Natural Anti-Aging Supplements: 4 Potent Herbs to Boost Longevity

By Laurell Matthews, ND

Bold Botanica’s Bold Plant Shield was designed to deliver the synergistic benefits of its herbs to provide an immune shield. The incredible thing about herbs is that they nourish the body in multiple ways. Personally, I use Bold Plant Shield year-round as my daily tonic and longevity shield. As I age, I think more about herbs that can support healthy aging, such as those promoting cognitive, joint, heart, and skin health. While I might be past my “prime,” I can still protect my long-term health and strive for an active, fulfilling life. Bold Plant Shield fulfills these roles so well it could be called Bold Longevity Shield.

I first started considering Bold Plant Shield’s longevity benefits when I noticed it featured Fo-Ti. Also known as He-shou-wu, this herb has a legendary reputation for restoring youthful vitality. An ancient story tells of an older man named Mr. He who, after taking this herb for a while, began to feel unburdened and strong. His gray hair turned black, and he felt more youthful. The name He-shou-wu loosely translates to “Mr. He’s black hair.” Since then, Fo-Ti has been considered a longevity tonic that can support a healthy sex drive, youthful skin, and a strong heart.

Modern science supports Fo-Ti’s traditional reputation as an anti-aging herb. It provides antioxidants to protect the immune system, brain, kidneys, and liver. It can balance hormones to support normal fertility or a healthy menopausal transition. Fo-Ti supports a healthy cytokine balance for a normal inflammatory response, which in turn supports cardiovascular health. It is also known for promoting healthy hair and skin, as well as energy and muscle strength.

Let’s look at the other herbs in this blend that make it a great full body tonic for recalibrating the body and supporting vitality.

Astragalus

Astragalus is revered for its ability to support the immune system and a balanced stress response on the deepest levels. It supports the normal production of white and red blood cells in the bone marrow, helping our body maintain its defenses and energy. Astragalus helps the body compensate for stress and balances cortisol output. It also provides antioxidants that protect cholesterol from oxidation, helping to maintain healthy cholesterol levels. Additionally, Astragalus protects the liver, which enhances the body’s ability to deal with toxins. All these benefits can contribute to healthy longevity and are most pronounced with long-term, daily use of Astragalus.

Licorice
Licorice is often used for those who are depleted and fatigued, as it supports the immune system, adrenal health, and helps maintain hormonal balance. It can activate macrophages and natural killer cells for normal immunity. Licorice is revered for its harmonizing and soothing properties, especially for the gut and respiratory tracts, where it helps maintain a healthy inflammatory response. It synergistically supports the other herbs in the formula while improving the taste, bringing a mild sweetness rather than the anise flavor associated with licorice candies. Licorice also enhances the absorption of active compounds in the other herbs, improving their effectiveness throughout the body.

Schisandra
Schisandra is a berry known for its anti-aging properties. It is a stress tonic that supports a healthy stress response and endurance. This balanced response improves immune reactions, mood, blood sugar levels, and more. Schisandra contains powerful antioxidants beneficial for brain and liver health, protecting the liver from toxins and aiding in the production of glutathione, a crucial antioxidant. By protecting the brain, Schisandra supports sleep quality, memory, and mood. Known as “five-flavor fruit", it stimulates all taste buds: sweet, sour, pungent, bitter, and salty. Schisandra also harmonizes well with other herbs to enhance their activity.

Bold Plant Shield is rounded out with Codonopsis, Lycium (Goji berries), Cinnamon, and Ginger. The overall taste is pleasantly sweet, earthy, and herbal with a hint of spice from the cinnamon and ginger. I find I look forward to taking it daily as a restorative tonic. When foods or herbs support your overall wellbeing, you often enjoy the taste more, or find strong flavors more palatable over time. Try this immune and longevity tonic daily for a while and see if you notice increased vitality and wellbeing.

For optimal immune system benefits, Bold Plant Shield should be taken daily. This tonic formula provides a gentle yet powerful defense against the challenges of our modern world. When you need to switch from defense to offense, add its companion product, Bold Plant Sword. Bold Plant Sword harnesses the power of eight incredible herbs for fast-acting immune support: Andrographis, Neem, Sweet Wormwood, Sage, Licorice, Holy Basil, Clove, and Ginger. Many of these herbs are naturally bitter, just as Mother Nature intended. It tastes strong because it is strong. Be bold. Taste your herbs.

Laurell Matthews, ND, has a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry and received her doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine from Bastyr University. She has a life-long passion for helping people understand how to be healthier using dietary and lifestyle changes along with natural medicine modalities like homeopathy and botanical medicine.

This blog is intended for educational purposes only. This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.