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Botanical name: Arthrospira maxima and platensis
Other names: Spiruline
Family: Lichinaceae
Distribution: Central and South America, Africa. Now cultivated worldwide
Spirulina is believed to have been a food source for the Aztecs and other Mesoamericans until the 16th-century; its harvesting from Lake Texcoco and subsequent sale as cakes is described by one of Cortés' soldiers.The Aztecs called it Tecuitlatl, meaning stone's excrement. While spirulina has its roots in the ancient, modern research is proving more and more each day that it is a thoroughly modern supplement that could be a solution to many of the world's ills.
Spirulina has been demonstrated to be one of the most complete food in the world. Spirulina is a very rich and complete algae which contains many essential minerals and vitamins (B1, B2, B3, B6, B9, B12, C, D, E and more), proteins, fatty acids, photosynthetic pigments such as chlorophyll and beta-carotene. It’s one of the most efficient food to be able to fill nutritious deficiencies. It helps in strengthening the immune system, making the body produce more red and white blood cells, as well as the cells, which kill viruses and germs, increasing antioxidant protection, since this super food helps fight free radicals responsible for body aging process. Moreover, Spirulina promotes body's natural cleansing and detoxification.
Our Spirulina is higher quality because it's freshly harvested by knowledgeable family farmers, as well as it's stored in the cold and dark. It contains a high content of essential oils.
Our Spirulina is ethically harvested by local family farmers.
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Our products are of the highest quality but they have not been certified by the FDA neither Health Canada for human consumption. Therefore, we have to specify that they cannot be sold for human consumption. They are sold for incense and soap making purposes, decorative purposes and/or legitimate ethnobotanical research. The information given about the plants is for academic purposes only and not intended to be used medically. TrancePlants, its suppliers, agents, employees and distributors cannot be held accountable for any misuse of the products offered.
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Botanical name: Artemisia absinthium Other names: Wormwood, absinth, ambrosia, green fairy, fée verte Family: Compositae: Asteraceae Distribution: Worldwide Origin : North America Wormwood and its qualities were already well known in ancient times. This and...
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Botanical name: Euterpe oleracea Other names: Chonta, Manicole Family: Arecaceae Distribution: Mainly Brazil, South America Origin : Brazil The history of the Acai tree is rooted deep into the Amazon culture. Indeed, it has...
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Botanical name: Silene capensis Other names: African Dream Root, Xhosa Dream Root, Ubulawu, Undela Ziimhlophe Family: Caryophyllales Distribution: South Africa Origin : Gabon Silene Capensis, also called undlela ziimhlophe by the Xhosa people has been...
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Origin : Peru Genuine Peruvian Agua de Florida used by curanderos and shamans of Peru and South America. This Florida water is used in ceremonial contexts for cleansing, purifying, elevating...