Shampoo Ginger

It’s easy to overlook this somewhat ordinary-looking plant. The “shampoo ginger” is a short, herbaceous plant belonging to the ginger family.

It looks much like other relatives of the family, with leafy stems that grow from horizontally creeping rhizomes (underground stems). Its scientific name, Zingiber zerumbet, refers to the spreading, antler-like appearance of the stems.

In the summer, the plants that have largely gone unnoticed since the previous winter suddenly perk up. New leafy stems emerge from ground level and grow to be about 2 to 3 feet tall. Leaves are followed by the emergence of flowering shoots, also from ground level.

About 1 to 2 feet tall, the flowering shoots develop expanded tips that look like pine cones. The swollen flowering tops actually are composed of modified, overlapping leaves called bracts.

From between the bracts, white to yellowish flowers emerge, a few at a time. Even the 1- to 2-inch-long flowers are easy to overlook, blending into the surrounding greenery.

After several weeks, most of the flowers wither into barely visible dried threads. But the flowering heads gradually turn a bright, eye-catching red. The shampoo ginger then gets a lot of attention!

Squeeze the bulbous flowering heads and out gushes a gingery-fragrant, watery sap. The slightly slippery liquid has long been used by Polynesians as a natural shampoo. It also was used as a refreshing drink.

Thought to be native to India and widespread in Southeast Asia, the shampoo ginger, or ‘awapuhi kuahiwi‘, was introduced to Hawai’i by early Polynesians. They found many other uses for the versatile plant. Dried and powdered rhizomes were put between kapa, or bark cloth, for storage. Leaves were used as flavoring for foods.

Rhizomes and leaves also were used medicinally to treat cuts and sores, toothaches and headaches, and upset stomachs. Fresh rhizomes were ground, placed in cloth and tied to a sprained limb to give relief.

Modern chemistry has given a name to this anti-inflammatory oil of the shampoo ginger: zerumbone.

Today, the shampoo ginger is an important ingredient of some popular commercial shampoos and soaps. It also makes an attractive addition to a floral arrangement.

The shampoo ginger is a seasonal plant. After flowering, it dries up and becomes dormant. The following year, the cycle is repeated.

For first-time growers, propagation is by division of the rhizomes. Plants do best when grown in slightly acidic soil in a partly shady, evenly moist area.

This plant spreads quickly, so be sure to allow for enough room in your garden!

The Aloe Ice Crystal Series

HISTORY OF ALOE

The use of aloe vera can be traced all the way back to the ancient Egyptians. The glamorous Cleopatra regarded aloe vera as her beauty secret. Aloe was held in such reverence in Egypt that it was considered to be the “Plant of Immortality”. Alexander the Great conquered the island of Socotra in order to have the Aloe for his army. At the heart of many of the Aztec cures, it is known that Aloe Vera was the effective agent. Ancient Greeks used it to heal numerous internal and external ailments. Ancient Chinese doctors considered Aloe Vera to be one of the plants with major therapeutic properties and called it the ‘harmonic remedy’. In America Aloe Vera is known as ‘the silent healer’. The Russians call Aloe Vera the ‘elixir of longevity’.

BENEFITS:

Aloe Vera:

Nourishes, moisturizes and softens skin
Delays the signs of aging
Kills bacteria, reduces inflammation
Protects against the aging effects and free radical damage from the sun
Reduces external scarring
Helps heal sunburn, scratches, cuts
Aids in growing new tissue and accelerating the healing of injured surfaces
Pearl:

Renews the skin
Activates the skin cells
Smoothes the skin and minimizes the pores
Reduces wrinkles
Active Gold:

Activates the skin cells,
Moisturizes the skin
Improves microcirculation of the skin.
Removes old cells and renews aging cells.
Helps clear away dry rough skin, so the nutrition will be easy to absorb
UNIQUE FEATURES:

The combination of these three ingredients is unique:

Active gold removes old cells, preparing the skin for optimal absorption of nutrients

Hydrolyzed pearl activates and renews skin cells; It is enriched with calcium, zinc and other trace elements. The absorption rate for hydrolyzed pearl is 95%.

Aloe contains more than 200 active ingredients including vitamins, minerals, amino acids, enzymes, saponins, lignin, anthraquinones which are now easily absorbed into the skin.

Aloe Powder – concentrated nutrients

Aloe Vera gel is the product that is squeezed from the leaves of the aloe plant. The gel has a thick consistency for a short time, but after a few minutes, an enzyme reaction occurs and the product becomes a liquid. This product is freeze dried to preserve its properties. The resulting product is Aloe Powder, which is a powdered concentrate of the liquid Aloe gel. The Aloe powder has over 200 active ingredients in a concentrated form, freeze dried, to ensure all the benefits are realized.

Peculiarity of Product
• To care, moisten, and smoothen skin.
• To increase the level of protein and water in the skin.
• To supply the skin with nutrient maximum on face.
• To tarnish black pigments and acne scars.
• To take off dead skin cells.
• To maintain the elasticity and brightness of facial skin.
• To decelerate early ageing.

FOR NORMAL SKIN.

Natural Ingredients

Aloe vera: to renew skin collagen, to protect skin from sunlight UV; anti-bacteria; to smoothen, moisten and soften the skin.
Choleisterin: to increase the degree of protein and water in the skin (for night cream and eye cream).
Pearl powder: to soften and improve pigmentation; to tarnish acne scars, and to make skin clean, bright and soft.
Active gold liquid: to promote blood circulation on face, to help regenerating dead cells, to accelerate nutrient absorption, and to soften and beautify the skin.
Use stage

1. Cleaning
2. Toning
3. Repairing (eye cream and essence)
4. Moisturizing(day cream/night cream)

Tiens Herbal Toothpaste

Recognizing the power of nature’s gift, Tiens herbal toothpaste which has been manufactured using original Chinese herbs. It is a specially formulated dental cream that tightens and reduces swelling of gums, stops gum bleeding, prevents toothache, decay, cavity, surface and root infections through cleaning and protection functions.

Tiens Herbal Tooth Paste is enriched with red algae, tea tree oil, chrysanthemum extract, and fluoride which are beneficial for oral care. The fine paste material and high-grade silicon abrasive protect enamel while providing thorough cleaning function. It aids in reducing dental plaque which is the main cause of tooth decay and gum problems. Gum problem is the first stage of gum disease which, left untreated, may develop into periodontitis. It also helps to improve bad breath by removing bacteria that live in the mouth.

Active components of the product:

This product contains many plant extracts such as red algae, tea tree oil and wild chrysanthemum extracts.

1) Red algae: It has strong antiviral as well as anti-inflammation properties.

2)Tea tree oil: It has obvious effects of anti-bacteria and astringency which aid in reducing bleeding gums.

3) Wild chrysanthemum: It helps to clean up the toxin and keep the teeth and gum healthier.

4) Fluoride: It helps to strengthen weak enamel.

TIENS Toothpaste is a new spearmint toothpaste designed to boost the teeth’s natural defences, freshen the breath and provide a fabulous smile for life.

Enriched with natural extracts, it’s designed to tackle plaque and strengthen teeth whilst promoting overall oral and gum health.

Containing nullipore, honeysuckle and wild chrysanthemum plant extracts, these can help to reduce the risk of stomatitis, gum disease, bleeding, halitosis and redness.

Regular brushing with Tiens Tianshi Toothpaste can also help improve the strength of the teeth as well as tackling cavity problems.

Fusing natural ingredients for fantastic results, Tiens Tianshi Toothpaste includes:
• Nullipore: antibacterial, this is a pain-relieving agent from red algae
• Honeysuckle: also known as Lonicera, this has traditionally been used as a heat relieving and detoxicating ingredient.

Studies have shown that the active ingredients of honeysuckle have the following effects:
1. Anti-bacterial and anti-virus
2. Boosting immune function
3. Anti-inflammatory and heat relieving

• Wild chrysanthemum: containing alcohol, Yejuhua lactone, amino acids, trace elements and other active ingredients. It has inhibitory effect on some mouth problems and also has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and analgesic effects.

TIENS Toothpaste is beneficial for:
• Buccal inflammation
• Swelling and pain
• Gingival bleeding
• Halitosis and gingival sensitivity
• Enamel white clean teeth
• Dental caries
• Plaque buildup and tartar

Acumagic – Electronic Healthcare Apparatus

The Acumagic electronic healthcare apparatus is designed to help assess and accurately diagnose your current state of health. This heightens awareness of your body and possible symptoms you may have noticed. The machine is very easy to use.

This apparatus is excellent for the family, and should be in every home. It can be used for initial diagnosis of several ailments and illnesses.

The hand diagnosis detects ailments such as: Gastritis, Blood Pressure, Stasis, Kidney problems, Weaknesses in Spleen, Angina, Cardiac problems, Hyperthyroidism, Lung problems etc.

This product is not suitable for people who suffer from the following conditions: Epilepsy, Malignant, Tumour, Pulmonary Tuberculosis, Severe Cardiac Insufficiency, Hemorrhagic Disease and/or Hemorrhagic Tendency. It is also not suitable for people with pacemakers, or pregnant women.

Inner Beauty Capsules

The main ingredient in TIENS Inner Beauty Capsules is Carrot extract.

Inner beauty capsules are a food supplement that is particularly suitable to help maintain natural levels of bodily mechanism. A combination of 4 antioxidants that keeps your health and circulatory system healthy: carrot powder, gynostemma pentaphylum, vitamin c, theopolyphenol. Carrots contain large amounts of Vitamin C ,valuable B-Vitamins,folic acid,some vitamin D and E, ethereal oils, Iron, Magnesium, Calcium and Phosphoros,as well as an important amounts of immune-strenghtening element Selenium.

Ginko Biloba with its bifid leaves is a sacred plant in Eastern Philosophy. It stands for the unity of opposites and as such symbolizes balance.Ginko is known for example to be used as an antioxidant, free radical scanvenger, and support the resistance of the body against negative external effects.

Green tea is used in many cultures to enhance well-being. Its radical scavenging detoxicating effects based on the green tea polyphenol,extracted from fresh green tea leaves.

Carrot extract,Ginko Biloba,Green tea extract and vitamin C form in TIENS Inner Beauty Capsules a harmonious combination – a natural food supplement that is supporting especially the normal protective functions in body cells and vessels.

Benefits of Tiens Inner Beauty

Activate metabolism, prevent fat accumulation and eliminate toxic substances from the body.
Free radical scavenger
Tiens Inner Beauty also supports the resistance of the body against the external aggressions
Provide herbal support for health
Protects you from stress
Improve oxygen intake in low oxygen environment.
Helps in good vision
Acts as blood purifier
Helps in the prevention of wrinkles

Who is Inner Beauty Capsule suitable for?

People prone to hypertension, heart diseases and thrombus formation
People with sedentary lifestyle
People stress and fatique
People conscious about health

Grape Extract Capsules

Everyone is aware that maintaining a low cholesterol level is one of the main factors in maintaining a healthy heart. Indeed, maintaining a low cholesterol level as a key contributor to good cardiac health, is the cornerstone of many national health policies worldwide. Tianshi’s Super Grape Plant Extract,is a dietary supplement that may help maintain healthy blood cholesterol levels.

Derived from grape plants by using a high-tech bioengineering process, the main ingredients in the Tianshi Capsules are a grape extract called Resveratrol, (Each capsule contains more than 2.5 mg Resveratrol) and oligosaccharides – complex sugars.

The highest levels of this powerful anti-oxidant are most easily found in grapes. It is present in the vines, roots, seeds, and stalks of grapes, with its highest concentration being in grape skin. Resveratrol came under intense scientific scrutiny several years ago when scientists discovered the “French Paradox” – the apparently healthy cardiac status of the French population who tend to eat a high fat diet but drink relatively large quantities of wine.

Laboratory tests have clearly demonstrated that Resveratrol is an effective antioxidant that may help maintain a healthy heart by acting on free radical formation. Most people know that the main dietary source of this antioxidant is wine, especially red wine. However, increased consumption of red wine to boost the antioxidant Resveratrol intake is not recommended. One Tianshi Grape Extract Capsule is equal to one bottle of wine. Using this dietary supplement as part of a healthy diet/exercise programme may help maintain healthy blood cholesterol levels.

These capsules are made from grapevines. Their active ingredient is resveratrol, extracted through the use of modern biotechnology processes. Researchers found that resveratrol is a very powerful antioxidant; even more powerful than vitamins C & E. Research also discovered the broad-spectrum activity of resveratrol includes fighting carcinogens and preventing heart diseases and tumour formation.

Tianshi Grape Extract capsules are the 3rd generation of healthcare food. The product was awarded with a Gold Medal during the New Health Products Exposition in Chongqing, China in 2000, and a Gold Medal at the 5th Kunming Healthcare Foods in 2001 for its quality and effectiveness.

Functions

It strengthens the heart and the muscles surrounding it, and prevents heart diseases.
It improves sexual competence and sex drive, strengthens erections, prevents premature ejaculation.
It is good against fibroid and ovarian cysts.
It reduces arteriosclerosis and blood lipids
It acts as an anti-oxidant protector of watery areas in and around cells and in body fluids.

Tiens Slimming Belt

Tiens Slimming Belt was designed to help people lose weight and it is functioning based on the theory of Traditional Chinese Acupuncture therapy combined with the theories of sports science. Essentially, this approach uses varying oscillating speeds to stimulate acupressure points on the abdomen which are known to have slimming and digestion effects and benefits. Chinese physicians refer to these acupressure points as the ‘Guan Yuan’, ‘Tian Shu’, ‘Si Man’, ‘Shui Fen’ and ‘Zhong Wan’.

Tiens Slimming Belt is controlled by micro-computer, it integrates the wise control, vibrating massage, heating and magnetic treatment together.

Obesity, or being overweight, is one of the main health issues people face these days. This equipment can be worn around the stomach, waist, hips, thighs, legs or arms and it helps reduce weight by enhancing metabolism and blood circulation. It tones up tired muscles, kills pains, relieves tension and restores flexibility to muscles.

This equipment helps facilitate the speed of blood circulation, food digestion and activity level in the body, to help reduce weight and improve health. Although obesity, of any kind, can be bad for your health, certain fat distribution is particularly dangerous. If you have too much waist fat or a potbelly, your health could be at risk. Excess weight around the abdomen is bad for the heart and vascular system. We all want to be healthy and fit, no matter what our age and previous life styles. Lifestyle factors such as lack of physical activity, obesity, high fat diet, stress, tension, alcohol and smoking, weaken the body organs and these lead to illnesses over time.

Using Powerful Vibrating massage ball inside, it can vibrate and massage on waist, neck, leg and arms, so it can speed up the recycle of blood, relax the fatigue.

Overweight and obesity are a result of energy imbalance. This involves eating too many calories and not getting enough physical activity. Weighing too much may increase your risk of developing a number of health problems. Weight loss and health go hand in hand. The healthier your body, the faster you will lose weight. You can book an appointment with us to have a Health Check done. This assesses the effectiveness of the 12-cardinal organs in your body (of which the entire digestive system is inclusive).

It can heat the fat, and let the fat burned and enhance the metabolism. There are several health magnets inside our waist belt so the powerful magnetic field which is produced by the magnet can adjust the balance of the body, improve the micro cycle, so your skin will become more bright and beautiful, and your body will become stronger and slim.