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1.
Radix Angelica Sinensis
(Ought-To-Return, Danggui)
Applications:
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It is commonly called "female ginseng".
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It is used to tonify the blood and regulates the
menses:
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It is also used for ladies
with menstrual problems such as irregular menstruation,
amenorrhea, and dysmenorrhea, etc.
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It is a blood
invigorating and harmonizing herb.
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It is an important
herb used to stop
pain from congealed blood.
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It moistens the
intestines
and moves stool.
Function of the herb:
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Invigorate blood circulation
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Promote the flow of vital energy for treatment of
abnormal menstruation
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Regulate menstruation due to hormonal imbalance
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Treat headaches and heart disease due to blood
stagnation
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Clinical studies by western scientists have
shown that
Radix Angelicae Sinensis can be used to treat
abdominal pain.
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2)
Clinical studies by western scientists have
shown that
Radix Angelicae Sinensis has hematopoietic
effect (formation
of blood cellular components)
on person suffering from anemia cause by chronic renal
failure. Therefore
Radix Angelicae Sinensis can
improve kidney functions.
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2. Radix
Paeonia Lactiflora
Function of the herb:
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Nourish blood
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Regulate menstrual flow
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For menstrual cramp
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Help ladies' reproductive system
Bai shao or white peony was considered useful for
hypertension, chest pain, muscle cramping and spasms,
and fever. It was an important remedy for female
reproductive conditions ranging from dysmenorrhea
(painful menstruation) to irregular menses. Peony contains a unique glycoside
called paeoniflorin. Proanthocyanidins, flavonoids,
tannins, polysaccharides, and paeoniflorin are all
considered to contribute to the medicinal activity of
various forms of peony. Paeoniflorin's major effect
seems to be to calm nerves and alleviate spasm. One
study has confirmed the efficacy of formula with peony
and licorice for relieving muscle cramps due to
cirrhosis of the liver, diabetes, and dialysis, approved
for treatment of muscle cramps. Another formulation
combines peony root with dong quai and four other herbs
and has been found to effectively reduce symptoms of
cramping and pain associated with dysmenorrhea (painful
menses).
Clinical research by western scientists
confirmed the validity of the historical use of the
drug,
Paeonia
Lactiflora
for improving liver functions by preventing liver damage
and micro-circulation disorders.
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3.
Radix Atractylodes Lancea
Function of the herb:
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Expel wind
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Relieve pain
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Sharpen vision
4. Diospycos Kaki L
Applications:
Function of the herb:
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For treatment of
constipation and haemorrhoids
- For the treatment of bronchial complaints
- For the treatment of hypertension
- It is used to treat hiccups
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It has anthelmintic, antihaemorrhagic, antivinous,
expectorant, febrifuge and restorative properties
5.
Radix Glycyrrhiza Glabra
Function of the herb:
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Cleanse and protect the liver
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Promotes production of red blood cells
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Invigorates the function of the heart and spleen
for the treatment of symptoms due to deficiency of
vital energy of these viscera.
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Improves the vital energy
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Improves the immune system
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Improves hormonal balances
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Prevents osteoporosis and improves bone mass
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Prevent
atherosclerosis
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Improves cell functions of liver, lungs and heart
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Promote immunology
1)
Clinical studies by western scientists have
shown that
two natural compounds derived
from licorice root: glabridin, the major isoflavan, and
glabrene, an isoflavene, both demonstrated estrogen-like
activities and be used as a new agent for modulation of
vascular injury and atherogenesis for the prevention of
cardiovascular diseases in post-menopausal women.
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2)
Clinical studies by western scientists have
shown that
licorice root extract may be helpful for treating
symptoms associated with premenstrual syndrome (PMS).
Studies have shown that the extract has estrogenic
activity and may help to regulate the
estrogen-progesterone ratio. 39: 177-80.
3)
Clinical studies by western scientists have
shown that
enhancement of osteoblast function caused by glabridin
(phytochemical of licorice root) can help prevent
osteoporosis and other inflammatory bone diseases.
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4)
Clinical research by western scientists have shown that
glabrene, an
isoflavene exerted varying degrees of ER
(estrogen receptor)
agonism in different tissues.
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5)
Clinical research by western scientists have shown that
phytoestrogens (from plant
source) are among the dietary factors affording
protection against cancer and heart disease.
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6)
Clinical research by western scientists have shown that
Glabridin (an isoflavan isolated from
Glycyrrhiza glabra) being the most abundant
and potent antioxidant and, as LDL oxidation is a key
event in the formation of the early atherosclerotic
lesion, the use of these natural antioxidants may be
proven beneficial to attenuate atherosclerosis.
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7)
Clinical research by western scientists have shown that
the
in vivo and in vitro reduction of the susceptibility of LDL to oxidation obtained with glabridin, may be
related to the absorption or binding of glabridin to the
LDL particle and subsequent protection of LDL from
oxidation by inhibiting the formation of lipid peroxides
and oxysterols, and by protecting LDL associated
carotenoids (glabridin benefits the heart).
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8)
Clinical research by western scientists have shown that
the antioxidant effect of glabridin on LDL oxidation
appears to reside mainly in the 2' hydroxyl.
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9)
Clinical research by western scientists have shown that
glabridin and glabrene from licorice roots exerts
estrogenic activity
on human osteoblasts and prepubertal rat skeletal
tissues.
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10)
Clinical research by western scientists have shown
that
isoliquiritigenin
and glabrene from licorice roots exerts estrogenic
activity.
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11)
Clinical research by western scientists have shown
that glabridin is a
phytoestrogen, binding to the human
estrogen receptor and stimulating creatine kinase
activity
in rat uterus, epiphyseal cartilage, diaphyseal
bone, aorta, and left ventricle of the heart.
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12)
Clinical research by western scientists have shown
that have cardiovascular
effects.
Clinical research by western scientists have shown
that
several
compounds isolated from licorice roots (glabridin
is the most abundant and active), were shown effective
against LDL oxidation.35
Plasma LDL from 10 normal subjects was found to be more
resistant to oxidation following 2 weeks of
administration of 100 mg of licorice root per day.36
These effects could be important since oxidized LDL
cholesterol is associated with accelerated
atherosclerosis. Isoliquiritgenin isolated from licorice
inhibited platelet aggregation both in vitro and in
vivo.37
Abstract
from an article written by Wendell L. Combest, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Pharmacology, Department of
Pharmaceutical Sciences, Campbell University School of
Pharmacy, Buies Creek, NC
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Clinical studies by western scientists have
shown
that
glabridin and glabrene bound to
the human estrogen receptor, exhibited varying degrees
of estrogen receptor agonism in vitro and in vivo,
demonstrated estrogen-independent inhibitory activity on
the growth of breast cancer cells and inhibited
serotonin re-uptake which may be beneficial as
antidepressant agents.
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Snait Tamir, Mark Eizenberg, Dalia Somjen., Naftali
Stern, Rayah Shelach, Alvin Kaye, and Jacob Vaya.
Estrogenic and Antiproliferative Properties of Glabridin
from Licorice in Human Breast Cancer Cells. Cancer
Research. 2000, 60, 5704-5709.
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Snait Tamir, Mark Eizenberg, Dalia Somjen, Sarit Izrael
and Jacob Vaya. Estrogen Like-Activity of Glabrene and
other Constituents Isolated from Licorice Root. J
Steroid Biochem Mol Biol. 2001. 78:291-298.
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Snait Tamir, Sarit Izrael, Jacob Vaya. The Effect of
Oxidative Stress on ERa and ERb Expression. The Journal
of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (August -
2002), 81
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Jacob Vaya, Dalia Somjen and Snait Tamir., (2002)
Estrogen-Like Activity of Licorice Root Extract and its
Constituents. Submitted for publication in: Herbal
Medicines: editors; Lester Packer and Barry Halliwell,
Publisher- Marcel Dekker Inc.
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