Scientific name: Lentinus edodes
Parts used: Cap and stems. Sold dry.
Actions: Immune stimulating, nutritive, hypotensive, anti-cholesterol.Siberian Ginseng (Eleuthero)
One of the great endocrine gland herbs, especially great for the adrenal
glands.
Increases neurotransmitter and steroid production.
Strengthens cells (cellular proliferator).
Improves vitality and stamina.
Used for chronic fatigue or loss of energy.
Helps strengthen the immune system.
Increases circulation by helping to reduce cholesterol.
Strengthens the pancreas and helps control blood sugar issues.
Helps relieve emotional, mental and physical stress.
Helps lower blood pressure and strengthens the heartbeat.
Used in cases of asthma, emphysema and C.O.P.D., where an adrenal
gland relationship exists.
A tonic for the whole body.Scientific name: Eleutherococcus senticosus
Parts used: Root.
Actions: Demulcent, stimulant, rejuvenative.Slippery Elm
One of nature’s great healers of the body.
Pulls toxicity out of tissues.
Soothes irritated and inflamed mucous membranes.
Soothes the mucosa of the GI tract (stomach and intestines).
Excellent for the urinary tract (strengthens and cleans).
Well known for its beneficial effect upon the respiratory system.
Soothes sore and inflamed throat tissues.
Helps pull (expectorant) mucus from the respiratory tract.
High in nutrition.
Used in prostatitis.
Ulcerated conditions of the body.
Lesions of the GI tract.