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.