Wanderlust Hair, Skin and Nails

Psidium guajava

Guava has been cultivated for so many centuries that its place of origin is uncertain. Believed to have originated from Mexico through to Central America, this small, resilient, evergreen tree is now cultivated throughout the world for its health and food value.

The fruit of most varieties is round, though some types are pear shaped. They have white to salmon-pink, juicy seedy flesh and an aromatic fragrance aroma.

Various parts of the plant, including the leaf and the fruit are used for health purpose.

Guava is a plant-derived source zinc which is used to:

• Support skin health
• Reduce free radicals formed in the body
• Maintain hair health
• Support nail health

Phyllanthus emblica

Native to India and now grown throughout the world, this tropical tree is also referred to as Indian Gooseberry and Amalaki in Ayurveda.

It is said that the Amla berry comes from the first tree to appear on earth, manifested out of the tears of Brahma while he was meditating.

The fruit is a rich source of vitamin C which is used to:

• Assist connective tissue production
• Maintain healthy skin elasticity, structure and firmness
• Support collagen health and formation
• Support skin healing and repair
• Provide antioxidant support to protect against free radical damage

Bambusa textilis

Bamboo is native to most continents except for Antarctica and Europe. Belonging the grass family, it is considered one of the fastest growing plants in the world. Bamboo grows in a short but strong growth spurt during summer and then remains near dormant over winter.

Bamboo is used for everything from construction to irrigation systems, from musical instruments to food, fuel and medicine.

Bamboo is a natural source of silica which can help:

• Assist connective tissue production
• Maintain healthy skin elasticity, structure and firmness
• Support collagen health and formation to support skin health
• Support hair health
• Support nail strength and thickness

Traditionally:
Early Chinese books were once written on bamboo slats and bamboo has been used as a source construction material since ancient times.

Calendula officinalis

Native to Egypt, the Mediterranean through to Europe, this annual aromatic herb is now grown throughout the world. The bright orange daisy-like flower is also referred to as English Marigold or Pot Marigold has an aromatic odour and slightly bitter taste.

Its name is derived from the Latin word calends, meaning the first day of every calendar month as Calendula flowers open as the sun rises and can be found blooming in some parts of the world every month.

Traditionally:
Calendula grew in Europe where it was cultivated in the kitchen garden as ornamental flower. They were also dried for broth, which was said to comfort the heart and spirits.

Taraxacum officinale

Usually regarded as a common garden weed, the Dandelion grows wild throughout much of the world. Other common names include Blowball, Puffball, Swine Snout and Wild Endive.

A member of the Asteraceae family (a relative to sunflowers and daisies), it is distinguished by its single yellow flower which opens at dawn and closes at dusk. Once the flower has matured the plant forms a puffball of seeds that are dispersed by the wind.

Its botanical name Taraxacum originates from the Arabic word tarakhaqun meaning ‘wild chicory’. Its common name is thought to be a corruption of the French word dent de lion meaning ‘lion’s tooth’, a reference to the coarsely toothed leaves.