PARTS USED: Root USES: Adaptogen Helps the body adapt to stress Increases energy levels Fatigue resistance For extreme exhaustion when the body can’t fall into a deep sleep “Poor man’s Ginseng” – good when Panax would be too strong Neuro Improves learning and memory...
PARTS USED: Whole fruit Leaves and Flowers USES: This is one of the botanicals that works best as aromatherapy and/or inhalation therapy. There are many studies that have shown the positive effects of Neroli oil (from the flower buds; expensive) on mood, blood...
PARTS USED: Entire piece – outer black and orange inner layers USES: Antioxidant Activity is due to triterpenoids and other polyphenols (the polysaccharides have very little antioxidant activity); therefore, antioxidant action is best found in tincture form Scavenges...
PARTS USED: Root USES: Anti-inflammatory Antispasmodic Abdominal cramping, gas Leg cramps Colic Asthma, bronchitis, cough Neuro Activation of microglial cells – may prove useful for neurodegenerative diseases Alzheimer’s Parkinson’s Lewy-body Dementia Has proven...
PARTS USED: Fruit USES: Circulatory Stimulant Causes vasodilation Any situation where there is poor circulation Reduces hypertension – vasodilation and ACE-inhibition Controls tachycardia Cardiac tonic/cardioprotective Helps regulate bloodflow and strengthen cardiac...
