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They are botanical extracts from the plant kingdom that can exploit the beneficial power of natural plants to support the body in its physiological functions.
The phytocomplexes of ÉLÈVE NIKI Natural Alchemy are based on the purest plant extracts with the highest concentrations of active substances known for their therapeutic properties and used for centuries in traditional medicine.
Magnolia Officinalis
A traditional Chinese medicinal plant of ancient origins.
Originally from Asian countries (China, Thailand, Korea and Japan), now also widespread in Europe, it is an arboreal species considered a “primitive flower” as this family appears to date back to 95 million years ago..
The bark of Magnolia Officinalis has been used for centuries in preparations with strong anxiolytic effects and this activity has been the subject of several experimental studies reported in the literature. This remedy is used to treat various symptoms, especially anxiety and nervous tension. It is cited in the Japanese and Chinese Pharmacopoeias as a medicinal plant for generalized anxiety disorders.
The bark has been traditionally used for medicinal purposes in cognitive diseases and, in particular, for those related to depression, anxiety, dysmenorrhea, neurovegetative symptoms of menopause, gastrointestinal spastic disorders. For about 2500 years, the ancient traditional medicine of China and Japan has used Magnolia for its relaxing and psycho-physical relaxing properties. Magnolia bark, in association with other medicinal plants, is considered a source of bioactives with significant anxiolytic and antidepressant action with a strong antispasmodic and antispasmodic visceral effect, as also confirmed by the official claim of the Italian Ministry of Health (“cortex: Digestive function. Regular gastrointestinal motility”).
For this reason, Magnolia bark is traditionally used in gastrointestinal discomfort caused by stress. Recent scientific pharmacological literature also confirms its other powerful effects such as anti-inflammatory effects and promising antitumor actions. Magnolia also exerts an appreciable muscle relaxant and antiarrhythmic action as well as an interesting effect against water retention related to stress (claim Italian Ministry of Health: “cortex- Drainage of body fluids”). It is traditionally used for the treatment of anxiety, asthma, depression, gastrointestinal disorders, headaches and other disorders. For these reasons, recent international scientific literature attributes various pharmacological activities to Magnolia bark extract, such as anxiolytic, antispasmodic, antidepressant, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antibiotic.
Lotus Flower
The Lotus Flower (Nelumbo Nucifera) is a thousand-year-old aquatic plant considered sacred, used by traditional Indian and Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, immunostimulant, anti-tumor and cardioprotective properties.
The plant has always been appreciated for its antipyretic, cardiotonic properties and for its ability to improve circulation, especially when it is hot.
The use of the Lotus root, according to the suggested therapeutic tradition of oriental medicine, is recommended for its antidiarrheal, antipyretic, emollient and anti-catarrhal properties. The Lotus Root is able to perform a beneficial action on the respiratory system, helps to fluidify mucus and promote its release. It can be useful in case of colds, congestion, sinus infections or in more problematic situations such as asthma, bronchitis, cough and whooping cough.
In addition, thanks to its nutritional properties, Lotus Root is also an effective solution for strengthening the Immune System. The Lotus Flower acts on all states of great emotionality, accumulation of tension and internal confusion, often somatized in the body in the form of pain, accumulation of toxins or a sense of general malaise. The lotus promotes a process of physical and mental purification, helps free the mind from negative or worrying thoughts and distressing emotions, improves concentration, mental clarity and the ability to focus attention on a goal. The flower is considered an excellent ally in the treatment of any psychosomatic disorder, reducing generalized states of anxiety accompanied by sadness, tension and stress. The compounds present in the lotus flower have calming effects that can help improve sleep. The Lotus also promotes detoxification from toxins accumulated by the body due to pollution, the intake of chemical drugs or poor nutrition, thus facilitating general purification. Recent studies have shown a protective capacity of the liver by also reducing the accumulation of fat and providing benefits in cases of hepatic steatosis.
Finally, numerous other studies have shown that Lotus Flower extracts are potentially able to exert an antitumor action against different types of human tumors, such as colon cancer, and to inhibit the growth of different tumors in vitro, including the most aggressive ones such as triple-negative breast cancer. A study recently published in the scientific journal International Journal of Recent Scientific Research has highlighted the fact that this plant can be successfully associated with the pineal hormone Melatonin in controlling neoplastic progression and the symptoms present in patients affected by advanced cancer no longer susceptible to standard therapies. Various active substances present in this flower have shown a beneficial action in the treatment of autoimmune diseases and an anxiolytic and antidepressant action, increasing the cerebral serotonin content. It is a plant that has been used for thousands of years and is well tolerated, so much so that, at the moment, no toxicity has been reported.
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Magnolia Officinalis
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