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Safflower Flower is an herbaceous annual with many long sharp spines on the leaves. Safflower has been used in herbalism as a diaphoretic and diuretic. When prepared as tea, safflower produces strong perspiration and has thus been used to support seasonal respiratory changes.

Sage leaf (Salvia officinalis) is regarded by Ayurveda as specific for promoting a sense of calm, in addition to the herb's antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Senna Leaf is a strong anthraquinone-containing purgative that is used in to help relieve constipation. This East Indian leaf promotes bile flow in the liver. Long a favorite in Europe, senna will often promote a bowel movement in about 6-8 hours.

Shankpushpi (Evolvulus alsinoides) is used in Ayurvedic medicine to help restore our relationship with the original, clear quality of the mind. So named because its flowers resemble the shankha, or conch shell, this herb is an outstanding rejuvenative tonic.

Shatavari Root (Asparagus racemosus) is a cooling herb. It is thought to support long term stamina.

Skullcap is a member of the mint family, and has numerous uses in herbal medicine. The leaf is used as a mild relaxant; it helps renew the tissues of the nervous system, and benefits mood. Ayurveda says that skullcap enhances meditation and awareness and helps to reduces anger, jealousy and hatred. It is emotionally, as well as physically, calming.

Slippery Elm Bark is native to North America. A soothing, mucilaginous herb, slippery elm bark is used internally to soothe digestion and normalize bowel movements. The consistency comes from a high content of soluble fiber, which makes it valuable as a fiber laxative. As a poultice, it is a useful remedy for skin conditions. Slippery elm bark is also used as a throat-soothing herb, and is a primary ingredient in several over the counter herbal lozenges.

Spearmint Leaf has been used for culinary and medicinal purposes since the time of the ancient Romans. It is mildly soothing when used for digestive disorders and slightly relaxing overall. Ayurveda says that this herb helps to clears the mind and senses. Like all mints, spearmint is a mild diaphoretic that helps support respiratory health.

See St. John's Wort Leaf and Flower

St. John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum) is a yellow-flowering, perennial herb indigenous to Europe. The common name comes from its traditional flowering and harvesting on St John's Day, (June 24th). In herbal medicine, St. John's Wort is thought to be a mild mood elevator.

Stevia is a genus of about 240 species of herbs and shrubs in the sunflower family native to subtropical and tropical South America and Central America. The leaf is used primarily as a sweetener in South America. Locals there use it as a substitute for sugar for those who can't use sugar. Various glycosides, including stevoside - which is about 100 to 200 times sweeter than sugar - provide the sweetness. It is widely used as a non-sugar sweetener in other areas of the world, particularly in Japan.