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Siberian Ginseng is a shrub with erect spiny shoots and is native to the Soviet Far East, Korea, China and Japan north of latitude 38. Its distribution is actually much greater than its more popular distant relative, panax or Korean Ginseng. Siberian Ginseng was used by the ancient Chinese as far back as 2000 BC. The roots are used in herbal medicine.

Medicinal Properties of Siberian Ginseng

Siberian Ginseng contains eleutherosides which have powerful adaptogenic properties and immune boosting action. This herb also enhances mental function, increases physical energy levels, and helps the body eliminate toxins by boosting liver function.

Siberian Ginseng is supportive to the adrenal glands and is often used to help with stress and fatigue.

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Pau d’arco, lapacho or tahhebo is a tree native to the rain forests of Latin America and was used by the ancient Incas. The shredded bark of the tree has been used by indigenous tribes ever since to make a tea with many medicinal properties.

Medicinal Properties of Pau d’arco

Pau d’arco contains two main naphthaquinones, lapachol and beta-lapachone which have potent antibacterial and antifungal properties. Historically, it was thought to have tumour-fighting effects and was used to strengthen immunity and as a protection against gut parasites.

Pau d’arco Herbal Remedies

Our herbalists recommend Pau d’arco for the following disorders:

Candidiasis (systemic)
Oral Thrush
Thrush (vaginal)

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Damiana is found mainly in Mexico, and the leaves and stems have been in herbal medicine by the Mexican Indians for centuries.

Medicinal Properties of Damiana

Damiana contains flavonoids, volatile oils and arbutin. It is said to be a diuretic, antidepressant, aphrodisiac in action and a general tonic to the nervous system and reproductive organs.

Damiana Herbal Remedies

Our herbalists recommend Damiana for the following disorders:

Depression
Chronic fatigue syndrome
Tired all the time (TATT)

Other Damiana Information

Traditionally and from historical use in Mexico, herbalists often use Damiana for male impotence and as an enhancer for sexual performance.

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Cats claw is a vine that grows up high in the canopy of the Amazon rainforest, and gets its name from the claw-like thorns which protrude from its woody stems. It is also found in Peru, Colombia, Ecuador and other parts of South America. The bark from the roots is used in herbal medicine.

Medicinal Properties of Cats claw

Cats claw contains oxyindole alkaloids which have immune stimulating action. It also has Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory properties and potential cancer fighting ability.

Cats claw Herbal Remedies

Our herbalists recommend Cats claw for the following disorders

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Tired All The Time (TATT)

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Used in traditional Chinese medicine, it is obviously native to China. The dried aged roots of the Astragalus plant are used in herbal medicine.

Action of Astragalus

Astragalus contains many different active compounds including Amino Acids and various minerals. It has both a boosting and balancing effect on the immune system.

Astragalus Uses

The dried Astragalus roots are a useful treatment for immune deficiencies, including the side-effects of chemotherapy and radiotherapy, and can also be added to stocks for making soup.

Our experts recommend Astragalus for the following disorders:

| Chronic fatigue syndrome
| Oral Thrush
| Osteomyelitis
| Tired All The Time (TATT)

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Korean Ginseng is also referred to as Asian ginseng or Chinese ginseng. It is a small perennial plant that originally grew in the damp woodlands of northern China, Manchuria and Korea. It has been used for thousands of years and is now widely cultivated and is the most popular ginseng available. The mature root is used in herbal medicine.

Action of Korean Ginseng

Korean Ginseng contains many compounds including polysaccharides, panaxans, vitamins, gums, oils and resins, but it is ginsenosides that have the most potent and understood actions in the body. Korean Ginseng has numerous actions and is said to be both sedative and stimulant and therefore an excellent balancing or adaptogenic herb. It has balancing effects on blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol, energy, stress, mood immune function and libido.

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