These tablets are crafted from several herbs from a traditional formula used to gently enhance focus and clarify awareness. Several of these herbs have been the subject of recent studies where they were proven to protect from pollution and influence blood-flow, hormone levels, nerve impulses and stress-responses. Meditation has become a regular favorite to so many spiritual explorers, and this synergistic blend is the perfect accompanyment to aid in calming the mind at the start of any meditation session.

INGREDIENTS:

Siberian Ginseng (Eleutherococcus senticosus)
Siberian/Eleuthero ginseng has become very famous in the last decade as the original 'adaptogen'.'Adaptogen' literally means something which 'generates adaptation'. The Russian scientists who researched most of Eleutheros powers found out about it while searching for a substitiute for 'true ginseng' (Panax ginseng). In terms of reducing many types of stress however, Eleuthero outperformed its cousin Panax. This led to the idea of a non-specific, non-toxic, regulating substance to be called an 'adaptogen'.

Reishi mushroom (Ganoderma lucidum)
Reishi mushrooms are one of the premier herbs of Traditional Chinese Medicine. It has been used for thousands of years in the quests for health, happiness, long life, wisdom and even spritual realization. It appears to have been used by ancient alchemists in their search for immortality and may have saved some from mercury poisoning. A western relative of Reishi (Fomitopsis officinalis) was used by Greeks and Romans as an alleged antidote to all poisons. Modern research on Reishi reports effects which are adrenal enhancing, analgesic, anti-allergic, anti-HIV, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antitumor, antitussive, antiviral, blood pressure lowering, blood cell enhancing (both red and white), bone marrow enhancing, bronchitis lessening, cardiotonic, Central Nervous System depressant, expectorant, immune potentiating, liver protecting, liver detoxifying and protecting against ionizing radiation.

Schisandra fruit (Schisandra chinensis)
This is a quite amazing and versatile adaptogenic herb which was traditionally used as a survival food, mind tonic, medicine and sexual tonic. It has both stimulating and tranquilizing properties which vary according to the extract. Ours is more stimulating. In modern research this herb was found to increase the work efficiency of telegraph operators by improving their nerve reflexes resulting in faster actions with less mistakes. It seems that large amounts of certain adaptogens such as Reishi, Siberian Ginseng, Gotu kola or this herb may produce a temporary mental relaxation or euphoria before the more lasting and cumulative sharpening effects occur.

Astragalus root (Astragalus membranaceous)
This herb has been traditionally used to enhance metabolism, increase energy ('qi') and surface immunity ('wei-qi'). In animal studies this herb significantly lowers blood pressure, protects the liver and kidneys.

Gotu kola (Centella asiatica)
This herb was named after the Hindu 'Supreme Reality' called 'Brahman' which this herb was believed to help awaken an understanding of. This herb was also to help open the 'crown chakra' gateway to spiritual awareness. It is believed to be a rejuvenative and restoring 'anti-aging' herb which is consumed as a prefered food by the South Indian elephants whose memories and longevity are associated with this herb. Like reishi, it contains tranquilizing adaptogenic 'terpene' compounds which help regulate a variety of bodily functions. In general it is traditionally used as a cooling, soothing, relaxing, antispasmodic diuretic. In some parts of India the plant called Brahmi and is used a similar way.

Ginkgo leaf (Ginkgo biloba)
Maidenhair Tree leaf Yin guo ye, "silver almond nut": sweet, bitter, astringent, neutral; Lungs This herb has been used for allergies, asthma, wheezing, pain, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, heart disease, Alzheimer's, ear and eye diseases and poor circulation, especially to the head. The nut was the part traditionally used more for asthma-type problems, but the non-toxic leaf has become the subject of many western studies and is very widely given by mainstream doctors in Europe to their patients for several of the above conditions. The leaf works partly from certain antioxidant flavonglycosides and anti-inflammatory terpenes which enhance circulation and are believed by many to have several protective effects on cells in general and brain cells in particular. 1, 7, 12

Salvia root (Salvia miltiorrhiza)
Red Sage root Dan shen, 'cinnabar root': bitter, slightly cold; Heart, Pericardium, Liver This herb was traditionally used to 'move the blood' in a variety of situations such as heart or menstrual problems and to reduce irritability, palpitations and insomnia. Modern research shows that it opens arteries, lowers cholesterol and blood pressure, reduces some forms of heart disease and is mildly sedative. It's name and color are associated with the ancient use of 'cinnabar', the red mercury ore which was the the alchemical catalyst in transforming lead into gold. The alchemists were also perhaps the most skilled and nobel of herbalists,and always considered the heart (where the 'spirit' resides in Traditional Chinese Medicine) and mind of the patient in every medical treatment. In Chinese Herbalism, they are sometimes called the 'Spirit Pacifying' school of Medicine and their aim partly was to calm and deepen the awareness so as to aid in a true and lasting health. 1, 3, 9, 11

Polygala root (Polygala tenuifolia)
Chinese Senega root Yuan zhi, "profound will": bitter, spicy, slightly warm; Heart, Lung This herb has been used for over 2000 years to calm the spirit, ease the heart and emotions, stop coughing, clear the mind and the lungs and topically for sores and swellings. It's name comes from it's alleged ability to deepen the will. It is historically used with Curcuma tuber (see below) to clarify awareness as well as to improve peoples capacities after coma or stroke. Modern research indicates that it is an expectorant and uterine stimulant. A close relative was highly valued by American Indians and is called Senega root after the tribe of the same name. 1, 3, 11, 12

Curcuma root (Curcuma longa)
Turmeric tuber Yu Tin, "constrained metal": spicy, bitter, cool; Heart, Liver, Lung This herb is traditionally used to enhance circulation of blood and vital energy, smooth the emotions and menstruation, clarify awareness, ease the mind and benefit some blood and gallbladder disorders. Modern research indicates this herb has some value in treating viral hepatitis and jaundice. 1, 3

Bamboo silica (Bambusa textilis)
Tabasheer Tian zhu huang, "heavenly bamboo yellow": sweet, cold; Gallbladder, Heart, Liver This herb is traditionally used to clear obscuration from the heart, mind and Lungs. It was also used after coma and stroke to aid rehabilitation. This herb is the siliceous secretions collected from the ends of heated strips of bamboo. Silicone and potassium hydroxide are among known ingredients. 1, 12

Coptis rhizome (Coptis chinensis)
Chinese Goldthread Huang lian, "yellow links": cold, bitter; Heart, Large Intestine, Liver, Stomach This herb has been widely used for over 2000 years much as we might use a modern antibiotic. It was traditionally used for infections or inflammations in or on the body. It also is historically used to aid in calming an irritated or restless mind. A modern extract of this plant, berberine hydrochoride, is used by many people for dysentery and other disorders. Modern research indicates that this herb and its constituents act as antimicrobials, antivirals, antifungals, against coughs, dysentery, typhoid, tuberculosis, scarlet fever, diptheria, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and poor bile output as well as topically for burns, inflammatory bowel disease, yeast infections, rashes, as ear drops and as an eye wash. 1, 3, 11

Alpinia fruit(Alpinia oxyphylla)
Bitter Seeded Cardamon Yi zhi ren, "benefit intelligence nut" : spicy, warm; Kidney, Spleen This herb is traditionally used as a 'Yang tonic' to warm the interior of the body and assist in genital, urinary or digestive weakness. It is an aromatic fruit from the ginger family the name for which refers to its alleged powers of benefiting intelligence. It was traditionally used with Curcuma and Polygala (see above). 1, 3, 11

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