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Rhizome of Fagopyri Cymosi or buckwheat is highly regarded and widely used in southern China as a safe, effective herb that promotes the healthy lung function by clearing away “heat evils”. “Heat evils” in Chinese medicine are conditions or substances that produce heat in the body and are responsible for a wide range of organ dysfunctions.

Use of Rhizome of Fagopyri Cymosi in Traditional Chinese Medicine

• Clear away heat and toxic material.
• Remove pus and eliminate blood stasis.
• Used in the treatment of lung ulceration with pus, measles pneumonia and peritonsillar abscess.

Scientific Support

Scientific breakthroughs in the study of Rhizome of Fagopyri Cymosi extract have been awarded with top prizes by China’s Ministry of Public Health and the State Commission of Science and Technology. Scientific research results demonstrated:

• Anti-cancer effects for lung, cervical, gastric and nasopharyngeal cancers 2.
• Relieves cough and disperse pus
• Anti-bacterial and strengths immune function
• Prevents platelet aggregation
• Lowers blood cholesterol
• Lowers blood glucose.

Cordyceps sinensis is traditionally used as a tonic for the sick and for people with weak body constitutions. This fungus is very difficult to grow and is primarily found on the plateaus in Sichuan, Yunnan, and Qinghai provinces of China as well as in Tibet, where altitudes are well above 14,000 feet. In ancient China, Cordyceps sinensis was highly recommended for all illnesses and was ranked as high as ginseng and reishi. Historically, due to its scarcity and high price, Cordyceps sinensis, was usually reserved for the Emperor’s Palace in China. Today, this herb continues to be well regarded for its ability to promote health and has attracted close attention of the bio science research community.

Scientific Support

Cordyceps sinensis can effectively:

• Aid respiratory system health by relieving the symptoms of chronic bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma.
• Promote cardiovascular health
• Improve immune function
• Protect the kidneys
• Enhance sexual function
• Promote vitality and reducing fatigue

Rhodiola Sacra is a Tibetan medicinal plant that grows at high altitudes. Rhodiola Sacra has been prized by the Chinese over the centuries. Early in the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911 A.D.), soldiers used Rhodiola Sacra to replenish their energy, increase strength and nourish vital essence or qi, the life force that flows within us12. This herb is used in Traditional Chinese Medicine to clear up lung secretions, stop coughing and relieve blood stasis13. Recent scientific research has reported Rhodiola Sacra is beneficial for cardiovascular health and improving fatigue.

Scientific Support

Rhodiola Sacra has demonstrated to:

• Reduce fatigue by increasing oxygen uptake and utilization
• Decrease oxygen consumption of heart muscle
• Reduce blood lactate level in humans.
• Increase the contractility of heart muscle in rats at low temperatures and protect animals from arrhythmias