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Luo Han Guo Fruit 1 SuperFruit of 21 Super Foods in Jiaogulan Tonic

Tuesday, February 16th, 2010

In this new blog post we look at the Luo Han Guo Fruit. The Luo Han Guo is a perennial vine native to southern China and Northern Thailand and best known for its fruit. It is considered a nutritional powerhouse and one of the 21 super fruits – foods – herbs in the Freelife Jule of the Orient Jiaogulan tonic.
luo han guo fruit
The Luo Han Guo Fruit like the goji berry is one of several that have been called the longevity fruit.

The vine of the Luo Han Guo grows to 9 to 16 feet long, climbing over other plants by means of tendrils which twine round anything they touch. The narrow, heart-shaped leaves are 4- 8 inches long. The fruit is round, almost 3 inches in diameter, and contains a sweet, fleshy, edible pulp and many seeds.
The Luo Han Guo plant is rarely found in the wild today as it has been cultivated for hundreds of years in China’s mountainous regions.

The main health benefits of the luo han guo come mainly from the mogrosides, a group of Triterpene-Glycosides which function as a unique and special antioxidant. These mogrosides, are also what gives the Luo Han Guo its very sweet flavor.

The Luo Han Guo fruit extract is nearly 300 times sweeter than sugar and has been used as a natural sweetener in China for nearly a thousand years due mainly to its flavor.

Luo Han Guo is mainly used in traditional Chinese medicine and as a sweetener. It is also reported to aid in longevity.

The Luo Han Guo fruit promotes respiratory health, enhances immune function, and promotes health and vitality.

There are no negative side effects associated with taking the Luo Han Guo fruit.

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Longan Fruit 1 SuperFruit of 21 Super Foods in Jiaogulan Tonic

Sunday, January 31st, 2010

In this new blog post we look at the Longan fruit. Longan grows on a tree native to Southern China. The Longan tree can grow up to 60 feet in height. It is considered a nutritional powerhouse and one of the 21 super fruits – foods – herbs in the Freelife Jule of the Orient Jiaogulan tonic.

The longan is often referred to as a (”dragon eye”). It is so named because its fruit, when it is shelled, resembles an eyeball (the black seed shows through the translucent flesh like a pupil/iris.) It is used in Chinese herbal medicine.

Longan contains several compounds, including valuable ellagic acid, that bestow antioxidant and cellprotective effects.

Longan is also rich in a number of vitamins and minerals, including magnesium, phosphorus and potassium, and is rich in vitamins A, B-Complex, Niacin, Calcium, Phosphorous and Vitamin C. In traditional Chinese medicine, longan is considered to have a sweet taste and warm energy, and is associated with the Heart and Spleen meridians.

Longan fruit is beneficial for improved sleep, forgetfulness and anxiety. Longan promotes relaxation and tranquility. It also increases energy and physical stamina.

The Longan fruit is obviously edible, extremely sweet, juicy and succulent and apart from eating the fruit fresh, it is also often used in East Asian soups, snacks, desserts, and sweet-and-sour foods.

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Ginger Root 1 Super Herb of 21 Super Foods in Jiaogulan Tonic

Sunday, January 17th, 2010

In this new blog post we look at Ginger Root. Ginger Root has been used in Chinese medicine for thousands of years and is known to be greatly beneficial for upset stomachs and nausea. It is considered a nutritional powerhouse and one of the 21 super fruits – foods – herbs in the Freelife Jule of the Orient Jiaogulan tonic.

Ginger is a root plant related to turmeric. The plant is native to Southeast Asia, however, today Jamaica is one of the leading cultivators of the popular plant.

What makes Ginger Root so unique is it has been used around the world for thousands of years for both medicinal purposes and as an aromatic spice. Ginger also acts as a useful food preservative.

Here are some of the useful benefits of Ginger:

It has been used as an aid for motion sickness.
Ginger maintaining cholesterol and blood lipids already in the normal range.
Helps maintain and support healthy joints.
It is a very potent antioxidant against free-radical activity, which assists with the body’s normal response to inflammation.
Other benefits of Ginger Root include use as a natural antihistamine.
It is frequently employed to disguise the taste of medicines.

The two most active ingredients in ginger root are shogaols and gingerols.

Ginger is composed of various nutrients and phytochemicals. The nutrients ginger contains are: Amino acids, calcium, essential fatty acids, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, vitamin A, vitamin B-1, vitamin B-2, vitamin B-3, vitamin B-6, vitamin C, and zinc.

The Phytochemicals it contains are: Alpha-pinene, beta-carotene, beta-ionone, beta-sitosterol, caffeic acid, camphor, capsaicin, caryophllene, chlorogenic acid, citral, curcumin, farnesol, ferulic acid, geraniol, gingerols, lecithin, 1,8-cineole, and zingerone.

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Lychee 1 SuperFruit of 21 Super Foods in Jiaogulan Tonic

Sunday, January 3rd, 2010

Today we look at the lychee fruit a nutritional powerhouse and one of the 21 super fruits – foods in the Freelife Jule of the Orient Jiaogulan tonic. A lychee is a rare sub tropical fruit originating about 2000 years ago in Southern China.
lychee fruit
Lychee, translated from Chinese means “gift for a joyful life”. Some other common names are: Litchi, Leechee, Lichee, Lichi.

The edible portion or aril is white, translucent, firm and juicy. The flavor is sweet, fragrant and delicious.

Lychee fruit is high in the antioxidant Vitamin C and the essential mineral Potassium plus riboflavin and copper.
It is also a very good source of B-complex vitamins such as thiamin, niacin and folates. These vitamins are essential since they function by acting as co-factors to help body metabolize carbohydrates, proteins and fats.

Lychee fruits are low in calories and rich in dietary fiber which can be very important for individuals who are concerned about excess body weight.

Lychees are high in heart-healthy polyphenols, containing 15% more than grapes, a fruit commonly referenced as high in polyphenols.

Here are some of the many Health & Nutritional Benefits of Eating Lychee

  • Lychee helps in increasing the energy of the body.
  • It increases fluids in the body, which are required for good health.
  • It enhances the feeling of well being.
  • Lychee is extremely rich in Vitamin C and contains approximately 40 percent more vitamin C than orange.
  • It even has high levels of Beta carotene, greater than that found in carrots.
  • It contains unsaturated fatty acids, which help in the absorption of beta carotene, and many other fat soluble vitamins.

Lychee fruits have been used for coughs and it is also considered a good antacid.

Seeds of Lychee are said to have analgesic properties and a herbal tea made by boiling tree bark, roots, and flowers from the lychee tree can boost the body’s immune system.

Traditionally in northern India powdered lychee seeds are taken to support the digestive tract.

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Jujube Fruit one of 21 Super Fruits in Jiaogulan Tonic

Wednesday, December 16th, 2009

As I wind my way researching each of the 21 super nutrients in Jule of the Orient Jiaogulan tonic, I am finding what I am discovering about each of the nutrients more and more fascinating. This really is quite an outstanding product.

The Jujube Fruit is just one of the 21 amazing supernutrients in Jule of the Orient. The amazing Jiaogulan herbal tonic. Here is some interesting information about the amazing Jujube Fruit.
jujube fruit
Jujube is one of the worlds oldest fruits, having been used in Chinese medicine for over 4000 years.

While Jiaogulan has been called the “Immortality Herb”, Jujube has been called “The Fruit of Immortality.”

The jujube tree fruit is usually reddish in color, and oval shaped. The jujube fruit can grow up to 2 inches in diameter, and it has a smooth skin and a single seed or stone. The fruit is often dried and used in herbal remedies.

In traditional Chinese medicine, jujube has a tonifying effect, it calms the spirit and nourishes the blood. It is also often used as a synergistic herb in herbal formulas to make the ingredients taste better and function more smoothly.

Let’s examine the Nutrition aspect of the Jujube Fruit.

* Jujube contains heavy concentrations of B-Vitamins niacin, riboflavin, thiamine and two forms of vitamin A (beta-carotene).
* The Jujube fruit also contains the valuable minerals calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, sodium and zinc.
* The Jujube fruit contains 100 times more vitamin C than apples and 20 times more than citrus fruits like oranges.
* The Jujube fruit contains and array of phenols and nine bioflavonoids, which support vascular function and cellular health
* The Jujube fruit contains 18 amino acids.
* The Jujube fruit contains a very large variety of organic acids, the most notable being betulinic acid.

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