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<h4 class="left"><font color="#990099">Catuaba / Guarana Plus</font></h4>
<p class="mainl"><font color="#009900"><strong>Male Sexual 
Stimulant.</strong></font><strong><font color="#009900"></font></strong><font color="#009900"> 
This formula contains herbs traditionally believed to have 
sexually stimulating effects. Their actions can help nourish 
and stimulate the male sexual glands, enhancing the production 
of sexual hormones. They are used to help restore sexual 
prowess (combating sexual exhaustion) and male sexual impotence 
and can possibly induce a feeling of sexual arousal.</font></p>
<p class="medl"><font color="#009900">Contents: Brazilian 
Catuaba bark, Brazilian Muira Puama root, Brazilian Guarana 
fruit seed, Peruvian Maca root, African Yohimbe bark, Indian 
Sida Cordifolia, Mexican Damiana leaf, Chinese Cordyceps 
fungus, Brazilian Suma root, Chinese Schizandra berry, Korean 
Panax Ginseng root and Ginger root in a base containing 
concentrated Bee Pollen extract. 15 to 45 drops once or 
twice daily or 30 to 60 drops 1 hour before needed. For 
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Plus</a>. Not recommended for nursing or pregnant women. 
This formula contains caffeine. Do not use when caffeine 
is contraindicated or with high blood pressure.</font></p>
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<p class="mainl"><a href="catuaba.html"><font color="#009900"><strong>Brazilian 
Catuaba bark</strong></font></a><font color="#009900"> <i>(Juniperis 
brasilinsis)</i> <a href="rainforest.html" class="green">Rainforest</a></font></p>
<p class="mainl"><font color="#009900"><a href="actions.html" class="green">Actions</a>: 
Aphrodisiac, nervine, tonic.</font></p>
<p class="mainl"><font color="#009900">Common Use: The historic 
traditional use of this herbal tonic is legendary. Many say it is the 
most famous of all the Brazilian aphrodisiac plants. It is a strong tonic 
and nervous system fortifier. It is known for its general capability of 
giving strength and relieving fatigue. The effect is pronounced in men, 
especially as a libido enlivener. Many songs praising its wonders have 
been sung by the Brazilian Indians. It is often used in combination with 
Muira Puama for tonifying the male sexual and urinary organs, specifically 
as an aphrodisiac and for impotence. It has reported benefits in relieving 
insomnia from hypertension, restless sleeping patterns, and even in helping 
to arrest failing memory. There is a saying in South America that says, 
" Until a father is 60, the son is his; after that the son is Catuaba's." 
It is said that regular consumption of Catuaba bark over a period of time 
leads first to erotic dreams, which are later followed by increased libido. 
Catuaba is considered an "innocent" aphrodisiac, meaning no adverse side 
effects have been reported in its use. This herb combines well with Brazilian 
Muira Puama root.</font></p>
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<p class="mainl"><a href="muirapuama.html"><font color="#009900"><strong>Brazilian 
Muira Puama root</strong></font></a><font color="#009900"><i> 
(Ptychopetalum olacoides)</i> <a href="rainforest.html" class="green">Rainforest</a></font></p>
<p class="mainl"><font color="#009900"><a href="actions.html" class="green">Actions</a>: 
Aphrodisiac, stimulant, astringent, nervous system tonic.</font></p>
<p class="mainl"><font color="#009900">Common Use: Muira 
Puama or Liriosma, is a tree that grows in the rain forests of Brazil. 
Commonly referred to as Potency Wood or Raiz del Macho (Root of the Male), 
these names give a good indication of the aphrodisiac qualities this root 
is said to possess. Used as a mild tonic for depressed basal metabolism, 
it often exhibits distinct sexual stimulation in both sexes. This herb 
is influential in treating the symptoms of nervous problems and disorders, 
such as neurasthenia, neuralgia and nervous depression. It makes an excellent 
tonic for the nervous system. Also indicated for those with low energy 
levels but no particular organic or emotional problems, impotency, frigidity, 
general lassitude, poor sacral stimulation, cold hands and feet, menstrual 
cramps and PMS and is thought to fortify the stomach and intestines. This 
root combines well with Brazilian Catuaba bark. Not recommended if nursing 
or pregnant.</font></p>
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<p class="mainl"><a href="guarana.html"><font color="#009900"><strong>Brazilian 
Guarana fruit seed</strong></font></a><font color="#009900"><i> 
(Paullinia cupana)</i> <a href="rainforest.html" class="green">Rainforest</a></font></p>
<p class="mainl"><font color="#009900"><a href="actions.html" class="green">Actions</a>: 
Stimulant, diuretic, nervine tonic.</font></p>
<p class="mainl"><font color="#009900">Common Use: Guarana is a 
caffiene rich beverage from South America. In Brazil it is made into 
a popular cola drink known as Brazilian Cocoa which is used for energy 
and stimulation. Also used as a systemic cleanser, nervine tonic, anti-fatigue 
stimulant and is known to reduce hunger, relieve headaches including 
migraines, help alleviate PMS symptoms and has a reputation as an aphrodisiac. 
10 to 30 drops to 3 times daily or as needed. This herb contains caffeine 
and should not be overused. Not recommended if pregnant or nursing.</font></p>
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<p class="mainl"><a href="maca.html"><font color="#009900"><strong>Peruvian Maca 
root</strong></font></a><font color="#009900"><i> (Lepidium 
meyenii)</i> <a href="rainforest.html" class="green">Rainforest</a></i></font></p>
<p class="mainl"><font color="#009900"><a href="actions.html" class="green">Actions</a>: 
Nutritive, aphrodisiac, tonic, adaptogen.</font></p>
<p class="mainl"><font color="#009900">Common Use: Peruvian 
Maca root, or Amazon Ginseng as it is sometimes referred to, is a vegetable 
root or tuber, related to the potato and the Mexican Wild Yam. Maca root 
has been used by the native Peruvians since before the time of the Incas 
for both its nutritional and medicinal properties. It contains significant 
amounts of amino acids, complex carbohydrates, vitamins B1, B2, B12, C 
and E and minerals, including calcium, phosphorus, zinc, magnesium and 
iron. This herb has been traditionally used to increase energy, vitality, 
stamina and endurance in athletes, promote mental clarity, as an aphrodisiac 
for both men and women, for male impotence, menstrual irregularities and 
female hormone imbalances, including menopause. Due to the number of steroidal 
glycosides present in Maca root it is gaining popualrity amongst weight 
lifters and body builders as a natural alternative to anabolic steroids. 
Not recommended if nursing or pregnant.</font></p>
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<p class="mainl"><a href="damiana.html"><font color="#009900"><strong>Mexican 
Damiana leaf</strong></font></a><font color="#009900"><i> 
(Angelica sinensis)</i><a href="women.html" class="green"> 
Women</a></font></p>
<p class="mainl"><font color="#009900"><a href="actions.html" class="green">Actions</a>: 
Aphrodisiac, tonic, nervine, antidepressant, urinary antiseptic.</font></p>
<p class="mainl"><font color="#009900">Common Use: Damiana 
is an excellent strengthening remedy for the nervous and hormonal system. 
Useful in treating depression and anxiety, particularly when influenced 
by sexual factors. Also used to strengthen the male sexual system. It 
has an ancient reputation as an aphrodisiac. Not recommended if pregnant 
or nursing.</font></p>
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<p class="mainl"><a href="ginsenga.html"><font color="#009900"><strong>American 
Ginseng root</strong></font></a><font color="#009900"><i> 
(Mitchella repens)</i> <a href="women.html" class="green">Women</a></font></p>
<p class="mainl"><font color="#009900"><a href="actions.html" class="green">Actions</a>: Adaptogen, sedative, restorative, tonic.</font></p>
<p class="mainl"><font color="#009900">Common Use: American 
Ginseng is used as a natuaral preventive and restorative and is valued 
highly for its adaptogenic properties. Ginseng contains ginsenosides, 
these are classified into two groups, the Rb1 group and the Rg1 group, 
American Ginseng contains higher amounts of Rb1 Ginsenosides which have 
more sedative and metabolic effects on the central nervous system, whereas 
Rg1 Ginsenosides, more prominent in Korean Ginseng, are more arousing 
and stimulating. Rb1 Ginsenosides have Central Nervous System depressing 
activity, can increase digestive tract peristalsis and have been shown 
to increase stamina and learning abilities. Other studies have shown Rb1 
Ginsenosides to have anti-fatigue, anti-convulsant, analgesic and ulcer 
protective properties. American Ginseng is more sedative and relaxing 
than Korean Ginseng and increases "yin" energy while Korean Ginseng is 
more stimulating and increases the "yang" energy. Often used for stress, 
fatigue, weakness, convalescence, low resistance, poor immunity or debility 
due to chronic disease and metabolic disturbances, American Ginseng is 
a wonderful restorative for a nervous, agitated condition.</font></p>
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<p class="mainl"><a href="cordyceps.html"><font color="#009900"><strong>Cordyceps 
fungus</strong></font></a><font color="#009900"> <i>(Cordyceps 
sinesis)</i></font></p>
<p class="mainl"><font color="#009900">Actions</a>: 
Adaptogen, tonic, immune stimulant, restorative.</font></p>
<p class="mainl"><font color="#009900">Common Uses: Caterpillar 
fungus or Winter Worm - Summer Grass, those are the common names used 
for the highly prized Chinese tonic herb Cordyceps, which gained national 
publicity in a mainstream publication (Newsweek) a few years back because 
of its use by Chinese women athletes engaged in breaking world running 
records. In ancient China this fungus was used exclusively in the Emperor's 
Palace because of its scarcity. Approximately 5 grams were stuffed into 
the stomach of a duck and roasted until well cooked, then the Cordyceps 
was removed and the duck was slowly eaten, twice daily over a period of 
8-10 days, this was thought to be as potent as 50 grams of Panax Ginseng. 
The New York Journal of Medicine reported that Cordyceps has properties 
similar to Ginseng, being used to strengthen the body after exhaustion 
or long term illness. It has traditionally been used for impotence, backache, 
to increase sperm production and to increase blood production. In China, 
Cordyceps is used medically to regulate and support the gonads and as 
a lung and kidney tonic. It is used specifically for excess tiredness, 
chronic cough and asthma, impotence, debility, anemia, to build the bone 
marrow and reduce excess phlegm. The clinical studies done on Cordyceps 
in China have been numerous and remarkable, indicating the fungus can 
improve liver functions, reduce cholesterol, adjust protein metabolism, 
improve immune functions, and has a therapeutic 
value invaging disorders including loss of sexual drive. 
These are just some of the reported benefits attributed to this remarkable 
fungus. Not recommended if nursing or pregnant.</font></p>
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<p class="mainl"><a href="schizandra.html"><font color="#009900"><strong>Chinese 
Schizandra berry</strong></font></a><font color="#009900"> <i>(Schizandra 
chinensis)</i></font></p>
<p class="mainl"><font color="#009900"><a href="actions.html" class="green">Actions</a>: 
Tonic, adaptogen, aphrodisiac, mild stimulant, deep immune 
activator, antioxidant.</font></p>
<p class="mainl"><font color="#009900">Common 
Use: Schizandra fruits or berries contain various lignans, 
mainly schizandrins, these lignans have been found to prevent 
liver damage, stimulate liver repair, and stimulate normal 
liver functioning. These properties appear to be related 
to the various antioxidant abilities of the various schizandrins. 
Schizandra also helps in digestion, regulating gastric acid 
release. Other studies have shown that extracts of schizandra 
are stimulating to the central nervous system and are cholinergic. 
There have been numerous reports on schizandra's ability 
to quicken reflexes, increase work efficiency, control anger 
and combat neurasthenias (headaches, insomnia, dizziness, 
palpitations). Other reports have mentioned increased cognitive 
function and increased memory. A recent study concluded 
that schizandra may be a useful herb to reverse depression, 
particularly that due to adrenergic exhaustion. Recent research 
studies have indicated that schizandra has numerous biological 
activities, including: anti-bacterial, mild stimulant, liver 
protective, anti-depressant, antioxidant, adaptogen and 
cardiac tonic. In Oriental Medicine, schizandra is recommended 
for the lungs, liver and kidneys, including as an aphrodisiac 
( kidney element). Schizandra is also a registered medicine 
in Russia for vision problems since the herb has been found 
to prevent eye fatigue and increase acuity.</font></p>
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<p class="mainl"><strong><a href="suma.html"><font color="#009900">Brazilian Suma 
root</font></a></strong><font color="#009900"><i> (Pfaffia 
paniculata)</i> <a href="rainforest.html" class="green">Rainforest</a></font></p>
<p class="mainl"><font color="#009900"><a href="actions.html" class="green">Actions</a>: Adaptogen, tonic, aphrodisiac, restorative, astringent.</font></p>
<p class="mainl"><font color="#009900">Common Use: Suma root, 
also known as Para Todo (For All Things) is called "Brazilian Ginseng" 
by some herbalists and is one of the most highly regarded South American 
herbs. While not a true member of the Panax ginseng family, it is an authentic 
adaptogenic herb, and as such exerts a normalizing influence on your body 
and can help regulate and enhance your endocrine, nervous, digestive, 
cardiovascular and immune systems. South American Natives have used Suma 
for centuries to treat wounds, skin rashes, low energy and sexual disinterest. 
The overall effect is to give you an increased resistance to stress while 
having a cell-building and regenerating effect. It also has analgesic 
and anti-inflammatory properties that can help alleviate chronic and acute 
pain. Suma root is also quite valuable nutritionally as it contains essential 
vitamins, minerals, amino acids and trace elements. Researchers have identified 
152 chemical constituents in the root, including 19 amino acids, electrolytic 
and trace minerals such as iron, magnesium, cobalt, silica and zinc, as 
well as vitamins A, B-1, B-2, E, K and pantothenic acid. It contains high 
amounts of the trace element germanium, which is a powerful immune stimulator. 
The germanium may be partly responsible for Suma's powerful ability to 
bring more oxygen to the cells. Suma root is becoming quite popular because 
of its high content of several palnt hormones. It is considered one of 
the richest sources of B-Ecdysterone, a plant hormone that can help maintain 
your youth and strength. B-Ecdysterone can also accelerate wound healing 
, along with allantoin (comfrey also contains allantoin), a known cellular 
rebuilder that is present in this plant. Research in Brazil, Japan and 
the United States has found unique natural substances in Suma called pfaffosides 
which are believed to reduce tumors and regulate blood sugar levels. Suma 
helps regulate your blood pressure, cholesterol, hormones (especially 
estrogen) and acid-base balance. Doctors and herbalists in South America, 
North America and Europe have successfully treated people with conditions 
as diverse as chronic low energy and weakness, recurrent infections, viral 
syndromes, early onset of various cancers, diabetes, hypertension, rheumatoid 
arthritis, PMS, benign prostrate enlargement, impotence, rheumatism and 
peptic ulcers. You can benefit by using Suma root as a healing agent, 
tonic or aphrodisiac. Not recommended if pregant or nursing.</font></p>
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<p class="mainl"><a href="ginger.html"><font color="#009900"><strong>Ginger 
Root</strong></font></a><font color="#009900"> <i>(Zingiber 
officinale)</i></font></p>
<p class="mainl"><font color="#009900">Actions</a>: 
Stimulant, carminative, rubefacient, diaphoretic, stomachic, sialagogue, 
antioxidant.</font></p>
<p class="mainl"><font color="#009900">Common Use: Ginger 
may be helpful as a stimulant of the peripheral circulation in cases of 
bad circulation, chilblains and cramps. It is also used as a remedy for 
digestive problems, sore throats and as a promoter of perspiration in 
treating fevers. Japanese researchers have discovered cardiac-tonic principles 
in ginger root. It is also said to be used with other herbs to enhance 
their effectiveness.</font></p>
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<p class="mainl"><a href="royaljelly.html"><font color="#009900"><strong>Royal Jelly</strong></font></a></p>
<p class="mainl"><font color="#009900">This light colored, 
highly nutritious, gelatinous substance is what bees make 
and use to stimulate the growth and development of larvae 
chosen to be queen bees, who feed exclusively on royal jelly. 
As a nutritional supplement it is taken to prolong youth, 
increase longevity, boost energy levels, support the adrenal 
glands, help in weight loss programs, combat fatigue and 
boost performance. Royal Jelly is a rich source of complete 
protein, containing all essential amino acids, certain fatty 
acids, enzymes, minerals and B vitamins, especially pantothenic 
acid, which is helpful for many metabolic processes.</font></p>
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