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Honey Gardens Rejuvenation Tonic

What is a tonic/adaptogen?
The meaning of the word tonic parallels the definition of an adaptogen.  The use of adaptogens is a fairly new concept to Western medicine.  However, in Eastern healing traditions, they are the base structure of this preventative approach to medicine.  Hence the name, adaptogens help the body adapt to stress and ease the subsequent physical and mental imbalances.

Adaptogenic herbs tend to be high in calcium, magnesium, B vitamins, and iron, all which fortify the body against stress and fatigue.  Often an adaptogen, such as eleuthero, will gently stimulate the organs, enhancing their ability to assimilate and utilize nutrients, providing a deep resource of vital energy. Overall, adaptogens have a restorative effect on the organ systems of the body from the nutrition and integrity of the formula.

What is an adaptogen used for?
Adaptogens can be used to promote an overall sense of well being by feeding, strengthening, and toning the organ systems of the body. Adaptogens are recommended for imbalances involving weakness, fatigue, and low energy.  They can be used to treat both chronic and acute ailments.  Adaptogens can also support healthy conditions and fortify a healthy body against the toll of stress and fatigue.

The following glossary outlines the adaptogenic qualities along with other specific actions of the herbs contained in our Honey Gardens Apitherapy Rejuvenation Tonic:

apple cider vinegar
Apple cider vinegar is a highly recommended solvent for herbal tonics.   It is a nutritious expectorant (helps to expel or except excess mucus from the system) and contains a mild acidity that balances and aids in digestion.

astragalus root
(Astragalus membranaceus)

Astragalus is a tonic herb which energizes the entire body.   Astragalus is an ideal remedy for anyone who may have an overtaxed immunity.  Because of this, it is often used in the treatment of chronic illness. Studies have shown that astragalus restores depleted red blood cell formation in bone marrow that supports the immune system.

bee pollen
Bee pollen encapsulates the rich nutrition from the pollen the bees

collect.  Bee pollen is "super food" that is naturally rich in vitamins, minerals, and trace minerals.   It contains 27 minerals, enzymes, and vitamins B1, B2, and B6.  It is a complete protein, containing all 22 amino acids and has a higher concentration of the eight amino acids essential to human health than most other proteins.

burdock root
(Arctium lappa)

Burdock is a nutritious tonic which is rich in iron, magnesium, silicon, and many other vitamins and minerals.  It is a great blood purifier that promotes the healthy functions of both the liver and kidneys.  By stimulating the natural flow of lymphatic fluid, burdock supports the excretion of toxic byproducts from the cells.

eleutherococcus root
(Eleutherococcus senticosus)

Eleuthero helps the body adapt to stressful situations, caused either by internal or external causes.  It increases endurance, concentration, as well as enhances oxygen metabolism in tissues and organs.  Eleuthro is useful in treating chronic fatigue, immune dysfunction syndrome, and general exhaustion.

kelp
(Laminaria digitata)

Kelp is an extremely nourishing food for the body which contains 10-20 times the minerals of land based plants.  Kelp is a traditional coastal food that is used to promote longevity, prevent disease, resist fatigue, and reduce stress.  Kelp contains nutrients that expel environmental pollutants, including radiation and heavy metals from the body.

milk thistle seeds
(Silybum marianum)

Milk thistle seeds have antioxidant properties which help to fight off the damage of age related diseases.  Milk thistle is a tonic which promotes the healthy functions of the liver and gallbladder.  Research shows that milk thistle seeds protect liver cells from chemical damage and also assists in rebuilding damaged liver cells.

nettle leaf
(Urtica spp.)

Nettle is one of the most widely applicable tonic herbs available.  It strengthens and supports the entire body.  It is used as a tonic and as a general detox remedy.  It is rich in a host of vitamins including: iron, calcium, potassium, magnesium, and zinc.

pure unheated unfiltered raw honey
Raw honey contains an extraordinary amount of beneficial nutrients.  It contains beneficial therapeutic enzymes, minerals and trace minerals, vitamins, proteins, bee pollen.

wild blueberries
(vaccinium austifolium)

Blueberries exhibit antioxidant actions that protect the body against free radical damage.  They provide cardiovascular protection, vision improvement, and inhibition of cancer forming conditions.