Extra Strength Pain Support Formula

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KT Botanicals Proprietary Pain Support Supplement For Moderate To Severe Pain!

Now Even Stronger with Corydalis 40X!! 

50 Size "00" Capsules

Available to the public for the first time!  This formula was previously available to select customers and only upon special request to those who were suffering from severe pain due to surgeries, automobile accidents, advanced stage arthritus, and other chronic, and extremely painful conditions.  As word spread about the effectiveness of this formula, we began to get multiple requests per day to make this item available to the general public, rather than a special request item.  Therefore, we are releasing it to the public in its full strength form.

Disclaimer:
The information presented herein by KT Botanicals is intended for educational purposes only. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, cure, treat or prevent disease. Individual results may vary, and before using any supplements, it is always advisable to consult with your own health care provider.

Ingredients:

Corydalis Yan Hu So 40X Extract

Botanical: Corydalis ambigua
Family: Papaveraceae (opium poppy) - Fumariaceae (fumitory)
Other common names: Corydalis Rhizome, Yan Hu So, Fumitory

Corydalis has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine as a blood mover, sedative and painkiller   since the eighth century A.D. in China. Today, it is still used to relieve insomnia and abdominal and menstrual cramping.   Moreover, it is thought to protect against heart attacks and stroke, and is said to be a superior herb for increasing blood circulation, moving stagnant blood and improving heart arrhythmia.

Note:  The Chinese species of Corydalis, Corydalis ambigua and Corydalis yanhusuo, should not be confused with the North American species of Corydalis, Dicentra canadensis, which is often called Turkey Corn or Squirrel Corn. Though very similar in action, they are different and act somewhat differently.

History:
Corydalis is a low-growing perennial or winter annual that is native to the Zhejiang province of northern China, as well as Japan and Siberia and may also found in the deciduous forests, thickets and hedges of Europe. The semi-succulent plant is related to the opium-poppy and survives in harsh conditions of northeast Asia by storing most of its energy in its hard, bright-yellow tuber, and it bears a thin, erect green stem with green leaves and yellow flowers. The Corydalis genus consists of ten species in the United States and four hundred species worldwide. The North American plant produces purplish-tinged flowers and thrives in humus-rich, moist soil in partial shade, mostly in flood plains and swampy ground (Voss, 1985).  Included among the North American species of Corydalis are Dicentra canadensis, called Turkey Corn and Squirrel Corn, and Dicentra cucillaria, called Dutchman's Breeches, and they are sometimes used in a similar manner as the Asian species but do have somewhat different applications. The roots of all species are unearthed in autumn, when the plant is dormant, then dried and used in herbal medicine.  Corydalis has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) since at least the eighth century A.D., when it was noted in Ch'en Can-Zi's Materia Medica and recommended for invigorating the blood and alleviating menstrual and abdominal cramps, as well as the pain of hernias. Many years ago, Corydalis was also used to expel worms. Scientists have isolated twenty alkaloids, incorporating the most powerful, tetrahydropalmatine (THP), which acts as a sedative and analgesic, as well as dl-tetrahydropalmatine, corydaline, protopine, tetrahydrocoptisine, bulbocapnine, leonticine, corybulbine-3 and tetrahydrocolumbamine.

Beneficial Uses:
Corydalis is a bitter, slightly acrid and warm herb that has been used effectively as a sedative and tranquillizer.  Of the full range of alkaloids, the most powerful of these, tetrahydropalmatine (THP), has demonstrated many pharmacological actions on the central nervous system.  When properly used, Corydalis has been effective in easing palsy, trembling hands and general excitement.  It has also been employed to treat anxiety, restless leg syndrome and has been included in herbal preparations for Parkinson's disease.

As a sedative, Corydalis is said to induce sleep without adverse side effects, which is of great help to those who suffer from insomnia. The alkaloid, dl-THP, has been found to block certain receptor sites (i.e., dopamine) in the brain to cause sedation. In human clinical trials, patients with insomnia who were given dl-THP have demonstrated an improved ability to fall asleep, and there were no drug hangover symptoms, such as morning grogginess, dizziness or vertigo reported by those people taking the alkaloid extract. Corydalis is also thought to increase the sleep-inducing effect of barbiturates. The herb is said to be particularly useful for counteracting the effects of caffeine or amphetamines.

Corydalis is also considered an analgesic and antispasmodic that diminishes pain. The THP acts on the central nervous system to reduce nerve pain, and reports from Chinese researchers have noted that the herb was effective in reducing nerve pain in seventy-eight percent of the patients tested. As a painkiller, Corydalis is believed to be especially helpful in cases of dysmenorrhea (painful menstruation) and abdominal pain after childbirth. It is also said to relieve abdominal cramping and spasms (confirming the herb's historic applications in Traditional Chinese Medicine). Its painkilling effects also help to relieve headache and lumbago, as well as the pain of traumatic injury.

Recent laboratory studies have indicated that the alkaloids in Corydalis possess cardiovascular actions and may help to protect against heart attacks and strokes. The reports claimed that the THP in the herb helped to lower heart rate, and the dl-THP increased circulation and decreased both blood pressure and the stickiness of platelets in the blood, which protects against stroke. In clinical trials patients who were suffering from a specific type of heart arrhythmia (i.e., supra-ventricular premature beat or SVPB) were given dl-THP, and demonstrated significant improvement.  It is considered a fine blood tonic that stimulates and moves stagnant blood (blood stasis) and improves circulation to all areas of the body. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Corydalis has been used for centuries to invigorate the blood, moving stagnant blood and facilitating the movement of

"Qi" - the vital energy of body fluids, bloods, moving particles, etc., throughout the body.

Corydalis may be useful in treating stomach ulcers. In clinical trials, patients suffering with stomach and intestinal ulcers or chronic inflammation of the stomach lining were given Corydalis extract. Seventy-six percent of the patients reported improved healing, and their symptoms were eased.

There are currently many additional studies being conducted for a variety of applications using Corydalis. Extracts of corydalis are said to slow the formation of cataracts associated with diabetes (but should be used under direction of physician), and it is also said to have antibacterial properties. Other research suggests action on the thyroid and adrenal cortex.

Salvia Miltiorrhiza 8X Extract

Botanical: Salvia miltiorrhiza
Family: Lamiaceae (mint)
Other common names: Red-Root Sage, Chinese Salvia, Chinese Sage, Danshen, Dan Shen,

Red Rooted Sage, Red Rooted Salvia, Red Sage, Bunge, Radix Salvia

Salvia Root is a traditional Chinese herb that has become important in the West for supporting cardiovascular health and improving liver function. It helps to vitalize and detoxify the blood and is one of the most highly regarded circulatory tonics. Salvia Root has been shown to inhibit bacterial growth, reduce fever, diminish inflammation, ease skin problems and aid urinary excretion of toxins.

History:
Salvia Root is a member of the multi-species Salvia genus, and despite the fact that any herb of this genus may be called sage, there are significant differences in medicinal components in the tops and roots that influence their uses. In an 1833 publication, Russian botanist, Alexander von Bunge (1803-1890), gave the plant its botanical genus, Salvia, which is translated from the Latin word, salvere, meaning "to be saved" or "to cure," as sage enjoyed the reputation of being able to cure a multitude of ills. Salvia Root is part of a small plant that grows abundantly in Asia, and because of its importance in herbal medicine, it has been cultivated as a crop on farms in China, Japan and Korea. It is a wild perennial that grows mostly in sunny areas, and can survive in poor soils. It produces small, fuzzy, grayish leaves in the spring; blue, red or purple flowers in summer; and brownish, nut-like fruits in the fall.  As a member of the sages in the mint family of plants, its aromatic leaves are often dried and used to season meats and stuffing, but it is in its distinctive, sundried, bright red roots that considerable medicinal benefits are stored. Although other species of sage were mentioned in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as early as 206 B.C., Salvia Root first appeared in the Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing in the first century A.D., and it held a very high position for treating the heart, abdomen, gurgling in the intestines, breaking and eliminating stone and relieving fullness. In the late eighteenth century, Father d'Incarville, a French Jesuit, introduced seeds of the plant from Beijing to Paris, where it was cultivated as a rare botanical specimen; and collectors of Chinese medicinal plants in the United States still regard the plant as a prized specimen. It was only during the twentieth century that Salvia Root became known for its blood vitalizing and circulatory properties, and it has also since become an important herb in modern Chinese clinical practice. Qin Bowei, an eminent physician born at the turn of the twentieth century, and instrumental in the spread of TCM in modern China after the revolution in 1949, referred to Salvia Root as a bitter herb that "quickens the blood, moves the blood and regulates transportation of blood fluid." It is one of the most commonly used Chinese herbs as the key ingredient in numerous formulations or prescribed as a single herb remedy. Its elevation came in recognition of its vitalizing blood circulation qualities that promote heart health by increasing blood flow and relieving pain (angina pectoris), and for its efficacy in treating microcirculation disorders, leading to its use in treating liver fibrosis and cirrhosis. A patent remedy with Salvia Root as the main ingredient was developed and is still widely used in China for treating angina. The main active constituents in Salvia Root include diterpene quinones (known as tanshinones I and II and cryptotanshinone), and it also includes caffeic acid, salvianolic acid and magnesium salvianolate.

Beneficial Uses:
Salvia Root is widely used in the Orient for supporting cardiovascular health and is now gaining popularity in the West for its heart-healthy properties. The isolated chemical, tanshinone, is said to increase the force of heartbeats, while slowing the heart rate, and it works as a vasodilator, causing blood vessels to relax and increasing blood circulation. This action inhibits platelet aggregation (clotting), thereby reducing the risk of arteriosclerosis, stroke and heart attack. The tanshinones are said to reduce stasis of the blood (stagnation) and also help to ease the heart pain of angina pectoris.

Salvia Root is believed to promote healthy liver function and may help to prevent liver damage caused by alcohol, drugs or diseases. Some studies suggest that Salvia Root may provide benefits for treating liver diseases such as cirrhosis, fibrosis and chronic hepatitis.

By reducing stasis (stagnation in the blood), Salvia Root is said to purify the blood, and detoxified blood is thought to be very beneficial for treating many ailments, including skin problems, such as acne, abscesses and boils. The concept of eliminating stasis to generate new blood simply means that in order for new blood to be generated, old, stagnant and impure blood that is not vital must be removed. This theory of vitalizing blood has been applied to the treatment of bone marrow deficiencies.

The isolated tanshinones are unique to Salvia Root and have been shown to inhibit bacterial growth, reduce fever, diminish inflammation and aid urinary excretion of toxins.

A relatively new area of study for blood stasis concerns the process of ageing: In Traditional Chinese Medicine, it is thought that detoxified blood will help nourish the kidneys, liver and spleen; and conversely, stagnant blood results in contraction of ligaments, withering of the flesh and overall reduction in vitality, mental function and health. During the twentieth century, possibly due to changes in the environment, diet and lifestyle (as well as progress in medical research into ageing), it is generally believed that disorders associated with ageing additionally involve blood stasis. It is interesting to note that this was an idea first presented by Xu Lingtai, a famous physician of the Qing Dynasty, who wrote during the mid-eighteenth century that the blood of the elderly did not flow very well, thus creating other health difficulties; however, Xu's concept did not get much attention for another two hundred years.

Salvia Root has shown antiviral and antioxidant activity in laboratory studies. Salvianolate-B, recently isolated from Salvia Root by medical researchers at the Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, was determined to have powerful antioxidant actions in vitro, and the salvianolic acid was shown to be the strongest of Salvia Root's constituents in protecting heart mitochondria from free radical damage. Because these are ongoing studies, no conclusions have yet been established.

Boswellia 65% Extract

Botanical: Boswellia serrata
Family: Burseraceae (frankincense)
Other common names: Indian Frankincense, Luban, Indian Olibanum, Sallai Guggul, Mastic

Boswellia was (and is) an important herb in ancient Ayurvedic medicine - revered for its

anti-inflammatory qualities.  New research promises exciting results that appear to confirm this

use, and it is said to relieve muscle pain and the joint pains and aches associated with arthritis,

gout, carpal tunnel syndrome, osteoarthritis and rheumatic conditions, without the side effects that are normally produced by the steroidal and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications usually prescribed for these conditions. This is great news for those who look for pain-free mobility in their daily lives.  Boswellia is also believed to rejuvenate "mature" skin  by encouraging new cells and promoting oil production in dry skin.

History:
Boswellia is an East Indian tree that yields a gum resin, which is not only burned as incense, but

has also been used as an integral part of ancient Ayurvedic healing for the relief of inflammatory conditions, and that same gummy resin that is tapped from the tree trunk is used in many modern herbal preparations. It is a large, branching tree that reaches about twelve feet in height and is found in the dry hilly areas of India, thriving in well-drained-to-dry soil in full sun. Although it is

often called Indian Frankincense, it should not be confused with frankincense, guggul or myrrh,

as it produces different medicinal effects. However, along with myrrh, Boswellia was traded for centuries in the Middle East, as noted in many Biblical references to this substance, under the

name frankincense.  In India, the herb was traditionally used to ease joint pains and aches, dysentery, pulmonary ailments and to remedy snakebites and ringworm.  Because of its age-old,

anti-inflammatory applications, much new research is currently being conducted to confirm its beneficial use in rheumatic and arthritic treatments.   Boswellia is aromatic, granular and translucent and is included in many cosmetics, perfumes and skin-care (anti-wrinkle) preparations.  The gum resin is collected all year with the finest quality gum found in the driest areas in the hottest months and used in herbal medications. Some of the active constituents included in the herb are borneol, boswellic acid, alpha-boswellic acid, carvone, caryophyllene, farnesol, geraniol and limonene.

Beneficial Uses:
Boswellia is said to be a particularly effective anti-inflammatory that has been used for centuries to relieve joint pain and improve mobility. It is used for inflammation and pain control, and new research confirms that the herb has been effective in relieving the aches and pains of arthritis, gout, lower back pain, rheumatism and osteoarthritis of the knee. The boswellic acids effectively shrink inflamed tissue by stimulating the growth of cartilage, increase blood supply to inflamed joints and enhance the repair of local blood vessels damaged by inflammation.  Furthermore, the herb appears to be free of the effects commonly found in steroidal and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs that are usually prescribed for these problems, but acts in the same way by suppressing the spread of inflamed tissue and preventing the breakdown of connective tissue.  This would make it an extremely useful supplement to improve mobility, without the after-effects of gastric irritation.  Boswellic acids possess an anti-inflammatory action much like conventional non-steroidal, anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and deactivates the hormonal triggers for inflammation and pain.  However, unlike NSAIDs, long term use of Boswellia has never been shown to lead to irritation or ulceration of the stomach or adverse effects on heart rate and blood pressure.

Recent tests have also shown that Boswellia has relieved ulcerative colitis, coughs and asthma, possibly confirming its folk use as an antispasmodic and use for diarrhea, dysentery and pulmonary ailments.

Boswellia is said to rejuvenate the skin by encouraging new cells to develop and also promote oil production in dry skin, which is particularly helpful in cases of dry, chapped and "mature" skin.

Boswellia is believed to help restore blood supply through repaired blood vessels that have been damaged by inflammation, which further helps circulation to the joints that have been impaired by arthritic conditions.

Thought to be antibacterial and antifungal, Boswellia has been used to remedy sores and boils, and when used topically, will also relieve pain.

Boswellia is believed to help relieve fibromyalgia, which is a widespread pain in the muscles and soft tissues surrounding the joints throughout the body. It is a common rheumatoid disorder that does not involve the joints but is characterized by achy pain, tenderness and stiffness of the muscles. Again, this supports the herb's use to improve overall mobility.

Contradictions:
Corydalis should always be used under the supervision of a health care provider. Children, pregnant or nursing women should not use Corydalis, nor should those who have severe liver or kidney disease. Overuse (many times the recommended dosage) may lead to toxicity or hepatitis, and use of Corydalis may cause nausea, fatigue or vertigo. Care should be taken with the use of this herb, as it may be habit forming.  Corydalis may enhance the effects of sedatives, including alcohol and benzodiazepines, and should not be used at the same time.   Corydalis contains substances that reduce the formation of blood clots, so this herb should only be used under a physician's care by people taking anticoagulant drugs such as warfarin.Pregnant and nursing women should not use Salvia Root, nor should those who take prescription blood thinning medications (Coumadin, Plavix, aspirin, etc.). Those who are allergic to members of the mint family (thyme, basil, sage, marjoram, etc.) should avoid this herb, and you should not use Salvia Root if you take prescription medications or have high blood pressure or heart or blood vessel disease.Boswellia is not recommended for young children, pregnant or nursing women, or those with severe liver or kidney disease. Rare cases of nausea, diarrhea or allergic skin rash have been reported as side effects.

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Please respect this formula and use it responsibly! 

DO NOT EXCEED THE RECOMMENDED DOSE! 

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