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Herbal Energetics Part 7 Sweet and Tonic Herbs Professor Steven H. Horne
Int’l Institute Of Natural Wellness Education
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Sweet and Tonic Herbs
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Sweet (Tonic) Herbs
• Characteristics – Bitter-sweet flavor, not sugary or starchy, more like the sweetness of dark chocolate • Constituents – Polysaccharides – Saponins • Energetics – Moistening and neutral (may be slightly warming or cooling, too)
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Examples of Sweet Herbs
• Licorice • Stevia • American ginseng • Korean ginseng • Eleuthero root • Bee Pollen • Astragalus • Codonopsis
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Properties of Sweet Herbs
• Nutritive and tonic: builds up weakened conditions, counteracts wasting, strengthens glands, builds energy reserves • Adaptagenic: Many sweet tonics modulate stress and improve overall health • Moistening: Counteract dryness and aging of tissues • Immune Tonics: Often strengthen the immune system • Often used for elderly people to regain or maintain good health
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Contraindications for Sweet Herbs • Most of these remedies are very benign and suitable for long term use • Tend to encourage weight gain • Some of the stronger tonic herbs (especially the ginsengs) can be abused as stimulants, especially by younger people
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Types of Medicine
Inferior Superior • Fast-acting • Slower, cumulative action • Makes specific changes to body • Broad, proven health-promoting function actions • Targeted to relieving specific • Anti-aging, enhances longevity, symptoms (such as lowering promotes spiritual and emotional blood pressure or cholesterol) wellbeing • More prone to side-effects, • No side effects when used negative effects or bad reactions reasonably, safe for daily use in people over a long period of time, easily • Medicinal herbs: Cascara digested, well tolerated sagrada, goldenseal, black • Tonic herbs: Cordyceps, cohosh, valerian astragalus, dong quai, ginseng www.KnowYourWellness.org
Excess and Deficient
Excess
Deficient
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Selecting the Right Approach
Excess Deficient • General Indications • General Indications – Acute diseases – Chronic diseases – Person generally strong and – Person is weak and lethargic energetic – Light mucus discharge – Heavy mucus discharge – Lack of energy, fluids and low – Excess dampness or heat grade fever – Congestion and stagnation – Loss of muscle tone • Basic Approach • Basic Approach – Cleansing – Building – Bitter and pungent herbs – Nutritive and tonic herbs
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Three Treasures
Qi or Chi (Energy) Jing (Essence) Shen (Spirit)
Essential energy Related to moisture Spirit (thoughts and emotions) Runs all body processes Protects, nourishes and Resides in the heart Gives us the capacity to move, lubricates tissues Invisible part of our nature that think and feel Prenatal jing is a fixed amount affects the physical Western: vital force of life energy from birth Postnatal jing provides energy reserves in times of stress
Signs of deficiency: fatigue, Signs of deficiency: fatigue, Signs of disturbance: agitation, weakness, shortness of breath, burn-out, lack of energy nervousness, anxiety, timidity, soft voice, paleness, reserves, impotency, loss of irritability, insomnia dizziness, tinnitus, palpitations, sexual desire, back pain gas, weak digestion, low appetite, white & moist tongue coating www.KnowYourWellness.org
Three Humors
Qi or Chi (Energy) Blood Moisture
Essential energy Generates tissue Lubricates tissue Runs all body processes Distributes nutrients Moistens skin Gives us the capacity to move, Stores nutrients Internal environment think and feel Yin force: women often suffer Generates fluid Western: vital force from blood deficiency Distributes fluid Yang force: men often suffer Amorphous substance from qi deficiency Related to jing
Signs of deficiency: fatigue, Signs of deficiency: paleness, Signs of deficiency: weakness, shortness of breath, scanty menstruation, anemia, dryness, constipation timidity, soft voice, paleness, pale skin and lips, dizziness, dizziness, tinnitus, palpitations, insomnia, numbness gas, weak digestion, low appetite, white & moist tongue coating www.KnowYourWellness.org
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Notes About Tonic Herbs
• All tonic herbs do not have the same properties. • Many, but not all, are considered adaptogens • Each should be studied individually, in the context of their traditional uses, including: indications, dosages, limitations, side effects, and contraindications • Tonic herbs do not replace sleep, exercise, good nutrition and other basic health habits www.KnowYourWellness.org
Astragalus • Family: Fabaceae (Pea family) • Genus and Species: Astragalus membranaceus, Astragalus propinquus Photo by Stephen Foster • Other names: Yellow Vetch, huáng qí (yellow leader) • Parts Used: Root www.KnowYourWellness.org
Major Constituents
• Polysaccharides (astragaloglucans, astragalan B) – Enhance immune response by stimulating white blood cells and increasing production of antibodies and interferon. Have proven helpful for patients undergoing chemotherapy and radiation to rebuild the immune system. • Saponins (cycloartanes) – Diuretic, lower blood pressure – Stimulate growth of some lymphocytes • Triterpene saponins (astragalosides I-VII) – Astragaloside IV inhibits diabetic neuropathy and is cardioprotective in animal studies www.KnowYourWellness.org
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Other Constituents
• Isoflavonoid glycosides • Phytosterols: Beta-Sitosterol (formononetin) – antioxidant • Organic Acids: Glucuronic Acid activity • Phytosterols: Beta-Sitosterol • Flavonoids (afromosin, ordoratin, • Polyphenols: Isoflavonoids: calycosin, quercitin) • Vitamins: Choline • Carbohydrates: Sucrose, • Alkaloids: Betaine Glucuronic Acid • Asparagine • Biphenyl – Antihepatotoxic • Calcyosin • Minerals: Chromium, Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, • Kumatakenin Molybdenum, Zinc, Rubidium
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Energetics
• Taste: Sweet, bland • Energetics: Moistening, slightly warming • Tissue States: Atrophy, depression • Degree: 1st
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Astragalus Properties
• Adaptogenic • Diuretic • Anti-inflammatory • Expectorant • Antioxidant (moistening) • Antisudorific • Hypotensive • Antitumor • Immune balancer • Antiviral • Tonic • Cardiac • Vasodilator
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Astragalus Body Systems
• Adrenal glands • Bones • Digestive system • Heart • Immune system • Kidneys • Lungs • Respiratory System
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Astragalus Historical Uses
• Abscesses • Bronchitis • Acquired Immune • Cancer Deficiency Syndrome • Chemotherapy (preventing (AIDS) side effects) • Adrenal fatigue • Chronic fatigue • Anorexia • Circulation (poor) • Asthma • Colds and flu (prevention • Attention Deficit Disorder and treatment) • Autism • Congestive heart failure • Autoimmune Disorders • Convalescence • Boils • COPD • Cough (dry)
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More Astragalus Uses
• Diabetes • Malaria • Hasthimoto’s thyroiditis • Mononucleosis • Heart (weakness) • Multiple Sclerosis • Heart palpitations • Nephritis • Hepatitis • Nervousness • Hypertension • Night sweats • Immune deficiency • Poor appetite • Inflammation • Pernicious anemia • Loss of appetite • Prolapsed uterus • Lupus • Raynaud’s disease • Lyme disease • Rheumatoid arthritis www.KnowYourWellness.org
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And More Astragalus Uses
• Shingles • Shortness of breath • Tuberculosis • Ulcerations (skin) • Ulcers • Viral infections (chronic) • Wasting • Wounds (hard to heal) www.KnowYourWellness.org
Astragalus in TCM • Astragalus has been used in China for over 2000 years. It is one of the 50 fundamental herbs used in TCM. • It is considered a “superior” medicine and has been called “poor man’s ginseng” because of its ability to improve health • Thought to add years of health to the aged and increase overall vitality and stamina • The roots are harvested after 4-7 years. The older the root the sweeter the taste. • In TCM, Astragalus is often cooked with broths, rice, or beans to boost the healing energies during illnesses. • A couple of slices of Astragalus root in a chicken soup will boost the flavor and medicinal effects.
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Astragalus Best Uses • Winter tonic for resisting cold weather and staying healthy • Dry cough, shortness of breath, chronic lunch diseases • Poor appetite, general weakness, wounds and sores not healing • Reduced immunity due to chronic infection, stress or general weakness. • Lingering viral infections or recurring colds and upper respiratory tract infections in children and adults • Side effects of chemotherapy and radiation treatments for cancer (rebuilds immune system for people using conventional cancer treatment) • HIV infection (enhances immune function) • Chronic infection of the tonsils, lungs or heart • Relieves excessive sweating (night sweats) • Complications of diabetes (peripheral neuropathy) • Congestive heart failure www.KnowYourWellness.org
Bee Pollen
• Latin Name: None (not an herb) • Bee pollen comes from whatever plants the bees are collecting nectar and pollen from
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Bee Pollen Constituents
• Vitamins (18) including: Provitamin A, B-1 Thiamin, B-2 Riboflavin, B-3 Nancin, B-5, B-6 Pyridoxine, B-12 (cyanocobalamine), Pantothenic acid, Vitamin C, F, Vitamin D, Vitamin E, Vitamin H, Vitamin K, Vitamin PP, Folic Acid, Choline, Inositol, Rutin. • Minerals (25) including: Calcium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Iron, Copper, Iodine, Zinc, Sulfur, Sodium, Chlorine, Magnesium, Manganese, Molybdenum, Selenium, Boron, Silica, and Titanium. • Amino Acids (22): About 25% protein. Contains more amino acids pound for pound that animal foods • Trace elements (59) • Enzymes or co-enzymes (11) • Fatty acids (14) • Carbohydrates (11)
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Bee Pollen Energetics
• Taste: Sweet, nutty • Energetics: Neutral, nourishing • Tissue States: Irritation, depression, atrophy • Degree: 2nd
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Bee Pollen Properties Body Systems
• Adrenal tonic • Blood • Corrects polarity • Glandular system • Glandular • Immune system • Nutritive • Muscles • Stimulant (appetite and • Nerves metabolism • Pituitary gland
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Historical Uses
• Addictions (sugar) • Debility • Aging • Electromagnetic pollution • Allergies (respiratory) • Endurance (lack of) • Anger (excessive) • Exercise aid • Anorexia • Fatigue • Athletic aid • Hypoglycemia • Attention deficit disorder • Jet lag (ADHD) • Mercury poisoning • Bulimia • Pregnancy • Appetite (lack of) • Reversed polarity • Capillary weakness • Rhinitis (allergic) • Convalescence • Weight loss www.KnowYourWellness.org
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Bee Pollen Best Use
• Helps to enhance energy • Small amounts of local pollen can desensitize a person’s allergies • Excellent food for rebuilding a depleted body • Helps the body detoxify • Strengthens the pituitary gland
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Dong Quai/Angelica
• Family: Apiaceae (Parsley or carrot family) • Genus and Species: Angelica sinensis, A. archangelica • Other names: Chinese Angelica, Female Ginseng • Part(s) Used: Root
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Constituents
• Dong Quai – Rich in vitamins A, E, cobalt, and iron – Ferulic acid and phthalides, main active compounds – Alkylphthalides – Coumarins (anti-inflammatory, analgesic) – Furocoumarins – Terpenes – Phytosterols – Lactone Z-ligustilide – Essential oil (antispasmodic) • Angelica – Fixed oil – Essential oil – Coumarin, furanocumarins – Resins
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Dong Quai Energetics
• Taste: Sweet, slightly pungent, slightly bitter • Energetics: Warming, moistening, nourishing • Tissue States: Depression, atrophy, constriction • Degree: 2nd or 3rd
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Angelica Energetics
• Taste: Sweet, slightly pungent and bitter • Energetics: Warming, drying • Tissue States: Depression, stagnation • Degree: 3rd
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Chinese Energetics • Dong quai or dang gui (Angelicae sinensis radix) • Sweet, pungent, warm, acrid • Enters heart, liver and spleen • Qi and blood tonic • Supplements, harmonizes and nourishes blood, relieves pain, regulates mensus • Used for menstrual irregularity, menstrual pain, uterine bleeding
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Properties Dong Quai Angelica • Anticoagulant • Decongestant • Antispasmodic • Digestive Tonic • Blood Building • Female tonic • Deobstruent • Diuretic • Emmenagogue • Female Tonic • Glandular • Phytoestrogen • Uterine tonic www.KnowYourWellness.org
Body Systems
• Blood • Circulation • Digestive system • Female reproductive • Muscles • Uterus
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Dong Quai Historical Uses
• Amenorrhea • Fibroids (uterine) • Anemia • Infertility • Bites and stings • Headaches • Breasts (swollen or • Hypertension tender) • Menopause • Circulation (poor • Menstrual irregularity abdominal) • Migraine • Cramps (menstrual) • PMS • Cramps and spasms • Prolapsed uterus • Dysmenorrhea • Rheumatism www.KnowYourWellness.org
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Angelica Historical Uses
• Anemia • Anorexia • Congestion (respiratory) • Cough • Cramps (menstrual) • Dyspepsia • Gas and bloating • PMS Type A
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Dong Quai Best Uses
• Tonic for the female reproductive system – Gynecological ailments – PMS – Menopause – Irregular, painful menstration – Fibroid tumors • Tonic for the blood, helps prevent anemia • Aids abdominal circulation, improves digestion • Mild blood thinner • Has analgesic effects for easing cramping, nerve pains and headaches www.KnowYourWellness.org
Eleuthero
• Family: Araliaceae • Genus and Species: Eleutherococcus senticosus • Other names: Siberian Ginseng, Devil’s Club • Parts Used: Root bark, leaf
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Constituents • Eleutherosides A-G – Adaptogenic, hypotensive • Eleutherans A, G (glycans) • Phenylpropanoids • Lignans (sesamin) • Oleanic acid • Senticosides • Sterols • Saponins • Coumarins
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Energetics
• Taste: Sweet, slightly pungent, slightly bitter • Energetics: Warming, balancing • Tissue States: Depression, atrophy • Degree: 3rd • Qi and jing tonic
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History and Interesting Facts • Eleuthero first entered in to the Western market in the 60’s after Soviet researchers spent two decades searching for an adaptogen that was more economical than the slow growing Asian Ginseng • Studies done in the 1950’s by Russian researchers showed Eleuthero increased work efficiency, mental alertness and the ability to work under stress. The term adaptogen was coined to describe its effects • In the old Soviet Union, Eleuthero was used by Olympic athletes to promote energy, endurance and reflexes. This prompted studies by the Western scientists proving its purported uses. • Russian cosmonauts used it to prevent space sickness and American astronauts adopted it • It was given to people suffering from radiation exposure after the Chernobyl disaster www.KnowYourWellness.org
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Adaptogen Myth vs Reality
Myths Reality • Provide free energy without • Increase release of energy depleting reserves. from reserves to combat • stress. May exhaust reserves. • Do not possess side effects • Side effects with acute or and can be taken like food. prolonged use well-defined in • Asia for all adaptogens. • Improve the efficiency of the • Effect on HPA not consistently HPA axis demonstrated in humans for any adaptogen. • Do not produce a rebound • May facilitate burnout by crash. enabling overreaching. www.KnowYourWellness.org
The Correct Use of Adaptogens
• To support normal activity, not to drive unnatural performance. • To support recovery phase from illness in the context of rest. • In the context of correction of the root causes of fatigue • In small to moderate dose with attention to any overstimulation • Short term intervention, frequent reevaluation, regular breaks. • To break a vicious cycle of poor appetite in a deficient patient.
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The Correct Use of Adaptogens
• To break a cycle of exhaustion causing insomnia. • To break a vicious cycle of low energy/will in a deficient patient who needs to make changes • As an adjunct to other herbal treatments in the deficient patient. • To temporarily assist in the fatigue that may accompany positive lifestyle changes such as caffeine withdrawal or induction of a ketogenic diet. • In the fatigue of serious chronic disease, such as cancer.
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Eleuthero Properties
Properties Body Systems • Adaptogenic • Adrenals • Antiadrenergic • Blood • Antirheumatic • Cardiovascular • Aphrodisiac • Circulation • Hypotensive • Kidney • Immune amphoteric • Immune system • Serotonergic • Liver • Sympatholytic • Pituitary gland • Tonic • Reproductive glands www.KnowYourWellness.org
Eleuthero Historical Uses
• Abuse and trauma • Anxiety disorders • Acquired Immune • Aphrodisiac (male) Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) • Arrhythmia • Addictions (coffee, • Athletic and exercise aid caffeine) • Bedwetting • Addictions (sugar) • Benign Prostatic • Addison’s disease Hyperplasia (BPH) • Adrenal fatigue • Bipolar mood disorder • Aging (prevention) • Body building • Anger (excessive) • Breasts (swelling or • Anxiety tenderness)
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More Eleuthero Historical Uses
• Bulimia • Dizziness • Cancer • Emotional sensitivity • Chemotherapy (reducing • Endurance (lack of) side effects) • Epstein Barr virus • Chills • Erectile dysfunction • Circulation (poor) • Exercise • Colds (to prevent) • Fatigue • Confusion • Grave’s disease • Cushing’s disease • Hair loss or thinning • Depression • Hasthimoto’s disease • Diabetes • Headache (tension) www.KnowYourWellness.org
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Still More Eleuthero Uses
• Heart (weakness) • Nervousness • Heart palpitations • Obsessive Compulsive • Hot flashes Disorder (OCD) • Hypertension • Post traumatic stress • Hypoglycemia disorder (PTSD) • Infertility • Radiation sickness or treatments • Insomnia • Sex drive (increase) • Jet lag • Stress • Mercury poisoning • Testosterone (low) • Mood swings www.KnowYourWellness.org
Eleuthero Best Uses
• Helpful for chronic stress, fatigue, adrenal weakness • Helpful for preventing side effects of chemotherapy and radiation • Can aid insomnia from excessive stress • May be helpful for depression associated with stress • Can help improve stamina, memory and concentration www.KnowYourWellness.org
Asian Ginseng
• Family: Arialiaceae • Genus and Species: Panax ginseng • Other names: Korean ginseng, man root, five- fingers, divine root, red ginseng • Part Used: Root
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Constituents • More than 25 saponin triterpenoid glycosides called Ginsenosides – Increase neurotransmitter activity in the brain – Act on the adrenal glands helping to prevent: adrenal hypertrophy • Flavonoids • Glycans (panaxans) • Maltol • Peptides • Polysaccharide fraction DPG-3-2 • Vitamins A, B6 and other B vitamins • Volatile oil • Zinc
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American Ginseng
• Family: Araliaceae • Genus and Species: Panax quinquefolium • Other names: Seng/Sang • Part Used: Root
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Constituents
• Saponin triterpenoid glycosides called "ginsenosides" (more than 25) – Have effects on the adrenal glands and help to counteract stress – American ginseng has more of a sedative ginsenoside than Asian ginseng • Quinquefolans A, B, and C • Vitamins: A, B1, B2, B6, C • Minerals: Zinc, phosphorus, calcium, colbalt, aluminum, potassium, silicom, sulfur, iron, aluminum, magnesium, and barium • Polyssacharides: sugar, starch, mucilage • Resin and volatile oils
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Energetics
• Taste: Sweet, slightly bitter • Energetics: – Korean ginseng: Slightly warming, moistening – American ginseng: Slightly cooling, moistening • Tissue States: – Korean: Atrophy, depression – American: Atrophy, irritation • Degree: 3rd
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Ginseng Properties
• Adaptogen • Hypertensive • Adrenal tonic • Hypotensive • Adrenergic • Immune stimulant • Anti-aging • Nervine • Anti-diabetic • Panacea • Aphrodisiac • Spleen qi tonic • Blood building (American) • Cardiac • Stimulant (Asian) • Cholinergic • Tonic (general) www.KnowYourWellness.org
Ginseng Body Systems
• Adrenals • Brain • Cardiovascular system • Central nervous system • Digestive system • Heart • Immune system • Male reproductive glands • Respiratory system www.KnowYourWellness.org
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Ginseng Historical Uses
• Addictions (coffee, • Benign prostatic caffeine, stimulant drugs) hyperplasia (BPH) • Adrenal fatigue • Body building • Aging (to prevent) • Cancer • Anemia • Cardiovascular disease • Anxiety • Cataracts • Appetite stimulant • Chemotherapy (reducing (American) side effects) • Arrhythmia • Debility • Arteriosclerosis • Depression • Asthma • Diabetes • Athletic and exercise aid • Downs Syndrome www.KnowYourWellness.org
More Ginseng Uses
• Endurance (lack of) • Menopause • Energy (lack of) • Nervousness • Erectile dysfunction • Neurosis • Fatigue • Poison ivy (prevention) • Hypertension • Radiation sickness or • Hypotension treatments • Infertility (males) • Sex drive (low) • Jet lag • Stress • Lou Gehrig’s disease • Testosterone (low) • Metabolic syndrome • Wasting (American)
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Panax (Korean or Asian) Ginseng
• Considered the “king” of tonics • Warming qi and shen tonic • Taken regularly by millions of Asian men • Increases energy, stamina and endurance • Aids physical and mental performance, memory, and reaction time • Enhances male virility • Calms the mind, reduces stress • Improves congestive heart failure, blood circulation to the heart, lowers cholesterol • Helps to balance blood sugar • Believed to promote longevity www.KnowYourWellness.org Photo by Steven Horne
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American Ginseng
• Less warming qi and shen tonic • Boosts immune responses • Improves digestive function • Regulates glandular system and aids adrenal function • Has been shown to increase acetylcholine • Helps to regulate blood sugar in diabetes • Helps to regulate blood pressure (high or low) • May be helpful in cases of dementia and Alzheimer’s • May also be helpful in: nervous exhaustion, menopause, menopause and arthritis
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Licorice
• Family: Fabaceae or Legume family • Genus and Species: Glycyrrhiza glabra • Other names: Wild licorice, American licorice, amalillo, and sweet wood • Part used: Root
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Constituents
• Glycyrrhizin or glycyrrhizic acid (2-9%) – A triterpenoid; the acid salt of a saponin glycoside – Large doses cause sodium retention, edema and hypertension – Suppresses scalp sebum secretion – Stimulates gastric mucosa repair – Anti-inflammatory activity • Flavonoids (1-1.5%) – Liquiritin, liquiritigenin, glabrol • Isoflavanoids – Formononetin, glabrone • Coumarins • Sterols
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Energetics
• Taste: Sweet, slightly bitter • Energetics: Cooling, moistening, nourishing • Tissue States: Atrophy, irritation • Degree: 2nd
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Licorice Properties • Adaptogen • Hypertensive • Adrenal Tonic • Immune amphoteric • Adrenergic • Immunomodulator • Anti-inflammatory • Laxative (mild) • Antidiuretic • Lung tonic • Antilipemic • Moistening • Antitussive • Nutritive • Antiviral • Parasympatholytic • Aperient • Phytoestrogen • Aphrodisiac • Refrigerant • Bronchial dilator • Sialagogue • Catalyst • Stimulant (appetite, metabolic) • Demulcent • Sweetener • Emollient • Sympathomimetic • Estrogenic • Vulnerary • Expectorant www.KnowYourWellness.org
Licorice Body Systems
• Adrenals • Bladder (urinary) • Intestinal system • Kidneys • Liver • Lungs • Mucous membranes • Stomach • Pancreas • Throat • Urogenital system www.KnowYourWellness.org
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Licorice Historical Uses
• Abscesses • Asthma • Acid indigestion • Attention Deficit Disorder • Addictions (coffee, (ADHD) caffeine, drugs, sugar) • Autoimmune disorders • Addison’s Disease • Bed wetting • Adrenal fatigue • Bronchitis • Alcoholism • Bursitis • Allergies (respiratory) • Chills • Anger (excessive) • Chronic obstructive • Anorexia pulmonary disorder • Appetite (deficient) (COPD) • • Arthritis Cirrhosis of the liver www.KnowYourWellness.org
More Licorice Uses
• Colitis • Endurance (lack of) • Confusion • Epstein-Barr virus • Congestion (throat, • Estrogen (low) bronchial) • Fainting • Constipation (children) • Fatigue • Cough (dry) • Fear (excessive) • Crohn’s disease • Fibromyalgia syndrome • Dehydration (thirst) • Fibrosis • Dizziness • Gastritis • Duodenal ulcers • Grave’s disease • Eczema • Hot flashes • Emphysema • Hypoglycemia www.KnowYourWellness.org
Still More Historical Uses
• Hypotension • Muscular dystrophy • Hypothyroid • Myasthenia gravis • Inflammation • Pancreatitis • Inflammatory bowel • Parkinson’s disease disorders • Pernicious anemia • Interstitial cystitis • Pertussis • Jet lag • Phobias • Laryngitis • PMS Type C • Leaky gut syndrome • Pneumonia • Lupus • Psoriasis • Mental illness • Schizophrenia • Mood swings • Sex drive (low) www.KnowYourWellness.org
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And Even More…
• Shingles • Sleep (restless, disturbed) • Sore throat • Stress • Sugar cravings • Tendinitis • Throat (tickling of) • Tuberculosis • Trigylcerides (high) • Ulcers • Vaginal dryness • Weight gain or loss www.KnowYourWellness.org
Licorice Best Uses
• Low blood sugar, hypoglycemia, sugar cravings • Adrenal weakness and chronic stress • Reducing inflammation in autoimmune disorders, weaning people off of corticosteroid drugs • Dry cough, sore throat, tickling throat, hoarseness and laryngitis • Intestinal inflammation, colitis, inflammatory bowel disorders and leaky gut syndrome • Hepatitis and cirrhosis of the liver • Viral infections • Asthma to reduce inflammation and wheezing • Low blood pressure www.KnowYourWellness.org
Gotu Kola
• Family: Apiaceae • Genus and Species: Centella asiatica, syn. Hyrocotyle asiatica • Other names: Pennywort • Part Used: Aerial parts
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History and Interesting Facts
• Gotu Kola is native to Asia and Australia, spreading by rhizomes it grows in low lying wetlands • This plant is a favored part of an elephant’s diet, which are known for their long lives and “never forget” memories • In India it is called Tiger herb due to the fact that wounded Tigers roll around in beds of the plant • In Southeast Asia it is commonly eaten as a leafy green served with rice in curries • Gotu Kola is a fast grown plant, able to be harvested within three months of sprouting www.KnowYourWellness.org
Constituents
• Triterpenes: asiatic and madecassic acid • Triterpenoid ester glycosides, asiaticodise and brahminoside • Volatile oil: p-cymol, b-caryophyllene and farnesene. • Triterpenoid saponins: asiaticocide, brahmoside, & thankuniside. • Alkaloids: hydrocotyline • Volitile oils: camphor, cineole www.KnowYourWellness.org
Energetics
• Taste: Sweet, pungent • Energetics: Cooling, drying • Tissue States: Depression, relaxation, atrophy • Degree: 2nd
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Gotu Kola Properties Body Systems • Adaptogenic • Brain • Alterative • Circulation • Anti-aging • Connective tissue • Anti-epleptic • Anti-inflammatory • Ears • Antibacterial • Eyes • Aphrodisiac • Nerves • Cephalic • Respiratory system • Cerebral tonic • Skin • Hypotensive • Insecticide • Nervine • Vulnerary www.KnowYourWellness.org
Gotu Kola Historical Uses
• Aging • Dermatitis • Alzheimer’s disease • Dizziness • Anxiety • Eczema • Arthritis • Epilepsy • Blisters • Fatigue • Burns and scalds • Hashimoto’s disease • Circulation to brain • Inflammation • Concentration • Leprosy • Confusion • Memory and brain • Dementia function • Depression • Meningitis www.KnowYourWellness.org
More Gotu Kola Uses
• Myasthenia gravis • Narcolepsy • Psoriasis • Senility • Sex drive (low) • Skin (infections, eruptive diseases) • Stress • Thinking (cloudy) • Tinnitus • Ulcers (skin and digestive) www.KnowYourWellness.org
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Gotu Kola Best Uses • Acts to regulate and strengthen the adrenal glands, easing mental exhaustion and general anxiety • Helps to stimulate the production of neurotransmitters aiding in brain functioning, aids memory, eases depression, helps nervous breakdown • Gotu Kola remediates systemic inflammation, aiding in auto- immune disorders. • The herb is traditional brain tonic and works to increases blood and oxygen flow to the brain and extremities. • It is used for red, irritated skin disorders like psoriasis and eczema. • Used externally is can inhibit the formation of scars from burns, wounds or surgery. • Its improved mental powers give aid to cases of dementia and Alzheimer's. • Poor circulation, venous hypertension • Drug withdrawal www.KnowYourWellness.org
Tonic Fungi
● Tonic fungi include reishi, maitake, ● All tonic fungi are potent immune cordyceps, chaga, and a few other "amphoterics" that stimulate fungi. underactive immune systems and
● Dried tonic fungi are composed of calm overactive immune systems.
about 80% polysaccharides, 10%- ● Beta glucan content ranges from 15% protein, 2%-3% oil, and 2%- about 9% in the almond 6% ash. They are rich in portobello to 14.5% in maitake to triterpenoids and tend to be 41% in reishi. A beta glucan strongly antioxidant. content of about 9% is needed for a fungus extract to have immune- modulating activity.
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Beta Glucans
● The cell walls of tonic fungi contain polysaccharides called 1,3 beta glucans. Fungus 1,3 beta glucans have powerful immunimodulant action, unlike the 1,3 beta glucans found in cereals like barley and oats.
● Beta glucans are not directly antiviral or cytotoxic to cancer cells.
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Beta Glucan Action
• Beta glucans are very effective at stimulating natural killer cell (NK cell) activity. Tonic fungus preparations can cause increases in NK cell activity by as much as 400% and can stimulate production of tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-a) and other substances used by NK cells to initiate programmed cell death and destroy cancerous and viral-infected cells. • The resulting localized cytokine concentration draws macrophages, cytotoxic T cells, and more NK cells to the area, mobilizing the immune system www.KnowYourWellness.org
Starches and Sugars
• In addition to beta glucans, the polysaccharide fraction of tonic mushrooms includes resistant starch, essential sugars, and other constituents. • Resistant starch, which makes up about 15% dry weight of many fungi, is an excellent prebiotic for promoting beneficial bacteria in the large intestine. • Essential sugars, or glyconutrients, make up about 10% dry weight of many fungi. Essential sugars form the recognition sites of white blood cells and the carbohydrate component of antibodies. The immune system needs these nutrients in order to recognize pathogens and cancer cells and to communicate these discoveries to cells that can do something about it!
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Reishi
• Family: Polyporaceae • Genus and Species: Ganoderma lucidum, Ganoderma tsugae, Ganoderma spp. • Other names: Ganoderma, Lingzhi • Part(s) Used: Fruiting body
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Constituents • Polysaccharides: ganoderans A, B, and C • Triterpenes: ganoderic acids and ganodermadiol. • Protein • Ganodosterone
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Energetics
• Taste: Bitter • Energetics: Warming, balancing, nourishing • Tissue States: Depression, atrophy, stagnation, constriction • Degree: 2nd
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Reishi or Ganoderma Properties Body Systems • Adaptogen • Circulatory system • Alterative • Heart • Anti-allergenic • Immune system • Antibacterial • Anti-lipemic • Liver • Antitumor • Lungs • Antiviral • Nervous system • Hepatic • Immune amphoteric • Nervine • Nutritive • Rejuvenating • Tonic www.KnowYourWellness.org
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Reishi Historical Uses
• Adrenal fatigue • Chemotherapy (reducing • AIDS side effects) • Allergies • Cholesterol (high) • Angina • Chronic obstructive • Arteriosclerosis pulmonary disease (COPD) • • Asthma Colds (prevention) • • Autoimmune disorders Contagious diseases (with caution) • Coronary heart disease • Bronchitis • Cough • Cancer • Diabetes • Chemical poisoning • Dizziness
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More Reishi Uses
• Fatigue • Nervous exhaustion • Hepatitis • Pernicious anemia • Hypertension • Pneumonia • Infection • Radiation treatments or • Insomnia sickness • Liver detoxification • Sinus problems • Multiple sclerosis • Triglcyerides (high) • Nephritis
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Reishi Best Uses
• General weakness, nervous exhaustion, adrenal burnout, sympathetic excess, anxiety, insomnia • Heart palpitations, hypertension, heart disease • Autoimmune disease • Dry mouth, lack of saliva; Sjogren’s syndrome • Chronic degenerative conditions • Spasms, nerve and muscle pain • Protects the liver against damage caused by viral, drug, or environmental liver toxins. • Used with vitamin C for treating hepatitis B and C
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