Years Pharmacological studies show Kava Kava's active ingredients, kavalactones, produce physical and mental relaxation and a feeling of well-being. Used for over 3,000 years throughout the South Pacific for ceremonial purposes to create an hypnotic effect, it can also aid in deep restful sleep. In Germany, Kava kava is used as a nonprescription drug to reduce anxiety. Do not use if being treated for depression. Today it is still one of the most widely used herbal remedies in the world.
Licorice root is also a natural source of estrogen.
For a Healthier Liver Milk Thistle's active ingredient is silymarin, one of the most powerful liver-protecting substances known. Its nutritional benefits have been documented by numerous pharmacological and clinical studies. Milk Thistle nutritionally supports the liver's ability to renew itself by enhancing the growth of new, healthy cells. It assists the liver in repairing itself of damage caused by toxins, infection and the abuses of alcohol and fatty foods. It is recommended for those who smoke, drink and are exposed to environmental pollutants.