There are over 500 species in the viola family, including pansies, all are medicinal. Odorata is a wild variety. Viola odorata (many species) Family: Violaceae – violet, pansy Parts used: flowers, leaves Actions Antioxidant Antitussive Anticancer Cathartic Emollient Laxative Nervine Nutritive Energetics/Body Systems Affected Cooling Pungent Nervous Lymph Immune Uses Lymph cleanser and support Immune support Female breasts and reproductive system support Blood cleansing Infect

Turmeric is among the most antioxidant-rich, anti-inflammatory, and immune-enhancing herbs available. Many experts say that combining turmeric with black pepper enhances its effectiveness and absorption significantly. Curcuma longa Family: Zingiberaceae - ginger Parts used: rhizome (root) Actions Adaptogen Alterative Anti-Inflammatory Antibacterial Antiviral Antifungal Anticancer Anticoagulant Antioxidant Carminative Cholagogue Hemostat Vulnerary Energetics/Body Systems Affec

free radical damage Antioxidant herbs protect the body against free radical damage. Free radicals are highly reactive compounds that bind to and destroy other molecules. They can form when we're exposed to environmental toxins and waste products, but they're also a normal byproduct of metabolism — meaning some free radical activity is simply part of being alive, not solely a result of outside exposure. Radioprotective herbs are a specific type of antioxidant that help counter