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Ginkgo Biloba
Current interest in Ginkgo Biloba began in Asia, where it has long been valued for its effects on the challenges of aging. Ginkgo Biloba is today one of the most promising and highly studied natural botanicals.
Ginkgo Biloba is effective in nutritionally supporting the body’s systems, especially through its antioxidant properties. As a potent free radical scavenger, Gingko Biloba is said to help preserve youthfulness by slowing down the deterioration of our body systems.
The Ginkgo Biloba nut is used widely in Chinese and Korean cuisine.
Ginkgo Biloba in a nut-shell : Mental alertness; stimulates circulation to extremities; Heart, brain, blood, antioxidant; Allergy support; Used with tinnitus, vertigo, stress, senility and asthma.
Dong Quai
Tonic, strengthens female organs; Blood support; Hot flashes.
A traditional Chinese medicinal herb, Dong Quai is known to calm the central nervous system and nourish the brain. It also balances and strengthens the female organs and regulates their functions.
Hawthorne
Tonic to cardiovascular/circulatory system, angina pectoris, heart valve murmur; High blood pressure, arterio-sclerosis.
Hawthorne is traditionally known for its strong and powerful effect on the circulatory system, particularly the heart. It has been used for centuries with great success, especially in Europe and Asia.
Even today it remains a favorite among herbalists as a cardiac tonic. Hawthorne is valued for nourishing blood pressure and circulation. When used on a regular, long-term basis hawthorn exerts a continued protection to the cardiovascular system.
Known for its gentle action and safe use, the Hawthorne berry is also used by Chinese people in sweet preparations.
Ho Shou Wu
Liver and kidney tonic, cardio-tonic; Anti-inflammatory, vasodilator; Sexual tonic, rejuvenator.
Ho Shou Wu, also known as Fo-Ti, is fabled in Asian history to restore the original color of graying hair.
It is said to nourish the glandular, nervous, and skeletal systems. This herb is also reputed to enhance the health of the liver and kidneys.
The properties of Ho Shou Wu are said to be similar to Golden Seal, Chamomile and Ginseng. It is known to help improve health, stamina and resistance to diseases.
