Organically grown in the
orient and a member of the mint family, lemon balm helps
strengthen the mind and nervous system. It acts as a tonic
to the heart and digestive system and as an antispasmodic.
It helps support the female reproductive system and can
ease tension and cramping during the menstrual cycle. It
helps with emotional upset and is an antidepressant. It
also helps to clear mental obstruction and nourish heart
yin. It is a remedy for gas and colic, nervous tension and
insomnia. It can clear mucous from the lungs. Being a mild
diaphoretic it can be used to induce sweating when taken
hot. Lemon balm has been used as a salve for herpes simplex
in Europe.
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LICORICE Glycyrrhiza
glabra
Licorice is very sweet
and contains glycyrrhizic acid which is fifty times sweeter
than sugar. It helps support the adrenal glands and stimulate
the excretion of hormones from the adrenal cortex. It has
also been shown to have estrogen activity in animal studies
and may be used to stabilize the menstrual cycle when coming
off of "the Pill." It is excellent for the lungs and spleen.
It has been used for coughs, sore throat, asthma, stomach
and duodenal ulcers, hepatitis, hysteria and food poisoning.
It is also known to be a good antioxidant.
Amazon Herb formulas containing
Glycyrrhiza (Licorice): Fiberzon™
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MACA Lepidium
meyenii
Maca is referred to
as Peruvian Ginseng, although not related to Ginseng. It
grows high in the Andes. It is high in steroidal glycosides
and is particularly helpful for increasing energy, stamina
and mental clarity. It can be used for libido in both men
and women and is often used for impotence and menstrual
issues.
Amazon Herb formulas containing
Maca: ChocaMaca™, Sumacazon™
See also: Rainforest
Research Report on Maca
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MANACA Brunfelsia
uniflorus
Manaca has one of
the most beautiful flowers in the Amazon rainforest. The
root is said to stimulate the lymphatic system. In folk
remedies it has been used for arthritis, rheumatism, scrofula,
and syphilis. Some extracts show marked anti-inflammatory
tendencies.
Amazon Herb formulas containing
Manaca: Recovazon™
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MUIRA PUAMA
Ptychopetalum uncinatum
Muira Puama has been
used in tonifying the nervous system and for cases of mild
exhaustion. It helps with gastrointestinal and reproductive
disorders. It has anti-rheumatic properties and can be used
for treating stress and trauma. Because of neuro-sexual
stimulation it can enhance the libido. It can enhance blood
chi and balance yin and yang in the triple warmer. It has
been considered to be useful in prevention of some types
of baldness. It is also used for neuromuscular problems.
Amazon Herb formulas containing
Muira Puama: Arcozon™, Calmazon™,
ChocaMaca™, Illumination™,
Sumacazon™, Warrior™
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MULUNGU Erythrina mulungu
Mulungu has been used
to quiet hysteria from trauma or shock. It helps to balance
neurotransmitters and promote peaceful sleep. It can help
regulate heart palpitations and helps to regulate excess
heart yang. It also can be used for hepatitis and liver
dysfunctions.
Amazon Herb formulas containing
Mulungu: Illumination™, Calmazon™,
Lunazon™
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