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Astragalus root is one of the most important tonic herbs in traditional Chinese medicine which is used as an effective preventatives to guard against viral infections of H1N1 virus, common cold, swine flu, chronic fatigue, asthma and anaemia. It is also used to treat digestive troubles such as diarrhoea, gas, and bloating. It possesses manifold benefits for a wide range of illnesses, which is why it is featured frequently in chinese soups and gentle tonic drinks.

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These delicious, sweet fruity taste winter tonic soups made from red dates, lotus seeds and papaya which are all benefit for women. They are packed full of Vitamin A, Vitamin A, calcium, and iron which ideal for skin, bone, and blood.

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For women with Premenstrual Syndromes (PMS), some special chinese herbal tonics are mainly focused on soothing the liver, fortifying the kidneys and spleen, or enriching the blood and qi (vital energy).

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Codonopsis Root ( Dang Shen ) is used frequently in Chinese medicine to improve the function of the lungs and the spleen. It is thought to revive the entire body as a whole. Codonopsis has been used for centuries to treat appetite loss, diarrhea, and vomiting. This herb is especially useful for asthma or peptic ulcers that are compounded by loss of appetite, diarrhea, or vomiting. Codonopsis may also be used to assist recovery of cancer patients treated with radiation therapy. The most common use of codonopsis is to increase energy and assist with digestive problems.

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Women ought to be maintaining good nutrition throughout their childbearing years. Sound nutrition is important not only during pregnancy but at the time of conception. During pregnancy nutrients are required to create the cells needed to form two extra pounds of uterine muscle, the nerves, bones, organs, muscles, glands and skin of the fetus, several pounds of amniotic fluid, a placenta and a 50 percent increase in blood volume. In addition, extra kidney and liver cells are needed to process the waste of’ two beings instead of one. The best way to get vitamins and minerals is by eating a varied diet of whole foods, one that includes an abundance of grains, legumes, fruits, vegetables, food herbs, nuts, seeds, dairy and lean meats. Vitamins and minerals from foods tend to be well absorbed and assimilated, with little risk of overdose.Studies show that diets of pregnant women most often lack four vitamins (folic acid, B-6, D, and E) and four minerals (calcium, magnesium, iron, and zinc).

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