop produces small blue/lilac-like lipped flowers that grow in whorls, although some specimens may be white or pink.

Cinnamon (Cinnamomum) has been known for centuries for its many uses. It is extracted from the bark of the Cinnamomum verum tree, where part of the bark is carefully cut loose and the rough outer surface is removed with a knife. The well-known cinnamon sticks or cinnamon powder are made from the inside of the bark. Cinnamon has been valued for centuries, both in culinary and herbalist circles.
This herb has been used in Asian cultures for centuries for its versatile uses. The wonderful aroma of cinnamon is determined by volatile oils, of which cinnamaldehyde is the most common. In addition, cinnamon also contains substances such as eugenol, coumarins, tannins, OPCs and terpenes.

Vitamin A plays a crucial role in various biochemical and physiological processes in cells. It binds to retinoid receptors, which activate or deactivate genes involved in cell specialization.
Ascorbic acid is the pure form of vitamin C. People generally tolerate buffered forms of ascorbic acid better due to the lack of gastrointestinal complaints. Vitamin C is essential for the body.
Although our skin can produce vitamin D, this is often insufficient. Vitamin D supplementation is therefore often necessary, because this vitamin plays a role in various body processes.
Zinc is available in various forms, with zinc bisglycinate having excellent bioavailability.

Herbal tea composed of various herbs.
Support for the throat and airways.

Cat's claw (Uncaria tomentosa) is a climbing plant that is native to the Amazon region of Brazil and Peru. It is highly valued in the Peruvian Amazon and is among the protected species. This plant is often called the 'sacred herb of the rainforest' because of its significance. The name 'cat's claw' or 'cat's claw' is derived from the small claw-like thorns at the base of the leaves, which resemble a cat's claws. These claws help the vine to wrap itself around trees and climb up to a hundred meters high!

The Elecampane (Inula helenium) is a perennial plant that belongs to the composite family (Compositae or Asteraceae). This plant is naturally found in Western and Central Asia and has been known for its culinary and medicinal uses since ancient times.
The ancient Greeks called the plant helenion, which means "the radiant, the splendid." This name is related to hèlios, which means "sun". There are several myths surrounding the naming. The Romans adopted the Greek name and called the plant inula. When Linnaeus introduced the scientific Latin name Inula helenium in 1753, he combined the Roman genus name with the Greek specific name.

Herbal tea composed of various herbs
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