Shengnong Kangyuan Brand Burdock Spirulina Tablet

——Life Science and Human Health

　During the Spring and Autumn period and Warring States period, a man named Qin Yueren was given a “Magical Medicine” by Changsang Jun, and was told to take the medicine with “Heavenly Pond Water.” After using the medicine for a consecutive 30 days, Qin Yueren turned into the historically famous miracle-working doctor, Bian Que. However there is no way today to find out what the “Magical Medicine” and “Heavenly Pond Water” are.

　It is everyone's wish to be healthy, beautiful and enjoy longevity. Qin Shi Huang, first emperor of Qin (259-210 B.C) used to send Xufu to Japan in pursuit of elixir of life, but in vain. In this modern science-based society, it is well known that immortality is impossible, but it is absolutely possible to promote longevity and to age with grace. The advancement of modern molecular biology reveals to us that prevention and protection is the key to prolonging youth and beauty. It is known to all that in order to bring out the best performance and to prolong the service life of an automobile, the km-based regular maintenance is carried out instead of sending it to a repair shop after it has broken down. Similarly, the human body is a high-speed machine that also requires regular maintenance. The human figure is the external crystallization of a person's vital energy, essence of life and spirit of the organism. Regardless of age, sex, wealth, or post, it is equally important for everyone to take good care of his/her health. This new generation of Shengnong Kangyuan Burdock Spirulina Tablet is a choice healthcare product with high bioactivation, providing the nutritional supplements required by human organs and zang fu in view of the features of metabolism. This product, developed with top quality materials, generates synergistic effect and brings successively greater healthcare benefits.

　1.      Burdock Spirulina Tablet and immunity enhancement

　It is generally accepted that lowered immunity may result in diseases, but the physiological mechanisms of the immune system remains unclear. Modern immunology shows that the immune system is a self-sufficient system, involving a number of factors and a cell network. It maintains its balance through synergism and regulation, where the lymphatic factors function as signals for intercellular communication. This is the basis on which to test lymphocytes for a disease, where a higher than normal lymphocyte level indicates inflammation, and a lower level shows decreased immunity. When experiencing a period of fatigue and high stress, the human body has to resort to the immunoregulating system to make use of its potentials for a balance. However long period of stress and fatigue may disrupt the regulating system, leading to the discontinuation of the self-sufficient system and changes in the relevant factors and cell network, when lymphocytes begin signal transduction, sending signals to the cells via receptors. If consumption of body substance exceeds the self-produced amount, causing suspension of the supply, immunity will suffer and lymphocyte conduction will be blocked, when signals will be sent out of the body, followed by decreased vital energy, essence of life and depressed spirits, fatigue, poor memory, dizziness, dreaminess and poor appetite, all of which may lead further to pathological changes in the patient, irregular heartbeat, aching muscles and cell mutation or cancerization.

　Human organism needs constant maintenance and care to generate sufficient vigor and energy, just as a machine does for its normal function. The Burdock Spirulina Tablet, containing life-activating materials such as high protein, multiple amino acids and trace elements and vitamins, can replenish the materials that are lost or insufficient. The three ingredients all contain immunity-reinforcing substances, which by working in a synergistic manner give full play to their immunofunction. Modern pharmacological experiments have demonstrated the polysaccharide of Astragali Radix with multiple bioactivation and function. The polysaccharide of Astragali Radix, capable of immunoregulating activation, can detectably boost non-specific immunity and humoral immunity and enhance the deglutition function of macrophage in mice.

　2. Burdock Spirulina Tablet and mind-tranquilizing and intelligence-aiding

　Most medical professionals have now reached a consensus that neurons of the brain grow old and die with the advancing of age. Beginning at around 25 years of age, a person's neuron cells die and disappear by tens of thousands each day, and after the age of 40, they die and disappear at hundreds of thousands every day. This shows that rapid change occurs with age, which may lead to what is commonly called a failing memory. According to traditional Chinese medicine, human thinking activity is closely related to the viscera, and a person full of vim and vigor tend to have a quick mind. A change in body cells may be a cause of disruption in metabolism, cell recognition, nerve conduction and material transport. Physiologically speaking, the excitation and inhibition of the brain interact with each other. During the process of mental work, the brain cells need sufficient oxygen and saccharide. Although the brain weighs only less than 1400 grams, which is below 1/40 of the body weight, it consumes 1/5 of oxygen by the whole body. Nutrients falling short of what is needed tend to cause dizziness, fatigue, failing eyesight and memory and absentmindedness. Scientific experiments have confirmed that protein, amino acid, lecithin, saccharide and vitamins are the essential materials needed by the brain tissues. These nutrients can be found in the three ingredients of Burdock Spirulina Tablet, which therefore can benefit intelligence and tranquilize the mind. The consolidation of memories is associated with protein synthesis while memory playback is related to the mechanism of cytomembrane. Since saccharide and protein are memory-boosting nutrients, this product can relive fatigue and enhance antibody for a better sleep quality, thinking ability and memory.

　3. Burdock Spirulina and anti-ageing effect

　Progress in modern biomedicine has unveiled some of the mysteries responsible for ageing, and removal of these factors can delay the process for a long-lasting youth. Early in the 20 th century the average life expectancy was 35 years, and today this figure has jumped to 70. Life science has placed a theoretical normal life expectancy at 120-130. The sharp difference in life expectancy has demonstrated the role of science development over time. A “ghost” haunting the body might be one of the main culprits that causes a variety of senile degenerative diseases such as cancer, stroke and cardiac infarction, and name of the “ghost” is free radical. Free radicals are free molecules, atoms or ions with unpaired electrons. Free radicals are chemically active and the free radicals in the human body are derived internally from enzymatic and non-enzymatic reaction (such as bacteria and inflammation) and externally from commonly consumed vegetables, beverages and H 2 O. Endogenous free radicals are normally radical groups referred to as oxygen free radicals, such as OH, H 2 O 2 , RO, and ROO. Physiologically, these free radicals are on the one hand constantly generated and on the other removed by superoxide dismutase (SOD), peroxidase, amino acid, protein and vitamins. Under pathological circumstances arising from a weakened physiological performance, the balance of the generation and removal of free radicals is upset, leading to organism changes characterized by cerebrovascular and cardiovascular change, degradation of antioxidation of dismutase and fatigue syndrome, followed by changes in cells represented by heightened peroxidation of ageing cytomembrane, an increase of lipid peroxides and a decrease of spectrin, resulting in flabby muscles in the face and neck, increased wrinkles, graying and shedding of hair, which are all signs of aging.

　In his Anti-ageing Holy Code , the famous American healthcare specialist Dr. 艾尔施德尔 remarked, “The root of burdock is dearly sought after by people all over the world, and is regarded as a mild nutritional medicinal herb able to keep human body in good trim (suitable for people at all ages). Burdock can be eaten on a daily basis without any side effects. It is an important herb capable of restoring balance of the body. Medicinal herb professionals use it to treat cancer, and as a digestant and a preparation to resolve liver toxins. ” Burdock Spirulina Tablet is a natural active substance, a new arrival in the family of antioxidants. It provides comprehensive regulation of the organism by recharging its batteries and bathing the blood tube, delaying the ageing process without any side effects. The active ingredients contained in Burdock Spirulina Tablet, such as saccharide, protein, amino acid, nucleic acid, etc. can boost the removal of free radicals by SOD, keeping what is termed in traditional Chinese medicine as “yin and yang balanced, and the essence and spirit” for the purpose of cure and delaying ageing.

　4. Burdock Spirulina Tablet and reduction in cancer incidence

　Medical professionals agree that cancer has the following causes: 1.disruption of immune system; 2. air pollution; 3.immoderate diet; 4.excessive stress and fatigue; 5.familial factors. Among these 3 and 4 are created by men, and can be intervened by such approaches as moderate drinking and smoking, avoiding dated or contaminated food, and taking some tonics with life-activating effects.

　Malignant tumor is mostly seen in middle aged and old people above the age of 40, however the incidence is also seen on the increase in young people due to such factors as air pollution and a stressful life. Middle-aged people have begun to experience the deterioration of kidney qi and the vacuity of qi and blood. The lack of right qi plus the coexistence of both external and internal evils give rise to pathological changes. Thymus glands in the body are the material base for immunologic function and immune response. The size of thymus gland changes with age and the thymus gland in old people wastes away to such an extent that it approximates to that in a newborn, leaving them vulnerable to pathological changes and tumor. Dubbed a “magical vegetable in the 21 st century, ” Burdock root is extremely popular in Japan. The discoverer is a doctorate holder in cytology, Mr. 立石和 , whose father and brother both died of cancer, and who himself was also afflicted with gastric cancer with lung metastasis. He began to study medicinal herbs and with the help of microscope he was able to detect that Burdock extract inhibits the rapid proliferation of cancer cells, promotes the proliferation of normal somatic cell, elevates white blood cells and increases platelets. It was found with the help of a microscope that Burdock extract triples the count of T cells, leading to enhanced immunity.

　In addition, Astragali Radix saccharide exhibits clear inhibitory effect on a variety of experimental tumor and considerably enhances the ability of SOD to remove body free radicals when used in combination with other effective ingredients. It promotes human immunity via regulation of human body function and replenishes nutritional supplements, postponing deterioration of thymus, improving blood circulation and shielding the liver, lung and kidney. Capable of developing the body's prophylactic ability against diseases, it reduces cancer incidence by a large margin. Burdock Spirulina Tablet also demonstrates positive effect in combating cancer, stomach care and protection, addressing anemia and regulating metabolism. The effective ingredients contained in Burdock Tablet can also be used as adjuvants to cancer therapies, particularly to radiotherapy and chemotherapy, where they can generate synergistic effects while reducing the adverse effects.

　5. Burdock Spirulina Tablet and hyperlipemia, hypercholesterolemia, and arteriosclerosis

　B lood-lipid is an essential multifunctional substance in the body, but an excess of lipid causes hyperlipemia. In recent years, there has been a growing public concern in China over the alarming increase in the incidence of such “affluence diseases” as hypertension, hyperlipemia, coronary heart disease and obesity. Hyperlipemia, dubbed “the fuse of cerebrovascular and cardiovascular diseases” by medical professionals, is the immediate cause of coronary heart disease, hypertension, and arteriosclerosis. Hyperlipemia, hyperglycemia and hypertension are jointly termed “three hyper's”, which pose a serious threat to human health. According to surveys 50% of patients with cardiac infarction fail to take preventive measures, and among those suffering heart attacks 80% are in a symptomless resting state, and the rest 20% present no typical symptoms, with which even many medical professionals would associate with a heart attack. In fact 86% of the heart attack victims have already had such risk factors as hyperlipaemia and hypertension around 10 years before the attack, which are usually not given serious attention and effective treatment until the condition is really serous or even a fatal attack occurs. Consequently, some medical professionals have appealed to people to “take care of life beginning with 　lowering lipid !”

　Extensive studies conducted both at home and abroad have shown that Spirulina works well at lowering cholesterol and lipid levels and regulating metabolism. It has been recommended by FAO and WFIA as “the optimal food in the 21 st century” and “the ideal nourishment resource in the 21 st century.” The soluble fiber found in Spirulina is higher than that in other vegetables. Soluble dietary fiber is reduced to a mucus solution in the small intestines or a mucous layer with function group. It combines with cholesterol to form bilirubin, facilitating the discharging of feces. Therefore increasing dietary fiber helps to reduce the cholesterol level in the bile, resulting in a lower incidence of cholelithiasis. Hence it is called the best hematocathartic. Spirulina is low in fat but high in linolic acid and γ － linolenic acid, which produce gratifying effect in lowering lipid and cholesterol, diminishing blood viscosity, improving blood circulation, maintaining blood vessel elasticity, preventing and battling arteriosclerosis and cardiovascular diseases. Studies carried out in a number of countries have demonstrated its additional effectiveness in lowering cholesterol levels, relieving arteriosclerosis and heart diseases. Researchers in West Germany have long since detected a lowered cholesterol level after using Sipirulina in weight reducing treatment. Experiments conducted in Japan among 30 patients with hypercholesterolemia, hypertension and hyperlipemia revealed that 8 weeks following the use of Spirulina their cholesterol and triglyceride levels returned to normal.

　6. Spirulina and diabetes

　According to an estimation by WH there are currently at least 120 million people worldwide suffering from diabetes, which figure is still on the increase. Diabetes is the third leading cause of death in developed countries in Europe and North America, second only to cardiovascular diseases and tumor. With the development of economy, urbanization, and an ageing population, China has also seen a noticeable rise in number. Diabetes is a western medicine term, while in traditional Chinese medicine it is called “wasting-thirst”, which is clinically marked by “three over 's and one decrease” caused by hyperglycemia and hyperglycosuria, namely over-eat, over-drink, and over-urinate (polydipsia, polyphagia, and polyuria) and a decrease in weight, and complications such as diabetic nephropathy and retinopathy. As a matter of fact, glucose is not a curse in the body. On the contrary, it is forever indispensable for everyone at any time, as it is needed to provide the energy for the normal operation of the various tissues (muscles, the brain, and nerves) or organs, just as an automobile needs gas or a light needs electricity. Nevertheless, an excess blood glucose is a hazard, and a long-sustained excess causes much greater harm. Diabetes sufferers are afflicted with continued high blood glucose levels, which need to be lowered and stabilized within a normal scope. However it is inadvisable to lower the blood glucose levels abruptly, as it may lead to undesirable consequences.

　A safe and non-toxic natural resource capable of producing blood glucose-lowering action, Burdock can be consumed all the year round in large quantities. Development of such healthcare food has considerable significance for the prevention and control of diabetes. Study shows water-soluble fiber contained in Burdock can improve glycometabolism and fat metabolism in diabetes patients. In addition, after absorbing water, the soluble food fiber expands in volume and has a certain viscosity, which delays the absorption of glucose, improves glucose tolerance and adds flavor to the foods for diabetes patients, leading to a better therapeutic effect. The bi-directional regulation of Astragali Radix polysaccharide works noticeably against elevated glucose levels due to adrenaline in mice as well as against experimental hypoglycemia attributable to DBI in mice.

　Spirulina is also routinely used outside China in the prevention and control of diabetes for elderly people. Japanese professionals believe that Spirulina produces both therapeutic and nutritional effect in the treatment of diabetes, as Spirulina is rich in quality protein and vitamins, and low in carbohydrate, making it an ideal food for diabetes patients. The plentiful source of γ － linolenic acid and zinc and magnesium found in it contribute to the synthesis of insulin, and the abundant potassium is good at preventing diabetes and acid poisoning. Spirulina contains a number of activating materials good for diabetes patients. Sustained use of Spirulina Tablet plus a balanced diet, moderate exercise and regular monitoring of blood glucose levels by some patients have resulted in stable and normal glucose levels, an excellent subjective recovery in physical strength, with no complications.

　7. Spirulina Tablet and hypertension

　Hypertension is the most common type of cardiovascular disease and an epidemic with the highest incidence in the world. The chief concomitant harms are damage to such vital organs as the brain, heart and kidney, and apoplexy and coronary heart disease are the two most serious complications. Hypertension is an ancient disease, which has been a constant health hazard since the inception of human civilization. Advances in civilization and medical sciences have, instead of easing the problem, exacerbated it. Results from epidemiological studies have shown that hypertension is a global health problem. The incidence rates increase with the advancement of age and a higher rate is found in males above the age of 50 than that in females. And the rate is found higher in industrialized countries than that in non-industrialized countries. Another general trend is that the incidence rate is found to be higher in a more civilized and economically developed region, and that there is a higher incidence rate in urban areas than that in rural areas. Research findings have also revealed a close link between hypertension and a series of diseases (particularly coronary heart disease, apoplexy, congestive heart-failure and impairment of renal function). The risk of complications of heart, brain and kidney problems increases as blood pressure level rises. Among hypertension patients with the same blood pressure level those who have extra risk factors (smoking, hyperlipaemia, and diabetes) face a higher risk of complications.

　It is noted in such authoritative works as Treasuring Brand Name Vegetables and Vegetable Cultivation that regular consumption of Burdock promotes blood circulation, cleans up gastrointestinal impurities, prevents premature ageing of the body, moisturizes the skin, forestalls stroke and hypertension, cleans up the intestines and discharges toxins and reduces cholesterol and glucose levels. It is suitable for long-term consumption by patients and is therefore called the best natural hematocathartic. Astragali Radix enhances the contraction of a normal heart and its effect of cardiac stimulation, manifested as a higher amplitude contraction and an increased amount of blood pumped out of the heart, is more evident in battling a heart failure resulting from intoxication or fatigue. Spirulina, capable of redressing the imbalance of bodily functions and promoting metabolism, is an ideal preventive and adjuvant therapy for a variety of medical problems, such as gastritis, indigestion, hyperlipaemia, hypertension, diabetes, and liver diseases.

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