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: Amazon Power
Shake™, 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.
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formulas containing Muira Puama: Amazon
Power Shake™, 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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