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Pineapple
(Ananas comosus)
Its enzyme bromelain reduces inflammation.
Prickly Ash Bark
(Zanthoxylum americanum)
Reduces inflammation and pain.
Rehmannia Root
(Rehmannia glutinosa)
Chinese herb to enhance immune system.
Reishi Mushroom
(Ganoderma lucidum)
Strong immune enchancer.
Schizandra Berries
(Schizandra chinensis)
For immune system and respiratory tract.
Shiitake Mushroom
(Lentinula edudes)
Immune stimulant. The extracted LEM is available in pills and tinctures. Whole mushrooms sold in grocery and natural food stores.
Siberian Ginseng Root
(Eleutherococcus sinensis)
Siberian adaptagen with similarities to ginseng that works on many functions, including the HPA axis.
Skullcap
(Scutellaria baicalensis)
Sedative, although the commercial herb is often poor quality.
Spikenard Rhizome
(Nardostachys jatamansi)
Valerian relative that is a relaxant.
St. John's Wort Flowers
(Hypericum perforatum)
Antidepressant that relieves pain, inflammation and tight muscles. Fears about it causing photosensitivity (a skin rash from the sun) were mostly dispelled years ago when antiviral studies showed it is nontoxic. Use products made from the fresh plant since it is not very effective dried.
Turmeric Rhizome
(Curcuma longa)
Anti-inflammatory and pain reliever.

 
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