Qi Tonics

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Panax ginseng Korean ginseng
Astragalus membranaceus Astragalus
Glycyrrhiza glabra Licorice root
Avena sativa Oats seeds
Withania somnifera Ashwagandha
Eleutherococcus senticosus Siberian ginseng

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Panax ginseng

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Korean ginseng

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Panax ginseng Chemistry

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triterpenic saponins, known as ginsenosides
polysaccharides

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Panax ginseng Actions

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Tonic, Adaptogen, demulcent, stimulant, rejuvenative, cognition enhancer, Immune system stimulant,Hepatoprotective,

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Panax ginseng Uses

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general tonic enhancing resistance to disease and stress- a true Adaptogen
Korean Ginseng is used as an adaptogenic tonic indicated for physical or mental exhaustion and depressive states associated with sexual inadequacy.
It has an amphoteric effect- dual function of stimulation and sedation.

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Astragalus membranaceus

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Astragalus

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Astragalus membranaceus Chemistry

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Sugars, choline, folic acid, amino acids
astragalan, astragalin

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Astragalus membranaceus Actions

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tonic,adaptogen, immunomodulatory,antiviral, antioxidant
diuretic, raises metabolism,, vulnerary, hepatoprotective
cardiotonic, vasodilator, hypotensive, ,

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Astragalus membranaceus Uses

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Immune system tonic, cancer treatments. Astragalus have demonstrated increased phagocytosis and lymphocyte transformation, protection against immune suppression and viral infection, enhanced nonspecific immune function, increased antibody production,
Metabolism enhancer- increased protein metabolism
Adaptogen- low energy, weakness, fatigue, prolapse, improved learning performance, memory and physical endurance
Nephroprotective- reduces protein present in urine.
Improves blood counts
Cardiovascular- angina, ischemic heart disease, - cardiotonic

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Glycyrrhiza glabra

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Licorice root

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Glycyrrhiza glabra Chemistry

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Triterpene saponins including glycyrrhizin, glycyrrhizic acid and glycyrrhetinic acid.
Polysaccharides
Amino acids

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Glycyrrhiza glabra Actions

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adrenal tonic,adaptogen, antioxident, antiviral,immunomodulator, antioxidant,detoxifier, antihistamine,
expectorant, demulcent,
mild sedative, anti-inflammatory, mild laxative, hepatoprotective,

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Glycyrrhiza glabra Uses

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Respiratory system: Dryness of lungs, bronchitis, coughs. Clears inflammation and heat.- antiviral, demulcent, immunomodulator

Immune: viral infections, including chronic hepatitis, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), herpes, and cytomegalovirus.- antiviral, antioxident, immunomodulator, hepatoprotective

Endocrine: Addison’s disease, PCOS, menopause,

Great anti-inflammatory and vulnerary healer- oral sores and ulcers, peptic ulcer disease, and hepatocellular carcinoma,

May lower plasma cholesterol,

Externally: useful in treating skin disorders such as psoriasis and herpetic lesions (Herpes sores), eczema, inflammation of skin, - antiinflammatory, demulcent, antioxident,

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Avena sativa

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Oat

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Avena sativa Chemistry

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saponins, alkaloids, sterols, flavonoids
vitamins esp B and vitamin E, starch, minerals (especially calcium),

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Avena sativa Actions

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anti-depressant, nervine tonic, nutritive, cardiovascular tonic, demulcent, anti-cholesterol (seed)

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Avena sativa uses

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tonic and nourishing herb used in depression and debility,
Fatigue, increases stamina- adaptogenic? - nutritive, antidepressant, nervine tonic
Reproductive system- sexual debility, menopausal exhaustion, PMS, - nervine tonic, demulcent
Nervous system- Recovery from addictions- nervous system support during nicotine and drug withdrawal. Depression. Insomnia.
Cardiovascular- reduces cholesterol, esp-with oat bran. Weakness of heart muscle, palpitations,
Externally- as a milky emollient oat bath/ wash for eczema, dry, itchy, irritated skin.

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Withania somnifera

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Ashwagandha

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Withania somnifera Chemistry

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Alkaloids incl. somniferin and withanine, steroidal lactones

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Withania somnifera Actions

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tonic, Adaptogen, nervine, rejuvenative, mild sedative, antioxidant,
anti-inflammatory, immunomodulator, antianemic.

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Withania somnifera Uses

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1. inhibits aging and is one of the best herbs for nurturing and clarity of the mind
2.Adaptogen- improves mental and physical stamina, aphrodisiac, it is used for general debility, nerve exhaustion, sexual debility, promotes tissue healing.
3. Helps thyroid function.
4. Anemia and enhances immune function - increases WBC count

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Eleutherococcus senticosus

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Siberian ginseng

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Eleutherococcus senticosus Chemistry

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lignan glycosides incl. eleutherosides E, iridoids, polysaccharides (heteroglycans

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Eleutherococcus senticosus Actions

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Adaptogen, immunomodulator, tonic, antioxidant, cardioprotective

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Eleutherococcus senticosus Uses

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A great tonic for fatigue and general debility, used for inflammatory conditions, debility, exhaustion,
Immune: protects from radiation, increases the resistance to infections, colds, influenza, chronic fatigue syndrome.
Double-blind, placebo-controlled studies using extracts from Eleutherococcus roots have revealed an increase in resistance to infections.
Endocrine: anabolic, helps tissue repair, adrenal fatigue, lowers blood glucose levels
Nervous system: insomnia, mild depression, environmental and occupational stress,
Cardiovascular: may be useful in lowering cholesterol and triglycerides, helps to relieve angina symptoms,