Supplement Facts

Eleuthero Root is found in North East China, Eastern Russia, Korea and Japan. It is used in Traditional Chinese Medicine to expel “Wind Dampness”, to strengthen the sinews and bones, transform dampness and reduce swelling. It is classified and responsible in large part for the coining of the term, Adaptogen; describing a class of plants and substances that increases an organisms “non specific resistance” to stress of various kinds. There is a slight problem with adulteration of this plant medicine in the US as many companies marketing this herb are actually selling species of Eleutherococcus other than senticosus, or selling the herb Periploca. It is important to know your source and look for products which are screened for proper identity, purity and concentration.*

An Adaptogen is a substance that helps the body adapt to various types of stress. In order to achieve this status a plant must be harmless. It must also have a broad-spectrum, normalizing action that brings an organism back to homeostasis. Through Russian Research Eleuthero became the model for all other adaptogens. In the late ‘60’s and ‘70’s studies were conducted in over 2,100 healthy people. These studies showed that Eleuthero increased the ability of subjects to withstand stress such as heat, noise, motion, exercise, and increase in workload. Subjects also experienced increases in mental alertness and work output. *

Eleuthero contains a group of constituents known as Eleutherosides (A,B,B1, C,D,E) ranging from .6 to .9%, it also contains Triterpenoid sapponins, and Glycans, among other lesser constituents. The exact mechanism of action of Eleuthero and the significance of each of its various constituents is not yet fully understood.*

Gaia Herbs Eleuthero is available as a liquid extract, and a liquid Phyto-Cap which contains the equivalent of 5 grams of powdered Eleuthero root per one capsule. This is a very significant dosage of Eleuthero and most studies used between 1-4 grams of whole root or 2-8 ml of a 1:2 liquid extract. Gaia Herbs tests its Eleuthero root for activity and heavy metal contamination as well as testing the shelf stability of its finished product. The Liquid Phyto-Cap delivery system is a patented process and formulation which offers unique non-oil based liquid extract which is ready for assimilation and absorption, in a convenient vegetarian capsule. This product tastes extremely good when bitten into and will be absorbed even more quickly by doing so. Gaia Herbs captures the essence of Natures Vitality.*

Wild Oat Milky Seed is a classic restorative tonic which bridges the gap between herbs and food. Oats are of the natural order Graminacea or grass family. Eclectic and Physiomedical practitioners used the extract of the green oat seed “in the milk” for supporting many nervous conditions, supporting healthy sleep patterns, promoting healthy heart function when weakened due to illness, and maintaining healthy nerves while in recovery from various addictions (mainly morphine and opium during the late 1800’s). It was also used to support male sexual function.*

Wild Oat Milky Seed is rich in Protein and minerals; especially high in potassium and magnesium. These minerals are more predominant when the seed is in the milky stage. Wild Oat Milky Seed also contains B-complex vitamins. Most of the published research on Avena sativa has been conducted on the rolled or prepared oats, beta-glucans and fiber contained in the oat. The relaxing properties of minerals on tissues is well noted and at least worth considering when attempting to explain a plants ability to calm restless nerves.*

Gaia Herbs grows its own Certified Organic Wild Oat Milky Seed in Brevard, NC. The Oat seed is harvested in the fresh milky stage and extracted within hours of being picked in Gaia Herbs Certified Organic processing facility, right up the hill from the farm. Wild Oats are best used in this milky stage for all activities listed above and when dried, powdered and encapsulated loose their properties. Gaia Herbs Captures the Essence of Nature’s Vitality.*