Chinese soldiers used them before battle, Tibetan monks used their effects to survive on small amounts of food. Today, many of them have been rediscovered. We are talking about herbs and mushrooms that fall into the category of adaptogens and that help our bodies adapt to everydayhim stress. Internal nourishment can often do much more than expensive anti-wrinkle cream!
1. Ginseng - in Chinese herbology, ginseng is considered a tonic to replenish Qi energy. It also increases vitality and balances the effects of stress on the body. There are studies confirming that ginseng improves the immune system.
2. Cordyceps (Chinese caterpillar) - is one of the antioxidants. It has been used in China for thousands of years, grown in the mountains at an altitude of 2000 m. It is revered here for its immune-boosting effects, its ability to increase energy and enhance potency. Recent research shows that it also has powerful anti-aging effects.
3. Pink stonecrop - widely used by Russian athletes and cosmonauts to improve energy and performance. It calms and plays a role in normalizing heart rate after stress or exercise.
4. Ashwagandha - improves physical and mental fitness and slows down the aging process. Its antioxidant effects are based on the neutralization of free radicals that occur in the human body and thus protect healthy cells from their negative influence. It also helps with depressive conditions and reduces the effect of stress on the body.
5. Basil sacred - supports the cardiovascular system, helps harmonize blood sugar levels and improves skin moisture levels. It helps reduce the effects of stress by lowering cortisol levels. Promotes the elimination of toxins from the body.
6. Turmeric - used in Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine. It promotes blood circulation, relieves pain, is anti-inflammatory, helps with gallbladder problems and benefits the liver.
7. He Shou Wu - the name of this herb translates to "black-haired Mr. He". The name refers to a famous folk story about a man who regained his black hair, youthful appearance and vitality through the use of He Shou Wu. He Shou Wu is used for fatigue, immunity problems and to treat premature aging, especially prematurely gray hair. According to modern research, it increases HDL "good cholesterol" and leads to a decrease in total cholesterol and blood fat.
8. Ginkgo biloba - Like turmeric, ginkgo biloba improves blood circulation. Its effects can be used as prevention against Alzheimer's disease and other degenerative diseases that affect memory and brain function. It can also be used to prevent heart disease and macular degeneration.
9. Royal Jelly - is a thick, milky substance produced by worker bees as nutrition for the queen bee. It has anti-cancer preventive effects, lowers cholesterol, is anti-inflammatory and has healing properties. At the same time, it also stimulates immunity.
10. Green tea - contains many vitamins, minerals and active substances. Among the most important are polyphenols, which have a protective effect against free radicals, cardiovascular damage and certain cancers. Tea catechins inhibit the growth of certain viruses and bacteria, protecting us from the flu. Studies show that green tea can protect the skin from sun damage, reduce the appearance of wrinkles and improve skin elasticity.
It is advisable to consult a specialist when taking herbal remedies, as each herb has specific effects suitable for a certain type of disease. For example, He shou wu has mildly estrogenic properties and should therefore be avoided by women with a history of breast cancer. Turmeric is very effective for circulation but has serum lowering properties and should therefore not be combined with blood thinning drugs such as warfarin. There are also many different types of ginseng and their effects vary.
Proven and effective extracts of mushrooms, basil fragrance and the amino acid arginine are contained in the bioinformation preparation VIRAIMUN. It restores freshness and vitality to the body - it is suitable for revitalizing mental and physical strength as well as for beauty.
Article published with the kind permission of the magazine Sphere
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