Ingredients

The bilberry bush is native to northern areas in Europe, the northern United States, and Canada. Its dark berries resemble blueberries. The berries and leaves of the bilberry plant have been used as medicine.

Ginkgo is a deciduous tree so ancient that it is commonly known as a “living fossil”; it is the last remaining species of a primitive family of plants. Ginkgo has a long history of use in Chinese medicine for treating cough, diarrhea, and other conditions.

Dandelion is native to Europe but found throughout temperate regions in the Northern Hemisphere. The flowers, leaves, and root of the plant have traditionally been used in Mexican and other North American medicine.

Milk thistle is a tall plant with large purple flowers that is native to Europe. It was introduced into North America by early colonists.

The word “sage” refers to many plants in the genus Salvia.

Fenugreek is a clover-like herb native to the Mediterranean region, southern Europe, and western Asia. Its seeds, which smell and taste like maple syrup, have been used as a spice and a traditional medicine. Because of its maple-like flavor, fenugreek has been used as a flavoring agent in foods, beverages, and tobacco.

Echinacea species are perennials that are closely related to sunflowers, daisies, and ragweed. Though widely cultivated today, echinacea species are native to areas east of the Rocky Mountains in the United States.

Elderberry is the dark purple berry of the European or black elder tree, which grows in Europe, North America, Western Asia, and North Africa.

Licorice is a perennial herb that is cultivated throughout Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. It is used as a flavoring in candy, other foods, and tobacco products.

Ginger is native to the warm parts of Asia and is now grown in parts of South America, Africa, and the Middle East. Its rhizome (underground stem) is used in food and for health purposes.