Description
Spray dried concentrated powder in capsules. An
encapsulated, powdered tonic using Chiangbai
Mountain Ant as the main ingredient. The ant is
not concentrated in this formula since ant is
generally not concentrated for capsules in China
-- however, the rest of the herbs in this product
are fully concentrated.
Primary
Traditional Functions
Promotes, maintains and prolongs life, replenishes
Qi, nourishes blood, increases vitality,
adaptogenic, regulates yin and yang, antiaging,
enhances immunocompetence (bipolar immune
regulation), improves sexual function and
increases virility and fertility, strengthens
musculoskeletal system, calms anxiety, promotes
sound sleep, improves digestion and assimilation
Who
Can Use This Formula
Men and women who want a powerful anti-aging
formula that builds deep, long lasting energy.
Typical
Usage
2 or 3 capsules, 2 or 3 times per day
Note
Ant
has been widely used and very highly regarded in
China as a tonic for over 3000 years. Ant has been
refered to in a number of famous Chinese medicinal
classics, including Li Shi ChenĘs Ben Cao Gang Mu,
where the great master praised ants as a superior
tonic with excellent curative powers. It has been
universally tauted as a superb Liver and Kidney
tonic of the highest order. Its name, which it
received in ancient times, means "black
horse." Imperial records indicate that
numerous emperors and other noblemen have consumed
ant tonics to promote sexuality and to increase
longevity. Ant has been historically considered a
superior herb of the highest order. In fact, it
has been said that "Ginseng may be the King
of Herbs, but Ant is the Herb of Kings!"
Qualities Attributed to Ants:
Ant tonics are widely consumed in Asia to promote
strength, sexual vigor and as a powerful antiaging
agent. Over 70 years of research has proven that
ants are highly nutritious and have powerful
medicinal effects. As a matter of fact, ant is
considered a premium adaptogenic substance in the
same ranks as Ginseng, Acanthopanax, Schizandra,
Cordyceps, Astragalus, Ganoderma and Gynostemma,
the superstars of Chinese tonic herbalism.
Polyrachis is widely used to boost the immune
system, or to maintain already strong immune
functions. It has been established to have
double-direction benefits on the immune system, so
it is used by anyone with any immune disorder to
regulate immune functions.
Polyrachis is widely believed to prevent common
symptoms associated with aging, such as lumbago,
memory loss, joint problems, fatigue, climacteric
symptoms, cardiovascular disease, etc. Ant
strengthens the entire Kidney system, including
the sexual functions, skeletal structures and
renal system. It also strengthens the nervous
system, digestive functions, detoxification
functions and muscular system. Therefore ant
products have become extremely popular with middle
aged and elderly consumers in Asia. Ants are being
called the "forever young" nutritional
supplement.
Young people in China seem to be major advocates
of ant as well. Young men and women use it to
increase energy on a daily, as well as long-term
basis. Both physical and mental energy seems to be
supplemented by consuming ant. Ants can carry a
load of 100 times there own weight, and people
have long felt that consuming non-toxic varieties
of ants can increase physical and mental strength.
Students in particular have made ant elixirs a
virtual craze in cities like Shanghai , Hong Kong
and Beijing. It is commonly used by those who have
become fatigued or exhausted due to excess
workloads or other forms of stress, including
mental sources. Ant is noticeably energizing when
consumed for a short period of time and builds
long-term energy if used continuously for awhile.
Because of its long and short term energy boosting
quality, ant tonics are becoming popular as
pre-workout elixirs in Hong Kong and Taiwan, where
many adults visit health clubs regularly. Ant is
an ideal tonic for athletes, especially when
combined with Ginseng, Acanthopanax and other
similar tonics.
Ant has a big reputation in Asia for increasing
libido and virility. Both men and women claim that
after using ant for even a short time that their
interest in sex increases significantly and that
their sexual performance improves in numerous
ways. This reputation has contributed to the
explosion of ant products available in the
Taiwanese, Hong Kong, Southeast Asian and Japanese
markets.
As a result of modern technology and vastly
improved manufacturing capabilities previously not
possible, ant is now being widely used in Asia for
the first time. There has been a genuine explosion
of interest in ant tonic products now that it is,
for the first time, not a product reserved just
for emperors, rich nobles and their wives and
families.
Varieties and Grading:
Several varieties of ants are used in Chinese
tonic herbalism, all with virtually the same
attributes. These different varieties come from
different regions in China. Each region claims
that its ants are superior. Both black ants
(primarily from southern and central China) and
red ants (primarily from northeastern China) are
used. Ants from high, pristine mountain ranges
such as the Himalayas in southern China and Tibet,
or the Changbai Mountains in northeastern China
are considered the finest and most potent. Most of
the tonic ants are large ants.
A primary concern in using ant as a tonic
supplement is that the ants or ant product is from
a reputable company that specializes in ant tonic
preparation. The ants must be collected from, or
raised in, a pure, pristine environment.
Certainly, using ants that have been exposed to
Raid is not a good idea. In other words, it is not
a good idea to try collecting your own from the
basement or back yard. The ants used in Chinese
tonic supplements are raised in sealed ant farms
and are absolutely chemical free. Ant is rare in
raw form in the United States, but is extremely
valuable if you can obtain it. It should be light
in weight, dark and consistent in color, and
fluffy, with no obvious impurities, degradation or
discoloration. Most sources of ant as a tonic
supplement will be ant products made by a number
of ant specialty houses out of China. Ant tonics
come in both capsules and oral liquid elixirs. At
this writing all the ant products I have tested
have been excellent and have met my every
expectation. The ant industry is extremely heavily
regulated in China and there is no indication that
less than quality ant products are now being
produced in mainland China.
Scientific Notes:
Ants are extremely rich in nutrients, including
significant amounts of vitamins B1, B2, B12, D and
E . Ant contains more than 42% protein and provide
8 essential amino acids. It contains enzymes and
other active substances. The ATP in ants can
provide energy directly to the human body. Ants
are rich in more than 20 trace elements such as
magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, iron, selenium,
and especially zinc.
Polyrachis is extremely rich in zinc. The zinc
content of Polyrachis is the highest among all
known living organisms. Every gram of dried ants
contains 180 mg. of zinc. This undoubtedly
explains part of antĘs strong beneficial
influence on sexuality, as zinc is a critical
element in the human sexual function. In Japan,
Zinc has been called "harmony element"
because it creates harmony between couples---it is
a powerful sex-improving element. These chemicals
seem to have an influence on the way that zinc is
utilized. Studies have shown that regular use of
ant tonics can prevent and treat disorders
associated with zinc deficiency, including senile
cataract, night blindness, incontinence, and
sexual dysfunction, including impotence,
spermatorrhea and premature ejaculation in men and
menorrhagia, frigidity and climacteric symptoms in
women.
Ant has a bipolar (double-direction) immuno-regulatory
activity. It thus fortifies a weakened immune
system and modifies an overactive immune system.
Ant can have a very beneficial effect on
autoimmune disorders such as osteoarthritis,
rheumatoid arthritis, gouty arthritis, alkolyzing
spondylitis, scleroderma, psoriasis, and some
studies indicate significant tumor reducing
effects when ant is consumed in therapeutic
dosages. Ant has been used clinically for the
following disorders in China and other Asian
nations: rheumatoid and other forms of arthritis,
sciatic neuralgia, hepatitis B, neurosis,
insomnia, diabetes mellitus, tuberculosis, asthma,
dermatomyositis, tumor, hypertension, and more.
Polyrachis vicina, Polyrachis lamellidns and other
species of nutritional ant have been demonstrated
to have liver protective activity by lowering the
activity of SGPT, a liver enzyme (detail). It can
also, to a certain degree, prevent liver cells
from turning into fat. Polyrachis has been
demonstrated to be very useful in the treatment of
both acute and chronic hepatitis B. Recent
research indicates that hepatitis B, both chronic
and acute, is due to immune deficiency and that
the hepatitis virus is itself opportunistic.
Therefore, strengthening the immune system as a
whole is essential and invaluable in treating
hepatitis B. Ant serves this role very effectively
because of its dual role as an immune tonic and a
liver protector.
Polyrachis also has anxiolytic, anti-cough,
analgesic, anti-spasmotic, anti-asthmatic,
anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal,
anti-oncologic and anti-arthritic functions in
studies done throughout Asia.
Recent research demonstrated that Polyrachis can
promote the growth, and prevent the shrinkage, of
the thymus gland, which generally shrinks as one
grows older. The thymus is one of the important
immune system organs of the body. Ants can
stimulate the production of lymphocytes when the
body is under microbial attack, and can improve
replication of the lymphocytes. Ants increase the
amount of active immune cells. Extensive research
now verifies that ant has a bipolar immune
function.
Ant can increase the amount of DNA and RNA inside
of human cells. This is believed to slow down
aging and to aid in the regeneration, and even
rejuvenation of tissue.
A unique set of aldehyde compounds found in all
edible species of Polyrachis has been demonstrated
to have a stronger tonic action than ginseng, and
it has thus far been impossible to synthesize this
chemical. These aldehydes compounds include
geranicaldehyde (C10H16O) and formalindehyde (HCHO,
C10H14O). It is believed to be a result of these
and several similar aldehydes, as well as some
other chemicals in ant, that give ants their
enormous physical strength---and ultimately give
the consumers of ant the well-established increase
in strength.
Polyrachis is not a source of hormones and are
absolutely free of synthetic chemicals.
Some facts about ants: Ants can lift up to 400
times their own weight and pull up to 1700 times
their own weight, making them the world champions
in terms of strength. Ant contains 8-13 times the
protein of milk, chicken, duck, beef, mutton and
fish.
Ants are extremely rich in nutrients, including
significant amounts of vitamins B1, B2, B12, D and
E . Ant contains more than 42% protein and provide
8 essential amino acids. It contains enzymes and
other active substances. The ATP in ants can
provide energy directly to the human body. Ants
are rich in more than 20 trace elements such as
magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, iron, selenium,
and especially zinc.
Polyrachis is extremely rich in zinc. The zinc
content of Polyrachis is the highest among all
known living organisms. Every gram of dried ants
contains 180 mg. of zinc. This undoubtedly
explains part of antĘs strong beneficial
influence on sexuality, as zinc is a critical
element in the human sexual function. In Japan,
Zinc has been called "harmony element"
because it creates harmony between couples---it is
a powerful sex-improving element. These chemicals
seem to have an influence on the way that zinc is
utilized. Studies have shown that regular use of
ant tonics can prevent and treat disorders
associated with zinc deficiency, including senile
cataract, night blindness, incontinence, and
sexual dysfunction, including impotence,
spermatorrhea and premature ejaculation in men and
menorrhagia, frigidity and climacteric symptoms in
women.
Ant has a bipolar (double-direction) immuno-regulatory
activity. It thus fortifies a weakened immune
system and modifies an overactive immune system.
Ant can have a very beneficial effect on
autoimmune disorders such as osteoarthritis,
rheumatoid arthritis, gouty arthritis, alkolyzing
spondylitis, scleroderma, psoriasis, and some
studies indicate significant tumor reducing
effects when ant is consumed in therapeutic
dosages. Ant has been used clinically for the
following disorders in China and other Asian
nations: rheumatoid and other forms of arthritis,
sciatic neuralgia, hepatitis B, neurosis,
insomnia, diabetes mellitus, tuberculosis, asthma,
dermatomyositis, tumor, hypertension, and more.
Polyrachis vicina, Polyrachis lamellidns and other
species of nutritional ant have been demonstrated
to have liver protective activity by lowering the
activity of SGPT, a liver enzyme (detail). It can
also, to a certain degree, prevent liver cells
from turning into fat. Polyrachis has been
demonstrated to be very useful in the treatment of
both acute and chronic hepatitis B. Recent
research indicates that hepatitis B, both chronic
and acute, is due to immune deficiency and that
the hepatitis virus is itself opportunistic.
Therefore, strengthening the immune system as a
whole is essential and invaluable in treating
hepatitis B. Ant serves this role very effectively
because of its dual role as an immune tonic and a
liver protector.
Polyrachis also has anxiolytic, anti-cough,
analgesic, anti-spasmotic, anti-asthmatic,
anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal,
anti-oncologic and anti-arthritic functions,
according to in studies done throughout Asia.
Recent research demonstrated that Polyrachis can
promote the growth, and prevent the shrinkage, of
the thymus gland, which generally shrinks as one
grows older. The thymus is one of the important
immune system organs of the body. Ants can
stimulate the production of lymphocytes when the
body is under microbial attack, and can improve
replication of the lymphocytes. Ants increase the
amount of active immune cells. Extensive research
now verifies that ant has a bipolar immune
function.
Ant can increase the amount of DNA and RNA inside
of human cells. This is believed to slow down
aging and to aid in the regeneration, and even
rejuvenation of tissue.
A
unique set of aldehyde compounds found in all
edible species of Polyrachis has been demonstrated
to have a stronger tonic action than ginseng, and
it has thus far been impossible to synthesize this
chemical. These aldehydes compounds include
geranicaldehyde (C10H16O) and formalindehyde (HCHO,
C10H14O). It is believed to be a result of these
and several similar aldehydes, as well as some
other chemicals in ant, that give ants their
enormous physical strength---and ultimately give
the consumers of ant the well-established increase
in strength.
Polyrachis is not a source of hormones and are
absolutely free of synthetic chemicals.
Some facts about ants: Ants can lift up to 400
times their own weight and pull up to 1700 times
their own weight, making them the world champions
in terms of strength. Ant contains 8-13 times the
protein of milk, chicken, duck, beef, mutton and
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