Joanna Evans rounds up new and noteworthy finds in the world of natural health, beauty, home and wellness.
Fushi
Guduci, $21.62/£9 (60 caps)
US: www.amazon.com UK: www.fushi.co.uk
The popular Ayurvedic herb Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia) has been found to reduce hay fever symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose and nasal congestion.1 Fushi’s formula is freshly ground from organic dried herb and encapsulated within three days to ensure freshness and efficacy. Each capsule supplies 300 mg of Guduchi and is free of fillers, binders, gluten, preservatives and artificial colors and flavorings.
Terranova
Quercetin Nettle Complex, £18.40 (about $25.65, 50 caps)
Containing no fillers, binders or other additives, this vegetarian complex is a synergistic combination of natural antihistamines and anti-inflammatories to help combat hay fever, including nettle leaf (Urtica dioica) and turmeric root (Curcuma longa) plus the nutrients quercetin, vitamin C and bromelain. There’s also the herb elderflower (Sambucus cerulea), said to reduce the buildup of mucus.
A. Vogel
Allergy Relief/Pollinosan, $18/£10.50 (120 tablets)
US: www.amazon.com UK: www.avogel.co.uk
These tablets, sold as Allergy Relief in the US and Pollinosan in the UK, contain homeopathic preparations of seven tropical herbs including Galphimia glauca, which is just as effective as standard antihistamines for hay fever relief, according to scientific studies.2 Luffa operculate, Aralia racemosa and Ammi visnaga also feature in the nondrowsy formula. If you can’t tolerate lactose, try the A.Vogel Luffa Complex Tincture instead.
Unbeelievable health, Bee Calm and Bee Rested, $18.19/£12.99 each (20 capsules)
New to Unbeelievable Health’s brilliant range of targeted supplements are Bee Calm and Bee Rested, two research-based products formulated by nutritionists to support health and wellbeing during hectic or troubling times. Bee Calm is a blend of lemon balm, passion flower and Rhodiola extracts, plus magnesium, royal jelly and lion’s mane mushroom, designed to help you cope with stress, while Bee Rested contains chamomile, lavender and Griffonia seed extracts to aid a better night’s sleep. Both products are vegetarian, free of gluten, sugar, yeast, soy and GM ingredients, and can be swallowed whole or opened and sprinkled into food or drinks.
Inlight Beauty, Skin Aid Kit, £37 (around $51, 5 × 7 mL)
Luxury 100 percent organic beauty brand Inlight makes a range of wellness ointments to relieve everything from dry, itchy skin to sore muscles and joints. Now, they’re available together in this handy kit, which contains mini versions of all five ointments in an organic cotton zipped travel bag. There’s Turmeric & Calendula Relief Balm to ease dry, itchy patches, Calendula & Damask Rose Soothing Balm to calm and moisturize sensitive skin, Propolis & Tea Tree Rescue Balm to banish breakouts, Rosemary & Hypericum Recovery Balm to help maintain healthy joints and muscles, and Arnica & Hyssop Trauma Balm to speed recovery from bumps and bruises. The set would make a great addition to your first aid kit, at home or away.
Kjaer Weis, The Quadrant, from $36/£33
US: www.kjaerweis.com UK: www.contentbeautywellbeing.com
Leading natural, sustainable makeup brand Kjaer Weis has launched its first eyeshadow palette, The Quadrant, a collection of four eyeshadow shades that comes in two gorgeous colorways and a choice of two refillable cases. Unlike the majority of cosmetics, the eyeshadows contain no nasty ingredients—they’re 70 percent organic and all certified natural. We love the pretty neutral shades of the ‘Wanderer’ palette, which are perfect for spring.
RecovaPro, RecovaPro Lite, $175/£159
US: www.recovapro.com UK: www.recovapro.co.uk
If lockdown has left you with aches and pains—whether from being hunched over a screen for hours on end or one too many online workouts—this percussion massage gun might be able to help. An award-winning design weighing just 700 grams (1.5 lbs), RecovaPro Lite is a lightweight massage device that’s easy to hold, whisper quiet and can be used to ease back, shoulder and neck pain and even arthritis. It comes with five speed settings, four attachments to target different areas of the body, and is available in five colors.
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J Ethnopharmacol, 2005; 96: 445–9 |
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Wien Med Wochenschr, 1997; 147: 323–7 |
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