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Radioprotective herbs and herbal formulas work in a variety of different ways. Some provide the trace amounts of nutrients needed to prevent uptake of radioactive substances. Some help to prevent oxidative stress and free radical damage. Some are organ protective for the specific organs most likely to be injured by radioactivity. Some aid tissue repair after damage. It is important to consider all the issues and build your protcols around actual needs. |
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Ashwagandha Extract, 2 oz.
Withania somnifera
Ashwagandha holds a premier place in the Ayurvedic pharmacopeia. It is both a rasayana herb, meaning one that aids the quality of life and longevity, as well as an adaptogen, an herb that improves our ability to cope with stress. This herb has a multitude of uses but to understand how research of prized Indian herbs is conducted, it is useful to consider how well an herb protects the patient from damaging changes when exposed to chemical, metallic, or radioactive hazards and how successfully the herb protects against free radicals. Ashwagandha is very high on the list of such valuable herbs, but it is most often used to improve male potency and endurance.
Alcohol: 49-51%
Contents: 1:2 extract of organic Withania somnifera in Distilled Water, Organic Alcohol, and Vegetable Glycerin.
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Black Cumin Extract, 2 oz.
Nigella sativa
Black cumin seeds have a long history of use as both a culinary and medicinal herb. The alcohol extract is different from the essential oil and cold pressed oils. It has been shown to have a protective effect on the kidneys and liver. The extract has also been effective in lowering blood pressure and alleviating asthma. Some in vivo laboratory tests with animals also suggest a cytotoxic effect.
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Alcohol: 69-71%
Contents: 1:5 extract of Nigella sativa seeds in Distilled Water, Organic Alcohol, and Pure Vegetable Glycerin.
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Eleuthero Root Extract, 2 oz.
Eleutherococcus senticosus
Eleutherococcus senticosus is an adaptogen but not a true ginseng. It is sometimes called pseudo or Siberian ginseng but it is not actually a ginseng. It has blood sugar lowering effects and has been shown to bind estrogen receptors and stimulate T-lymphocyte activity and natural killer cell production. It is normally taken to increase coping margins and stamina, but it sometimes stimulates in a manner that makes it necessary to observe patients with hypertension carefully before using higher than recommended dosages. In China, this herb is taken by those suffering from bone marrow suppression following chemotherapy and radiation.
Alcohol: 40%
Contents: Eleutherococcus senticosus in distilled water, organic grain alcohol, and pure vegetable glycerin.
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Ginger Extract, 2 oz.
Zingiber officinalis
Ginger is a wonderful culinary as well as medicinal herb. It is probably the number one choice for nausea, motion sickness, and indigestion, but it also aids metabolism of cholesterol and thus lowers the risk of complications such as high blood pressure and arterial congestion.
Alcohol: 59-61%
Contents: extract of organically grown Hawaiian Zingiber officinalis rhizome in Distilled Water, Organic Alcohol, and Vegetable Glycerin.
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Ginkgo Biloba Extract, 2 oz.
Ginkgo Biloba
When taken orally three times a day, 40 mg. of Ginkgo biloba provided recovery workers at Chernobyl protection from radiation sickness. Use by the liquidators was continued for two months and provided roughly seven months of protection.
Alcohol: 50%
Contents: extract of Ginkgo biloba leaf in Organic Alcohol USP, Distilled Water, and Vegetable Glycerin.
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Ginkgo Tea, 5 oz.
Ginkgo biloba
Ginkgo is believed to be the oldest tree on the Planet. The tea made with the leaves has been used for centuries to improve circulation to the brain. The leaf is regarded as a tonic for improving memory and concentration. The leaf tea has been approved in Germany for relieving symptoms of Alzheimer's disease and improving reaction time. Many report systemic improvements in circulation and less ringing in the ears.
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Contents: organic Ginkgo biloba leaf.
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Hibiscus Elixir, 4 oz.
This formula is rich in free radical scavenging anti-oxidants and herbs that strengthen the heart and nourish the blood. It was developed to help regulate electrolytes and heart rhythm. It pacifies deranged vata and promotes better regeneration during sleep by reducing restlessness due to vata.
Alcohol: 29-31%
Contents: Hibiscus Flower (Hibiscus sabdariffa, Goji Berry (Lycium chinesis), Hawthorn Berry (Crataegus monogyna), Haritaki Fruit (Terminalia chebula), Manjistha Root (Rubia cordifolia), Beet whole plantBeta vulgaris), Arjun Bark (Terminalia arjuna), Astragalus Root (Astragalus membranaceous), Ginkgo Leaf (Ginkgo biloba), Tamarind Fruit Tamarindus indica), Tienchi Ginseng Root (Panax notoginseng), Cinnamon Bark (Cinnamonum cassia), Cayenne Fruit (Capsicum annum), Dragon"s Blood Resin (Croton lechleri), Shilajit, jaggery, in distilled water, organic alcohol, organic jaggery, and pure vegetable glycerin.
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Milk Thistle, 2 oz.
Silybum marianum
Milk thistle is one of the most famous liver herbs. It is both hepatoprotective as well as effective in the treatment of acute and chronic diseases of the liver and gall bladder, including inflammation, swelling, and cirrhosis.
Alcohol: 85%
Contents: extract of Silybum marianum seeds in organic grain alcohol and distilled water.
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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: 44-46%
Contents: extract of organically grown Hawaiian Curcuma longa root in Distilled Water, Organic Alcohol, and Vegetable Glycerin.
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