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1. Radix Panax
Notoginseng
Applications:
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To treat various types of internal and external
bleeding syndromes:
This herb cannot only arrest
bleeding, but also dissipate blood stasis, producing
outstanding curative effects.
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To treat traumatic injuries and blood stasis with
pain:
This herb can promote blood circulation by
removing blood stasis to subdue swelling and kill
pain, It is a popular traumatological herb.
Combined with other herbs it is used for promoting
blood circulation and lipid (fat0 control
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It is used as hemostatic and anodyne by eliminating
blood stasis
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It is used for
angina pectoris and ischemic cardiovascular diseases
Function of the
herb:
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It expands coronary arteries
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It prevents angina pectoris
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It promote blood circulation
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Increase and protect blood platelets
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It has anti-blood clot effect
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It can reduce cardiac load, lower arterial
pressure and improve micro-circulation in and around
damaged heart tissue
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It produces anti-carcinogenic effect on some form
of cancer
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It relieves chest pain associated with angina
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It improves heart function
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It has anti-inflammatory effects
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It strengthens the immune system
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It increases blood circulation in the heart and
brain while lowering elevated heart pressure
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It prevents arteriosclerosis and inhibits the
progression of arteriosclerosis lesions
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It prevent arrhythmias due to lack of oxygen in
the heart (improves heart function)
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It improves memory and reverses dementia by
regenerating injured brain cells
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It lowers elevated blood lipids
It is referred to as “the most valuable Chinese
herbal medicine “ and is nicknamed “priceless” (Compendium of
Material Media). Research by Kunming Plant Research Institute
of China Academy of Science, Kunming Medical College and
scientists from Japan and America prove that P.N. has 20 types
of saponin active mass, 17 types of amino acids, 11 types of
trace elements, lumpy proteins, abundant vitamins,
polysaccharide and 3 kinds of anticancerin mass : active
selenium, notoginseng - polysaccaride A, B-element. Studies at
Wuhan Medical College showed that it enhanced oxygen supply
function of the heart muscle, protect cardiac muscle cell from
ischemic injury. California Applied Biology Scientific
Research Institute of America proves that P.N. possesses
distinct effects on controlling body weight and reducing fat.
This has also been proven by a Japanese scholar. The Rg
(Ginsenoside Rg) Saponin of P.N. improves the composition of
DNA of the brains and proteins, has anti-fatigue function and
enhances the activities of brain, thus helping memory.
1) Experiments and modern clinical
trials have shown that Panax notoginseng is immunologically
active. Panax notoginseng stimulates macrophages,
promotes antibody formation, activates complement and
increases T lymphocyte
proliferation. (T
lymphocyte:
a small lymphocyte developed in the thymus; it
orchestrates the immune system's response to infected or
malignant cells) and
protected animals from liver
intoxications.
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2)
Clinical research by western scientists have shown that Panax
Notoginseng has anti-inflammatory,
analgesic (reduces
pain) and immunomodulatory
action.
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3)
Clinical research by western scientists have
shown that
Panax Notoginseng reduces thrombogenicity
(blood clot)
and arrhythmias (improves blood and heart function), increases
erythrocyte deformability
(causes
the ability erythrocytes cells to change shape as they
pass through narrow spaces, such as the microvasculature
i.e. improves blood flow),
is an antioxidant, which can counteract free radical
damage associated with atherogenesis and myocardial damage seen with ischemia
(reduce blood supply) and reperfusion (damage to tissue
caused when blood supply returns to the tissue after a
period of ischemia). 66054
4)
Several studies have shown that notoginsenoides
from
Panax Notoginseng lower
elevated blood lipids
(cholesterol).
Studies have shown that notoginsenoides improve
diastolic function in hypertensive subjects, induce the
fibrinolytic system in in vitro models and act as
antiproliferative agents on vessel leiomyocytes.
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5)
Clinical research by western scientists have
shown that
Panax Notoginseng
increasing the resistance to anoxia (a region of the body where there is
complete deprivation of oxygen supply),
increase
blood circulation in the heart and brain while lowering
elevated blood pressure.
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6)
Clinical research by western scientists have shown
that
Panax Notoginseng
may prevent atherosclerosis and
inhibit progression of the atherosclerotic lesions by
interfering with the proliferation of arterial smooth
muscle cell. 49623
7)
Clinical research by western scientists have shown the
extract of the roots of Panax notoginseng (Araliaceae)
exhibited a significant anti-tumor-promoting activity on
two-stage carcinogenesis of mouse skin tumors.
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8)
Clinical research by western scientists have shown
that
ginsenosides Rg1 from
Panax Notoginseng has estrogen-like activity and should
be classified as a novel class of potent phytoestrogen.
"Ginsenosides
have demonstrated pharmacological effects in the central
nervous, cardiovascular, and endocrine systems.
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9)
Clinical research by western scientists have shown
that
Panax Notoginseng has anti-inflammatory effect.
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10)
Clinical research by western scientists have shown
that Panax Notoginseng
reduce
cell damage after heart attack and protect nerve and
brain cells from the damage of stroke.
Panax Notoginseng improves energy metabolism and
preserves the structural integrity of neurons (restore
and prevent nerves damage).
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11)
Research by western scientist showed that Panax Notoginseng
can be used to treat dementia.
Research done by: Professor Dr. Jinzhou Tian,
Junxiang Yin, Ph.D.;
Huan Liu, Ph.D.; Chengzhi Yang, Ph.D.; Jing Shi, Ph.D.;
and Yongyan Wang, M.D.
2.
Radix Polygonum Multiflorum
Applications:
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Polygonum multiflorum can
strengthen the tendons,
ligaments and bones and prevents premature aging. It
is commonly called a longevity-promoting herb.
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Formulated Radix Polygonum
multiflorum is used to treat hypertension. -
It is used to replenish the vital essence of the liver
and kidney and to nourish the blood for the treatment
of anemia
Function of the herb
:
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To tone up liver and kidney and replenish their
vital essence
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Treat fatty liver, increase red blood cells and
reduce blood fats
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Exert same effect as adrenoticortical hormone
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Nourish blood
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For aching back and knee
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Treat tiredness and exhaustion
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Protect heart from damage from free radicals
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Improve immune system through its antioxidant
effect
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Treat cholesterol problem
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Retard and treat arteriosclerosis (hardening of
blood vessels)
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Protect liver
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Regulate blood
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Increase red blood cell production
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Anti-aging function
1) Clinical research by western
scientists have shown that
the extract of the root of Polygonum multiflorum
exhibited a significant antioxidant activity. Research
have shown
a stilbene
glucoside,
(E)-2,3,5,4'-tetrahydroxystilbene-2-O-beta-d-glucopyranoside
(1) as the active constituent responsible for the
antioxidant property. 33196
2)
Clinical research by western scientists have shown
that
Polygonum
Multiflorum
increases high-density lipoprotein
(HDL) cholesterol, reduce total cholesterol, free
cholesterol, triglycerides, retard atherosclerosis,
protect the heart, strengthen the membranes of
erythrocytes (red blood cells) and has
powerful natural antioxidant and free radical scavenger
and these have powerful anti-aging functions in humans.
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3. Folium Perilla Frutescens
Applications:
Function of the herb:
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Used as anti-asthmatic herb
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Used as a bronchial asthma herb
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Expectorant for chronic bronchitis
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It
inhibits allergic inflammation
Chronic systemic inflammation
can inflict degenerative effects throughout the body. A
primary cause of this destructive cascade is the
production of cell-signaling chemicals known as
inflammatory cytokines. Along with these dangerous
cytokines, imbalances of hormone-like messengers called
prostaglandins also contribute to chronic inflammatory
processes. The body needs fatty acids to survive and is
able to make all but two of them: linoleic acid, in the
omega-6 family and linolenic acid, in the omega-3
family. These two fatty acids must be supplied by the
diet and are therefore considered essential fatty acids
(EFAs). Perilla is rich in linolenic/alpha-linolenic
acid (ALA).
Since alpha-linolenic acid or ALA cannot be manufactured
by the body it must be obtained from food. ALA, as well
as the fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and
docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), belongs to a group of fatty
acids called omega-3 fatty acids. EPA and DHA are found
primarily in fish while ALA is highly concentrated in
plants like perilla. Once ingested, the body converts
ALA to EPA and DHA, the two types of omega-3 fatty acids
more readily used by the body. If we can consume
sufficient ALA then intake of EPA and DHA is optional.
Omega-3 fatty acids help reduce inflammation and most
omega-6 fatty acids tend to promote inflammation.
Omega-3 fatty acids have been shown to reduce
inflammation and help prevent certain chronic diseases
such as lung disease like asthma and arthritis. These
essential fatty acids are highly concentrated in the
brain and appear to be particularly important for
cognitive
1)
Clinical research by western scientists have shown
that
Perilla frutescens has
potentially promising agents for the treatment of
allergic diseases.
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2)
Clinical research by western scientists have shown
that
Perilla frutescens improves
lung functions.
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3)
Clinical research by western scientists have shown
that
Perilla frutescens improves
lung functions and is useful
for the treatment of asthma.
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4)
Clinical research by western scientists have shown
that
Perilla frutescens is an
effective intervention for allergic asthma.
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4. Semen Sinapis Alba
Applications:
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Treats dyspnea (difficult
in breathing)
and coughing due to cold-phlegm, hypochondriac fluid
retention, etc.
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Treats
profuse phlegm
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Treats stuffy feeling in the chest for cold abscess
and liquid accumulation in the thoracic cavity
Function of the herb:
1)
Clinical research by western scientists have shown
that
Sinapis alba is effective
for strengthening the lungs.
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2)
Clinical research by western scientists have shown
that
napins
(the major allergenic proteins of
Sinapis
alba)
is useful for building up the body.
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5. Poria Cocos Wolf
Application:
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As diuretics, in urinary difficulty, diarrhea, water
retention
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Used for palpitations,
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Used for insomnia or forgetfulness, poor appetite.
Function of the
herb:
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It has regulatory effect on human immune cells.
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It has anti-inflammatory and anti-tumor function
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It has antinephritic (improve kidney function) effect
1)
Clinical research by western scientists have shown
that
Poria
cocos has anti-inflammatory functions.
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2)
Research by western scientists have shown that
Poria cocos
is effective in treating edema and chronic and acute
inflammation.
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3)
Clinical research by western scientists have shown
that Poria Cocos Wolf has
anti-tumor and
immune-enhancing
activity.
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4)
Research by western scientists have shown that
Poria cocos has strong anti-tumor
effect.
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5)
Clinical research by western scientists have shown that
triterpene
carboxylic acids isolated from the methanol extract of Hoelen,
Poria cocos was found to inhibit edema.
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6)
Clinical research by western scientists have shown that
Poria Cocos have anti-inflammatory functions, high
scavenging activity and protects liver and red blood
cells from
lipid
peroxidation.
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7)
Clinical research by western scientists have shown
that
Poria
cocos has anti-inflammatory functions
and
protects red blood cells from AAPH-induced
hemolysis
(affected by microorganisms). | 
