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When do we know that our body needs a boost because our engine system
is running down? What are the tell-tale signs that it is
time for our body to receive a little rejuvenation
because of years of neglect? Here are the signs to
look out for. It is when we find it
difficult to get our of bed. It is when we feeling "low" all the time. It is when we get minor sickness like
cold, flu and sore throat more often than usual. It is when we
suffer from lower backache, frequent urination,
listlessness and general poor immunity. As a result lethargy
sets in. This word gives us an imprecise
description of the feeling of slowness, tiredness or
lack of energy. It could include
fatigue,
tiredness and frequent bout of exhaustion.
All these problems did not happen overnight. There are
many factors that lead to these conditions of poor
immunity and a feeling of feeling drained all the time.
A famous ancient Chinese herbal sage once said "When you
are above 40 it is time to consume tonic"
What is Forty+ Tonic?
Forty+ Tonic
is a special powerful herbal tonic specially formulated
to rejuvenate the functional disorders of the kidneys,
the liver and the spleen that result in frequent
urination (especially at night), lower backaches, weak
knees, weak eyesight and hearing, lacking in the senses
of smell and taste, diminishing color pigmentation of
the hair, skin blemishes, and swollen legs due to water
retention problem (edema).
Generally
speaking when you are above 40 you need to do the
following:
(1) You
need to detoxify blood stasis in the kidneys, liver and
the spleen by expanding the coronary arteries so as to
promote blood circulation, reduce swelling, prevents
angina pectoris, and protects the heart from free
radical damage.
(2) You
need to restores the functions of the kidneys and the
liver by nourishing and replenishing the vital essence
in both organs.
(3) You
need to treat your fatty liver (if you are suffering
from it) by removing and protecting against formation of
blood fats while increasing red blood cells and
protecting blood platelets.
(4) You
need to restore your kidney-urinary system plus the
endocrine systems and especially the adrenal glands
functions to strengthen against lower back pain, joint
and knee pains, stiffness, impotence or frigidity, low
libido, impaired hearing, head hair, urinary problems,
growth and maturation, as well as bone and marrow
problems.
(5) You
need to restore the synergistic functions between your
liver and spleen. When healthy, Liver qi aids Spleen in
digestion, and ensures smooth flow of bile to aid
digestion. By ensuring smooth flow of qi in all
directions of the body, Liver ensures that Spleen qi
flows upwards in its right direction. Stagnant Liver-qi
disrupts Spleen ability to transform and transport food
and fluids and to "raise the pure". (abdominal
distension, hypochondriac pain *a patient with
imaginary symptoms and ailments, diarrhea)
(6) You
need to restore the synergistic functions between liver
and kidneys, based on mutual exchange between Blood and
Jing. Kidney-Jing contributes to the making of blood. (Jing
produces bone marrow which is connected with the
manufacture of blood in the body). "Liver and Kidneys
have a common origin".
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"Essence and Blood have a common source".
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Kidney-Yin nourishes Liver-Yin (including Liver
blood).
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Deficient Kidney-Jing may lead to the blood becoming
deficient (dizziness, blurred vision,
and tinnitus).
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When Kidney-Yin fails to nourish Liver-Yin, it will
cause hyperactivity of Liver-Yang (blurred vision,
tinnitus, headaches, irritability, and dizziness).
(7) You
need to restore synergistic functions between Spleen and
Kidneys.
Relationship is one of mutual nourishment.
Spleen: Root of Post-Heaven qi (Foundation of Postnatal
Existence)
Kidneys: Root of Pre-Heaven qi (Foundation of Prenatal
Existence)
The Postnatal Essence (Postnatal Jing) is formed from
the food we eat and the air we breathe. The Spleen
therefore plays the most important role in the formation
of Postnatal Essence.
The Postnatal Essence is stored in the Kidneys together
with the Prenatal Essence. Where Spleen qi is weak,
Postnatal Essence will not be produced as effectively,
and the Kidney will have less Postnatal Essence to
store.
Prenatal Essence assists in the production of qi via its
active aspect (Original qi): the Original qi provides
the necessary energy for the transformation and
transportation of the substances and formation of qi:
this affects the Spleen's function.
Spleen and Kidneys support one another regarding
transformation and transportation of body fluids.
Where Spleen qi is weak and body fluids are not able to
be transformed and transported, these accumulate to form
Dampness, which can interfere with the Kidney's function
regarding fluid metabolism (which then makes the
Dampness worse).
Where Kidney-Yang is deficient, there is insufficient
heat for the Spleen to transform fluids: this can cause
Dampness or edema, chilliness and diarrhea
TCM Kidneys
The
Chinese through 5,000 years of experiential science
understand how the body works through the concept of Yin
and Yang.
Yin yang theory is a kind of logic, that gives us an
understanding of how physical things work
in relation to its whole.
In
simple layman term it is the cause and effect of nature. Yin
and Yang
combine in a complementary manner. It is basically a form and method for
explaining relationships between objects. Traditional
Chinese Medicine (TCM) uses yin yang theory to
understand complicated relationships in the body.
In TCM it is used
to explain the changes of the human body
(structure, physiological functions and pathological).
With this deep and accurate understanding it is used to
guide clinical diagnosis and treatment and prevention of
diseases.
In TCM kidney
yin moistens and nourishes the organs and tissue whereas
kidney yang warms and promotes the functions of the
organs and tissues. Kidney yin provides energy for
physiological functions while kidney yang promotes
storage of kidney yin. They are therefore mutually
dependent on one another.
Symptoms of Weak Kidneys:
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soreness and weakness of the lumbar regions and knees
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a hot sensation in the palms, soles and chest
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spontaneous sweating
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aversion to cold,
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cold limbs
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spiritual fatigue
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difficulty in urination
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declining libido or impotence
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general edema may also appear.
Forty+ Tonic
is concocted using only the best selection of herbs.
Researches by scientists has discovered that herbs can
be used to:.
1) Poria Cocos Wolf:
a)
Clinical research by western scientists have shown
that
Poria cocos improves kidney
functions. 07662
b)
Clinical research by western scientists have shown
that
Poria cocos has anti-inflammatory
functions and
protects red blood cells.
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c)
Clinical studies by western scientists have shown that
Poria Cocos Wolf has
anti-tumor and
immune-enhancing
activity.
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d)
Clinical studies by western scientists have shown that
triterpene
carboxylic acids were isolated from the methanol extract
of Hoelen, Poria cocos, and found to inhibit
12-O-tetradecanoylphorbol 13-acetate (TAP)-induced
edema.
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e)
Clinical research by western scientists have shown that
Poria Cocos have anti-inflammatory functions, high
scavenging activity and
protects liver and red blood cells from
lipid
peroxidation.
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2) Polygonum Multiflorum:
a)
Clinical research shows that the
extract of the root of Polygonum multiflorum exhibited a
significant antioxidant activity.
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b)
Clinical research
by western scientists have shown that
Polygonum Multiflorum
increases high-density lipoprotein
(HDL) cholesterol, reduce total cholesterol, free
cholesterol, triglycerides, retard atherosclerosis,
protect the heart, strengthen the membranes of
erythrocytes (red blood cells) and has powerful natural antioxidant
and free radical scavenger and these have powerful
anti-aging benefits in humans. Forster
3) Salvia Miltiorrhiza:
a)
Scientists
confirmed the validity of the historical use of the drug
to improve heart and kidneys functions, promoting
coronary blood flow without affecting heart rate,
inducing
dilation of renal vascular system, an increase in renal
blood flow and glomerular filtration rate,
decreases blood urea nitrogen, serum creatinine,
methylguanidine, guanidinosuccinic acid and inorganic
phosphate (in rat studies), is a free radical scavenger,
inhibits platelet aggregation and reduces accumulation
of methylguanidine and guanidinosuccinic acid levels (methylguanidine
and guanidinosuccinic acid have been reported to cause
platelet dynfunction, hemolytic activity, glucose
metabolism disturbance and inhibition of lymphocyte
transformation).
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b)
Clinical research by western scientists
confirmed the validity of the historical use of the
drug,
Salvia
Miltiorrhiza
for improving liver functions.
Stronger
liver would reduce kidney stress.
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c)
Clinical research by western scientists
confirmed the validity of the historical use of the
drug,
Salvia
Miltiorrhiza
for improving liver functions by preventing liver damage
and micro-circulation disorders
41991.
d)
Clinical research by western scientists
confirmed the validity of the historical use of the drug
for improving liver functions.
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4) Fructus Lycii Barbarum:
Replenishes vital essence in the liver and the kidneys.
5)
Cortex Eucommia Ulmoides: This has the following
function:
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Used to replenish liver and kidney
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Strengthen bones and muscles
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Treats aching back and knees
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Tone up liver and kidneys
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Strengthen tendon and bones
a) The most interesting study was conducted on an
herb called
Eucommia. Eucommia contains chemicals that fit
into the testosterone receptor and cause it to fire as
if testosterone itself were present - causing
androgenic, or male-creating changes. These
phytoandrogens also increase the activity of real
testosterone. The researchers describe a phenomenal
synergy between chemicals in Eucommia, testosterone
receptors, and testosterone. (see abstract of the study
below). Eucommia's value for strengthening the male
system is not news to Asian herbalists. The Chinese have
been using it for millenia, and they call it Du Zhong.
They use it for increasing libido and treating
impotence, as well as for some kidney/adrenal
complaints, high blood pressure, arthritis and
connective tissue diseases. It is one of the 50 main
herbs of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), and it has
a long history of safe use. The history of searching for
plant testosterone is an interesting look into what
scientists know, and what they think they know. The
scientific literature of the 1950s is littered with
failed attempts to find plant sources of testosterone.
They all failed because they were looking for a molecule
that was identical to human testosterone. No mamalian
testosterone was found in plants, but plants do produce
some other molecules that hit the testosterone
receptors. It took a laboratory 'bioassay' to convince
scientists of what the TCM practitioners had been saying
all along. The study on Eucommia found that it contains
two classes of compounds that pump up Testosterone
activity - terpenoids and an unusual type of fatty acids.
Therefore it is useful for strengthening weak limps.
b) BACKGROUND:
Plants containing compounds such as the isoflavonoids,
with female hormone-like effects that bind to human
estrogen receptors, are known. But none has been
previously shown to have corresponding male hormone-like
effects that interact with the human androgen receptor.
Here, we report that the tree bark (cortex) of the
Gutta-Percha tree Eucommia ulmoides possesses bimodal
phytoandrogenic and hormone potentiating effects by
lipidic components. METHODS: The extracts of E. ulmoides
were tested using in-vitro reporter gene bioassays and
in-vivo animal studies. Key compounds responsible for
the steroidogenic effects were isolated and identified
using solid phase extraction (SPE), high performance
liquid chromatography (HPLC), thin layer chromatography
(TLC), gas chromatography-mass spectroscopy (GC-MS),
electron spray ionisation-mass spectroscopy (ESI-MS) and
nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR). RESULTS: The following
bioactivities of E. ulmoides were found: (1) a
phenomenal tripartite synergism exists between the sex
steroid receptors (androgen and estrogen receptors),
their cognate steroidal ligands and lipidic augmenters
isolated from E. ulmoides, (2) phytoandrogenic activity
of E. ulmoides was mediated by plant triterpenoids
binding cognately to the androgen receptor (AR) ligand
binding domain. CONCLUSION: In addition to well-known
phytoestrogens, the existence of phytoandrogens is
reported in this study. Furthermore, a form of
tripartite synergism between sex steroid receptors, sex
hormones and plant-derived lipids is described for the
first time. This could have contrasting clinical
applications for hypogonadal- and hyperlipidaemic-related
disorders. “Novel phytoandrogens and lipidic
augmenters from Eucommia ulmoides”. BMC
Complimentary Altern Med 2007 Jan 29;7:3
17261169
c) The
biologically active compounds and free radical-/ or
reactive oxygen species (ROS)-/ scavenging effect of
water extract from Du-zhong (WEDZ) were investigated.
The WEDZ used included leaves, raw cortex, and roasted
cortex. The hot water extract of Du-zhong leaves showed
marked activity as a ROS scavenger, and the scavenging
effect was concentration dependent. The extract of
roasted cortex exhibited a modest scavenging effect on
ROS, while the extract of raw cortex had the weakest
scavenging effect. The scavenging activity of WEDZ on
ROS was correlated to its protocatechuic acid (PCA)
content. The content of PCA in Du-zhong determined by
HPLC followed the order of leaves (17.17 mg/g) > roasted
cortex (2.99 mg/g) > raw cortex (1.16 mg/g). The
inhibitory activity of leaf extract of Du-zhong was
stronger than that of PCA on the peroxidation of
linoleic acid at the same concentration of 0.1 mg/mL.
The results presented herein indicated that extract of
Du-zhong could possibly. act as a prophylactic (remedy
that prevents or slows the course of an illness or
disease) agent to prevent free radical-related diseases.
“Reactive oxygen species scavenging activity of Du-zhong
(Eucommia ulmoides oliv.) and its active compounds”.
J Agric Food Chem. 2000 Aug;48(8):3431-6.
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6) Perilla Frutescens:
a)
Clinical research by western scientists have shown
that
Perilla frutescens has potentially
promising agents for the treatment of allergic diseases
like bronchitis and asthma. Research showed that
the anti-allergic titer of rosmarinic acid was more
effective than tranilast, which is a modern
anti-allergic drug. Perilla and its constituent
rosmarinic acid are potentially promising agents for the
treatment of allergic diseases.
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b)
Clinical research by western scientists have shown
that
Perilla frutescens improves lung
functions. In scientists proved that
dietary supplementation with perilla seed oil in
selected patients with asthma suppresses the generation
of LTC4 and is associated with clinical features such as
respiratory function and lipometabolism.
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c)
Clinical research by western scientists have shown
that
Perilla frutescens is useful for
the treatment of asthma
in terms of suppression of LTB4 and LTC4 generation by
leucocytes, and improvement of pulmonary function.
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d)
Clinical research by western scientists have shown that
Perilla frutescens is an effective
intervention for allergic asthma
possibly through the amelioration of increases in
cytokines, chemokines, and allergen-specific antibody.
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7) Sinapis Alba:
a)
Clinical research by western scientists have shown
that
allyl and phenyl isothiocyanates found in
Sinapis alba are
effective for strengthening the lungs.
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b)
Clinical research by western scientists have shown
that
napins
(the major allergenic proteins of
Sinapis alba)
is useful for building up the body.
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8) Radix Gentiana Macrophylla: The
function of this herb is to tones up the liver and
strengthen bones, tendons and ligaments.
a)
Gentiana macrophylla is categorized in the Materia
Medica with herbs that expel wind-dampness. The liver is
said to nourish the tendons and ligaments and Gentiana
macrophylla is particularly used in cases where these
connective tissues become hypercontracted due to
insufficient nourishment (e.g., deficiency of liver
yin), yielding spasms that run from the joints to the
muscles. Vangermeersch L and Sun Peilin,
Bi-Syndromes, 1994 SATAS, Brussels, Belgium.
b) Gentiana macrophylla is as often indicated for
"bone fever" in TCM pharmacology. This strange term
refers to syndromes with fever and sweating in which the
person feels as if there is steam coming from the bones,
heating up the skin. It is used by herbal scientists to
nourish and strenghten bones, temdons and ligaments.
State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine,
Advanced Textbook on Traditional Chinese Medicine and
Pharmacology, (vol. 1) 1995-6 New World Press, Beijing.
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