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| Cayenne Pods (Capsicum frutescens) Promotes blood flow, stops pain and increases energy. |
| Chamomile Flowers (Matricaria recutita) Soothes the nervous system and promotes sleep. |
| Cleavers Leaves (Galium aparine) Also called bedstraw, promotes lymph drainage. |
| Codonopsis Root (Codonopsis pilosula) Sweet-tasting, it is less stimulating and less expensive than ginseng. Enhances immunity and appetite; treats diarrhea, bronchitis and stomach ulcers; tones spleen and lungs. |
| Devil's Claw (Harpagphytum procumbens) European physicians prescribe injections of this Southewest African herb for pain. It reduces uric acid, cholesterol and blood pressure (be careful if already low). The whole root is more active than the isolated compound harpagoside. |
| Echinacea Root (Echinacea species) Nearly 400 studies support the actions of this immune herb. Can be used continuously, although it seems to work best when taken periodically. Take for a couple weeks, discontinue it for a week, then resume. |
| Ginger Rhizome (Zingiber officinale) Versatile herb that enhances immune functions, fights infection, promotes circulation and eases muscle and joint pain. |
| Ginkgo Leaves (Ginkgo biloba) By increasing circulation, Ginkgo brings oxygen to brain and muscles and relieves dizziness and some headaches. |
| Ginseng Root (Panax ginseng) Adaptagen that balances many functions, including thyroid, adrenal glands, sex hormones, blood sugar and |
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