Tribulus terrestris Herb Powder (Puncture Vine; Gokshura) 8 oz: B
Tribulus terrestris has traditionally been used as a mood-enhancing smoke, tea (infusion) or decoction (thick, boiled tea). The plant grows in many tropical and moderate areas of the world. Many different cultures have used it for a number of purposes. For example, the Greeks used Tribulus terrestris as a diuretic and a mood-enhancer. Indians used it as a diuretic, antiseptic, and anti-inflammatory. The Chinese used it for a variety of liver, kidney, and cardiovascular diseases. The people of Bulgaria used Tribulus terrestris as a sex enhancer and to treat infertility. Recently, eastern European athletes and strength champions have used it as well. Tribulus terrestris is a testosterone enhancer. Studies show that it works very well when stacked with DHEA and androstenedione. It increased testosterone levels in a different way, however, than either DHEA or andro do. Instead of being a testosterone precursor, it leads to the production of the luteinizing hormone (LH). When LH levels are increased, the natural production of testosterone also increases. LH is a hormone that also deals with sex drive. Now one can understand why it has been used to increase fertility and help with impotence. Laboratory animal studies found that Tribulus terrestris increased sperm count as well as motility levels after taking it for 30 days. This is a good supplement for men and women to increase their sex drive. Most experts recommend experimenting with 750 to 1,250 mg per day, divided among meals. As for side effects, about one in ten people have associated some gastrointestinal upset with taking Tribulus terrestris. Taking food with it can minimize these effects if you are that one in ten. Related to syrian rue and seeds reported to contain similar alkaloids, ie; beta-carboline alkaloids such as harmaline, though there is little direct phytochemical studies of Australian species. Used in Ayurveda, sometimes in combination with Mucuna or cowhage, plant and dried spiny fruit are esteemed as cooloing, demulcent, diuretic, tonic and aphrodisiac. http://www.ironmagazine.com/tribulus1.htm: The Chinese have used Tribulus for over 400 years. In the West we became aware of Tribulus in 1982 following research by the Chemical Pharmaceutical institute in Sofia, Bulgaria. Tribulus Terrestris is an herb commonly known as 'Puncture Vine' or Caltrop fruit, grown in various parts of the world and used medicinally for it virilizing effects. Studies have shown a better than 50% increase in testosterone levels when taking the Tribulus herb. When scientists began studying the remarkable curative power of Tribulus, they discovered that it significantly elevates the level of several hormones: Testosterone; Luteinizing Hormone (LH is a gonad stimulating hormone produced by the pituitary gland), Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) and Estradiol. A significant benefit of Tribulus is the stimulation of hormone production to a balanced level, without over stimulati |
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Basil Leaf Powder (Ocimum basilicum; Tulsi) 8 oz: B
Known as the 'royal herb' to the ancient Greeks, the botanical name is derived from the Greek 'to be fragrant.' Grieve's classic 'A Modern Herbal': ''In India the Basil plant is sacred to both Krishna and Vishnu, and is cherished in every Hindu house. Probably on account of its virtues, in disinfecting, and vivifying malarious air, it first became inseparable from Hindu houses in India as the protecting spirit of the family. The strong aromatic scent of the leaves is very much like cloves. Every good Hindu goes to his rest with a Basil leaf on his breast. This is his passport to Paradise.'' 'Tulsi' is as widely used in Indian cuisine as in Italian. Basil, widely grown as a kitchen herb, is used fresh or dried to flavour meats, fish, salads, pizza, soup and sauces. The dried leaves have a fragrant aroma faintly reminiscent of anise, and a warm, sweet, aromatic, mildly pungent flavour. Tea made from basil leaves is a stimulant. Basil tea is used for nausea and gas pains. Tea made with basil and peppercorns is a folk remedy to reduce fever. Since the delicate aroma of basil is quickly destroyed by cooking, basil leaves are frequently sprinkled over cold or warm dishes before serving. Capri Salad Capriccio Caprese For 6 persons: 4 ripe tomatoes - 1 lb. 1½ oz. Mozzarella cheese - 2 tsp. finely chopped capers - 6 tbsp. olive oil - salt - 1 tbsp. vinegar - 10 basil leaves. Cut the tomatoes into fairly thin slices and the Mozzarella cheese into slices that are slightly thinner. Arrange the slices, alternating tomatoes and Mozzarella, on a serving dish. Prepare a sauce by blending oil, salt, vinegar and chopped capers. Pour over the tomatoes and cheese and garnish with basil leaves. Pesto Sauce: Place in a food processor 2 cups basil leaves, lightly packed, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 2 tablespoons parsley sprigs, and process until fine. Add 3 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons grated Parmiggiano-Reggiano cheese, 2 tablespoons pine nuts, and dash salt and pepper, and whir to blend. Pesto is usually served with pasta. Besides tasting excellent, pesto is also efficient in conserving basil, even without deep-freezer (although it does keep better frozen). Thai Chicken with Basil 1 1/3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 4), cut into 1-by-2-inch pieces 2 tablespoons Asian fish sauce 1½ tablespoons Soy sauce 1 tablespoon water 1½ teaspoons Sugar 2 tablespoons cooking oil 1 large onion, cut into thin slices 3 fresh red Chiles, seeds and ribs removed, cut into thin slices, or ¼ teaspoon dried red-pepper flakes 3 Cloves Garlic, minced 1½ cups lightly packed Basil leaves In a medium bowl, combine the chicken with the fish sauce, Soy sauce, water, and sugar. In a large nonstick frying pan or a wok, heat the oil over moderately high heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Stir in the Chiles and garlic; cook, stirring, 30 seconds longer. Remove the chicken from |
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Ashwagandha Powder (Withania somnifera) 8 oz: B
Known as Indian ginseng, it is excellent for coughs, infertility, impotence, insomnia, nervous tension, rheumatism, and stress. It builds marrow and sernen; inhibits aging; one of the best herbs for the mind (clarity, nurturing). This herb is used for 4000 years plus in India. It is used externally for tumors, inflammation, arthritis, and a wide range of skin and infectious diseases, and internally as a pain killing tea. The shoots and seeds are also used as food and to thicken milk. Traditonally taken by women as pre-birth preparation, Ashwagandha has been shown to regenerate hormones and stabilize. In a recent study, this herb was given to 30 mental patients suffering from anxiety neurosis in doses of 40 ml/day for one month. At the end of the month, most of the anxiety disorders, panic attacks and similar mood phobias, had disappeared. In trials by American psychiatrists, this herb had been found useful for the treatment of manic depression, alcoholic paranoia, and schizophrenia. |
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Garcinia Cambogia 50% HCA Powdered Extract 10 kg (22 lbs): Q
50% Hca (Ca-Salt) Also called Brindel Berry, Uppagi, Gamboge and Malabar Tamarind. It contains an alkaloid called Hydroxy Citric Acid which helps in controlling the formation of fat in the body. It also helps in digestion and has antiseptic properties. Garcinia Cambogia has been used for thousands of years in the Orient as a food supplement. It is used as an appetite suppressant and to inhibit the absorption and synthesis of fat, cholesterol and triglycerides. In other words, it is a dietary aid. Garcinia cambogia extract is the calcium salt of hydroxy citric acid, obtained from water extract of Garcinia cambogia fruit . It is non-toxic, tasteless, odorless powder and found to be an effective herbal medicine for controlling obesity and cholesterol by inhibiting lipogenesis in our body. Hydroxycitric acid (HCA) is a fruit extract with a chemical composition similar to citric acid (the primary acid in oranges and other citrus fruits). Preliminary research, based on laboratory experiments and animal research, suggests that HCA may be a useful weight loss aid. HCA has been demonstrated in the laboratory (but not yet in clinical trials with people) to reduce the conversion of carbohydrates into stored fat by inhibiting certain enzyme processes. Animal research indicates that HCA suppresses appetite and induces weight loss. One case report found that eating 1 gram of the fruit containing HCA before each meal resulted in the loss of 1 pound per day. However, much more research in human populations is needed to determine the effectiveness of HCA as a weight loss aid. Optimal levels of HCA ingestion remain unknown. Dieters often take 250-500 mg of HCA three times per day (before each meal) as a weight loss aid, though these amounts are far below the levels used in animal research (figured on a per-pound body weight basis). The effectiveness of HCA is enhanced when used in conjuncture with a low-fat diet, because HCA does nothing to reduce the caloric effects of dietary fat. |
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Garcinia Cambogia 50% HCA Powdered Extract 25 kg (55 lbs): Q
50% Hca (Ca-Salt) Also called Brindel Berry, Uppagi, Gamboge and Malabar Tamarind. It contains an alkaloid called Hydroxy Citric Acid which helps in controlling the formation of fat in the body. It also helps in digestion and has antiseptic properties. Garcinia Cambogia has been used for thousands of years in the Orient as a food supplement. It is used as an appetite suppressant and to inhibit the absorption and synthesis of fat, cholesterol and triglycerides. In other words, it is a dietary aid. Garcinia cambogia extract is the calcium salt of hydroxy citric acid, obtained from water extract of Garcinia cambogia fruit . It is non-toxic, tasteless, odorless powder and found to be an effective herbal medicine for controlling obesity and cholesterol by inhibiting lipogenesis in our body. Hydroxycitric acid (HCA) is a fruit extract with a chemical composition similar to citric acid (the primary acid in oranges and other citrus fruits). Preliminary research, based on laboratory experiments and animal research, suggests that HCA may be a useful weight loss aid. HCA has been demonstrated in the laboratory (but not yet in clinical trials with people) to reduce the conversion of carbohydrates into stored fat by inhibiting certain enzyme processes. Animal research indicates that HCA suppresses appetite and induces weight loss. One case report found that eating 1 gram of the fruit containing HCA before each meal resulted in the loss of 1 pound per day. However, much more research in human populations is needed to determine the effectiveness of HCA as a weight loss aid. Optimal levels of HCA ingestion remain unknown. Dieters often take 250-500 mg of HCA three times per day (before each meal) as a weight loss aid, though these amounts are far below the levels used in animal research (figured on a per-pound body weight basis). The effectiveness of HCA is enhanced when used in conjuncture with a low-fat diet, because HCA does nothing to reduce the caloric effects of dietary fat. |
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Ginseng Root, White, Medium (Panax Ginseng Root; Ren Shen - Kirin) Whole: 500 gm (1.17 lb): V
Used as a tea, decoction, extract, tincture, food additive and supplement. Chinese Ren Shen, 'root of heaven,' Panax ginseng, Asian ginseng, is native to Manchuria and Korea and is cultivated in China, Korea and Japan. The ginseng plant requires 5-7 years to mature from seed. Ginseng has a sweetly aromatic flavour. Its root has long been regarded by the Chinese as a panacea for illness, though it was usually used by them in a prophylactic (preventive) rather than a curative manner. Many Native American tribes used American ginseng, Panax quinquefolia. Medicinal uses ranged from digestive disorders to sexual problems. The Chinese began to use American ginseng after it was imported during the 1700s. The traditional applications in China are somewhat different from those for Panax ginseng (Asian ginseng), American ginseng being considered a better stomachic. The type and ratio of ginsenosides are somewhat different in American and Asian ginseng, but not radically different. Pharmacologically, ginseng is nonspecific in its effects and is capable of a normalizing action irrespective of the pathological situation. Ginseng's ginsenosides are believed to increase energy, counter the effects of stress, and enhance intellectual and physical performance. Thirteen ginsenosides have been identified in Asian ginseng. Ginsenosides Rgl and Rbl have received the most attention. Other constituents include the panaxans, which help lower blood sugar, and the polysaccharides (complex sugar molecules), which support immune function. Numerous double-blind studies have confirmed Chinese tradition, objectively demonstrating Asian ginseng's ability to lower blood sugar, reduce fatigue and stress, and support the normal function of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis, the hormonal stress system of the body. Ginseng's support of the brain's production of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) appears to improve mental performance, learning, and memory and sensory awareness, exactly as Chinese tradition has always maintained. The 1997 Commission E on Phytotherapy and Herbal Substances of the German Federal Institute for Drugs, reflecting the opinion of modern scientific herbalism, recommends Ginseng root [Panax ginseng] 'As tonic for invigoration and fortification in times of fatigue and debility, for declining capacity for work and concentration, also during convalescence.' 'Daily dosage: 1 - 2 g of root; equivalent preparations. Mode of Administration: Cut root for teas, powder and galenical preparations for internal use. Duration of Administration: Generally up to 3 months. A repeated course is feasible.' 'Action: In various stress models, e.g., an immobilization test and the coldness test, the resistance of laboratory test animals (rodents) was increased.' Grieve's classic 'A Modern Herbal': 'In China, both varieties [Asian Panax ginseng & American Panax quinquefolia] are used particularly for dyspepsia, vomiting and nervous di |
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Ginseng Root, White Rootlets (Panax Ginseng Root; Ren Shen - Kirin) Whole: 1 lb: V
Used as a tea, decoction, extract, tincture, food additive and supplement. Chinese Ren Shen, 'root of heaven,' Panax ginseng, Asian ginseng, is native to Manchuria and Korea and is cultivated in China, Korea and Japan. The ginseng plant requires 5-7 years to mature from seed. Ginseng has a sweetly aromatic flavour. Its root has long been regarded by the Chinese as a panacea for illness, though it was usually used by them in a prophylactic (preventive) rather than a curative manner. Many Native American tribes used American ginseng, Panax quinquefolia. Medicinal uses ranged from digestive disorders to sexual problems. The Chinese began to use American ginseng after it was imported during the 1700s. The traditional applications in China are somewhat different from those for Panax ginseng (Asian ginseng), American ginseng being considered a better stomachic. The type and ratio of ginsenosides are somewhat different in American and Asian ginseng, but not radically different. Pharmacologically, ginseng is nonspecific in its effects and is capable of a normalizing action irrespective of the pathological situation. Ginseng's ginsenosides are believed to increase energy, counter the effects of stress, and enhance intellectual and physical performance. Thirteen ginsenosides have been identified in Asian ginseng. Ginsenosides Rgl and Rbl have received the most attention. Other constituents include the panaxans, which help lower blood sugar, and the polysaccharides (complex sugar molecules), which support immune function. Numerous double-blind studies have confirmed Chinese tradition, objectively demonstrating Asian ginseng's ability to lower blood sugar, reduce fatigue and stress, and support the normal function of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis, the hormonal stress system of the body. Ginseng's support of the brain's production of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) appears to improve mental performance, learning, and memory and sensory awareness, exactly as Chinese tradition has always maintained. The 1997 Commission E on Phytotherapy and Herbal Substances of the German Federal Institute for Drugs, reflecting the opinion of modern scientific herbalism, recommends Ginseng root [Panax ginseng] 'As tonic for invigoration and fortification in times of fatigue and debility, for declining capacity for work and concentration, also during convalescence.' 'Daily dosage: 1 - 2 g of root; equivalent preparations. Mode of Administration: Cut root for teas, powder and galenical preparations for internal use. Duration of Administration: Generally up to 3 months. A repeated course is feasible.' 'Action: In various stress models, e.g., an immobilization test and the coldness test, the resistance of laboratory test animals (rodents) was increased.' Grieve's classic 'A Modern Herbal': 'In China, both varieties [Asian Panax ginseng & American Panax quinquefolia] are used particularly for dyspepsia, vomiting and nervous di |
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Ginseng Root, Chinese Powder (Panax ginseng; Ren Shen) 1 kg (2.2 lbs): Q
Used as a tea, decoction, extract, tincture, food additive and supplement. Chinese Ren Shen, 'root of heaven,' Panax ginseng, Asian ginseng, is native to Manchuria and Korea and is cultivated in China, Korea and Japan. The ginseng plant requires 5-7 years to mature from seed. Ginseng has a sweetly aromatic flavour. Its root has long been regarded by the Chinese as a panacea for illness, though it was usually used by them in a prophylactic (preventive) rather than a curative manner. Many Native American tribes used American ginseng, Panax quinquefolia. Medicinal uses ranged from digestive disorders to sexual problems. The Chinese began to use American ginseng after it was imported during the 1700s. The traditional applications in China are somewhat different from those for Panax ginseng (Asian ginseng), American ginseng being considered a better stomachic. The type and ratio of ginsenosides are somewhat different in American and Asian ginseng, but not radically different. Pharmacologically, ginseng is nonspecific in its effects and is capable of a normalizing action irrespective of the pathological situation. Ginseng's ginsenosides are believed to increase energy, counter the effects of stress, and enhance intellectual and physical performance. Thirteen ginsenosides have been identified in Asian ginseng. Ginsenosides Rgl and Rbl have received the most attention. Other constituents include the panaxans, which help lower blood sugar, and the polysaccharides (complex sugar molecules), which support immune function. Numerous double-blind studies have confirmed Chinese tradition, objectively demonstrating Asian ginseng's ability to lower blood sugar, reduce fatigue and stress, and support the normal function of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis, the hormonal stress system of the body. Ginseng's support of the brain's production of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) appears to improve mental performance, learning, and memory and sensory awareness, exactly as Chinese tradition has always maintained. The 1997 Commission E on Phytotherapy and Herbal Substances of the German Federal Institute for Drugs, reflecting the opinion of modern scientific herbalism, recommends Ginseng root [Panax ginseng] 'As tonic for invigoration and fortification in times of fatigue and debility, for declining capacity for work and concentration, also during convalescence.' 'Daily dosage: 1 - 2 g of root; equivalent preparations. Mode of Administration: Cut root for teas, powder and galenical preparations for internal use. Duration of Administration: Generally up to 3 months. A repeated course is feasible.' 'Action: In various stress models, e.g., an immobilization test and the coldness test, the resistance of laboratory test animals (rodents) was increased.' Grieve's classic 'A Modern Herbal': 'In China, both varieties [Asian Panax ginseng & American Panax quinquefolia] are used particularly for dyspepsia, vomiting and nervous di |
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Ginseng Root, Princess Powder (Panax ginseng; Ren Shen) 1 kg (2.2 lbs): Q
Used as a tea, decoction, extract, tincture, food additive and supplement. Chinese Ren Shen, 'root of heaven,' Panax ginseng, Asian ginseng, is native to Manchuria and Korea and is cultivated in China, Korea and Japan. The ginseng plant requires 5-7 years to mature from seed. Ginseng has a sweetly aromatic flavour. Its root has long been regarded by the Chinese as a panacea for illness, though it was usually used by them in a prophylactic (preventive) rather than a curative manner. Many Native American tribes used American ginseng, Panax quinquefolia. Medicinal uses ranged from digestive disorders to sexual problems. The Chinese began to use American ginseng after it was imported during the 1700s. The traditional applications in China are somewhat different from those for Panax ginseng (Asian ginseng), American ginseng being considered a better stomachic. The type and ratio of ginsenosides are somewhat different in American and Asian ginseng, but not radically different. Pharmacologically, ginseng is nonspecific in its effects and is capable of a normalizing action irrespective of the pathological situation. Ginseng's ginsenosides are believed to increase energy, counter the effects of stress, and enhance intellectual and physical performance. Thirteen ginsenosides have been identified in Asian ginseng. Ginsenosides Rgl and Rbl have received the most attention. Other constituents include the panaxans, which help lower blood sugar, and the polysaccharides (complex sugar molecules), which support immune function. Numerous double-blind studies have confirmed Chinese tradition, objectively demonstrating Asian ginseng's ability to lower blood sugar, reduce fatigue and stress, and support the normal function of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis, the hormonal stress system of the body. Ginseng's support of the brain's production of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) appears to improve mental performance, learning, and memory and sensory awareness, exactly as Chinese tradition has always maintained. The 1997 Commission E on Phytotherapy and Herbal Substances of the German Federal Institute for Drugs, reflecting the opinion of modern scientific herbalism, recommends Ginseng root [Panax ginseng] 'As tonic for invigoration and fortification in times of fatigue and debility, for declining capacity for work and concentration, also during convalescence.' 'Daily dosage: 1 - 2 g of root; equivalent preparations. Mode of Administration: Cut root for teas, powder and galenical preparations for internal use. Duration of Administration: Generally up to 3 months. A repeated course is feasible.' 'Action: In various stress models, e.g., an immobilization test and the coldness test, the resistance of laboratory test animals (rodents) was increased.' Grieve's classic 'A Modern Herbal': 'In China, both varieties [Asian Panax ginseng & American Panax quinquefolia] are used particularly for dyspepsia, vomiting and nervous di |
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Grape Seed 95% Proanthocyanidins (OPC) Powdered Extract 1 kg (2.2 lbs): Q
Used as a dietary supplement, either as a food additive or encapsulated, 100-300 mg per day. 95% Proanthocyanidins Grape seed is a dietary supplement that supports the immune system, circulatory functions and proper skin health. This is Grape Seed Extract, from juice grapes, Vitis vinifera, that is standardized to yield 95 mg (95%) proanthocyanidins (PCOs) per 100 mg. PCOs are a special class of water soluble bioflavonoids that are potent antioxidants. In some comparative tests, PCOs were found to be 50 times more potent than Vitamin E and 20 times more potent than Vitamin C. The oxygen atom, which in a stable state has four pairs of electrons, becomes unstable when it loses an electron. An oxygen atom with seven electrons is referred to as a free radical. Free radicals quickly attach themselves to body tissues in order to stabilize themselves. The free radical takes an electron from the membrane of a body tissue and by doing so, produces yet another free radical, which then is obliged by its charge to seek out another electron - in your body. What results is a cascade of oxidations - literally rusting body tissues. Free radical oxidation is a contributory factor in much chronic degenerative disease. PCOs protect skin from sun damage. Many European skin creams feature grape seed extract as an aid to skin elasticity. PCOs help keep collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid healthy by blocking enzymes that disrupt their chemical structure. This can be of profound use to theose who suffer from eczema and psoriasis. PCOs prevent blood platelet stickiness better than aspirin, and thus can be of significant help to those with heart problems. PCOs are commonly prescribed by physicians in Europe for various disorders that are likely to benefit from increased blood flow, such as diabetes, leg cramps and varicose veins. PCOs support capillary strength. Weak capillaries can contribute to bruising, elastin and collagen dysfunction, edema and circulatory insufficiencies. Repeated double-blind tests have shown PCOs to quickly improve capillary strength in the elderly. Human clinical studies show that 300 mg per day can quickly repair ruptured capillaries, thus alleviating water retention and such effects of edema as puffy eyes, swollen feet, and the bloating associated with premenstrual syndrome. Grape seed extract improves blood flow in the eye's capillaries, and thus is prescribed for eye problems of the elderly, such as macular degeneration and cataracts. By protecting immune cells against enzyme degradation, PCOs alleviate allergies and hayfever. PCOs can also lower cholesterol and prevent LDL oxidation. PCOs prevent LDL cholesterol oxidation better than vitamin C, and prevent bacteria from adhering to urinary tract membranes. |
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Grape Seed 95% Proanthocyanidins (OPC) Powdered Extract 5 kg (11 lbs): Q
Used as a dietary supplement, either as a food additive or encapsulated, 100-300 mg per day. 95% Proanthocyanidins Grape seed is a dietary supplement that supports the immune system, circulatory functions and proper skin health. This is Grape Seed Extract, from juice grapes, Vitis vinifera, that is standardized to yield 95 mg (95%) proanthocyanidins (PCOs) per 100 mg. PCOs are a special class of water soluble bioflavonoids that are potent antioxidants. In some comparative tests, PCOs were found to be 50 times more potent than Vitamin E and 20 times more potent than Vitamin C. The oxygen atom, which in a stable state has four pairs of electrons, becomes unstable when it loses an electron. An oxygen atom with seven electrons is referred to as a free radical. Free radicals quickly attach themselves to body tissues in order to stabilize themselves. The free radical takes an electron from the membrane of a body tissue and by doing so, produces yet another free radical, which then is obliged by its charge to seek out another electron - in your body. What results is a cascade of oxidations - literally rusting body tissues. Free radical oxidation is a contributory factor in much chronic degenerative disease. PCOs protect skin from sun damage. Many European skin creams feature grape seed extract as an aid to skin elasticity. PCOs help keep collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid healthy by blocking enzymes that disrupt their chemical structure. This can be of profound use to theose who suffer from eczema and psoriasis. PCOs prevent blood platelet stickiness better than aspirin, and thus can be of significant help to those with heart problems. PCOs are commonly prescribed by physicians in Europe for various disorders that are likely to benefit from increased blood flow, such as diabetes, leg cramps and varicose veins. PCOs support capillary strength. Weak capillaries can contribute to bruising, elastin and collagen dysfunction, edema and circulatory insufficiencies. Repeated double-blind tests have shown PCOs to quickly improve capillary strength in the elderly. Human clinical studies show that 300 mg per day can quickly repair ruptured capillaries, thus alleviating water retention and such effects of edema as puffy eyes, swollen feet, and the bloating associated with premenstrual syndrome. Grape seed extract improves blood flow in the eye's capillaries, and thus is prescribed for eye problems of the elderly, such as macular degeneration and cataracts. By protecting immune cells against enzyme degradation, PCOs alleviate allergies and hayfever. PCOs can also lower cholesterol and prevent LDL oxidation. PCOs prevent LDL cholesterol oxidation better than vitamin C, and prevent bacteria from adhering to urinary tract membranes. |
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Ashwagandha Root Powdered Extract (1.5% Withanolide) 10 kg (22 lbs): Q
Ashwagandha is used in Ayurvedic medicine as a powder, decoction, medicated wine, mixed with clarified butter, combined with honey or sugar syrup or as a medicated oil. The most common form is as an alcoholic extract or capsules, of the powdered root. Known as Indian ginseng, Ashwagandha Root is traditionally used for stress relief and exhaustion and to improve endurance. It is adaptogenic, mildly sedative, and rejuvenative. It is excellent for coughs, infertility, impotence, insomnia, nervous tension, rheumatism, and stress. Its reputation is that of an herb that inhibits aging and nutures mental clarity. This herb's usage is ancient in India. It is used externally for tumors, inflammation, arthritis, and a wide range of skin and infectious diseases, and internally as a pain killing tea. The shoots and seeds are also used as food and to thicken milk. Traditonally taken by women as pre-birth preparation, Ashwagandha has been shown to regenerate hormones and stabilize. In a recent study, this herb was given to 30 mental patients suffering from anxiety neurosis in doses of 40 ml/day for one month. At the end of the month, most of the anxiety disorders, panic attacks and similar mood phobias, had disappeared. In trials by American psychiatrists, this herb had been found useful for the treatment of manic depression, alcoholic paranoia, and schizophrenia. http://www.ayurvedainfo.com/Ashwag.html: Ashwagandha is an adpatogenic herb that supports the body's nervous system and tissues. It has anti-inflammatory properties and is a nerve relaxant. - John Douillard, Ayurvedic Practitioner. Ashwagandha improves energy, increases body weight, strengthens the immune system. It also improves sexual vitality....calms anxiety and promotes ... sleep. - David Frawley in Let's Live Magazine, August 1997. Singh et al (1977) clinically tried Ashwagandha in a series of patients of anxiety neurosis. The aim of the clinical trial was to evaluate the beneficial effects including pyschotropic behavious of this (herb). This (herb) showed a clinical relief in ...anxiety neurosis. A reduction in plasma cort. sol (sic) and urinary catecholamines incates control effects of this (herb). Shukla (1988) also evalauted the anti-axiety efficacy of this (herb). - Asthana & Raina, Indian Drugs:26(5), Review Article. Clinical Research: (Partial listing) 1. Bhattacharya, S et. al. (1997); Antistress activities of...from Withania somnifera; Phytotherapy Research; 1:1, 32-37. 2. Bhattacharya, S Bhattacharya, D (1997); Adaptogenic Activity of Withania somnifera; Study on file with Dabur Research Foundation. 3. Ghosal, S et. al. (1989); Immunomodulatory and CNS effects of... from Withania somnifera; Phytotherapy Research 3:5, 201-206. 4. Grandhi, A, Majumdar, A, Patwardhan, B; (1994); A comparative pharmacological investigation of Ashwagandha and Ginseng. Journal of Ethnopharmocology, 44,131-135. 5. Bhattacharya, S, Kumar, A, Ghosal, S, (1995); E |
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Ashwagandha Root Powdered Extract (1.5% Withanolide) 25 kg (55 lbs): Q
Ashwagandha is used in Ayurvedic medicine as a powder, decoction, medicated wine, mixed with clarified butter, combined with honey or sugar syrup or as a medicated oil. The most common form is as an alcoholic extract or capsules, of the powdered root. Known as Indian ginseng, Ashwagandha Root is traditionally used for stress relief and exhaustion and to improve endurance. It is adaptogenic, mildly sedative, and rejuvenative. It is excellent for coughs, infertility, impotence, insomnia, nervous tension, rheumatism, and stress. Its reputation is that of an herb that inhibits aging and nutures mental clarity. This herb's usage is ancient in India. It is used externally for tumors, inflammation, arthritis, and a wide range of skin and infectious diseases, and internally as a pain killing tea. The shoots and seeds are also used as food and to thicken milk. Traditonally taken by women as pre-birth preparation, Ashwagandha has been shown to regenerate hormones and stabilize. In a recent study, this herb was given to 30 mental patients suffering from anxiety neurosis in doses of 40 ml/day for one month. At the end of the month, most of the anxiety disorders, panic attacks and similar mood phobias, had disappeared. In trials by American psychiatrists, this herb had been found useful for the treatment of manic depression, alcoholic paranoia, and schizophrenia. http://www.ayurvedainfo.com/Ashwag.html: Ashwagandha is an adpatogenic herb that supports the body's nervous system and tissues. It has anti-inflammatory properties and is a nerve relaxant. - John Douillard, Ayurvedic Practitioner. Ashwagandha improves energy, increases body weight, strengthens the immune system. It also improves sexual vitality....calms anxiety and promotes ... sleep. - David Frawley in Let's Live Magazine, August 1997. Singh et al (1977) clinically tried Ashwagandha in a series of patients of anxiety neurosis. The aim of the clinical trial was to evaluate the beneficial effects including pyschotropic behavious of this (herb). This (herb) showed a clinical relief in ...anxiety neurosis. A reduction in plasma cort. sol (sic) and urinary catecholamines incates control effects of this (herb). Shukla (1988) also evalauted the anti-axiety efficacy of this (herb). - Asthana & Raina, Indian Drugs:26(5), Review Article. Clinical Research: (Partial listing) 1. Bhattacharya, S et. al. (1997); Antistress activities of...from Withania somnifera; Phytotherapy Research; 1:1, 32-37. 2. Bhattacharya, S Bhattacharya, D (1997); Adaptogenic Activity of Withania somnifera; Study on file with Dabur Research Foundation. 3. Ghosal, S et. al. (1989); Immunomodulatory and CNS effects of... from Withania somnifera; Phytotherapy Research 3:5, 201-206. 4. Grandhi, A, Majumdar, A, Patwardhan, B; (1994); A comparative pharmacological investigation of Ashwagandha and Ginseng. Journal of Ethnopharmocology, 44,131-135. 5. Bhattacharya, S, Kumar, A, Ghosal, S, (1995); E |
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Grape Skin 10:1 Powdered Extract 1 kg (2.2 lbs): Q
Used as a dietary supplement, either as a food additive or encapsulated, 100-300 mg per day. Grape Skin extract contains a mix of substances, some of which are found in grape seeds and some in red wine. These substances include nonbioflavonoid polyphenols (derivatives of cinnamic and benzoic acid) and bioflavonoid polyphenols (collectively known as Proanthocyanidins or 'PCOs' for procyanidolic oligomers). One of these ingredients, resveratrol, was found to have antiplatelet aggregating activity. Red wine has gotten a lot of press recently, sometimes being called the 'French Paradox.' The reason for this is that, while Frenchmen have a high-fat diet, they have one-third as many heart attacks as American men, although they have similar high cholesterol and blood pressure levels as their American counterparts. The main reason for this effect are the bioflavonoid polyphenols (see also Grape Seed Extract) from the grape skin, not the alcohol content of the wine. A recent study shows that a particular polyphenol in grape skins, resveratrol, inhibits blood platelet aggregation. The difference between red and white wine is that red wine is fermented with the grape skins, while white wine has the skins removed prior to fermentation. So, red wine contains the beneficial resveratrol, while white wine does not. This is one way that red wine consumption protects the heart. PCOs are a special class of water soluble bioflavonoids that are potent antioxidants. In some comparative tests, PCOs were found to be 50 times more potent than Vitamin E and 20 times more potent than Vitamin C. The oxygen atom, which in a stable state has four pairs of electrons, becomes unstable when it loses an electron. An oxygen atom with seven electrons is referred to as a free radical. Free radicals quickly attach themselves to body tissues in order to stabilize themselves. The free radical takes an electron from the membrane of a body tissue and by doing so, produces yet another free radical, which then is obliged by its charge to seek out another electron - in your body. What results is a cascade of oxidations - literally rusting body tissues. Free radical oxidation is a contributory factor in much chronic degenerative disease. PCOs protect skin from sun damage. Many European skin creams feature grape seed extract as an aid to skin elasticity. PCOs help keep collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid healthy by blocking enzymes that disrupt their chemical structure. This can be of profound use to theose who suffer from eczema and psoriasis. PCOs prevent blood platelet stickiness better than aspirin, and thus can be of significant help to those with heart problems. PCOs are commonly prescribed by physicians in Europe for various disorders that are likely to benefit from increased blood flow, such as diabetes, leg cramps and varicose veins. PCOs support capillary strength. Weak capillaries can contribute to bruising, elastin and collagen dysfunction, ede |
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American Ginseng Root - Large (Panax quinquefolium; Xi Yang Shen) Whole: 1 lb: V
Used as a tea, decoction, extract, tincture, food additive and supplement. Many Native American tribes used American ginseng, Panax quinquefolia. Medicinal uses ranged from digestive disorders to sexual problems. The Chinese began to use American ginseng after it was imported during the 1700s. The traditional applications in China are somewhat different from those for Panax ginseng (Asian ginseng), American ginseng being considered a better stomachic. The type and ratio of ginsenosides are somewhat different in American and Asian ginseng, but not radically different. Pharmacologically, ginseng is nonspecific in its effects and is capable of a normalizing action irrespective of the pathological situation. Ginseng's ginsenosides are believed to increase energy, counter the effects of stress, and enhance intellectual and physical performance. Thirteen ginsenosides have been identified in Asian ginseng. Ginsenosides Rgl and Rbl have received the most attention. Other constituents include the panaxans, which help lower blood sugar, and the polysaccharides (complex sugar molecules), which support immune function. Numerous double-blind studies have confirmed Chinese tradition, objectively demonstrating Asian ginseng's ability to lower blood sugar, reduce fatigue and stress, and support the normal function of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis, the hormonal stress system of the body. Ginseng's support of the brain's production of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) appears to improve mental performance, learning, and memory and sensory awareness, exactly as Chinese tradition has always maintained. The 1997 Commission E on Phytotherapy and Herbal Substances of the German Federal Institute for Drugs, reflecting the opinion of modern scientific herbalism, recommends Ginseng root [Panax ginseng] 'As tonic for invigoration and fortification in times of fatigue and debility, for declining capacity for work and concentration, also during convalescence.' 'Daily dosage: 1 - 2 g of root; equivalent preparations. Mode of Administration: Cut root for teas, powder and galenical preparations for internal use. Duration of Administration: Generally up to 3 months. A repeated course is feasible.' 'Action: In various stress models, e.g., an immobilization test and the coldness test, the resistance of laboratory test animals (rodents) was increased.' Grieve's classic 'A Modern Herbal': 'In China, both varieties [Asian Panax ginseng & American Panax quinquefolia] are used particularly for dyspepsia, vomiting and nervous disorders. A decoction of ½ oz. of the root, boiled in tea or soup and taken every morning, is commonly held a remedy for consumption and other diseases.' 'In Western medicine, it is considered a mild stomachic tonic and stimulant, useful in loss of appetite and in digestive affections that arise from mental and nervous exhaustion.' King's 1898 Dispensatory: [Panax quinquefolia] 'A mild tonic and stimulant. Us |
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