Herbs and Vitamins: 

  In the last 15 years herbs have become 
   more available, not so much a specialty 
   item anymore. Descriptions for use are 
   often short on bottled herbs and non-existent 
   on bulk packages. 

   Here is a list of Vitamin attributes and the herbs 
   one should look for. 

   Vitamin A: 
   Needed for night vision and cell growth. Vitamin A 
   is stored in the body but may be quickly dissipated 
   by stress and strain. 
   Some herbs rich in Vitamin A are Alfalfa, Dandelion, 
   Paprika, Parsley and Watercress. Parsley though 
   reportedly contains some potentially harmful alkaloids 
   and should not be eaten in large quantities. 

   Vitamin B1 (Thiamin): 
   Needed for growth and appetite. 
   Some herbs rich in Vitamin B1 are Fenugreek, Kelp (sushi?) 
   Dulse and Bladderwrack (Wheat germ as well though it is 
   thought of more as a cereal than an herb). 

   Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin): 
   Needed for normal growth in children and good nutrition 
   in adults. 
   B2 shares most of the same sources as B1, Fenugreek, 
   Kelp, Dulse and Bladderwrack. 

   Vitamin B12: 
   Needed for normal development of red blood cells. It is 
   a growth factor for children and helps build muscle. 
   Herbs rich in B12 are Alfalfa, Kelp, Dulse and Bladderwrack. 

   Niacin ( a B complex Vitamin) 
   Prevents pellagra (Niacin deficiency). Symptoms may 
   include skin changes, mental and nervous dysfunction 
   and diarrhea according to Webster's College Dictionary. 

   Vitamin C: 
   What needs be said about this staff of life Vitamin. Beneficial 
   for more things than may be noted here, it does not store in the 
   body can be destroyed by oxidation (storage) and cooking 
   (even at low temperature) so it must be consumed daily. 
   Burdock seed, Capsicum (a hot red pepper), Coltsfoot, 
   Elderberries (not the wine) Rosehips, Watercress and 
   oddly Oregano. I believe these things need be consumed 
   fresh though. 

   Vitamin D: 
   Needed for building and keeping good bones and teeth. Very 
   little of this Vitamin is stored in the body. 
   Watercress and Wheatgerm are the only botanicals I have 
   cataloged with this Vitamin at this time. 

   Vitamin E: 
   This Vitamin has been acclaimed to be beneficial for good 
   skin and a health sex life though the veracity of these claims 
   may be questionable. 
   Add to Fenugreek, Kelp, Dulse, Bladderwrack, Wheat germ, 
   Dandelion and Watercress, Linseed (source of linseed oil) 
   and Sesame. 

   Vitamin K: 
   Needed for the clotting of blood. 
   Contained in Alfalfa, Chestnut leaves and Shepherds Purse. 

   Vitamin P (Rutin): 
   Believed to strengthen tiny blood vessels, source cataloged 
   are Buckwheat, German Rue and Paprika. 

   Good health to you