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Herb List
asHitaBa—The Asian longevity herb Ashitaba is perhaps THE major
adaptogenic herb useful as an aid to kundalini-actives. Like Dong quai Ashitaba
belongs to the Angelica family; I suggest you grow your own as the prices are
rather steep. Ashitaba will provide strength and protection during the peak phase,
and nerve recovery for exhaustion phase because it stimulates the production of
Nerve Growth Factor (NGF). NGF is essential in the development and survival
of neurons in both the central and peripheral nervous systems. In one study, using
1% Ashitaba dry powders, a 20% increase of NGF concentration was noted after
only four days!
In China Ashitaba has a long history in the healing arts to: purify the blood &
remove toxic wastes; detoxify the liver; enhance kidney function; support digestive
& G.I. health; enhance peristalsis, cleanse the colon; harmonizes the spleen and
stomach; regulate blood sugar level, balances insulin, reduces hyperglycemia;
improve lung function; relieve smooth muscle spasms in the arteries & bronchial
tubes; reduce blood pressure; enhance blood circulation; regulate cholesterol level;
reduce joint & muscular pain; anti-viral & anti-bacterial actions; suppress cell
mutation; inhibit general inflammation; strengthen the immune system; improve
visual acuity; menopausal relief; smoother skin texture; also contains melatonin as
an aid to natural sleep cycles.
Ashitaba out performs all other herbs tested for their antioxidant potential
based on the ORAC guide (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity). Ashitaba is
a superfood containing eleven vitamins including, Vitamins: α-carotene, vitamin
C, vitamin B12, thirteen minerals, chlorophyll, enzymes, carotene, germanium,
saponins, proteins, plant fibers, glycosides, coumarins, and a rare class of flavonoids
called chalcones, which are unique flavonoid compounds that give the juice its
yellow color. The many potential effects of flavonoids include defending cells
against carcinogens, curbing the oxidation of LDL cholesterol and preventing
blood clotting, helping to protect the organs from destructive free radicals and slow
the aging process on a cellular level and the inhibition of general inflammatory
processes. The germanium, in Ashitaba promotes production of interferons
(IFNs), which are natural proteins produced by the cells of the immune system to
prevent viruses and bacteria from penetrating into our cells.
asHWaGanDHa—The adaptogenic herb Ashwagandha root inhibits
acetylcholinesterase, an enzyme which breaks down acetylcholine. Ashwagandha
has anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor, anti-anxiety, anti-stress, antioxidant,
cognition-enhancing, immune-boosting, rejuvenating and has also been noted
to have aphrodisiac sex-enhancing properties. Its antioxidant capacity was found
an increase in the levels of three natural antioxidants — superoxide dismutase,
catalase and glutathione peroxidase in the brain. Studies show that Ashwagandha
even promotes the formation of dendrites.
astraGUlUs—Digestion, raises metabolism, reduces hyperthyroidism,
enhances immunity, chi tonic, anabolic-builder of cells and strengthens cell