An Oxford trained doctor of pharmacology, Stephen Fulder explores the healing properties of plant substances known in China as the “kingly remedies.” Chief among these is the remarkable ginseng root, esteemed by the Chinese for almost seven thousand years as the most omnipotent of medicinal herbs. Ginseng is well known for its ability to preserve sexual potency in men and to assist women through menopause. It is regarded as both a restorative and prophylactic and is the remedy of choice for general weakness of all kinds including anemia, insomnia, depression, nervousness, and lack of appetite. It is also reputed to have powerful short-term effects in treating stress and shock. For years the Russians have studied the benefits of ginseng and have used it successfully to improve athletic performance and to alleviate the effects of stress on astronauts.
Fulder also discusses the other kingly remedies, or harmony plants, which-like ginseng-achieve their effect by improving inner equilibrium and revitalizing the body’s immune system. In contrast to Western medicines, these remedies produce no debilitating side effects yet are effective in their treatment of numerous discases and imbalances. Confronted with the astronomical costs of medical care. the hazards of invasive procedures and therapies, and the limitations of conventional medicine in treating immune diseases, with this book you can rediscover the proven efficacy of these invaluable plant medicines.