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Eleuthero
root
(Eleutherococcus
senticosus)* |
A
well-researched herb for balancing endocrine activity, promoting
strength and energy, and enhancing work or athletic performance. It
acts on the adrenal glands to normalize stress hormone levels
thereby smoothing out the peaks and valleys of energy that
characterize chronic stress.
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Oat fresh
milky seed
(Avena sativa) * |
Nature's “food
for the nervous system.” Used for neurasthenia (nervous
exhaustion), anxiety, impaired sleep patterns and weak libido, milky
Oat are appropriate for chronic stress. They contain calcium and
magnesium which are essential nutrients for the nervous tissue. Oat
soothe the frayed feeling brought on by “burning the candle at both
ends.” |
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Schisandra
berry
(Schisandra chinensis) * |
An energizing
adaptogen that enhances work and athletic performance, stimulates
metabolism and acts as an antihepatotoxin. It astringes the jing—the
vital essence—and is rich in anti-inflammatory flavanoids
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Gotu Kola
fresh herb
(Centella asiatica) * |
A traditional
Ayurvedic “brain tonic.” It increases cerebral circulation, improves
memory, acts as a systemic anti-inflammatory and is an important
medicine for auto-immune conditions.
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Rhodiola
root
(Rhodiola rosea) * |
Or Arctic Rose
root, is a little known adapogen used in Traditional Chinese
Medicine and extensively studied in Russia and Sweden. This cooling
adapogen is perfect for excess constitutions with hypertension,
liver fire rising headaches (red face, ears and eyes, and sharp pain
behind the eyes) and excessive anger.
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American
Ginseng root
(Panax quinquefolius) * |
Considered the
most powerful tonic medicine by the Cherokee people. In Chinese
medicine it is also extensively used as a balanced tonic to
strengthen the Chinese spleen and lung Qi. Less stimulating than
Chinese Ginseng, this root is more appropriate for daily use by both
sexes, including the 20-40 year old age group.
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Bibliography: |
Bensky, D. and
Gamble, A. Chinese Herbal Medicine - Materia Medica,
Seattle, 1986
Bone, K. Clinical Applications of Ayurvedic and Chinese Herbs,
Queensland,
Australia, 1996
Ellingwood, F. and Lloyd, J. U. American Materia Medica,
Therapeutics and Pharmacognosy, Evanston, IL, 1919
Zhou, J. Recent Advances in Chinese Herbal Drugs,
Beijing, 1991 |
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*Herbal
Therapeutics Research Library
Author: David Winston (RH) AHG
©2007
Herbal Therapeutics Research Library. All rights reserved |
Disclaimer: The information on
historical, ethnobotanical and phytotherapeutic uses of herbs and
traditional formulas contained herein is based on the experience and
research of the author. It is not intended as a substitute for
consulting with your physician or other health care provider. Any
attempt to diagnose and treat an illness should be done under the
direction of a health care professional. The publisher and author
are not responsible for any adverse effects or consequences
resulting from the use of any of the information discussed. Should
you have any questions concerning the appropriateness of any
preparation mentioned, the author strongly suggests consulting a
professional health care advisor. |