Dragon Herbs

Spring Dragon Longevity Tea The Healthiest Tea on Earth The Multifunctional “Magical Grass” In Asia, Gynostemma is known as a “magical grass.” It has been reported to have a wide range of health-promoting benefits. In Asia, Gynostemma is considered to be:* Invigorating (does not cause hyperactivity – not a stimulant) Calming (promotes a sense of peace – not a sedative) Anti-aging (antioxidant and more) Anti-inflammatory (not as a medicine, but to help reduce the factors that cause low grade, sub-clinical chronic inflammation experienced by all humans) Immune-regulating (not as a medicine, but to help support the normal healthy functioning of various immune functions) A respiratory tonic (improves respiratory efficiency) A digestive aid (Gynostemma is very soothing) Gynostemma has been shown in animal studies to have liver and cardiovascular-protecting benefits and to support normal healthy functioning in these organs.* Adaptogenic Benefits The ultimate greatness of Gynostemma lies in its broad-spectrum adaptogenic (stress-modulating) quality.* Adaptogenic herbs improve the efficiency of the metabolic, neurological, immunologic, respiratory, and endocrine systems. Prolonged consumption of Gynostemma tends to have a highly protective quality because it strengthens the adaptive capacity of the person at every level of their life.* Double-Direction Activity Gynostemma has the ability to bring balance to the body under a wide range of stressful circumstances. Japanese studies have indicated that Gynostemma has a double-direction, regulating, adaptogenic influence on the central nervous system. It is calming when one is overexcited and invigorating when one is fatigued. Gynostemma is widely known for its “spirit-lifting” effect on one’s mood. Gynostemma may have a direct strengthening effect on the heart.* Weight Management Support Gynostemma has developed an enormous reputation in Asia as a major aid in weight management programs: Gynostemma can be useful in reducing excessive body fat, when combined with a reasonable exercise program and a healthy diet. It may also help athletes, bodybuilders, or excessively slim people to gain weight. Gynostemma accelerates the body’s metabolism and helps adjust blood sugar and blood fat levels. Although not a laxative, it may help maintain healthy bowel movements. Acts as a scavenger in the digestive system, ridding the body of toxins and toxic microbes. Protects the stomach lining.* Antioxidant & Anti-inflammatory Activity Gynostemma is a potent antioxidant that protects cell membranes from oxidative injury, which can result in chronic inflammation.* Main Active Ingredients: Saponins The saponins in Gynostemma are called gypenosides. There are over 100 gypenosides in Gynostemma. These are responsible for the hepato-protective and adaptogenic qualities of this tonic herb.* The Story of Spring Dragon Longevity Tea In 1972, Japanese researchers reported that Gynostemma tea was being consumed daily as a “longevity tea” by many southern Chinese people. Revered as “magical grass,” it earned its name through its reputed health benefits. Studies revealed that Gynostemma was extremely rich in saponins — even more so than ginseng. As interest grew, cultivation spread, and it became a widely consumed tonic tea. In 1992, Ron Teeguarden, through a serendipitous meeting with Professor Xiao Peigun — one of China’s leading herbal medicine experts — was introduced to the highest-quality Gynostemma. Inspired by traditional methods of supersaturating herbs into tea leaves, Ron created Spring Dragon Longevity Tea with the help of a tea master. In Addition to Gynostemma, This Tea Includes: SchizandraThe “quintessence of Chinese herbs,” used to tonify all systems, cleanse the liver, open the lungs, and nourish the skin. A potent antioxidant.* Goji BerriesA superfood rich in antioxidants, known for enhancing strength, vision, and beauty. Contains immune-potentiating polysaccharides. AstragalusHighly regarded for its immune-regulating effects, energy tonification, and blood support. Eleuthero (Siberian Ginseng)Enhances physical and mental endurance, mood, and stress resilience. Rich in saponins. Luo Han GuoAn exotic fruit used for centuries as a lung tonic. Contains mogroside, an immune-potentiating glucoside. Traditional Function Adaptogenic, anti-aging, immune-regulating, anti-inflammatory, blood sugar-regulating, fat-reducing, tonifying to the Lungs, Heart, Spleen/Pancreas, Liver, and Kidney, and detoxifying. Who Can Use It? Anyone. Concentration Whole cut Gynostemma tea; concentrated herbal extract (8:1) Specifications 20 teabags per box Precautions If you are under a doctor’s supervision for cardiovascular disease, check with your physician prior to using this or any herbal product. Usage Drink 1 – 3 tea bags a day, making from 1 to 10 cups of tea.   Note: The statements made regarding these supplements have not been evaluated. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always consult with your healthcare professional before starting any diet, exercise, supplementation program, or if you have or suspect you might have a health problem. Individual results from the use of these products may vary and are not guaranteed.

some containers misshapen due to air pressure changes when in transit from USA to UK. Product inside not affected. View the product label here<< By now you understand that Tonic Alchemy™ 2.0 is a broad superfood supplement that can, and probably will, change your life for the better. Your cells, tissues, organs and systems will be fully nourished every day. Your Jing, Qi and Shen will be nourished every day. Your adaptability will be expanded, and your vitality will be enhanced. Tonic Alchemy™ 2.0 promotes balance, in the ultimate sense of Yin and Yang. You will find that your rhythms are honed, your consciousness is expanded and focused, your mind is sharpened and your will power is manifested. Making Tonic Alchemy™ 2.0 a part of your daily regimen, central to your lifestyle, along with doing your yoga, qigong, and other life cultivation techniques, you will be irresistibly on the path to radiant health and a very long and fulfilling life. Tonic Alchemy™ 2.0 is THAT important! THE WORLD’S ULTIMATE SUPERFOOD BLEND Tonic Alchemy™ is your daily assurance for a perfect diet. With 91 amazing ingredients, Tonic Alchemy™ is the source of thousands of phyto-nutrients. Tonic Alchemy™ is a remarkable, cutting edge blend of superfoods, premium tonic herbs, organic fruits and vegetables, and probiotics from all around the world – from the cleanest oceans, to the most bio-diverse rainforests, to the world’s most remote mountains. Ingredients come from almost every continent and every type of environment on earth. These superfoods are so nutrient dense that just a tablespoon a day of Tonic Alchemy™ blended with a liquid will provide more high quality nutrition and phytochemical support than most Americans assimilate in an entire day. Tonic Alchemy™ is delicious and easy to prepare. You will look forward to each opportunity to enjoy this life-giving superfood matrix. Every serving is a step toward radiant health, including the potential to slow down aging itself. • The ingredients in Tonic Alchemy™ have been collected from the highest mountains in the world (including the Himalayas, Heaven Mountain, Changbai Mountain, the Ural Mountains, etc.), from remote deep blue oceans, and from pristine forests, deserts and jungles throughout the world. Only the finest available ingredients are included in Tonic Alchemy™. • Tonic Alchemy™ is a dietary source of literally thousands of useful phytonutrients including natural B vitamins (normally not readily available from vegan sources) from Ashitaba and Hydrilla super green foods. Tonic Alchemy™ also includes the 20 greatest vegan supertonic herbs from around the world. Tonic herbs are consumed throughout the world on a daily basis to promote radiant health. Herbs like wild Siberian Chaga, mountain grown Duanwood Reishi, organic Ginseng from Changbai Mountain in remote Manchuria, Ashwaganda from the foothills of the Himalayas, two varieties of Rhodiola (one from Tibet and another from Siberia), and so on. • Tonic Alchemy™ nourishes the whole body by increasing balanced energy and vitality, supporting detoxification, boosting immune responses, building the blood, increasing activity and quantity of antioxidants and enzymes, and much more. • Tonic Alchemy™ can be your dietary foundation for radiant health, traditionally defined in Asia as “health beyond danger.” From a tonic perspective, Tonic Alchemy™ abundantly tonifies all three Treas- ures, Jing, Qi and Shen. Tonic Alchemy is vibrant LIFE FORCE IN A BOTTLE. Why Consume Tonic Alchemy? Over the past forty years ten’s of millions of Americans have become aware of the need for better, more natural nutrition. Everyone now realizes that good nutrition is central to health, well being and longevity. Americans can eat large amounts of conventional food and still be undernourished. Of course, we can shop at natural foods markets and purchase plenty of good nutritious, even organic foods, but that is difficult for many people to do all of the time. The U.S. government has recently released its new dietary recommendations urging consumers to consume up to 13 servings per day of vegetables and fruits. This long overdue recommendation affirms what many of us have known for a long time. Still, most Americans will not be able to achieve these standards. Even those of us who eat consciously often find it difficult to eat well all the time. The earth and seas provide incredible nutrition that is accessible and invaluable to our health, well being, aging process and longevity. Luckily, Tonic Alchemy™ can make a huge difference in our actual vegetable, fruit and overall phtytonutrient consumption. Tonic Alchemy™ contains superfoods – foods of extraordinary nutritive value – nutrient-dense greens, super-tonic herbs, tonic mushrooms, antioxidant-rich fruits and sea vegetables, vitamin-rich sprouts, probiotics and naturally fermented foods, all of which contribute to our deeper nutritional needs. Tonic Alchemy™ is a source of concentrated garden vegetables, with a focus on the cruciferous vegetables, the very ones we need to consume virtually every day to enhance our immune system. Tonic Alchemy™ is exactly the concentrated vegetable booster you need in order to achieve and to maintain glowing health. People often suffer from unexplained problems because of a lack of certain nutrients in their diet. Even if you think you are eating a healthy diet, it is quite possible you are being cheated – or just fooling yourself. These deficiencies are not the result of a lack of food quantity, or may not even be the result of eating “poorly.” It is quite possible to eat many “servings” of fruits and vegetables a day and still be coming up short in terms of some nutrients, trace elements and nutritional factors necessary for radiant health.  Nutritional Variety – the Thrival© Factor The body requires a wide range of nutrients and phytochemicals to thrive. We live in extraordinarily complex times. Our lives are complex and our needs are complex. The body is a system of millions of interconnecting functions happening at every moment in a harmonious way – if we are healthy. We know that if certain nutrients are missing from our diet, we are going to suffer from a deficiency. Different cells, different tissues and systems require specific biologically active molecules and chemicals in order to achieve optimum performance, including a wide range of minerals, vitamins, and plant phytochemicals. It is possible to “live” or “survive” without some of these substances, but just living or surviving is not the same thing as “thriving.” Thriving means living life to its fullest in a healthy, happy, flourishing, robust, satisfying way. Nutritional variety plays a very key role in thriving. In fact variety is the ultimate thrival© factor. We all know about the “minimum daily requirements” for nutrition. These are not about thriving. They are the “minimum” requirements to remain marginally healthy, to not slip into a deficiency disease state. Even “average daily requirements” are not about thriving. Thriving requires more and better. Not necessarily more in terms of any one nutrient, but more in terms of a variety of nutrients and phytochemicals and other life-promoting factors that the body can use for optimum living. And better in terms of the quality and completeness of those nutrients. The “minimum daily requirements” system is grossly oversimplified. Since the system was developed, scientists have discovered thousands of new chemicals in the human body that have profound effects on our health and wellbeing. There are too many nutrients that we really require to put on a food product label. The system is only marginally relevant.  The problems associated with consuming “variety,” however, are daunting for many people. If you want to get all these nutritional factors into your diet, you must first find all of them and make sure they’re all genuine, and they’re all organic, and they’re all from the best sources. Secondly, you’d have to obtain all of them – and that would obviously be time-consuming and expensive. Thirdly, you’d have to prepare them all and eat all day long in order to get them all in – every day! Thank goodness there’s an easier way! The solution lies in Tonic Alchemy™. We collect the most nutritious ingredients on earth from the best sources. We’ve created a delicious, 100% natural, easy to prepare, easy to consume blend of superfoods that ANYONE can EASILY get into their body EVERY DAY. The superfoods contain numerous substances that are not available in the everyday diet. These substances contribute to radiant health – the kind of health we are all seeking. It is rich in nutrients that can improve our general state of wellbeing and our overall health, and can contribute to slower aging. Tonic Alchemy™ contains 91 superfoods and probiotics organisms. It is more than a complete food. It is quintessential nutrition! It is your daily assurance for a healthy diet. Who do you know that FOR SURE is getting everything they need nutritionally every day? Well, if you know someone who is consuming Tonic Alchemy™ every day, then you know somebody.  The World’s Greatest Superfoods Are Available in One Amazing Blend Ron Teeguarden’s credo is “When it comes to tonic herbs and superfoods, never settle for less than the best.” We cannot all own the biggest house, the greatest car, or have the best clothes, but when it comes to what we are putting into our body, we should follow this credo. Our health and wellbeing are dependent upon what we put in our body. Our body must be revered as the miracle that it is. If we put premium quality nutrients into our body daily, our body will perform at a dramatically higher level. Tonic Alchemy™ is incredibly nutritious – it is the ultimate superfood mix ever created. Just one serving a day will provide the body, mind and spirit with the most awesome range of nutrients ever combined in one meal or one product. Tonic Alchemy™ is composed of 91 individual superfoods sourced from around the world. Every ingredient is the best material available in the world. We never settle for less than the best.  What’s New about Tonic Alchemy 2.0? 91 Ingredients. That’s a big subject. Tonic Alchemy™ 2.0 has over 20 new ingredients that Ron Teeguarden has decided he wants to consume every day. Organic Ingredients. Although Tonic Alchemy has ALWAYS be pure and chemical free, many of the ingredients were not certified organic. Now 71 of the superfoods, fruits, vegetables and herbs are certified organic. Almost all of the rest of the ingredients are wildcrafted (collected from Nature in the wild). 100% Vegan. The original Tonic Alchemy contained powdered pearls – the other 70 ingredients were plants. The pearl has been removed from Tonic Alchemy™ 2.0, which is now 100% vegan. This product is also largely raw. Only the herbs that cannot be consumed raw have been extracted and condensed. What’s in the New Tonic Alchemy 2.0? This new, significantly upgraded version of Tonic Alchemy™, which Ron Teeguarden is referring to as version “2.0,” features extraordinary ingredients from around the world. Because there are 91 ingredients in Tonic Alchemy™ 2.0, it is not possible to go into all of them fully in here (that would be a “book”). So let’s look at some of the major new ingredients and super-ingredients that are not so well known.  Superfoods Tonic Alchemy™ contains the most powerful superfoods in the world. Tonic Alchemy features several rare superfoods that can have profound health benefits. Ashitaba: Though not so well known yet in America, Ashitaba is recognized as Japan’s greatest superfood. This powerful super-nourishing and rejuvenating green plant promotes nerve growth factor production and thus supports neurological health into deep old age. The Okinawan people who grow Ashitaba are among the three longest lived peoples on earth. Hydrilla: This water plant is known by scientists to be the most nutrient dense food on earth. It is originally from the Russian wilderness. It supplies an abundance of vitamins and other factors, including B vitamins, including vitamin B12. This plant is virtually indestructible in nature, and that capacity to survive ANYTHING is representative of the radical potency of this little green superfood. Moringa: The small leaves of this tree from the Asian subcontinent is becoming recognized as one of the greatest superfoods on earth. Moringa Leaf provides amazing nutrition, rivalling Hydrilla as the most nutrient dense food plant on earth. It has 7 times the vitamin C of oranges. Gynostemma: This green plant that grows in tropical regions of Asia is a supreme superfood. Epidemiological studies have shown that the people who live where Gynostemma is grown and consumed on a daily basis are the longest lived people on earth (more octogenarians and more centenarians per capita than anywhere else). It contains over 100 saponins, similar to those found in ginseng, that improve adaptability, regulate immune functions and slow down aging in numerous ways, starting at the cellular level. Of course, Tonic Alchemy™2.0 also contains the Great Classic Superfoods: Grasses: Oat Grass, Barley Grass, Wheat Grass and Kamut Grass. Grasses are true superfoods. They are loaded with vitamins, amino acids, enzymes, chlorophyll, healthy fibers, and much more. They are provided in Tonic Alchemy™2.0 in two different ways: as grass juices (dried) and as whole grasses. Grass juice is about 40 times more concentrated that the raw grass, while the whole grass provides amazing fiber and enzymes plus an amazing range of phytoneutrients. Non-Grass Superfoods: Spirulina, Chlorella, Alfalfa Leaf, and Dunaliella Salina Algae. These superfoods are known to almost everyone who is into health. There is a difference in quality, however, depending upon sourcing and freshness. Tonic Alchemy™2.0 contains superior grades of all these superfoods. Tonic Herbs: Tonic Alchemy™2.0 contains 20 of the greatest vegan supertonic herbs from around the world. Tonic herbs are consumed throughout the world on a daily basis to promote radiant health. We have added 9 new major tonic herbs to the new blend and deleted one, pearl, that presented an issue to some people because it is not vegan. Tonic Alchemy™2.0 is 100% vegan.  A Few of the New Tonic Herbs Included in Tonic Alchemy™ 2.0  Russian Rhodiola rosea has been acknowledged to be one of the greatest adaptogenic herbs in the world. It is called “golden root” in Russia, where it has been used since prehistoric times as a panacea. It is extremely easy on the body, yet it is a highly potent energy tonic and immune modulator. Dragon Herbs has used Himalayan Rhodiola from the beginning in Tonic Alchemy. And we continue to use Himalayan Rhodiola sacra, known as “red root” in China and Tibet. We are using both in full dose capacities in this new Tonic Alchemy™2.0. We consider them to be different enough to be considered two different herbs, both with great power. Red Ginseng: Changbai Mountain Ginseng has been an ingredient in Tonic Alchemy™ since its first day, but we have received organic certification by the world’s most prestigious certification program, and that makes a difference. It is very, very difficult to grow ginseng organically. It takes from 6 to 8 years to grow a ginseng root. During that time, the tiny, vulnerable plant must survive Manchurian alpine conditions. The plant is so expensive that no farmer likes to risk losing the plant in its 4th or 6th year. Growing ginseng organically takes courage, faith and commitment. Ginseng also comes in various grades. We use the highest grade available, which on uses large 8 year old roots. You will not find 8 year old organically grown Changbai Mountain ginseng in any other superfood product. Wild Siberian Chaga™ is a slow growing woody mushroom that grows naturally on birch trees in Russian Siberia. It is collected wild, from remote, pristine forests in the arctic mountains of Siberia, the premier Di Tao source in the world for Chaga. All of the Chaga mushrooms used in Tonic Alchemy™2.0 are at least 20 years old at the time of collection – that is in comparison to most commercial Chaga which is grown artificially in Southeast Asia and is usually just four years old when collected. This Wild Siberian Chaga is rich in active polysaccharides, melanin, phenolic compounds and lanostane-type triterpenoids. It is a powerful antioxidant. The Chaga is extracted using ultra-modern technology to preserve the complete active constituent profile. It is one of the great broad spectrum tonic herbs known to mankind. It is now a major ingredient in Tonic Alchemy™2.0. Chaga modulates immune responses through secretion of Th1/Th2 cytokines (bioactive chemicals) in immune cells, and Chaga regulates antigen-specific antibody production. This modulatory effect is responsible for Chaga's "double-direction" adaptogenic effect on the immune response. This activity is very similar to the same activities long noted in Reishi mushroom (another classic ingredient in Tonic Alchemy™). Because of its double direction adaptogenic activity, Chaga is suitable to all healthy normal individuals seeking a world class tonic to support a wide range of life functions. Transcendent Nutrition Tonic Alchemy™ presents a means of going beyond “normal nutrition” by providing nutrients that most people simply cannot fit into their “normal diet.” Tonic Alchemy™ is loaded with the essential vitamins, amino acids, minerals and phytonutrients that we need on a daily basis to thrive in this modern world. But Tonic Alchemy™ does not just provide conventional nutrients – it transcends conventional nutrition. This blend of 91 superfoods contains literally thousands of phytochemicals, many of which are extremely rare and yet incredibly valuable to human health and wellbeing. Almost every vitamin, mineral, amino acid and co-factor so far discovered in whole natural foods has multiple roles to play in nurturing and protecting the human body and mind. Yet conventional nutrition in our modern society is very limited for many people due to lack of variety, lack of fresh living foods, and due to the adulteration and destruction of nutrients during food growing and processing. And, of course, many of the foods we find ourselves exposed to are in fact harmful and contribute to disease and degeneration. We all need to eat as well as possible to counterbalance the harsh and often-unnatural environmental forces and stress of the modern world. Tonic Alchemy™ is all about variety. Various forms of fresh water algae have earned a place in the superfood pantheon because of their incredible nutritional profiles and “nutrient density.” A number of seaweeds, especially the brown seaweeds, are included because of their extraordinary and safe detoxification and protective actions in humans and because of their rich nutrient profiles. Certain vegetables and sprouts have likewise been proven to be extraordinary sources of nutrients that promote glowing health. Many superfruits are included for their incredible antioxidant activities and for other reasons. Certain mushrooms are included for their potent immune modulating functions and other benefits, especially for the cardiovascular, neurologic and hepatic functions of the body. Tonic Alchemy™ also features adaptogenic herbs that contain substances that fortify our body in many ways and help us adapt to the harshness of this polluted, hazardous, stressful world. There are thousands of “herbs” in the world, but only those in an elite group are known as the “tonics,” or by the Asian term “superior herbs.” And these are not just the normal commercial grade tonic herbs found elsewhere – these are the premium tonic herbs in the world sourced from the most remote and pristine regions. They are the supertonic herbs. Living probiotic microbes are featured to help re-establish the intestinal microbial balance.   By consuming Tonic Alchemy™, a person is assured that they are consuming a full range of the world’s ultimate life-enhancing foods and tonic herbs. These nutrients help protect our body from toxins, ailments and even accidents. They enhance our immunity, cellular respiration and metabolism, illness control, tissue regeneration capacity, and longevity. Furthermore, they can play a huge role in our performance on every level of our life. Super nutrition can enhance intelligence, intuition, creativity, work performance, athletic performance, sexual performance – and even our personality and attitude toward life, work and family. There is nothing in life that is not influenced by our nutrition, and Tonic Alchemy™ provides amazing nutrients that can help every person to attain optimal personal achievement and well being.

Profound Essence   Profound Essence is a powerful primal essence formulation. It is suitable for those who require maximum restoration of essence after extreme or prolonged stress, illness or old age. It is particularly suitable for those women who have been pregnant and for those who have just given birth to a child. Essence Restorative tonifies Kidney essence (Yin and Yang), builds blood, tonifies Qi and purges false fire.    The formula is significantly strengthened by combining with Deer Placenta, which is the most potent Jing restorative known to Chinese tonic herbalism. To further enhance the functions of this formula, drink one or two packets of Healer's Tea every day.    The Herbs in Profound Essence   Yin Jing is easily depleted by excessive stress, over work, and by excessive sexual activity (beyond the body’s actual capacity) and drug abuse. As the Yin Jing becomes depleted, Yang is left uncontrolled and false fire conditions can easily develop, resulting in hyperactive Yang. If the condition is left untreated, severe damage will result. Yin Jing is synonymous with life itself.  It protects our youthfulness. When a person runs low on Yin Jing, they age very quickly.  When a person runs out of Yin Jing, they die. Therefore, Yin Jing deficiency is very serious and must be avoided at all cost. But if Yin Jing deficiency does occur, it must be treated as quickly and effectively as possible. That is where Tortoise Shell comes in.  It is powerful, effective, and quick. If the symptoms of exhaustion do include hyperactive symptoms, such as afternoon fevers, inflammation, sore throat, swollen lymph glands, etc., the Tortoise Plastron is blended with cold herbs like raw Rehmannia, Phellodendron and Anemmarhena.  This combination will replenish fluids (Yin) and Kidney Yin (Yin essence). Furthermore, to protect the Jing, “astringent” herbs are important to prevent “leaking” of Jing during the process of restoration.   Plastrum Testudinus (Tortoise Plastrum)   Plastrum Testudinus (Tortoise plastrum) is an important tonic, used routinely in “restorative” formulas for people who are experiencing exhaustion. It replenishes bodily fluids, and settles unruly wind, which manifests in Yin-deficiency cases as inflammation, pain, cramps, fever, dehydration, insomnia, etc.  Due to its Yin nourishing ability and to the fact that it is a cold herb, it is capable of extinguishing false fire conditions anywhere in the body. If some one is thoroughly exhausted but is not yet showing such hot symptoms, or if the hot symptoms have already been overcome but more restorative therapy is required, then Tortoise Plastron and a variety of cooling Yin herbs may be blended with Atractylodes and Poria to create a restorative formula.    White Atractylodes Rhizome and Poria   White Atractylodes and Poria are excellent Qi tonics that provide strength, boost the immune system and eliminate toxic fluids from the body. Dang Gui is the premier blood tonic of Chinese herbalism. White Peony Root builds blood, cleans blood and beautifies the skin. It has a relaxing effect on the muscles when combined with Licorice Root, as it is in this formula.   Eucommia Bark   Eucommia is a superb Yang Jing tonic, used to strengthen the back (especially the lower back), skeleton, and joints (especially the knees and ankles). Eucommia is widely used in China as a safe and effective Yang tonic for men and women. It is very well tolerated so it may be used by those in a very weak condition. Eucommia is believed to confer strength and flexibility to the ligaments and tendons. It is used to strengthen the back, knees, and the entire body. Dipasacus and Cuscuta are also excellent Yang tonics that restore the primal power of the body. They are also astringent and help retain Jing so that it is not easily lost. Dragon Bone is a mineral that is both calming to the nerves and an excellent astringent that controls Yang energy.   Raw Rehmannia Root   Raw Rehmannia confers strength to the Kidney system and relieves false fire.   Profound Essence is thus a blend of Yin and Yang tonics designed to build the entire system up from the roots. Again, Jing Formulation is significantly strengthened by combining with Deer Placenta, which is the most potent Jing restorative known to Chinese tonic herbalism. To further enhance the functions of this formula, drink one or two packets of Healer's Tea every day.   Traditional Function: Tonifies Yin Jing, Yang Jing, Qi, Blood, has Shen stabilizing and Jing astringent actions   Who can use it? It is suitable as a long term "restorative" Jing tonic for those who have been exhausted by overwork, excessive stress, pregnancy, substance abuse, chronic pain or chronic illness. It is also suitable for those who have reached mid-life or old age and who wish to replenish Jing, and who wish to further prevent degeneration.   Concentration: 10:1   Specifications: 100 Capsules 500 mg each   Ingredients: Cordyceps mycelium, Tortoise shell, Raw Rehmannia root, Bai-zhu Atractylodes rhizome, Astragalus root,  Dong quai root, Cuscuta chinensis seed, Dipsacus asper root, Eucommia bark, Achyranthes root, Chinese White Peony root, Aged Tangerine rind, Phellodendron bark, Anemarrhena rhizome, Honey Fried Chinese Licorice root, Dragon bone   Other Ingredients: Vegetarian capsules (Pullulan caps 100% natural, water-soluble polysaccharide produced through a fermentation process; vegetable origin; non-GMO; no starch, preservative or chemical modifications; gluten free.), rice powder.      Usage: Take 3 capsules, 2 times per day or as directed by a healthcare professional   Remember Ron Teeguarden’s “First Rule of Tonic Herbalism,” summed up in a single word –Compliance. If you don’t take the herbs, they won’t work.”

Deer Placenta The quintessential Jing tonic   Placenta is an embryonic tissue formed during pregnancy from the cells of the fetus. The unique biological compounds in placenta ensure that the fetus is supplied with the necessary nutrients and oxygen needed for successful growth. Chinese antiaging and restorative formulations have often relied upon placenta as a primary ingredient in formulations designed to rejuvenate the body. Deer placenta has been accepted as the premier source of placenta. Deer is considered to be a “higher order” animal, and deer placenta very closely resembles human placenta chemically. It is extraordinarily nourishing and is completely safe to consume.     Jing and Placenta   To appreciate placenta, you have to understand Jing, our fundamental life force. Jing is the primal energy of life. It is closely associated with our genetic potential, and thus is intimately associated with the aging process. The quantity of Jing determines both our lifespan and the ultimate vitality of our life. We are given a certain amount of Jing by our parents when we are born. We deplete our Jing through our living. When we run low on Jing, we show the signs of aging, and when we run out of Jing, we die. Because of its original role of nurturing new life, placenta is considered to be the most profound substance for replenishing Jing. At conception, Jing of the mother and father merge and become one within the new fetal cell and this new life takes up residence in the womb.  This united essence creates an energy which forms the foundation of the new human being's life.  It is called pre-natal Jing.  During pregnancy, the fetus relies upon the mother to nurture and protect the pre-natal Jing.  The placenta is the source of this nourishment. Taking deer placenta as a deep Jing restorative supplement is like plugging yourself into the wall socket and recharging your life battery. Deer placenta provides certain substances that have been shown to have a profound positive influence on the aging process.   IGF-1 and Hyaluronic Acid IGF-1 (Insulin-like Growth Factor-1) is a protein that promotes tissue growth, organ health, and healthy blood sugar levels. Almost every cell in the human body is affected by IGF-1, especially cells in muscle, cartilage, bone, liver, kidney, nerves, skin, and lungs. In addition to the beneficial insulin-like effects, IGF-1 can also regulate cell growth and development, especially in nerve cells, as well as cellular DNA synthesis. IGF1 mediates most of the growth-promoting and metabolic effects of growth hormone. Our body's demand for IGF-1 never decreases, but aging is accompanied by a loss of IGF-1. As our IGF-1 levels decrease, the physical exuberance and vitality that accompany youthfulness also recede. IGF-1 is a natural constituent of deer placenta, where it is found in high levels (IGF-1 is also found in deer antler). It is assumed that the deer placenta IGF-1, being a very large molecule, when consumed orally, is digested in the small intestines and broken down into amino acids and other components. The complete set of components provided by deer placenta of the IGF-1 may be used by the body to enhance innate IGF-1 production. Deer placenta’s complete amino acid profile is extraordinarily close to that of humans. And deer placenta is rich in hyaluronic acid, an essential component in many tissues of the body. Hyaluronic acid helps to support healthy skin, eyesight and joint function. A 150 pound man has roughly half an ounce of hyaluronic acid in his body, one third of which is turned over (degraded and must be re-supplied or re-made) every day.     NEW ZEALAND, a Di Tao™ source of deer placenta New Zealand is free from the major animal diseases found throughout the world. These diseases include “Mad Cow” disease (bovine spongiform encephalopathy), foot and mouth disease, rabies, chronic wasting disease, etc. Dragon Herbs regards New Zealand to be a Di Tao™ source of deer placenta. Its pristine environment contributes greatly to the health and vitality of New Zealand deer. We only use placenta that has been certified by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry of Australian government for pharmaceutical purposes.   Traditional Function: Tonifies Yin Jing, Yang Jing, Blood and Qi    Who can use it? Adults   Concentration: 20:1 extract   Specifications: 60 capsules 500 mg each   Precautions: If you are under a doctor’s care for any pre-existing medical condition, consult your physician before using this or any dietary supplement   Ingredients: New Zealand Deer Placenta (Cervus Elephus placenta)   Other Ingredients: Rice powder   Usage As a restorative: As a dietary supplement, take Deer Placenta for 100 days, 2-3 capsules 2 times a day. Once or twice a year: As a dietary supplement, take Deer Placenta for 30 days, 2-3 capsules 2 times a day.   Remember Ron Teeguarden’s “First Rule of Tonic Herbalism,” summed up in a single word –Compliance. If you don’t take the herbs, they won’t work.”

Frame Builder   The Main Herbs in Frame Builder   Eucommia Bark   Eucommia Bark was the second herb ever described in a written text on herbs in China, playing second fiddle only to Ginseng, “the King of Herbs.” Shen Nong, the great founder of Chinese herbalism, described Eucommia bark as “a superior herb that can prolong life.” A “superior herb,” by definition, is an herb that may be consumed daily for the purpose of promoting health and well being without side effects. Eucommia Bark has remained a virtual icon of tonic herbalism in Asia for thousands of years. It has been consumed by billions of people, and is consumed by millions of people today as a superior, life-enhancing tonic.   Eucommia Bark is traditionally used to tonify the Kidney, Liver and Heart functions, as described in Chinese health theory. It has a warm energy and is considered to be very strengthening, but it is not a “stimulant.” In fact, Eucommia Bark calms the nerves while strengthening the core of the body.   Eucommia Bark is the primary plant-sourced herb in Chinese herbalism used to tonify the Kidney Yang functions. Kidney Yang functions include such issues as our inner power, sexual vitality, structural integrity, mental creativity and resistance to disease.Eucommia is a superb Yang Jing tonic because it is simultaneously powerful and gentle. Its safety has been well established over many centuries. There has been no challenge to its safety in either historical or modern literature. It may be used continuously without causing over-excitation or imbalance of any sort. According to Chinese health theory, the Jing stored in the Kidneys is a determining factor in our potential longevity. Diminished Jing will result in premature aging and early death. Eucommia Bark helps restore spent Jing and helps maintain healthy levels of Jing once Jing levels are normal.   Eucommia Bark is traditionally considered to be particularly beneficial to the lower back, legs, and to the skeletal structure. And although Eucommia Bark is primarily known as a powerful Yang Jing tonic, it is also a strong Yin Jing nourishing herb. Because it provides both Yang and Yin, it is a superb herb for men and women alike and can be used by almost anybody to promote the functions of the endocrine system, to strengthen the physical structure, to promote sexual functions, to enhance normal growth, to promote healing, to promote the healthy functions of the cardiovascular system, and to enhance resistance to infection. EucommiaBark is thus the quintessential example of a safe, mild and potent Kidney tonic that builds Jing, Qi and Shen, with an emphasis on its quintessential Jing building capability.    Eucommia Bark's first fame is in its Kidney tonifying effects. It is in fact the primary herb in Chinese tonic herbalism for building a strong, sturdy, skeletal structure and strong, flexible joints.  It is used to strengthen the bones, ligaments and tendons, and has been used for centuries to help mend damage to these tissues, whether the damage is due to stress, age or trauma. Eucommia Bark is also the primary tonic herb of choice to strengthen the lower back and knees. Traditionally, it has been used to help with problems in the joints, including pain, stiffness, dislocation, swelling and weakness*. However, it is not a mere “remedy.” It is a tonic herb that strengthens structural tissue and improves structural competency at a fundamental level. Therefore, it is preferably used as a tonic herb to maintain the structural integrity of the body so that breakdowns in this system are much less likely, even as we age or are exposed to stress.   Drynaria Rhizome   Drynaria Rhizome tonifies the Kidney, promotes mending of bones and related structural tissues and stimulates hair growth. Drynariais considered to be the most important herb in the Chinese pharmacopoeia for healing damaged bone and ligaments. It is used in all formulas for broken bones and torn ligaments. It is also useful in the treatment of and recovery from sprains, contusions (bruises) and stress fractures. Drynaria has been explored deeply by martial arts practitioners in Asia for over a thousand years and its efficacy is very well established. In fact, the literal name of the herb in Chinese is “Mender of Shattered Bones.” Drynaria is usually used in combination with Dipsacus and other herbs to deal with the specific problems. Drynaria can be used like all Yang Jing tonics to strengthen the lower back and knees. It seems to have special efficacy in a high percentage of cases of tinnitus (ringing in the ears) and bleeding gums. Though it is traditionally considered to be effective for toothaches, I recommend you get to the dentist and get the problem fixed.    Dipsacus Root   Dipsacus

Heaven Mountain® Goji Berries, the only Goji berries that are snack-grade delicious™ Heaven Mountain® Goji Berries are plump, juicy, naturally sweet, and absolutely delicious. Unlike other Gojis on the market, Heaven Mountain® Goji Berries are sweeter, fleshier and have less seeds. They have a much higher moisture level which contributes to their texture as plump and juicy. Most Gojis on the market are rock hard. This is not without a reason. All the Gojis sold in the US come from China, whether they are labeled as Himalayan, Tibetan, or Wild. That translates to a very long transit time from the growing regions to the hands of the consumers. Typically, the berries reach the consumers at least 4-6 months after they are harvested. To stay shelf stable, most Goji farmers dry their Goji until the berries are very bone dry and very hard. After years of research and development, Dragon Herbs has developed a special handling process and a custom designed packaging that allows the berries’ natural moisture level to be retained while satisfying the shelf stability required in commercial trade nowadays. In a test conducted by an independent lab, Heaven Mountain® Goji Berries are shown to be twice as juicy as a competitor’s.  What makes Heaven Mountain® Goji Berries so special? Simply put, Heaven Mountain. Heaven Mountain is a remote mountain range in the northern region of Xin Jiang Province, China. In a more sophisticated way, the concept of Di Dao used in the world of herbalism can best describe the relationship between the geographical and geological features of the region and the phyto chemical profile of Heaven Mountain® Goji Berries.  The “Di Tao” of Herbs There’s a great concept in China known as Di Tao. The literal translation of Di Tao is “Earth Tao,” or “the Way of the Earth.” The Chinese dictionary definition of Di Tao is “from the place noted for the product ~ genuine, authentic, not from an inferior or counterfeit source.” According to the regulations of the Chinese Pharmacopeia, all herbal products manufactured and sold in China must utilize herbs that are Di Tao - that is, the herbs must come from a source that is considered legitimate and genuine. All plants are the product of their growing environment and conditions. Different regions have their distinctive make-up of water, soil, sunshine, climate, and biological distribution. The varying methodologies adopted by different regions in their cultivation, collection, and final preparation of the herbs further differentiate the herbs from different sources. The Di Tao source of an herb is gradually established through the historical use of the herbs. By documenting how herbs from different origins differ in their pharmacological effects on the human body, the regions or sources that produce the most desired results have slowly come to be recognized as the authentic genuine source, Di Tao, both by common knowledge among the practicing herbalists as well as by government supported official recognition in the materia medica. Heaven Mountain® Goji Berries is one such example. The water, the soil, the sunshine and the weather have the precise qualities necessary for producing the best, richest, tastiest, most potent Goji berries on Earth. As a result, they have an extraordinary and balanced phyto-nutrient profile.  Water As part of the enormous Gobi Desert that covers southern Mongolia and northern China, Xin Jiang receives little to no rain each year. Every drop of water in the growing fields is derived from the melted snow and glacial runoff from the pristine Heaven Mountain. This water is pure and structured – it is nature’s ultimate irrigation system.    Millions of people throughout Asia consume Goji berries every day for both their unique, satisfying flavor, and for their health benefits. In China’s first herbal encyclopedia, Shen Nong’s Materia Medica, written in the 1st century B.C., Goji was classified as a “superior tonic,” a class of herbs that people should take on an on-going basis to preserve youth and to promote general well being of life. Goji’s superior tonic classification has stood the test of time. Two thousand years later, Goji berries are still being consumed regularly throughout Asian civilizations for those purported reasons. We now know that Goji berries are a “high-ORAC” antioxidant-rich superfruit featuring important phytochemicals such a beta-carotene, zeaxanthin, betaine, polysaccharides (LBPs), trace minerals and vitamins.  Soil The virgin land of the Gobi Desert has little vegetation. It has a very high content of alkaline minerals. The pH level of the soil can be as high as 8.7 (17 times more alkaline than neutral) and the soil salt content can reach 1%. Few plants can survive in this kind of harsh environment. Goji, however, being an extremely adaptable plant, thrives here.  Daylight Duration Xin Jiang province has the longest daylight duration among all provinces in China (Tibet included). It averages 2550 to 3300 hours of sunshine per year. The intensive sun light allows for much more productive photosynthesis in the Goji plants, leading to more flesh, sweeter taste, and naturally, higher content of active ingredients such as Lycium Polysaccharides (LBP).  Precipitous Daily Temperature Fluctuation Another unique weather characteristic of Xin Jiang is the precipitous temperature fluctuation between day and night, usually as much as 36 to 45 °F within a single day. The locals joke that in Xin Jiang, no traveling is necessary in order to experience the four seasons within one day. It is quite common that you start the day with a winter jacket, strip down to a silk shirt at noon, then at night, you can enjoy their famous watermelons, next to a bonfire, that is. It is Heaven Mountain Goji’s superb adaptability that makes it a highly revered adaptogenic, stressfighting tonic herb. The Ministry of Agriculture of the People’s Republic of China has officially certified Heaven Mountain goji berries as Di Tao.   

- Strongly increases male libido - Supports healthy testosterone levels - Supports athletic power - Energizing and restorative - Indonesian Tongkat Ali, premium He Shou Wu and Mountain Ant - Tongkat Ali extract: 125kg of raw root material produces 1kg of extract powder Product Description Men and women in Asia have long regarded it as an art and a science to improve their sexual function, or to bring it back to life, and maintain it at youthful levels, especially when there has been an age-related decline. TomKat™ is a remarkable tonic formulation designed primarily for men. It is safe to consume and may be consumed for long periods of time (with occasional short breaks). It is composed of three substances, each of which has profound benefits on male sexual functions.* All three ingredients have been used for over a thousand years and are well known to be safe and effective. This formula includes 80% Sumatran Tongkat Ali extract. TomKat™ is made with Tongkat Ali the extracted root of Eurycoma longifolia, a tree found in the jungles of Sumatra. Sumatran Tongkat Ali is famous in Asia as the best source of this precious herb. It takes 200 pounds of highest quality raw Tongkat Ali root to make just 1pound of the concentrated powdered extract that we use to make Dragon Herbs TomKat™. That is called a 200:1 powdered extract. This is a VERY potent extraction. Tongkat Ali is an herb that is very widely used in Southeast Asia as a male sexual tonic – every man knows Tongkat Ali. Tongkat Ali has a measurable and obvious pro-sexual effect. Men who use this herb feel that their sex is “more direct.” Ejaculatory force diminishes for most men as they reach an age of around 50 and beyond; Tongkat Ali provides marked libido and ejaculatory support. Interestingly, Tongkat Ali is also an excellent immune tonic. TomKat™ is a tonic formulation, and all three herbs are considered safe to take indefinitely by adult men. In fact, in Asia, all three herbs are believed to support a long and healthy life. TomKat™ has a great general tonic action as well as being a superior male sexual tonic, promoting adaptability, peak immune functioning, vitality, and calm clarity. Calm, self- assured energy (power) is the generalized result of taking TomKat™. Ingredients: Tongkat ali root (125:1 extract), Changbai Mountain Ants, Prepared He Shou Wu root. Traditional Function Tonifies sexual functions, strengthens immune functions, tonifies Shen* Who can use it? Anyone Concentration 125:1 Specifications 100 Capsules, 250mg each Other Ingredients Vegetarian capsules, Rice powder, Bamboo extract powder, Calcium stearate. Dosage Take 2-6 capsules, 2 times per day or as directed by a healthcare professional.

He Shou Wu (Polygonum multiflorum) is among the very elite healthy-aging tonic herbs in the world. It is traditionally used to support the Liver, Kidneys, Brain and Sexual organs.  Regular consumption of this famous “longevity herb,” the root of Polygonum multiflorum, is used in Asia to help return an aging person to youthfulness and to keep a young person young. It is an unsurpassed Yin Jing tonic, as well as a major blood tonic. It is said to increase energy and to clean the blood. As an essence tonic, it is believed to be a powerful sexual tonic when consumed regularly. He Shou Wu is widely believed in China to increase sperm production in men and to increase fertility in women. It is used in almost all tonics that are believed in the Orient to nurture the hair and teeth. This herb has been consumed by almost every Taoist for the last thousand years, and is fundamental to the practice of the Taoist inner arts. It has been rated on a premier website on Chinese culture as the number one herb in Chinese herbalism for health, well-being and longevity.* Dragon Herbs has an exclusive supplier that provides fully mature He Shou Wu roots that have grown in the ground in a Di Tao (authentic) region for at least 8 years before harvesting (compared to the 1-year-old average on the American market). This He Shou Wu is then prepared by slow cooking in a specific black been for over 36 hours, meeting and surpassing ancient and modern preparation requirements. Dragon Herbs’ advanced extraction process results in a rich, delicious, full-spectrum, complete He Shou Wu tonic elixir that may be used throughout one’s lifetime.* Ingredients: Organic He Shou Wu root extract. Traditional Function Tonifies Blood and Jing, enriches the hair. Enters the Liver and Kidney meridians. Bitter, sweet, astringent flavor. Slightly warming. Who can use it? Adults Specifications 2 fl. oz. (60 ml) Other Ingredients Water, grain alcohol (30% by volume) Dosage 3-12 Squirts per day as desired or as directed by a health care professional. Shake well before use. The king of Yin Jing tonic herbs Made with 8-year-old semi-wild He Shou Wu roots Prepared by the traditional method with black beans Supports blood production Supports Jing restoration AND Jing maintenance Helps protect the brain Supports healthy aging

Bupleurum and Dragon Bone   The classical formula contains Rhubarb, which is laxative. In the Dragon Herbs version of Bupleurum and Dragon Bone, Rhubarb has been replaced by another Shen stabilizing herb, Uncaria, eliminating the laxative effect and strengthening the calming effect.   Formulas like Bupleurum and Dragon Bone have been widely used by spiritual seekers, particularly at the early stages of their spiritual work. This formulation stabilizes Shen and calms the emotions, allowing Shen to awaken. Bupleurum and Dragon Bone isstill widely used as a meditation formula. It calms the mind without causing drowsiness. It steadies the nerves and soothes the heart.    Dragon Herbs Bupleurum and Dragon Bone Formulation is suited to people of moderate to strong constitution who are suffering from stress with physical tension. It is sedating and stabilizing to the mind. It does not cause drowsiness for most people during the waking hours, but simply takes the edge off of tension-related nervousness and anxiety. It is used by people who are experiencing hypersensitivity of the nerves, palpitations caused by anxiety, chest tension, hypertension and insomnia due to anxiety, irritability, chronic anger, frustration, nervousness, hysteria, tension, spasms, tremors, insomnia due to excitability, grinding of the teeth during sleep, epilepsy and menopausal tension.*  It can be used by people who become easily frustrated and angry to establish a calm demeanor. Dragon Herbs Bupleurum and Dragon Bone Formulation is used to inhibit excitability due to an over-abundance of Liver Qi. It thus sedates the Liver (the nerves), resulting in calmness. It is superb at relieving “neurotic wry neck,” severe neck tension and spasms due to nervous tension.   Traditional Function Regulating the Liver, calming to the nerves, stabilizing Shen, supporting healthy energy and eliminating wind and evil   Who can use it? Strong people who are feeling the effects of excessive stress, nervousness and tension. It is known as the “lawyer's formula” inJapan.   Concentration: 10:1    Specifications: 100 Capsules 480 mg each   Ingredients Bupleurum root, Gambir stem, Dragon bone, Scutellaria baicalensis root, Oyster shell, Cinnamon twig, Poria sclerotium, PreparedPinellia rhizome, Ginger rhizome, Codonopsis root, Red jujube fruit   Other Ingredients: Vegetarian capsules (Pullulan caps 100% natural, water-soluble polysaccharide produced through a fermentation process; vegetable origin; non-GMO; no starch, preservative or chemical modifications; gluten free.), rice powder.    Usage Take 3 capsules, 2 times per day or as directed by a healthcare professional   Remember Ron Teeguarden’s “First Rule of Tonic Herbalism,” summed up in a single word –Compliance. If you don’t take the herbs, they won’t work.”

Super Jing Super potent Jing restoration and maintenance Deer Placenta, Cordyceps, Dendrobium stems, Eucommia bark and 8 other superb tonic herbs Helps restore lost Jing Supports healthy stress response Made with top quality herbs Supports Taoist yoga practice Quick acting Jing tonification Product DescriptionSuper Jing is a powerful primal essence formulation suitable for those who require maximum restoration of Jing. Super Jing tonifies Kidney essence (Yin and Yang), builds blood and tonifies Qi. This formula contains most of the major Jing tonic herbs. It also contains powerful yet gentle Qi tonics that enhance vitality. Super Jing Formulation is thus a blend of Yin and Yang tonics designed to build the entire system up from the roots. It is suitable for those who seek maximum restoration of Jing.*Ingredients: Cordyceps mycelium powder, Deer Placenta powder, Dendrobium stem, Chinese Asparagus root, Raw Rehmannia root, Astragalus root, Eucommia bark, Prepared Rehmannia root, Cornus fruit, Codonopsis root, Ophiopogon tuber, Phellodendron bark.Traditional FunctionTonifies Kidney essence (Yin and Yang), builds blood, tonifies Qi.* Neutral in temperature formula that enters the interior primarily through Kidney and Liver channels.Who can use it?It is suitable for adults who seek maximum restoration of JingSpecifications100 Capsules, 500mg eachOther IngredientsPullulan polysaccharide, Rice powder, Bamboo extract powder, Rice Extract Blend.DosageTake 3 capsules, 2 times per day or as directed by a healthcare professional.

TreasuresJing, Qi and BloodTreasure Rating*****Atmospheric EnergyWarmTasteSweet and SaltyOrgan Meridian SystemsKidney, Heart and LungPart Used and FormCleaned, boiled New Zealand Goat PlacentaPrimary FunctionsTo tonify Yang and nourish Yin Jing, to build Qi and BloodQualitiesGoat Placenta is the quintessential Jing restorative tonic.JingTo appreciate placenta, you have to understand Jing, our fundamental life force. Jing is the primary energy of life. It is closely associated with the aging process. The quantity of Jing determines both our lifespan and the ultimate vitality of our life. We are given a certain amount of Jing by our parents when we are born. We deplete our Jing through our living. When we run low on Jing, we die. Because of its original role of nurturing new life, placenta is considered to be the most profound substance for replenishing Jing. At conception, Jing of the mother and father merge and become one in the womb. This united essence creates an energy which forms the foundation of the new human being’s life. It is called pre-natal Jing. During pregnancy, the fetus relies upon the mother to nurture and protect the pre-natal Jing. The placenta is the source of this nourishment. Taking Goat Placenta as a deep Jing restorative supplement is like plugging yourself into the wall socket and recharging your life battery. Goat Placenta provides certain substances that have been shown to have a profound positive influence on the aging process.Goat Placenta Placenta is an embryonic tissue formed during pregnancy from the cells of the fetus. The unique biological compounds in placenta ensure that the fetus is supplied with the necessary nutrients and oxygen needed for successful growth. Chinese anti-aging and restorative formulations have often relied upon placenta as a primary ingredient in formulations designed to rejuvenate the body. Goat Placenta has been accepted as the premier source of placenta. Goat is considered to be a “higher order” animal, and Goat Placenta very closely resembles human placenta chemically. It is extraordinarily nourishing and is completely safe to consume.IGF-1 and Hyaluronic AcidIGF-1 (Insulin-like Growth Factor-1) is a protein that promotes tissue growth, organ health, and healthy blood sugar levels. Almost every cell in the human body is affected by IGF-1, especially cells in muscle, cartilage, bone, liver, kidney, nerves, skin, and lungs. In addition to the beneficial insulin-like effects, IGF-1 can also regulate cell growth and development, especially in nerve cells, as well as cellular DNA synthesis. IGF-1 mediates most of the growth-promoting and metabolic effects of growth hormone. Our body’s demand for IGF-1 never decreases, but aging is accompanied by a loss of IGF-1. As our IGF-1 levels decrease, the physical exuberance and vitality that accompany youthfulness also recede. IGF-1 is a natural constituent of goat placenta. It is assumed that the Goat Placenta IGF-1, being a very large molecule, when consumed orally, is digested in the small intestines and broken down into amino acids and other components. The complete set of components provided by Goat Placenta of the IGF-1 may be used to enhance innate IGF-1 production. Goat Placenta’s complete amino acid profile is extraordinarily close to that of humans. And Goat Placenta is rich in hyaluronic acid, an essential component in many tissues of the body. Hyalunronic acid helps to support healthy skin, eyesight, and joint function. A 150 pound man has roughly half an ounce of hyaluronic acid in his body, one third of which is turned over (degraded and must be re-supplied or re-made) every day.NEW ZEALAND, a Di Tao source of goat placentaNew Zealand is free from the major animal diseases found throughout the world. These diseases include “Mad Cow” disease (bovine spongiform encephalopathy), foot and mouth disease, rabies, chronic wasting disease, etc. Dragon Herbs regards New Zealand to be a Di Tao source of Goat Placenta. Its pristine environment contributes greatly to the health and vitality of New Zealand goat. We only use placenta that has been certified by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry of Australian government for pharmaceutical purposes.*Suggested UseAs a restorative, as a dietary supplement, take Goat Placenta for 100 days, 2 capsules 2 times a day. Once or twice a year, as a dietary supplement, take Goat Placenta for 30 days, 2 capsules 2 times a day.Each bottle contains 60 vegetarian capsules, 500 milligrams each.. This is a concentrated product. New Zealand Goat Placenta is a 20:1 extract.

Shou Wu Formulation   Shou Wu Formulation is a Jing tonic designed to nourish the Kidney Yin, build and maintain Qi, and to enrich and maintain the blood. Shou Wu Formulation can be used as a basic Essence (Jing) tonic by men and women. It is a superb rejuvenation formula. The formula is headed by Polygonum multiflorum (He Shou Wu), one of the most powerful tonic herbs known to mankind. In addition it contains other major tonic herbs. This product supports adaptability, enhances sexual and mental energy, supports the back and knees, supports hair growth, fortifies the senses, builds blood and supports the reproductive tissues and organs in healthy men and women. It is a primal Jing tonic that may be consumed for a lifetime.*    The Herbs in Shou Wu Formulation   He Shou Wu Root   Polygonum multiflorum is one of the most important and widely used Chinese tonic herbs. It shares the position as the primary essence tonic of Chinese herbalism with Goji Berry and Prepared Rehmannia Root. The He Shou Wu plant is traditionally believed to be capable of absorbing huge amounts of Qi from the earth it grows in, and stores this Qi in its root system. He Shou Wu (Polygonummultiflorum) is a tonic to the Kidney and Liver functions. It helps tonify the vital essence and blood. He Shou Wu is a very effective blood tonic. It has been used for this purpose for over two thousand years. Recent research corroborates this ability to build healthy red blood cells in healthy individuals. It supports healthy muscles, tendons and bones. It also helps support healthy aging, helps maintain the youthful condition and color of the hair, helps maintain healthy sperm and ova, and helps support the back and knees of normal, healthy individuals. It is the premier longevity herb of Chinese tonic herbalism.   Prepared Rehmannia Root   Prepared Rehmannia Root is traditionally said to be the “Kidney’s own food.”  It is a fundamental Kidney tonic in Chinese tonic herbalism, and is considered to be a primary longevity herb. It is found in a great many common “anti-aging” formulations. It is considered rejuvenating and life supporting.     Prepared Rehmannia Root is a fundamental Yin Jing tonic, providing Yin Jing directly to the Kidney system. The “Kidney” system in Chinese philosophy encompasses the tissues and functions associated with the skeleton, adrenals, sexual glands and organs, the renal system, and the ability to store Jing. Prepared Rehmannia Root is said to benefit sexual functions in men and women and is included in almost every formula that is designed to strengthen reproductive functions, including fertility in healthy individuals. It forms the Yin base of many men’s potency formulas.    Prepared Rehmannia Root is a major blood tonic in traditional Chinese herbalism. This is of course of special importance to women, who always need to rebuild blood. Prepared Rehmannia Root, when combined with Dang Gui becomes an even more potent blood tonic. Dang Gui is Chinese herbalism's premier blood tonic.    Prepared Rehmannia Root is usually combined with at least one Qi tonic to improve its assimilation and effectiveness. In this formula, Eleuthero (Siberian Ginseng), a major Qi tonic, is used. Eleuthero is a superb adaptogen and is also an excellent blood tonic. It quickly increases vitality as well.   Aged Citrus Peel, Red Jujube Date, Licorice Root are all Qi tonics that have the special purpose of helping to regulate Qi and improve digestion and assimilation of the main herbs in this formula. He Shou Wu and, to an even greater degree, Prepared Rehmannia are very rich, so these three herbs are included to make the He Shou Wu and Prepared Rehmannia easily digestible.*   Traditional Function: Tonifies Yin Jing and Qi   Who can use it? Shou Wu Formulation can be used as a basic Essence tonic by anyone, young or old, male or female. It is a superb antiaging and rejuvenation formula.   Concentration: 10:1   Specifications: 100 Capsules 500 mg each   Ingredients: He Shou Wu (Polygonum multiflorum) root, Dang Gui root, Eleuthero root, Prepared Rehmannia root, Aged Tangerine rind, Red Jujube fruit, Chinese Licorice root.   Other Ingredients: Vegan capsules**, bamboo powder.   Usage:Take 3 capsules, 2 times per day or as directed by a healthcare professional   Remember Ron Teeguarden’s “First Rule of Tonic Herbalism,” summed up in a single word – Compliance. If you don’t take the herbs, they won’t work.”   **Pullulan caps 100% natural, water- soluble polysaccharide produced through a fermentation process; vegetable origin; non-GMO; no starch, preservatives or chemical modifications; gluten free.

Primal Yin Replenisher   Taking this formula is like recharging a drained battery.   Primal Yin Replenisher may be consumed continuously until energy is fully restored. Older people can continue to take this restorative formulation on an on-going basis.   Dendrobium Stem, Prepared Rehmannia, and Raw Rehmannia Root are powerful Kidney tonics that nourish Yin Jing. They restore Yin Jing, and nourish bodily fluids. Red Peony Root is a blood tonic and blood cleanser. Anemarrhena Rhizome andPhellodendron Bark support the effects of the other herbs.   Dendrobium is an herb favored by Taoist Master Sung Jin Park, Ron Teeguarden’s primary teacher. Dendrobium is famed in Taoist herbal tradition for its quick action at restoring Yin Jing and fluids associated with Yin Jing.   This formulation is made with superior grade herbs. Dendrobium, the lead herb is this formulation, in particular comes in many grades and varieties. It is one of the premier herbs of Chinese herbalism. There are at least one hundred varieties of Dendrobium available in the Chinese herbal trade, some much more effective than others, and some with entirely different effects. Entire companies are devoted to collecting the many varieties that are available. Dendrobium is an endangered species in the wild, so Dragon Herbs does not use wild Dendrobium. Dragon Herbs sources super-premium cultivated Dendrobium for use in this product.*   Traditional Function: Nourishes Yin, Nourishes blood and strengthens the bones*   Concentration: 10:1 concentrated powdered extract   Specifications: 100 Capsules 500 mg each   Ingredients: Dendrobium stem, Raw Rehmannia root, Prepared Rehmannia root, Chinese Red Peony root, Anemarrhena rhizome, Phellodendronbark.   Other Ingredients: Vegetarian capsules**, rice powder.    Usage: Take 3 capsules, 2 times per day or as directed by a healthcare professional   Remember Ron Teeguarden’s “First Rule of Tonic Herbalism,” summed up in a single word – Compliance. If you don’t take the herbs, they won’t work.”   **Pullulan caps 100% natural, water- soluble polysaccharide produced through a fermentation process; vegetable origin; non-GMO; no starch, preservatives or chemical modifications; gluten free.  

Schizandra & Lycium Drops, composed out of Schizandra and Goji (Lycium barbarum) tincture has served as the masthead of our tincture product-line for twenty-two years. Every month of every year, it is always our number one selling tincture. There must be something very special about it in order to maintain such dominance among elite herbal connoisseurs for over two decades without ever falling off the throne.According to the great Taoist Master Sung Jin Park, the blend can restore youthfulness, slow down aging, invigorate all twelve meridians, increase vitality, calm the nerves, nourish and cleanse our blood, protect the liver, strengthen the mind, improve sexual functioning for both men and women, improve respiratory functions and beautify the skin.Though this is a long list of potential benefits, Master Park's claims are based on over two thousand years of experience by Asian people with this combination. These claims are all classical benefits believed to be derived from these two remarkable tonic fruits.  What does Goji & Schizandra Drops do? Traditional and Modern Conventional Asian Functions Primary Functions: Promote radiant health on all levels and to protect the body and mind. To nurture Yin. Promote adaptability. To help maintain a happy healthy mood.Secondary Functions: Protect the liver. Nourish the blood. Strengthen the eyes. Help maintain healthy sexual function. Strengthen the mind.Treasures: Jing, Qi, ShenAtmospheric Energy: WarmTaste: Contains all five flavors: Sour, sweet, salty, pungent, slight bitter.Organ Associations: All 12 organ/meridian systems. Name Change We've changed the name from Schizandra & Lycium Drops to Goji & Schizandra Drops. Many people are looking for a quality Goji extract and we felt they could find it easier with the new name using the more popular nomenclature (the name "Goji" had not been coined when we first created the product 22 years ago). The product is still 50% Goji and 50% Schizandra, so in this regard there is no change. We hope all you "old timers" don't take any offense or become confused by this name change. Made with Fingerprint Identical Transfer Technology™ (FITT™) Over the years, we have made Goji & Schizandra Drops (formerly called Schizandra & Lycium Drops) with several different producers, each with slightly different extraction technologies, secrets and skills. For the last few years, we have been thinking about using FITT™ to make our tinctures, which is a green technology that uses a room temperature process to extract herbs so as to preserve all the valuable components in their natural state and proportion. This proprietary extraction technology captures the original phytochemical profile of a botanical (the plant’s fingerprint) and transfers its safely and almost identically into the final extract, preserving the aroma, color and taste of the plant perfectly.  Recently, we were overwhelmingly successful at extracting very high quality Deer Antler as a water-alcohol extract (a tincture) with FITT™. We were so impressed with what we got out of the Deer Antler that we have now switched our production of Goji & Schizandra Drops to FITT™. We’ve been working on it for more than two years and have produced samples with FITT™ a couple of different times to make sure we should make the switch. Each time, our herbalists and local testers raved about the samples and implored us to make the move. The results are amazing! We are surprised that a tincture could be this good! It is potent and it is incredibly delicious, in its own unique way of course (we’re sure you’ll love it). Our in-house herbalists and local clients have practically gone off the deep end for this new FITT™ Goji & Schizandra Drops.  

Changbai Mountain Ant Drops Changbai Mountain Ant Drops is a full-potency hydro-ethanolic extraction of one of the most powerful tonic substances known. This is a very high potency Mountain Ant extract. It is made with clean, farmed Polyrhachis Ant from Changbai Mountain in remote northeastern China (Manchuria). Chinese Mountain Ant Polyrhachis Ant is one of the adaptogenic superstars of Chinese tonic herbalism. Classically considered one of the “forever young foods” incorporated into daily diets, Polyrhachis Ant is widely consumed in Asia as a dietary supplement for its many known benefits. This Mountain Ant is famous for supporting many important life functions and for its replenishing tonic properties of restoring Qi, increasing vitality and nourishing the blood. Polyrhachis Ant is also one of the few truly powerful adaptogenic substances of the earth, helping the body to naturally adapt to change and common stress as efficiently as possible. Polyrhachis Ant is one of the few ‘herbs’ that gives quick Qi to the brain and body, while simultaneously restoring its original source, the Kidney Yin, creating its supertonic reputation for both Qi and Jing. Polyrhachis Ant regulates Yin and Yang throughout the body and supports the regulatory functions of the immune system. The thymus gland is an important organ of the immune system and stimulates the production and replication of lymphocytes. Recent research demonstrates that Polyrhachis Ant can support the functions of the thymus gland.  Polyrhachis Ant is a source of zinc; it has the highest known content among all living organisms. Being a critical element in healthy human sexual function, zinc is known as the ‘harmonizing’ element in Japan, for its support of ‘harmonious relations’ between couples. Studies have shown that regular consumption of Polyrhachis Ant provides useable zinc. While supporting the balance and delivery of hormones within the body, Ant is NOT itself a source of hormones and can be safely consumed by both men and women, young and old.  Of over 400 known species of ants that have been studied in China alone, Polyrhachis vicina is the only species of Ant approved by the China Ministry of Public Health as a diet supplement. Polyrhachis vicina Ant contains more than 8 kinds of amino acids, crucial to the upkeep of a robust, resilient body. Polyrhachis Ant contains essential vitamins B1, B2, B12, D and E.  As much as 67% ofPolyrhachis vicina Ant’s dry weight is protein, and Polyrhachis Ant contains more than 20 trace elements such as magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, iron and selenium, as well as many essential enzymes. Polyrhachis Ant contains bioavailable ATP, providing energy directly and rapidly to the human body through intracellular transfer, and superoxide dismutase (SOD), a potent anti-oxidant enzyme. Polyrhachis Ant has shown to support liver functions. Ant has also been shown to support important normal immune functions that help maintain health. As a renowned Jing Yin tonic, Polyrhachis Ant strengthens the entire Kidney and adrenal system, supporting the musculoskeletal system, while also supporting sexual function. In Asia, Mountain Ant is considered an aphrodisiac (“Ginseng is the king of herbs, but Mountain Ant is the herb of kings”). Ant supports the nervous system, supports digestive functions and supports the natural moment-to-moment detoxifying functions throughout the body.  Polyrhachis Ant is known to increase the production of DNA and RNA within the cell itself. A unique set of aldehyde compounds found in Polyrhachis Ant is believed to contribute to the Ant’s unparalleled physical strength, known to be able to lift up to 100 times their own weight.  This aldehyde provides the great tonic action for the human body.* Traditional Function: Qi tonic, adaptogen* Who can use it?  Anybody seeking a powerful adaptogen. Ant tonics are popular as pre-workout elixirs. Ant is an ideal tonic for athletes. Concentration: 8:1 Specifications: 2 .fl. oz. Ingredients: Changbai Mountain Polyrhachis Ant, Red Jilin Ginseng root, Goji berries, Schizandra fruit. Other Ingredients: water, alcohol. Usage: 3-12 squirts per day or as directed by your health care practitioner. Remember Ron Teeguarden’s “First Rule of Tonic Herbalism,” summed up in a single word – Compliance. If you don’t take the herbs, they won’t work.”  

Product Description Dragon Jing is the most powerful Yang formula, virtually identical to a formulation originally used by a Chinese emperor reportedly with over a thousand concubines. Dragon Jing is designed to quickly and unfailingly tonify the Gate of Life Yang (sexual power functions). This is our most potent Yang tonic in capsule form. Dragon Jing is made from super-premium Di Tao (authentic source) raw materials including Sika Deer Antler tips and Korean Red Ginseng. Dragon Jing is designed for men who are sexually active. It should be used in a program that also contains Yin Jing herbs. For example, Ant Essence, Shou Wu Formulation and Healer’s Tea partner up very well with Dragon Jing to create a powerful men’s Jing program. Dragon Jing builds virility. It increases sexual desire and improves sexual performance.Ingredients: Deer Antler tips powder, Chinese Red Ginseng extract powder, Epimedium leaf, Cistanche stem, Cinnamon bark, Cynomorium stem, Eucommia bark, Cnidium seed, Cuscuta seed, Polygala root, Cornus fruit, Goji berries, Schizandra fruit. Traditional Function Tonifies Yang* Hot blend directed to the primal core. Enters the Kidney channels. Hot in temperature. Who can use it? Those men who desire to tonify Yang and to support their sexual functions Specifications 100 Capsules, 500mg each Other Ingredients Vegetarian capsules, Rice powder, Bamboo extract powder, Rice extract blend. Dosage Take 3 capsules, 2 times per day or as directed by a healthcare professional.

Natural Woman™     a.k.a. Bupleurum and Peony Combination This traditional formulation is primarily used by women to support healthy hormone balance and establish physiological and psychological balance. It is used to support the regulatory functions that maintain the menstrual cycle. It has the additional function of supporting emotional balance. For that part of the month "when nothing's right." This formulation has been used for centuries with great success. This is the classical "Bupleurum & Peony Combination" made with premium grade herbs. It has been called “Man’s best friend.” Natural Woman™ supports a normal, healthy attitude during PMS. It has been used to relieve mild pain and discomfort. It can help quell mild nervous irritability, stress and frustration associated with the premenstrual and menstrual period.                                                                                                                        In addition to these benefits for premenstrual and menstrual women, Natural Woman™ helps nurture blood and supports the Kidney. By warming the Kidney function, this formula tends to support healthy female libido, metabolism and vitality.   Traditional functions: Nourishes blood, supports menstruation, stabilizes Shen. Supports functions associated with premenstrual balance. Provides mood support to premenstrual and menstrual women.*                    Who can use it? Women who wish to support their female cycle. Those women who experience mild mood changes, cramps, and edema associated with the menstrual cycle Concentration: 7:1 Specifications: 100 Capsules 500 mg each Ingredients Bupleurum root, Dang Gui root, Dried Ginger rhizome, Chinese White Peony root, Bai-zhu Atractylodes rhizome, Poria sclerotium, Tree Peony root bark, Chinese Licorice root, Chinese Mint leaf, Gardenia fruit. Other Ingredients: Vegetarian capsules**, rice powder. Usage: Take 3 capsules, 2 times per day or as directed by a healthcare professional. Remember Ron Teeguarden’s “First Rule of Tonic Herbalism,” summed up in a single word – Compliance. If you don’t take the herbs, they won’t work.” **Pullulan caps 100% natural, water- soluble polysaccharide produced through a fermentation process; vegetable origin; non-GMO; no starch, preservatives or chemical modifications; gluten free.

Rehmannia Six Combination   Rehmannia Six Combination is one of the most important and commonly used Yin Essence (Jing) tonics. It builds Yin Jing. It is a superb tonic for maintenance and support of Yin Essence in older men and women. Rehmannia Six has a broad range of applications and is suitable in any situation where one needs to restore Yin Jing.   Steamed Rehmannia is the leading herb in this formula. It is a warm, moist, Kidney Yin and Blood tonic. Its heaviness helps constrain uncontrolled Yang. Rehmannia supports the lower back, supports the brain and bone marrow, and benefits hearing function.  Rehmannia, Dioscorea and Poria can all support the healthy metabolic function. These three herbs also have a strengthening effect on the body and spirit. Rehmannia, Dioscorea and Cornus help to support hearing. In men, Rehmannia and Dioscorea support sexual function. This formula may provide prostate support in older men.   Rehmannia, Cornus and Moutan all support the Liver Yin as well as that of the Kidney.  Rehmannia and Poria have a tonifying and calming effect on the Heart. Dioscorea and Poria strengthen the Spleen's digestive function, aiding healthy nutrient absorption.    This is the classical Rehmannia Six Combination used for centuries in Asia. What distinguishes Dragon Herbs RehmanniaSix Combination from other brands is the quality of the herbs used to produce it and the production technology.   ALL HERBS in China (and from most places) come in different grades based upon their variety, seed stock, growing source, growing conditions, care of the cultivators or collectors, and processing at various stages of the supply chain and during production.   That’s a lot to consider. But Dragon Herbs does take ALL these factors into account in selecting our raw materials and in producing our herbal products.    Rehmannia Six Combination is so widely consumed in China that many domestic herb factories produce it. Most of this production uses low grade herbs for price reasons. Many of the peasants of China take Rehmannia Six Combination, so many factories produce it with very cheap materials so that it costs just pennies.    Dragon Herbs does not use low grade, less effective, raw materials for Rehmannia Six Combination or any of its products. Dragon Herbs identifies sources of the BEST raw material, the kind preferred in Shanghai or Hong Kong by those who know herbs and want the best. We use this premium material to produce this important formula.    Production technology also matters. Most factories just throw the herbs into a tank and cook the whole thing for a couple of hours, then they make a powdered extract of the tea using a lot of excipient (usually not natural). Dragon Herbs uses low temperature extraction using very pure water and no chemicals. We add the herbs carefully at incremental stages. Some of the herbs in Rehmannia Six Combination can only be cooked for a few minutes. These “short cook” herbs are cooked separately and carefully and added at the end. For example, the Moutan in Rehmannia Six Combination must be cooked just for a few minutes at most because of its aromatic oil content.   One very important process that most factories skip involves the collection of aromatic oils from the tea. Real Rehmannia Six Combination has a sweet-spicy aroma. This is from the aromatic oils in the herbs. If the herbs are overcooked and the oils are allowed to evaporate, the true power of Rehmannia Six Combination cannot be achieved – even if good quality herbs are used.   Dragon Herbs always processes its herbs using an “oil trap.” An oil trap is a sophisticated device connected to the extraction system. It captures evaporating aromatic oils and collects them in crystallized form. These collected essential oils are therefore not lost. They are added back into the extract at the end of the process. And this makes ALL THE DIFFERENCE!   When you smell Dragon Herbs Rehmannia Six Combination, and other Dragon Herbs powdered extracts, you can always smell the aromatic oils. These oils are not present in most other brands of powdered extract. It is something we pay extra for, but you the customer don’t. We know that for an herbal extract to work, it must be made correctly and with the best technology available in the world.*   Traditional Function: Tonifies Yin Jing, nourishes the Kidneys, can provide prostate support in men*   Who can use it? For those who wish to tonify their Yin Jing and fortify the Kidney, especially useful for generally healthy men and women over 50 years of age to support healthy aging.   Concentration: 7:1   Specifications: 100 Capsules 500 mg each   Ingredients Prepared Rehmannia root, Cornus officinalis fruit, Chinese Yam rhizome, Poria sclerotium, Alisma plantago rhizome, Tree Peony root bark (Moutan).   Other Ingredients: Vegan capsules**, rice powder.   Usage: Take 3 capsules, 2 times per day or as directed by a healthcare professional.   Remember Ron Teeguarden’s “First Rule of Tonic Herbalism,” summed up in a single word – Compliance. If you don’t take the herbs, they won’t work.”   **Pullulan caps 100% natural, water-soluble polysaccharide produced through a fermentation process; vegetable origin; non-GMO; no starch, preservatives or chemical modifications; gluten free.

Super Yang Jing Drops   Super Super Yang Jing Drops is made from the most powerful Yang tonic herbs used in Chinese herbalism. This is an 8:1 hydro-ethanolic extract (very potent). It is designed for fast action, but also has profound long term cumulative benefits.   Yang tonic herbs are strengthening, invigorating and warming. Many of the Yang tonics have traditionally been held in the Orient to be potent sex tonics. The herbs in this formula are the most powerful of the Yang tonics. These same herbs have historically been used in tonic formulations used by Asia's richest men. In fact, this formula is based on an 11th century sex manual which describes formulations used by the emperor of China, a man who had several thousand concubines! This formula is a healthy adaptogenic and contains many of the most important anti-aging herbs. It contains ingredients such as Deer Antler Tips, Epimedium, Red Ginseng and Cistanche - herbs known around the world to promote sexual power. In fact every herb in the formula promotes the vitality of the Kidney system, tonifies Kidney Yang and stokes the Fire of Life. The herbs in this formula, such as Deer Antler Tips, He Shou Wu, Cordyceps and Schizandra are also famed for their general health benefits and as anti-aging agents. Combined and cooked together,Super Yang Jing Drops is a superb general tonic for highly active individuals.   ONLY SUPER-PREMIUM GRADE HERBS ARE USED TO PREPARE THIS PRODUCT. Due to the supreme quality of the raw materials used to make this product, Super Yang Jing Drops is unmatched in the American market. The formula contains no additives or chemicals. It may be used for an extended period of time (even a lifetime) or it may be used intermittently.   Traditional Function: Very yang tonifying formulation   Who can use it? Men who wish to increase Yang energy   Concentration: 8:1    Specifications: 2 Fl. Oz.   Ingredients: Epimedium leaf, Deer Antler Tips, Cistanches root, Cordyceps mycelium, Chinese Red Ginseng root, Astragalus root, Polygonum multiforum root, Sea Dragon, Prepared Sichuan Aconite root, Cuscuta seed, Schisandra fruit, Eucommia bark, Cornus officinalis fruit   Other Ingredients: Water and alcohol   Usage: 3-12 droppers per day or as directed by your health care practitioner   Remember Ron Teeguarden’s “First Rule of Tonic Herbalism,” summed up in a single word –Compliance. If you don’t take the herbs, they won’t work.”

Deer Antler Drops   Deer Antler is considered to be one of the "big three" ultimate “herbs” (dietary supplements) of China - Ginseng, Reishi Mushroom and Deer Antler. All three are tonic herbs that have been used since pre-historic times to prolong life, improve energy, to protect the body and to promote wisdom. They are not used to treat any kind of ailment, but to support normal healthy life functions so as to promote wellbeing and longevity. Deer Antler is a Yang Jing herb, but it also tonifies Yin Jing, Qi, Blood and Shen. It therefore tonifies all three Treasures.    Deer Antler contains mucopolysaccharides that promote the regeneration the antler tissue in the deer. This same substance supports regeneration of tissue to those who consume it.   Deer Antler extract is considered to be the most powerful Yang tonic dietary supplement and is usually the main herb in any formula in which it is included. Deer Antler is used by athletes to support muscular strength. Deer Antler extract consumed as a dietary supplement supports the human in vivo production of IGF-1, a vital substance closely related to human growth hormone that regulates metabolism and hormone functions.    Deer Antler extract is used to support the skeletal structure, especially the back and knees. Deer Antler helps support cartilage and joint function.   As a dietary supplement that supports neurological functions, Deer Antler extract is also widely used to support mental power.     Deer antler has also been demonstrated to support cardiovascular function.    Deer Antler extract contains hyaluronic acid, a natural substance, also produced in the human body, that maintains elasticity of the skin and connective tissue.    Deer Antler is also well known as a sexual tonic for both men and women. Deer Antler is suitable to both men and women, though men will generally consume Deer Antler in larger quantities. It is a Yang tonic that helps restore sexual vigor and performance for decreased sexual function associated with aging.   Why Dragon Herbs Deer Antler Drops is Unique   Dragon Herbs Deer Antler is a unique product in the U.S. market. There are dozens of other “deer velvet” products available, but Dragon Herbs Deer Antler Drops is the ONLY product made ENTIRELY from Deer Antler tips. What does that mean? And what does that mean for you?   Deer Antler grows from its “tips.” As it grows, the soft body of the antler hardens, while the growing tip remains soft and bio-chemically rich. It is just like the fresh leaves at the tip of a growing plant. It has been estimated that 90% of the biologically active constituents of the ENTIRE antler is contained in just the last inch of the antler, known as the "tip," even if the antler is 18 inches long. The tip of the antler is of course more expensive than the lower parts of the antler, because those deep into the trade know that this is the most valuable part. This has been true for a thousand years. However, since the tip contains most of the active constituents of the entire antler, it is in fact a fabulous value. It may cost three times as much, but it is at least 10 times as potent. Again, Dragon Herbs ONLY uses tips (the soft last inch of the deer antler) to make its Deer Antler products, including Deer Antler Drops. We never use the "middles" or "bottoms" of the antler since these parts are hardened, dry and lack the chemical components that make Deer Antler biologically active in humans.    Unfortunately for consumers, other companies are now putting the word “tips” on their description of deer antler. They are doing this in response to Dragon Herbs educating the public about the differences in deer antler products. However, they show no evidence of actually using tips.     A deer antler, as sold in a Chinese herb shop, is divided into three divisions, tips, middles and bottoms.  That part growing closest to the end, usually the last inch of each branch of the antler, is called the tip.  The segment from that beginning of the tip to the fork of the antler is called the middle and the main trunk of the antler is called the bottom. All three segments of the deer antler are used in Chinese tonic herbalism. The bottoms, because they are the largest segment, are most commonly available and most widely used in commercial products. The middles and tips are generally only available in herb shops, except in rare products that feature these segments.    A Note about the Deer   Dragon Herbs deer are farmed in Changbai Mountain, and are certified by the Chinese Ministry of Health to be clean and safe. Since the deer are so valuable and since deer antler is essentially a renewable “crop,” deer are highly protected in all Asian countries. They thrive under the conditions established. The antler is cut off the live deer when the antler has developed either two or three branches, yet remains relatively soft (depending on the part of the antler) and covered by “velvet,” usually in the month of June in China.   The Dragon Herbs team has visited the deer farm of our supplier in a beautiful valley on the Western slope of Changbai Mountain, a volcanic region in Manchuria, on many occasions and can testify that the deer are in fantastic health and are well cared-for. The deer are fed their favorite natural diet, including mulberry leaves, their favorite food. The deer are housed in clean  open sheds with corrals where they have 24/7 opportunity to move about and eat. They are allowed to run freely in the hills associated with the farm during the day, and at night return to the protected housing where they are kept safe from predators (wolves and large cats).    The deer used by Dragon Herbs are NOT killed to harvest their antlers. The antlers are humanely and painlessly collected from male deer in the early summer – when the antler is about six weeks old and still covered in a coat of “velvet” – females do not produce antler, except for elk, which Dragon Herbs does not use. After this harvesting, the deer then grow new antlers as the season progresses and this second set of antler is not harvested. Because the antlers that do grow into the fall are smaller, the male deer tend to fight considerably less. The life expectancy of the male deer from whom the antler are collected is significantly longer than that of wild deer, who often die as a result of excessive male-with-male libido-driven fighting and from starvation. Far more of the male deer mate as a result of this process, which makes them very happy indeed. Deer are highly valued in the Chinese culture and are respected and loved by their care givers. Deer are considered in Asia to be a “higher order” animal.   Quality - Different Species, Different Results   Selecting high quality deer antler is an art. There are many sources, grades, cuts and qualities --- and there are counterfeits. The antler plays a major part in male sexual role of the male deer. Larger antlers are produced by deer that are more sexual and this deer antler is more potent. However, size alone will tell you only a little about the quality of a selection of deer antler. Dragon Herbs has used the same established source of deer antler tips for many years.   Deer Antler can have a number of origins. Deer Antler entering the American market may originate in China, Russia, Mongolia, Alaska or New Zealand. All of these places have robust Deer Antler businesses. They all produce excellent deer; however, the quality will differ depending on the processing and the variety of deer.    Sika Deer is considered to be the best deer antler, but it is rare. These are small spotted deer that are natural to northeastern Asia. This kind of deer has been absolutely revered in Asia for its deer antler since ancient times. Over hunting reduced the supply to nearly zero, but they are now humanely farmed in northeastern China and their antler is again available in limited quantities. This deer is also known in China as the “spotted deer” and as the “flower deer,” since their white spots are actually shaped like a flower. You will see the Sika deer alongside Shou Lao, the God of Longevity, in old Chinese paintings, and also alongside Magu, the Goddess of Youth and Beauty. The symbolism is obvious. The Sika is a small deer and its antlers are likewise small. But small is not the issue, potency is. These deer are extremely well cared-for. This is the most valuable antler in the world.   Previously, Dragon Herbs only used Sika Deer Antler in its private reserve productions, but now it is available to everyone, so long as it is available each year.    And remember, the tips are by far the most precious and most expensive part of the deer antler. Due to our on-the-ground connections in Asia, we can provide this premium quality Deer Antler at the same price, or lower, than inferior products.   And remember, these deer are protected and live an astounding life. These deer live longer than fully wild deer. They are allowed to roam free during the daytime in local hills and forests, and then they return to their shelter at night where they are fed mulberry leaves, their favorite food. Do not fear for our deer, they have it very good.   Mallow Deer, also known as the “horse deer,” is another popular variety of deer from which their antler is harvested. This is the most common variety of deer antler available in China. It is very good (but not as good as Sika deer antler). Mallow deer farms are abundant in northeast China. These very hardy, very large deer (thus the name “horse deer”) produce large antlers and therefore are valuable to the farmers on a pound-by-pound basis. These deer are well cared-for.   Red Deer from New Zealand is commonly sold in the U.S. market. New Zealand is a very special place. It is clean and its government keeps it that way. Deer farming is a big industry in New Zealand. Red deer produce quality antler, though not as potent as the antler from Sika or Mallow deer. These deer are very well cared-for. A large number of the New Zealand deer are slaughtered for their meat, which is consumed in Australia and exported overseas. The deer are not nearly as protected in New Zealand as they are in China.   Dragon Herbs has established a permanent relationship with a Sika Deer cooperative in Changbai Mountain. Currently, due to our good fortune, Dragon Herbs only uses Sika Deer to produce all of its Deer Antler products, including Deer Antler Drops. And from these Sika Deer, we only use tips cut from the last ¾ inch of the antler.   This is why Dragon Herbs Deer Antler Drops is a unique deer antler product in the American market.    Primary Functions:  To tonify the Kidney Qi and fortify Yang.  Also tonic to Yin Jing and Blood, and supporting to the sinews and bones. Supports the heart and mind.   Treasures: Jing (Yin and Yang), Qi (especially Blood) and Shen   Atmospheric Energy: Warm   Taste: Sweet and salty   Channel Associations: Liver and Kidneys. Also tonifies the Heart and Brain, and the Governing, Conception, Penetrating and Belt Channels of the Extraordinary Channels system.   Uses   Deer Antler is the most precious and the most potent of the substances that fortify the yang energy of the Kidney. Deer antler is widely used in Asia, and now throughout the world, to support adrenal, reproductive and brain functions. It is universally believed in the Orient to support sexual strength and to support virility and fertility. In the highly regarded tenth century Taoist manual on health and sexual conduct, The Essence of Medical Prescriptions, compiled by a Chinese physician living in Japan by the name of TambaYasuyori, it was said that:    “There is nothing better than deer antler to cause a man to be robust and unaffected by age, not to tire in the bedroom, and not to deteriorate either in energy or in facial coloration.”   Deer antler is commonly used in combination with most of the major Qi tonic herbs such as Ginseng and Astragalus, and with all of the major Yin and Yang Jing-building herbs such as Goji Berry, Morinda root, He Shou Wu, Epimedium (Horny Goat Weed), Schizandra, Mountain Ant, etc.   Although deer antler has always been used to help build blood and support blood circulation, modern research has supported deer antler’s reputation as a heart tonic. Particularly the alcohol extract of deer antler is consumed for this purpose. Deer antler is tonic to the marrow, which produces blood. Marrow tends to degenerate as we age and deer antler is believed to support marrow maintenance. This may be a major aspect of deer antler’s youth preserving ability.   Consistent long-term use is believed to re-build deep life force, preserve youthfulness and to enhance longevity.     Scientific Knowledge   Deer antler is a rare type of organ in the higher animal kingdom. It is one of the few complex organ structures which regenerates in an annual rhythm and which will regenerate if shed, cut or broken off. This regenerative power is what has most intrigued scientists in recent years, just as it has the Asian people through the ages.     Studies conducted in Europe indicate that the ability to regenerate is partially due to the rich supply of substances known as ectosaponins. These complex chemical agents are found more abundantly in lower animals, in which the ectosaponins cause a wide variety of tissues to regenerate. The ectosaponin in deer antler is very similar to ectosaponins found at the tail bases of many lizards, such as the Gecko lizard, and in the legs of star fish. If the tale is broken off a Gecko or similar lizard or the appendages broken off a starfish, these appendages re-grow --- bone, connective tissue, nerves, blood vessels, flesh and all (no bones in star fishes). The ectosaponins extracted from deer antler, as well as from Gecko and star fish all have shown remarkable regenerative effects on all types of tissue, including nerve tissue, which generally does not regenerate significantly.    Research indicates that moderate doses of the alcohol extract of deer antler supports cardiovascular function by helping to support cardio-regulatory mechanisms, and by supporting circulation.     Numerous studies done in China, Japan, Russia and Korea have shown that deer antler supports muscular and mental endurance, supports sleep and supports normal appetite. Deer antler has been shown to support the oxygen uptake of the brain, liver and kidneys in laboratory animals. It also supports red and white blood cell production in laboratory animals.     Deer antler extract provides minerals, amino acids, and other nutrients.     Deer antler supports insulin-like growth factor IGF-1 functions in the human body.    •           IGF-1 supports immune functions •           IGF-1 supports muscular the metabolic functions that provide strength and endurance •           IGF-1 supports normal growth •           IGF-1 supports cardiovascular functioning •           IGF-1 supports sleep functions •           IGF-1 supports eyesight, including night vision.*   Traditional Function: Reinforcing Kidney Yang, tonifies Yin Jing, tonifies blood*   Who can use it? Those who wish to increase primal Yang energy   Concentration: 4:1   Specifications: 2 fl. oz.   Ingredients: Deer Antler tips.   Other Ingredients: water, alcohol.   Usage: 3-12 droppers per day or as directed by your health care practitioner.   Remember Ron Teeguarden’s “First Rule of Tonic Herbalism,” summed up in a single word – Compliance. If you don’t take the herbs, they won’t work.”

Product DescriptionGinseng Supportive Combination™ is arguably the greatest classical general Three Treasures tonic formulation in Chinese herbalism. Strongly supporting all three Treasures, it has a tonifying and balancing effect by nourishing Yin and Yang Jing, building Blood, strengthening the Qi, and stabilizing the Shen. Ginseng Supportive Combination™ is composed of great tonic herbs, masterfully combined to make the formula more than a mere sum of its component parts. This formulation does contain Panax Ginseng. Its name has been somewhat inaccurately translated as Ginseng “Nutritive” Combination and Ginseng N Combination by other brands. Ginseng Supportive Combination™ is a superb general tonic, tonifying all three Treasures — Jing, Qi and Shen; and all five primary organ systems — Kidneys (Water), Liver (Wood), Heart (Fire), Spleen (Earth) and Lungs (Metal). Dragon Herbs identifies sources of the BEST raw materials, the kind preferred in Shanghai, Tokyo or Hong Kong by those who know herbs and want the best. We use this premium material to produce this important formula.Ingredients: Chinese Ginseng root, Astragalus root, White Atractylodes rhizome, Poria sclerotium, Dang Gui root, Prepared Rehmannia root, White Peony root, Polygala root, Schizandra fruit, Red Jujube Dates, Cinnamon twig, Fresh Ginger rhizome, Chinese Licorice root, Aged Tangerine rind.Traditional FunctionTonifies Qi and Blood, builds Yin Jing and supports Yang, stabilizes Shen*Who can use it?AdultsSpecifications100 Capsules, 500mg eachOther IngredientsVegetarian capsules, Rice powder, Bamboo extract powder, Rice extract blend.DosageTake 3 capsules, 2 times per day or as directed by a healthcare professional.

Duanwood Reishi Drops – 8 oz Super potent hydro-ethanolic extraction “Herb of the Immortals” Made with organically grown Reishi Remote Mountain grown Grown on natural forest logs Immune modulating Supports intelligence Supports Liver functioning Product Description Reishi mushroom is arguably the greatest tonic herb on earth. It is certainly one of the most revered herbal substances in Asia, ranking as one of the elite herbal supplements for the attainment of glowing health, longevity and spiritual attainment. It has maintained that reputation for at least 2,500 years, and its reputation and value are only increasing. Reishi, also known by its Chinese name of Ling Zhi or its botanical name of Ganoderma lucidum, is extremely safe and non-toxic. Duanwood™ Reishi is an organically cultivated variety of Reishi that has potent immune tonifying potency.This product is made from 100% Duanwood™ Reishi, and is rich in all of the components that make Reishi great. The Reishi is grown on logs cut wild from the forest. Duanwood Reishi is far more powerful than common hothouse (plastic bag) Reishi and Reishi mycelium, the most common sources of “reishi” raw materials on the American market. “Duan” means “original and authentic.” So “Duanwood” means “authentic wood” — the same exact wood Reishi grows on in nature. Duanwood Reishi™ is Dragon Herbs’ proprietary cultivated Reishi, grown in a remote high mountain forest on Wuyi Mountain, naturally irrigated with mountain spring water, in air as fresh as any on earth, in pure virgin mountain-forest soil. The logs are sustainably wild harvested. All this yields the most potent Reishi.Ron Teeguarden has been selling Reishi since 1976, which makes this his 40th anniversary in the trade. Ron has visited several dozen Reishi plantations in Asia. When Ron states that this is the best cultivated Reishi in the world, it is based on deep experience. Duanwood™ Reishi is made with 50% Reishis that are on the verge of going to spore and are at peak energy. The other 50% are mushrooms that have gone to spore the very day they are collected. Reishi spores have special qualities that enhance the overall benefits of this extract. Reishi spores are a profound Jing and immune tonic. *The terms Duanwood™ and Duanwood Reishi™ are trademarks of Dragon Herbs.Ingredients: Duanwood Reishi fruiting body.Traditional FunctionTonifies Qi, promotes circulation and tonifies Lungs, Spleen, Heart, Kidney and Liver.Who can use it?AdultsConcentration8:1Specifications8 fl. oz.Other IngredientsWater, Grain Alcohol (30% by volume)Dosage3-12 droppers per day as desired or as directed by your health care practitioner

Will Strengthener  a.k.a. Will Power   It is said in the Far East that “will power” is the fourth Treasure – the first three Treasures being Jing (Essence and Life Force), Qi (Vitality and Protection), and Shen (Spirit and Mind). This ranking as a “Treasure” is of profound importance to those of us who desire to evolve. With will power, we can achieve even superhuman power. With will power, we can resist the temptations that drag us down and slow down or block our progress to enlightenment.   The understanding of will power as a superior human trait goes back to the dawn of mankind. The development of will power has been made part of the Taoist and Buddhist practices for over two thousand years. Long, long ago, Taoists incorporated herbs into their Taoist Path programs. Herbs, primarily tonic herbs, play a key role in the promotion of radiant health and clear state of mind required for Taoist training. Certain herbs became known to promote different mental capabilities. Several herbs specifically became known to promote a sense of purpose and to be able to foster will power. Thus formulations composed of these herbs were created and passed on from teacher to student over hundreds and thousands of years. Dragon Herbs Will Strengthener is one of these ancient formulas.   Will Strengthener is based on a wonderful tonic herb now called Polygala. Polygala is combined with herbs that strengthen Qi and Shen, helping us to remain "centered" during stress and thus allowing us to persevere through difficulties. Will Strengthener can be used by anyone wishing to build will power in order to achieve new heights and to break old habits, no matter how deeply engrained. *   Will Strengthener opens the Penetrating Vessel, also known as the Central Channel or Chong Mei. The Penetrating Vessel is an energy channel that runs inside the body from the perineum (a point between the legs) to the crown of the head, in front of the spine and through the brain. All of the major energy centers of the body are located along its route. These are known in Chinese as the Dantian (and in India as the Chakras). All in all, there are ten Dantian. Three of the Dantian are considered so major that they are the primary fields of energy focused upon by adepts to attain enlightenment and “immortality.”   Will Strengthener opens the Penetrating Vessel and helps to connect the various energy centers. In particular, it helps to connect the lower Dantian in the abdomen, associated with the Kidneys, with the Middle Dantian associated with the Heart. This opening helps to reconnect primordial healthy union of Heart and Kidney, uniting physical love with emotional love and helping to regulate Heart and Kidney, Water and Fire.   A similar formula was traditionally used in Chinese Taoist and Buddhist monasteries. When new monks entered the monastery they were given this formula to help them let go of old habits, attachments and addictions. It also provided the energy and focus necessary to take on the many new disciplines and challenges associated with spiritual practice. This is a very effective and practical formula.   Will Strengthener is one of the most useful “tools” in all of herbalism. All spiritual practice centers around the ability to “let go” and to form healthy, natural, harmonious patterns. This formula dramatically supports this process.   Some individuals may notice significant attitude and habit-related changes immediately, while others may need up to several weeks or even months. Eventually, when the energy centers are reconnected, the individual will begin to notice that they have eliminated bad habits.   This formula may cause abundant dreaming in some individual at the beginning or when it really starts working. These dreams will always prove valuable in the individual’s growth and are not to be feared or overlooked.  Will Strengthener should always be used with other tonic herbs to build and regulate the Three Treasures, and may be used with remedial herbs to correct overt imbalances. This formula is a “Shen stabilizing” formula and may be used by those experiencing emotional upheaval.   The Herbs in Will Strengthener   Polygala Root   Polygala is one of the truly extraordinary tonic herbs in the entire Asian tonic herbal system. This herb first attained wide use in Taoist circles because it was believed to have powerful mind and spirit-developing power. In fact, Polygala root was believed to be an empowering substance in the class with wild Ginseng and Ganoderma in this regard. This root is traditionally used as a Shen tonic to relax the mind, and calm the emotions. However, it does not relax the mind in entirely the same manner as many Shen stabilizing herbs --- Dragon Bone and Polygonum stem for example.    Instead, many people claim that it enhances dreaming and aids in creative thinking. And it not only aids creative thinking, but the ability to manifest our ideas. The “Will Strengthener” is believed to have the ability to support that part of the psyche which we call the “Will.” Taoists have long recommended using Polygala to support the focusing of the mind and to empower our thoughts so that they may be made real. The Taoists taught that our creative visualization, which they call Yi, could be brought to reality by the Will. Thus the Will had to be strengthened. In fact, the Will is considered to by the fourth Treasure in what otherwise is called the Three Treasures system. Thus Polygala, as a Will-strengthening herb, ranked extremely highly on the list of important herbs in the Taoist pharmacopoeia.    It supports our Will to do new things, to achieve new heights. It supports our Will so that we can start to work on a new project, to start exercising, to start and continue whatever we need to do to grow, to become a great human being. That is the magic of Polygala, the “Will Strengthener.”     The Love Herb   Polygala has another unique quality that sets it apart from most other herbs, including the tonic herbs. It has the ability to connect the Kidney (sexual) energy with the Heart (love) energy. It does this by opening the energy flow between the Heart and Kidney known as the Penetrating Vessel. The Penetrating Vessel is one of the energy channels that regulate the functions of the body-mind. It is called a “psychic channel” by the Taoists. It is called a psychic channel because the flow of energy in this channel can be controlled by those who are adept in “inner alchemy” (the yogic and tantric arts).   Commonly, this vessel is blocked, resulting in a de-linking of our sexual power and our emotional feelings. It is essential for our true health and well being that feelings of love and the functions of sex are united. Consuming Polygala for a period of time will have this result. Polygala, the main ingredient in Dragon Herbs Will Strengthener, provides a unique power to deepen our experience and our feelings, and to bring new levels of happiness into our lives.    Spirit Poria   Spirit Poria is a very powerful Shen stabilizing herb that calms the mind and heart. It is the mycelium of a fungus known as Poria cocos that grows on the deep roots of old pine trees. Spirit Poria is specifically the center of the fungal mass, where the host wood root runs. The pine root is allowed to remain and represents about 20% of each slice of Spirit Poria. The chemistry and the energy of the wood is changed by the mushroom and is no longer simply pine root.   This ancient fungus is used to stabilize Shen and calm the mind, to support the Spleen and transform dampness. It is tonic to Shen and Qi associated with the Heart, Spleen and Kidney functions. Spirit Poria is a very good Shen tonic herb. It was used by Taoists and has been held in the highest esteem by spiritual seekers in Asia. It is believed by the Taoists to have a very special power to lift Shen and to help develop the Spirit. It has acquired a special reputation for its overall emotional balancing benefits.   By stabilizing the emotions, the true mind is able to develop fully, unhindered by emotional distraction. Spirit Poria has the ability to move water and support the immune functions.   Dragon Bone   Dragon Bone is the fossilized bones of prehistoric animals such as mastodon, wooly rhinoceros, hipparion, deer, oxen, etc. Most Dragon Bone is chunks of white mineralized vertebral or extremities bone. We believe that most of the Dragon Bone obtained by Dragon Herbs is derived from hairy rhinoceros, and its authenticity as fossilized bone has been determined by laboratories specializing in this analysis in China. This is NOT an animal product. It is a mineral supplement.   Dragon Bone is an extremely useful "herbal" substance. Dragon Bone, being a mineral, is rich in calcium and other trace minerals that can benefit the body in many ways. It is used to relieve irritability, anger, tension and dizziness caused by hyperactivity of Yang. Dragon Bone has wonderful benefits for those experiencing mental and emotional agitation and anxiety.    Taoists practitioners and Chinese Buddhists often used Dragon Bone at the initial stages of their training in order to calm the mind so that they could make quick progress in their meditation practices. Since agitation was considered to be anathema to a Taoist, Dragon Bone provided a powerful tool in gaining a grip on one’s emotions. Of course, the Taoists combined the consumption of Shen stabilizing herbs with mind training, and the results were quick and profound.   Dragon Bone's calming effect can be just as useful in our modern, generally hectic society. In fact, Dragon Bone is one of the most useful and effective substances in Chinese herbalism. This rich source of minerals has excellent relaxing effects on the nerves and muscles.   Astragalus Root, Codonopsis Root, Eleuthero Root (Siberian Ginseng) and Licorice Root are very powerful Qi tonic herbs. Dragon Bone is extremely effective at restraining night sweats in weakened individuals, especially when taken with Jing and Qi tonic herbs such as Codonopsis Root, Eleuthero Root (Siberian Ginseng), Licorice Root and Astragalus Root – as it is in Will Strengthener.  Because Will Strengthener contains these four powerful adaptogenic tonic herbs, it has long term anti-stress activity and is a powerful protector. It is very beneficial to the digestive system and to the production of energy from the food we eat. It supports our capacity to breathe deeply and to extract Qi from the air we inhale.   Aged Citrus Peel and Licorice Root are Qi regulators that aid in the digestion and assimilation of these herbs.     Ophiopogon Tuber moistens the lungs and cools the Heart. Asparagus Root (Tuber) nurtures the lungs, Stomach and Kidney and provides Yin. Asparagus Root is an excellent heart tonic that allows Shen to flourish. It does this by cooling the Heart in the same manner that Ophiopogon does.   Schizandra Berry is a powerful tonic herb. It is a staple in tonic formulations used by those who are trying to transform their lives on mental, psychic and emotional levels. Schizandra has been found to support memory and mental processes. Ophiopogon, Asparagus Root and Schizandra all give support to the Lungs. They support deep breathing. They also improve the absorption of Qi from the air we breathe.   White Peony Root cools and purifies the blood.   Conclusion   All together, these herbs open all eight “psychic channels,” especially the Central Channel, fortify Shen, build Jing and Qi, and adjust the bodily and psychic energy, resulting in more focused Will Power.*   Who can use it? Anyone   Concentration: 10:1   Specifications: 100 Capsules 500 mg each   Ingredients Polygala root, Dragon bone, Eleuthero root, Ophiopogon tuber, Chinese Asparagus root, Schizandra fruit, Spirit Poria sclerotium, Astragalus root, Codonopsis root, Chinese White Peony root, Chinese Licorice root, Aged Tangerine rind.   Other Ingredients: Vegetarian capsules**, Tapioca Powder, Rice Hull Extract, calcium stearate.   Usage: Take 3 capsules, 2 times per day or as directed by a healthcare professional.   Remember Ron Teeguarden’s “First Rule of Tonic Herbalism,” summed up in a single word – Compliance. If you don’t take the herbs, they won’t work.”   **Pullulan caps 100% natural, water- soluble polysaccharide produced through a fermentation process; vegetable origin; non-GMO; no starch, preservatives or chemical modifications; gluten free.

Desert Cistanche Drops Cistanche, the King of Desert Herbs Desert Cistanche Drops is a very potent Yang tonic preparation made from one of the world’s truly elite tonic herbs, Desert Cistanche. It has been used for centuries by men to enhance male sexual function and power, and many women consume it as well. Desert Cistanche Drops is made with large wild Cistanche (Rou Cong Rong in Chinese) from the desert of Western Mongolia and Inner Mongolia as it rises westward toward the Heaven Mountains of Central Asia. Genghis Khan consumed Desert Cistanche every day. This unrivaled tincture is rich and pleasant to the palette. Traditionally in Chinese health philosophy, a range of functions including the sexual, renal, structural (skeletal), neurological, marrow-supporting and endocrine functions, and their related tissues, are known collectively as the “Kidney.” Desert Cistanche is a superior “Kidney tonic herb” that may be used by men or women, though it is most widely used by men to promote sexual power and virility. It is famously known as the “Stalk Enlarger.” It has gained the traditional reputation of strengthening male erections, intensifying orgasms in both men and women, and for enlarging the penis. Cistanche is also considered to be an excellent mood supporting herb. (No scientific-consensus substantiation is available yet for any of these traditional “benefits.” Cistanche is NOT an E D drug, and is not used to treat, cure or prevent any disease. It is a tonic herb, a kind of superfood that promotes optimal functioning of normal bodily functions.) Cistanche is famous for being simultaneously powerful and gentle. It is both Yang and Yin. Its actions are profound and unmistakable, but its actions as a Yang tonic are said to be “calm and smooth,” meaning that it is not sudden or harsh. Research on Desert Cistanche A set of constituents known as PhGs (phenylethanoid glycosides) are the primary constituents of Cistanche for tonifying Kidney functions. These Cistanche glycosides are quite similar to those of Rehmannia, another well-known Kidney tonic herb. Rehmannia is considered to be a Yin Kidney tonic. In fact, three of the primary glycosides found in Cistanche are also found in Rehmannia, along with Rehmannia’s primary glycoside, catalpol. Rehmannia and Cistanche are both rich in sterols such as sitosterol. Thus, it seems that the “gentle” nature of Cistanche, generally considered a very potent Yang tonic, is due to having constituents that also nourish Yin. Recently, there has been increasing scientific attention on Cistanche for its remarkable anti-aging, antioxidant and neuroprotective bioactivities. Pharmacological studies show that saponins called cistanocides, related to the ginsenosides of Ginseng and the astragalosides of Astragalus, are major active components of Cistanche. These cistanocides contribute to an energy tonifying, adaptogenic range of actions. Cistanche long ago earned the honorable title of “Ginseng of the Desert.” Cistanche also contains a rich array of volatile oils, iridoids, lignans, alditols, oligosaccharides and polysaccharides that contribute to its many tonic functions. Galactitol and the oligosaccharides moisten and nourish the colon and support normal healthy bowel functions. This is one of the primary functions of Desert Cistanche. Cistanche polysaccharides and cistanocides are responsible for improving body immunity. The Rich History of Cistanche Shennong first described Cistanche 2,500 years ago Shennong, one of the founders of Chinese culture and the author of the world’s first herbal text, had this to say about Cistanche: “Cistanche has a salty taste. It mainly treats the five taxations and seven damages, supplements the center, eliminates cold and heat and pain in the penis, nourishes the five viscera, strengthens Yin, and boosts Jing and Qi. In females, it makes pregnancy possible and treats concretions and conglomerations. Protracted taking can make the body light.” In fact, Cistanche is not really salty though it grows in alkaline soil; it is actually sweet and rich-tasting. It is not bitter, salty or pungent. To an herbalist’s palette it is quite delicious. Cistanche has been used in traditional formulations as a tonic to restore and support Kidney functions and to tonify Jing, and thus to help restore and maintain youth and to prevent hasty degeneration with aging. Shennong is one of the greatest herbal geniuses in the history of mankind. He developed the principle of three levels of health practice and of herbs, and virtually single-handedly launched Chinese herbalism. He described 360 herbs in his great herbal text, Shennong’s Pharmacopeia Asian sex manuals always recommend Desert Cistanche as a long term tonic to build primal power and enhance endowment Numerous classical Asian manuals on both herbalism and sexuality describe Cistanche in much detail. For instance, it was mentioned no less than one hundred times in The Essence of Medical Prescriptions (984 A.D.) in the sections on men’s health, sex, Yang tonics and physical empowerment. This is one of the most honored medical texts for Oriental medical practitioners still in existence. One of the sections focused entirely on the bedroom arts, and Cistanche was the primary herb used in numerous formulations for men. It was referred to routinely as the “stalk enlarger,” in reference to the “jade stalk” or penis. The herb remains extremely popular in Asia. Products featuring Cistanche are found in all herb shops. Cistanche has a colorful reputation in China, since everyone knows what it does. Desert Cistanche Drops is made from large three-to-four year old Cistanche stalks collected in the wild Inner Mongolian desert. This product is NOT made with commercial grade Cistanche. It is made with grade A+ wild Cistanche stalks. The infamous Genghis Khan, who fathered literally hundreds of children in his lifetime and who has left the largest substantiated genetic trail of any single man in human history, consumed Desert Cistanche every day as a tonic. His Y-chromosome is today found in an estimated 16 million of his male–line progeny in a vast swath of Asia from Manchuria to Central Asia, and more recently throughout the world. That’s one of every 200 males on earth today. Cistanche grows wild in the regions that were first controlled by Genghis Khan (Inner Mongolia and Heaven Mountain). Wild Cistanche is collected in arid regions that are untouched by civilization. More Research on Desert Cistanche Cistanche may benefit learning and memory A study entitled “Cistanche enhances learning and memory by inducing nerve growth factor” (published in The Journal Behavioral Brain Research, Jan 20, 2011) reports that Desert Cistanche extract increased nerve growth factor (NGF) induction in animal cells. NGF and NGF–like molecules have potent biological activities such as promoting neurite outgrowth, protecting neurons (preventing neuronal death), supporting synapse formation, and enhancing learning and memory functions. Cistanche extract significantly enhanced learning and memory in mice, and the memory improvement function was determined to be a result of up-regulation of the nerve growth factor. NGF has also been demonstrated to have an association with the feelings of romantic love through a pathway associated with dopamine. Cistanche may have cardio-protective and respiratory benefits In a study entitled “Herba Cistanche extract enhances mitochondrial glutathione status and respiration in rat hearts” (published in Pharmaceutical Biology, May 2010), Cistanche has been shown to enhance mitochondrial ATP generation. ATP is the “energy-rich molecule” at the root of all living vitality. Treatment with an alcohol extract of Cistanche enhanced mitochondrial glutathione status and increased mitochondrial membrane potential. Glutathione is one of the three primary innate antioxidants produced by humans to fight off free radicals. In addition, an increase in respiration was observed in mitochondria from Cistanche-treated rat hearts. The enhancement of mitochondrial glutathione status and functional ability may be related to cardioprotection afforded by Cistanche. (Desert Cistanche Drops is both an alcohol extract and a water extract so that all constituents are extracted.) This is the analytical laboratory at the facility Dragon Herbs uses to produce Desert Cistanche Drops and most of our other “Drops.” The equipment is state of the art. More research on the actions of Cistanche PhGs In the review section of an article in the Journal of Food Analysis, it is stated that the major active components of Cistanche deserticola, PhGs, have been reported to have cardioactive, hepatocyte protective, antioxidant, antibacterial, and neuroprotective activities.  Here are some of the established functions of the main PhGs in Cistanche deserticola (Desert Cistanche) mentioned in the review:   Cistanoside A exhibits an anti-inflammatory effect. Cistanoside C possesses DNA-repair effects. 2’-acetylacteoside exhibits antioxidant, DNA-repair and neuroprotective effects. Isoacteoside possesses antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and vaso-relaxant activities. Acteoside exhibits both estrogenic and anti-estrogenic effects, probably acting as a regulator. Acteoside also exhibits anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities. Isocistanoside C has antioxidant activity. Echinacoside exhibits anti-inflammatory effect and enhances wound healing. Tubuloside B has a neuroprotective effect. Cistanche deserticola is not endangered but it is a “monitored botanical,” meaning that its collection and exportation in and out of China or region of growth as a raw material is strictly limited and governed by International CITES regulations. Although Cistanche is very popular in China and other Asian countries, and the superior grade Cistanche is coveted in the more affluent Chinese market, it is NOT over-collection that has caused any shortages of the herb. Cistanche is a parasitic herb that grows on another plant, a desert shrub called Saxaul. The stems and branches of Saxaul are heavily relied upon by natives of the desert as a superior fuel wood. As a result, Saxaul has been over-collected, restricting Cistanche availability. The government is trying to provide alternative forms of fuel to the natives of the regions where it grows to mitigate use of Saxaul and thus to allow the Cistanche population to expand again. Dragon Herbs complies with all CITES regulations and is committed to sustainable practices. Furthermore, Dragon Herbs limits the production of Desert Cistanche Drops to a relatively small quantity (far below potential demand), to protect sustainability of this great natural herb. Production and potency For Desert Cistanche, alcohol extraction is considered to be superior to simple water extraction, although both alcohol and water extraction have been traditionally practiced. Desert Cistanche Drops is fully extracted with BOTH alcohol and water to maximize extraction of ALL active constituents. The extract is concentrated to optimal potency in a GMP certified facility, meeting Ron Teeguarden’s strictest standards of excellence. Longan, translated literally as “Dragon Eye” fruit, is a wonderfully delicious, fleshy fruit that is extremely popular in China as a snack. Although in Asia it is consumed fresh in the fall, this unique tasting sweet fruit is usually dried and consumed throughout the year much like raisins or dried apricots. But unlike most other dried fruits, Longan is a major tonic herb. It is used by the Chinese as a blood tonic (an herb that builds blood), as an energy tonic to increase vitality, to nurture the heart, and to enhance the beauty of the skin.  A great blood tonic. Longan is one of the premier blood tonics of Chinese tonic herbalism, it is often combined with other blood tonics such as Dang Gui and Peony to make blood building teas and formulations. Dragon Eye Fruit has a very high content of iron – about 20 times that of grapes and 15 times that of spinach. A great Qi tonic for building up your everyday energy. Consumed regularly, Longan is more than just a temporary energy booster. It is an excellent Qi tonic that increases long-term vitality. Since it is both a blood tonic and a Qi tonic, it can be used to relieve insomnia, forgetfulness and anxiety which are the results of blood and Qi deficiency, according to Chinese philosophy. Promotes calmness. Longan promotes calmness, especially when combined with Shen tonics such as Reishi. It has been found to promote a deep, refreshing sleep. If you have difficulty sleeping, you may enjoy using a classic tonic formulation known as “Ginseng and Longan Combination” that is famous for helping promote a good night’s sleep. A fantastic beauty herb and sex tonic. Longan adds luster and beauty to the skin. It is believed among the Chinese people that Longan is not only great for the skin, but is also a fantastic sex tonic. For that reason, Longan is considered a MUST for women who wish to be both beautiful and sensual – it has a 2000 year reputation as a special love tonic. Longan nurtures the heart. According to traditional Chinese herbal theory, Longan directly nourishes the heart, promoting heart health.   Usage: Logan is a great every day snack. Longan’s iron content makes it an excellent supplement to a vegetarian or low-animal-protein diet. Give it as a healthy snack in your kid’s lunch.  Contents: 1 pound bag dried longan berries