vegetable capsules contain FruitO2XTM, a special antioxidant blend of high ORAC* fruit extracts standardized for their polyphenol content, which stabilizes, protects and preserves the formula's sensitive active constituents in the extract and whole raw herb. * Cinnamon (Cinnamomum cassia, Cinnamomum zeylanicum) has a long history, both as a spice and as a traditional medicine. It was mentioned in the Bible and used in ancient Egypt as a beverage flavoring, medicine and as an embalming agent. Cinnamon also received great attention in ancient China, which is reflected in its mention in one of the earliest books on Chinese botanical medicine, dated around 2,700 B.C. In addition to the active components in i...  (less)

The Chinese call it Yin Yang Huo, which loosely means "licentious goat plant." Legend has it that the name horny goat weed came from a herder who noticed his goats becoming more sexually active after eating the plant. Although horny goat weed has a history of traditional use for disorders of the kidneys, joints, and liver, its principle use is as an aphrodisiac and to combat fatigue. It has improved the life of chronic renal failure patients in a Chinese study. Today, it holds an important place in Traditional Chinese Medicine and is gaining popularity around the world  (less)

long history of helping improve a myriad of health conditions from enhancing appetite to reducing stress. The ingredients for this formula are extracted using a unique proprietary PhytoCell™ process. This process retains as much of the original nutrient value as possible and delivers these nutrients in an extra-fine powder that is more easily absorbed by the body. Cordyceps has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine to treat fatigue and other ailments for over 1500 years. Modern researchers have found that Cordyceps seems to help improve respiratory and heart functions, reduce kidney and liver conditions, support the immune system, increase energy levels and enhance sexual function. Ginseng has been used for thousands of years as a herb to treat and prevent a wide variety ...  (less)

enclosed in the first Chinese pharmacology book Shen Nong's Canon of Materia Medica (before East Han, about 100-180 A.D.) and almost every phamacopoeia in Chinese history thereafter. It is one of the most versatile Chinese herbal medicines that have been used in the long history in the treatment of numerous ailments. It can promote blood circulation and disperse blood stasis according to the theory of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and has been used effectively in treating many cardiovacular, hepatic and renal diseases in clinical practice. Extensive studies have been applied to its active pharmaceutical ingredients and many biologically active chemical compounds have been identified from it. It is now widely use...  (less)

a tonic for women. Traditional herbalists have long used a tea made from Dong Quai to treat menstrual disorders, cramps and other gynecological conditions. Dong Quai has a history of use in China as a heart, spleen, liver, kidney and general blood tonic. In more recent times, interest in herbal and alternative medicine has made Dong Quai a popular alternative to pharmaceutical hormone replacement therapy that is used to treat symptoms of menopause such as hot flashes and other indications, premenstrual syndrome, and vaginal dryness.  (less)

In traditional Chinese medicine, the root supports breathing and pulmonary health. It's been a longtime favorite of herbalists as a wellness companion in the winter due to the plant's naturally occurring vitamin C. Black radish is a cruciferous vegetable with powerful antioxidant phytochemicals, all of which you'll get in our full-spectrum root.  (less)