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GUARANA IN CAPSULES, BENEFITS: NATURAL ENERGIZING
ORIGIN OF GUARANA Its scientific name is Paullinia cupana, guarana is one of the best-known native species of the biodiversity of the Brazilian Amazon, as well as being of great economic value. The tree […]
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COPAIBA OIL, USES, BENEFITS AND CONTRAINDICATIONS
ORIGIN OF COPAIBA OIL The copaifera officinalis is a tree of Amazonian origin, belonging to the family of the fabaceae. This tree can measure up to 100 feet tall and produces yellow flowers and […]
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ORGANIC MESQUITE (CAROB) POWDER, USES AND BENEFITS
ORIGIN OF MESQUITE Its scientific name is Prosopis pallida, the origin of the name “carob tree” goes back to the colonial era when the Spanish observed in this tree, known as “tacco” in Quechua, […]
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DRAGON’S BLOOD: USES, PROPERTIES AND CONTRAINDICATIONS
ORIGIN OF DRAGON’S BLOOD Dragon’s blood or grado’s blood resin, Croton lechleri is a product from the Amazon rainforest, used by native ethnic groups and spread in various regions of Peru, as well as […]
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WHAT IS YACON SYRUP? BENEFITS AND USES
ORIGIN OF YACON Its scientific name is Smallanthus sonchifolius, it emerged approximately 4500 years ago. There are archaeological evidences (ceramics, textiles, remains of roots) on the use of yacon in Nazca cultures (500 BC […]
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MORINGA: PROPERTIES, BENEFITS AND ORIGIN
ORIGIN OF MORINGA Moringa oleifera commonly known as moringa is a small and fast growing tree that usually reaches 10-12 meters in height, it is native to the Himalayas, but has been introduced in […]
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GANODERMA O REISHI, INTEGRAL NATURAL PROTECTOR
ORIGIN OF THE GANODERMA OR REISHI The history of Ganoderma lucidum as a food supplement has been extensively documented in the oldest Chinese pharmacopoeia, “Shen Nong’s Herbal Classic.” It is known by the name […]
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SACHA INCHI OIL, OMEGA 3, 6 AND 9. USES, PROPERTIES AND BENEFITS
ORIGIN OF SACHA INCHI Scientifically known as Plukenetia volubilis L. better known in the world as “the peanut of the Inca”, it is a native plant of the Peruvian Amazon. Its historical wealth dates […]
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TURMERIC OR CURCUMA: PROPERTIES, BENEFITS AND CONTRAINDICATIONS
ORIGIN OF TURMERIC Its scientific name is Curcuma longa L. It is a plant of the Family Zingiberaceae (same kion family) originating from Southeast Asia. It is known worldwide as an aromatic spice, used […]
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