Provita ProteniX - An innovative Traditional Medicine formula for the cold & flu season. Contains star anise which is a vital Chinese medicinal herb with actions of dispelling cold and regulating the flow of Qi. Star anise is rich in Shikimic acid, a natural organic compound and one of the most widely studied molecules in the context of its antiviral effects. Star anise extracts are rich in phenolic antioxidants known to promote immunity to foreign pathogens by stimulating immune cell polyphenol receptors to activate signaling pathways for initiating immune response. Pine needle oil is an essential oil rich in monoterpene and diterpene hydrocarbons. Scientific evidence now shows monoterpenes have good anti-viral properties, and diterpenes have antimicrobial properties. Provita ProteniX is used as a preventative or as a treatment to improve the flow of vital energy through meridians, to balance yin-yang and expel pathogenic factors.