Herbs In Traditional Chinese Medicines
Go Ji berry* - the most powerful of all anti-aging herbs on the marketplace. More and more people are discovering the power of the Go Ji berry also known as Lyceum Barbarum. It has long enjoyed a privileged place in Traditional Chinese Medicines (TCM) for thousands of years. The findings in Chinese culture showed many of the longest living people eat a diet rich in Go Ji berries.The Go Ji berry contains four individual Polysaccharides known as Phytonutrient compounds. According to scientists, the Phytonutrient compounds have the power to manipulate numerous crucial functions of the body and its immune system.
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In TCM, the Go Ji berry has the power to nurture the Yin, which makes up the physical part of the body. It fortifies the eyes, the kidneys and the liver, also help modulates the blood flood.
The Go Ji berry can be used to address degenerative health problems such as tiredness, insomnia, lightheadedness, ringing in the ears, sight problems, headaches, prolonged liver disease, tuberculosis, hypertension and diabetes.
Additionally, the fruits of the Go Ji berry have strong antioxidant and anti-aging properties. It contains over nineteen different forms of amino acid and twenty-one trace minerals. Go Ji berry also has more beta-carotene than carrot. It has almost as much Vitamin C as an orange, and nearly as much protein as bee pollen.
Go Ji berry is of such importance in China that a goji berry harvest festival is held in Ningxia every August.
* a common name often used in the west is Wolfberry
Siberian Root - is used as an energy tonic in China. Studies show that it brings down physical and emotional stress. As a result, it prevents stress-related diseases.
Siberian root is also good at fighting fatigue and at curing an assortment of ailments. Other people savour the power of Siberian root to fend off colds and flu, and to heighten memory functions.
Additional benefits:
Increase both male and female fertility and to reduce male impotency
Address symptoms of menopause and to alleviate the symptoms associated with menopause
Bird's nest - Modern scientific research shows that it is rich in amino acid and antioxidant. These two all-important components help to generate new cells and counter free radicals in the body.
Heart diseases, muscular degeneration, diabetes, cancer, etc are due to oxidative damage by the free radicals. That is why replenish your body with ample antioxidant can boost the immunity system against such damage.
Amino acids such as Leucine, Lysine, Glycine, Glutamine, Tyrosine, Arginine, Cystein, Histidine, and Tryptophan can be found in Bird's nests. These help to build protein in the body. Bird's nests also contain Gycoprotein. This special glycoprotein has mitogenic effect properties called Epidermal Growth Factor (EGF).
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, bird's nest is taken to treat Tuberculosis, dry coughs, Asthma and general failing due to bronchial ailments. Traditionally, it is used as tonic to nurture the kidney, lung, heart and stomach. It is also recommended to fight degenerative diseases such as cancer and to improve recuperation after illness or surgery.
