Gertrud Gertrud

Ensuring Quality at Every Step: How We Deliver Superior Supplements

At Primrose Laboratories, we believe that true health & wellbeing begins with quality you can trust. Our supplements are crafted with precision, ensuring fast-acting results while adhering to the highest European safety standards. Discover how our commitment to excellence sets us apart.

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Gertrud Gertrud

Don’t underestimate the tomatoe

Tomatoes, beloved in kitchens around the world, are more than just a tasty addition to your meals. They are a potent source of health benefits, thanks to their rich composition of bioactive compounds such as lycopene. These natural components make the tomato a valuable ally in the fight against various diseases, including prostate cancer and inflammatory conditions.

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Gertrud Gertrud

Saffron: The Golden Spice with Remarkable Health Benefits

Saffron, the world’s most expensive spice, has a rich history dating back over 3,500 years. Known scientifically as Crocus sativus, saffron is derived from the delicate pistils of the saffron crocus flower. This vibrant ingredient is not just a culinary delight but also a powerful herbal remedy, offering a plethora of health benefits. Let's dive into the remarkable properties of saffron and uncover its potential in modern phytotherapy.

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The Limitations in Health Claims for Phytotherapeutics in the EU is a Frustrating Journey

Phytotherapeutic products, derived from plants and herbs, have been used in traditional medicine for centuries. Today, they are more popular than ever as people seek natural alternatives. However, in the European Union (EU), making claims about the (health) benefits of these products is a tricky and often frustrating process for producers. Let’s explore the limitations and challenges faced by us in the industry when navigating this complex regulatory landscape.

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Scientific substantiation of our products

As traditional clinical trials are not always applicable for herbal preparations, how do phytotherapeutic products achieve scientific substantiation anyway?As a dedicated all-natural plant-based health product company, we're here to illuminate how our products are rooted in a blend of age-old wisdom and contemporary scientific evaluation, ensuring you receive the best nature has to offer.

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Gertrud Gertrud

A short and easy explanation of some major types of natural medicine

In the world of natural remedies, the richness of Mother Nature takes center stage. While herbal medicines, homeopathy, Chinese medicinal herbs, and Ayurveda are familiar terms, understanding the distinctions among them can be enlightening. So, let’s uncover the unique characteristics of each natural approach.

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Why are herbal medicines often registered as food supplements?

Phytotherapeutic products are derived from natural sources like plants and herbs. They have potential health benefits to prevent or treat disease but can also be key to maintain health. Why is is then that they are most often registered as food supplements and not as medicines? Let’s have a look at the many & complex reasons.

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”Kumis Kucing” or Cat whiskers for your kidneys and urinary tract

Orthosiphon stamineus, popularly known as Java tea or Cat's Whiskers, is a plant whose leaves make a health tea, used mostly for its anti-inflammatory and urinary health properties. It appears to be a large source of both rosmarinic acid and methylated flavonoids. Let’s have a closer look at this cutely named herb.

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Exploring Herbal Supplements: Oral Intake vs. Topical Application

Herbal supplements have long been utilized for their potential health benefits, offering a natural alternative to conventional treatments. Two common methods of using herbal remedies are through oral intake and topical application. Each method offers distinct advantages and considerations, catering to various preferences and health needs. Let's delve into the differences between these approaches.

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Versatile Chamomile also helps with Prostate issues

You probably know chamomile for its use in calming teas. But did you know that in the right amount and extracted in a specific way, it can also help with prostate issues as benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH)?How? Let’s have a look at what scientific studies have revealed!

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Why do we use Total Extracts?

Two things are key when we develop a new phytotherapeutical product: we use total extracts and we combine several extracts from different plants.

Why? Allow us to explain the benefits!

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How sweet cranberry soothes UTI's

They’re not only super yummy to add to your breakfast or as a mid-afternoon sweet snack. Cranberries have quite strong activity to help you treat and prevent UTIs.

Are you curious how? Let’s have a closer look!

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Oregano for kidney issues and UTIs?

It’s not just a fav in Italian cuisine. Oregano, its extracts and its essential oil turn out to have so many health benefits. Were you aware? Read on to learn what this Mediterranean herb can do for you.

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Spices & herbs in the kitchen versus in supplements

When reading the ingredients of herbal supplements or medicines, you might wonder “why can’t I just add these herbs while cooking my meals - won’t I have the benefits easily as well?”
The answer is both ‘you might’ and ‘not at all’.

Read on to understand how and why.

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Flex that flax (seed)

Flaxseed is one of the world’s oldest crops. Not only does it have a tasty nutty flavour with a crisp ‘n crunch consistency, it’s also rich in protein, fiber, and omega 3 fatty acids. Research shows it may help lower the risk of some cancers, help maintain a healthy weight, and reduce cholesterol and blood pressure. It is also shown to help with benign prostatic hyperplasia.

Let’s have a closer look and find out how you can easily add some of that goodness to your diet.

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