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Naturally sweet, cultivated oats date back to at least 2000 B.C.E. and have been a staple breakfast grain in England, Scotland and Germany for centuries. Today we know that oats contain important soluble fiber, more than many grains, which provides satiety and sustained energy. Recent research has shown that oats are also an excellent source of polyphenol antioxidants.

Orange peel, as with all citrus peels, is used in herbal medicine as a digestive aid. Orange peel help relieve occasional abdominal bloating, nausea and poor appetite. Traditionally, citrus peel was used to expel phlegm and to support normal function in the chest and diaphragmatic region. Citrus peel is pungent, bitter and warm.

Oregano Leaf is a world-class germ buster. It is a close botanical and chemical cousin to thyme and savory. All are in the mint family and contain the major constituents thymol and carvacrol, both of which are highly antiseptic. Compared to the antibacterial drug phenol, carvacrol is 1.5 times more potent, while thymol is 20 times more powerful. In scientific tests, oregano was the only tested spice that inhibited all fungi. It also treats indigestion, relieves minor head pain and promotes sweating. Historically oregano was known to loosen respiratory phlegm, so it was targeted for lung and sinus support.

Oregon Grape (Mahonia aquifolium) is a deciduous evergreen shrub, which gets its name from the clusters of purple berries that resemble grapes. Rich in berberine, the root is used by herbalists to help cool the body and support healthy immune function.