Dragon's Den Newsletter: Adaptogens, Chinese formulas, and more!

The Season of Gratitude

For over 36 years here on the beautiful island of Maui, the Dragon's Den has been more than just a store to find herbal remedies, healthcare products, and special gifts — it has served and supported those looking for balance and ways to heal from health challenges, to learn the way of herbs, to live in harmony with nature, and hopefully, realize one’s true self.

Thanksgiving reminds us that the energy of gratitude is transformative. It weaves connections with all of life, encouraging us to live our truth with humility, and uplifting for all of us.

Your support over the years has allowed us to be a hub for healing, a source of knowledge, and a place to share the wisdom of herbs and traditional and modern health modalities that encourage the body, mind, and spirit to be alive and thrive.

We are deeply honored to walk this path with you. Thank you for being part of our journey, and letting us be part of yours.
We all have so much to be grateful for, so very much!

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Black Friday Gratitude Sale

Starting Friday, November 29th until Sunday, December 1st, 2024:

All Dragon's Den Products and Chinese Herbal Medicines (including Chinese Bulk Herbs) will be 20% off.

For our dedicated off-island customers, use code "GRATITUDE20OFF" to take 20% off our entire Dragon's Den line!

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Product Spotlight: Adaptogen Tea

Adaptogen herbs

Adaptogens are plants and fungi that help the body adapt to stress, restore balance, and build resilience. They support adrenal health, regulate cortisol, boost energy, enhance immunity, and improve mental clarity without overstimulation. Known for balancing hormones, improving sleep, and aiding recovery, adaptogens offer a natural way to optimize vitality and well-being.

Adaptogen Herbal Tea Recipe (available at the Dragon's Den)

30 g. Astragalus root: tonifies Qi, boosts immunity, and strengthen vitality
20 g. Reishi Mushroom: calms the spirit, strengthens immunity, and supports longevity
15 g. Siberian Ginseng: supports stamina, resilience to stress, and mental clarity
9 g. American Ginseng: nourishes Yin, calms stress, and restores energy gently
6 g. Asian Red Ginseng: invigorates Qi, enhances circulation, and combats fatigue
15 g. He Shou Wu nourishes blood, kidney essence, and promotes hair growth and overall vitality
12 g. Goji berries: nourishes blood, supports vision, and improves overall vitality
6 g. Licorice root: harmonizes the formula, supports digestion, and balances the flavor
6 g. Fresh Ginger: warms digestion and enhances absorption of other herbs)

Brewing Instructions:
Place herbs in a large pot with 8 cups of water. Bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Simmer the herbs for 45–60 minutes. Strain the tea into a mug or thermos, pressing the herbs to extract as much liquid as possible.

Or, alternatively, you can use a crock pot. Fill with water, simmer for an hour or so, drink, replacing water which has been drank as a tea brew, continue to cook. Turn off the pot at night. Can last a week or longer.

Dosage: Drink 1–2 cups daily for adaptogenic support. The remaining tea can be refrigerated and reheated for up to 3 days. The used herbs can be simmered one more time for a milder second batch.

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Chinese Patent Herbal Formulas

The following Chinese patent herbal formulas align with the principles and benefits of an adaptogen formula. They tonify Qi, Yin, and Blood, enhance vitality, and support the immune system, helping us adapt to stress. They are available in the Dragon’s Den patent herbal formula section and from the Sun Ten company in a freeze-dried powdered herbal section.

Bu Zhong Yi Qi Wan (Tonify the Middle and Augment the Qi Pill)
Contains astragalus (Huang Qi) to strengthen Qi and enhance immunity. Addresses fatigue and physical weakness, supporting energy and resilience. Promotes digestive metabolism.

Gui Pi Wan (Restore the Spleen Pill)
Strengthens the Qi and Blood while addressing emotional imbalances like stress and anxiety.

Bai He Gu Jin Wan (Lily Bulb Preserve the Metal Pill)
Includes nourishing and restorative herbs like American ginseng and helps balance Qi and Yin, supporting recovery from stress or burnout. Beneficial for dry lung conditions and cough.

Si Jun Zi Wan (Four Gentlemen Pill)
Contains Ren Shen (ginseng) and Gan Cao (licorice root), strengthening foundational Qi for energy and immunity. Builds digestive power.

Liu Wei Di Huang Wan (Six Flavor Rehmannia Pill)
He Shou Wu and Reishi have essence-nourishing properties, making it suitable for stress, fatigue, and early aging signs. Classic kidney tonic formula as it builds yin and blood.

Ba Zhen Wan (Eight Treasure Pill)
Combines Qi tonics (astragalus and ginseng) with nourishing Blood herbs, supporting vitality and immunity.

He Shou Wu Pian
Directly targets essence and vitality restoration. Darkens the hair, nourishes blood, replenishes liver and kidney qi.

Qi Bao Mei Ran Wan (Seven Treasures for Beautiful Hair Pill)
He Shou Wu serves as a central herb. With other herbs it enhances longevity and vitality, kidney qi and yin.

Tian Wang Bu Xin Dan (Heavenly Emperor Heart Pill)
Has Yin-tonifying and Shen-calming herbs, akin to the effects of Reishi and American ginseng for emotional balance and stress relief. Helps replenish kidney qi and yin, promoting a restful sleep, especially for the one who wakes up in the middle of the night with a mind full of thoughts.

Jin Gui Shen Qi Wan/Ba Wei Di Huang Wan (Kidney Qi Pill)
Enhances foundational energy and vitality, similar to the warming effects of Korean red ginseng.

Da Bu Yin Wan (Great Tonify the Yin Pill)
Yin-nourishing and essence-replenishing actions, helpful for those who overwork or going through menopause.

Save the Date: Free Lecture w/ Dr. Cotter

“Some Call it Bio-Hacking, Let’s Call Them Old and New Health Tricks and Tips”

On Saturday December 14th, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., there will be a free talk at the Dragon’s Den with Malik Cotter, Dr. of Oriental Medicine.

Save the date, we look forward to seeing you there!

Buyer Beware! A Word to The Wise.

In our last Newsletter, I cautioned everyone about counterfeit products available for purchase online. My recommendation was to do your research and ensure that you’re buying what you intend.

This time I’d like to share that Mega-Corporations are buying out companies that we’ve trusted for years to deliver good, wholesome, and organic supplements. I watched this happen over the years, witnessing ingredient quality go down and prices go up.

Here are a few of the buyouts that have occurred:

Nestle now owns Garden of Life, Pure Encapsulation, Wobenzym, and Douglas Labs.
Proctor and Gamble now own New Chapter.
Alticor owns Metagenics
Pfizer owns Emergen-C and Centrum.
Kikkoman owns Country Life.
Schwabe now owns Nature’s Way, Enzymatic Therapy, and Integrative Therapeutics.
HGGC owns Solaray and KAL. And the list goes on.

The takeaway is that the consumer and the selling store both need to do their homework.

Please be aware of who and what you are supporting with your buying power. If you are looking for quality ingredients from conscious, environmentally friendly companies, do your homework. Particularly be watchful for counterfeit products online.

Mahalo for reading!

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The Season of Gratitude

Black Friday Gratitude Sale

Product Spotlight: Adaptogen Tea

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