Wellbeing Tonic

Wellbeing Tonic - Ingredients List

Astragalus · Astragalus membranecus
Immune stimulant, Anti Ageing, anti-tumour, antioxidant, antiallergenic. hypoglycaemic, inhibits HSV.

Codonopsis · Codonopsis pilosa
This herb can be a good substitute for Ginseng as it is not so Yang. It increases Chi, aids the stomach, lungs and spleen. It helps lower blood sugar and is warming. It is great for people who are stressed and it can help boost the immune system. It is best kept in the fridge as it is soft and sweet and the bugs love it.

Echinacea · Echinacea purpurea
Boosts immune system, anti-allergenic, antibacterial, antibiotic, antiviral, alliterative. anti-inflammatory.

Ginger · Zingiber officinale
Antiseptic, anti-emetic, anti-inflammtory, carminative, circulatory stimulant.

Gingko · Gingko biloba
Anti-allergenic, anti-asthmatic, anti -inflammatory, antioxidant, brain tonic, circulatory stimulant, contains an MAOI.

Gotu Kola · Hydrocotyle / Centella asiatica
Anti-inflammatory, anti-rheumatic, peripheral vasodilator, tonic.

Hawthorn · Crataegus oxycantha
Antioxidant, cardio tonic, hypotensive, vasodilator. Contains the bioflavonoids, rutin and quercitin.

Jiao Gu Lan · Gynostemma pentaphyllum
Adoptogenic, great long-term tonic for Qi deficiency. It is frequently used for weakened immune system, stress, recovery from surgery, chemotherapy and radiation. Helps slow down the aging process, is a powerful antioxidant, protecting the body from free radical damage, helps strengthen the immune system to resist diseases. It is called the Herb of immortality.

Licorice · Glycyrrhiza glabra
Adrenal tonic, alterative, alexipharmic, anti-inflammatory, anti-spasmodic, diuretic, depurative, demulcent, emollient, expectorant, mild laxative, pectoral, tonic.

Lycium · Lycium chinesis
Long used by the Chinese to increase longevity, it is a tonic for the liver, contains 13 % protein by weight (100 gm contains 13gms of protein). Also contains Vitamins B1, B2, B6, E, Beta carotene, 21 trace minerals & over 18 amino acids. Very high in Leucine which when metabolised produces HMB, (beta-hydroxy beta - methylbutryrate) which is known to triple strength and lean body mass.

Maitake · Grifola frondosa
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Anti- cholesterolimic, Anti - HIV, antioxidant, Anti-platelet, anti-tumour, hypoglycaemic, hypotensive, immune booster.

Nettle · Urtica dioica
Blood cleanser, Iron tonic.

Oats · Avena sativa
Nerve & energy tonic.

Schisandra · Schisandra chinensis
Liver protector, adaptogenic, excellent tonic and restorative, helping in stressful times. The fruit is antitussive, aphrodisiac, hepatic, astringent, cardiotonic, cholagogue, expectorant, hypotensive, lenitive, nervine, pectoral, sedative, stimulant and tonic.

Withania · Withania somnifera
Adoptogenic, tonic, memory enhancer, adrenal tonic, The Ayurvedic Ginseng which is used for both women and men though it is primarily a Male tonic. It is a strong restorative tonic, helps recovery, lowers high blood pressure and improves sexual performance. A great rejuvenative for muscles, marrow, general fatigue and debility. It helps with the loss of muscle energy.

Yerba Mate · Ilex paraguariensis
Contains.3 - 1.7 % caffeine, increases stamina and endurance.

Important

Do not use if taking SSRIs, antidepressants, steroids or heart medications.