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25 tea bags
Rhodiola has been used by Tibetans as a traditional remedy for more than 1000 years. Today, it is popular around the world, used as an adaptogen. Adaptogens are defined as substances that have no toxicity or side effects at normal dosages and that non-specifically increases the body’s resistance to disease and to physical and chemical stresses. According to Chinese interpretation, rhodiola can support vital energy (qi), help the body resist pathogens, enrich the blood, nourish the brain, improve intelligence, and preserve health.
Recently, rhodiola preparations have been shown the following effects: to reinforce physical strength, enhance body endurance, compensate for low oxygen, relieve tiredness and weakness, and improve efficiency of physical and mental work. In pharmacology experiments, rhodiola, has been found to inhibit the production of lipid peroxide in liver cells, an anti-aging function. It can also enhance the activity of serum SOD (a natural anti-oxidant), clear free radicals, and improve activity of cells, which also have anti-aging potential. These properties have also been demonstrated for green tea. The combination of green tea and rhodiola is of potential value in normalizing the blood content of lipids, glucose, and hemoglobin, and calming nervousness, while helping to overcome fatigue.
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