Saw Palmetto Extract, 2 oz.
Serenoa serrulata

Saw palmetto is often used to promote urination, thereby reversing enlargement of the prostate gland. The herb is anti-estrogenic. Saw palmetto is sometimes referred to as a natural catheter, its action is mainly on the neck of the bladder. It is a tonic herb, meaning it is anabolic. It can be used safely in cases of weight loss and wasting diseases.

Alcohol: 55%

Contains: liquid extract of Serenoa serrulata fruit in organic cane alcohol, distilled water, and vegetable glycerin.

Schisandra Extract, 2 oz.
Schisandra chinesis

Schisandra is one of the truly famous adaptogenic herbs. These herbs "normalize" stress reactions so that regardless of the starting point, i.e., hyper or hypo, the energies are brought into more balance. The berries are particularly prized for their liver benefits, and like many liver herbs, they are support beautiful skin. They are considered to aid both mental and sexual function . . . well, this is truly an adaptogen. Studies suggest that schisandra buffers the stress of a wide variety of insults to the body, everything from frostbite to heavy metal exposure.

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Contains: Schisandra chinesis berry, in distilled water, organic alcohol, and vegetable glycerin.

Shankhapushpi Extract, 2 oz.
Convolvulus pluricalis

Shankhapushpi is the primary Ayurvedic herb for anxiousness and swift mood changes that are, in turn, usually attributed to vata derangement but sometimes to a mixture of vata and pitta disturbances. In such cases, Shankhapushpi is often the herb of choice for pacifying turbulent emotions. Shankhapushpi is a rasayana herb and is often used as a regenerative herb for the brain. It is believed to modulate the neurochemistry of the brain. Shankhapushpi aids memory and reduces tension due to mental stimulation.

Alcohol: 29-31%

Contains: Convolvulus pluricalis aerial parts 1:5 in distilled water, organic alcohol, and vegetable glycerin.

Shatavari Extract, 2 oz.
Asparagus racemosus

Shatavari is a galactagogue and rasayana herb, used mainly but not exclusively by women. It is a hormonal regulator and useful at changes of life. It increases the libibo of both men and women. Like ashwagandha, it is also an adaptogen. Laboratory studies suggest that shatavari protects the brain and nervous system from excitotoxins damage.

Alcohol: 40%

Contains: 1:4 extract of Asparagus racemosus in distilled water, organic alcohol, and vegetable glycerin.

Solomon's Seal Extract, 2 oz.
Polygonatum biflorum

Solomon's seal is soothing and deeply nourishing to tissues. It can be used to ease symptoms related to women's cycles as well as to repair tissues that have been damaged, especially the gastrointestinal mucosa. It also relieves coughs that are due to irritated tissues.

Alcohol:

Contains: extract of Polygonatum biflorum root in organic alcohol, distilled water, and vegetable glycerin.

St. John's Wort Extract, 2 oz
Hypericum perforatum

Clinically, St. John's wort is prized as a nervine and antidepressant, so much so that in Germany, where St. John's wort is approved for treatment of depression and anxiety, it is prescribed 20 times more often than Prozac.

Alcohol: 55%

Contains: extract of Hypericum perforatum in organic grain alcohol, distilled water, and pure vegetable glycerin.

Suma Extract, 2 oz.
Pfaffia paniculata

Traditionally, suma has been used somewhat like maca to increase stamina, including male libido, but it was introduced to North America for its gynecological benefits, hailed as an adaptogen, i.e., an herb that improves coping margins when dealing with stress. The roots are very high in amino acids, trace minerals, and vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, and E.

Alcohol: 40%

Contains: 1.5 extract of Pfaffia paniculata root in distilled water, 39-41% organic cane alcohol, and vegetable glycerin.

Tamarind Extract, 2 oz.
Tamarindus indica

This extract was added with the intention of offering a remedy for intoxication, but it was soon learned that the fruit has countless additional benefits. Tamarind is originally from Africa but is grown throughout the Caribbean and Asia as well as on some Pacific Islands. The bulk of imports come from the Antilles.

Tamarind is used mainly to improve digestion but the mechanism whereby it achieves this power seems to imply that tamarind is anti-inflammatory and detoxifying, being used for such serious poisoning as that caused by ingesting datura. It restores sensation in certain kinds of paralysis. It is also used for gingivitis as well as to promote excretion of fluoride.

For pdf on Tamarind, click here.

Alcohol: 24-26%

Contains: extract of Tamarindus indica fruit in distilled water, organic alcohol, and vegetable glycerin.

Teasel Extract, 2 oz.
Dipsacus sylvestris

Teasel is a potent astringent and is often used as a diuretic and to arrest diarrhea. It stimulates the appetite, improves digestion, and, like other members of the thistle family, aids rejuvenation of the liver and gall bladder. However, it is also regarded as useful in the treatment of Lyme disease. Matthew Wood devoted an entire chapter to it in one of his books and it is one of the ingredients in the Stephen Boehner formula we produce under the name of Spiro Pro. Use very cautiously and check the directions before dispensing.

Alcohol: 60%

Contains: extract of Dipsacus sylvestris root 1:2 in organic cane alcohol, distilled water, and vegetable glycerin.

Turmeric Extract, 2 oz.
Curcuma longa

Turmeric is what gives curry powder the yellow color. It has been a favorite culinary spice in Africa and Asia for millenia, but it also has medicinal value, particularly in helping to metabolize fat, including fatty deposits in tissues. It is entirely safe in enormous doses; effects are gradual and cumulative.

Alcohol: 45%

Contains: organic Curcuma longa root in organic grain alcohol.

Vidanga Extract, 2 oz.
Embelia ribes

Vidanga is used to eliminate excess vata from the lower intestines. This is extremely important since vata can become debilitating. Vidanga also strengthens agni (digestive fire) and supports detoxification. In Ayurveda, it is regarded as ascaridal, specific for large intestinal nematodes, as well as giardia. In clinical trials, tape worms were expelled in 6-24 hours. It is also a febrifuge. Studies indicate that it is estrogenic and mildly progestogenic. The berries are spermicidal and are being studied as a natural contraceptive. The effects on male fertility are easily reversed once stopping the use of the berries.

Use of this herb should be suspended if changes in peripheral vision are noted. It should also not be used by those trying to have children since it acts as an antifertility agent.

Alcohol: 29-31%

Contains: Embelia ribes fruit 1:4 in distilled water, organic alcohol, and vegetable glycerin.

Yarrow Extract, 2 oz.
Achillea millefolium

Achillea millefolium is an herb much prized by the 12th century German mystic and herbalist, St. Hildegard of Bingen. She used it as both a wine and tea to prevent metastasis. Many modern German doctors are following her guidance and using it both as a preventative as well as protective measure for patients undergoing surgery and radiation. No research seems available to establish or refute the efficacy of these measures, but extremely high concentrations are being investigated for antineoplastic effects. This said, yarrow is well respected for its antiseptic and wound healing properties.

Alcohol: 35%

Contains: extract of flowering tops of Achillea millefolium in distilled water, grain alcohol, and pure vegetable glycerin.

Yucca Flowers Extract, 2 oz.
Yucca elata

Yucca flowers are natural free radical scavengers. The flowers also have antifungal properties.

Alcohol: 40%

Contains: extract of Yucca elata flowers in distilled water and organic alcohol.

Yucca Root Extract, 2 oz.
Yucca elata

Yucca root is often used to relieve bone and joint pain. It is hence most often used to relieve osteo- and rheumatoid arthritis. The actions are attributed to phytosterols, natural precursors to steroidal hormones. It is also useful for removing putrefaction in the lower intestines.

Alcohol: 40%

Contains: extract of Yucca elata root 1:4 in distilled water, organic alcohol, and pure vegetable glycerin.