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Ingredients:

Green tea lf. ext.
Milk Thistle sd. ext.
Organic Turmeric rhz.
Turmeric rhz. ext.
Citrus pl. ext.
Schisandra frt. ext.
Cranberry frt. ext.
Dandelion hrb. ext.
Hawthorn frt. ext.
Picrorrhiza rhz. ext.
Ginkgo lf. ext.
Bilberry fruit. ext.
Eclipta hrb. ext.
Acerola frt. ext.


Green tea leaf
(Camellia sinensis) Qing cha ye, "green tea leaf":
bitter, sweet, cool; Lung, Liver, Heart, Kidney
This herb has become a cherished daily beverage for hundreds of millions of people.
Green tea is also increasingly famous as being among the most
potent available antioxidant foods. One major theory of aging and
mental deterioration is that it's caused by the 'free-radicals' in
our diet, metabolism and environment which take their toll upon our physical and
mental functions. Certain antioxidant substances may potentially slow
down this process of deterioration. Green tea's powers over heart
disease, cancer, viruses and tooth decay are the subjects of ongoing
research and documentation. Some of the most impressive constituents
are types of catechins called polyphenols. In AntioxEnergy we have
used several different concentrated extracts to deliver 100 mg. of
polyphenols, 50 mg. EGCG and 100 mg. of green tea caffeine in each tablet. 2, 7
* Green tea research *


Milk Thistle Seed
(Silybum marianum) bitter, spicy, warm; Liver, Gallbladder, Kidneys, Heart, Lung.
Our extract is standardized for 80% silymarin, a chief active constituent.
Each tablet has 100 mg. of extract. In recent years milk thistle became
known as the herb for the liver. While it may be one of the best in
that way, it also has other newly researched and traditional
uses, such as for the kidneys and digestion. Some of its
benefits have proven to be for liver damage due to drugs, alcohol or
various poisons as well as for hepatitis, cirrhosis, and high cholesterol.
Milk Thistle is one of the most effective treatments for poisoning
by the 'Death Cap' mushroom (Amanita phalloides). Milk Thistle
appears to be able to both prevent liver damage and repair some
damage which has already been done. 13

Turmeric rhizome
(Curcuma longa ) Jiang huang, "ginger yellow": bitter, spicy, warm;
Spleen, Stomach, Liver
Our extract is standardized for 95% curcuminoids (a type of flavonoid).
AntioxEnergy delivers 100 mg. of this powerful extract in each tablet as
well as 100 mg. of organic turmeric powder. Turmeric is very famous in
the two most recognized, oldest documented living medical systems on
earth, the Indian and Chinese. It was traditionally eaten and used to
help preserve foods from rancidity, aid digestive health, ease pain
from a variety of factors including menstrual and arthritic and was
said to assist in the proper health and functioning of the liver and
gall bladder. Modern studies show it is strongly antioxidant,
anti-inflammatory, dissolves blood clots, is anticarcinogenic, antiviral,
antimicrobial, antiparasitic, bioprotective and chemoprotective
(to toxins from the environment or chemotherapy) for the liver and kidneys.

Citrus peel
(Citrus reticulata) Tangerine peel Chen pi,
"aged peel": spicy, bitter, aromatic, warm; Lung, Spleen, Stomach.
This herb has been widely used for over 2000 years as a digestive
regulator and adjunct to many other forms of tonification.
By 'moving the energy and moisture' in the lungs and
digestion it is considered to be of particular value in treating fullness,
bloating, gas, nausea, vomiting and watery coughs.
These same 'moving' qualities are considered to make it able to aid
assimilation of other tonics. 1, 3, 11

Schisandra fruit
(Schisandra chinensis) Wu wei zi,
"five-flavor seed": sour, warm; Heart, Kidney, Lung
This is a quite amazing and versatile adaptogenic herb which was traditionally
used as a survival food, mind tonic, medicine and sexual tonic. As an
astringent herb it helped the lungs in cough, wheezing and asthma, the
skin in excess sweating, the bowels in diarrhea and the urinary/genital
system in bed-wetting, frequent urination or premature
ejaculation. It has both stimulating and tranquilizing properties which
vary according to the extract. Ours is more stimulating. In modern
research this herb was found to increase the work efficiency of
telegraph operators by improving their nerve reflexes resulting in
faster actions with less mistakes. It seems that large amounts of
certain adaptogens such as Reishi, Siberian Ginseng, Gotu kola or
this herb may produce a temporary mental relaxation or euphoria before
the more lasting and cumulative sharpening effects occur.
This herb also increased visual and tactile acuity while decreasing
skin allergies and restoring liver functions in infectious hepatitis.
1, 3, 11, 12

Cranberry fruit
(Vaccinium macrocarpon) astringent, sweet, sour, cool: Kidneys, Liver, Lungs
The cranberry is one of the most famous herbs or foods for supporting urinary health.
Cranberry contains potent antioxidant polyphenols called 'anthocyanidins' similar to
those also found in grape seed, bilberry and hawthorn. Cranberry also contains various
minerals such as potassium and magnesium.

Dandelion herb
(Taraxacum mongolicum)
Pu gong ying: bitter, sweet, cold; Liver, Stomach
Dandelion is very famous as a powerful liver herb and to increase the fluid output of
the body. Dandelion also is traditionally used for its promotion of healthy digestion.
It is a significant source of the vital mineral potassium. Dandelion is a very common
garden volunteer and like ginkgo leaf may seem to bestow some of its vigor onto those
who consume it. 1

Hawthorn fruit
(Crataegus pinnatifida)
Shan zha: sour, sweet, slightly warm; Liver, Spleen, Stomach
Slightly different forms of this herb are widely used in the East and West
of the world today. It is grown as a food in China, where it is believed
to assist digestion, especially of meaty or fatty foods. It is traditional
ly used to ease abdominal pain or bloating as well as 'blood stagnation'
of various sorts and diarrhea. Modern research indicates that it reduces
blood pressure, cholesterol and atherosclerosis, opens blood vessels, is
antibiotic and significantly improves bacillary dysentery (a sometimes
severe type of diarrhea). Like bilberry and cranberry this herb contains
anthocyanidin flavonoids but of a slightly different orientation. 1, 11, 12

Picrorrhiza rhizome (Picrorrhiza kurroa) Kutki, Hu huang
lian,"barbarian yellow-link": bitter, cold; Liver, Stomach, Large Intestine
This herb is traditionally used to 'cool' the body and especially the liver
which could in traditional theory result in less restlessness and
irritabilty. Modern research indicates cell protective and productive
actions on the liver, lungs and immune system. Similar species were used
in both China and India. In India it is called 'Kutki'. In China it was
called 'Barbarian Goldenthread' (used like goldenseal). 2

Ginkgo leaf (Ginkgo biloba) (Yin guo ye) Maidenhair Tree leaf Yin
guo ye, "silver almond leaf": sweet, bitter, astringent, neutral; Lungs
This herb has been used for allergies, asthma, wheezing, pain,
high cholesterol, high blood pressure, heart disease, Alzheimer's,
ear and eye diseases and poor circulation, especially to the head.
The nut was the part traditionally used more for asthma-type problems,
but the non-toxic leaf has become the subject of many western studies
and is very widely given by mainstream doctors in Europe to their
patients for several of the above conditions. The leaf works partly
from certain antioxidant flavonglycosides and anti-inflammatory
terpenes which enhance circulation and are believed by many to have
several protective effects on cells in general and brain cells in
particular. 1, 7, 12

Bilberry fruit (Vaccinium myrtillus):
sweet, astringent, sour, cool; Spleen, Liver, Lungs
Bilberry is famous for its use as a secret weapon by English fighter
pilots during World War II. A jam of the fruit was consumed after it
was found that nightsight greatly improved as a result. This is now
believed to be due at least partly from the content and type of
flavonoids contained in the fruit which enhance cell-wall integrity
and visual acuity. Other proanthocyanidins flavonoids also occur in
cranberry and hawthorn (see above).

Eclipta herb (Eclipta prostrata)
sweet, sour, cool, Kidney, Liver
Eclipta species are used in both
traditional Indian and Chinese medicine as a 'cooling' rejuvenative
herb which supports the mind, nerves, eyes and hair. It is also
traditionally used for liver disorders in both systems of medicine.
Modern research has shown that in some ways certain constituents of
Eclipta are superior to those of Milk Thisle in the protection of liver
cells. The same liver-protecting compound called wedelactone was also
found to be a very strong antioxidant. 14

Acerola fruit (extract of Malphigia glabra with
26% Ascorbic acid/Vitamin C)
Barbados Cherry: bitter, sour, cold; Lungs, Liver, Gallbladder.
This plant is from the West Indies. The antioxidant fruit is
particularly rich in vitamin C, several B vitamins, carotene,
proteins and several minerals including calcium, iron and phosphorus.
It also contains flavonoids. Flavonoids have been found to enhance the
utilization of Vitamin C. This fruit was traditionally used against
colds and flus (viruses) as well as to support the health of the of the
lungs, liver and gallbladder.

These statements have not been
evaluated by the F.D.A.. No health claims are made for our products.
Our products are not intended for use in the prevention, diagnosis,
mitigation, treatment or recovery from any illness or disease.
Our information is offered in a historical and educational context.
Those experiencing health problems are advised to seek assistance from
the qualified health practitioner of their choice.

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