Your A-Z Guide to Herbs for Better Health

Looking for nature-sourced ways to keep your health in check? We’ve rounded up a beneficial herb for every letter of the alphabet. They’re Mother Nature’s way to fight stress, keep joints healthy, soothe digestion, support heart health and so much more. You’re sure to find an herb to fit every wellness routine and health need. And since this isn’t an exhaustive list of the many herbs that promote wellbeing, when you’re finished reading be sure to check out the extensive selection of high-quality, carefully curated herbal supplements from Swanson Health . Ashwagandha Ashwagandha is an Ayurvedic herb with many uses, but it is most frequently used as an energizing, stress-fighting adaptogen. This herb promotes calmness and relaxation while enhancing mental and physical vitality. It’s also used to support sexual health for both men and women. 1 Learn more about adaptogens and how they work in 14 Adaptogenic Herbs for Healthy Stress Support. Boswellia Boswellia serrata is another time-honored herb with roots in Ayurvedic traditions. It’s used for comforting joints and promoting joint health. 2 We use a patent-pending “next-generation” Boswellia extract from AprèsFLEX® in our new herbal joint supplement, Pure Science Herbals Pure Joint , which goes to work fast to promote joint comfort in as few as 7 days! Ceylon Cinnamon Much more than a kitchen spice—cinnamon is loaded with antioxidants and offers seemingly endless health benefits. Cinnamon supports cardiovascular health, helps maintain healthy blood sugar levels already within the normal range, promotes effective insulin use, provides metabolic support and it may even promote cognitive health. 3 Bonus: It’s also delicious! Sprinkle Ceylon cinnamon powder on your oatmeal or try a full spectrum true cinnamon supplement to get the benefits. Dong Quai Dong quai is an herb in the same family as parsley and native to Japan and […]

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