Immune, Adaptogenic and Whole Body Tonic The benefits shown by clinical trials performed on these mushrooms in China and Japan are far too numerous to list here. Among these include: the ability to build bone marrow, stimulate the immune system on all levels and stimulate circulation. This formula also makes an excellent adaptogenic and whole body detoxifying and revitalizing tonic.

Contents: Japanese Maitake mushroom, Red Reishi mushroom, Shiitake mushroom, Chinese Cordyceps Fungus, Chinese Tremella (White) fungus (when available) and Chinese Astragalus root in a base containing approximately 450 mg. of concentrated Rose Hips extract per 30 drops. 20 to 45 drops 3-4 times daily.

Ingredient descriptions:

Japanese Maitake Mushroom (Grifola frondosa)

Actions: T-cell stimulant, anti-neoplastic, immune stimulant.

Common Uses: Maitake extract is an immune stimulant. 20 to 45 drops 2-4 times daily.

Red Reishi Mushroom (Ganoderma lucidum)

Actions: Adaptogen, deep immune activator, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, hypotensive, antibacterial, antiviral, cardiac tonic, expectorant, antineoplastic.

Common Use: Reishi is in the most highly rated category of herbs ("Superior"), in terms of multiple benefits and lack of side effects, in Traditional Chinese Medicine.Reishi greatly reduced the symptomsof oxygen deprivation among Chinese workers who traveled to the high plateau of Tibet, climbing 15,000 feet in 3 days in the process. Reishi is a true adaptogen, enhancing health and normal functions of the body. For example, while it increases some components of immune response, it also inhibits pathological immune functions. It has been reported to reduce the histamine release associated with allergic reactions. It also increased immunoglobulin-A levels.

Shiitake Mushroom (Lentinus edodes)

Actions: Adaptogen, deep immune activator, antiviral, antineoplastic.

Common Use: Shiitakeappears to be beneficial for soothing bronchial inflammations and regulating urine incontinence. Shiitake mycelia is rich in carbohydrates, protein, vitamins and minerals. It contains a polysaccharide-protein complex that studies have shown to:activate macrophages, promoting recognition of antigens and information transmission to the helper T-cells and increasing the rate at which objects are engulfed; reinforce interleukin-1 production, activating the helper T-cells; promote the mitosis of B-lymphocytes (and others), increasing their proliferation; increase antibody production; and, improve health of chronic hepatitis patients. This fungi has been extensively studied in the Orient and elsewhere, the reported beneficial findings are to detailed and numerous to mention here. For anyone with further interest we recommend reading Medicinal Mushrooms by Christopher Hobbs, subjects include reishi, shiitake, maitake, kombucha, and more.

Chinese Cordyceps Fungus (Codonopsis pilosula)

Actions: Adaptogen, tonic, immune stimulant, restorative.

Common Uses: Caterpillar fungus or Winter Worm - Summer Grass, those are the common names used for the highly prized Chinese tonic herb Cordyceps, which gained national publicity in a mainstream publication (Newsweek) a few years back because of its use by Chinese women athletes engaged in breaking world running records. In ancient China this fungus was used exclusively in the Emperor's Palace because of its scarcity. Approximately 5 grams were stuffed into the stomach of a duck and roasted until well cooked, then the Cordyceps was removed and the duck was slowly eaten, twice daily over a period of 8-10 days, this was thought to be as potent as 50 grams of Panax Ginseng. The New York Journal of Medicine reported that Cordyceps has properties similar to Ginseng, being used to strengthen the body after exhaustion or long term illness. It has traditionally been used for impotence, backache, to increase sperm production and to increase blood production. In China, Cordyceps is used medically to regulate and support the gonads and as a lung and kidney tonic. It is used specifically for excess tiredness, chronic cough and asthma, impotence, debility, anemia, to build the bone marrow and reduce excess phlegm. The clinical studies done on Cordyceps in China have been numerous and remarkable, indicating the fungus can improve liver functions, reduce cholesterol, adjust protein metabolism, improve immune functions, inhibit lung carcinoma and has a therapeutic value in the relief of aging disorders including loss of sexual drive. These are just some of the reported benefits attributed to this remarkable fungus. Not recommended if nursing or pregnant.

Chinese Astragalus Root (Astragalus membranaceus)

Actions: Deep immune activator, diuretic, tonic, hypotensive, vasodilator, anti-stress agent.

Common Use: Used as a daily tonic when one is not feeling well; it has the ability to build the energy reserves in the body and exhibits several anti-stress properties.

Rose Hips (Rosa canina)

Actions: Nutrient, mild laxative, mild diuretic, mild astringent

Common Use: Rose hips provide one of the best natural sources of vitamin C available. They are also rich in vitamins A, E and Rutin. Rose hips is a nutritional herb used to build up the body and strengthen the immune system.