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Buchu helps reduce urination urges and treats urinary infection symptoms.*
WHY WE INCLUDED IT: Buchu is used in health supplements today to support the natural function in the urinary tract and prostate. Buchu is a shrub that is native to South Africa. The Khoekhoe people traditionally used the plant for a wide range of symptoms, ranging from nervousness to urinary tract discomfort. It is considered a tonic and has astringent properties. It is thought to have soothing effects as a pelvic nervine, support chronic irritable bladder and the frequent urge to urinate.*
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Links to research on Buchu coming soon!
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Goji Berry (wolfberry) is a rich source of healing vitamins with a high ORAC value.*
WHY WE INCLUDED IT: Goji Berry is used in supplements today to provide antioxidants, iron, protein, fiber and carbohydrates and are thought to increase the body's available energy. Goji Berry is used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to tonify and rejuvenate.*
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Chinese Peony is a widely used antioxidant, antispasmodic and supports the inflammatory response.*
WHY WE INCLUDED IT: Chinese Peony is used in health supplements today to help prevent cramping and support healthy muscles of the pelvis. Chinese Peony is a flowering plant native to Central and Eastern Asia and was used traditionally in Korean, Japanese, and Chinese medicines. It is known as Bai Shao in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It is traditionally used to support the pelvis region.*
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Links to research on Eucommia coming soon!
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Vinpocetine is fast-acting in supporting an increase in blood flow.*
WHY WE INCLUDED IT: Vinpocetine supports memory, blood circulation, and oxygen delivery. It supports brain and nerve signaling necessary for learned coordinated action necessary for healthy urination.*
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Cinnamon is used in health supplements to help balance blood sugar levels.*
WHY WE INCLUDED IT: Cinnamon is a spice obtained from the inner bark of several trees in the Cinnamomum group, and it contains several bioactive compounds thought to be beneficial for good health. It is believed to act as an antioxidant, help ease muscle spasms, fight bacteria, and promote healthy blood sugar levels and digestion. Cinnamon is also known for its astringent, or tightening, properties.*
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Reishi is used in health supplements today as an adaptogen during times of stress and as a tonic for the immune system.*
WHY WE INCLUDED IT: Reishi is a woody mushroom native to Asia, also known as ling-zhi. It is an adaptogenic herb that has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for thousands of years as the "Herb of Spiritual Potency" and as the "Mushroom of Immortality". It is also used in TCM for urinary incontinence.*
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Wild Yam is used as a health supplement today to support normal hormonal health in women.*
WHY WE INCLUDED IT: Wild Yam (also known as Dioscorea) is a vine that grows perennially as an underground potato-like tuber. It has been used traditionally in the Americas and around the world to support normal hormonal balance, especially for women, and to calm the nervous system. It is also an anti-spasmodic herb that has been traditionally used to support the strengthening of the bladder sphincter.*
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Links to research on Wild Yam coming soon!
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Noni is used in health supplements today as an antioxidant.*
WHY WE INCLUDED IT: Noni is a tree in the coffee family native to Southeast Asia and Australia. The green fruit, leaves and roots have been used in Polynesian cultures and Traditional Chinese Medicine, both topically and internally, to promote general good health. It is used in TCM to support the kidneys.*
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Links to research on Noni coming soon!
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Cornsilk is used in health supplements today to help promote healthy bladder and urinary system functions.*
WHY WE INCLUDED IT: Cornsilk is the common name for the shiny, thread-like fibers found in ears of corn. It contains proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, and fiber. It is used in herbal medicine to promote normal urination by soothing congestion in the urinary tract.*
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Horsetail is a source of silica, which nourishes hair, skin and nails, and to support the function of the urinary tract.*
WHY WE INCLUDED IT: Horsetail was used in ancient Greek and Roman eras for its astringent properties, to relieve swollen tissues, and to promote normal urination.*
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