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Amalaki (fruit)

• Amalaki also known as “Indian gooseberry” is also known by the Sanskrit term dhatri, which means “mother” or “nurse,” a tribute to the fruit as the ultimate caregiver, sustainer and healer. Has been used by Indian and Ayurvedic healers for over 5,000 years and is still honored and treasured for its healing properties.
• Amalaki throughout the years has been touted as a cure for reducing inflammation in the digestive tract, assisting the bowels and strengthening the heart.
• Amalaki is considered the most effective rejuvenative food in the plant kingdom and has a large number of healing properties.
• Amalaki is also touted as an immunity booster, adaptogen and a powered antacid.
• Ancient texts proclaim amalaki as the best medicine to prevent aging.
• Believed to be the richest natural source of the well known antioxidant vitamin C. Some say the small fruit contains 20 times more vitamin C than an orange and 8 times more than a tomato.
• Amalaki is also used to fortify the liver, nourish the brain, blood, skin & bones.
• Amalaki contains SOD (super oxide dismutase), a powerful antioxidant and enzyme that acts as a super-scavenger of dangerous free radicals by ferreting out and destroying them throughout the body.
• SOD has shown to eliminate or greatly reduce tissue damage in the heart, including after a heart attack. It can also reduce tissue damage in the kidneys, the intestines, the pancreas and the skin. This is because SOD greatly increases the efficiency of energy production within the cells of organ tissues, allowing them to nourish and repair themselves at a more efficient and effective rate.

Amalaki’s Adaptability

• Adaptogenic qualities mean that the plant “adapts” and survives by storing its nutrients for protection against adverse conditions. This adaptogenic quality also allows the plant to remain strong to ward off invading pathogens.
• Amalaki is just such a plant since it is subject to harsh weather and has to “adapt” to survive. This “adaptability” is passed on when the fruit is eaten.
• An adaptogenic food is also an anti-stress agent since it improves the ability of the body to deal with stress, caused by physical, chemical, environmental, mental or emotional factors.
• Since amalaki is adaptogenic, meaning it improves the adaptive processes of the body in fighting against stress, the risks for these diseases are reduced.
• Amalaki also contains a high concentration of amino acids and minerals.
• Amalaki is one of the most important botanicals around today because of its versatility and bountiful stores of beneficial nutrients.

Ayurveda

• Ayurveda is an ancient holistic system of medicine from India that described health in terms of the total being.
• Its aim is to provide guidance on specially designed treatments, food & lifestyle so that health can be optimized and illness healed.

Antioxidants & Free Radicals

• Antioxidants are substances that slow down the process of excess oxidation and protect cells from the damage caused by free radicals.
• Free radicals are highly reactive, unstable molecules because they lack an electron.
• Free radicals when coming in contact with other cells steal electrons they need and start a chain reaction of free radical formation causing oxidative damage and creating more radicals. The excess oxidation can damage the cellular and intracellular membranes and even kill the cells.
• Antioxidants stop the free radical formation process and prevent cellular damage.

Vitamin C

• Vitamin C is required for the synthesis of collagen, an important structural component of blood vessels, tendons, ligaments & bone.
• Vitamin C is also involved, according to recent research, in the metabolism of cholesterol to bile acids, which may have implications for blood cholesterol levels and the incidence of gallstones.
• Most have shown that higher intakes of vitamin C are associated with decreased incidence of cancers of the mouth, throat and vocal chords, esophagus, stomach, colon-rectum and lungs.

Haritaki (fruit)

• Haritaki is considered to balance the mind, body and spirit, to help with mental clarity and the five senses and to aid in digestion.
• Healers also used the fruit as an anti-inflammatory, astringent, expectorant, antiseptic, anti-emetic and as a tonic for cardiovascular health.
• Is believed to nourish the tissues of the colon, lungs, liver and spleen.
• Also used as a remedy for other digestive disorders like bloating, gas, indigestion and failure to thrive.
• Many believe it to be especially important for increasing intelligence, awareness and overall energy levels.
• More than anything, haritaki is prized for its extremely potent and broad-spectrum anti-microbial properties.

Tulsi Leaf (herb) aka holy basil & Digestive Health

• Gastrointestinal system (GI) is one of the most complex in the human body.
• Plays a vital role in and is affected by every major function of the body.
• W/o the nutrients and energy the GI system extracts from the food we eat, every other major system and every organ would eventually fail.
• The GI tract is one of the most important parts of the immune system.
• GI system is also important to our mental and emotional well-being.
• Tulsi leaf has been used for its digestive properties for centuries in the East.
• Grows abundantly both in the wild and in cultivation. Whole plant is used in traditional Ayurvedic and Asian medicines.
• Tulsi is a soothing tonic for the GI system.
• Helps heal ulcers, lesions, diverticula, and general indigestion and stomach upset. Also believed to stimulate appetite.
• Considered to be a strong general cleanser of several body systems, including the GI tract and the circulatory and lymph systems.
• Stress reducer; reduces blood glucose levels; helps regulate blood pressure and reduces cholesterol levels.

Ginger (spice)

• Used for a wide variety of human ailments, such as stomach upset, nausea, diarrhea and indigestion, and has been used as an anti-inflammatory and for joint pain.
• Chinese and Ayurvedic practitioners have relied on ginger for more than 3,000 years.
• Greeks & Romans valued ginger for its anti-inflammatory properties and other medicinal benefits.
• Ginger has been shown to warm the body, settle the digestive tract and relieve some types of arthritis.
• Contains the strong antioxidant gingerol as a major constituent. It is believed that this antioxidant helps decrease either the production of or potential damage from free radicals in the body.

Turmeric (herb)

• Indian Ayurvedic and Chinese medicines make use of turmeric for the treatment of inflammatory and digestive disorders.
• Studies found that turmeric could be an effective enhancer of an enzyme that protects the brain against oxidative conditions.
• It is currently being investigated for possible benefits in Alzheimer’s disease, cancer and liver disorders.
• Also aids digestion, helps fight infection and guards against heart attacks.
• Stops the formation of intestinal gas and helps expel gas that has already formed.
• Curcumin is an active ingredient found in turmeric. It is known for its anti-tumor, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Curcumin has been shown to not only treat and prevent some forms of cancer, but also multiple sclerosis and Alzheimer’s disease.
• In recent studies, it has shown that turmeric slows the spread of breast cancer into lungs and other body parts.
• Turmeric may also be helpful in preventing the blockage of arteries that can cause a heart attack or stroke.

Jujube (fruit)

• Called “The fruit of immortality.” Dated back to 4,000 years of use.
• Said to be a miraculous health tonic and prescribed to cleanse the blood of toxins, cleans the kidneys, liver, heart and other vital organs, and build stamina and energy.
• Also known to cleanse the mind, cleanse the body through detoxification, treat fatigue and weakness, and even provide relief from the heat.
• Jujube berry contains a potent array of antioxidants to combat free radicals before they damage and weaken our organs and cells or our immune system.
• Contains a high amount of the antioxidant vitamin C.
• Jujube contains 18 of the 24 amino acids humans need which are critical for the digestive track and for many other processes.
• Jujube also contains 18 of the 24 organic acids that humans need. The most notable is betulinic acid which has been studied for more than a decade as a cancer inhibitor.
• Betulinic acid is an effective anti-inflammatory agent and may be effective in slowing the progression of the HIV virus.

Schisandra (fruit)

• It is said that Schisandra contains liver-protective and liver regenerative actions.
• It is believed that schisandra may increase liver function, which helps the body’s metabolism become more efficient.
• Has adaptogenic properties’ meaning it helps the body to fight disease and adapt to stresses from physical, mental, chemical and environmental sources.
• Has been shown to stimulate breathing, lower blood pressure, act as a vasodilator (causing blood vessels to dilate), improve blood circulation, improve heart function, strengthen uterine contractions, improve vision, normalize blood sugar levels and assist in food digestion and absorption of nutrients.
• Shown to improve mental clarity, treat stress, treat allergies and has been used to improve failing sight and hearing.