MICROgenics^® Vitalife Herbal Elixir

Stress and Energy

• Contains a synergistic blend of herbs which have been shown to be beneficial during time of stress. This tonic can help maintain energy levels and well being.
• Panax ginseng is perhaps the most famous medicinal plant of China, generally used as a tonic for its revitalising properties, especially after stress
• The biochemical effects of the Siberian Ginseng on the human stress response have been investigated in scientific animal and human studies concluding that Siberian Ginseng improves the body’s stress response and is an effective herb to treat nervous exhaustion due to chronic stress exposure.
• Ginseng was originally investigated for its adaptogenic qualities which enhance stamina and endurance. Adaptogens are defined as a compound that increases the body’s ability to adapt to environmental factors and stressors, reducing damage to the body caused from stress. Scientific evidence has shown that ginseng supports the body’s ability to cope with various stressors such as study and work
• Withania is a well-known Ayurvedic medicinal herb traditionally used to provide fresh energy and vigor for a tired body. Similar to Panax ginseng, Western Herbal medicine classes Withania as an adaptogen, a substance which assists the body to cope with stress
• Licorice helps to maintain adrenal gland function during times of stress by maintaining normal physiological processes to help the body cope with stress. Licorice may relieve the symptoms of stress-induced loss of energy

Immune Health

• Echinacea is included to help maintain a healthy immune system
• Echinacea is an old remedy used by North American Indians. The immune stimulating activity of Echinacea has been subject to countless studies with reliable and consistent scientific data showing substantial immune support, often reducing duration and severity of symptoms in immune conditions.
• Siberian ginseng is classed as an immune modulating tonic designed to minimise the effects of stress in those subject to reoccurring illness.
• Ginger exerts antimicrobial and antibacterial activities
• Elecampane supports a healthy functioning respiratory and immune system

Mental and physical capacities

• This formula contains herbs which assist in concentration and learning capacities, maintaining psychomotor performance during exercise in young athletes
• Siberian Ginseng improves mental and physical capacities whilst maintaining energy levels without depleting the body’s vitality. Herbalists and Naturopaths class Siberian Ginseng as an adaptogen.
• Like stimulants, adaptogens improve energy and stimulate the nervous system. However, adaptogens such as Siberian Ginseng, Panax Ginseng and Withania work by maintaining energy levels without depleting the body and causing a decrease in energy. Adaptogens continue to maintain improvements in mental and physical capacities supporting overall peak performance.
• Siberian Ginseng also helps cognitive functions including memory, concentration and learning ability.
• A review of the constituents and pharmacological effects of Siberian ginseng found the herb exhibited anti-fatigue, anti-stress, immuno-enhancing effect, and mood modulating effects. Their pharmacological activities were mainly due to the iridoid glycosides. MICROgenics^® Vitalife Herbal Elixir is standardised to contain 660mcg of syringaresinol diglucoside per dose.

Liver health

• Dandelion has traditionally been used in Ayurvedic and Western Herbal medicine to help maintain health liver function, to strengthen and enliven the body, helping to eliminate toxins.
• Dandelion root is traditionally prescribed by Ayurvedic herbalists and Naturopaths to aid the livers function and for its ability to encourage the liver to secrete and produce bile. Bile is a substance which breaks down fat and aids in digestion
• Burdock is classed by Herbalists as a depurative, a substance which purifies the blood, improves detoxification and aids in the elimination of metabolic waste products.

Nervous system

• Oats is considered a nutritive herb, providing a natural relaxing effect
• Chamomile may provide relief of mild anxiety and provide support for the nervous system

Circulation

• Ginger is well known for its stimulating properties, supporting healthy circulation
• Rosemary is also considered to be a herb which supports healthy circulation