takeFIVE Ingredients
Andrographis Paniculata
Andrographis paniculata is a shrub indigenous to the plains of India. It is cultivated throughout Southeast Asia, China and the West Indies where the lance-shaped leaves and flowers have been used for medicinal purposes for over a thousand years. More currently it is credited with the reversal of the Indian flu epidemic in 1919. Today it is very popular in Scandinavia where it widely used for winter ailments.
Astralagus Membranaceus
Astralagus membranaceus is a plant native to China, Mongolia and Korea. Commonly known as prairie milk vetch, this member of the pea family has delicate yellow flowers and a large yellow taproot. The root of this plant has been used for over 2000 years in traditional Chinese medicine. Recent American research has found Astralagus to be beneficial in improving the immune response in cancer patients.
Panax Quinquefolium
Panax quinquefolium is a type of ginseng native to North America. Widely used by Native American populations for centuries, this plant is known for its medicinal and health-enhancing properties. Its Asian counterpart has been in use in India, Russia, China and Japan for over 5000 years. The botanical word "Panax" comes from the Greek word panacea, meaning "cure all."
Pelargonium Sidoides
Originating from a South African geranium plant, Pelargonium sidoides was used as a traditional medicine by Zulu and other indigenous tribes for centuries. It was subsequently discovered by European settlers and introduced in Europe in the 17th century. It is currently among the most widely prescribed cough, cold and upper respiratory medicines throughout Western Europe.
Sambucus Nigra
Sambucus nigra, or the European elder, is a member of the honeysuckle family. It is a beautiful shrub with masses of white fragrant blossoms, followed by dark, purplish-black berries. It is native to Europe, Asia and North Africa where the roots, flowers and berries of the plant have long been used in traditional healing. Medicinal use of the elder shrub dates back to ancient Egypt. Its use in Britain and the Baltic region dates back to the 17th century.