| Herbal remedies: Sage, ginseng, squaw vine, black cohosh, red raspberry, licorice, gotu kola, ginseng, kelp, Vitex, burdock, chamomilla, Cimicifuga racemosa.
MIGRAINE
Allopathic control: Cafergot, other pain medicines.
Natural control: Check for food sensitivities. No caffeine; add choline, essential fatty acids, niacinamide, rutin, pangamic acid, calcium, B-complex, C, pantothenic acid. Herbs: Feverfew, Vinca major.
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS
Allopathic control: Low fat diet, wheelchair.
Natural control: Change to low-fat diet, no sugar, caffeine, tobacco, or alcohol. |
Richard P. Brown, M.D., and Patricia L. Gerbarg, M.D.
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 The addition of Rhodiola rosea and Panax ginseng produced even better results.
Dick has used Rhodiola rosea to treat two women whose lives were shattered in a split second by traumatic brain injury.
Cheryl, an attractive 40-year-old divorcee, was a successful graphic designer until the day she suffered a concussion in a mountain biking accident. After her injury, Cheryl's short-term memory was so impaired that she could no longer do her job. |
John Heinerman
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 Protects Against Stress-Induced Problems
Siberian ginseng has achieved renown throughout Soviet bloc countries as an effective antidote to stress-related illnesses. In a remarkable interview I had with a Soviet physician during a visit to the USSR, I learned some fantastic things about this herb.
Dr. Nikolai Gurovsky was then head of the Board of Space Medicine in the Soviet Public Health Ministry. He had personally prescribed Siberian ginseng for the two Salyut 6 cosmonauts who stayed in space 96 days the year before. |
Richard P. Brown, M.D., and Patricia L. Gerbarg, M.D.
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| Though extensive animal and human studies have shown that eleuthero has all the adaptogen effects of Panax ginseng, testing of some preparations failed to confirm the results.16 This may have occurred because of the use of less potent products or because of differences in test design. In any event, the replication of earlier studies with more modern techniques would provide valuable information.
Eleuthero is remarkably low in side effects. Rarely, it can cause headaches, insomnia, diarrhea, slight increases in blood pressure, and rapid or irregular heartbeat. |
National Women's Health Network
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 In Chinese medicine, Panax ginseng and Panax quin-quefolius are not interchangeable and are prescribed for different conditions. ginseng should not be combined with other stimulants and can interact with warfarin and the antidepressant phenelzine.32
The usual dose for long-term use is 0.4 to 0.8 grams of the root daily.
Kava {Piper methysticum)
Kava, a psychoactive member of the pepper family, is taken for anxiety and insomnia in both Europe and the
United States. It appears to be a safe herb for short-term relief. |
Ruth Winter
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 North American Indians used ginseng as a love potion. It has been found to normalize high or low blood sugar. It produces a resin, a sugar starch, glue, and volatile oil. ginseng is used as a flavoring additive in the United States and has a sweetish, licoricelike taste and is widely used in Asian medicines as an aromatic bitter. No known toxicity.
GLUCAMINE • An organic compound that is prepared from glucose (see). GLUCITOL • Sorbitol. Sorbol. |
| The Chinese esteem ginseng as an herb of many uses and have been using it in medicine for more than five thousand years. The Chinese and Koreans also used it in combination with chicken soup. The wordpanax in its botanical name comes from the Greek panakos, a panacea. Among its active ingredients are amino acids, essential oils, carbohydrates, peptides, vitamins, minerals, enzymes, and sterols. In Asia, it is esteemed for its abilities to preserve health, invigorate the system, and prolong life. It is taken in an herbal tea as a daily tonic. North American Indians used ginseng as a love potion. |
Richard P. Brown, M.D., and Patricia L. Gerbarg, M.D.
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| These include aloe vera, black cohosh, echinacea, garlic, ginger, ginkgo, ginseng, saw palmetto, St. John's wort, and valerian, among numerous others. Most of these herbs have achieved their prominence in the marketplace because they have been the subjects of the most clinical research.
The past 10 to 20 years have witnessed an explosion in the scientific study of herbal formulations. |
| Others have gone the natural route, experimenting with ginseng and other herbs to improve their mood or enhance their energy.
In fact, the number one reason most of our patients say they buy supplements is to boost flagging energy. Yet the majority of herbs and nutrients touted for their energy-enhancing properties actually offer little benefit or cause unpleasant side effects.
But Rhodiola rosea is different.
By now you may be wondering, How can one herb do so much? And if it really is so special, why haven't you gotten wind of it before now? |
| We've heard about Gingko biloba, kava kava, ginseng, St. John's wort, and numerous other popular herbs. Why the tidal wave of interest?
The number-one reason that people turn to alternative treatments like herbs is that conventional treatments have failed to make them well. What's more, the public is increasingly aware that an ounce of prevention is vastly preferable to the disruptive, costly, and often painful interventions that are necessary to fight disease once it gains a foothold. |
volker schulz and Rudolf Hansel
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 Dharmananda S (2002) The Nature of Ginseng: Traditional Use, Modern Research, and the Question of Dosage. HerbalGram 54:34-51.
Divi PU, Sharada AC, Solomon FE, Kamath MS (1992) In vivo growth inhibitory effect of Withania somnifera (ashwagandha) on a transplantable mouse tumor, Sarcoma 180. Ind J Exp Biol 30: 169-172.
Diwan PV, Karwande I, Singh AK (1991) Anti-anxiety profile of manduk parni (Centella asiatica) in animals. Fitoterapia 62: 253-257.
Dold U, Edler L, Maurer HC, Miiller-Wening D, Sakellariou B. |
Gary Null
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| Research shows that ginseng is an antioxidant that slows the free radical damage of aging. It promotes better focus under stress, and boosts energy levels.
Gotu Kola. Gotu kola, another herb associated with longevity, increases vitality and stamina, and reinforces memory. Elephants graze on gotu kola and live to be seventy in the wild, where they usually die of starvation, not illness. This herb may lower blood pressure.
Green Tea. Chinese green tea, in particular, has well-documented cancer-fighting properties in animals and humans. |
Brenda Davis and Tom Barnard
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 Certainly, there has been intriguing research suggesting herbs such as ginseng and gingko can be helpful in reducing blood sugar levels. The wisdom of both the ancient Indian and Chinese medical systems would suggest that this might be the case. Western medical science has shown that these "tonic herbs" may enhance glucose utilization and are "adaptogenic," providing protection from common age- and stress-related damage that occurs as a natural part of metabolic function, such as oxidation. |
Earl L. Mindell, R.Ph., Ph.D.
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 Ginseng
Studies have shown that 100 mg a day of ginseng extract significantly cuts your chances of catching a cold or flu bug.
Vitamin C
Take at least 2,000 mg a day of vitamin C. The esterfied C type works best for a sensitive stomach. Along with its antioxidant activity, the vitamin C will lower your histamine level, giving you relief from sinus congestion, watery eyes, sniffling and sneezing.
YOUR NATURAL REMEDY TRAVEL KIT
You can keep preventive medicine in your desk drawers at work so that if you feel a cold or flu coming on you don't have to wait until you get home to treat it. |
Stephen T., M.D. Sinatra
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 Like echinacea extract, ginseng should not be taken on a continuous basis but rather on an on-off basis, such as two weeks on and two weeks off. ginseng preparations can be purchased in most health food stores.
Wild Yam Extract
Another agent with the potential to enhance libido and psychological well-being is wild yam extract (Dioscorea villosa). Wild yam extract is a precursor of DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone), the "mother" steroid of the body. The use of DHEA has been gaining increasing popularity recently. |
Earl L. Mindell, R.Ph., Ph.D.
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| Panax ginseng and Ashwagandha
Ginseng is used to remedy all sorts of ailments in Chinese medicine. Try 150 milligrams of standardized extract three times a day to relieve anxiety. Ashwagandha is an Ayurvedic herbal medicine; try 500 milligrams three times a day.
Calcium and Magnesium
Sometimes insomnia or anxiety can be caused by "universal" muscle tension, where it feels as if every muscle in your body is tense. People with this type of tension tend to get muscle cramps at night. |
| Its balancing effect increases energy and stamina. ginseng and ginkgo together is a good herbal tonic for men to use regularly, as they both have a balancing and tonifying effect throughout the body.
Ashwagandha
This is an herb originally used in Ayurvedic medicine in India. Like ginseng, it is a tonic herb and was traditionally used to improve libido and sexual performance.
Arginine
The amino acid arginine is involved in the production of the neurotransmitter and artery-relaxing substance nitric oxide. If you remember, Viagra has its effect through relaxing the arteries in the penis. |
C. P. Khare
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 It exhibited a potent antistress property attributed to Eleutherococcus and Panax ginseng. (CCRAS.)
Ocimum sanctum plant's dried powder enhanced the physical endurance and survival time of swimming mice, prevented stress-induced gastric ulcers in rats and protected mice and rats against hepatotoxicity induced by carbon tetrachloride. It also prevented milk-induced leucocy-tosis in mice. Thus the plant manifested a nonspecific type of protection against a variety of stress-induced biological changes (1995. |
Nicola Reavley
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 Astragalus membranaceus), goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis), licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra), ginseng (Panax ginseng and Eleutherococcus senticosus), garlic (Allium sativum) and cat's claw (PaudArco). Mushrooms such as shiitake, reishi and maitake also help to enhance immune system function. See page 384 for more information on these herbs and the precautions that may be necessary.
Poor digestion plays a role in many common diseases, either by directly contributing to symptoms or by exacerbating those due to other causes. |
Stephen T., M.D. Sinatra
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| Like echinacea extract, ginseng should not be taken on a continuous basis but rather on an on-off basis, such as two weeks on and two weeks off. ginseng preparations can be purchased in most health food stores.
Wild Yam Extract
Another agent with the potential to enhance libido and psychological well-being is wild yam extract (Dioscorea villosa). Wild yam extract is a precursor of DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone), the "mother" steroid of the body. The use of DHEA has been gaining increasing popularity recently. |
Brenda Davis and Tom Barnard
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| So all caution must be advised in combining a botanical like ginseng with traditional medications for glucose control.
Whatever you choose to investigate, be sure to inform your health care team about any changes or choices you are thinking of making when it comes to controlling your diabetes.
THE ORAL MEDICATIONS ral medications might be needed to stimulate beta cells in the pancreas to pour out more insulin, especially at times when blood glucose levels are high, such as after a meal. |
William Duffy
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 Even ginseng, but no man-refined sugar. (The rediscovery of ginseng in our time coincides with the rediscovery of China and acupuncture. Newsmagazines sometimes called it "a Red Chinese herb." Few remember that our grandparents learned about its magic properties from the Indians of the North American continent and used it—with squirrel brains—to treat gunshot wounds in the Old West.)
From the Garden of Eden through thousands of years, what we call sugar was unknown to man. He evolved and survived without it. |
C. P. Khare
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| The plant established its efficacy as a potent antistress plant and compares well with Panax ginseng. The time taken for drowning in control mice was c 310 minutes, whereas in treated group it was c 450 minutes. (CCRAS.)
Litsea glutinosa (Lour.) C. B. Robinson
Figure 1 Litsea glutinosa—flowering branch [WOI]
Litsea chinensis Lam. Litsea sebifera (Willd.) Pers. Tetranthera apetala Roxb.
Habitat
Throughout India, ascending up to 1350 m in the outer Himalayas.
Classical and common names
Ayurvedic: Medaasaka (not mentioned in Ayurvedic classics); Maidaa-lakdi. |
Mark Stengler, N.D.
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 Panax ginseng has a balancing effect on the stress hormones...." Tokorozawa, Saitama, Japan. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, National Defense Medical College. Effect of Korean red ginseng on psychological functions in patients with severe climacteric syndromes. Int J Gynaecol Obstet Dec. 1999; 169-74.
• ". .. Rgl has been shown to stimulate brain and central nervous system activity, allowing increased energy and improved intellectual performance." Shibata S, Tanaka O, Shoji J, et al, Chemistry and pharmacology of Panax. In: Wagner H, Hikino H, Farnsworth NR (eds. |
C. P. Khare
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| Wild carrot (Bird's Nest) is included in most of the ginseng teas, due to its diuretic, carminative and stimulating property.
Derangements of the liver are especially treated with carrots in one form or the other. Formerly, the seeds were considered as a specific in jaundice.
The seeds are used in folk medicine as a treatment for hangovers.
A poultice made of roots is used to mitigate the pain of cancerous ulcers.
Beta-carotene is recommended by beauticians as a useful supplement before sun-tanning. |
| Use in Western herbal
German Commission E recognized ginseng as a tonic for invigoration and fortification in times of fatigue and debility, and during convalescence.
Pandanaceae j
PANDANUS
Pandanus fascicularis Lam. See figure 1 and 2. Pandanus odoratissimus Linn. f. Habitat
Sea coast of Indian Peninsula on both sides and the Andaman Islands. (Synonyms: Pandanus tec-
Figure 1 Pandanus fascicularis [CCRAS]
Figure 2 Pandanus fascicularis [CCRAS] torius, Pandanus laevis, Pandanus variegatus, Pandanus latifolius, Pandanus amaryllifolius. |
| Active principles and pharmacology
Saponins are the primary active components of Panax species, termed ginsenosides or panaxo-sides; of the 13 or more ginsenosides in ginseng, those that have been best studied as isolated compounds include ginsenosides Rg 1 and Rb 1. Rg 1 has been shown to slightly stimulate CNS-activity, to counter fatigue, and slightly increase motor activity; while Rb 1 works as a CNS-depressant, is anticonvulsant, analgesic, tranquillizing, hypotensive, and antipsychotic. |
Rex Adams
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 His favorite herbs were ginseng and Fo-Ti-Tieng, taken in the form of teas.
Professor Li advocated a vegetarian diet. His philosophy was "Keep a quiet heart, sit like a tortoise, walk sprightly like a pigeon, and sleep like a dog." Of the herbs he used, ginseng is believed good for the heart, sex glands, stomach, nerves, and blood. Fo-Ti-Tieng's main value (among many valuable properties) seems to be against senility. A Hindu sage named Nanddo Narain, at 107, claimed that Fo-Ti-Tieng provides a missing ingredient in man's diet which prevents disease and decay. |
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