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"Longevity Herb" - Young Leaf of Angelica
From Hachijo Island where average senior
citizens are over 90 years old.

Pristine Ashitaba is extracted from the ashitaba plant, Angelica Keiskei Koidzumi, indigenous to the Island of Hachijo in Japan. While the plants of the Angelica family have a 2,000 year long history in China and Japan as medicinal herbs, this ashitaba strain is superior to all of them, including other ashitaba plants gown off the island. What differentiates the Hachijo ashitaba from other plants is its primary component, chalcone, a highly unusual substance to find in any land-based plants. This anomaly was discovered by scientists, curious about the inhabitants of the island whose life spans were considerably longer than those in any other area of Japan, a country which has continuously ranked first in the world, with the highest life expectancy rates. For hundreds of years, ashitaba, which is locally referred to as the "longevity herb," has been a main staple in the islanders' diet and a traditional remedy for all ailments. Scientists now concur with the residents, ashitaba is the reason for the longer, healthier lives enjoyed on the island.

Recommended for men and women
of all ages, especially for:

1) Relieving common symptoms
of PMS and Menopause,

2) Diabetics,

3) Normalizing the level of blood sugar,

4) Relieving upset stomachs, indigestion and bloating.

5) Beautiful skin complexion

Ashitaba is a unique strain of the celery-like vegetable, acts as an immune system stimulant, which has inhibited the growth of unhealthy cell mutations, in studies. It helps to maintain the healthy function of the intestines and stomach, while also possessing possible anti-viral, anti-bacterial, and anti- acidic agents. In addition, Ashitaba has a warming effect on the uterus, which assists in relieving menstrual pains.

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Pristine Ashitaba 90 capsules x 200mg

More about Ashitaba- Pristine Ashitaba? is extracted from the ashitaba plant, Angelica Keiskei Koidzumi, indigenous to the Island of Hachijo in Japan. While the plants of the Angelica family have a 2,000 year long history in China and Japan as medicinal herbs, this ashitaba strain is superior to all of them, including other ashitaba plants gown off the island. What differentiates the Hachijo ashitaba from other plants is its primary component, chalcone, a highly unusual substance to find in any land-based plants. This anomaly was discovered by scientists, curious about the inhabitants of the island whose life spans were considerably longer than those in any other area of Japan, a country which has continuously ranked first in the world, with the highest life expectancy rates. For hundreds of years, ashitaba, which is locally referred to as the "longevity herb," has been a main staple in the islanders' diet and a traditional remedy for all ailments. Scientists now concur with the residents, ashitaba is the reason for the longer, healthier lives enjoyed on the island.

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Pristine Ashitaba can be creative as you are!-
Though the capsule size 200mg is small, Pristine Ashitaba can even be opened and sprinkled in its on soft food; an important feature if you find swallowing capsule difficult. Using the same method, Pristine Ashitaba can be sprinkle over foods such as cereal and ice cream as an example. Pristine Ashitaba also makes a tasteful tea in hot or cold.

The Properties and Therapeutic Uses of Ashitaba By Dr. Kevin Lance [ones, L.Ac., O.M.D.-

Ashitaba harmonizes the Spleen and Stomach. It helps to balance the Earth element. There is a patient in Texas that has Insulin- Dependent Diabetes that is currently taking the herb. He says that he now has to use less Insulin because his blood sugar no longer spikes with attacks of Hyperglycemia. Another Diabetes patient in Japan took Ashitaba for six months and his blood sugar level droped from 400 mg./dL to 150 mg./dL. Dr. Baba at Osaka University School of Pharmacy has published a paper showing the decrease of the rate of acid production in the stomach with Ashitaba. In her paper he also showed a decrease in the severity of stress related to stomach ulcers. The extract of Angelica Keiskei Koidzumi also exhibited an anti-bacterial action.

Research in Japan has shown that Ashitaba has anti- viral properties. At a 1993 Pharmacology Forum in Japan, it was reported that A a demonstrated antiHIV activity.

Physicians advised to know top herbs for PMS-

Physicians advised to know top herbs for PMS

By Eliza Bussey WASHINGTON, Mar 16 (Reuters Health) -- Evening primrose oil, chaste tree berry, and dong quai may be the treatment of choice for some women with premenstrual syndrome (PMS), according to research presented this week at the American Pharmaceutical Associations' (APhA) annual conference. Dr. Mary L. Hardy, medical director of the Cedars-Sinai Integrative Medicine Medical Group in Los Angeles, California, said that physicians and pharmacists need to understand and utilize the medicinal power of herbs -- especially for premenstrual syndrome. PMS symptoms can include breast tenderness, bloating, sleep disturbances and irritability. "I was initially skeptical, but being a woman and a physician myself, I was anxious to try herbal remedies to see if they abated my own symptoms of PMS. To my surprise, they did. I find this a better alternative than using antidepressants when the problem is a hormonal one," Hardy said at a press conference. Hardy cited findings evaluating the efficacy of evening primrose oil from a number of clinical studies. Investigators from one study reported that levels of a fatty acid called gamma-linolenic acid were low in PMS patients, and postulated that "PMS is associated with a defect in the conversion of linoleic acid to gamma-linolenic acid" -- a problem that may be helped by taking evening primrose oil. Hardy also cited a study that evaluated the use of evening primrose oil to treat PMS in 68 women. The women took evening primrose oil at a dose of 1 to 2 grams per day from 3 days before the usual onset of their PMS symptoms until the onset of menses. Based on a self-report scale, 41 women (61%) had complete relief of their symptoms and 16 (23%) had partial relief after at least 3 months treatment. The most pronounced symptom relief was for breast tenderness. In a report on chaste tree berry, Hardy writes that the herb is believed to affect levels of hormones that influence the menstrual cycle, which reduces the symptoms of PMS. "Chase tree berry was cited by Hippocrates as being of benefit on the effects of female reproduction. Now we are finding clinical evidence that he was right," Hardy said. The researcher also discussed dong quai, a traditional Chinese medicine popular among women in China. Significant amounts of vitamin B12 are found in the root, and are beneficial for anemia and PMS. But Hardy also cautioned that chaste tree berry and dong quai should be avoided during pregnancy. The use of dietary supplements, such as herbs and botanicals, continues to grow. "While it is impossible to know the thousands of available herbs, I recommend that both physicians and pharmacists become familiar with the top 10 herbs (including): Kava kava, saw palmetto, polaria, St. John's wort, VACE, ma huang, and goldenseal," Hardy advised.

SOURCE: Journal of the American Pharmaceutical Association 2000;40:234-242.

ı 2000, Reuters Health Information Services