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Horsetail
Medicinal Garden ₡1,900.00 Add to cartHorsetail
₡1,900.00
SKU: 0575 Category: Medicinal GardenScientific name: Equisetum hyemale
Family: Equisetaceae
Origin: Eurasia
Medicinal use: Horsetail can be an ally for weight loss thanks to its diuretic effect and its ability to dispose of toxins from our body through urine. As a remedy to eliminate fluid retention. It is one of its most common uses thanks to its potassium content. It is effective in cases of cystitis, urethritis, kidney stones, even prostatitis.
61 in stock
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Coca
Medicinal Garden ₡12,450.00 Add to cartCoca
₡12,450.00
SKU: 0560 Category: Medicinal GardenScientific name: Erythroxylum coca
Family: Erythroxylaceae
Origin: W America
Medicinal use: The coca leaf has medicinal effects as a digestive, either alone or in combination with other substances (as an infusion) and also as a local analgesic through its use in plasters. On the other hand, the infusion of coca leaf is an excellent palliative for altitude sickness for people who are not used to living in the high Andean areas. Also, it is used in traditional medicine for colds, coughs, and sore throats.
13 in stock
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Cardo Mariano
Medicinal Garden ₡2,550.00 Read moreCardo Mariano
₡2,550.00
SKU: 0475 Category: Medicinal GardenScientific name: Silybum marianum
Family: Asteraceae
Origin: Mediterannean, C Asia and Ethiopia
Medicinal use:Numerous clinical studies have demonstrated the importance of silymarin – the main biochemical component of milk thistle – as a hepatoprotective agent (it protects the liver from external agents), due to its ability to stimulate the detoxifying effect of liver cells. In addition, it can increase the synthesis of the protein hepatocytin, thereby promoting the regeneration of liver tissue.
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Pinkfringe
Medicinal Garden ₡1,900.00 Add to cartPinkfringe
₡1,900.00
SKU: 0445 Category: Medicinal GardenScientific name: Arthrostemma ciliatum
Family: Melastomataceae
Origin: Tropical America
Medicinal use: The main uses of this plant in traditional Mexican medicine are: to treat diabetes, urinary problems, venereal diseases (gonorrhea), as a diuretic and against kidney cancer. The tender stems are edible. Several species belonging to the genus Costus are used as food, paper or medicine in various tropical regions of America, Asia and Africa.
35 in stock
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Brahmi, Wather hyssop
Medicinal Garden ₡2,550.00 Add to cartBrahmi, Wather hyssop
₡2,550.00
SKU: 0335 Category: Medicinal GardenScientific name: Bacopa monnieri
Family: Plantaginaceae
Origin: Tropics and Subtropics
Medicinal use: This plant has a number of uses in medicine. It is a traditional treatment for epilepsy and asthma. It has antioxidant properties, in reducing the oxidation of fats in the blood. It is one of the most widely used natural nootropics with proven effects to stimulate memory, cognitive ability, and brain health. Human studies show plant extract has anti-anxiety effects
41 in stock
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Borage
Medicinal Garden ₡2,550.00 Add to cartBorage
₡2,550.00
SKU: 0330 Category: Medicinal GardenScientific name: Borago officinalis
Family: Boraginaceae
Origin: W and C Mediterranean
Medicinal use: Nowadays it is used in popular medicine as a diuretic, sudorific, against prostate inflammation, anti-stress and skin emollient. To benefit from the sudorific properties, the flowers are used, which are taken as an infusion. The leaves are used as a decoction to induce diuresis and as emollient plasters. Borage seed oil acts as an emollient and toner. It is considered beneficial for skin conditions, due to its content of niacin or nicotic acid.
40 in stock
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Bluebush
Medicinal Garden, Natural colorant garden ₡1,900.00 Add to cartBluebush
₡1,900.00
SKU: 0255 Categories: Medicinal Garden, Natural colorant gardenScientific name: Justicia tinctoria
Family: Acanthaceae
Origin: Mexico, C and S America
Medicinal use: The “blue bush” is a very rare bush which serves as an expectorant, mosquito repellent, relieves skin problems, can be used as a bleach and also strengthens hair. The “blue bush” is also used as a medicinal herb because it fights inflammation, varicose veins and pimples. It is also good against lice and for darkening hair.
25 in stock
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Astragalus
Medicinal Garden ₡3,750.00 Add to cartAstragalus
₡3,750.00
SKU: 0240 Category: Medicinal GardenScientific name: Astragalus membranaceus
Family: Fabaceae
Origin: China
Medicinal use: This plant stimulates the immune system through different mechanisms of action. It increases the number of stem cells in the bone marrow and lymphatic tissue, enhances the production of immunoglobulins, and stimulates macrophages. It helps activate T cells (white cells that play a fundamental role in cellular immunity). It has also been shown to be effective in the prevention and treatment of upper respiratory infections.
4 in stock
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Ashwagandha
Medicinal Garden ₡2,550.00 Add to cartAshwagandha
₡2,550.00
SKU: 0235 Category: Medicinal GardenScientific name: Withania somnifera
Family: Solanaceae
Origin: India, N Africa and Middle East
Medicinal use: Withania has been shown to be effective in reducing excess stress, a psycho-emotional condition that can lead to other disorders if not controlled. Due to its nature as a revitalizing plant, the one also known as orovale has been used to treat mild and specific depressive and anxious states. It is a prominent revitalizing agent, especially for the elderly, to slow down the loss of spirits and vitality, and to combat asthenia.
14 in stock
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Artemisia, Wormwood, Absinthe
Medicinal Garden ₡2,550.00 Add to cartArtemisia, Wormwood, Absinthe
₡2,550.00
SKU: 0225 Category: Medicinal GardenScientific name: Wormwood
Family: Artemisia absinthium
Origin: Eurasia and N Africa
Medicinal use: Woormwood contains essential oils, mucilage, choline, tannin resins and other compounds that give it natural medicinal properties such as an antiparasitic, antibacterial, analgesic, anticonvulsant, antiseptic, emollient, anti-inflammatory, soothing, tonic, stimulating and aperitif plant. wormwood is also used in traditional Chinese medicine, specifically in practices performed by acupuncturists.
35 in stock
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Arnica of Costa Rica
Medicinal Garden ₡1,900.00 Add to cartArnica of Costa Rica
₡1,900.00
SKU: 0215 Category: Medicinal GardenScientific name: Chaptalia nutans
Family: Asteraceae
Origin: N and S America
Medicinal use: This herb has several healing properties. For example, it stimulates blood flow and reduces bruising, due to its anti-inflammatory and soothing action. It can also relieve bumps, sprains, and muscle pain. Its power is associated with the improvement of bone problems. In addition to this, it acts on other ailments such as: bruises in the eyes, stretch marks, acne and arthritis. Like rue, it reduces rheumatic conditions such as varicose veins and hemorrhoids.
44 in stock
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Tea tree
Essential Oil garden, Medicinal Garden ₡3,200.00 Add to cartTea tree
₡3,200.00
SKU: 0210 Categories: Essential Oil garden, Medicinal GardenScientific name: Melaleuca alternifolia
Family: Myrtaceae
Origin: E Australia
Medicinal use: One of the most common uses for this product is to treat acne. It can be used directly on pimples and pimples to make them disappear quickly and without leaving marks. In addition, as it is a powerful antiseptic, it is ideal for healing wounds, burns and blisters. Thanks to its antifungal power, it can also be used to treat foot or nail fungus problems. It has also been shown to be effective in relieving athlete’s foot symptoms.
49 in stock