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Star anise contains high levels of shikimic acid, and is widely known for its antiviral effects in Chinese medicine. Shikimic acid has been shown to confer anti blood clotting activity.

Cleanses the liver, dissolves kidney stones, and kills cancer cells…

For your information if you’re off the grid or in a grid down event….Although all vegetables are good for us some are more nutrient dense than others. As a general guide the more vibrant the color the more packed with minerals and vitamins a vegetable is. Dark green ‘curly’ cabbage trumps light green every time.

Here are some of the health benefits of cacao:

• Increases blood flow.
• Contains powerful antioxidants, up to 40 times more than blueberries, which absorb free radicals.
• Boasts the highest plant-based source of iron—twice that of spinach.
• Full of magnesium for a healthy heart and brain.
• Acts as a natural mood elevator and antidepressant.
• Contains more calcium than cow’s milk per 100g.