By Ella Owen, Nutrition Advisor and Samantha H.
From Chamomile to Red Clover, discover the herbal remedies that hero May’s fresh blooms
Every year, the first week in May is known as ‘National Wildflower Week,’ coinciding with the bloom of fresh flowers that summer inevitably brings. Created to draw attention to some of the most magnificent botanicals that grow naturally around the world, this week is a chance to highlight the need for the environmental preservation of our natural flora and champion the many holistic benefits of herbal ingredients. Handpicked by our in-house nutritionist, discover the extensive benefits of organic botanicals with our curated edit.
Chamomile Flowers
Not just a popular tea, chamomile flowers are traditionally used as a natural calming aid and may help improve your sleep quality. Grown in cool and dry conditions, they are thought to support the mind and body by helping to aid overall relaxation, soothe the stomach and combat symptoms of anxiety.
Made from the tops of these daisy-like flowers, the Nature’s Answer Chamomile Liquid Extract uses only sustainably sourced ingredients for a super-concentrated formula. Gluten-free and certified organic, this blend can be taken up to three times a day in water to help promote stress relief.
Eyebright Herb
Small, white flowers that often grow on grasslands and hilltops, Eyebright blooms between the months of May and September and is best known for its traditional use as a natural remedy for conditions of the eye. This includes weeping, stinging, dryness, irritation and many other common hay fever symptoms.
Produced using a Bio-Chelated process to achieve the purest results, the Nature’s Answer Eyebright Herb delivers a holistically balanced extract in the same synergistic ratios as the plant itself. Highly concentrated, this dietary supplement is especially useful during allergy season but can be taken year-round to promote optimum eye health.
Red Clover
Easily recognized due to its bold colour, Red Clover actually refers to the purple flowers that grow on top of this unique plant. It is the Red Clover tops on this plant that are known to be rich in naturally occurring constituents including flavonoids and isoflavones. Found in many areas of the country, especially fields and untouched landscapes, it can also be referred to as ‘Purple Clover’ due to the colour of the blooms.
In herbal traditions, Red Clover has been used for a variety of conditions, and is thought support detoxification of the lymphatic system and skin. Nature’s Answer’s Red Clover Tops (Trifolium pratense) is a concentrated, dried herbal extract that delivers a concentrated dose of this beneficial botanical.
Mullein Leaf
A botanical that has stood the test of time, Mullein is a flowering plant belonging to the figwort family. Typically containing an array of active plant compounds including flavonoids, saponins, tannins, coumarins and glycosides that are thought to have holistic body benefits, this plant is traditionally used as a restorative and soothing aid for irritation in the throat or coughing.
Made from the leaves and the plant itself, the Nature’s Answer Mullein Leaf extract is a unique, alcohol-free and concentrated formula. Each daily serving supplies a potent dose of 1,800 mg of Mullein Leaf extract and being in a liquid form, it provides fast and efficient absorption, making it ideal to keep in your remedy cabinet.
