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Help your body maintain its equilibrium naturally with Padma Basic®

As more and more people turn away from pharmaceutical drugs and prescriptions due to complications and side effects, they are returning to basic herbal formulas, like Padma.

Padma Basic® is a highly researched herbal supplement consisting of 18 dried and milled herbs and spices, together with natural camphor and calcium sulfate. These ingredients are naturally rich in antioxidant substances supporting healthy circulation and general immune health.*

How was Padma discovered?

In the Tibetan tradition, health and wellness maintain the body’s equilibrium. Circumstances such as diet, lifestyle, stress, and seasonal conditions can disturb this balance. The carefully chosen combination of herbs in Padma Basic supports the body’s natural function’s to help maintain good health and balance*.

Padma Basic® is derived from an all natural traditional Tibetan herbal formula that has been used for centuries. Clinical studies now confirm the health supportive benefits of this formula along with proper diet and exercise, to gently restore balance.*

• Supports the immune system*
• Promotes healthy circulation*
• Supports with antioxidant activity*

* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. If you have any concerns or questions about your health, we recommend you contact your physician or health care practitioner.

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How did Padma get from Tibet to the rest of the world?

Originating in Tibet, Padma is one of many classical formulas saved during the Communist Chinese invasion of Tibet in 1950. The herbal formula was hand carried out of Tibet by a Tibetan doctor, Alexander Badmajew.

Padma, well known as the primary longevity formula in all of Tibetan medicine, consists of nineteen different plants along with camphor and calcium sulfate making it an excellent product for health and longevity.

Eventually this ancient formula was passed to a Swiss pharmaceutical researcher, Karl Lutz, in 1954. He and a team of 150 Swiss doctors have been using it and testing it for decades, where they have seen its effectiveness in treating:

• memory problems
• tinnitus
• visual problems
• back and joint pain
• dizziness
• and fatigue

What makes Padma different from other natural remedies?

Padma is unique in that it has the ability to support an underactive immune system or turn down an overactive one through naturally-occuring adaptogens.

What's more it has the ability to cool many types of inflammation that are the cause of many chronic diseases. Here are some of the primary functions of Padma, it:

• promotes and increases healthy blood circulation
• reduces plaque in veins and arteries (artherosclerosis)
• is effective against angina pain
• reduces inflammatory conditions like arthritis, thyroiditis, pancreatitis, colitis, dermatitis, gingivitis and so on
• controls bacterial infections in the lungs that can lead to asthma and allergies
• alleviates viral conditions, like herpes simplex and hepatitis
• reduces leg pain (intermittent claudication)
• supports the immune system by reducing bronchitis and pneumonia
• has been found to be effective in chronic conditions like asthma, diabetes and multiple sclerosis
• may block the spread of cancer by strengthening the immune system and removing excess toxins--can be used along with chemotherapy and radiation

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Are there any other uses for Padma Basic's® formula?

Preliminary studies show Padma may also be potentially effective in their treatment of:

• autoimmune diseases such as lupus, psoriasis, Crohn's disease and rheumatoid arthritis by reducing symptoms of these immune-attacking conditions
• vascular Alzheimer's disease (a form of senile dementia) by reducing the plaque in the artieries of the brain
• reversal of some liver damage due to alcoholism can be normalized
• sports and exercise injuries can be minimized by reducing the amount of inflammation and increasing circulation
• peptic duodenal ulcers by interrupting inflammation and irritation to allow faster healing
• circulation problems due to diabetes by improving circulation and speeding up hard-to-heal wounds

For more detailed information and references to studies, read Dr. Nan Kathryn Fuch's booklet, "Padma: an ancient herbal formula".

* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. If you have any concerns or questions about your health, please contact your physician or health care practitioner.

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Are there any books I can read on Padma? Yes, I would highly recommend your read this book. The author can help you easily understand the science behind this ancient herbal remedy. Available at amazon.com Padma: Integrating Ancient Wisdom and Modern Research Using Traditional Tibetan Herbs for Today's Diseases By Gabriele Feyerer Padma Basic is a modern herbal preparation based on an ancient Tibetan botanical formula. In an easily understood manner, the author reveals the scientific validation and a large area of application of this precious remedy for treating today's diseases. Gabreile Feyerer, has inherited a love of naturopathic healing from her grandmother, an herb enthusiast. For more that 20 years, she has been extensively involved in all types of holistic healing. Her special preference is Padma which has become a part of her life. Her books radiate her loving devotion to this very special Tibetan remedy.

How much Padma Basic® should I take?

While it's not a magic bullet, Padma should certainly be a main component of every comprehensive health program. Of course, it would also be wise to have a balanced eating plan that matches your body's needs, to take whole food supplements and to do regular exercise. Below is a list of guidelines, based on clinical and observational studies using Padma Basic.

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Maintenance Dosage for Adults

One tablet two times a day as part of a daily supplement program.

For Children

One tablet three times a day until healthy.

Maintenance Dosage for Children

One tablet per day as part of a daily supplementation program.

It is suggested that you take Padma a half hour before meals or two hours after meals with a full glass of water. There are no known interactions or side effects between this herbal formula and any medications. However, if you are taking prescription medication or homeopathic remedies, it is best to wait one and a half to two hours between taking any of them and Padma whenever possible.

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Are there separate directions for different conditions?

For Chronic Conditions

One tablet two times a day for three days is a good place to start. Then, increase to two tablets two times a day for three days. If the formula is well tolerated, increase to two tablets three times a day for two to twenty-four months, depending on your condition and its severity.

For Hepatitis, Multiple Sclerosis, and Immune System Dysfunction

Follow the dosage directions above for twenty-four months. If you feel good and symptoms have improved, start the maintenance dosage for adults (see below.)

For Circulation Problems

Begin with two tablets three times a day for two to four months. Reduce to two tablets two times a day for a total of six to 12 months.

* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. If you have any concerns or questions about your health, please contact your physician or health care practitioner.

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What exactly is in Padma Basic®?

804mg * per serving

Ingredients: Iceland moss (Cetraria islandica L. Ach.), Costus root, Margosa fruit (Azadirachtaindica A.Juss), Cardamom fruit, Red Sandalwood heart wood, Tropical Almond fruit, Allspice fruit, Bengal Quince fruit (Aegle marmelos (L.) Correa), Calcium Sulfate, Columbine aerial part (Aquilegia vulgaris L.), English Plantain aerial part, Licorice root, Knotgrass aerial part (Polygonum aviculare L.), Golden cinquefoil aerial part (Potentilla aurea L.), Clove flower, Gingerlily rhizome (Hedychium spicatum Buch.-Ham.), Heartleaved Sida aerial part (Sida cordifolia L.), Valerian root, Lettuce leaf (Lactuca sativa L.), Calendula flower, Natural Camphor

Other Ingredients: Sorbitol, Silicon dioxide

* Daily Value not established

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Is there any age group in particular that can benefit from Padma Basic®?

Padma Basic® has been developed primarily for the baby boomer generation, now at their peak and facing an unprecedentedly long span of twilight years. It is important that their extended years will be healthy and active.

Padma Basic® will help this generation:

• stay active longer
• promote healthy circulation
• maintain healthful vigor
• counteract the detrimental effects of long term unbalanced nutrition or a stressful lifestyle

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Are there many people in the West who are embracing Eastern medicine?

Tibetan medicine contains much that is of great value to western doctors. The Tibetans have accumulated a prodigious store of knowledge from centuries of experiments and experience.

They have carefully defined which blends of selected ingredients acting together will yield a desired effect. Multi-component formulas have been developed to support many of the body's normal functions and to restore harmony.

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What kind of research has been done on Padma?

The Padma company has dozens of published articles in international scientific peer reviewed journals, spanning two decades. Publications include:

• Human clinical trials
• In vitro
• In vivo experiments

Most of the Padma formulas are supported by the results of rigorous, modern scientific studies. At the First International Congress on Tibetan Medicine in Washington, DC, November 1998, several researchers gave papers reporting independent studies of the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects of Padma products.

Independent scientific research from Europe and Israel demonstrates that the bioflavonoids, polyphenols, and other antioxidant substances in Padma Basic® play a key role in enhancing the structure and function of arteries, including the coronary arteries.

Further preliminary results suggest that Padma Basic® has anti-platelet activity* and an ability to improve fibrinolysis*, a function that helps maintain healthy blood clotting and promotes circulation*.

In addition, studies show that Padma Basic® protects blood lipids from oxidation, important for the maintenance of long term cardiovascular health*.

* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. If you have any concerns or questions about your health, please contact your physician or health care practitioner.

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Is Padma's quality and purity guaranteed?

Padma Basic® is processed and tested in strict accordance with modern manufacturing practices to ensure quality, purity, and potency of each and every tablet.

• Naturally sourced ingredients
• No artificial preservatives, colors, or stabilizers
• Clinically researched laboratory tested
• State-of-the-art quality control

Padma Basic® is produced in a specialized plant by the Swiss company, Padma Inc. The dried and ground natural ingredients are carefully combined and compressed into tablets.

Some of the herbs are grown in Switzerland and the Himalayan Region in conformity with organic farming principles, others are harvested in other regions of Europe, and in India. Thorough quality control ensures that only clean, top quality, uncontaminated plants and plant substances are used.

Padma Inc. is a well-established company and a respected household name in Switzerland where Padma products have been used for over 25 years. Padma's good reputation has spread through Europe, where its products are widely available.

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