• Working and/or thinking intensely burns energy and blood. If your tongue is pale in color you may not be anemic, but may instead be blood deficient. If you are blood deficient you may also be fatigued often.
• Your digestive system, which is the first line of receiving the nutrition from the good diet you eat, is weakened by skipping breakfast and by drinking or eating to many iced or cold drinks and food. The digestive system, according to the ancient herbalists, is in charge of producing your energy everyday. It has to be charged up at a certain time of day or it will not function well. That time is from the time you get up until about 10:30 or 11:00 am everyday.
• Start eating your most important food ''medicine''. It is truly your secret treasure if you are a woman. You get it at the grocery store. What is it? Dark green leafy vegetables (broccoli included) COOKED (not raw), or juiced. And use fresh greens, not canned or frozen.
  

Used by men and women alike, Dong Quai is super nourishment for the blood. It also helps regulate blood circulation. It is often used by body builders. It is famous as a woman's herb because of its ability to help balance the menstrual cycle, hormones and eliminate anemia. Scientific research demonstrates that Dong Quai regulates uterine function. It has a mild sedative and smoothing effect on nervous disorders and excessive emotional problems. Dong Quai is often used to balance gynecological problems: amenorrhea (no menstruation), infertility, PMS, and menopausal difficulties. Formulas with Dong Quai are extremely effective and are completely safe. It helps regulate the menstrual cycle and prevents degeneration of the reproductive system. It is used in many youth preserving formulas. We also use Dong Quai in our beauty formulas. It has been found to be very beneficial to the complexion by improving circulation in the skin and detoxifying the skin. It is used in formulas that are designed to detoxify the skin and is used to clear blemishes and to treat eczema, rosacea, neurodermatitis, vitiligo, pigment diseases and a host of other skin problems.

Dong Quai is rich in vitamins B 12, folic acid, foinic acid, nicotinic acid and biotin. Dong Quai contains Cobalt, an important mineral that, in conjunction with B 12, enriches the blood. Studies have shown that B 12 without Cobalt loses its hematonic (blood building) effects. Dong Quai not only has demonstrated the ability to generate red blood cells and hemoglobin. For the Chinese Herbalist these qualities also make Dong Quai a key ingredient to any formula that nourishes the hair and the nails.

Dong Quai also has demonstrated an ability to balance blood flow of the coronary artery, and help eliminate free radicals, making it a superior anti-aging herb.

Codonopsis: Codonopsis is a superb energy super herb. It is widely used in China and is gaining recognition throughout the World as a blood builder and immune system tonic. It is very mild and has no side effects. It is similar to Ginseng, but milder. Codonopsis is used when Ginseng is not recommended. Codonopsis is extremely effective in relieving chronic fatigue. It is rich in immune stimulating polysaccharides, which are very beneficial to everyone. Polysaccharides are useful in supporting the immune systems of people with cancer who are using herbs in combination with conventional cancer therapies. Codonopsis can be effective in protecting cancer patients from the side effects of radiation therapy without diminishing its benefits. It also has interferon inducing activity, again indicating that it is a powerful immune booster. This amazing herb also strengthens digestion, so needed in today’s world where we eat so many cold, chemically laden foods. And Codonopsis strengthens the lungs, helping to protect us from the effects of the airborne chemicals. This herb is so gentle, it can be taken long term by anyone. This remarkable adaptogenic herb, taken long term, can be, literally, life changing.Changed 5/14/05 – not in any product sheet

White Peony root: is well known for its ability to relax muscles and nourish the blood. Peony is said to relieve spasms and cramps anywhere in the body. It does this by promoting the production of more blood and by helping the body to retain vital fluids that lubricate muscles, tendons and bones. It is can eliminate many body pains. White Peony is also an important herb to help normalize the liver function, which controls the blood flow during the menstrual cycle. It is well known for its ability to help regulate the female hormonal cycle. Chinese Herbalism sees a connection between a feeling of tightness in the body, often in the abdomen with a lifestyle that is challenging. White Peony is the perfect herb to help the body relax this tension.

Poria Cocos: Recent scientific research has discovered that Poria is a powerful immunesystem booster. It induces the production of alpha-interferon and is used in Japan and China to assist in strengthening the immune systems in cancer patients. It is used in many formulas to improve the flow of water through the body. It is especially used inenergy formulas for this purpose. Poria contains the important chemicals beta-pachyman, beta-pachymanase, and pachymic acid. It is used for a variety of conditions affecting the urinary system, including fluid retention and difficulty in passing urine. It also has asoothing and tranquilizing effect on the nervous system, and can be very useful in treating stress related problems such as anxiety, tension headaches, palpatations, and difficulty in sleeping.

Licorice root: Licorice root has more detoxifying agents that any other substance in the world. It has the ability to rid the body of more than 600 toxins without any detrimental side effects. It also helps regulate blood sugar levels, nourish the adrenal glands, and even to build muscle. It is a harmonizing herb, helping the diverse ingredients in various herbal formulas. It increases vital energy and is used to strengthen digestive and metabolic functions. It also aids the assimilation of nutrients.

Licorice root, in the amounts of 1-5%, is added to many herbal formulas to enhance and harmonize the actions of all the other herbs in the formula. It is amazing that such a small amount can bring such profound results. This is the great strength of Traditional Chinese Medicine that the sum of all the whole herbal formula is worth more than the isolated parts.

White Atractylodes Root: Atractylodes is another powerful energy tonic. It rapidly and effectively builds up energy. It also very invigorating and provides the body with power and strength. It is used by athletes in helping to build powerful muscles and endurance.It also aids in digestion and assimilation. It is especially useful for people with fatigue,digestive problems and anemia. Atractylodes is helpful in boosting general vitality.It also has strong immune enhancing properties.

Ligusticum (Chuan Xiong) (Cnidium root) (Chinese Lovage): Ligusticum  Chuan Xiong) (Cnidium root) (Chinese Lovage) is one of the primary blood-vitalizing herbs used in Chinese herbalism. Blood-vitalizing herbs improve circulation. Ligusticum has very positive effects on the heart and liver functions. It is also very widely used in treating menstrual disorders because it is so effective at promoting blood flow and relieving pain associated with blood and energy stagnation. It is also a good blood tonic. It has recently been recognized as being beneficial to the heart muscle and circulatory system. It significantly improves myocardial circulation and is being used clinically in China to treat and prevent heart disease. Ligiusticum is also widely used to relieve the pain associated with rhematism and arthritis and in formulas that are used for colds, flu, sinus congestion and various skin disorders.

Gynostemma: is an anti-aging, longevity Super Herb. It is used generally to reinforce overall health and has a powerful anti-fatigue effect. Gynostemma is one of the major adaptogenic herbs, in the same category as Ginseng, Reishi, Siberian Ginseng, Astragalus, and Schizandra.

The Japanese have done considerable research into the effects of Gynostemma. After finding that many people over 80 drank Gynostemma everyday in China, they researched the pharmacology of Gynostemma which led to the conclusion that it contains an incredibly broad range of phytonutrients and health benefits. It is believed that Gynostemma slows down the aging process and reduces fatigue. It improves sexual functions, helps to calm the nervous system and eases pain.

Gynostemma belongs to the cucumber family, this herb is also referred to as "southern ginseng" where it is grown traditionally in the mountainous region of South Central China. This is a region of the world that is well known for the longevity of its inhabitants as well as the low incidence of cardiovascular diseases and cancer that exist there. It was believed that the food and lifestyle there contributed to the well-being and longevity of its inhabitants.  It has now been shown that one herb in particular was a major factor accounting for the low rates of cardiovascular diseases in that region.  

Scientific pharmacological tests reveal that Gynostemma has the most incredible ability to lower cholesterol levels in the blood stream. Gynostemma works by emulsifying the cholesterol deposits that have accumulated on the vascular walls, flushing them out from the circulatory system. Additional benefits to the circulatory system include lowering high blood pressure, decreasing the level of high blood fats, and reduction in the incidence of blood clots and arteriosclerosis.

Its importance to cardiovascular health is well-known but Gynostemma has other lesser known but equally important health benefits. Being an adaptogen, this herb has the unique ability to help "restore homeostasis" or "re-establish equilibrium" to the body's various systems, which includes the cardiovascular, digestive, nervous, immune and reproductive systems. Besides its ability to help lower bad cholesterol (LDL) levels, it also help increase good cholesterol (HDL) levels, boosts the immune system by elevating the number and activity of white blood cells, strengthen the digestive system by assisting in liver function through inhibited oxidation of liver cells and relieve stress by soothing and relaxing the central nervous system.  Gynostemma is a key ingredient in Cholest-X, Radiant Wonder's important cholesterol lowering product.

Additionally because of its direct stimulation on liver function, Gynostemma may also be use for natural weight loss. This is especially true for those with a liver deficiency or imbalance, which happens to be most of us. If you work and live in a big city with its surrounding bad air, nutrient deficient diet and worked-related stress, then you have a liver deficiency or imbalance to some degree, whether you know it or not. In a person with a normal, fit liver, consumed sugar and carbohydrates are sent to the muscles to be used as energy whereas in a person with an unfit liver, the sugar is converted instead to triglycerides and then stored as fat. Gynostemma's ability to greatly inhibit the "unfit" body's tendencies to store sugars as fat and thus help control the metabolism of fat in the body. Studies have now been conducted that verifies Gynostemma ability to help regulate fat metabolism, which plays