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1. Radix
Achyranthes Bidentatae
Function of the
herb:
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Nourish liver, kidney and strengthen sinew and bones
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Treats aching backs and knees
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Treats asthenia (loss of strength/debility) of lower
limbs
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Regulates and activates blood
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Tones up liver and kidneys
Clinical research by western scientists have shown
that
oleanolic acid glycosides from
Achyranthes
bidentata
inhibits
osteoclast
formation (prevents bone lost).
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Clinical research by western scientists have shown
that
Achyranthes Bidentata exerts analgestic
and anti-inflammatory action.
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2. Semen Prunus
Persica
Function of the
herb:
Research shown that this herbal seed is rich in potassium that intervenes
directly, together with the calcium content, in the
process of bone formation.
Chemical Constituents:
Oil contains oleic acid, palmitic acid, benzaldehyde.
The leaves contain cyanogenic glycosides. The seed
contains amygdalin, emulsin, linoleic acid,
oleic acid, glyceric acid. The essential fatty acids (EFA),
omega 3 and conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) play
an essential role in metabolism (chemical changes
which take place in our bodies to utilize food and
eliminate waste materials).
3. Radix Panax
Nototginseng
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 (fat) 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 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 has anti-inflammatory effects
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It strengthens the immune system
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.
Clinical research by western scientists have shown
that Panax Notoginseng has anti-inflammatory,
analgesic (reduces pain) and
immunomodulatory action.
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Clinical research by western scientists has shown
that
Panax Notoginseng
increasing the resistance of
mice to anoxia (a region of the body where there is
complete deprivation of oxygen supply) and contract
bleeding and coagulation time.
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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.
(Phytoestrogen helps to
strengthen and restored the bones).
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Clinical research by western scientists have shown
that Panax Notoginseng has anti-inflammatory effect.
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Clinical research by western scientists have shown
that the protection against hypoxic (shortage of oxygen) damage of Panax
Notoginseng was related to improving energy metabolism,
preserving the structural integrity of neurons (restore
and prevent
nerves damage).
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4. Cortex
Eucommia Ulmoides
Function of the
herb:
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Used to replenish liver and kidney
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Strengthen bones and muscles
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Treats aching back and knees
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Tone up liver and kidneys
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Strengthen tendon, blood vessels and bones
Historically, it has been commonly used for
alleviating lower body pain and for weakness of the
sinews and bones. This is a condition that arises with
deficiency of the liver and kidney. "Aucubin and the
other iridoids of eucommia are likely responsible for
the anti-inflammatory effect, which is attained by
inhibiting the arachidonic acid pathway" (Recio MC,
Structural considerations on the iridoids as
anti-inflammatory agents, Planta Medica 1994;
60(3): 232-234 and Yue H, et al., Development of
healthy beverage from Eucommia ulmoides foliage,
Chinese Medicinal Herbs 1999; 22(8): 385-387).This may
partly explain its use in treatment of arthritis.
Eucommia was mentioned in the Shennong Bencao Jing
"Eucommia is acrid and balanced. It mainly
treats pain in the lower back and knees, supplements
the center, boosts the essence qi, fortifies the
sinews and bones, strengthens the will, and eliminates
genital damp itch and dribbling urine after voiding.
Protracted taking may make the body light and slow
aging".
5. Fructus
Psoralea Corylifolia
Function of the
herb:
The Chinese name for this herb is "bu gu zhi" meaning
"tonify bone resin". Research has shown that it helps
to stimulate bone formation.
Because Psoralea promotes bone calcification it is
useful in treating osteoporosis and osteoarthritis
Clinical research by western scientists have shown
that
Psoralea
corylifolia L. extract,
its ethyl acetate fraction
and corylin stimulate bone formation.
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Clinical research by western scientists have shown
that
bakuchiol, a major component of Corylifoliae
Fructus (Psoralea corylifolia L.), is an antioxidant.
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Bakuchiol Methoxy bakuchiol
Clinical research by western scientists have shown
that
Fructus Psoraleae [Psoralea
corylifolia] has both in vitro and ex vivo antioxidant
activity and immunomodulatory activities.
329-335.
6. Herba
Lycopus Lucidus
Function of the
herb:
Clinical research by western scientists have shown
that
Lycopus lucidus L promotes
blood circulation and removes blood stasis.
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7. Radix Notopterygium Incisum
Function of the
herb:
Clinical research by western scientists have shown
that
notopterol,the analgesic component of Notopterygium
incisum, has anti-inflammatory activity by its
inhibitory effect in the vascular permeability test.
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