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(Latin) Resembling a flower; in mythology, the goddess of flowers Fleur, Flor, Flori, Floria, Floressa, Floretta, Floriana, Florida, Florinda, Florita, Florrie, Florella, Floramaria, Flordelis, Flo, Florette, Florian, Floriane, Floriann, Florianna, Florice, Florka, Florinia, Flower, Fleurette, Fiorella, Fiorenza, Firenze, Floris, Flos, Floss, Flossie, Floy, Fjola, Forenza
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Floradix

A biological food supplement providing organic iron, extracts of carefully selected herbs, fruits, vitamins, specially cultured yeast and ocean kelp. In addition, contains extracts of wheat germ and rose hips. For women (including expectant and nursing mothers), men, growing children and persons whose diet is lacking in natural iron and vitamins.

Important components of Floradix preparations are herbal extracts of various medicinal plants. Those rich in iron include: Stinging Nettle, Couch grass roots and algae Macrocystis pyrifera and Spinach. Extracts to aid digestion and metabolism (as well as strengthen the system) include: Hawthorn for heart function; Fennel, Angelica root and Wormwood for digestion; and Juniper berries to aid metabolism. See: SALUS-HAUS. ... floradix

Intestinal Flora

bacteria normally present in the intestinal tract. Some are responsible for the synthesis of *vitamin K. By producing a highly acidic environment in the intestine they may also prevent infection by pathogenic bacteria that cannot tolerate such conditions.... intestinal flora

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