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Botanically-speaking, fennel seeds are not seeds, but are the fruits of the sweet fennel plant, an herb that has been cultivated for culinary and medicinal use for thousands of years. Fennel Seed, either chewed whole or brewed as a tea, is the premier carminative (relieves gas) in the world, especially for adults. In India, fennel seeds are routinely chewed after meals to aid digestion and to act as an herbal mouth freshener. Fennel also calms the nerves and promotes mental alertness. Traditionally, it was used also to loosen lung mucous and help clear the chest. Fennel has also been used to balance blood pressure and promote lactation.

Fenugreek Seed, an ancient herbal medicine, has shown some remarkable benefits in normalizing blood sugar. A legume found in southeastern Europe, northern Africa and western Asia, fenugreek seeds contain iron, vitamin A, vitamin B1, vitamin C and phosphates. The seed is also high in fiber and protein. Historically, fenugreek has been used for many kinds of digestive complaints such as gas, and has also been used to soothe the throat and help increase breast milk production.

Ancient flax seed has become a modern miracle food. Flax seed contains alpha linolenic acid, a type of plant-derived Omega-3 fatty acid, similar to those found in fish, such as salmon. Benefits of flax seed as shown in many studies include balancing total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol levels and supporting healthy blood triglyceride levels and blood pressure. Flax seed may also keep blood platelets from becoming "sticky," which may help support long term heart and circulatory health.

Fo-Ti is the American name for the herb Polygonum multiflorum. Native to China, Taiwan and Japan, fo-ti Root is one of the most popular herbs in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Once it has been boiled in a special black bean liquid, it is considered a superior herbal tonic food. The Chinese common name, He-Shou-Wu, is from the name of a famous herbalist whose infertility and general weakness was supposedly cured by the herb. TCM uses fo-ti to support healthy aging, stamina, hair and sexual health. Scientific evidence shows that it supports normal cholesterol levels and joint function, and helps protect the heart from oxidation damage.

Forsythia fruit is the dried seed pod of Forsythia suspensa, a lovely bright yellow flowering bush that is among the first spring blooms in many northern climates. Native to China, forsythia fruit is used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as a detoxifying remedy. Because of its detoxifying qualities, forsythia fruit often finds its way into TCM formulas for the kidneys and skin.

Concentrated, all-natural fruit puree provides rich fruit flavoring while maintaining inherent health benefits of the fruit. Fruits are cooked and then strained for the highest quality and taste.