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	A.Vogel Herbal Remedies Ref: avogel Alfred Vogel, the renowned Swiss naturopath, established Bioforce to produce his world famous organically cultivated fresh herbal remedies, such as Arnica Gel and the cold and flu remedy, Echinaforce. Vogel, a pioneer in complementary medicine, championed the cause of holistic health, encouraging his patients to examine their diet and lifestyle as well as taking herbs. He made his remedies from whole, fresh, unadulterated plants within 24 hours of harvesting – a system still followed today.
	Agnus Castus 50ml Ref: 2177392 Also known as: Chaste Tree Uses: • Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) • Period pain • Teenage acne Description: This herb has a long tradition of use as a general balancer for the female hormones. Despite its common name, Chaste Tree, Agnus castus is actually a shrub found in the Mediterranean. The fruit of the plant is used in phytotherapy and gives off a pleasant peppermint-like smell.  Price:  £10.00
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	Echinaforce 50ml Ref: 0782037 Purple Coneflower, Echinacea purpurea Uses: • Colds and flu • Minor infections • Wound healing • Acne • Allergies Description: Echinacea is one of the most popular herbs used in Europe. Whilst there are two other species of Echinacea which may be found in use, tests have shown that Echinacea purpurea has the greatest activity. It is considered to be the prime remedy for the immune system and this view has been supported by extensive research. The Native Americans were the first to recognise the value of the plant, using it for wound healing and snakebites.  Price:  £10.00
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	Echinaforce Forte Tablets x 40 Ref: 2871515 All the advantages of fresh herb tincture in a convenient tablet form.  Price:  £11.00
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	Gingko Biloba 50ml Ref: 0782045 Also known as: Memory Tree Uses: • Poor memory • Cold hands and feet/Raynaud’s Disease • Chilblains • Tinnitus/dizziness • Impotence Description: This is probably one of the oldest medicinal herbs known to Man. Its use can be traced to the oldest Chinese Materia Medica dating back to around 3,000 BC. Traditional Chinese medicine describes the ability of Ginkgo leaves to benefit the brain. Today, numerous clinical trials have shown Ginkgo’s ability to improve brain function and therefore quality of life.  Price:  £10.00
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	Hypericum Complex 50ml Ref: 2177467 Also known as: St John’s Wort (Vogel brought this much loved herb together with organically grown Hops and Lemon Balm to create this comforting complex.) Uses: • Mild to moderate depression • Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) • Nerve pain eg. neuralgia, sciatica • Viral infections eg. shingles, cold sores Description: This herb is a traditional remedy for mild to moderate depression. It is commonly found in temperate countries and has been the subject of a large body of research.  Price:  £10.00
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	Menosan 50ml Ref: 0782060 Also known as: Salvia officinalis Uses: • Menopausal hot flushes • Excessive sweating • Sore throats Description: Sage is commonly used to enhance the taste of food. The plant is native to the Mediterranean, although it also grows well in temperate climes.  Price:  £10.00
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	Milk Thistle Complex 50ml Ref: 0600135 In Milk Thistle Complex Alfred Vogel brings the seeds of this very prickly plant together with four other important herbs whose beneficial effects have been known for centuries. Its benefits were myriad. and many of Vogel's patients found that it helped them to cope with the excesses of the modern world. Uses: • Liver tonic • Detox eg. hangovers • Fat metabolism • Psoriasis Description: Milk Thistle is a large plant with glossy, green, spiky leaves bearing conspicuous white veins. The flowers are large and purple. Milk Thistle seeds have a long history of medicinal use. It was previously used for its bitter properties, but more recently it has been recognised as an excellent remedy for liver complaints.  Price:  £10.00
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	Saw Plametto 50ml Ref: 2177350 Also known as: Sabal serrulata, Serenoa repens Uses: • Enlarged prostate • Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy (BPH) • Male pattern baldness • Impotence Description: This is a small palm with fan-shaped leaves. The fruit, which is dark red, is the size of an olive and contains a volatile oil known as Saw Palmetto oil. It is the fruit that is used medicinally.   Price:  £10.00
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	Solidago Complex 50ml Ref: 0605900 The majestic European Golden rod (Solidago virgaurea) and the fresh leaves from the elegant Birch are combined with two invasive but useful weeds, Horsetail and Restharrow, to make this tincture, which Alfred Vogel recommends throughout his writings. Also known as: Golden Rod Uses: • Fluid retention • Kidney tonic • Kidney stones • Detox Description: The herb Solidago is a traditional kidney tonic. It is a small, herbaceous plant found in temperate countries, often in the natural flora of grassy mountainous areas.  Price:  £10.00
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	Tormentil Complex 50ml Ref: 2177343 Potentilla tormentilla grows widely throughout Europe and was known by the herbalist Culpepper who mentioned its uses in his writings. In this remedy, the fresh seeds of young oats, a very popular herb with Alfred Vogel, are combined with the roots of Tormentil to create a gentle complex. Also known as: Potentilla tormentilla Uses: • Diarrhoea • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Description: The Tormentil herb is a member of the Rose family. It can be found all over Europe, growing wild in woods, moors and grassy pieces of ground. It is a small plant with yellow flowers. The root is thick and red on the inside, giving rise to its common name Bloodroot.  Price:  £10.00
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	Valerian-Hops Complex 50ml Ref: 2177418 Valerian, known in the Middle Ages as All Heal, grows in temperate climes worldwide. The unusually flavoured herb is known as Valeriana officinalis. Each autumn Alfred Vogel harvested the amazingly hairy roots of his crop, rich in active ingredients, from his organic fields and combined it with unpollinated female Hops to create this tincture. Also known as: Valeriana officinalis Uses: • Sleeping problems • Nervous anxiety and tension • Stress Description: This is a herb which is widely found across Europe. It is one of the oldest herbs in use and has been the subject of extensive research.   Price:  £10.00
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