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Herbs high in Vitamin B

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Herbs high in vitamin B:

Herbs can be a rich source of essential vitamins and minerals, including the entire B-complex of vitamins. The Vitamin B complex contains more than six of these essential vitamins, including thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, pyridoxine and cyanocobalamin, or more familiarly B1, B2, B3, B5, B6 and B12, respectively. Alfalfa and catnip are high in all six of these vitamins. Several other herbs, among them burdock root, hops, nettle and yellow dock, are high in B1, B2, B3 and at least one other B vitamin.

 

Alfalfa

One of the only complete plant sources of the entire B complex of vitamins, alfalfa is also high in vitamins A, C, D, E and K. In “Prescription for Nutritional Healing” James F. Balch, M.D. describes alfalfa as a liver detoxifier, colon cleanser, antifungal agent and aid to pituitary gland function, as well as a rich source of chlorophyll and nutrients, including a comprehensive array of vitamins, minerals and amino acids.

Burdock Root

According to David Hoffman’s “New Holistic Herbal,” burdock root is commonly used to relieve various skin conditions that produce symptoms of dryness and scaling, such as psoriasis and eczema. Hoffman says it is also a “bitter” that can be used to help with appetite and digestion by stimulating secretion of bile and other digestive juices. Burdock root is high in B1, B2, B3 and B5, as well as vitamins A and C.

Catnip

According to Hoffman, catnip induces sweating and may be used to alleviate a variety of cold and flu symptoms, from fever to diarrhea. It also produces a relaxing, sedative effect on nerves. According to Balch, catnip contains B1, B2, B3, B6 and B12, as well as the less-commonly reported B9.

Hops

Due to its relaxing effect on the central nervous system, hops is often used to relieve stress, anxiety, insomnia and potentially related symptoms like restlessness, headache and indigestion. It also has antiseptic and astringent properties. Balch lists hops as particularly high in vitamin B6, although it also contains B1, B2, B3 and B12, as well as vitamins A and C.

Nettle

Nettle has a wide variety of reported uses, from relieving eczema to nosebleeds, owing partly to its general tonic properties. Nettle is high in B1, B2, B3 and B5. Additionally, David Hoffman cites it as a particularly beneficial source of vitamin C, although it also contains vitamins A, D, E and K.

Yellow Dock

Yellow dock has reported benefits on the skin, digestion and gall bladder, among other systems of the body. Yellow dock is high in B1, B2, B3 and B5. It is also rich in vitamins A and C.

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Dr. Truman Berst

Doc Truman started his training in 1961 with Dr. Norma Myers, Master Herbalist and Dean of Green Shores Herbal College in Vancouver, B.C. Dr. Myers was an Iroquois Native American, and a close friend of Nurse Renee Cassie. Dr. Truman continued his research with Dr. Myers until her death in 1988, when she gave him Power of Attorney to carry on her Christian Ministry of Natural Health Research and Education. He received a BS, Masters, and Ph.D. from Green Shores Herbal College in Ethnobotany and Phytotherapy. He is a graduate Master Herbalist, Chartered Herbalist, and Master of Herbology. He also received his Credentials of Ministry and Bishops Certificate from The Christian Heritage Institute, Florence, Oregon. In the last 62 years, Truman has researched and studied with many of the world’s greatest advocates of natural healing, including Dr. John R. Christopher. He also was the Executive Director of Sales for Nature’s Herbs. He founded Health & Herbs a not-for-profit Unincorporated Private Member Association that is an outreach of Good Shepherd Ministries. Truman is a member of the, American Herb Association, American Botanical Council, and Herb Research Foundation. He has created more than 14,000 natural remedies in the forms of extracts, teas, powders, salves, creams, lotions, capsules and tablets and more.

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