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DUANWOOD REISHI
Reishi mushroom fruiting body has been found to significantly improve
the
functioning of the immune system whether the immune system is deficient
or excessive. In this sense, it is an immune "modulator"---that is, it
helps to modulate, or regulate, and fine tune the immune system. Our
immune system is a virtually miraculous network of activities designed
over millions
of years to protect us from viruses, bacteria, parasites, molds, dust,
pollen and malignant cells. It is the responsibility of the immune
system to detect the intrusion, or invasion, of these entities and to
mount a defense in order
to eliminate them. A healthy immune system is capable of resisting most
such
intruders and a very hardy system may be able to resist invasions that
many
other people's systems cannot. If the immune system is weakened or
malfunctioning,
the invading microbes can easily establish a foothold in our body and
disease
sets in. Antibiotics can often be used to stop the invasion at this
time,
but chronic use of antibiotics further weakens the immune response.
Furthermore,
antibiotics are useless against viruses, pollens and most parasites.
They
are certainly useless against malignant (cancerous) cells generated in
our
own bodies. It is much better to resist the invasion from within with a
fully
fortified immune system and not become ill in the first place. This is
where
herbs like Reishi our now attracting the attention of scientists and
consumers
alike.
Chemical constituents known as polysaccharides play an important role
in
attacking cancerous cells, but not healthy ones, while simultaneously
strengthening
the body's overall immune functions. The polysaccharides appear to help
the
body attack microbial invaders such as viruses, bacteria and yeast.
Reishi
does not just "stimulate" the immune system. It regulates it. And that
is
what makes Reishi so precious. If the immune system is excessive, as is
the
case with auto-immune diseases and allergies, Reishi can have
significant positive influence. A group of chemicals known as the
ganoderic acids help fight auto-immune diseases such as allergies.
Ganoderic acids inhibit histamine release, improve oxygen utilization
and improve liver functions. Ganoderic acids are also potent
antioxidant free-radical scavengers.
Reishi is widely used in Asia to improve the cardiovascular system. It
helps
lower HDL (the "bad" cholesterol) and reduce excess fatty acids. It has
been
found to prevent and treat hardening of the arteries, angina and
shortness
of breath associated with coronary heart disease.
It has been demonstrated that Reishi can help reduce the side-effects
of
many kinds of chemotherapy and radiation treatment and simultaneously
contribute
to the rebuilding of the immune system---an essential part of the
recovery
from cancer. Reishi stimulates the production of interferon and
interleukins
I and II, all being potent natural anti-cancer substances produced in
our
own bodies.
It has also been approved in Japan and China for the treatment of
myasthenia gravis, a serious auto-immune disease. Besides that, it is
commonly prescribed by MD’s in Japan for chronic bronchitis, memory
loss, insomnia, hyperlipidemia and a whole range of degenerative
diseases of the elderly, including disorders associated with senility.
Reishi is a superb anti-stress herb. Throughout history it has been
used to bring balance into the lives of people who needed help in this
department, and that means most everyone. Deep in antiquity, it was
routinely used
by mountain hermits, monks, Taoist adepts and spiritual seekers
throughout Asia because it was believed to help calm the mind, ease
tension, strengthen the nerves, strengthen memory, sharpen
concentration, improve focus, build will power and, as a result, help
build wisdom. That is why it was called the "Mushroom of Spiritual
Potency" by these seekers. The people of Asia have never lost their
faith in Reishi. They believe more than ever in Reishi's power to
improve the quality of life by improving the inner life of a human
being. All the scientific validation only explains the physical nature
of Reishi, but it is the profound ability of Reishi to improve one's
life
on every plane that makes it so miraculous. Reishi is indeed calming
and
centering. Everyone who takes Reishi notices the peacefulness that
seems
to accompany its use. Many people are able to stop using chemical
drugs.
And Reishi seems to be cumulative, gradually strengthening the nerves
and
actually changing how we perceive life.
Duanwood Reishi is a substance that builds health on all levels. But
high quality Duanwood Reishi is among the rarest of jewels in Nature.
Life itself is based on the ability to adapt to the stresses, the
attacks, the challenges that come our way every day. Duanwood Reishi
seems to provide an incredible resource of the full range of energies
we need to meet these challenges. Duanwood Reishi is indeed "the great
protector," protecting us on every level---physically, immunologically,
mentally, spiritually. It helps us
adapt to the world and provides additional power for us to achieve a
superior
level of life. When we are so protected and so provided for, we can
achieve
things that otherwise would be impossible. That is why Duanwood Reishi
has
been called the "herb of good fortune."
TIBETAN RHODIOLA
Note: This product contains a full therapeutic dose of Tibetan Rhodiola
Tibetan Rhodiola sacra is an exciting herb, now available outside of
Tibet for the first time. It is a relatively rare substance that grows
in one of the harshest environments in the world. In the Orient, it is
called
"Plateau Ginseng," and as the species name "sacra" indicates, the
Tibetans
considered Rhodiola to be a sacred herb. It has been used by the
Tibetan
people as a powerful adaptogenic vitalizer and as a substantial
medicinal
agent since the beginning of Tibetan civilization. Rhodiola has also
been
prized by the Chinese and was very positively reviewed in the first
Chinese
herbal classic over two thousand years ago. It was regarded as a
life-prolonging, wisdom enhancing "superior herb." However, the rarity
of Tibetan Rhodiola has prevented it from becoming a well-known
commodity outside of Asia.
According to Tibetans, Tibetan Rhodiola may be used as a tonic, in
which case it strongly increases vitality. It is good for strengthening
the body and mind, resisting fatigue, resisting a lack of oxygen and
excessive radiation, and for prolonging life. It is especially well
known for increasing the intelligence of those who consume it
regularly. Tibetan Rhodiola has the action of "supporting and
strengthening the human body" and the immune potentiating effects of
Tibetan Rhodiola are stronger than those ginseng. It has a notable
restorative effect if one consumes a preparation while the tired body
is recovering or is failing to recover from strong or excessive
exertion. Tibetan Rhodiola is now being widely distributed and consumed
in China. According to the Chinese Ministry of Health, Tibetan Rhodiola
has the following functions:
1. Supports and strengthens the human body and intelligence, and
prolongs life.
2. It has double-direction adjusting (regulating) effects on the
nervous and endocrine systems.
3. It is good for resisting fatigue, lack of oxygen and radiation
4. It can improve a person’s memory, power of concentration and
work-efficiency
5. It benefits the cardiovascular system
Oxygen Utilization. Consumption of a small amount of Tibetan Rhodiola
extract
significantly improves a person’s capacity to absorb and utilize
oxygen.
This is a major key to the incredible benefits associated with this
herb.
When you consume Tibetan Rhodiola, it is the same as inhaling pure
oxygen.
A Spiritual Tonic. This incredible herb was used by the Tibetan monks
to
enhance their spiritual power, the power of concentration and physical
endurance.
It has undoubtedly played a major role in the development of Tibetan
culture.
It is a superb herb to take before meditation, since it improves
respiration
and clears the mind and promotes focused mental states.
Physical Energy and Endurance. Evidence has shown that Tibetan Rhodiola
is in many ways more powerful than Ginseng, and every other adaptogenic
herb in the world. It is a superb herb for people who work very hard
physically. Tibetan Rhodiola has been shown to improve physical
endurance. It has been shown to be a superb tonic and energizer for
those into physical fitness and for athletes, including extreme
athletes. Rhodiola has been used by numerous Russian Olympic athletes
and is being used in the Russian space program.
Memory, Mental Focus, Logic and Creativity. Tibetan Rhodiola is a
superior tonic for those who work from behind a desk or at a computer
terminal for long periods of time. It is a powerful brain tonic and
alertness enhancer. People who consume Tibetan Rhodiola find that they
can work for much longer without losing their ability to concentrate
and create. It is a superb
herb for writers, executives, lawyers, etc.
Stress Protection. Tibetan Rhodiola is especially beneficial to those
who
live under stressful conditions. It has been proven that Tibetan
Rhodiola reduces the body’s stress response, and thus protects against
the physical side effects of chronic or acute stress. It protects from
the damaging
effects of mental stress as well. All this is due to its powerful
adaptogenic
activity. People stay focused and suffer far less from fatigue even
under
severe stress. It is the ideal herbal supplement for the modern world.
Cardiovascular Protection. Tibetan Rhodiola has been found to be
extremely beneficial to the cardiovascular system, and has been found
to prevent
heart disease, the number one cause of death in the United States.
Immune Support. It is also a powerful immune modulator, building the
immune system into a well tuned fighting machine.
Psychological Support. Tibetan Rhodiola also is being used as a
powerful and safe antidepressant. It is believed to be more powerful
than St. Johns Wort, currently the world’s number one selling natural
antidepressant substance.
Weight Management. It has been found to be stimulating to the appetites
and strengthening for weakened individuals and for those recovering
from illness and surgery. However, it may be used by people of
excessive weight to help in losing fat because it increases respiratory
power and thus can act as a thermogenic agent. By providing increased
oxygen and increased energy, it improves the ability to lose weight
through exercise. It is the perfect herb for those who want to gain
muscle and lose fat.
Safety. Safety studies, as well as 2000 years of experience, indicate
conclusively
that Tibetan Rhodiola is extremely safe, having no side effects in
humans
when taken even at high doses. Tibetan Rhodiola is a non-toxic herbal
nutrient.
Numerous studies have been presented to the Chinese Ministry of Public
Health,
which has reached the following evaluation: "Tibetan Rhodiola has no
poison,
no sub-slow poison and does not cause any sudden change and deformity."
GYNOSTEMMA (GP) AND GYNOSTEMMA SAPONINS (GYPENOSIDES)
Note: This Super Pill contains full therapeutic doses of Gynostemma
gypenosides)
Scientific Data: Following are the results of studies done in China,
Korea and Japan on Gynostemma pentaphyllum (GP) and its gypenosides.
1. Gypenosides have been shown to protect vascular endothelial cells
from oxidant injury. The data thus suggest that gypenosides may be
beneficial for the prevention and treatment of atherosclerosis and for
retardation of the aging process. Studies have shown that the water
extract of GP can decrease the activity of multiple coagulation
factors. This extract can
accelerate the erythrocyte electrophoresis rate. The studies revealed
that
GP is an antithrombotic agent affecting the links of thrombotic chain.
2. The total saponin of GP can markedly act against the immunity
inhibition due to Cy management in experimental animals. The total
saponin showed
a definite bi-directional immunomodulatory action in normal healthy
mice,
recovering the immune indices to normal value from either originally
lower
or higher than the medium figure, by significant difference in
comparison
with the Cy groups. The total saponin also had actions to prevent from
fatigue
and to tolerate hypoxia under usual atmospheric pressure. These data
indicate that the total saponin of GP is an effective immunomodulator,
similar in action to Ginseng, Astragalus, Ganoderma and several other
Chinese herbs.
3. GP can improve exercise endurance of white rats, especially healthy
and
trained rats. Studies showed that the muscle cells of rats having taken
GP
for 45 days were less injured after physical exhaustion than those of
the
control group. Both phosphate and liciferase assays showed that GP
saponin could to some extent extend or activate (Na plus -K plus)
ATP-ase in membrane.
4. Gypenosides regulate lymphocyte transformation and DNA synthesis by
regulating
DNA polymerase II activity.
5. In search of new products for the treatment of hyperlipidemia with a
low frequency of side effects, a decoction of Crataegus cuneata,
Nelumbo nucifera and GP has been tested. A reduction of triglyceride
and cholesterol was seen.
6. The action of gypenosides as an antioxidant was studied using
various models of oxidant stress in phagocytes, liver microsomes and
vascular endothelial cells. It was found that GP decreased superoxide
anion and hydrogen peroxide content in human neutrophils, etc. It was
also found that GP protected
biomembranes from oxidative injury by reversing the decreased membrane
fluidity
of liver microsomes and mitochondria, increasing mitochondrial enzyme
activity
in vascular endothelial cells and decreasing intracellular lactate
dehydrogenase leakage from these cells. The extensive antioxidant
effect of GP may be valuable
to the prevention and treatment of various diseases such as
atherosclerosis, liver disease and inflammation.
7. GP water extract was shown to have significant anti-inflammatory and
liver-protective effects in rats.
8. The immunopotentiating effects of gypenosides in relation to the
network of neuroendocrine-immune modulation (NIM) were examined. The
results indicate that the mechanism of immunomodulating effects of
gypenosides may be mediated through the NIM network, and suggest a
close relationship between the neuroendocrine activities and the
immunofunctions.
9. A study on rabbits indicates that GP has the protective effect on
acute cerebral ischemia injury.
10. A comparison study between the effects of gypenosides and
ginsenosides (from Panax Ginseng) on cardiac function and hemodynamics
was done on dogs. It was found that the coronary flow was raised and
the heart rate lowered by both gypenosides and ginsenosides. The
lowering of myocardial oxygen consumption after the administration of
gypenosides and ginsenosides could be explained by the decreasing of
cardiac tension-time index and the slowing of heart rate. Nevertheless,
it was insignificant that gypenosides and
ginsenosides affected the myocardial contractility and heart pump
function.
The effects of gypenosides are slightly more potent than ginsenosides.
11. Gypenosides is a potent inhibitor to platelet aggregation and its
action
mechanism may be related to inhibiting the platelet from releasing
reaction
and increasing the platelet cAMP level.
12. Gypenosides was shown to have a platelet aggregation factor which
was
completely inhibited by prostaglandin 12, but was not affected by
aspirin. Studies indicate that the active principle is most likely a
kind of glycoside or polysaccharide.
13. Crude saponins isolated from GP were tested for their effect on
lipid metabolism in corn oil-containing, high sugar diet-fed rats. Oral
administration of such high sugar and fat diet caused hyperlipemia,
liver injury with
increased serum level of glutamic pyruvic transaminase (GPT), and
accumulation
of lipid peroxide in the liver. Administration of the crude saponins
from
GP reduced serum levels of triglycerides, lipid peroxide, total
cholesterol, phospholipids and GPT in such high sugar and fat diet-fed
rats. Japan.
14. Pharmacological and clinical investigation has pointed out that
gypenosides(also called "gynosaponins" by Hu) can effectively inhibit
cancer cells in the liver, stomach, lung, skin and uterus.
15. The basic chemical structure of the gynosaponins is of the
dammarane type.
16. The sweet flavor in the leaves of GP is due to phyllodicin. Other
constituents
of GP include Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin C, calcium, sodium, iron,
phosphorus,
carotene, protein, fat, fiber and sucrose.
17. Animal tests proved that crude gynosaponins possessed obvious
anticancer and antiulcer action, inhibited the side effects of
glucocortico-hormones, promote cell metabolism, benefit sleep and lover
blood lipids. Gynosaponins might be able to inhibit the multiplying of
cancer cells in liver, uterus, lung, etc. by as much as 20~80%. In mice
with experimental sarcoma-180, the cancer may be reduced by 40% at the
dose of 50 mg/kg of GPS every day for seven days.
18. If mice were injected with dexamethasone beforehand i.p. at the
dose of 10 mg/kg a day for 10 days and then injected with gypenosides
at the dose of 10 mg/kg a day for 10 days, GPS might prevent the side
effects
of dexamethasone, such as atrophy in the adrenal gland and thymus.
19. Gypenosides 22, 30 and 41 have obvious antiulcer activity.
20. Extended administration of GP might inhibit the forming of
experimental cholelithiasis, lowering the cholesterol in blood and
bile. In the experimental group was used the feed containing 1.2%
cholesterol and into it was added the fine powder of Gynostemma. The
mice were fed with this kind of feed. In the control group was used the
feed containing 1.2% cholesterol with the addition of flour. The mice
in the control group were fed with this
feed. Three weeks later, cholesterol value, total bile acid value and
phospholipids value were determined in animal bile and observation was
made to see if any stone was formed in the gall bladder. The results
indicated that in
3 mice of the experimental group, stone was formed; and in 6 mice of
the
control group, stone was formed. In 2 mice of the experimental group,
more
than 11 stones were formed, but in 4 mice of the control group, 11
stones
were formed. In the mice of the controlled group, were found mucous
membrane
multiplying, bleeding and swollen fat liver. In the experimental group
the
cholesterol value and total bile acid concentration in blood and bile
were
markedly decreased in comparison with the control group.
21. In a swimming test in which mice fed gypenosides at the dose of 200
mg/kg had obviously better body force and tolerance than those in the
control group that were not given GPS.
22. The LD50 of mice i.p. GPS is 755 mg/kg. The LD50 of rats i.p. is
1.85 g/kg. Oral administration at the dose of 10 g/kg was non-toxic
which was more than the determination limitation of LD50. Thus
gypenosides are very safe for consumption.
23. Gynostemma contains trace elements, of which 5 are fundamental to
human
body. Mineral analysis indicates that GP contains: Se, Mg, Zn, Ca, Fe,
K,
Mn, P, etc.( See table 3. Content determination of trace element)
Table 3. Content Determination of Trace Elements
Trace elements Content (mg/g)
calcium, Ca 19475.00
zinc, Zn 178.75
iron, Fe 786.30
manganese, Mn 87.50
magnesium, Mg 2045.00
Gynostemma contains water-soluble amino acids, various vitamins,
protein.
Table 2. Content Determination of Amino Acid
Amino Acid Content (mg/g)
leucine, Leu 0.0549
histidine 0.0473
lysine, Lys 1.5563
glutamic acid, glutaminic acid 0.6872
glycine, glycocoll 0.8600
methionine, Met 0.3289
aspartic acid, ASP 0.0929
threonine 0.1425
serine 0.1629
cystine 1.1325
isoleucine 0.2127
arginine 0.0559
phenylalanine 0.9758
24. The use of glucocorticoids in therapy can preserve life. However
the side effects may include excessive appetite, lack of energy, dropsy
or
obesity, keratitis, pigmentation and hypertension, etc. It is usually
accompanied by severe damage to the adrenal glands, thymus and other
organs, resulting in early aging syndrome. The thymus is the center of
the immune system, though it atrophies with age. Therefore protecting
the thymus and adrenal glands from atrophying is essential in
anti-aging efforts. Gypenosides can prevent these side effects from
happening and restore the organs that have atrophied due to the
damaging effects of glucocorticoids. GP and gypenosides can greatly
improve the suppressed immunity caused by steroids abuse. It
can also strengthen the phagocytosis of the phagocytes in the abdominal
cavity of mice, it increases the weight of the spleen and adrenal
gland. This is why GP is called an "immunity strengthener." Researchers
(Ma Bing Xuan,
et.al) believe that GP has strong preventive and curing effect against
the
damage due to steroids. The use of gypenosides to prevent and cure the
side
effects of steroid use has been granted a patent in Japan. The patent
recommends dosages for adults of 5~500 mg/day, usually 10~250 mg/day,
3~4 times, orally.
25. The adrenal cortex is a superbly developed organ for the regulation
of homeostasis. It is essential for life. The hormones of the adrenal
cortex can be divided into two main categories:
(1) glucocorticoids which affect carbohydrate metabolism, and
(2) mineralocorticoids which affect water and salt metabolism. It is
fairly well established that GP influences the glucocorticoids produced
in the innermost zone of the adrenal cortex, the zona reticularis, and
has a regulatory influence on the secretion of the glucocorticoids,
hormones that influence carbohydrate and protein metabolism. Cortisol,
also known as hydrocortisone is the most important glucocorticoid, its
secretion being regulated by
ACTH. The drug cortisone is the synthetic cortisol analogue. GP may
help
regulate the secretions of the outermost zone of the adrenal cortex as
well, including the mineralocorticoids, the most important of which are
aldosterone and deoxycorticosterone, which regulate the water and
electrolyte
metabolism of the body.
26. Gynostemma can help adjust and regulate blood sugar levels.
27. In the test in vitro where 0.38-0.75% Gypenoside is used directly
to
kill S-180 sarcoma cell, the killing rate is 54~87.5% while control
group only has 28.84% death rate.
28. Zhe Jiang Traditional Medical Research Institute used Gynostemma
instant granule ( each bag contains 400mg Gypenoside) on cancer
patients after
their operation. All the patients improved their conditions. The total
effectiveness rate reaches 89.47%. It improves the cell immune
function, lowers the IgG. IgM. It can also induce the thymus-dependent
lymphocytes to differentiate and sensitize so that they can kill the
relevant target tumor cells on contact.
Gynostemma has real potential as a biological reaction regulator in
treating malignant tumor. Gypenoside can not only directly kill cancer
cells, it also increases the titer of PFC plaque forming cell and
hemaglutination
antibody, strengthens the delayed hypersensitivity of mice and
therefore
improves the immunity of tumor carrying animals. Theses might be some
of
the reasons why Gypenoside has anti-cancer and anti-tumor effects and
can
prevent the growth of tumors.
29. It was reported in Yunnan Province that it was used to treat senile
chronic bronchitis in 537 cases. The total effective rate was 79% after
the treatment of one therapeutic period. It was found that the stemona
was more effective in treating bronchitis than the leaves. It was taken
2.5 - 3.9 g tid, for ten days as one therapeutic course.
30. The gypenosides 3,4,8 and 12 are virtually identical to ginseng
saponins Rb1, Rb3, Rd and F2 in structure, respectively.
LYCIUM FRUIT AND POLYSACCHARIDES (LPS)
Note: This product contains a full therapeutic dose of Lycium
Polysaccharides (LPS) as well as a full spectrum extract of whole Ning
Xia Lycium.
Fresh Ning Xia Lycium has the highest content of beta-carotene among
all foods on earth. Beta-carotene can be transformed into vitamin A
under the influence of human liver enzymes. Therefor, vitamin A
ultimately plays
a major influence in Lycium’s actions. Lycium’s function on the eyes is
related to this factor. Lycium’s vitamin B1 and B2 contents are
significant
and the vitamin C content of freeze-dried Lycium has been measured to
be
73 mg / 100 grams.
The fruit also contains vitamin C, beta-sitosterol (an
anti-inflammatory agent), linoleic acid (a fatty acid),
sesquiterpenoids (cyperone, solavetivone), tetraterpenoids (zeaxanthin,
physalin), and betaine (0.1%).
Lycium contains 18 kinds of amino acids, of which 8 are indispensable
amino
acids for the human body (such as isoleucine and tryptophan). 50% of
Lycium’s
amino acids are free amino acid. Lycium contains numerous trace
elements,
of which the main ones are zinc, iron and copper. Mature fruits contain
about
11 mg. of iron per 100 grams. Ning Xia Lycium contains 45% glucose, 7%
fructose
and 5.5% glucose.
Lycium has been undergoing intense scrutiny as a cancer drug in China
and
Japan. Lycium fruit, as well as an extract from its leaves, can kill
many
kinds of cancer cells in vitro. In vivo studies and human studies are
proving
to be highly promising. Ning Xia Lycium contains 124 ppm of organic
Germanium.
Germanium has been demonstrated to have anti-cancer activity. Japanese
studies
indicate that organic Germanium is effective in treating liver cancer,
lung
cancer, uterine cancer, cervical cancer, and testicular cancer when
combined
with other drugs. Lycium has been found to induce the production in
human
beings of g-interferon. Interferon can depress and even kill cancer
cells.
Germanium possesses the power to take over the hydrogen ion from cancer
cells.
Losing hydrogen ions can cause depression and even death to cancer
cells.
Besides Germanium, Lycium has other components that act against cancer.
These
other components appear to be able to depress or block the synthesis of
the
cancer cells DNA, which interferes with the cell’s ability to divide
and
thus lowers the reproductive capacity of the cancer cells.
Lycium contains a substance called betaine which protects the liver and
which can reduce the phospholipid level and total cholesterol level in
laboratory animal’s liver. Betaine has been shown to have no toxicity
and
is ultimately eliminated from the body unchanged. Betaine protects
erythrocytes
membrane from lipid peroxidation caused by H2O`. Lycium is used
clinically
in China to cure hepatitis B. Carcinogens and hepatitis B virus are two
dangerous factors which can lead to liver cancer. Lycium can depress
mutation
rates and cure hepatitis at the same time, and therefor is considered
an
important drug in the prevention of liver cancer in China. A great deal
of research, both in the laboratory and clinically, is currently being
conducted
in China and Japan, on Lycium’s curative power over various forms of
cancer.
It has been found that when added to chicken feed, Betaine safely
enhances
growth of the animals and increases egg production. It is therefore
currently
used in poultry farming in Asia.
Chinese pharmacological research indicates that Lycium extracts
administered to mice can enhance non-specific immunity, promote
production of red blood cells, and increase production of interleukin-2
(IL-2). In the U.S., IL-2 has been under study as an immune promoting
factor since 1983, used for some cancers and for HIV infection.
Lycium contains a range of immunologically active polysaccharides
(LBP). 5–8% of the fruit is polysaccharide. These LBP have been found
to have
selective pharmacological effects on lymphocytes and have been shown to
be able to regulate immunity. Lycium has been shown to have a double
direction,
regulatory effect on T lymphocytes and B lymphocytes in test animals.
When
Lycium extract was provided to 20 aged people, once a day, 20 grams
each
time for 3 weeks, more than 2/3 of the patients’ T cell transformation
functions
improved by 3.28 times and the activity of the patients’ white cell
interleukin-2 increased by 2.26 times. In addition, the results showed
that the patients spirit and optimism increased in 100 % of the
patients, appetite improved in 95% of the patients, 95% of the patients
slept better and 35% of the
patients at least partially recovered their sexual function. The Lycium
polysaccharides have been found to work together with betaine and
physalin,
one of the tetraterpenoids, to enhance immunity. LBP has been shown to
help
reverse the inhibition of white blood cells caused by cancer drugs. The
immune-enhancing effect of LBP on IL-2 activity was first reported by
the Beijing Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology in 1989.
It has been pointed out by Dr. Zhou Jinhuang in Recent Advances in
Chinese Herbal Drugs, that LBP enhances cell-mediated and humoral
immune responses. In doses as small as 5 –10 mg/kg daily for one week,
LBP could increase activity of T cells, cytotoxic T cells, and natural
killer cells in laboratory animals.
In a 1992 study of Lycium, reported in the Journal of the Beijing
Medical University, Lycium fruit was found to reduce antibodies
associated with allergy-type reactions. The authors indicated that this
was, in their opinion, accomplished through the mechanisms of promoting
CD8 T cells and regulating cytokines.
Lycium fruit has been reported to be a useful treatment for psoriasis.
Lycium fruit given to rats lowered their blood cholesterol and blood
sugar. It is widely used in China to treat diabetes and hypoglycemia.
Lycium fruit given to rats lowered their blood sugar. Regular
consumption of Lycium
fruit is believed to regulate sugar metabolism.
Lycium has traditionally been considered liver protective. One of the
constituents
in Lycium, an alkaloid known as betaine, has been shown to protect the
livers
of laboratory animals from toxic chemicals. Betaine has been shown to
treat
various chronic liver diseases. Betaine is used by the liver to produce
choline,
a compound which calms nervousness, enhances memory, and protects
against
fatty liver disease. Betaine has been used for improving muscle mass.
Betaine
is also found in garden beets, sugar beets, capsicum and milk thistle.
Lycium fruit given to rats lowered their blood cholesterol, and given
to
rabbits, it inhibited the formation of atherosclerosis.
Pharmacologic studies have shown that Lycium has anticonvulsant,
sedative, and vasodilator effects.
Lycium fruit has long been used to strengthen sexual function and to
treat sexual impotence. Chinese studies have shown that by taking
Lycium fruit orally and in the form of an alcohol extract, it could
markedly increase androgen (free testosterone) levels in the blood,
increasing libido in
test subjects. It is likely that sitosterols or terpenoids are
responsible
for this effect. About 10 grams/day of Lycium fruit was reportedly
needed
to obtain these effects.
Lycium is rich in trace minerals. It contains significant amounts of
calcium, phosphorus, iron, germanium, selenium and zinc, plus small
quantities of many others.
Lycium contains flavonoids which protect cell membranes.
An iron-containing superoxide dismutase (SOD) has been isolated from
Lycium fruit. SOD is a powerful and critical antioxidant found in
humans.
Lycium is non-toxic. The LD-50 was determined to be about 8.3 grams/kg
(for
a human: about one pound of the dried fruit, extracted and injected).
Toxicity
studies showed that injection of 2.4 grams/kg of Lycium fruit extract
did
not cause adverse reactions, but at the huge dosage of 25 g/kg, there
were
toxic reactions.
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This
extraordinary formulation is manufactured by the latest technology to
yield one of the greatest tonic formulations imaginable. This product
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