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Jubilee™
Mood
Enhancer with St. John’s Wort
While there are many causes of depression, it is generally agreed that not
all depression is caused by emotional conflict. Vitamin and nutritional
deficiencies, low blood sugar, low thyroid function and medications can
all effect changes in brain chemistry that produce symptoms of sadness,
loss of motivation, crying spells, insomnia, fatigue and exhaustion.
The Chinese refer to “depression” as a loss of spiritual vitality
that effects the Lungs, the Heart and the Triple Warmer (responsible for
digestion). Their answer, as with many symptoms, is to increase the energy
of the body and enhance the harmony of key organ systems.
Jubilee™ incorporates St. John’s Wort, today’s number one
treatment for depression in Germany, in a formula that improves the quality
of blood and blood flow and balances the entire body according to TCM. Ginkgo
biloba, Horney Goat Weed and Magic Fruit balance and enhance the St. John’s
Wort effect. Schisandra, Chinese Knotweed, Astragalus, Lycium and Bupleurum
with Magic Fruit balance the entire body.
In clinical studies, the effects of standardized St. John’s Wort taken
alone show that improvement comes after six weeks of use. However, Jubilee™
Tea Concentrate gives noticeable mood elevation in just 20 minutes! As such,
this extraordinary tea concentrate can deliver benefits to those suffering
from “a bad day”, as well as those battling long episodes of depression.
A balanced formula also means that there are no contraindications as might
be indicated from the use of a single herb.
How can I use Jubilee™ Tea Concentrate to replace a mood enhancing
prescription drug?
As with any medication, it is advisable for you to work with your medical
practitioner. Medications often can result in side effects that you should
report to your doctor at once. Because Jubilee™ is a dietary supplement,
it will not interfere with your drug treatment, but may allow you, when
working with your physician, to lower your dose or discontinue your medication,
thus avoiding more toxic side effects. Clinical depression is a serious
condition and any variation of treatment should always be done with the
advise and assistance of your medical practitioner. Technical Bulletins
are available to all practitioners through New Spirit’s Corporate Office.
DOCUMENTATION OF INDIVIDUAL HERBS
St. John s Wort (Hypericum perforatum)
Effects: Anti-inflammatory, astringent, sedative, antidepressant,
vulnerary, antibacterial, antiviral
Indications: Neuralgia, anxiety, depression, opausal irritability
and anxiety, neuralgic pain, fibrositis, sciatica, rheumatic pain.
Remarks: Tea as folk remedy for bladder ailments, depression, dysentery,
diarrhea, and worms. Recent studies (1988) have found that Hypericin and
psudohypericic have potent anti-retroviral activity without serious side
effects. Being researched for AIDS treatment.
Ginkgo biloba
Organ Affinity: Lungs, Kidneys and Heart
Effects: Improves memory, increases and improves blood circulation;
stabilizes neural and muscular membranes; removes toxic metabolites; normalizes
transmitter concentrations; and maintains appropriate levels of important
electrolytes.
Indications: Cerebral edema; blood platelet aggregation; aging process;
high blood pressure; memory problems.
Remarks: Excellent for reduction of dangerous blood clotting, flavonoids
of ginkgo, including quercetin, are potent oxygen scavengers. Improves circulation,
thus fighting the aging process.
Horny Goat Weed (Epimedium Sagittatum)
Organ Affinity: Liver, Kidneys
Effects: Tonic to Kidney-Yang; eliminates wind-damp ailments (rheumatic)
aphrodisiac
Indications: Kidney-Yang deficiency impotence, spermatorrhea, premature
ejaculation, lumbago, cold hands and feet, fears of cold, rheumatic discomforts
of wind-damp excess, spasms, numbness
Remarks: Dilates the capillaries and large blood vessels, lowers
blood pressure. Enhances secretory glands, improves the immune system.
He Sho Wu (Polygoni multiflori)
Organ Affinity: Liver and Kidneys
Effects: Tonic to liver and kidney; nourishes blood and semen, demulcent
laxative, antidote.
Indication: Blood deficiency: sallow complexion: dizziness, insomnia,
premature graying of hair, kidney deficiency, lumbago, weak bone, sinew
and cartilage, swelling of lymph glands abscessed and ulcers
Remarks: Sexual tonic and energy builder, reduces signs of aging.
Improves quality of blood, hair and teeth. Promotes longevity. Good for
high blood pressure and hardening of the arteries and veins.
Schisandra (Schisandra chinensis)
Organ Affinity: Lungs, Kidney, Liver, Heart
Effects: Astringent; tonic to kidneys; demulcent; anti diarrhetic;
antitussive.
Indications: Chronic coughs; asthma; thrush; profuse perspiration
due to empty ailments; spermatorrhoea; nocturnal emissions; profuse and
frequent urination; chronic diarrhea.
Remarks: It is both astringent and demulcent. Excellent fluid balancer.
Beautifies the skin. Strengthens liver function and immune system.
Containing Schinzandrin, Schisanhelnol, Gomisin A, B, C, J, etc. Schinzandrin
is a hepatoprotective agent to improve the liver function of patients with
hepatitis or under chemotherapy, anticancer activity. Schisanhelnol is a
potent antioxidant, inhibits the peroxidative damage of brain mitochondria
and membrane in animal models, protective action against oxidative stress.
Gomisin A has inhibitory effect on hepatpcarcinogenesis, stimulates liver
regeneration after partial hepatectomy Gomisin J has anti-HIV activity through
inhibition of HIV RT. Gomisin C has inhibitory effect on respiratory burst
of rat neutrophils in vitro.
Chinese Knotweed (Polygonum cuspidatum)
Organ Affinity: Kidney
Traditional use in Chinese Medicine: Tonic to kidneys, kidney deficiency:
lumbago, weak bone, constipation due to dry intestine, swelling of lymph
glands, abscissa and ulcers, analgesic. Expels damp-wind, moist, eases blood
flow (Menstrual disorders), candida, sore throat, cough, and clears phlegm.
Remarks: Anti-inflammatory (arthritis), anti-bronchitis, fever due
to lung infection, antimicrobial, and antiviral.
Recent scientific findings: Polydatin thins blood, inhibits effect
of platelet aggregating, reduces effect on arterial thrombosis, prevents
endotoxin-induced acute lung injury, enhances antioxidation, and protects
against multiple organ failure. Anthraguinones (emodin, danthron, physcion
and rhein) are active anti-inflammatory compounds against arthritis and
antimicrobial activity.
Astragalus (Radix astragali)
Organ Affinity: Spleen, Lungs
Effects: Tonifies; diuretic, impedes perspiration, promotes suppression
of abscess.
Indications: Energy deficiency, fatigue, prolapsed rectum, womb,
or other organs,
profuse sweating due to external empty ailments; stubborn abscess; facial
swelling; diabetes.
Remarks: Used as a cardiotonic, lowers blood pressure and blood sugar;
improves circulation in flesh and skin. Strengthens immune system by stimulating
white cell activity and production of interferon. Chinese herbalists use
it to improve digestion and metabolism.
Lycium Barbarum
Organ Affinity: Liver, Kidneys
Effects: Tonic to liver and kidneys, nourishes semen, improves vision.
Indication: Liver yin deficiency, blurry vision, dizziness, headaches,
kidney yin deficiency: spermatorrhea, lumbago
Bupleurum (Bupleurum Falcatum)
Organ Affinity: Liver, Gall Bladder, Pericordium
Effects: Antipyretic, sedative to liver, cools pericardium heat.
Indications: Intermittent fevers and chills; malaria, blackwater
fever.
Remarks: Used in treating prolapse of rectum, womb and other internal
organs. Antimicrobial and anti yeast infections and antiparasite.
Dong Quai (Angelica sinesin)
Organ Affinity: Liver and Spleen
Effects: Tonic to blood; emmenagogue; promotes circulation; analgesic,
sedative, laxative.
Indications: Menstrual disorders; dysmenorrhoea, menorrhagia, amenorrhoea,
blood deficiency; painful scarring in traumatic injuries, postnatal abdominal
pain; rheumatic pains.
Remarks: Best herb for menstrual disorders. Strengthens female reproductive
organs and regulates hormonal levels. Also, used as a liver remedy, circulatory
stimulant and blood fortifier. Also, eases the effects of menopause.
Rehmannia
Organ Affinity: Heart, Small Intestine, Liver, Kidneys
Effects: Antipyretic, cools and tonifies the blood, kidney and cardiotonic,
demulcent, hemostatic, diuretic.
Indications: Body heat and heat rash due to internal heat excess,
yin deficiency due to heat injuries, diabetes.
Lo Han Kuo (Cucurbitaceae fruit - Momordica grosvenori)
Organ Affinity: Spleen, Liver
Effects: Antipyretic; moist; calming; and relaxing.
Indications: Digestive tract problems; sore throats, coughs, headache,
and tension.
Remarks: Effective for elimination of constipation, diarrhea, or
other digestive problems; relaxes digestive tract. Relates to tension and
helps reduce headaches.
Selected References For Mood Enhancer With St. John’s Wort
ST. JOHN S WORT
1. For Bibliography Foster, 5, Duke, J.A., A Field Guide to Medicinal Plans
of Eastern and Central America, Houghton Mifflin, 1990.
GINKGO BILOBA
1. Le Poncin-Lafitte, M., Rapin, J. and Rapin, J.R. Effects of ginkgo biloba
on changes induced by quantitative cerebral microembolization in rats. Arch.
Int. Pharmacodyn, 243, 236, 1980.
2. Grosdemouge, C., Le Poncin-Lafitte, M. and Rapin, J.R. Effects protecteurs
de l extrait de ginkgo bilobal sur la rupture precoco de la barriere hemoencephali-que
le rat. Presse Med., 15(31), 1502-1505, 1986.