Coptis Extract

Also known as: Coptis Chinensis Extract, Huang Lian Su Pian.

Coptis extract is a Chinese medicinal herb used for a variety of ailments. The root is one of the bitterest herbs used in Chinese medicine. Among the other active compounds found in Coptis chinensis is berberine and coptisine.

Berberine and coptisine are part of a group of alkaloids and has shown some help fighting against fungal infections such as candida, yeast, parasites and for treating digestive disorders caused by bacterial infections.

Coptis chinensis extract is an anti inflammatory and antiviral herb coming from the root of the plant and can be used to make compresses or a poultice.

Benefits of Coptis Extract:
The extract has been used by individuals to stop severe diarrhea and abdominal pains accompanied by vomiting and fever, IBS, vacteria Proteus, food poisoning, and other intestinal conditions by eliminating toxins from the intestines and allowing you to regain regular functions again.

Coptis has a strong effect on the body to stop the bad bacteria from continuing to form which allows your body to fight back, beating the illness you’re suffering from. It also stimulates the immune system and functions as an antioxidant as well.

Coptis extract is used to treat mouth ulcers and abscesses on teeth, throat infections, sinus infections, and tonsillitis. If made as a paste, infusion, or salve, it is believed to improve your digestion, relieve stomach inflammation, and restore the appetite.

Coptis is available in many forms:

• Capsules
• Ointments
• Powders
• Tinctures

It is recommended that a dose of 2g be used daily to treat most common illnesses and should not be taken as a long term solution.

Side Effects of Coptis Extract:
It is not recommended for women who are pregnant or children.

This extract should not be taken for more than seven days. See your physician is symptoms are still present.

If you take more than the recommended dose it can cause diarrhea, spleen issues, gastric problems, and vomiting.

Pycnogenol

Pycnogenol is a natural plant extract derived from the bark of the French maritime pine tree. The tree grows in the coastal region of southwestern France. Over a period of thirty to fifty years, the trees are cultivated with neither pesticides nor herbicides being used.

Scientists believe this to be a natural anti-inflammatory and antioxidant. It selectively binds to collagen and elastin and aids in the production of endothelial nitric oxide which helps to dilate blood vessels.

A typical daily dosage would be 1 mg per kilogram of body weight or 20mg-200mg per day.

Remember it always best to check with a physician prior to taking new medications.

Home Remedies and the Benefits of using Pycnogenol.

By absorbing the free radicals, Pycnogenol helps with cell damage, premature aging and many other ailments and diseases. It boosts the immune system and strengthens the walls of the blood vessels.

Pycnogenol contains Oligomeric Proanthocyanidins (OPCs), also known as flavonoids.

Flavonoids are highly soluble in water, making them easier to absorb.

OPCs have been clinically proven to be twenty times more potent than Vitamin C and fifty times more potent than Vitamin E.

OPCs assist in:
* Protecting the brain and spinal nerves against free radical damage
* Protecting the liver against toxic doses of acetaminophen
* Slowing the process of aging
* Supporting the immune system
* Strengthening and repairing connective tissue
* Moderating allergic and inflammatory responses by reducing the body’s histamine production

Possible uses for Pycnogenol are listed below:
* Circulation problems
* Arthritis
* Disease of the retina in the eye
* Circulation problems
* High blood pressure
* Asthma in children
* Improved endurance in athletes

It is considered to be safe with no major side effects being reported.

Pycnogenol is non-toxic and there have been a few minor side effects such as mild headaches, nausea and dizziness, and stomach problems have been reported. Because of this it is thought best to take after meals.

Pycnogenol should not be taken if you are pregnant or breast-feeding or if you have an immune system or auto-immune system disease.