DETOXIFYING TINCTURE

Licorice with a study published in the journal Food Chemistry found that it has antioxidant and immunostimulating properties and limits damage from the uncontrolled action of free radicals .It also has antimicrobial and antiviral activity

licorice acts against several bacteria, such as E. coli , B. subtilis, E. aerogenes, K. pneumoniae and S. aureus , while simultaneously inhibiting the reproduction of several viruses in vitro, such as herpes simplex virus , hepatitis A , B and C , influenza and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) .

The pentaneurus contains iridoidsglycosides ( Acubin ), flavonoids ( Apigenin ), tannins , plant acids, vegetable glue and silicon dioxide. It is very rich in vitamin B1 and riboflavin . Its healing properties are mentioned by Dioscorides, Galen and other famous doctors. Pentaneuro helps repair damaged tissues.

Pentaneuro is anti-catarrhal and expectorant, i.e. beneficial in respiratory diseases (cough, whooping cough, bronchial asthma, bronchitis, tuberculosis, respiratory catarrh). The decoction of the plant or the liquid obtained by distillation is considered a good collyrium because it contains iridoids .

Pentaneuro leaves contain substances that have an effect on reducing total lipids, triglycerides , cholesterol, and lipoproteins in the blood and are indicated as a preventive measure for heart disease. They help cleanse the body of excess cholesterol, raise the levels of good cholesterol in the blood and strengthen the capillaries.

Turmeric is a super anti-aging , antioxidant and anti-inflammatory spice.

Curcumin is the active phytochemical found in turmeric and is responsible for its distinctive color as well as its beneficial properties.

However apart from curcumin turmeric is loaded with numerous nutrients such as fiber, calcium, vitamins, minerals and trace elements .

no side effects, toxicity or any form of intolerance have been reported from the consumption of turmeric , apart from a few cases of light nausea or dizziness in huge quantities. Recent research has shown that the active substance curcumin has numerous beneficial benefits for all ages.

It includes the infamous free radicals. Molecules with highly unstable electrons that attack and cause damage to cell membranes, DNA, lipids and proteins in the body.

The main reason why antioxidants have a very beneficial effect on the body is the protection against oxidative stress by neutralizing free radicals.

In addition, curcumin strengthens the body's antioxidant capacity by activating specific body enzymes.

In other words, curcumin has a double antioxidant effect. It directly inhibits the action of free radicals and neutralizes them (reduction of oxidative stress) but also activates the body's antioxidant capacity.

The nettle is a common plant that exists in abundance in the Greek flora.

Despite the fact that the contact with the plant causes an unpleasant sensation, the complementary intake of nettle has been shown to have many benefits . The nettle is rich in mineral salts: calcium , copper , chlorine , potassium , silicon , sodium , iron . The decoction of the stinging nettle species ( Urticaurens ), which is also found in Greece , is an excellent diuretic and against gallstones, while the juice of its seeds stops bleeding. According to some herbalists, it helps to treat skin eczema, helps to reduce uric acid and generally contributes to good blood circulation.

Milk thistle ( silymarin ) is a flowering herb related to the daisy and ragweed family. Milk thistle seeds contain approximately 65%-80% silymarin , which is its main active ingredient. Milk thistle is used as a natural remedy for various health conditions. Dioskouridis , an important Greek doctor and botanist, from the year 40 AD . first described the healing properties of milk thistle.

High cholesterol levels can lead to heart problems and also increase the chance of stroke.

In a 2006 study it appears that milk thistle can play an important role in keeping cholesterol at low levels .

In fact, the results of a recent review and analysis showed that subjects taking systemic silymarin experienced a significant reduction in fasting blood sugar levels and HbA1c , a measure of blood sugar control [9].