Vitamins
in Herbs
(from
the book Complete book of Witchcraft by Raymond Buckland)
Plant vitamins are easier to digrest than vitamins and minerals of fish or animal origins.
Vitamin A: Needed for night vision and fuctions of cells of skin and mucous membranes. Vitamin A is stored in the body, but under stress and strain, a suplus is radipidy dissipated.
Botanical
Sources: Alfalfa herb, Annato seed,Dandelion, Lamb's Quarters,
Okra Pods,
Paprika, Parsley herb and Watercress.
Vitamin B1(Thiamine): Needed for growth and maintaining normal appetite.
Botanical Sources:
Bladderwrack, Dulse, Fenugreek, Kelp, Okra and Wheat Germ.
Vitamin B2(Riboflavin): Needed for normal growth of children. Good nutrition in adults.
Botanical Sourses:Bladderwrack,
Dulse, Fenugreek, Kelp and Saffron.
Vitamin B12:
Essential for normal development otaminf red blood cells. B12 also acts
as a
growth factor for children and helps to put on weight on under-weight children.
Botanical Sources:
Alfalfa, Bladderwrack, Dulse, Kelp.
Vitamin C:
Needed for heathy teeth and gums; prevents scurvy. Vitamin C is destroyed
by
heat, cooking, low temperatures and oxidation. This vitamin is NOT stored
in the
body. A fresh supply must be provided daily!
Botanical Sources:
Buffalo Berry, Burdock Seed, Capsicum, Coltsfoot, Elder Berries, Parsley,
Marigold, Oregano, Paprika, Rose Hips and Watercress.
Vitamin D:
Needed for building and keeping good bones and teeth. Prevents rickets.
A
limited amount is stored in the body.
Botanical Sources:
Annato Seed, Watercress and Wheat Germ.
Vitamin E:
Abundant in many plants' seeds. The need for Vitamin E has not yet been
fully
established, but it is essential for full and proper nutrition.
Botanical Sources:
Alfalfa, Avena Sativa, Bladderwrack, Dandelion leaves, Dulse, Kelp,
Linseed, Sesame, Watercress and Wheat Germ.
Vitamin G (B2): Essential in preventing a deficiency disease.
Botanical Sources:
Hydrocotyle Asiatica.
Vitamin K: Necessary in the physiological process of blood clotting.
Botanical Sources:
Alfalfa, Chestnut leaves and Shepherds Purse.
Vitamin P (Rutin): Believed to be of help strengthening tiny blood vessels.
Botanical Sources:
Buckwheat, German Rue and Paprika.
Niacin: (another B complex vitamin): Prevents pellagra.
Botanical Sources:
Alfalfa leaves, Blueberry leaves, Burdock seed, Fenugreek, Parsley herb,
Watercress and Wheat Germ.