About the Herbs...

Rhodiola -- Rhodiola Rosea ( Arctic Root) - Improves stamina at altitude, and is used by Sherpas to increase stamina. In Russia, Rhodiola rosea also known as "Golden Root", has been used for centuries to cope with the cold Siberian climate and stressful life. One of the greatest things Rhodiola does is enhance mental and physical performance. It has been widely used by Russian athletes and cosmonauts to increase energy. Rhodiola is cardio-protective, normalizing the heart rate immediately after intense exercise. It improves the nervous system and mental functions such as memory, by increasing blood-supply to the muscles and brain, and it also increases protein synthesis Rhodiola root has a reputation for stimulating the nervous system, decreasing depression, enhancing work performance, decreasing fatigue, and reducing high altitude sickness. Rhodiola rosea has been categorized as an adaptogen by Russian researchers due to its observed ability to increase resistance to a variety of chemical, biological, and physical stressors. The adaptogenic, cardiopulmonary protective, and central nervous system activities of Rhodiola rosea have been attributed primarily to its ability to influence levels and activity of monoamines and opioid peptides such as beta-endorphins.

Maca -- Lepidium meyenii / peruvianum Maca - A powdered peruvian tubor that is grown at high altitude and assists the body to cope with the effects of altitude. The primary studies have been focused on increasing fertility at altitude over 10,000 feet. It has quite a bit of protein and contains over 55 naturally occurring, beneficial phyto-chemicals. These naturally occurring plant steroids have the ability to assist in the daily nourishment of our bodies. Maca is considered by top researchers to be a true adaptogen, working with the bodies natural rhythms to help rebuild weak immune systems, re-mineralize poorly nourished bodies, and increase energy and endurance. Other examples of how Maca root directly affects the human body include reducing physical or mental stress, balancing hormonal irregularities, promoting the growth of healthy hair, bones, and teeth, and promoting muscle tone.

Siberian Ginseng -- Eleutherococcus senticosus - Known as the "king of the adaptogens", it is the most studied herb in the world in the category of herbs that assist the body cope with stress. Siberian Ginseng is a medicinal herb used primarily for increased stamina and for boosting the immune system and immune system responses.

Astragalus -- Astragalus membranaceus - In China, Astragalus enjoyed a long history of use in traditional medicine to strengthen the Wei Ch'i, or "defensive energy", or as we call it, the immune system. Regarded as a potent tonic for increasing energy levels and stimulating the immune system.

Ashwaganda -- Withania somnifera - This herb is widely used in Indian medicine and is commonly called Indian Ginseng. It helps people who are under stress, and also is reputed to be an anti-inflammatory agent and a sedative. This plant also strengthens the body and is able to help people who are recovering from an illness or suffering from excessive fatigue.

American Ginseng -- Panax quinquefolium - Tonifies Digestive Qi, promotes absorbtion and relieves fatigue, strengthens the stomach and intestines, restores the neuroendocrine system, replenishes deficiency and enhances immunity. It is adaptogenic, improves bodies ability to heal, and also has cooling properties which are well suited to the American high activity, high stress lifestyles.

Schizandra -- Schizandra chinensis - Used as a tonic in chronic fatigue, has a calming/harmonizing effect on the body and is supportive of the Yin organs, kidney, liver, lungs, spleen and heart. Schizandra has shown to stimulate immune defenses, balance body function, normalize body systems, help surgery recovery, protect against radiation, counteract the effects of sugar, optimize energy in times of stress, increase stamina, protect against motion sickness, normalize blood sugar and blood pressure, and improve the health of the adrenals.

Rishi -- Ganoderma lucideum - Known as the "mushroom of eternal youth". It is recognized for its anti-free radical properties. It helps tranquilize the mind and enrich vital energy and blood; It is also recommended for deficiency of heart energy or heart-blood manifested as insomnia, dreaminess, amnesia, dullness, also used for all types of vital energy deficiency syndrome and blood-deficiency syndrome.