Winter And Immunity

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Andrographis paniculata is an herb commonly used in China, India, and other countries in subtropical and Southeast Asia. Both the fresh and dried leaves, as well as the fresh juice of the whole plant, have been used in a variety of cultures. In traditional Chinese herbalism, andrographis is used to support healthy digestive, cardiovascular, and urinary systems. In Sweden, andrographis has been used for more than 10 years as a primary herb for the winter season.

Astragalus is one of the primary immune tonifiers of Chinese herbalism. Full Spectrum™ Astragalus Extract combines a standardized astragalus extract with whole, high grade astragalus root, to ensure the presence of the full spectrum of astragalus constituents.

Planetary Herbals Astragalus Jade Screen™ is a classic Chinese herbal formula (Yu Ping Feng Wan), consisting of premium-grade Astragalus membranaceus with the Chinese tonics atractylodes and siler. Modern research confirms the use of astragalus to support immune defenses. Ancient texts say this preparation will "protect you from the cold winds as if surrounded by a screen of jade."

Dr. Nanba's Maitake Beta-Factor™ by Planetary Herbals contains Dr. Namba's unique MaitakeGold 404™ beta-glucan fraction, the fully mature fruiting body and mycelium. This provides a complete spectrum of maitake activity.

Echinacea is the most relied upon botanical in North America for supporting healthy immune functions. Planetary Herbals Full Spectrum™ Echinacea Extract combines concentrated extract of the roots of Echinacea angustifolia (standardized to 4% echinacosides), Echinacea purpurea and Echinacea pallida. This captures the full spectrum of echinacea compounds from three different species.

Echinacea’s ability to support our immune system has been widely praised both historically and in modern time.* Planetary Herbals Echinacea Glycerite is designed specifically for those wishing to avoid the alcohol contained in most liquid extracts.

Echinacea is one of North America's most celebrated and relied upon botanicals for mobilizing our natural immune defenses. Planetary Herbals Echinacea Root contains 1000 mg of freshly harvested, wildcrafted echinacea root.

Planetary Herbals Echinacea-Goldenseal Liquid Extract is unique in that it is prepared from 100% cultivated herb material. This ensures quality, potency, and renewable supplies of these valuable immune supporting botanicals

Traditional Chinese herbalists have used the leaves of the loquat tree to support respiratory health since at least 500 A.D. Planetary Herbals Loquat Respiratory Syrup combines loquat leaves with other key botanicals including the inner barks of slippery elm and wild cherry, two botanicals long used by traditional western herbalists for supporting respiratory health.

Planetary Herbals Old Indian Wild Cherry Bark Syrup™ is a combination of some of the finest botanicals in North America and China, traditionally used for supporting the respiratory system. North American classics such as elecampane, horehound, hyssop, and mullein are combined with loquat leaf, fritillaria, and platycodon from Chinese herbalism. In addition, other herbs, including North America's renowned wintertime treasure, echinacea, are added to support internal defenses. The syrup is specially prepared from both fresh and dry herbs, utilizing a multi-step extraction process, designed to capture the essence of each botanical. The quality of this formulation, together with the care that goes into its preparation, provides you with a comprehensive seasonal health supplement.

A Treasure for 2,000 Years!

Reishi contains more than 100 oxygenated lanostane triterpenes, many of which are known for their ability to support our immune defenses. Planetary Herbals Full Spectrum™ Reishi Mushroom combines a highly concentrated extract of the mature fruiting body with the mycelia biomass, to ensure that every bit of reishi activity is present and easily absorbed

Planetary Herbals Reishi Mushroom Supreme™ contains some of the finest of all Chinese herbs for supporting immune defenses. This modern formulation is designed to provide a wide range of adaptogenic activity from the most highly regarded tonifiers of the ancients. The addition of world-renowned tonics and adaptogens such as astragalus and eleuthero makes Reishi Mushroom Supreme an ancient treasure for modern health.

Yin Chiao has been a staple of traditional Chinese herbalists and acupuncturists, and a household name in China, for hundreds of years. It was developed during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), and is one of the most valued of all classic Chinese herbal formulas. It is used for imbalances associated with seasonal changes. Planetary Herbals Yin Chiao Classic™ is manufactured domestically to insure the purity of this time-honored classic.

Yin Chiao is one of the most valued of all classic Chinese herbal formulas for optimal health during the changing seasons. Planetary Herbals Yin Chiao-Echinacea Complex™ combines this time-honored classic with American's primary immune supporting botanical, echinacea. The addition of Chinese isatis and notopterygium, along with North American boneset and elecampane, completes this dynamic health combination.