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WHAT IS ETHNOBOTANY? RETURNING THE GOODNESS THE EPOCH PRODUCTS

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What is ethnobotany?

| The study of how indigenous peoples use

plants.

the science of ethnobotany - the ethnobotanist - nature’s healing potential




The science of ethnobotany

| Indigenous plants are used for food,

medicine, ritual, but particularly medicine.





The science of ethnobotany

| Ancient rain-forest remedies can provide

the leads to modern medicines.





Seeking the cure

| Ethnobotanical research - a streamlined

way of locating plants that have medical

potential.





Seeking the cure

| “Indigenous people have been testing

plants on people for thousands of years.” -

Dr. Paul Cox.





The ethnobotanist

| Dr. Paul Alan Cox, Ethnobotanist

| A world specialist in medicinal plants

| Ph.D. Biology - Harvard University, USA.





The ethnobotanist

| An award-wining scientist

| Goldman Environmental Prize (the "Nobel

Prize" of environmental conservation)

| Director of the National Tropical Botanical

Garden in Hawaii and in Florida





The ethnobotanist

| King Carl XVI Gustaf Professor of

Environmental Science at the Swedish

Biodiversity Centre in Uppsala, Sweden

| Chairman of the Seacology Foundation

| Saving island cultures and habitats

throughout the world





The Samoan warrior

| The legend of Nafanua

| A Samoan goddess who saved a village

from oppression and protected its forests.





Nature’s potential

| Less than 1% of the world’s 265,000

flowering plants have been their

effectiveness tested against disease.

| Most species are found in tropical rain

forests.





Nature’s wonders

| Rosy Periwinkle has yielded two cancer

drugs - vincristine and vinblastine





Nature’s wonders

| Pacific Yew bark contains taxol, effective

against some breast and ovarian tumours.





Nature’s wonders

| Snakeroot is used in tranquillisers and to

treat high blood pressure.





Nature’s wonders

| Homalanthus Nutans plays an important

role in Samoan healing.

| The stem wood is used to treat yellow

hepatitis.





Nature’s wonders

| The tea from the bark is used for the

treatment of hepatitis.

| The potion is made from the stems of the

small Samoan tree, Homalanthus nutans.





Nature’s wonders

| Prostratin, a protein kinase C activator, was

isolated from the potion.





Nature’s wonders

| Prostratin protects cells from the HIV virus

and exposes hidden virus.

| It has been tested by the AIDS Research

Alliance as an anti-AIDS medication.





Giving back the goodness to nature

| The Kava ritual, from Polynesia.

| A person drops a little bit of water before

drinking, returning goodness to earth.

the kava ritual - the force for good foundation - the humanitarian achievements




Force for Good Foundation

| Nu Skin returns the goodness to its source:

indigenous people, and precious habitats.

| For every Epoch product sold, USD 0,25

goes to support the conservation of

environments, humanitarian relief and

curing the diseases of small children.





What has Force for Good achieved?

RAINFOREST CANOPY WALKWAY - FALEALUPO, SAMOA.

| A walkway 200ft high at the edge of the

forest.

| Generates USD 1,000 monthly through

visits of tourists and school groups.





Research for the cure of Epidermolysis Bullosa - USA.

| A deadly skin disease that afflicts children.

| The Nu Skin Centre for Dermatological

Research at Stanford University School of

Medicine is developing a genetic therapy to

heal the wounds that never heal.





Corrective surgery and treatment to children - various countries.

| Force for Good in partnership with Deseret

International sponsors corrective surgery to

children who suffered from various forms of

disfiguring disabilities.

| 16 beneficiary countries including

Philippines, Ethiopia, India and Brazil.





Force for Good Foundation

| Join us in many humanitarian efforts

around the world.

| Visit the website: www.forceforgood.org.





Ethnobotany and cosmetics

EPOCH ETHNOBOTANICALS

Firewalker - IceDancer - Glacial Marine Mud - Rare Earths - Ava Puhi Moni - Everglide - Desert Breeze - Blemish Treatment - Hand Sanitizer - Polishing Bar




Ethnobotany and cosmetics

Feel the power of plant extracts used by native cultures for many generations.





Firewalker Moisturising Foot Cream

| Invigorates and soothes tired, achy feet.

100ml






| Ethnobotanical ingredients:

| Althea officinalis:

a skin conditioning agent.

| Aleurites moluccana:

a softening emollient.






| How to use:

| Massage into towel-dried feet after

cleansing.





IceDancer Invigorating Leg Gel

| Delivers instant relief to tired and achy legs.

100ml







| Mentha arvensis:

A pain-relief agent.

| Horse Chestnut: helps to stimulate tired

legs.







| Eucalyptus: calms and soothes the skin.

| Peppermint Oil: contains a refreshing scent

and has a cooling sensation on the skin






| How to use:

| Generously massage over lower legs,

calves, and behind the knees anytime as

needed.

| IceDancer can be used even over tights.





Glacial Marine Mud

| A top-to-toe mask treatment which deep-

cleanses, tones and refreshes the skin.

| For all skin types.





Glacial Marine Mud

| Indigenous ingredient:

| Glacial Marine Mud: extracted from a

remote glacial estuary in the Pacific

Northwest, it has excellent cleansing

properties, effectively absorbing toxins and

dead skin cells.





Glacial Marine Mud

| Botanical ingredient:

| Algae extract: contains polysaccharides,

vitamins, amino acids, and minerals to

protect, hydrate, and soften the skin.





Ava-Puhi Moni Shampoo and Light Conditioner

| This 2-in-1 shampoo gently cleanses and

moisturises your hair.






| Ethnobotanical ingredient:

| “The true Ava Puhi” Extract: used by

Polynesians for centuries. Derived from the

flower of the Ava Puhi plant, it leaves hair

clean, manageable, and lustrous.






| How to use:

| Place a small amount of the shampoo in

hands and gently massage to create lather.

| Apply lather throughout wet hair then rinse

thoroughly.

| Follow with Ava Puhi Moni Conditioner for

softening and conditioning.





Ava-Puhi Moni Conditioner

| Delivers rich moisturisers to your hair and

scalp.

| Adds body, shine and softness for

manageable hair.






| How to use:

| After using Ava Puhi Moni Shampoo &

Light Conditioner apply the Ava Puhi Moni

Conditioner to hair.

| Leave it for a couple of minutes for

maximum conditioning.

| Rinse thoroughly.





Ava-Puhi Moni Anti-Dandruff Shampoo

| A therapeutic botanical shampoo that

effectively treats dandruff.

| Gently cleanses and conditions the scalp

leaving hair looking healthy.

| Contains the active ingredient Zinc

Pyrithione to help treat dandruff by

preventing skin irritation.







| Clematis leaves (Clematis lungustifolia),

sage and nettle used by Native Americans

to soothe dry and flaky skin.






| How to use:

| Massage into wet hair until lathers.

| Leave it for a couple of minutes and rinse

thoroughly. Repeat if necessary.

| Follow with Ava Puhi Moni Conditioner for

softening and conditioning.

| Suitable for daily use.





Everglide Foaming Shave Gel

| Lubricates the skin and ensures a close,

smooth shave.

| CFC -free.

| Ideal for both men and women.

| For all skin types.







| Verbascum thapsus, a botanical indigenous

to the North American Southwest, is known

for its soothing properties.







| Sorbitol is a natural humectant that helps

skin maintain moisture.

| Glycerin, a vegetable-based emollient,

leaves skin soft and smooth.






| How to use:

| Apply small amount of gel on palm of hand

or directly on skin and foam up.

| Follow with Desert Breeze Aftershave for

moisturising.






| How to use:

| Tip for shaving legs: Exfoliate with Nu Skin

Liquid Body Lufra before shaving to get the

sleekest, closest shave.





Blemish Treatment

| It provides spot treatment that helps heal

blemishes while soothing irritated skin.





Blemish Treatment

| How to use:

| Cleanse skin thoroughly. Apply over

affected area in a thin layer up to 3 times a

day.





Hand Sanitizer

| Effectively disinfects hands.

| Provides persistent protection by killing

99.99% of the most harmful germs and

bacteria.





Hand Sanitizer


| Lavender, an ancient European

ethnobotanical extract used to cleanse and

protect the skin.

| The word “lavender” is derived from the

Latin word "lavare", which means "to wash".





Hand Sanitizer

| How to use:

| Use after washing hands for extra

protection or instead of washing when water

isn’t available.

| Apply one teaspoon of the product to the

hands and rub gently until dry.





Citrus Deodorant

| Keeps you fresh all day with a delicate citric

fragrance.

| With patented Citrisome technology

| Tiny spheres that contain an efficacious

odour-fighting formula.





Citrus Deodorant


| Citrus aurantium, used in Haiti as an

effective skin soother.

| Grapefruit Seed Extract is integrated into

Citrisomes to provide a time-released, long-

lasting freshness.

| Chamomile Extract is used for its skin-

soothing properties.





Citrus Deodorant

| How to use:

| Glide under arms after cleansing. To raise

stick, slowly twist dial on bottom of

container. Replace cap after each use.





Polishing Bar

| Soap-free

| Gently exfoliates the skin removing dirt and

excess oil

| Improves skin tone and texture

| Contains a deep woody fragrance





Polishing Bar

| Indigenous ingredient:

| Glacial Marine Mud: extracted from a

remote glacial estuary in the Pacific

Northwest, it has excellent cleansing

properties, effectively absorbing toxins and

dead skin cells.





Polishing Bar


| Sisku'pas (Tsuga heterophylla), derived

from a tree treasured by the native

Americans of the Pacific Northwest,

delivers skin-calming effects.





Polishing Bar

| How to use:

| Apply in a gentle, circular motion to

dampened skin. Thoroughly rinse with

warm water.





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