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Poria cocos

Fu Ling / Poria mushroom filaments have been widely used as a Chinese traditional herbal
medicine for centuries for amnesia, anxiety, restlessness, fatigue, tension, nervousness,
dizziness, dysuria and urination problems, edema, insomnia, splenitis, stomach problems,
diarrhea, tumors, and as an antitussive. In herbal combinations, poria filaments have been
used as a component of various herbal combinations for treating diarrhea, chronic glomerulonephritis,
tinnitus, and for decreasing upper gastrointestinal tract bleeding.
Historically Poria Cocos has been used as a sedative and diuretic.
One lab study indicates Poria Cocos has anti-leukemia activity. Another shows Poria
Cocos has anti-inflammatory activity that may be useful in inflammatory skin conditions
such as psoriasis. Poria cocos hay have anti-tumor potential, for instance against sarcoma.
It lowers blood sugar.
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Trigonella foenum-graecum

Research has shown that the seeds can inhibit cancer of the liver, lower blood cholesterol levels and
also have an antidiabetic effect. The seed and leaves are anti-cholesterolemic,
anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor, carminative, demulcent, emollient, expectorant, febrifuge, restorative and uterine tonic.
The trigonella foenum-graecum seed yields a strong mucilage and is therefore useful in the treatment
of inflammation and ulcers of the stomach and intestines. Taken internally, a decoction of the ground seeds serves to drain off the sweat ducts. The seed is very nourishing and body-building and is one of the most efficacious tonics in cases of physical debility caused by anemia or by infectious diseases, especially where a nervous factor is involved. It is also used in the treatment of late-onset diabetes, poor digestion (especially in convalescence), insufficient lactation, painful menstruation, labour pains etc. The seeds freshen bad breath and restore a dulled sense of taste. Externally, the seeds can be ground into a powder and used as a poultice for abscesses, boils, ulcers, burns etc, or they can be used as a douche for excessive vaginal discharge. The leaves are harvested in the growing season and can be used fresh or dried. The seeds are harvested when fully ripe and dried for later use. Compounds extracted from the plant have shown cardio-tonic, hypo-glycaemic, diuretic, anti-phlogistic and hypotensive activity.
One of its constituent alkaloids, called 'trigonelline', has shown potential for use in cancer therapy.
The seed contains the saponin diosgenin, an important substance in the synthesis of oral contraceptives and sex hormones,
whilst saponins in the plant have been extracted for use in various other pharmaceutical products.
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Coleus forskohli (Solenostemon scutellarioides)

Coleus helps the body achieve a higher ratio of lean muscle to fat. Coleus also stimulates
the action of the enzyme lipase, an important compound our bodies use to break down triglycerides,
the building blocks of fat. Coleus forskohlii also aids insulin production, helping you to
metabolize carbohydrates, so the sugars and starches you eat don't wind up on your hips.
Forskolin is a chemical found in the coleus herb that activates the enzyme adenylate cyclase.
Andenylate cyclase compound initiates a myriad of critical events and processes within
all the cells of the human body. Adenylate cyclase and the chemicals it activates are
responsible for executing a number of important hormonal processes. Stimulation that
is caused by forskolin supposedly leads to blood vessel dilation, inhibition of allergic
reactions, and possibly an increased secretion of thyroid hormone. Forskolin has other
reported uses as well, including inhibition of the pro-inflammatory substance known as
platelet-activating factor (PAF) 6 and inhibition of the spread of cancer cells.
Some studies in humans have shown that direct application of a special preparation of
forskolin to the eyes lowers eye pressure, whereby decreasing the risk of glaucoma.
Direct application of the whole herb to the eyes has not been studied and is not
recommended by any known medical professionals.
It has been reported that forskolin may also assist in dilating blood vessels and
improving the forcefulness with which the heart pumps blood. Some studies have indicated
that forskolin may help to reduce blood pressure and improved heart function in people
with cardiomyopathy. However, there is no clear evidence as to whether or not oral
supplementation with coleus extracts would be an efficient way of taking this herb. One
study did find evidence that inhaling forskolin could decrease lung spasms for people
with asthma.
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Alfalfa
Alfalfa is one of the earliest cultivated plants, used for centuries for feeding livestock.
This probably is true in part because it is easy to grow, thrives in many varied climates
throughout the world, and provides an excellent protein-rich food source for cattle,
horses, sheep, and other animals. The name alfalfa comes from the Arabian al-fac-facah,
for "father of all foods." 1 Its high protein content and abundant stores of vitamins make
it a good nutritional source for humans, too. Historic (but undocumented) medicinal uses
of alfalfa include treatment of stomach upset, arthritis, bladder and kidney problems,
boils, and irregular menstruation.
Therapeutic Uses
Alfalfa is high in vitamin content, providing beta-carotene, various B-vitamins, and vitamins C, E, and K,
and can be used as a nutritional supplement.
Numerous animal studies 4-15 and preliminary human trials 16, 17, 18 indicate that extracts from
alfalfa seeds, leaves, and roots might be helpful for lowering cholesterol levels.
Studies using mice to investigate alfalfa's traditional use for diabetes found that it improved some symptoms.
Alfalfa has also been investigated in the laboratory (but not yet evaluated in people)
as a source of plant estrogens, which might make it helpful for menopause. 21, 22, 23 Alfalfa may
also have some use in fighting fungi. 24,25,26 Rats fed a disease-causing fungus were
able to eliminate more of the fungus from their systems when fed a diet high in alfalfa.
It has been suggested that one of the saponins from alfalfa causes damage to the
cell membranes of fungi.
Finally, alfalfa has been proposed as a treatment for hay fever.
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Marumi Kumquat (Fortunella japonica)

The word Kumkwat is generally taken to refer to the small fruits ( also referred to as kinkan) of the Kumquat tree,
an evergreen that typically grows up to ten feet in height, although this may vary. It belongs to the genus fortunella.
The round kumquat is a globose golden-orange fruit. The pulp is acidic, but the rind is sweet.
The fruit, when eaten fresh, is thus eaten with its peel. Like other kumquats, this fruit is
rich in vitamins A and C, and contains good levels of pectin, and is often transformed
into marmalades.
The plant is antiphlogistic, antivinous, carminative, deodorant, stimulant. The leaves and
fruit contain an essential oil, whilst the fruit also contains sugars and organic acids.
The fresh fruit is antitussive and expectorant - in Vietnam it is steamed with sugar candy
and used in the treatment of sore throats. It is said to be very good for infants.
Medicinal Uses:
- Antiphlogistic
- Antivinous
- Carminative
- Deodorant
- Stimulant
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Porphyra (Nori)

Porphyra, commonly know as nori, is the most widely consumed seaweed in the world! It's
commonly found in Asian food, especially Japanese food, which has lead to the huge
nori industry in Japan.
Porphyra contains significant amounts of protein, vitamins and minerals. The vitamin C
content of nori, or prepared Porphyra, is greater than in raw oranges. The vitamin A
content is comparable to that spinach, along with fairly high amounts of vitamin B in general.
The amount of free and proteinaceous amino acids in nori are roughly similar to that of vegetables.
Porphyra also contains a high amount of arginine, a basic amino acid which is generally
found in animal protein. In nori, the characteristic taste is a result of the coexistence
of relatively large amounts of alanine, glutamic acid and glycine.
It also contains an abundant amount of taurine which is know to be effective for
liver activity, especially in preventing the occurence of gallstone disease and
for controlling blood cholesterol levels. Nori also contain relatively high amounts
of essential trace elements, such as zinc, which is essential for certain enzyme functions.
Manganese, copper and selenium are present in Porphyra and essential for the metabolic processes of organisms.
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