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Catalog \ Medical Conditions \ Antioxidant
Antioxidants are any nutrient or chemical that reacts with and neutralizes free radicals or chemicals that release free radicals. Antioxidants are also called free radical scavengers. Vitamins A, C, E and some of the B vitamins, beta-carotene, selenium and some key enzymes in your body are all antioxidants. By intercepting the free radicals, antioxidants prevent them from damaging molecular structures such as your DNA (see free radicals).
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Achiote
Throughout the Amazon rainforest, indigenous tribes have traditionally used achiote seeds (also called Annato) as a body paint and fabric dye1. The rainforest tribes have used the whole plant as medicine for centuries. Today, achiote leaves are used to treat liver and urinary conditions, heartburn, digestive problems, prostate problems, internal inflammation, arterial hypertension, high cholesterol, cystitis, obesity, renal insufficiency, and to eliminate uric acid. The leaves are anti-bacterial and used in treating skin infections, burns, scars, venereal disease and other types of infections2 3. It is also used as an antipyretic and astringent.
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Agaricus Sun Supreme™
Liquid extracts are formulated according to numerous studies as noted in bibliography of this document. Agaricus Sun Supreme was first discovered in the Brazilian rainforest and has caught the attention of researchers around the world. Widely used in Japan as one of the top supplements. Said to contain a unique beta 1-6 linkage with more beta glucans than any of the medicinal mushrooms tested so far, showing significant immune stimulating properties. (see studies) A great adjunctive to alliopathic therapies. According to one study:
“The antitumor effect of extracts obtained from the fruit body of Agaricus blazei Murill was examined in a double-grafted tumor system”
Antitumor effect of a peptide-glucan preparation extracted from Agaricus blazei in a double-grafted tumor system in mice.
Biotherapy. 1998;11(4):259-65.
Ebina T, Fujimiya Y. Division of Immunology, Miyagi Cancer Center Research Institute, Natori, Miyagi, Japan.
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Amor Rico™
A multi branched, perennial herb with purple flowers, Amor Rico is a versatile remedy. Indigenous tribes and herbalists throughout the world use Amor Rico for many conditions. In Peruvian herbal medicine it is used as a blood cleanser and to detoxify the body of environmental toxins and chemicals1 2. It also finds use in treatment of back pain and muscle spasms3. Its use in treating bronchial asthma has also been proven highly effective5 6.
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Boldo
Boldo is a famed herb in the Andes mountains of Chile and Peru. It is considered a strong bitter tonic and has become known as a digestive tonic for “gastro intestinal disorders” a hepatoprotective herbs adapted itself to many cleansing tonics digestive and “liver” formulas. Frequently used as a tea, we have adapted the full spectrum extractives of boldo to mimic the liquid extracts used in various studies.
Boldine- the main alkaloid of P. boldus-appears to be implicated in this hepatoprotective activity” (see studies). The recent demonstration that boldine is an effective antioxidant in both biological and non-biological systems has opened up the perspective of a broad range of uses in medicine and industry.
An attractive, drought-resistant shrub form the coastal Andes of Chile and Peru. The round leaves are very fragrant and have a long history for use as a natural botanical. Boldo is related to cinnamon and Bay trees, but employed for its principle bitter oils and alkaloids. Boldine has antioxidants which are captured by our full spectrum extraction process.
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Camu-Camu Mega-C™
Wild harvested from small lakes in the center of the Amazon jungle. The grape-sized red and purple berries are juiced directly after harvest and then freeze dried onto a tapioca root starch base-an ideal semi-sweet carrier for blending into juices and for use as a supplement in fresh fruit smoothies and candies. The pink powders add a fruity and semi-sweet acid flavor to most types of food and drink. Until recently, Japan bought most of the entire world harvest making Camu-Camu Mega-C™ a rare commodity even in the Amazon jungle. Today, tribes are beginning to care-take wild plantations and increase production by maintaining local trees. Planting orchards with grafted trees has become more widespread. This wild jungle berry contains the highest recorded source of vitamin C on the planet! About 20x more vitamin C than oranges or lemons. Much higher than acerola fruit. The fruit also contains natural rutin and bioflavanoids, which increase the effect of vitamin C and provide prime bioavailability. Compared with an orange, Camu-Camu Mega-C™ contains ten times more trace elements, such as iron, two times more phosphorus, proteins, beta carotene, calcium, vitamin B1, B2 and B3 as well as a comprehensive complex of minerals and amino acids. Tasty whole powers are perfect for smoothies and juices. This species occurs abundantly in wild swamps along rivers and lakes in Peru, and in Amazonian Brazil and Venezuela, often with the base of the trunk under water. During the rainy season, the lower branches are also submerged for long periods.
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Chu Chu Huasi
One of the top amazon traditional botanicals, it is particularly famous throughout the western Amazon Basin where it is semi cultivated near villages, or wildcrafted. Well noted as a liquid extract with fast-acting general analgesic, anti-inflammatory and muscle relaxing properties. Often called “Trembling Back” this great tree yields a powerful bark. Considered a fine, all purpose anti-inflammatory and anti-rheumatic, it also shows some minor antitumoral and anticancer properties in trials. One study suggest use for patients with skin cancer (3), another (5) demonstrated cytotoxicity against lung carcinonoma. The best known of all jungle remedies for its ability to relax muscles quickly (46) (10-20).
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Golden Tahuari™
The bark of this wide ranging tree is used in the treatment of urinary, hepatic and respiratory disorders, fevers, infections, gastric ulcers, gastritis, eczema and rheumatism. More recently, it has gained popularity around the world in treating different types of cancer, probably due to its moderate antineoplasic activity.
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Jatoba
A giant canopy tree growing to 90 feet, Azucar Huayo, or Jatoba, is a toning and energising bark. It also finds use as an antibacterial, antifungal, antiinflammatory, expectorant, antiyeast and hepatoprotector (liver tonic). It is loaded with nearly 40 phytochemicals, making it useful for many more conditions throughout South America as well as a general tonic.
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Manayupa
This low growing herb acts as a bronchial dialator, diuretic, anti-inflammatory, blood and kidney purifier and emmenagogue (stimulates onset of menstruation). It is also believed to help eliminate toxins in the body from food and medication sources.
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Neuro-Cogent™
This anti-aging, antioxidant 3,4 formula contains neuro-protective herbs for enhanced brain cognition and brain circulation.3,6,7,11,12 It has nerve growth factors commonly used to treat Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, memory problems, and senility.3,8,11,12 Studies have pointed to nerve growth stimulation and help with sluggish mental states and depression.6,11,12 Provides a slight mental lift and some mild stimulation without caffeine or other heart stimulating herbs.1,2,7,8,9,10
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Pau D’Arco
Recent studies have focused on the lapachol molecule found in Tabebuia and its cancer mitigating effects. Pau D’Arco has been used in herbal medicine around the world. In South American herbal medicine, it is considered to be astringent, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antifungal, and laxative; it is used to treat ulcers, syphilis, urinary tract infections, gastrointestinal problems, candida and yeast infections, cancer, diabetes, prostatitis, constipation, and allergies. It is used in Brazilian herbal medicine for cancer, leukemia, ulcers, diabetes, rheumatism, arthritis, dysentery, stomatitis, and boils.
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Qat Tea
Used by the Tappipiscu and Qechua tribes. Stimulating Amazon tea, used to enhance energy and metabolism. Provides long lasting energy and alertness. Said to increase sexual potency. Also used to enhance dreams. Can lower blood sugar level due to presence of guanadine in the tea, showing it may be beneficial for diabetics (1). Small amounts can be highly stimulating for most people.
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Sangre de Grado
Sangre de Grado — (Latex resin) Croton lechleri — This resin is ripe with taspine compounds. A popular ulcer and stomach treatment. Also used in creams as a treatment for wounds, rashes, fungus, insect bites. Has natural anti-inflammatory action and is a general pain reducer.
Sangre de Grado (also known as “Sangre de Drago” or Dragon’s Blood)
A dark, red latex collected mainly from trees on the eastern slope of the tropical Andes, “Sangre de Drago” is believed effective as a vulnerary (wound healer), anti-inflammatory, and anti-cancer agent. The latex also appears to have strong anti-viral, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties. Sangre de Drago is a storehouse of phytochemicals and abundant research has verified its effectiveness as a powerful remedy.
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Suma
Native to Central and South America, Suma is a large ground vine the natives have long used to promote robust health as well as a general tonic. They called the vine Para Toda, which means “for all things”. Even though Suma has an ancient reputation of wide use, there has been few scientific studies to test its effectiveness. What is known about Suma is that it has a substance called an adaptogen, which means it helps people to adapt to stress and fight infection.
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Tayuya
Used as a mild analgesic and anti-inflammatory for neuralgia, sciatica, headaches, gout, epilepsy and rheumatism (1,p56). It is employed to clear liver and spleen obstructions, treat ulcers, reverse dyspepsia (pain or discomfort of the upper abdominal area), relieve irritable bowel syndrome, and improve sluggish digestion1. It acts as a blood purifier and detoxifier and helps with eczema, acne, herpes and other skin problems1. Tayuya also helps relieve emotional fatigue and depression.
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Uña de Gato
A sixty foot jungle vine found throughout South America, “Cat’s Claw”, named for the curved spines found on young branches, is used in the Peruvian Amazon to treat arthritis, diabetes, and inflammatory disorders3. Recently, Uña de Gato has become popular around the world in the treatment of cancer and immune system related diseases1, 2 Renowned anti-inflammatory, our liquid extracts can be felt in five minutes.
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