Herbal Products for Healthy, lifestyle

Welcome to everything naturally healthy - botanicals - herbs - oils - juices - herbal teas -amber and more

The Healthy Shed have a mission to inform and help people understand what foods and supplements are good for specific reasons, so they are able to make a choice based on detailed knowledge of each product. All the products we supply are wholly natural with many being traced back to the early Egyptians.

We believe that there is no such thing as a new Superfood, just products which have been re-discovered as there is an increasing awareness that eating healthily has a mutitude of benefits. It is also our belief that it is not necessary to pay inflated prices for supplements which have few proven benefits. That is why at The Healthy Shed we supply only natural products from selected suppliers at affordable prices. We invite you to browse through our range of products on this website and look forward to answering any questions and providing assistance with ordering

We can also provider advice on healthy eating recipes, mostly vegan. We regularly show our products at Aylesbury market, and other venues from time to time usually within Buckinghamshire and look forward to welcoming you to our market stall.

Our products are sourced from suppliers using only natural ingredients from the natural environment that surrounds us. There is no impact footprint as the commodities are all growing in the wild on a continual renewable life cycle.

For centuries these botanical products have been known for their health-giving properties. Ancient Egyptian scripts frequently refer to the benefits of many plants being used to improve health. So too did Hippocrates in ancient Greece. Few, if any, of these products here today are not new 'discoveries' but have been around for millennia.

Some Super-Plants

MILK THISTLE

Milk thistle is an herbal remedy derived from the milk thistle plant, also known as Silybum marianum.

Its herbal remedy is known as milk thistle extract. Milk thistle extract has a high amount of silymarin (between 65–80%) that has been concentrated from the milk thistle plant.

The silymarin extracted from milk thistle is known to have antioxidant, antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties (2Trusted Source, 3Trusted Source, 4Trusted Source).

In fact, it has traditionally been used to treat liver and gallbladder disorders, promote breast milk production, prevent and treat cancer and even protect the liver from snake bites, alcohol and other environmental poisons.verywhere there is Sea

NETTLE LEAVES

Stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) is an herb native to parts of Europe, Africa, Asia, and North America. Civilisations as old as Ancient Greece used this plant for its medicinal properties,

It is claimed that Nettle::

Reduces inflammation

Relieves allergies

Reduces arthritis pain

May increase free testosterone

May relieve benign prostatic hyperplasia

May decrease blood pressure and blood sugar

Acts as a diuretic

Nettle can either be taken as a natural juice or as a tea

DANDELIONS

Although most people think of dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) as a weed, the plant has long been used in herbal medicine to aid in digestion and help stimulate appetite. The entire dandelion plant from root to blossom is edible.

When used for medicine, the dried or fresh root can be made into teas, tinctures, infusions, and poultices.

In traditional Chinese and Native American medicine, dandelion root has long been used to treat stomach and liver conditions. Herbalists today believe that it can aid in the treatment of many ailments, including acne, eczema, high cholesterol, heartburn, gastrointestinal disorders, diabetes, and even cancer.

ELDERBERRY

At sites in Switzerland and Italy, researchers have uncovered evidence that the elderberry may have been cultivated by prehistoric man. There are also recipes for elderberry-based medications in the records dating as far back as Ancient Egypt where some Ancient Egyptians even had the tincture buried with them. Historians, however, generally trace the tradition of the elderberry’s healing power back to Hippocrates, the ancient Greek known as the “father of medicine,” who described this plant as his “medicine chest” for the wide variety of ailments it seemed to cure.. Beneficial for the immune system

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Baltic Amber Tincture

Amber is a coniferous resin that has been known for many years, In folk medicine it was used for preventive purposes. It is believed that amber tincture can have healing effects on respiratory tract diseases, gastrointestinal complaints, headaches and rheumatic pains. It also has very beneficial effects on the work of the thyroid gland. Amber tincture is made by adding to 95% spirit. Amber does not dissolve in the spirit but releases microscopic particles, colouring the spirit to a golden brown. When ready it should be rubbed on the painful places on the body. Amber tincture has strong anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. Good to use to relieve muscle and bone pain.

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Elderflower - Health Benefits

Elder flower has been used in traditional medicine all over the world in many different cultures due to its antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties. The most common uses are for colds and flu, sinus infections, and other respiratory disturbances. As a supplement, elder flower also has diuretic and laxative properties and is helpful in relieving occasional constipation. Elder flower has antibacterial and antiviral properties and may also help alleviate some allergies and boost the functioning of the immune system. Topically, elder flower might help reduce pain and swelling in joints due to some forms of arthritis and is used to stop bleeding. As an oral rinse, elder flower can be used for its antiseptic properties as a mouthwash and gargle. Elder flower also reduces blood sugar levels, very similar to the way insulin works.