With an ample supply of "Dragon's Blood," "Super Placenta Extract" and "Schizandra Berries," Herbs of Mexico in Boyle Heights provides enough exotic herbs and extracts to make even MacBeth's witches scratch their heads. A 32-ounce bottle of "Tonico Cerebral" promises to "optimize" your entire nervous system. An 8-ounce bag of Lavender ($2.60) is promoted as a remedy for cancer. A store manager said that a $35 bottle of "Flor Essence" would treat HIV-AIDS. Sure. Take every claim in the store... More »
