Ingredients

The herb peppermint, a natural cross between water mint and spearmint, grows throughout Europe, North America, and the Mediterranean.

This fact sheet focuses on the use of soy by adults for health purposes.

Flaxseed has a long history of traditional use for health and industrial purposes. Originally cultivated near the Middle East, flaxseed was later used to make linen cloths in ancient Egypt, stews in Ethiopia, and laxatives in ancient Greece. In North America, European settlers used flaxseed to make poultices for cuts and burns and oil for paints.

Pomegranate is a small, fruit-bearing tree that comes from the Middle East and is now cultivated in many parts of the world, including the Mediterranean region, Southeast Asia, and the Southwestern United States.

Garlic is cultivated worldwide. It has a long history of use both in foods and for health purposes. Ancient writings from Egypt, Greece, and India describe its use for a variety of health problems, such as headache, pneumonia, throat conditions, and gastrointestinal disorders.

Cranberry is an evergreen shrub that grows in wet habitats in the Northeastern and North Central parts of North America.

Cinnamon is a spice that comes from the dried bark of various species of Cinnamomum trees. Ceylon cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum), known as “true” cinnamon, grows primarily in Sri Lanka. Cassia cinnamon (Cinnamomum aromaticum), grown in areas of southeastern Asia, is the most common type sold in North America.

Green, black, and oolong teas all come from the same plant, Camellia sinensis, but are prepared using different methods. To produce green tea, leaves from the plant are steamed, pan fried, and dried but not fermented. Black tea is fermented, and oolong tea is partially fermented.