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Terminalia arjuna
An Ayurvedic cardiotonic herb with a long history of use for heart health and cardiovascular support.
Terminalia arjuna (extract)
Standardized extract of Arjuna bark — Ayurveda's premier cardiotonic. Clinical trials for angina, heart failure support, and cholesterol.
Terminalia arjuna (tea)
Arjuna bark simmered as tea — the traditional Ayurvedic preparation. Often combined with milk (Arjuna Ksheera Paka). The gentle daily cardiovascular tonic.
Vaccinium myrtillus (preserve)
Traditional Scandinavian way to consume bilberry — the preserve retains significant anthocyanin content. Used in WWII by RAF pilots for night vision. Functional food.
Vaccinium macrocarpon (juice)
Pure unsweetened cranberry juice — the traditional form for UTI prevention. Must be unsweetened (sugar feeds bacteria). 8oz twice daily for prevention.
Rhodiola crenulata
Tibetan/Chinese Rhodiola species — grows at 11,000-18,000 feet. For altitude sickness, fatigue, and immune support. Contains salidroside (shared with R. rosea) but different rosavin profile. The Chinese Pharmacopoeia species. Used by Tibetan herders and Sherpas.
Pilocarpus jaborandi
Source of pilocarpine — prescription drug for glaucoma and dry mouth. Powerful cholinergic that causes sweating and salivation. Used by indigenous Brazilians as diaphoretic. PROFESSIONAL USE ONLY.
Gynostemma pentaphyllum (tea)
Daily longevity tea — the Chinese province of Guizhou where jiaogulan is consumed daily has the highest centenarian rate. Sweet, slightly bitter adaptogenic tea. For cholesterol, blood sugar, stress, and longevity. Caffeine-free. Can be re-steeped 3-5 times.
Simmondsia chinensis
Not actually an oil — it is a liquid wax ester, similar to human sebum. Excellent for skin and hair care. Non-comedogenic moisturizer. For acne, eczema, psoriasis, and hair conditioning. EXTERNAL USE ONLY (toxic if ingested).
Cannabis sativa
Ancient medicinal plant with analgesic, antiemetic, and antispasmodic properties. Seeds (Huo Ma Ren) are used in Chinese medicine as a gentle laxative. Subject to extensive legal restrictions.
Hypericum perforatum (tea)
Dried St. John's Wort steeped as tea — milder than capsules but still has drug interactions. 2-3 cups daily. Yellow tea turns reddish. Same interaction warnings apply.
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