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The information of Icariin and Horny Goat Weed (Epimedium)

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OTHER NAME(S):  Barrenwort, Épimède, Épimède à Grandes Fleurs, Épimède du Japon, Epimedium, Epimedium acuminatum, Epimedium brevicornum, Epimedium grandiflorum, Epimedium Grandiflorum Radix, Epimedium koreanum, Epimedium macranthum, Epimedium pubescens, Epimedium sagittatum, Epimedium violaceum, Epimedium wushanese, Herba Epimedii, Herbe Cornée de Chèvre, Hierba de Cabra en Celo, Japanese Epimedium, Xian Ling Pi, Yin Yang Huo Horny goat weed is an herb. The leaves are used to make medicine. As many as 15 horny goat weed species are known as “yin yang huo” in Chinese medicine. Horny goat weed is commonly used by mouth for sexual performance problems, such as erectile dysfunction (ED) and low sexual desire. It is also used for weak back and knees, joint pain, arthritis, mental and physical fatigue, and memory loss along with many other conditions. But there is limited scientific research to support any of these uses. What is Icariin? Icariin is an active flavonoid component of

The KUDZU ... the revolutionary anti addiction plan

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Kudzu is a plant native to the East that climbs in the trees and clings everywhere, blooming a little like wisteria, but with purple flowers. Kudzu can grow up to twenty meters per season. As a result, kudzu has become invasive, especially since it has become acclimated all over the world at the moment. In the United States for example, kudzu is a real scourge because it spreads by smothering the plants it finds in its path and very large sums are committed to limit its expansion. But, at "small dose", the plant, however, has qualities! Indeed, it can help fight against certain addictions. The Kudzu Root Extract: what it is and what it does Origins The kudzu (Pueraria lobata), is a climbing legume native to East Asia (China, Korea and Japan), whose stems can extend for 15 meters, with deep roots and flowers reminiscent of those of the pea. History The root of kudzu, known in China also as Ge gen, has been a fundamental element of traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of

What is SCHISANDRA? The Omega 3 of Puroomega

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It is an original plant from the north of China, widely used in traditional Chinese medicine, in Korean medicine and in Russia. It is also called the fruit of the five flavors, since it combines them, and is the origin of its name in Chinese: wu-wei-zi. Schisandra berries have been used in traditional Chinese medicine for more than 2000 years, with properties against stress and fatigue. According to traditional Chinese medicine,  Schisandra Chinensis Extract  is one of the few herbs that contains the three treasures known as Jing, Qi and Shen (essence, energy and spirit). In the form of tea, in drops or in capsules. The main characteristic of this fruit is that it is highly ADAPTOGENE, this means that it helps to rebalance and restore body energy and improve its balance, as well as improve sleep. So it is very useful as anti-stress but not only that, also as toning depending on the needs. In recent years, this fruit has increased its popularity as an alternative to stimulant products s

Herbal Extracts- What are they?

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Herbal extract is an extract from a medicinal plant or herb, the most concentrated product in the form of a liquid or powder. For the preparation of this product requires factory equipment. Even some 100 years ago, extracts and tinctures of rare plants could be obtained only from “advanced” healers and healers. Just now you understand that it is quite difficult to produce such products at home. Therefore the quality of such tinctures is questioned. Another thing is now. On the shelves, you can find any product with the content of an extract. And via the Internet, you can order extracts of rare plants that we could not hear about before. Extracts of plants and their properties Some examples of extracts are: Hawthorn: circulatory stimulant. Aloe vera: anti-inflammatory. Horsetail: diuretic and remineralizing. Dandelion: digestive and diuretic. Valerian: tranquilizer. Ginseng: stress, physical or mental fatigue. Passiflora: insomnia, anxiety, nerves, and irritability. Elde

Fight against fatigue with Rhodiola

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There are various cultures that have utilized Rhodiola Rosea for medicinal works throughout history. If you often feel tired, stressed, with lack of energy and vitality, if insomnia or not resting well at night you spend your bill during the day, keep reading because this article will interest you. Rhodiola Rosea Extract is a perennial, aromatic plant commonly known as the golden root. It grows in high altitudes of the Arctic. The Vikings consumed it to increase their forces before the fighting and to endure their long campaigns. It is tradition to offer brides a bouquet of Rhodiola as a symbol of fertility. It has an infinite number of properties. Every year there are new publications and articles of pharmacological, phytochemical and clinical studies concerning Rhodiola. The extract of rhodiola rosea is known as adaptogenic plants, which means that it strengthens your immune, endocrine and nervous system, improving your ability to resist stress. Cognitive performance It has be

Red yeast rice in the treatment of hypercholesterolemia

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Red Rice Yeast was already used by the Chinese in the year 800 BC. The latter attributed to him the property of relieving indigestion and diarrhea, but also of promoting the good circulation of blood. Red rice yeast was exported to the United States of America in 1990 when Pharmanex launched the Cholestin product made from red yeast rice extract. The product has quickly become a success thanks to its efficiency but also because of the price much more affordable than synthetic statins. The success was so dazzling that it was banned by the US Food and Drug Administration, which regarded the dietary supplement as an unapproved drug. How is it made? First of all, you should know that Red Rice Yeast is derived from a microscopic fungus that produces a red pigment on the rice. In the first place it is necessary to cultivate this mushroom on the rice then to ferment it. It is during fermentation that a red pigment appears on the mushroom. Then you have to dry the rice and the mushroom. Finall

What is the extract of Echinacea purpurea?

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Echinacea is an herb that is very popular for use with colds and flu. Echinacea was used for centuries by Native Americans before the arrival of European explorers. In the 1800s, uses of Echinacea took off in the United States and grass became popular in Europe as well. Echinacea is used in many Western countries, as it is believed that the herb promotes the health of the immune system and minimizes some of the symptoms of the disease. Echinacea or purple cone-flower is a perennial plant of North America that is indigenous to the central plains where it grows in embankments of roads, meadows, fields and in dry, open forests. It is also known as snake root, The application of Echinacea purpurea extract-  Echinacea polyphenol Applied in the pharmaceutical field, Echinacea purpurea extract is mainly used as a raw material in the prevention of cancer, such as breast cancer, prostate cancer and colon cancer. Applied in the health care product field, Echinacea purpurea powder extract i