Essentials for Wellness Now
Shelly McCauley, CNHP
IF-C, Chinese
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Overview
IF-C is a blend of 18 Chinese herbs that nourish the structural and immune systems by stimulating blood flow and helping to eliminate toxins.
The Chinese herbs in IF-C nutritionally support the immune system and structural health, promote circulation, and facilitate natural elimination of toxic waste through a variety of actions.
The Chinese name for IF-C is called qing re, which means to “clear the heat.”
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) philosophy names five distinct energies that permeate the body: Fire, Earth, Metal, Water and Wood.
In order to feel your best, these energies must be in balance.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, this is considered a formula for "stressed fire".
To calm your fire element, try IF-C (+).
Benefits
- Nourishes the structural & immune systems.
- Promotes normal blood flow & supports the circulatory system.
- Supports joint health.
- May help support the body’s natural process for muscle soreness relief following exercise & massage.
- Helps in the normal elimination of toxic metabolic waste.
- Heat-reducing properties.
How It Works
According to Eastern philosophy, life permits us to work with what we have on earth here and now—body and mind—in order to reclaim and maintain the innate energy and spirit that reside within us. Energy and spirit must be awakened, nurtured and balanced in order for life to flourish.
Under TCM philosophy, IF-C is designed to calm a stressed fire constitution, supporting healthy immunity and promoting a feeling of well-being.
Chinese Peony
Eastern gardens have featured peonies for over 4,000 years, and they can now be found throughout Asia, North America and Europe. Chinese peony has been used in TCM to maintain healthy nervous system function during mental stress and to support the upper digestive system during tension and distress. Chinese peony also has immunomodulatory effects and promotes healthy blood circulation. Plus, it helps relax muscle cramping and spasms, relieves aches and discomfort, and promotes a healthy inflammatory response by inhibiting the production of pro-inflammatory molecules in the body.
Scute
Scute root, also known as Chinese scullcap, has been used in TCM to “clear the heat” and promote a healthy inflammatory response. In TCM, scute is said to "sedate energy that ascends from the liver". Scute root nourishes the liver, gallbladder and spleen, while supporting fluid balance in the body and helping to removes toxins. Scute root contains a powerful antioxidant called baicalein. Scute works synergistically with bupleurum root.
Burdock
The Chinese have promoted burdock as a healthy, nutritive food for ages. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), compounds in burdock help detoxify the blood and promote healthy circulation. It also helps protect the liver against toxins. Burdock root is a rich source of inulin, a non-digestible dietary fiber that stimulates the growth and activity of beneficial intestinal bacteria and promotes gut health. Plus, burdock contains bitter compounds that promote the secretion of digestive fluids and may help improve appetite.
Bupleurum
Bupleurum is the most important “cooling herb” according to Chinese herbology. Bupleurum is a bitter herb that is believed to aid the upward flow of "chi", or the body’s living force, thereby strengthening the body against stress. Bupleurum is thought to strengthen the liver, providing a “yang” energy that the Chinese believe raises the chi in the digestive organs. Bupleurum helps clear a congested or stagnant liver and supports gallbladder function. Bupleurum has also been used to maintain normal nervous system function during mental stress and to strengthens the immune response.
Dong Quai
Dong quai root is used in TCM to invigorate blood circulation and enrich the blood. TCM practitioners also use dong quai to restore the body's vital energy known as "qi" or "chi", and to return the body to a state of natural balance. Dong quai also helps to calm the nerves, soothe the intestines, and relax muscle cramping and spasms.
Safflower
Safflower has been used in TCM to promote blood circulation and relieve aches and discomfort, including joint discomfort. Safflower also supports and strengthens liver and gallbladder function and aids intestinal cleansing and the normal removal of toxins from the body. Plus, safflower provides antioxidant benefits and promotes nervous system health.
Licorice
Ancient Greeks and Romans used licorice root for its numerous health benefits. Licorice has been a key part of many Chinese herbal formulas for thousands of years. TCM has relied on licorice root to provide respiratory, digestive and reproductive system support. Most Chinese herb combinations use licorice to balance the other herbs and to promote vitality. It has a reputation for helping the entire body maintain balance and for promoting well-being. Plus, licorice root may help soothe irritated tissues and relieve redness and swelling. Licorice root contains compounds like glycyrrhizin and glabridin that promote a healthy inflammatory response.
Ingredients
Proprietary blend of Japanese honeysuckle flower bud, Forsythia fruit, Ligusticum wallichii rhizome, Chrysanthemum flower, Gardenia fruit, Platycodon root, Schizonepeta flower, Scute root, Burdock fruit, Bupleurum root, Phellodendron stem bark, Siler root, Dong quai root, Round-leaf chaste tree fruit, Safflower flower, Coptis rhizome and Chinese licorice root.
Quality
Our Chinese herbal blends carefully follow the principles of ancient Chinese Medicine that have been practiced for more than two millennia.
For more than 35 years, we’ve partnered with the same incredible vendor to collaborate with farmers in traditional communities to bring only the finest herbs from China to the US. And we’ve conducted multiple on-site audits throughout the years to re-verify the quality of both their facility and herbs.
Our farmers are deeply attached to the land they have lived on and worked for generations, and they practice regenerative farming methods to preserve it for future use.
Recommended Use
Take 2 VegCaps with a meal twice daily.
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