Clinical Success Made Simple With MediHerb

Clinical Success Made Simple With MediHerb

Herbs don t have to be complicated. We are here to make using them simple. MediHerb products are developed by experts and leaders in the field of herbal medicine. We draw on the latest scientific evidence, coupled with centuries of traditional knowledge, to bring you products that are expertly formulated and of the highest quality. For this guide, we have hand selected our top 10 most loved tablet formulations. These 10 practitioner favorites cover a broad range of therapeutic needs and body system support for your patients. This guide is the first step in getting to know the basics of MediHerb products and understand how best to apply them in your clinic to achieve positive patient results. This guide will show you how simple effective herbal prescribing can be.* The next step would be to familiarize yourself further with the MediHerb product range by delving deeper into 10 additional formulations that cover a wide array of health needs. Our Kerry Bone s Essentials guide highlights the top 20 products that should be at the core of dispensing for each practitioner.* 2

Table of Contents How to Determine the MediHerb Quality Difference...4 Herb Sourcing...5 Adrenal Complex...7 Andrographis Complex...7 Boswellia Complex...8 DiGest Forte...8 Echinacea Premium...9 Gymnema...9 Kava Forte... 10 LivCo... 10 Rhodiola & Ginseng Complex... 11 Rhodiola & Schisandra... 11 Liquid Feature: Adrenal Tonic Phytosynergist... 12 Common Herbal Actions... 13 Notes... 14 Clinical Success Made Simple With MediHerb 3

How to Determine the MediHerb Quality Difference A product label is very often your only guide to the quality, strength and efficacy of a product; therefore it is of crucial importance that you understand how to interpret label supplement fact information correctly so you, the health care professional, can make an informed choice. A MediHerb product label provides full disclosure of all ingredients in a consistent, clear and concise manner to pharmaceutical GMP standards. The detailed explanation on the MediHerb product label allows you as the health care professional to interpret the key quality differentiators more easily and understand what makes MediHerb truly unique. 1. Extract Ratio This indicates the strength of the extract. The number on the left represents the amount of herb and the number on the right represents the amount of extract, e.g. a 4:1 ratio means 4 kilograms of herb are extracted to make 1 kilogram of extract. 2. Quantity of Starting Material This states the quantity of dried herb equivalent used in each tablet. 3. Quantity of Extract This states the quantity of extract used in the tablet. 4. Quantified Activity (QA) and/or Standardization Represents the quality of an extract as a specific active or marker compound. Our QA program is unique to MediHerb and uses the latest research and clinical experience underpinned by batch consistency to define stringent guidelines to produce consistent quality extracts with guaranteed minimum levels of active constituents. To date we have quantified the activity of over 70 herbs through this program a world first! 4

Herb Sourcing The long-term relationships we have fostered with reputable growers all over the world ensure we always obtain optimal quality materials. We source organically grown and wild-crafted herbs whenever possible and procure them from international locations where conditions and handling requirements are the optimum. Echinacea Seed MediHerb s Echinacea Premium is a truly unique formula offering everyday immune system health support. The combination of Echinacea angustifolia and Echinacea purpurea developed by MediHerb s years of expertise provides 4.1 mg of alkylamides, which are the active phytochemicals in the herb responsible for providing health benefits to your patients.* MediHerb understands that the quality of the seed determines the phytochemistry of the plant and ultimately provides the results practitioners depend on. Therefore, our first step in selecting the right seed from the right location is an important one. Once we have a suitable seed that germinates well, is still young and rich in alkylamides, the seed is then planted at the farms where we source our Echinacea. We source our Echinacea from farms in four different countries, each located in areas naturally best suited for growing Echinacea. They have the right climate, weather conditions and soil to allow the plant to thrive. Once the seeds have been planted it usually takes seven to twelve months for the Echinacea plant to grow. During this period no chemicals or pesticides are used. We work with and foster the expertise of our growers to ensure the Echinacea is of superior quality in terms of alkylamide content. Canada Hungary Kenya New Zealand Clinical Success Made Simple With MediHerb 5

Herb Sourcing Kava Root Kava is a powerful herb, so finding the highest quality Kava available and manufacturing with care and precision is vital in helping natural practitioners improve the lives of their patients. Kava has been traditionally used in the Pacific Islands for its relaxing effects. Today it is still widely used by those living in the Pacific Islands, however its usage has spread throughout the rest of the world. MediHerb s Kava is sourced from Vanuatu from the islands of Pentacost, Santo and Malekula. These specific locations produce the highest quality Kava, known as noble Kava. This noble Kava is high in active phytochemicals such as kavalactones, and more specifically Kavain, which is the active kavalactone responsible for delivering a therapeutic outcome.* At MediHerb we source the correct ratio of lateral and stump roots for use in our herbal formulas as this ensures consistent kavalactones and consistent clinical results. Choosing to work with the local community in Vanuatu allows us to benefit from their local knowledge of what is needed to grow the best quality Kava. We can also trust they will ensure the sustainable growth of this plant for years to come. Kava is grown using a cutting from an established plant that has been growing for over five years. This ensures the plant is mature enough to be able to achieve optimal phytochemistry. Once the plant reaches maturity at five years it is ready to be harvested. Pacific Islands 6

Adrenal Complex Servings per container: 40, 120 Calories 3 Calcium 60 mg 6% Licorice root 7:1 extract 250 mg from Glycyrrhiza glabra root 1.75 g Containing glycyrrhizin 25 mg Rehmannia rhizome 5:1 extract 150 mg from Rehmannia glutinosa rhizome 750 mg HEALTHY ADRENAL GLAND SUPPORT HPA AXIS SUPPORT* COMBINATION OF LICORICE & REHMANNIA Other Ingredients: Calcium phosphate, cellulose, maltodextrin, sodium starch glycollate, magnesium stearate and hypromellose. 2-3 times daily, or as directed. M1050 40 Tablets M1055 120 Tablets Why Use Adrenal Complex? Unique combination of two powerful adrenal tonics, Licorice root and Rehmannia rhizome which work to restore adrenal function and support adrenal gland health Helps the body adapt to the challenges of everyday life* Andrographis Complex Servings per container: 40, 120 Calories 2 Calcium 50 mg 5% Echinacea root 4:1 extract 125 mg from Echinacea angustifolia root 500 mg Holy Basil herb 5:1 extract 100 mg from Ocimum tenuiflorum herb 500 mg Andrographis herb 10:1 extract 100 mg from Andrographis paniculata herb 1.0 g Containing andrographolide 10 mg Holy Basil (Ocimum tenuiflorum) 10 mg herb essential oil Other Ingredients: Calcium phosphate, cellulose, sodium starch glycollate, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, silica and maltodextrin. 2-4 times daily, or as directed. M1110 40 Tablets M1115 120 Tablets Why Use Andrographis Complex? Helps maintain healthy immune system function Supports healthy respiratory system function ACUTE, SHORT-TERM IMMUNE SYSTEM SUPPORT CLINICALLY- EFFECTIVE LEVEL OF ANDROGRAPHOLIDES SYNERGISTIC BLEND OF ANDROGRAPHIS & ECHINACEA* Supports and maintains normal body temperature already in a normal range* Please consult the product packaging label for the most accurate product information. See cautions and/or contraindications on the product label or in the MediHerb catalog before dispensing. Clinical Success Made Simple With MediHerb 7

Boswellia Complex HEALTHY JOINT SUPPORT Servings per container: 40, 120 Calories 5 Boswellia gum oleoresin 7:1 extract from Boswellia serrata gum oleoresin 1.9 g Containing boswellic acids 180 mg Celery Seed fruit 6:1 extract from Apium graveolens fruit 1.0 g Ginger rhizome 5:1 extract from Zingiber officinale rhizome 300 mg Turmeric rhizome 25:1 extract from Curcuma longa rhizome 2.0 g Containing curcuminoids 70.4 mg 277 mg 166.7 mg 60 mg 80 mg Other Ingredients: Cellulose, sodium starch glycollate, silica, hypromellose, magnesium stearate and calcium phosphate. 2-4 times daily, or as directed. FOR AN ACTIVE, INDEPENDENT LIFESTYLE* Why Use Boswellia Complex? Maintains and supports healthy joints Supports healthy circulation Provides antioxidant activity* TURMERIC BASED FORMULA M1152 40 Tablets M1157 120 Tablets DiGest Forte Servings per container: 40 Calories 3 Gentian root 2:1 extract 100 mg from Gentiana lutea root 200 mg Tangerine fruit peel 5:1 extract 100 mg from Citrus reticulata fruit peel 500 mg Feverfew leaf 3:1 extract 66.7 mg from Tanacetum parthenium leaf 200 mg Ginger rhizome 10:1 extract 25 mg from Zingiber officinale rhizome 250 mg Wormwood herb 4:1 extract 25 mg from Artemisia absinthium herb 100 mg Tangerine (Citrus reticulata) fruit peel 12.5 mg essential oil, cold pressed Other Ingredients: Cellulose, sodium starch glycollate, croscarmellose sodium, silica, hypromellose, magnesium stearate and calcium phosphate. 3 times daily, or as directed. Why Use DiGest Forte? CORE DIGESTIVE SUPPORT FORMULA CONTAINS BITTER HERBS FOR HEALTHY DIGESTION GASTRIC STIMULANT* Supports healthy digestion and intestinal function Stimulates gastric juice output and appetite Promotes healthy gastrointestinal tone* M1226 40 Tablets Please consult the product packaging label for the most accurate product information. See cautions and/or contraindications on the product label or in the MediHerb catalog before dispensing. 8

Echinacea Premium Servings per container: 40, 120 Calories 2 Calcium 90 mg 9% Echinacea root 4:1 extract 150 mg from Echinacea angustifolia root 600 mg Containing alkylamides 2.0 mg Echinacea root 6:1 extract 112.5 mg from Echinacea purpurea root 675 mg Containing alkylamides 2.1 mg EVERYDAY IMMUNE SYSTEM SUPPORT IMMUNE ENHANCING* GUARANTEED LEVELS OF ALKYLAMIDES Other Ingredients: Calcium phosphate, cellulose, silica, sodium starch glycollate, hypromellose and magnesium stearate. 2-3 times daily, or as directed. M1240 40 Tablets M1245 120 Tablets Why Use Echinacea Premium? Enhances immune system function Supports and promotes healthy white blood cells Encourages healthy upper respiratory tissue* Gymnema ANTI-SWEETNESS ACTIVITY Servings per container: 40, 120 Calories 3 Calcium 30 mg 3% Gymnema leaf 16:1 extract 400 mg from Gymnema sylvestre leaf 6.4 g Containing gymnemic acids 100 mg Other Ingredients: Cellulose, calcium phosphate, sodium starch glycollate, hypromellose, magnesium stearate and silica. TRADITIONALLY KNOWN AS THE SUGAR DESTROYER BENEFICIAL ADDITION TO A WEIGHT LOSS PLAN* 1-2 times daily, or as directed. M1320 40 Tablets M1325 120 Tablets Why Use Gymnema? Helps reduce sweet cravings Helps suppress/inhibit sweet taste sensation* Please consult the product packaging label for the most accurate product information. See cautions and/or contraindications on the product label or in the MediHerb catalog before dispensing. Clinical Success Made Simple With MediHerb 9

Kava Forte Servings per container: 40, 120 Calories 4 Kava root 7:1 water extract 455 mg from Piper methysticum root 3.2 g Containing kavalactones 50 mg Other Ingredients: Cellulose, maltodextrin, silicon dioxide, magnesium stearate, hypromellose, sodium starch glycollate and calcium phosphate. CLINICALLY TRIALED FOR THE TREATMENT OF ANXIETY WATER-EXTRACTED TO ENSURE SAFETY IMPROVES MOOD BALANCE AND SLEEP* 2-3 times daily, or as directed. M1345 40 Tablets M1355 120 Tablets Why Use Kava Forte? Calms the nerves and supports muscle relaxation Eases the effects of mild tension and stress Promotes relaxation and sleep* LivCo Servings per container: 40, 120 Calories 2 Calcium 90 mg 9% Schisandra fruit 6:1 extract 167 mg from Schisandra chinensis fruit 1.0 g Rosemary leaf 5:1 extract 100 mg from Rosmarinus officinalis leaf 500 mg Milk Thistle seed 70:1 extract 30 mg from Silybum marianum seed 2.1 g Containing flavanolignans calc. as silybin 24 mg Other Ingredients: Calcium phosphate, cellulose, hypromellose, maltodextrin, sodium starch glycollate, sorbitol and magnesium stearate. 3-4 times daily, or as directed. M1360 40 Tablets M1365 120 Tablets Why Use LivCo? LIVER CLEANSING SUPPORT LIVER TONIC FOR TODAY S FAST-PACED LIFESTYLE* PROVIDES ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITY Aids in the elimination of naturally occurring toxins and cleanses the liver Supports healthy liver function and liver tissue integrity Protects liver tissue by supporting normal cellular defenses* Please consult the product packaging label for the most accurate product information. See cautions and/or contraindications on the product label or in the MediHerb catalog before dispensing. 10

Rhodiola & Ginseng Complex Servings per container: 60 Calories 1 Rhodiola root 20:1 extract 150 mg from Rhodiola rosea root 3.0 g Containing rosavins 4.5 mg and salidroside 1.5 mg Korean Ginseng root 5:1 extract 100 mg from Panax ginseng root 500 mg Containing ginsenosides* 8.4 mg FOR THE FATIGUED PATIENT ADAPTOGENIC TONIC TO IMPROVE ENERGY* PROMOTES VITALITY & STAMINA Other Ingredients: Calcium phosphate, cellulose, sodium starch glycollate, glucose, hypromellose and magnesium stearate. *Rb 2 to Rb 1 is NLT 0.4 by HPLC 2-4 times daily, or as directed. M1393 60 Tablets Why Use Rhodiola & Ginseng Complex? Supports mental clarity and cognitive function Supports and maintains the body as it ages Helps maintain proper energy and feelings of general well-being when experiencing temporary stress* Rhodiola & Schisandra Servings per container: 40 Calories 3 Rhodiola root 20:1 extract 150 mg from Rhodiola rosea root 3.0 g Containing salidroside 1.5 mg and rosavins 4.5 mg Schisandra fruit 6:1 extract 110 mg from Schisandra chinensis fruit 660 mg FOR THE STRESSED, TIRED PATIENT ENHANCES ENERGY AND STRESS RESISTANCE HPA AXIS REGULATION* Other Ingredients: Microcrystalline cellulose, hypromellose, magnesium stearate and silicon dioxide. 2-4 times daily, or as directed. M1394 40 Tablets Why Use Rhodiola & Schisandra? Maintains feelings of general well-being when experiencing temporary stress Supports healthy cognitive function* Helps the body adapt to the changes of everyday life Please consult the product packaging label for the most accurate product information. See cautions and/or contraindications on the product label or in the MediHerb catalog before dispensing. Clinical Success Made Simple With MediHerb 11

MediHerb Favorite Adrenal Tonic Phytosynergist 5 ml (1 tsp) Servings per container: 40 Calories 4 Rehmannia root 1:2 extract 2.25 ml from Rehmannia glutinosa root 1.13 g Ashwagandha root 1:1 extract 1.63 ml from Withania somnifera root 1.63 g Echinacea root 1:2 extract 525 mcl from Echinacea purpurea root 263 mg Echinacea root 1:2 extract 350 mcl from Echinacea angustifolia root 175 mg Licorice root extract 250 mcl from Glycyrrhiza glabra root 423 mg DUAL STRESS AND IMMUNE SYSTEM BENEFITS EFFECTIVE SUPPORT FOR ADRENAL HEALTH SUPPORTIVE LIQUID TONIC FORMULATION* Other Ingredients: Purified water, 36.5% alcohol and maltodextrin. Dilute 5 ml (approx. 1 teaspoon) in water or juice 2-3 times daily, or as directed. M4405 200 ml (6.8 fl oz) Why Use Adrenal Tonic Phytosynergist? Promotes healthy adrenal gland function Facilitates the body s normal response to occasional stress Supports healthy immune system response Supports and maintains the body as it ages Supports healthy sleep Maintains feelings of well-being when experiencing temporary stress Helps improve mental and/or physical performance after periods of mental and/or physical exertion Helps to increase energy and improve overall health* Please consult the product packaging label for the most accurate product information. See cautions and/or contraindications on the product label or in the MediHerb catalog before dispensing. 12

Common Herbal Actions Below is a list of the common herbal actions that have been referenced in this guide: Adaptogenic A substance that increases the body s resistance to physical, environmental, emotional or biological stressors and promotes normal physiological function. Adrenal tonic A substance that improves the tone, histology and function of the adrenal glands (especially the cortex). Antioxidant A substance that protects against oxidation and free radical damage. Bitter tonic (also known as a Bitter; see also Gastric stimulant) A substance that is bitter tasting and stimulates the upper gastrointestinal tract via the bitter-sensitive taste buds of the mouth and/or by direct interaction with gastrointestinal tissue. Bitters have a promoting effect on all components of upper digestive function, namely the stomach, liver and pancreas. In addition to appetite and digestion they improve general health and immune function. Gastric stimulant (see also Bitter tonic) A substance that stimulates the function of the stomach. Immune enhancing A substance that enhances immune function. Liver tonic A substance that improves the tone, vigor and function of the liver. Stimulant A substance that heightens the function of an organ or system e.g. a central nervous stimulant increases the activity of the central nervous system, particularly behavioral alertness, agitation, or excitation. The term has a second, more subtle meaning derived from the Thomsonian system (an early branch of herbal therapy in the USA): a substance capable of increasing the action or energy of the living body. Clinical Success Made Simple With MediHerb 13

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