Vitamin C is known to strengthen the immune function. It increases resistance to infections and cancer and reduces histamine in allergies and colds. Vitamin C is also an antioxidant and supports eye health. It also supports cardiovascular health, energy production and connective tissue integrity.  

Deficiency in Vitamin C can cause scurvy, which causes connective tissue to disintegrate. 

Good herbal sources of Vitamin C are the following: 

·     Rose hips (710mg)

·     Alfalfa (265 mg)

·     Raspberry leaf (75 mg) 

·     Violet leaf (75mg)

·     Lycii/goji berry (42 mg) 

·     Hibiscus flower (33 mg)