Ginkgo Leaf (Premium Grade) 24% Flavonglycosides\6% Triterpenes Powdered Extract (Ginkgo biloba; Bai Guo Ye) 10 kg (22 lbs): Q
Can be used as an infusion, decoction, extract, tincture, food additive and supplement. Medicinal use of Ginkgo leaf tea is ancient in Chinese herbal medicine. It helps clear the mind and improve the power of concentration. Modern clinical trials have demonstrated the usefulness of ginkgo in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease, age-related cognitive decline and depression. Ginkgo's flavone glycosides and terpene lactones do indeed increase circulation to the brain and other parts of the body as well as exerting a protective action on nerve cells. The unique terpene lactone components found in ginkgo are known as ginkgolides and bilobalide. Ginkgolides apparently improve circulation and inhibit platelet-activating factor. Bilobalide protects the cells of the nervous system. Recent animal studies indicate that bilobalide may help regenerate damaged nerve cells. One double blind study found that ginkgo could help people with macular degeneration, an oxidation-related disorder causing decreased or lost vision. Ginkgo’s antioxidant activity in the brain and central nervous system may help prevent age-related declines in brain function. The brain and central nervous system are particularly susceptible to free radical attack. Free radical damage, that is, oxidation damage, in the brain is widely accepted as being a contributing factor in many disorders associated with aging, including Alzheimer’s disease. The 1997 Commission E on Phytotherapy and Herbal Substances of the German Federal Institute for Drugs recommends a dry extract from the dried leaf of Ginkgo biloba for '(a) symptomatic treatment of disturbed performance in organic brain syndrome within the regimen of a therapeutic concept in cases of demential syndromes with the following principal symptoms: Memory deficits, disturbances in concentration, depressive emotional condition, dizziness, tinnitus, and headache.' '(b) Improvement of pain-free walking distance in peripheral arterial occlusive disease in Stage II of Fontaine (intermittent claudication) in a regimen of physical therapeutic measures, in particular walking exercise. (c) Vertigo and tinnitus (ringing in the ear) of vascular and involutional origin.' 'The following pharmacological effects have been established experimentally: Improvement of hypoxic tolerance, particularly in the cerebral tissue. Inhibition of the development of traumatically or toxically induced cerebral edema, and acceleration of its regression. Reduction of retinal edema and of cellular lesions in the retina. Inhibition in age-related reduction of muscarinergic cholinoceptors and 2-adrenoceptors as well as stimulation of choline uptake in the hippocampus. Increased memory performance and learning capacity. Improvement in the compensation of disturbed equilibrium. Improvement of blood flow, particularly in the region of microcirculation. Improvement of the rheological properties of the blood. Inactivation of toxi |
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Ashwagandha Root Powdered Extract (2.5% 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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Ashwagandha Root C/S (Withania somnifera) 1 lb: C
This is Starwest's nitrogen-flushed double wall silverfoil pack. 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 Ethnopharmocol |
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Rhodiola Root Cut & Sifted (Rhodiola rosea) 1 lb: C
This is Starwest's nitrogen-flushed double-wall silverfoil pack. Used as a food, food additive, infusion, decoction and extract. Traditional folk medicine used R. rosea to increase physical endurance, work productivity, longevity, resistance to high altitude sickness, and to treat fatigue, depression, anemia, impotence, gastrointestinal ailments, infections, and nervous system disorders. Rhodiola rosea: A Possible Plant Adaptogen - evaluation of therapeutic properties Alternative Medicine Review, June, 2001 (Altern Med Rev 2001;6(3):293-302) by Gregory S. Kelly (abridged) numbered references online at: http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0FDN/is_3_6/ai_76487131 Rhodiola rosea is a popular plant in traditional medical systems in Eastern Europe and Asia with a reputation for stimulating the nervous system, decreasing depression, enhancing work performance, eliminating fatigue, and preventing high altitude sickness. Rhodiola rosea has been categorized as an adaptogen by Russian researchers due to its observed ability to increase resistance to a variety of chemical, biological, and physical stressors. Its claimed benefits include antidepressant, anticancer, cardioprotective, and central nervous system enhancement. Research also indicates great utility in asthenic conditions (decline in work performance, sleep difficulties, poor appetite, irritability, hypertension, headaches, and fatigue) developing subsequent to intense physical or intellectual strain. The adaptogenic, cardiopulmonary protective, and central nervous system activities of Rhodiola rosea have been attributed primarily to its ability to influence levels and activity of monoamines and opioid peptides such as beta-endorphins. Rhodiola rosea is widely distributed at high altitudes in Arctic and mountainous regions throughout Europe and Asia. It is a popular plant in traditional medical systems in Eastern Europe and Asia, with a reputation for stimulating the nervous system, decreasing depression, enhancing work performance, eliminating fatigue, and preventing high altitude sickness.[1] In addition to Rhodiola rosea, over 200 different species of Rhodiola have been identified and at least 20 are used in traditional medical systems in Asia, including R. alterna, R. brevipetiolata, R. crenulata, R. kirilowii, R. quadrifida, R. sachalinensis, and R. sacra. Rhodiola rosea has been intensively studied in Russia and Scandinavia for more than 35 years. Although the majority of this research on Rhodiola rosea is unavailable for review, available literature is supportive of its adaptogenic properties. Similar to other plant adaptogens investigated by Russian researchers, such as Eleutherococcus senticosus (Siberian ginseng) and Panax ginseng (Korean ginseng), extracts of this plant produce favorable changes in a variety of diverse areas of physiological function, including neurotransmitter levels, central nervous system activity, and cardiovascular |
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Rhodiola Root 4:1 Powdered Extract (Rhodiola rosea) 5 kg (11 lbs): Q
Used as a food, food additive, infusion, decoction and extract. Traditional folk medicine used R. rosea to increase physical endurance, work productivity, longevity, resistance to high altitude sickness, and to treat fatigue, depression, anemia, impotence, gastrointestinal ailments, infections, and nervous system disorders. Rhodiola rosea: A Possible Plant Adaptogen - evaluation of therapeutic properties Alternative Medicine Review, June, 2001 (Altern Med Rev 2001;6(3):293-302) by Gregory S. Kelly (abridged) numbered references online at: http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0FDN/is_3_6/ai_76487131 Rhodiola rosea is a popular plant in traditional medical systems in Eastern Europe and Asia with a reputation for stimulating the nervous system, decreasing depression, enhancing work performance, eliminating fatigue, and preventing high altitude sickness. Rhodiola rosea has been categorized as an adaptogen by Russian researchers due to its observed ability to increase resistance to a variety of chemical, biological, and physical stressors. Its claimed benefits include antidepressant, anticancer, cardioprotective, and central nervous system enhancement. Research also indicates great utility in asthenic conditions (decline in work performance, sleep difficulties, poor appetite, irritability, hypertension, headaches, and fatigue) developing subsequent to intense physical or intellectual strain. The adaptogenic, cardiopulmonary protective, and central nervous system activities of Rhodiola rosea have been attributed primarily to its ability to influence levels and activity of monoamines and opioid peptides such as beta-endorphins. Rhodiola rosea is widely distributed at high altitudes in Arctic and mountainous regions throughout Europe and Asia. It is a popular plant in traditional medical systems in Eastern Europe and Asia, with a reputation for stimulating the nervous system, decreasing depression, enhancing work performance, eliminating fatigue, and preventing high altitude sickness.[1] In addition to Rhodiola rosea, over 200 different species of Rhodiola have been identified and at least 20 are used in traditional medical systems in Asia, including R. alterna, R. brevipetiolata, R. crenulata, R. kirilowii, R. quadrifida, R. sachalinensis, and R. sacra. Rhodiola rosea has been intensively studied in Russia and Scandinavia for more than 35 years. Although the majority of this research on Rhodiola rosea is unavailable for review, available literature is supportive of its adaptogenic properties. Similar to other plant adaptogens investigated by Russian researchers, such as Eleutherococcus senticosus (Siberian ginseng) and Panax ginseng (Korean ginseng), extracts of this plant produce favorable changes in a variety of diverse areas of physiological function, including neurotransmitter levels, central nervous system activity, and cardiovascular function. Rhodiola rosea has been categorized as an adaptogen by |
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Feverfew Herb 4:1 Powder 1/2 lb bottle: HE
This herb is BULK DISCOUNTED in our 10 lb & 25 lb bulk packs. To find the bulk packs, just copy and paste the herb name into our Search, or refer to our Bulk By The Kilo & Ton category. We use only 100% Gluten-free, Vegetable Cellulose ''00'' capsules for all of our encapsulated products. We offer both bulk powder and capsules. Obviously our bulk bottles are bulk powder, not capsules, but the capsule weight is included to give you a way of judging the recommended dosage. Feverfew - Botanical Extract 4:1 -- Approximately 600 mg. each capsule. 1/2 teaspoon of powder is about equal to one capsule. Powder can be consumed by sprinkling it over your food or mixing it with a syrup such as maple or chocolate. You could also mix it with orange juice. The citric acid in the orange juice will help to mask any unpleasant powder tastes. Other common names: Bachelor's Buttons, Febrefuge Plant, Featherfew, Featherfoil, Wild Chamomile, Flirtwort, Midsummer Daisy Suffering from migraines? Try a regimen of Feverfew to help prevent the pain and nausea associated with migraines. The herb has been used since ancient times to lower fever and treat nervous and menstrual disorders, depression and pain. History: Feverfew is a native plant of southeastern Europe that is now common throughout Australia, Europe and North America, where it sometime grows wild. The daisy-like flower is a perennial that grows about two feet in height. Ancient Greek physicians used Feverfew to treat melancholy, headaches and to lower fevers; Dioscorides is believed to have used it to treat arthritis. One of its botanical genus names, Chrysanthemum, is derived from two Greek words, i.e., chrysos, meaning ''golden'' and anthos, meaning ''flower,'' and its English name is a corrupted version of the Latin word, febrifugia, meaning ''fever reducer.'' Its botanical specific, parthenium, is said to be derived from the Greek word, parthenos, meaning virgin, in reference to young women who used the plant to treat menstrual irregularities. This herb has been used since the first century A. D., to treat headaches, and the English continued to use it into the seventeenth century to treat depression, headache, vertigo and to lower fever. The esteemed English pharmacist, Nicholas Culpeper, recommended its use in 1649 for ''all pains in the head,'' and in 1772, the herbalist, John Hill, said it would cure the ''worst headache.'' Feverfew faded from herbal popularity after that time, but it was planted in gardens for its small daisy-like flowers that appeared to ''purify the air'' and repel insects. Recently, however, it has returned to the herbalists' repertoire, primarily to prevent migraine headaches. The respected British journal, Lancet, reported in 1988, that extracts of Feverfew inhibited the release of two inflammatory substances, serotonin and prostaglandin, and its use was effective against headache. The chemical composition of the plant appears to fl |
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Hops 10:1 Powder 1/4 lb bottle: HE
This herb is BULK DISCOUNTED in our 10 lb & 25 lb bulk packs. To find the bulk packs, just copy and paste the herb name into our Search, or refer to our Bulk By The Kilo & Ton category. We use only 100% Gluten-free, Vegetable Cellulose ''00'' capsules for all of our encapsulated products. We offer both bulk powder and capsules. Obviously our bulk bottles are bulk powder, not capsules, but the capsule weight is included to give you a way of judging the recommended dosage. Hops - Botanical Extract 10:1 -- Approximately 600 mg. each capsule. 1/2 teaspoon of powder is about equal to one capsule. Powder can be consumed by sprinkling it over your food or mixing it with a syrup such as maple or chocolate. You could also mix it with orange juice. The citric acid in the orange juice will help to mask any unpleasant powder tastes. Other common names: Hop Bine, Strobile Hops have an extremely calming effect on the body. Use of Hops is an old-fashioned (and effective) way to relieve insomnia and anxiety when nervous tension takes its toll. Hops will also soothe your digestive system and ease cramps and pain. History: Hops have been found growing wild in the copses and hedges of Europe, Asia, North America and Australia and have been cultivated throughout the north temperate regions of the whole world. The plant is a hardy, deciduous, perennial climber that thrives in moist, fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade in open positions, and it may rise to a height of twenty-three feet. Male and female flowers are borne on different plants, and the female plants, which produce the scaly, cone-like fruits called ''strobiles,'' are used in herbal medicine and brewing beer. The origin of its botanical genus, Humulus, is somewhat cloudy. Historians have assumed that the name came from humus, the rich moist ground in which the plant grows. The plant's botanical specific, Lupulus, is derived from the Latin, lupus, meaning ''wolf,'' because (as Pliny explains in the first century), Hops will choke and strangle osiers (willows) when growing near them. Finally, its English name, Hops, appears to come from the breweries of the Netherlands in the beginning of the fourteenth century, where Hops were used for flavoring and preserving beer, and preventing bacterial growth. Hops have been used for two thousand years as a treatment for insomnia and anxiety and as a popular food. The Roman, Pliny, described Hops as a popular garden vegetable, somewhat like asparagus. Curiously, several of the plant's medicinal qualities were first discovered by observing the pickers of Hops, who were said to tire quickly, demonstrating the plant's sedative activity. Moreover, its hormonal properties were noted in the elderly female pickers, who said they experienced the return of their menstrual cycles and other youthful characteristics. By the ninth century, Hops were an important ingredient in beer brewing (a use continued to this day). I |
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Hops 10:1 Powder 1/2 lb bottle: HE
This herb is BULK DISCOUNTED in our 10 lb & 25 lb bulk packs. To find the bulk packs, just copy and paste the herb name into our Search, or refer to our Bulk By The Kilo & Ton category. We use only 100% Gluten-free, Vegetable Cellulose ''00'' capsules for all of our encapsulated products. We offer both bulk powder and capsules. Obviously our bulk bottles are bulk powder, not capsules, but the capsule weight is included to give you a way of judging the recommended dosage. Hops - Botanical Extract 10:1 -- Approximately 600 mg. each capsule. 1/2 teaspoon of powder is about equal to one capsule. Powder can be consumed by sprinkling it over your food or mixing it with a syrup such as maple or chocolate. You could also mix it with orange juice. The citric acid in the orange juice will help to mask any unpleasant powder tastes. Other common names: Hop Bine, Strobile Hops have an extremely calming effect on the body. Use of Hops is an old-fashioned (and effective) way to relieve insomnia and anxiety when nervous tension takes its toll. Hops will also soothe your digestive system and ease cramps and pain. History: Hops have been found growing wild in the copses and hedges of Europe, Asia, North America and Australia and have been cultivated throughout the north temperate regions of the whole world. The plant is a hardy, deciduous, perennial climber that thrives in moist, fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade in open positions, and it may rise to a height of twenty-three feet. Male and female flowers are borne on different plants, and the female plants, which produce the scaly, cone-like fruits called ''strobiles,'' are used in herbal medicine and brewing beer. The origin of its botanical genus, Humulus, is somewhat cloudy. Historians have assumed that the name came from humus, the rich moist ground in which the plant grows. The plant's botanical specific, Lupulus, is derived from the Latin, lupus, meaning ''wolf,'' because (as Pliny explains in the first century), Hops will choke and strangle osiers (willows) when growing near them. Finally, its English name, Hops, appears to come from the breweries of the Netherlands in the beginning of the fourteenth century, where Hops were used for flavoring and preserving beer, and preventing bacterial growth. Hops have been used for two thousand years as a treatment for insomnia and anxiety and as a popular food. The Roman, Pliny, described Hops as a popular garden vegetable, somewhat like asparagus. Curiously, several of the plant's medicinal qualities were first discovered by observing the pickers of Hops, who were said to tire quickly, demonstrating the plant's sedative activity. Moreover, its hormonal properties were noted in the elderly female pickers, who said they experienced the return of their menstrual cycles and other youthful characteristics. By the ninth century, Hops were an important ingredient in beer brewing (a use continued to this day). I |
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Hops 10:1 Powder 1 lb bottle: HE
This herb is BULK DISCOUNTED in our 10 lb & 25 lb bulk packs. To find the bulk packs, just copy and paste the herb name into our Search, or refer to our Bulk By The Kilo & Ton category. We use only 100% Gluten-free, Vegetable Cellulose ''00'' capsules for all of our encapsulated products. We offer both bulk powder and capsules. Obviously our bulk bottles are bulk powder, not capsules, but the capsule weight is included to give you a way of judging the recommended dosage. Hops - Botanical Extract 10:1 -- Approximately 600 mg. each capsule. 1/2 teaspoon of powder is about equal to one capsule. Powder can be consumed by sprinkling it over your food or mixing it with a syrup such as maple or chocolate. You could also mix it with orange juice. The citric acid in the orange juice will help to mask any unpleasant powder tastes. Other common names: Hop Bine, Strobile Hops have an extremely calming effect on the body. Use of Hops is an old-fashioned (and effective) way to relieve insomnia and anxiety when nervous tension takes its toll. Hops will also soothe your digestive system and ease cramps and pain. History: Hops have been found growing wild in the copses and hedges of Europe, Asia, North America and Australia and have been cultivated throughout the north temperate regions of the whole world. The plant is a hardy, deciduous, perennial climber that thrives in moist, fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade in open positions, and it may rise to a height of twenty-three feet. Male and female flowers are borne on different plants, and the female plants, which produce the scaly, cone-like fruits called ''strobiles,'' are used in herbal medicine and brewing beer. The origin of its botanical genus, Humulus, is somewhat cloudy. Historians have assumed that the name came from humus, the rich moist ground in which the plant grows. The plant's botanical specific, Lupulus, is derived from the Latin, lupus, meaning ''wolf,'' because (as Pliny explains in the first century), Hops will choke and strangle osiers (willows) when growing near them. Finally, its English name, Hops, appears to come from the breweries of the Netherlands in the beginning of the fourteenth century, where Hops were used for flavoring and preserving beer, and preventing bacterial growth. Hops have been used for two thousand years as a treatment for insomnia and anxiety and as a popular food. The Roman, Pliny, described Hops as a popular garden vegetable, somewhat like asparagus. Curiously, several of the plant's medicinal qualities were first discovered by observing the pickers of Hops, who were said to tire quickly, demonstrating the plant's sedative activity. Moreover, its hormonal properties were noted in the elderly female pickers, who said they experienced the return of their menstrual cycles and other youthful characteristics. By the ninth century, Hops were an important ingredient in beer brewing (a use continued to this day). I |
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Kava Kava Root 30% Powder 1/4 lb bottle: HE
This herb is BULK DISCOUNTED in our 10 lb & 25 lb bulk packs. To find the bulk packs, just copy and paste the herb name into our Search, or refer to our Bulk By The Kilo & Ton category. We use only 100% Gluten-free, Vegetable Cellulose ''00'' capsules for all of our encapsulated products. We offer both bulk powder and capsules. Obviously our bulk bottles are bulk powder, not capsules, but the capsule weight is included to give you a way of judging the recommended dosage. Kava Kava - Standardized Extract -- Approximately 600 mg. each capsule. 1/2 teaspoon of powder is about equal to one capsule. Powder can be consumed by sprinkling it over your food or mixing it with a syrup such as maple or chocolate. You could also mix it with orange juice. The citric acid in the orange juice will help to mask any unpleasant powder tastes. Other common names: Ava Ava Pepper, Intoxicating Pepper, Kawa Awa, Kawa Kawa, Yogona, Wati, Waka, Kava Pepper, Kava Tense? Stressed Out? Need a good night's sleep? Let Kava Kava soothe your mind and body naturally. This popular Polynesian herb is famous for calming the nerves, easing tense muscles and enhancing mental acuity, memory and sensory perception. History: Kava Kava is an evergreen shrub that is native to the Polynesian Islands of the South Pacific and is commonly cultivated in Australia and Hawaii. It is an erect shrub that grows in height from ten to twenty feet with tender fleshy stems, heart-shaped leaves and flowers with a lilac aroma. The dried root is an aromatic, bitter and pungent warming herb that is used in herbal medicine. South Pacific Islanders have used Kava Kava for over three thousand years as an important medicinal herb to kill pain (the root actually leaves the mouth feeling slightly numbed when chewed) and induce a state of relaxation and euphoria. The roots were also made into a sacred drink called Sakau, which marked important social and ceremonial rites, particularly meetings involving conflicts or war councils, since the herb is known to promote a state of goodwill and relaxation among parties trying to reconcile their differences. Kava Kava was first discovered for Western use by the explorer, Captain James Cook, who gave the plant its botanical name, which translates to ''intoxicating pepper.'' The name Kava carries the meanings of ''sour,'' ''bitter'' or ''sharp,'' which may be some indication of the taste of the beverage. Some of Kava Kava's chemical constituents include cinnamic acid and kavalactones/alphapyrones (including kawain, dihydrokawain, methysticin, dihydromethysticin and yangonin). Beneficial Uses: Kava Kava is a mild, but effective, sedative that induces physical and mental relaxation and helps to reduce anxiety without dulling the mind. As a matter of fact, although it is used mostly for its sedative properties, it does not seem to impair the user's mental clarity and has been known to improve memory and sensory perception. |
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