How It Works

Echinacea

Centuries ago, Native Americans turned to the healing power of echinacea, using it traditionally for colds, coughs and sore throats. Today, herbal practitioners have embraced echinacea to support the body’s natural defenses. Echinacea safely enhances the activity of the immune system and supports a healthy inflammatory response. Echinacea helps increase the activity of certain immune cells and promotes the release of cytokines from these immune cells. Cytokines are cellular communication and regulatory molecules that enhance the immune system's response to attacks. Echinacea also triggers the body's white blood cells to attack unwanted invaders. Plus, echinacea contains active substances that have antioxidant activity.

Suma

Suma is a powerful adaptogen and tonic herb that bolsters the immune system, provides energy and emotional support, and is used traditionally to promote sexual vitality and prevent aging. Suma also helps protect the body from the consequences of stress, providing antioxidant protection and promoting a healthy inflammatory response. Suma root is referred to as "para todo" in South America, meaning “for everything”. Suma is also called "Brazilian ginseng", and although it is not a true ginseng, it does share many of ginseng’s properties.

Astragalus

According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), astragalus root improves the flow of internal energy, or "chi" and is used to reduce fatigue and tiredness, which are caused by chi deficiency. Modern Chinese practitioners value astragalus for supporting the immune system and healthy blood circulation. Astragalus is a powerful adaptogenic herb that builds the immune system and may help activate T-cells, a type of white blood cell that plays an important role in human immune defenses. Active compounds known as astragalisodes boost immune function by enhancing the production of immunoglobulin and stimulating the activity of immune cells known as macrophages.

Eleuthero

Eleuthero root is an adaptogenic herb that supports energy and helps maintain balance in the body. Adaptogens help the body "adapt" to environmental stress, including physical and emotional stress. As an adaptogen, eleuthero acts as a tonic at the cellular level and offers beneficial support for the nervous system. Eleuthero is commonly used to support energy, stamina and endurance, and may help with concentration. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), eleuthero is also considered an adrenal tonic.

Ginkgo

Ginkgo is one of the most popular and well-studied herbs in the world. Its ability to support circulation has been documented in numerous clinical trials. A powerful free-radical scavenger, ginkgo's antioxidant properties support cardiovascular health and proper blood flow even to remote or problem areas, leading to efficient blood-oxygen exchange. And, by promoting optimal circulation to the brain, ginkgo can help enhance mental energy, alertness, and mental clarity. Modern research has validated ginkgo's potential for supporting cognitive function, alertness, memory, focus/concentration, and mood.

Gotu Kola

Gotu kola is a time-honored botanical that supports the circulatory system and especially the brain, better enabling the body to cope with stress. Ayurvedic medicine, the traditional medicine of India, considers gotu kola an adaptogen and nerve tonic that can be used for overall brain and nervous system support and to prevent aging. Gotu kola also promotes circulation and provides antioxidant protection against free radical damage.