PRODUCTS
SOUTH EAST ASIA:
Moringa:
The leaves of the moringa tree are brimming with essential vitamins and minerals, it is thought that Moringa has more nutrition in the leaf than any other plant yet known. In agricultural uses, phytohormones extracted from moringa leaves have been shown to have a growth enhancing effect on various plants, including black gram, peanut, soybean, sugarcane and coffee. Spraying moringa leaf extract on leaves increased plant production by 20-35%. Its oils have been used in cosmetics as a preservative.
TongKat Ali:
Eurycoma longifolia is a flowering plant in the family Simaroubaceae. It is native to Indochina and to the islands of Borneo and Sumatra. The plant is a medium-sized slender shrub that can reach 10 m in height, and is often unbranched. The root is employed as a traditional remedy for the treatment of malaria, high blood pressure, fevers, fatigue, loss of sexual desire, and impotence. Tongkat Ali enjoys both a long history of traditional use, and a growing body of serious science corroborating its efficacy.
Ginseng:
Ginseng root is utilized for an energy booster, a memory aid, a sexual stimulant, a treatment for impotence and gastrointestinal disorders, and a promoter of longevity. The active ingredients in ginseng root are saponin triterpenoid glycosides, or chemicals commonly called ginsenosides. Other compounds found in Asian ginseng include glycans (panaxans); polysaccharide fraction DPG-3-2; peptides; maltol; and volatile oil.
Honey:
A forest honey produced by a wild species of Apis dorsata, or the "giant rock bee". The multi-floral honey they produce contains a high amount of enzymes and anti-oxidants. It is mainly harvested from December to March, with a short secondary season in June and July. West Borneo forest honey is used for special culinary and medical purposes. It is consumed by the young and old to prevent influenza and is has been given to pregnant women as a maternal supplement.
INDIA:
Aloe Vera (dried):
Aloe Vera (dried) - Aloe vera contains phytochemicals, and is frequently added to cleansers and creams as an emollient to soothe, soften and moisturize the skin. Topically, it can heal wounds, burns and skin issues, such as psoriasis.
Ashwaganda:
Ashwagandha is also used as an "adaptogen" to help the body cope with daily stress, and as a general tonic. The root and berry are used to make traditional medicine for many ailments.
Henna:
Henna has been used for centuries to dye skin, hair, and fingernails, as well as fabrics including silk, wool, and leather.
Holy Basil:
Holy basil is commonly used to help with anxiety and stress. Traditional medicine is made from the leaves, stems, and seeds.
Moringa (Leaf and Pods):
Moringa Seeds benefits include reducing blood sugar level, maintaining cholesterol and blood pressure, improving skin health, purifying water, improving sleep, improving digestion, preventing infection and illness, increasing energy level, improving eye vision, and detoxifying the body.
Neem Leef:
Neem holds more than 130 different biological compounds, making it an effective anti-viral and anti-bacterial plant. Its leaves have been used to treat neuromuscular pain. It has become popular in cosmetic uses to treat a variety of skin conditions due to its anti-bacterial properties.
Tribulus:
Tribulus terrestis has been used for a variety of health benefits such as the reduction of cholesterol and blood sugar, a rise in hormone levels and increase in libido and sexual function.
Shankhpushpi Powder:
Ayurvedic partitioners renowned Shankhpushpi as a "brain tonic" which aides in intellectual development and memory. The roots, leaves and other parts of the plants have been known to be implemented in a variety of uses and can aide in digestive issues, fever reducers, anti-anxiety, depression, stress, tension head aches, insomnia, hyperthyroidism, epilepsy and heart health.
Shavtavari Root Powder:
Shavtavari contains multiple compounds with health benefits such as antioxidants and others. In traditional Ayurveda Medicine it has been use to treat a host of conditions including anxiety, bronchitis, ulcers and other digestive issues, menopausal and PMS symptoms.
Fenugreek:
An annual herb in the pea family, Fenugreek has been acclaimed to have many useful health benefits. Fenugreek can be taken by mouth or can be implemented in topical cosmetic usages. It has been know to treat digestive issues, lower cholesterol, reduce both internal and external inflammation, increase libido, erectile disfunction, increase in breast milk, appetite stimulant and an increase in muscle mass.
AFRICA:
Kola Nut:
Kola nut comes from the rain forests of West Africa and belongs to the class Cola nitida tree family. The nuts derived from the Kola Tree was given the scientific name "Cola" which has a rich content of Caffeine. Its industrial uses include soda flavoring and is implemented in the production of chocolate. Kola nuts contain about 2-4% caffeine and theobromine, as well as tannins, alkaloids, saponins, and flavonoids. Due to its unique bio-chemical properties it as been used traditionally in West Africa to boost energy, promote weight loss, strengthen immune system, aid in the treatment of prostate cancer, increase metabolism, bone health, bronchodilator, elevates chest colds, migraine relief, a non-floral killer and natural diuretic.
Moringa:
Moringa leaf benefits include reducing blood sugar level, maintaining cholesterol and blood pressure, improving skin health, improving sleep, improving digestion, preventing infection and illness, increasing energy level, improving eye vision, and detoxifying the body. Moringa leafs are rich in vitamins and is the only plant known to posses all nine essential amino acids.
Akuamma Seed:
Available in powder or seed form - the dried seeds of the Akuamma tree or Picralima nitida originates primarily from the Ivory Coast, Nigeria and Ghana. Traditionally, it has been used to treat symptoms of malaria and diarrhea. Its often implemented for its analgesic, sedative and muscle relaxing qualities, believed to be produced by the main constituents Akuammidne and akuagmigine.
Yohimbe Root:
Yohimbe, Pausinystalia johimbe, is widely know for it abundance of the chemical "Yohimbine", found in the bark. Yohimbine is a vasodilator which aides in the increase of blood circulation, through out the body. Traditionally, it has been implemented in the treatment of impotency, infertility and libido boost. Historically it has all so been atributed in the aiding of cardiovascular healt, weight loss, erectile dysfunction, increase in muscle mass, dopamine booster and in the treatment of dry mouth.
SOUTH AMERICA:
Cat's Claw:
Cat's Claw, Uncaria tomentosa, native to Central America and the Amazone Basin has been implemented for eons by the indigenous people of South America to remedy ailments including arthritis, a multitude of digestive disorders and as a powerful immune booster. Cat's Claw contains the compound Pentacyclic Oxindolic alkaloid (POA) which is believed to be responsible for its anti-inflammatory properties, blocking the production of tumor necrosis factor-Alpha or "TNA-alpha". POA is believed to be toxic to specific cancer cells and should have much less of a negative impact on normal cells that are usually damaged during Chemotherapy.
Maytenus Laevis:
Also know by the indigenous people of South America as "Chuchahuasi" which translates to "trembling back", thusly named for the bark of the trees effectiveness in relieving back pain in addition to arthritis and rheumatism. Traditionally, the bark is prepared as a tonic or a decoction to alleviate such ailments. Extracts of the bark are said to contain antioxidants and anti-mutagens. The people of Peru historically implement the tonic to aide in adrenal support, immune boost, muscle relaxation, bronchitis, diarrhea, menstrual pains, and to restore vigor during recovery. The most renowned chemicals in Chuchuhuasi are mayteine and maytansine. Both Alkaloids have been documented to contain anti-tumor activity.
Alchornea:
Iporuru Alchornea castaneifolia is native to South America and belongs to the Euphorbiacae family. The bark and leaves of the tree are valued by the indigenous peoples for their analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects. These effects are attributed to the abundance of alkaloids such as, Alchorneine, found in the bark. In addition, it has been used traditionally as an aphrodisiac and as a tonic for general reproductive health. There has been little clinical research done on Iporura however the antidotal reports by the people and tribes of South America make it a promising plant to study.
ABUTA:
Cissampelos Pareira, known as the "mid-wife herb" in South America, primarily grows in the Amazon basin. Traditionally, it has been used to treat a host of women's health conditions. Abuta has also been utilized to reduce fever, inflammation, and pain. There has been some use of it in the USA to treat minor reproductive tract conditions like menstrual cramps. Traditional medicine has used Abuta as an expectorant, antipyretic, and a diuretic. In these preparations, the bark is primarily used.
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