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Article: About Rejuvenation Cream

 

Made with several different herbs wildcrafted or organically grown in the Dominican Republic. Together, these herbs seem to synergize and support each other’s actions. Cheryl has prepared them in an oil and beeswax base for topical use as an arthritis cream and a skin support–wrinkle softener. It has helped painful joints to regain full function, being especially useful for wrists (carpel tunnel) and knees. As a topical cream it can be applied just where you want the greatest effect.

The herbs Used

Bejuco de Indio, Gouania polygama. Traditionally used as a libido enhancer for both men and women. In careful provings of this herb alone, it feels as if the entire lower body is energized. From the waist down, nerve sensation is enhanced. A large dose gives sensations of vibration in the legs. It imparts a gentle "sexy" odor to sweat and body secretions, increasing the attractive pheromones.

Bejuco de Costilla, Paulinia pinnata. A thermogenic, that is, it increases metabolism, and makes one feel warm. It seems to open blood vessels, improving circulation, thus it gives a feeling of increased energy. Improving circulation also promotes self-healing.

Batata de Bejuco de Chin, Smilax sp. The root is the "batata" = potato. This is sarsasparilla, well known as an endocrine enhancer and mild stimulant. There are several species, all seem to be active. One Smilax or another is found in almost all current male enhancement combinations, and in female breast enhancement creams. It is a well known tropical herb, used in European formulas for centuries.

Timacle, Chiococca alba. Indigenous and possibly endemic to Hispaniola. An amazingly hardy vine with huge gnarly roots. Its main action is on the ligaments, making them instantly more flexible. This effect lasts for several days. This herb alone is the basis of our Flex Cream (see above). A mild anesthetic, Timacle’s pain-numbing effect is quickly noticed on arthritic or injured joints.

Bitter Ginger, Jengibre Amargo, Zinbiger zerumbet. A member of the ginger family, the root looks almost identical to regular hot and spicy ginger. It is a little more yellow in the flesh and darker in the bark. The taste has overtones of regular ginger, but is less hot and instead is strongly bitter. It is used as a heart tonic, improving circulation. It is also used to improve digestion and ward off internal parasites. It has potential as an effective arthritis remedy, reducing pain and swelling and increasing strength and range of motion. It is being investigated as a topical treatment to the scalp, to encourage stronger hair growth.

These are the same herbs used in the famous "Mama Juanna" traditional tonic, but Cheryl has prepared them in an oil and beeswax base for topical use. This is especially valuable for absorbing the dioscorea (true yam) that has been shown in studies conducted in Israel to help increase bone strength, especially when absorbed transdermally. When an herb is absorbed through the skin, it is not broken down by the stomach acids, but goes directly into the blood-lymph distribution system.