Pre soak: No
Germination/black out time: 4-5 days
Time to harvest: 21-30 days
Height: 3-5cm
Flavour: Aromatic citrus flavour
Nutrients: Vitamins A & C and a great source of Iron, Calcium, Magnesium & Fibre. Anti-inflammatory compound Rosmarinic Acid + Flavonoids & Polyphenols
Health Benefits include:
Relaxation: helps calm & relax the nervous system reducing stress, anxiety & excitability symptoms + muscle tensions & headaches
Cognition: may help improve alertness & memory, decreasing feelings of agitation in people with Alzheimer’s
Sleep: helps relieve sleep disturbance, restlessness & disorders like insomnia through its mild sedative & calming effect
Antiviral & antimicrobial properties: can inhibit cold sores, Hep B virus, Influenza & myxoviruses (like coronavirus & rhinovirus)
Menstrual cramps & PMT: helps relieve symptoms & pain
Thyroid: compounds suppress thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) & can help treat hyperthyroid disorders like Grave’s disease.
Digestion: antispasmodic & analgesic properties can help stomach aches, IBS, bloating, indigestion, heartburn & flatulence
Avoid use if on glaucoma, thyroid, or HIV medications; blood thinners, barbiturates, sedatives, drugs that affect serotonin or Chemotherapy drugs
