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Plants Are Medicine

Remember the days of old school cartoons when Popeye the Sailor man ate his spinach, grew superhuman muscles, and out-strengthened his arch rival Bruno when he was up to no good? Popeye didn’t eat steak, nor did he eat pasta. He ate spinach.

Plants give us strength. They give us energy. They give us life.

If you want to feel more alive, the recipe is simple: Consume more plants. Kauai Farmacy grows over seventy medicinal herbs including Bele Spinach, the Polynesian Spinach that is high in iron, protein, Vitamin A and Vitamin C. This spinach makes its way into a variety of balanced, nutrient-rich, delicious herbal blends like Kauai Farmacy’s:

Buzz Chew Half oz

BUZZ CHEW

A sweet, minty, herbal chew taken and held orally for a buzzing sensation. Freshens the breath and the mind. Bele Spinach, Mint, Tarragon, Spilanthes, Stevia, Moringa. Women's Wellness Tea 1oz 2oz 4oz

WOMEN’S WELLNESS TEA

A delicate yet powerful blend of hormone balancing and feminine tonic herbs. Tulsi, Ginger, Bele Spinach, Moringa, Cranberry Hibiscus, Lemongrass, Chaste, Turmeric, Yarrow, Orange Peel.

Green Energy Powder 1oz Round

GREEN ENERGY POWDER

A stimulating and invigorating blend of clarifying and uplifting herbs. Moringa, Bele Spinach, Gotu Kola, Ashwagandha, Raw Cacao, Green Coffee Bean and Fruit, Stevia. Every plant is grown in Kauai’s volcanic, mineral-rich soil, hand-harvested, cured using the sun’s energy, and crafted by skilled artisans and herbalists, these herbal tea blends are packed with vitality. So, in sum, plants are awesome. Integrate them into your lifestyle in ways that work for you; and you, like Popeye, will Feel More Alive! In the words of the squinty eyed Popeye himself: “I’m strong to the finich, ‘cause I eats me Spinach, I’m Popeye the Sailor man” (toot, toot) – Popeye polynesian spinach-1

Additional Information About Bele Spinach:

Bele Spinach, otherwise known as Hibiscus spinach, or Polynesian spinach are just some of the names given to this tropical perennial that can grow to over 10 feet high. Bele Spinach is one of the most utilized green vegetables on the Pacific Islands.
Bele Spinach is a nutritious green vegetable, high in vitamins A and C, iron and protein.
Bele Spinach leaves are mucilaginous and have demulcent properties. It is used to treat chronic bronchitis and toothaches.
Bele can help treat wounds, cuts and sprains.

Get your Spinach on with Kauai Farmacy!