This document discusses various botanicals and their properties. It provides descriptions of acai berry, alfalfa leaf, ashwagandha, bacopa extract, broccoli powder, chlorella, cranberry, fennel seed, goji berry, gotu kola, grape seed extract, green tea, guarana extract, kudzu root, lychee fruit, maca, milk thistle, moringa, noni juice, red ginseng, and differences between types of ginseng. Each botanical's effects on health, potential benefits, and uses are outlined. The document is Jinny and Beth's non-medical reference guide on various botanicals.

1. BOTANICALS
What are BOTANICALS?
BY Jinny Beth Lynn

2. Jinny & Beth's study of
BOTANICALS.
● This is Jinny & Beth's study of what are
BONTANICALS
● This is all for our reference, personal opinion &
for personal use.
● This is not intended in anyway for medical
advise or doctor advise.
● We, are just hanging out shooting the breeze
and wondering just what is a health botanical?

3. Just what are Botanical?
● Herbs are a subset of botanical Products made
from botanical that are used to maintain or
improve health may be called herbal products,
botanical products, or phytomedicines.
● In naming botanicals, botanists use a Latin
name made up of the genus and species of the
plant.

7. Botanical: ACAI BERRY

8. More on Botancial Acai berry

9. ALFALFA LEAF

11. ALFALFA LEAF

12. WHAT IS ASHWAGANDHA?
● ASHWAGANDHA: is widely used to facilitate
over all health & promote longevity.
● It is a positive effect for re- leaving stress. It is
used sometimes for anti stress.
● Also used as a antioxidant.
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13. The Amazing ASHWAGANDHA
BOTANICAL

14. ASHWAGANDHA SUPPLEMENTS

15. ASHWAGANDHA

17. BACOPA EXTRACT
● What is BACOPA EXTRACT?
● This herbal remedy, also commonly known as Brahmi, has
a proven track record for improving memory and factual
recall.
● Once a somewhat obscure plant in the Western world
used only in Indian medicine, Bacopa Monnieri is now a
popular component of nootropic supplements like Alpha
Brain.
● Both scientific reports and user reviews of Bacopa
Monnieri concur that the supplement also has powerful
anxiolytic and anti-depressive properties.

18. BACOPA EXTRACT
BACOPA EXTRACT: It is now available & is now
in the USA to be considered as a treatment &
cure for Alzheimer's disease & Parkinson's.
Bacopa is commonly used for Alzheimer's
disease, improving memory, anxiety & attention
deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) among many
other uses.
How does it work? Bacopa might increase certain
brain chemicals that are involved in thinking,
learning, and memory.

19. BACOPA EXTRACT
● Bacopa monnieri/BACOPA EXTRACT for PD. A very good
and informative article on Natural therapies for Parkinson.
● An extract from it is as follows "Bacopa monnieri (Bm) is
an herb that contains antioxidative, anti-inflammatory, anti-
microbial, neuroprotective, and memory enhancing
properties.
● Bm extract has been found to improve cognitive function
and movements in animal studies.".
● Bacopa monnieri for PD - Parkinson's Movement |
HealthUnlocked
● healthunlocked.com/parkinsonsmovement/posts/1374117
97/bacopa-monnieri-for-pd

20. BACOPA SOLD AS A PLANT

21. BACOPA EXTRACT
● Bacopa is a genus of 70–100 aquatic plants
belonging to the family Plantaginaceae.
● It is commonly known as waterhyssop (or
water hyssop.
● Bacopa monnieri, syn. Herpestis monniera, is
important in Ayurvedic medicine and has been
used, particularly in India, for several thousand
years in the belief that it helps mental
functioning, including comprehension, memory
and recollection.

22. Broccoli Powder is a Botanical
● Benefits of Broccoli Powder:
● Broccoli, a member of the cruciferous family of
vegetables, contains high levels of healthy
compounds called glucosinolates.
● When you chop broccoli or chew it, these
compounds become activated and can provide
beneficial health properties.
● If you don't get enough Broccoli in your diet try
Broccoli Powder or Broccoli Extract.
●

23. Broccoli Powder is a Botanical

25. Broccoli EXTRACT is a Botanical

26. Chlorella Botanical
● Detoxifies Heavy Metals.
● Detoxifies Radiation and Chemotherapy.
● Supports Your Immune System.
● Promotes Weight Loss.
● Makes You Look Younger.
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27. Chlorella Botanical

28. Chlorella Botanical

29. Chlorella Botanical

30. Cranberry Botanical

33. FENNEL SEED BOTANICAL

35. GOJI BERRY BOTANICAL

37. GOTU KOLA BOTANICAL
● It may help boost cognitive function. A small
2016 study found the effects of gotu kola
extract:
● It may help treat Alzheimer’s disease.
● Gotu kola has the ability to enhance memory
and nerves.
● It may help reduce anxiety and stress.
● It may act as an antidepressant.

39. GOTU KOLA BENEFITS

40. GRAPE SEED EXTRACT IS A
BOTANICAL
● Reduces Blood Pressure.
● Improves Blood Flow
● Reduces Oxidative Damage: Elevated blood
levels of “bad” LDL cholesterol
● Improve Collagen and Bone Strength.
●

41. GRAPE SEED EXTRACT

42. GREEN TEA EXTRACT
● Green Tea improves: Skin Quality; With an
impressive concentration of catechins and
polyphenolic compounds
● Green tea acts as a Antioxidants: Similarly,
those antioxidants can help prevent chronic
inflammation.
● Green tea helps with Heart Health. There is a
significant amount of research on the effects of
green tea extract on heart.
● Green tea aides in Weight Loss.

43. GREEN TEA IS A BOTANICAL

45. GUARANA EXTRACT IS A
BOTANICAL
● What is guarana good for?
● Guarana: is the dried paste made from the
crushed seeds of P. cupana or P. sorbilis, a
woody perennial shrub native to Brazil and
other regions of the Amazon.
● It bears orange-yellow fruits that contain up to 3
seeds each. The seeds are collected and dry-
roasted over fire.

46. GUARANA SEED EXTRACT IS A
BOTANICAL
● What is the difference between guarana and caffeine?
● The difference between guarana and caffeine is that
the former is a type of plant, and the latter is a
chemical ingredient.
● Caffeine is one of the many chemical compounds
naturally occurring in guarana plants.
● This ingredient was first called guaranine on the
ingredient labels of products containing guarana.

47. GUARANA PLANT WITH SEED

49. Kudzu Root is also a BOTANICAL
● KUDZU ROOT: helps reduce alcoholism.
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50. Kudzu Root is also a BOTANICAL

51. KUDZU ROOT helps with over
eating.

53. LYCHEES BOTANICAL

54. LYCHEE FRUIT HEALTH
BENEFITS

55. LYCHEE FRUIT

56. MACA BOTANICAL
● What are the benefits of maca root for women?
● MACA & MACA ROOT: is necessary for
supporting mood and overall brain health.
● Maca’s protective effects: for the brain has
shown promising results, offering many
researchers hope for finding a natural
alternative to cognitive-enhancement drugs.

60. Side Effects of Maca Roots
● Worsens Symptoms of Thyroid Disease
● Maca root contains more than 50µg of iodine,
which worsens the side effects of thyroid
disease. People with thyroid diseases are
warned not to eat Maca root.
● Causes Goiters
● Another dangerous side effect of Maca root
consumption is goiters, caused by the
Glucosinolate chemical in raw Maca root.
● Combined with a low sodium diet, Maca root
increases the development of goiters.

61. Side Effects of Maca Roots
● Allergy
● Some people are allergic to Maca root. Symptoms include hives,
fatigue and flushed skin.
● Increased Sex Drive
● A positive side effect of consuming Maca root is an increased sex
drive.
● Maca root is loaded with vitamins that promote testosterone
production in the body, causing men to experience increased libido.
● Increased Endurance
● Maca root increases physical endurance in men. Maca root promotes
testosterone production in the body, which enables men to participate
in physical activities for longer periods of time.

62. MILK THISTLE BOTANICAL

64. MORINGA OLEIFERA BENEFITS:
● MORINGA belongs in the botanical family.
● The nutritional benefits of moringa oleifera: are
in abundance.
● It is a great source of a number of vitamins and
minerals including Vitamin A, Vitamin C,
magnesium, potassium, calcium, protein and
iron

67. MORINGA BENEFITS
● Moringa Benefits Hormonal Balance, Digestion, Mood:
● 1. Provides Antioxidants and Anti-Inflammatory Compounds.
● 2. Balances Hormones and Slows the Effects of Aging.
● 3. Helps Improve Digestive Health.
● 4. Balances Blood Sugar Levels, Helping Fight Diabetes.
● 5. Protects and Nourishes the Skin.
● 6. Helps Stabilize Your Mood and Protects Brain Health

68. MEDICINAL USE OF MORINGA

69. NONI JUICE IS ALSO A
BOTANICAL
● What is Tahitian Noni Juice?
● Noni juice (sometimes called Tahitian noni juice
or Hawaiian noni juice) is derived from the fruit
of an Indian mulberry plant located in the global
subtropics and tropics.

70. NONI JUICE IS A BOTANICAL
● What are the benefits of Noni for men?
● Noni is often combined with other fruits and
marketed as a health-promoting beverage.
● The U.S. National Cancer Institute is currently
studying noni's potential role in fighting prostate
cancer.
● The large amounts of antioxidants in noni may
help resist heart disease.
● Noni may hep treat sexual dysfunction.

71. NONI JUICE FIGHTS PROSTATE
CANCER

73. RED GINSENG
● What is red ginseng?
● Korean red ginseng is a plant that grows in
Asia.
● It’s sometimes known as Asian ginseng,
Chinese ginseng, or panax ginseng. Korean red
ginseng should not be confused with Siberian
ginseng or American ginseng.
● Siberian and American ginseng are different
plants that serve different needs.

74. RED GINSENG USES
● It is believed to strengthen immunity due to its natural
vitamin and mineral content and may be used as a natural
detoxifier.
● Korean red ginseng reduces cortisol levels in the
bloodstream, which is useful to diabetics, as cortisol
interferes with insulin production.
● As a high dosage of ginseng reduces blood pressure,
Korean red ginseng may be especially beneficial for
individuals with hypertension.
● Anti-inflammatory properties found in Korean red ginseng
may be helpful for treating rheumatoid arthritis without the
use of steroids.

75. RED GINSENG USES

76. DIFFERENCE BETWEEN RED
GINSENG & GINSENG
● The main difference between the Wild
American ginseng and Asian ginseng is that the
American ginseng has “cooling” properties,
while Korean ginseng has more “warming”
properties.
● However, they all act as an effective
rejuvenator, and they provide protection against
both psychical and psychological stresses.
Some types of ginseng, such as red ginseng,
do have more specific uses.

77. ●What is the difference between
the types of Ginseng?
● Ginseng: has been used for thousands of years by the
Chinese and Native Americans. The Chinese name, Ren
Shen means "Man-Root" because it is shaped like a
human.
● There have been over 3,000 scientific studies published
on Ginseng. Studies have examined the anti-tumor, anti-
infective, nervous system, lipid lowering, and anti-fatigue
activity of ginseng.
● Ginseng: helps the body adapt to stress, protects the body
against radiation, and increases sperm count, and
stabilizes blood sugar levels.

78. ●What is the difference between
the types of Ginseng?
● Ginseng can differ depending upon the species, the way it
is prepared, and of course the dose administered.
● There are two main kinds of Ginseng: American and
Asian.
● American Ginseng: Panax quinquefolium, grows wild in
many states although it is cultivated mainly in Wisconsin.
● American Ginseng: generates body fluids and is said to
clear heat. Those who can benefit most from American
Ginseng are individuals that are under stress, athletes &
people who feel hot and thirsty.
● They may also have coughing, or coughing up blood,
which indicates heat according to traditional Chinese
Medicine.

79. ●What is the difference between
the types of Ginseng?
● Asian Ginseng, Panax Ginseng, is usually
imported to the US from either China or Korea.
● It is traditionally used to treat cold syndromes,
which include cold limbs, weak pulse,
exhaustion, and shortness of breath.
● White Ginseng usually refers to untreated
ginseng, and is said to be less warm than red
Ginseng.
● Typically red Ginseng is steamed and cured
with other herbs giving it a dark red
appearance; most Korean Ginseng is red.

80. American Ginseng uses:
● American Ginseng:help with to moisten the
lungs; therefore it can be used for chronic
cough that is difficult to expectorate, shortness
of breathe.
● Ginseng has been used at least 1,000 years
to treat patients who are exhausted, feel cold,
may have weak limbs /or chronic loose stools.
● Ginseng: have been used to help people
overcome serious conditions such as
impotence, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, and
fibromyalgia.

81. Ginseng uses
● Modern Ginseng formulas have also been used
in conjunction with western medical approaches
to treating patients with HIV, and patients
undergoing chemo and radiotherapy.
● Ginseng is considered a botanical.
● Asian Ginseng is considered a "big guns".

82. HOW TO USE GINSENG
● Asian Ginseng: is considered a "big gun" & should not be
indiscriminately used especially by itself.
● Headache, elevated body temperature, digestive upset,
rash, fever, irritability, and insomnia are possible signs that
Ginseng is not appropriate.
● It should not be taken at the same time as caffeine or
other stimulants.
● Good quality Ginseng is expensive.
● Superior grade Ginseng can run several thousand dollars
per pound.
● For this reason, it makes no sense to shop for the
cheapest Ginseng or Ginseng products.

85. What is Eleuthero Ginseng?
● Eleuthero Ginseng:, sometimes referred to as
Siberian Ginseng, is really not ginseng at all but
is in fact a distant cousin.
● It belongs in a different botanical species:
Eleutherococcus Senticosus.
● Eleuthero Ginseng grows in northern China and
Russia.
● Although it is used to help the body adapt to
stress, it is less specific as a medicinal herb
than Asian or American Ginseng.

87. BENEFITS OF GINSENG

89. TURMERIC BOTANICAL USES
● What is turmeric used for?
● Turmeric: is used as a spice in curry powders
and mustard.
● It is being investigated in clinical trials for the
treatment and prevention of cancers,
particularly of the gastrointestinal tract, and for
treatment of colitis and Alzheimer and
Huntington diseases.

92. Stevia Leaf BONTANICAL
● Benefits of Stevia Leaf (#Top Natural
Sweetener for Diabetes)
● Favorite Natural Sweetener.
● Lowers Blood Pressure.
● Prevents Heart Disease.
● Prevents Risks of Diabetes.
● Has minimal effects on Blood Glucose

94. STEVIA LEAF PLANT

95. STEVIA AS A SWEETNER FOR
DIABETES

97. Wild Blueberry Benefits

98. Wild Blueberry Botanical
● What are the benefits of blueberries?
● Health benefits of blueberries: Boost Immune
System.
● The antioxidants like vitamin A, vitamin B
complex, vitamin C, vitamin E, anthocyanin,
copper, iron, selenium, & zinc contain in
blueberries help boost the body’s immune
system so enable the body to fight against viral
and bacterial infections.

101. What is the botanical Yerba Mate?
● Yerba mate: is a species of the holly genus,
with the botanical name Ilex paraguariensis A.
St.-Hil., named by the French botanist Auguste
François César Prouvençal de Saint-Hilaire.
●

102. Yerba Mate
● Yerba Mate and Green Tea have these benefits
in common:
● High-antioxidant capacity/reduce oxidative
stress.
● High amounts of minerals and vitamins
(potassium, manganese, phosphorus, sodium,
nitrogen, etc.,...
● Promote healthy gastrointestinal tract.
● Improve digestion.
● Promote healthy heart.

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