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We are honored that this wonderful folk remedy has been passed to us from generations of Chinese Herbalists.  6 Treasures™ was prepared according to the ancient ways of water decoction much like the art of purple sand set in distinguished tea preparations.  The harmonic balance in 6 Treasures™ formula is very  gentle and supportive to the body and eyes; it does not “shock” the body, nor is it “taxing” to the body’s internal functions.  This well-crafted product is meant to be used daily for immune, antioxidant, and eye support.  6 Treasures™ skillfully utilizes ancient wisdom to help you keep your sight in the  future.  May you see beauty in all that is around you.  

 

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Lycium Fruit: Lycium fruit is an herb derived from Lycium chinense and Lycium barbarum, common plants of eastern Asia. The root bark of the same plants is also used medicinally throughout Eastern Asia. Lycium is in the Solanacea family that gives us hot peppers, eggplants, potatoes, tomatoes, and other food items. The fruit is known by the Chinese name gouqizi, and has been used since ancient times, recorded in the earliest existing Chinese materia medica published around 100 A.D. Lycium fruit is rich in carotene, vitamins B1 and B12, and Vitamin C. The fruit also contains amino acids (the building blocks of proteins), iron, and trace elements essential to the body, including zinc, copper, selenium, calcium, and phosphorus.

Chrysanthemum Flowers: Chrysanthemum Parthenium (Feverfew) is also touted as a remedy for persistent eye problems because of its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. In the past, chrysanthemum roots—particularly the mums—were boiled and used as a headache remedy; young sprouts and petals were eaten in salads; and leaves were brewed in tea for a medicinal and festive drink. Feverfew may produce an antimigraine effect in a manner similar to methysergide maleate (Sansert), a known serotonin antagonist.16 17 Extracts of the plant also inhibit the release of enzymes from white cells found in inflamed joints, a similar anti-inflammatory effect may occur in the skin, providing a rationale for the traditional use of feverfew in psoriasis.   

Sea Buckthorn Berry: Sea-buckthorn is also rich in flavonoid (vitamin P) and contains appreciable amounts of water soluble and fat soluble vitamins (Zhang et al. 1989, Solonenko and Shishkina 1989, Schapiro 1989). Internally, sea-buckthorn is used for the treatment of stomach and duodenal ulcers (Pentegova 1983). In the United Kingdom and Europe sea-buckthorn products are used in aromatherapy (C. Wells pers. com.). Research in the late 1950's and early 1960's reported that 5-hydroxytryptamine (hippophan) isolated from sea-buckthorn bark inhibited tumor growth (Pukhalsskaia 1958, Sokoloff et al. 1961). 

Schisandra Berry:The major active compounds in schisandra are lignans (schizandrin, deoxyschizandrin, gomisins, and pregomisin) found in the seeds of the fruit. Modern Chinese research suggests these lignans have a protective effect on the liver and an immuno-modulating effect. At least two human studies in China, one controlled and the other open, have shown that schisandra can help people with hepatitis. Standardized extracts of schisandra fruits have gained popularity for use in racehorses not running well in relation to elevated liver enzyme levels in their blood; further supporting their beneficial effect on the liver. Part of how schisandra lignans appear to protect the liver is by activating the enzymes in liver cells that produce glutathione, an important antioxidant substance. Lignans also interfere with platelet activating factor, a chemical that promotes inflammation in a number of conditions. Schisandra fruit may also have an adaptogenic and immuno-modulating action, much like the herb Asian ginseng, but with weaker effects. Laboratory work suggests that schisandra may improve work performance, build strength, and help to reduce fatigue. Used in different combinations for thousands of years. Contemporary research has focused on Schisandra's very strong anti-oxidant characteristics.

Curcumin:Extract of the East Indian herb/spice curcuma longa or tumeric root. The plant is a large-leaved herb, closely related to ginger. It is cultivated in tropical countries for the thick, rounded, underground stems or rhizomes, which constitute the spice, turmeric. Turmeric contains an oil, which consists in part of curcumin, which on oxidation is changed into vanillin, the active principle in vanilla. Curcumin was found in animal studies to be very effective against cataracts.  In Chronic Anterior Uveitis (CAU) it improved 100% of subjects in one study and was judged just as effective as corticosteroids (cortisone-like drugs) but without the side-effects. It also inhibited cataract formation in animal subjects. Curcumin inhibits epidermal growth factor receptor site (EGFR) in a dose dependent fashion. 2/3 of cancer overexpress this receptor as a primary means of hyper-proliferation. Cucumin inhibits expression of COX-2, the enzyme involved in the production of PGE2, a tumor promoting prostaglandin. It also inhibits the transcription factor called nuclear kappa beta (NF-kB) which is over-expressed in cancer cells to escape cell regulatory control.

Nux Prinsepiae: Hedge Prinsepia Nut (Nux Prinsepiae) is the dried ripe kernel of Prinsepia uniflora Batal.  Known to nourish the liver and improve eyesight and has been used for conjunctivitis and blepharitis marginalis with impaired vision and photophobia.

 

 

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Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine

A Chinese herbal guide found dating back to 2700 B.C. includes 365 herbs and their actions, many of which are still used today. There are about 6,000 different Chinese Herbs and Substances (such as animal products or minerals) that are used for medicinal purposes in Chinese Herbal Medicine. Have you ever wondered why is it that the Chinese live healthier and longer lives than any other people in the world? One of the main reasons is their use of rejuvenating herbs in Traditional Chinese Medicine.  It's no secret then, that herbs help improve the quality of our health; many of today's wonder drugs are derived from them. 

Today we are able to benefit from this legacy of China's 5,000 year investigation into unlocking the secrets of nature. TCM has come down to us with a detailed theory and philosophy together with a comprehensive and subtle system of diagnosis. Treatment in TCM consists of three main modalities: 1) herbal medicine, 2) acupuncture and moxibustion, 3) massage and manipulation. By far the major component of Chinese medical therapy is herbal medicine.

In modern China, TCM is both taught as well as practiced alongside orthodox Western medicine. All of the major hospitals have Western and traditional Chinese departments, and patients are often referred from one department to the other. Thus Chinese patients are able to receive the best that each system has to offer, with combined Chinese herbal and Western drug therapy in serious cases. This has proven to be an extremely successful approach, with remarkable results being achieved in such areas as cancer care, recovery from stroke, arthritis, skin diseases, heart disease, chronic degenerative diseases, post operative care, etc.

In the last three decades there has been a steady growth of TCM in Western countries. Several major universities now offer degree courses in TCM. Chinese herbal medicines have been subject to clinical trials for treating conditions such as hepatitis-C, irritable bowel syndrome, menopause, heart disease, etc. In recent years an increasing number of doctors regularly refer patients to qualified TCM practitioners and many people have found help and relief with TCM after the failure of conventional methods.

Chinese herbs are used in combinations of up to 15 herbs. There are three major reasons to support the combination practice. Mutual Reinforcement involves combining two or more very similar herbs together to create a stronger effect. Mutual Assistance is the way to use one herb to help another work better. Mutual Restraint is meant to use one herb to reduce or eliminate side effects of another herb in the combination.

The main difference between Chinese medicine and Western medicine lies in its view of how to deal with illness. In Western medicine, specific drugs are sought to correct specific disease states and are evaluated for how effective they are for specific conditions. These drugs are subject to safety concerns due to the risk of side effects from chemicals that are "new" to our bodies.

Compared with 'chemical medicine', Chinese herbal use is much gentler and safer because it involves natural herbs. Most Chinese herbs do not have side effects. Even some side effects that do occur among a few herbs, those side effects can be easily counteracted with other herbs. For these reasons, people turn to herbal therapy for a number of indications. More and more people rely on Chinese herbs as alternative to 'chemical medicine' that has failed to be effective.