Ashwagandha, also known as Winter Cherry (withania somnifera), is becoming a favorite adaptogen of many Western herbalists because of its unique properties. Translated it means "the sweat of a horse," which clinically implies "the strength of a horse," but unlike ephedra or ginseng, Ashwagandha is not a stimulant. In the long run, a stimulant will leave the body depleted. Ashwagandha helps the body adapt to stress, but it also rebuilds the nervous system without stimulating it. The proof that Ashwagandha is not a stimulant is that it is a wonderful sleep tonic. It helps give the body the energy it needs at night to put itself to sleep. In the daytime, it helps build the immune system and musculoskeletal systems, both of which are negatively impacted by stress.
Cold Cough is an herbal formulation for the common cold. When we get a cold, classic symptoms are that the sinuses become dry and irritated from pollutants, pollens, dry air, or allergens of some sort. When the sinuses make excessive mucus, they become a breeding ground for bacterial infection. Cold-Cough contains turmeric, which liquefies the mucus where the infection may begin. Turmeric also supports the immune system. Cold-Cough also contains an herbal compound called sitopladi, which has a similar function to turmeric. It lubricates and supports the walls of the intestinal tract, allowing mucous membranes to normalize.
Elim 1 - Triphala is a traditional Ayurvedic formula that is a combination of three fruits used for eliminative difficulties. When the intestinal tract becomes severely dried out, Triphala, which tones the bowel, is sometimes not enough. Elim I has triphala in but also some herbal demulcents to soften and support the intestinal wall. In some cases, Triphala and Elim I will initially need to be combined. In a short time Triphala can be dropped, and later the Elim I can also be dropped, to be used only as needed to support normal regularity.
Laxatives desensitize the bowel, making it unresponsive, which in turn produces reactive mucus. Elim I supports the mucous membranes of the intestinal tract while toning the muscles of the intestinal tract.
Shatavari - Shatavari is one of the most important herb for every woman to know about. Translated it means "a woman with a hundred husbands." It is useful for teenagers moving into puberty. It is extremely important during pregnancy. It is very useful for infertility concerns, and extremely effective for pre-menstrual and menopause. It is a reproductive tonic, it cleans the blood, rebuilds the nervous system, acts as a hormonal precursor for estrogen and progesterone.
Turmeric Plus - Bright yellow Indian cooking spice that promotes digestion and overall health and well-being.
- Cleanses the blood and promotes healthy skin
- Strengthens digestion and promotes healthy intestinal flora
- Supports healthy blood glucose levels that are already within the normal range
- Supports comfortable movement of the joints
Vitamin D3, the “sunshine vitamin,” is even more important to good health than previously thought. Well known for its positive role in bone health, Vitamin D is now receiving praise for supporting healthy immunity. Emerging research suggests it also helps support breast, cardiovascular, colon, and pancreatic health.
