Anti-Ageing Herbs
Rehmannia (di huong) is used by the Chinese as an ingredient
in their longevity for mulas. It contains plant sterols.
He shou wu is another Chinese anti-ageing herb and tanic
taken by millions of people throughout the East for its rejuvenating
properties.
Withania (Ashwaganda), known as Indian ginseng, is an
Ayuvedic adaptagen used to treat stress and improve male sexual functioning.
Astralagus (huong qi) is another adaptagen that is used to
improve quality of life.
Amrit Kalash is a potent antioxiadant commonly prescribed by
Ayurvedic doctors for its rejuvenating properties.
Cantella asiatica promotes scar maturity by stimulating
production of Type 1 collagen. It is available as a cream and may be helpful
after cosmetic surgery.
Sutherlandia or the cancer bush’, is an African medicinal
plant known for its use as a multipurpose adaptogenic tonic. Its main function
is to boost the immune system.
African potato (Hypoxis rooperi) has been used by
traditional African healers for centuries. Recent research, though not
conclusive, seems to suggest immune boosting properties. It also contains plant
sterols, which have a beneficial effect on prostatic hypertrophy.