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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.

Lucerne (Medicago sativa), also known as alfalfa, is a perennial plant that can live between five and twelve years, depending on the variety and climate. With a height of up to one meter and clusters of small purple flowers, the plant resembles clover. The plant has a deep and powerful root system that can extend up to 4.5 meters.

Lucerne is native to Europe and is grown worldwide as animal feed. In the Netherlands, alfalfa is mainly dried artificially for the production of protein-rich animal feed.

The artichoke (Cynara scolymus) is a plant native to the Mediterranean region. The green or purple flower buds are often eaten as a vegetable and are known for their slightly bitter, aromatic flavor. The plant has been used for centuries in various cuisines and preparations.
Artichokes contain a wide range of nutrients and phytonutrients. These include beta-carotene, vitamin C, vitamin B, and minerals such as calcium, magnesium, and potassium. They also contain flavonoids, enzymes, and tannins, which contribute to the characteristic color and flavor of the flower buds.
Thanks to their rich flavor and unique texture, artichokes are popular in salads, soups, pastas, and various culinary dishes.

The artichoke (Cynara scolymus) is a plant native to the Mediterranean region. The green or purple flower buds are often eaten as a vegetable and are known for their slightly bitter, aromatic flavor. The plant has been used for centuries in various cuisines and preparations.
Artichokes contain a wide range of nutrients and phytonutrients. These include beta-carotene, vitamin C, vitamin B, and minerals such as calcium, magnesium, and potassium. They also contain flavonoids, enzymes, and tannins, which contribute to the characteristic color and flavor of the flower buds.
Thanks to their rich flavor and unique texture, artichokes are popular in salads, soups, pastas, and various culinary dishes.

Single herbal tincture made with dried root of Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha/Winter Cherry).
Ashwagandha, officially known as Withania somnifera, is a plant that has been used for centuries in the Ayurvedic tradition of India. Within this traditional teaching, ashwagandha is referred to as a rasayana, a term used in Ayurveda for herbs with special cultural and historical significance.
The plant belongs to the Magnoliophyta family and is also known as Indian ginseng and winter cherry. The root of the plant is traditionally used most often.
The name ashwagandha literally means "horse scent," a reference to the characteristic, earthy aroma of the fresh root. 

Ashwagandha, officially known as Withania somnifera, is a plant that has been used for centuries in the Ayurvedic tradition of India. Within this traditional teaching, ashwagandha is referred to as a rasayana, a term used in Ayurveda for herbs with special cultural and historical significance.
The plant belongs to the Magnoliophyta family and is also known as Indian ginseng and winter cherry. The root of the plant is traditionally used most often.
The name ashwagandha literally means "horse scent," a reference to the characteristic, earthy aroma of the fresh root. In Indian culture, the herb is often symbolically associated with strength and vitality, similar to that of a horse.

Ashwagandha, officially known as Withania somnifera, is a plant that has been used for centuries in the Ayurvedic tradition of India. Within this traditional teaching, ashwagandha is referred to as a rasayana, a term used in Ayurveda for herbs with special cultural and historical significance.
The plant belongs to the Magnoliophyta family and is also known as Indian ginseng and winter cherry. The root of the plant is traditionally used most often.
The name ashwagandha literally means "horse scent," a reference to the characteristic, earthy aroma of the fresh root. In Indian culture, the herb is often symbolically associated with strength and vitality, similar to that of a horse.

Centella asiatica, also known as Gotu kola (Centella asiatica), is a low-growing plant native to parts of Southeast Asia. It prefers humid areas and has played an important role in traditional systems such as Ayurveda for centuries.
Within these traditions, Centella asiatica is valued for its long history and diverse cultural applications. Due to the presence of various natural plant compounds, the plant has earned a permanent place in Asian herbal traditions.
Centella asiatica is recognizable by its creeping stems and small, rounded leaves. During the flowering period, small white to light pink flowers appear. Traditionally, the above-ground parts of the plant are primarily used.

Single herbal tincture made with dried herb of Centella asiatica (Hydrocotyles) (Asiatic Pennywort) (Gotu kola).
Centella asiatica, also known as Gotu kola (Centella asiatica), is a low-growing plant native to parts of Southeast Asia. It prefers humid areas and has played an important role in traditional systems such as Ayurveda for centuries.
Within these traditions, Centella asiatica is valued for its long history and diverse cultural applications. Due to the presence of various natural plant compounds, the plant has earned a permanent place in Asian herbal traditions.
Centella asiatica is recognizable by its creeping stems and small, rounded leaves. During the flowering period, small white to light pink flowers appear. Traditionally, the above-ground parts of the plant are primarily used.

The birch (Betula) is a tree that has held a special place in European cultures and traditions for centuries. Historically, the birch was sometimes seen as a symbolic or even sacred tree, partly due to its role in seasonal rituals and folk customs.
In early spring, just before the tree begins to bud, birch sap can be tapped. This time coincides with the period when the sap flow is most active. Young birch leaves are also traditionally collected during this phase. Both the sap and the leaves are part of ancient customs and have long been described in botanical and herbal sources.
Birch leaves naturally contain various plant compounds, including flavonoids, saponins, and tannins.

The birch (Betula) is a tree that has held a special place in European cultures and traditions for centuries. Historically, the birch was sometimes seen as a symbolic or even sacred tree, partly due to its role in seasonal rituals and folk customs.
In early spring, just before the tree begins to bud, birch sap can be tapped. This time coincides with the period when the sap flow is most active. Young birch leaves are also traditionally collected during this phase. Both the sap and the leaves are part of ancient customs and have long been described in botanical and herbal sources.
Birch leaves naturally contain various plant compounds, including flavonoids, saponins, and tannins.

The genus Blackberry (Rubus) belongs to the rose family and has more than 1400 species worldwide. More than 200 of these species grow in the Netherlands and Belgium.
Blackberries are prized primarily for their fruits, which range in color from red to dark blue. They have a sweet taste and can be eaten fresh or processed into jam, for example.
The leaves of the blackberry can be used to make herbal tea. After picking, the leaves should be dried in a dry and airy place, after which they can be used to make tea.

Bladderwrack (Fucus vesiculosus) is a species of brown algae in the genus Fucus. It is found along the northern coasts of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans and in the North Sea and Baltic Sea, often in kelp forests. The plant is notable for the air bladders that some varieties possess, which serve as flotation devices; however, there are also varieties without these bladders.
Bladderwrack belongs to the brown algae and naturally contains various polyphenols, including phlorotannins. The plant also contains minerals such as iodine, potassium, magnesium, calcium, and iron. Because of this natural composition, bladderwrack has been included in botanical and historical descriptions of seaweeds.

Single herbal tincture made with dried leaf of Peumus boldus (Boldo).
Boldo (Peumus boldus) is an evergreen tree native to South America and other warmer regions, including Chile, Peru, Brazil, Ecuador, Argentina, and North Africa. It prefers sunny, dry locations and can reach a height of 8 meters and a width of 5 meters. Female trees produce drupes that were traditionally used as a spice.
Boldo leaves naturally contain various plant compounds, such as alkaloids, essential oils, flavonoids, and tannins. In Chile, the leaves have been mentioned in traditional customs for centuries and described in historical texts. 

Boldo (Peumus boldus) is an evergreen tree native to South America and other warmer regions, including Chile, Peru, Brazil, Ecuador, Argentina, and North Africa. It prefers sunny, dry locations and can reach a height of 8 meters and a width of 5 meters. Female trees produce drupes that were traditionally used as a spice.
Boldo leaves naturally contain various plant compounds, such as alkaloids, essential oils, flavonoids, and tannins. In Chile, the leaves have been mentioned in traditional customs for centuries and described in historical texts. Today, boldo is valued worldwide for its distinctive leaves, botanical characteristics, and cultural significance.

Calcium is available in different forms, one of the better forms being calcium bisglycinate. Calcium bisglycinate has good bioavailability. It is a chelated form of calcium bound to two (bis) molecules of the amino acid glycine, which has more benefits for the body. Calcium is also involved in many body processes, including blood clotting, energy metabolism, muscles, bones, teeth, digestion, nervous system and cell division.
Today, many minerals are available in their inorganic form as nutritional supplements, such as oxides, carbonates and sulphates. However, these forms are poorly absorbed by our body. In nature, minerals occur in bioavailable forms, packaged in proteins, to prevent them from binding to other food components. This significantly increases their bioavailability. 

Calcium is available in various forms including calcium citrate and the even better form calcium bisglycinate. Calcium bisglycinate has good bioavailability. It is a chelated form of calcium bound to two (bis) molecules of the amino acid glycine which has more benefits for the body. Calcium is also involved in many body processes including blood clotting, energy metabolism, muscles, bones, teeth, digestion, nervous system and cell division.

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!

Single herbal tincture made with dried bark of Uncaria tomentosa (Cat's Claw).
Although the West has only recently discovered the benefits of this herb, many cultures native to the Amazon rainforest have been using cat's claw for centuries. It is known for its ability to keep joints flexible and to support the human body's immune system. The active ingredients of cat's claw are alkaloids, tannins and various other phytochemicals. Research has shown that some of these alkaloids can support the immune system.

Single herbal tincture made with dried herb of Orthosiphon aristatus (Cat's whiskers).
Cat's whisker (Orthosiphon aristatus), also known as Kumis Kutjing, has played an important role in Ayurvedic medicine for centuries due to its beneficial properties in treating urinary tract infections.
This plant belongs to the Lamiaceae family and thrives mainly in tropical and subtropical regions, preferring locations such as wetlands, along rivers and swamps, especially in Southeast Asia, especially Malaysia and Java. The name "cat's whisker" is derived from the white or lilac flowers with striking, thread-like stamens, sometimes up to 3 cm long.

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!

Chia, also known as Salvia hispanica, is a plant from the Lamiaceae family, originally from central and southern Mexico and Guatemala. The Aztecs cultivated this plant even before Columbus discovered America, and chia seeds were used as currency to the rulers. Today, chia is still prized in Mexico and Guatemala; the ground seeds are used in dishes, while whole seeds are often added to nutritious drinks.
The main purpose of growing chia is for its seeds, which are rich in omega-3 fatty acids. About 25-30% of the seed contains vegetable oil, including alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). Chia seeds are small and oval, about 1 mm in diameter, and have a color palette of brown, gray-black and white.

Chondroitin, like glucosamine, is a substance that occurs naturally in our tissues. This compound consists of complex sugar chains, also called polysaccharides. For optimal effectiveness, it is recommended to combine chondroitin with MSM and glucosamine.

Single herbal tincture made with dried root of Symphytum officinalis (Comfrey).
The common comfrey (Symphytum officinale) is common in the Netherlands and Belgium. Comfrey belongs to the rough-leaved family (Boraginaceae). It is a genus of plants consisting mainly of perennial herbs, not shrubs or trees. The calyx of the flower is cut by a quarter or completely, while the leaves are elongated to lanceolate and scattered.
Comfrey is traditionally used for ointments, wraps and compresses that help with broken bones, sprains and bruises.