Angelica sinensis
Angelica sinensis (Dong quai or Angelica) contains terpenes, macrocyclic lactones, phthalates, coumarins, angelicin and byakangelicin derivatives, as well as various sugars, plant acids, flavonoids, and sterols. These components have vasodilator activity, increase coronary flow and are antithrombotic. Artichoke leaf extract reduces the cholesterol level in the blood by biological means. Ashwagandha is used as a restorative or rejuvenative, particularly in the management of chronic diseases. It has anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties, it lowers blood pressure, protects the liver from toxins, and protects an organism from the results of physical stress. The chickweed plant has anti-inflammatory, body invigorating and stimulating properties. Black cohosh, also known as black snakeroot, bugbane and squawroot, acts as a pain reliever and sedative. The root thereof has estrogenic properties and supplies estrogenic sterols which are the beginnings of steroid hormones such as estrogen, progesterone and testosterone. Blessed thistle (Cnicus benedictus) is a common component of herbal formulas used to relieve menstrual symptoms. Buchu leaves have diuretic, urinary antiseptic and body stimulating properties, that can also help relieve gas, bloating and stimulate menstrual flow. Buchu leaves contain, among many other compounds, volatile oils, sulfur compounds, flavonoids and mucilage. Chickweed contains vitamin C, flavonoids, coumarins and triterpenoid saponins. Dandelion root acts as a diuretic and is useful for treating liver and digestive problems. The herb cleanses the bloodstream and liver and increases the production of bile. It assists the pancreas and seems valuable in hypoglycemia and diabetic conditions. It is good for anemia, high cholesterol, and congestive hear failure, and may aid in the prevention of breast cancer. Damiana acts as a tonic on the central nervous system and the hormonal system. Damiana is used in treating depression and anxiety, particularly when influenced by sexual factors. The gotu kola leaves contain properties that have been shown to accelerate wound healing, improve memory, relieve fatigue and stress, increase mental acuity and improve behavioral patterns. This produces a calming effect within the body, thereby relieving the stress associated with nicotine withdrawal symptoms. Fenugreek seed (trigonelia foenum-graecum) is a well-known herb used as an anti-inflammatory and anti-spasmodic compound. Fennel seed (foeniculum vulgare) is a well-known herb which acts to prevent gas and upset stomach, inhibit spasms in smooth muscles, and reduce pain and fever. Ginger (Zingiber officinale), a member of the zingiberacea family, has antispasmodic properties to ease cramps in smooth and skeletal muscles. Ginger is also useful for alleviating muscular and psychological tension, diminishing uterine pain caused by menstruation, reducing inflammation, aiding in circulation, as well as having antiemetic and has analgesic properties. Ginkgo biloba (Ginkgo) contains ginkgolides, bilobalides, bioflavones and flavone glycosides. Ginseng (Panax ginseng) is a member of the araliaceae family and is considered adaptogenic (helping the body to adapt to stress, fatigue or cold). Ma Huang (Ephedra sinica), a source of ephedrine, is a mild energizing herb that suppresses appetite, promotes thermogenic metabolism, increases perspiration and stimulates the nervous system. Pumpkin seeds exhibit an anti-prostatic effect resulting from the sterols and fatty acids, such as palmitic, stearic, oleic and linoleic acids, contained in the oil fraction of the seeds. The oil fraction of pumpkin seed has also been shown to inhibit 5 alpha-reductase and the binding of DHT to androgen receptors. Tocopherol present in pumpkin seed oil may also regulate the tone of bladder smooth muscle. Red wine contains the compound resveratrol, which acts like an antibiotic to protect grapes from fungus, and may turn off a protein that guards cancer cells from cancer-fighting therapies such as chemotherapy. Resveratrol also blocks cell inflammation which is linked to arthritis and other diseases. Rhodiola rosea consists mainly of phenylpropanoids (rosavin, rosin, rosarin (specific to R. rosea), phenylethanol derivatives (salidroside, rhodioloside, tyrosol), flavanoids (catechins, proanthocyanidins, rodiolin, rodionin, rodiosin, acetylrodalgin, tricin), monoterpenes (rosiridol, rosaridin), triterpenes (daucosterol, beta-sitosterol), and phenolic acids (chlorogenic and hydroxycinnamic, gallic acids). Slippery elm is very dimulcent, emollient, and nutritive. It is very mucillaginous, making it advantageous to maintain the consistency of the chew. It contains vitamins E, F, K and P, along with several minerals. It helps assist the activity of the adrenal glands and boosts the output of certain hormone which helps send a stream of blood building substances throughout the system. Skullcap has been used to treat nervous diseases, convulsions, neuralgia, insomnia, restlessness and even tetanus. The saw palmetto extract contains steroidal saponins, fatty acids, phytosterols, volatile oil, resins and tannins. St. John's wort has antispasmodic, anti-depressant, anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.
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