Native to the vast flood basin of the Amazon rainforest, Camu-Camu is a small tree that produces fruit the size of cherries containing the highest concentration of vitamin C of any food. Camu-Camu contains over twice the levels of vitamin C as the Acerola Cherry (a more famous Amazonian fruit) & thirty times the level found in Oranges. The key advantage from taking a natural Vitamin C supplement such as Camu-Camu is that it is gentle on the stomach, & easier to assimilate in the body than synthesised vitamin C. Rio Amazon Camu-Camu capsules provide an average of around 100mg of Vitamin C per capsule in a highly ‘bio-available’ form. In addition, Camu-Camu is an source of ‘gentle’ iron, phosphorous, potassium, vitamins B2, B3, beta-carotene & other carotenoids. It also contains amino acids, bio-flavonoids, anthocyanins & other nutrients that help with the absorption of the vitamin C in the body. ...

Cats Claw (Uncaria tomentosa) is an Amazonian vine that provides immune system stimulation & has a potent anti-inflammatory & analgesic effect. Popularly used to treat arthritic pain gastritis & to boost immune function. Rio Amazon Cats Claw is sustainably harvested in the Peruvian Amazon. ...

Cats Claw (Uncaria tomentosa) is an Amazonian vine that provides immune system stimulation & has a potent anti-inflammatory & analgesic effect. Popularly used to treat arthritic pain gastritis & to boost immune function. Rio Amazon Cats Claw is sustainably harvested in the Peruvian Amazon. ...

Cat’s claw or ‘Uña de gato’ is a climbing vine that is native to the Peruvian Amazon & gains its name from the barbed ‘claws’ with which it climbs the jungle canopy. Cat’s claw has been used by rainforest tribes to contribute to the immune system & helps to maintain flexible joints, & it is still well known for these benefits today. There are many actives in Cat's claw
- including alkaloids thought to contribute to the immune system, & a group of chemicals called quinovic acid glycosides. Other actives are carboxyl alkyl esters, sterols (beta-sitosterol, stigmasterol & campesterol) & antioxidants. Cat’s claw is a bitter herb, which is why Rio Trading Cat’s claw teabags contain added Cinnamon, Ginger, Cardamon & Orange peel, giving the tea a pleasant, warming taste, making it ideal for the cold winter months. The loose tea contains no additives, but spices can be added to taste.
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Catuaba (Trichilia catigua) is a hardwood tree, & member of the mahogany family, that is native to the Amazon Rainforest. The bark of the Catuaba tree has a long history of documented use, & it is still popularly used by Brazilian couples today. It is thought that Catuaba was first discovered by the Tupi Indians – who call it ' The Tree of Love’ or the ‘ Tree of Togetherness’ – & have composed many songs in praise it. In Brazil it has been used for generations & is still one of South America’s most famous herbs. The chemical constituents found in Catuaba include alkaloids, tannins, phytosterols, lignans, sequiterpines, & flavonoids. A Brazilian researcher documented (in 1958) that Catuaba contained the alkaloid yohimbine, but it is unclear exactly which species he was researching. ...

Catuaba (Trichilia catigua) is a hardwood tree, & member of the mahogany family, that is native to the Amazon Rainforest. The bark of the Catuaba tree has a long history of documented use, & it is still popularly used by Brazilian couples today. It is thought that Catuaba was first discovered by the Tupi Indians – who call it ' The Tree of Love’ or the ‘ Tree of Togetherness’ – & have composed many songs in praise it. In Brazil it has been used for generations & is still one of South America’s most famous herbs. The chemical constituents found in Catuaba include alkaloids, tannins, phytosterols, lignans, sequiterpines, & flavonoids. A Brazilian researcher documented (in 1958) that Catuaba contained the alkaloid yohimbine, but it is unclear exactly which species he was researching. ...

Native to Southeast Asia, cinnamon is a spice made from the inner bark of the genus cinnamomum, an evergreen of the laurel family. There are two main varieties of cinnamon
- cinnamomum zeylanicum, known as true cinnamon, & cinnamomum aromaticum, also known as cassia. The historical use of cinnamon can be traced back to 2000 BC in Ancient Egypt where it was highly valued & used as a form of currency. The beneficial properties were utilized by ancient health practitioners such as Dioscorides & Galen & have been used to alleviate stomach cramps, intestinal spasms & flatulence. More recently, studies heve shown that supplementing the diet with Cinnamon can contribute to normal blood sugar levels, & it can be safely used for extended periods of time. Cinnamon can help maintain normal blood glucose levels as part of a healthy lifestyle.
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Native to Southeast Asia, cinnamon is a spice made from the inner bark of the genus cinnamomum, an evergreen of the laurel family. There are two main varieties of cinnamon
- cinnamomum zeylanicum, known as true cinnamon, & cinnamomum aromaticum, also known as cassia. The historical use of cinnamon can be traced back to 2000 BC in Ancient Egypt where it was highly valued & used as a form of currency. The beneficial properties were utilized by ancient health practitioners such as Dioscorides & Galen & have been used to alleviate stomach cramps, intestinal spasms & flatulence. More recently, studies heve shown that supplementing the diet with Cinnamon can contribute to normal blood sugar levels, & it can be safely used for extended periods of time. Cinnamon can help maintain normal blood glucose levels as part of a healthy lifestyle.
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Guarana a flowering plant from the Amazon rainforest has been used for centuries to ward off fatigue & stimulate clear thinking. This natural stimulant helps you stay energetic & calm for many hours & is a good coffee substitute. p b How it can helpbbr A complex of natural stimulants including some similar to caffeine but slower-acting & others like the compounds in ginseng help increase physical mental & sexual energy & relieve fatigue. Used by Japanese long-distance lorry drivers to stay awake when driving. Reduces fluid retention appetite & increases metabolic rate. Relieves tension headache PMS & period pains. Research shows it can increase energy levels & reduce the physical effects of stress. p b Particularly good forbbr Anyone needing to maintain high levels of energy for long periods during convalescence after childbirth those who feel fatigued or under pressure. p b Dosebbr 1g (2 capsules) daily is a single dose providing an energy boost lasting up to six hours. A further 2 capsules may be taken later in the day if needed. ...