Robert S. McCaleb, Evelyn Leigh, and Krista Morien
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 Biochemical, pharmaceutical, and medicinal perspective of ginseng. In: Lawson LD, Bauer R, eds. Phytomedicines of Europe. Washington, DC: American Chemical Society, 1998;222-240. |
the Editors of PREVENTION
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 Of all the very old civilizations that developed herbal medicine, those in China and India mean the most to us today, for the simple reason that we still use herbal remedies from their extremely sophisticated medical systems. ginseng is a shining example.
Later, in classical times, when Greeks and Romans were laying the foundation for Western medicine, medicinal plants remained key. Hippocrates listed some 400 of them, many of which, such as garlic, hawthorn, and thyme, are still important today. Galen, often hailed as the father of modern medicine, connected plant healing process. |
Robert S. McCaleb, Evelyn Leigh, and Krista Morien
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| Participants took multivitamin/multimineral capsules with 40 mg concentrated and standardized ginseng or placebo twice a day. On the 1st, 21st, and 42nd days of the study, subjects recorded changes on a questionnaire, describing their symptoms from a list of 20 common complaints related to fatigue (for example, "difficulty in getting up in the morning," "feeling exhausted," and "lack of motivation").
By the end of the trial, there was a statistically significant improvement in the total "fatigue score" in the test group compared with the placebo group, with 5. |
Dr. Gary Null
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 Research has shown that ginseng can stop free radical damage associated with aging. It helps people focus better when under stress, and increases overall energy levels.
Gota kola. Elephants, who browse on gota kola, are known to have excellent memories and to be long-lived. Gota kola is useful for increasing vitality and endurance, and may lower blood pressure.
Hawthorn berries support circulation and cardiac function.
Milk thistle protects liver function. The liver releases toxins from the body, promoting health and youthfulness. |
Earl Mindell and Hester Mundis
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 Because of its normalizing effect on the body's metabolism, ginseng (see section 132) drunk as a tea or tonic can help reduce anxiety and heighten sexual stimulation.
155. Aging Accelerators
Everyone knows that eating the wrong foods in the wrong quantities can increase weight rapidly. But everyone doesn't know that it can also accelerate aging.
?Coffee, tea, cocoa, colas, and other caffeinated beverages are liquid youth-liquidators that dehydrate your skin and can cause premature wrinkling.
?Diet sodas with aspartame may diminish brain function. |
Dr. Gary Null
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| A Case-Control Study of ginseng Intake and Cancer," International Journal of Epidemiology 19, no. 4 (1990): 871-76.
Administration of lentinan to advanced breast cancer patients resulted in lengthened survival times.
A. Kosada et al., "Effect of Lentinan Administration on Adrenalectomized Rats and Patients with Breast Cancer," Gan to Kagaku Ryoho 9, no. 8 (1982): 1474-81.
Coumarin was shown to inhibit tumor growth.
E. von Angerer et al., "Antitumor Activity of Coumarin in Prostate and Mammary Cancer Models," Journal of Cancer Research and Clinical Oncology ~\20, suppl. (1994): S14-S16. |
Gary Null, Ph.D.
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 Eye Symptoms Due to ginseng Poisoning," Yen Ko Hsueh Pao, 5(3-
4), December 1989, p. 96-97.
¦ GREEN TEA
This article reports on 3 cases of workers in green tea factories who developed asthmatic and nasal symptoms following exposure to green tea dust. Further tests demonstrated that all 3 workers exhibited an immediate skin and bronchial response to EGCg, a component of the green tea leaves.
—T. Shirai, et al., "Epigallocatechin Gallate. The Major Causative Agent of Green Tea-induced Asthma," Chest, 106(6), December 1994, p. 1801-1805. |
| Memory Effects of Standardized Extracts of Panax ginseng (G115), Ginkgo Biloba (GK 501) and their Combination Gincosan (PHL-00701)," Planta Med, 59(2), April 1993, p. 106-114.
The authors of this extensive review article on the clinical psychopharmacology of Gingko biloba extract concluded that the extract appears to be effective in treating vascular disorders, dementia, and cognitive disorders secondary to depression. The authors also suggest that there are no risk associated with taking the drug in doses well above its recommended levels.
—D.M. |
| ANTIPSYCHOTIC: Evening-Primrose; Sunflower; Ben Nut; Asparagus Pea; Yellow Gentian; Asparagus; Cretan Culantro; Bonavist Bean; Berro; White Mustard; Buffalo Gourd; Chinese Ginseng; Chickpea; Sesame; Blackbean; Spinach; Pumpkin; Fenugreek.
ANTIRADICULAR: Red Mangrove; Arbutus; Pomengranate; Canaigre; Babul; Gum Ghatti; Guava; Nance; Emblic; Pomengranate; Smooth Sumac; Simaruba Bark; Chinaberry; Betel Nut; Eastern Hemlock; Japanese Knotweed; Pansy; California Peppertree; Japanese Pagoda Tree. |
| ANALGESIC: Camu-camu; Sunflower; Opium Poppy; Camphor; Clove; Acerola; White Willow; Broadbean; Coffee; Celery; Chinese Goldthread; Generic Goldthread; Licorice; Huang-Lia; Goldenseal; Chinese Ginseng; Frangipani; Cipo-Ira; Celery; Sunflower.
ANESTHETIC: Parsnip; Sunflower; American Styrax; Camphor; Clove; Oriental Storax; Lemon; Chinese Goldthread; Generic; Goldthread; Licorice; Lemon; Huang-Lia; Goldenseal; Bloodroot; Cardamom; Ajwan; Loomis' Mountain Mint; Lanceleaf Periwinkle; Nude Mountain Mint; Horsemint. |
| Panax ginseng as a Potential Immunomodulator: Studies in Mice,"
Immunopharmacol Immunotoxicol, 12(2), 1990, p. 257-276.
Results of this study showed that the administration of 10 mg/kg of ginsenoside Rgl over three straight days prior to sheep red cell exposure in mice produced an increase in the number of spleen plaque-forming cells, the titers of sera hemagglutinins and the number of antigen-reactive T-cells. Results also showed that ginsenoside Rg 1 increased the number of T-helper cells relative to the total T-cell number and the splenocyte natural killer activity. |
Dr. Gary Null
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| The ones listed here concentrate on building and strengthening the immune system:
Echinacea
Pau d'arco
Cat's claw
Siberian ginseng Astragalus
In addition, Perlstein reports excellent results with lomatium complex: "It is one of the best things I have found for overcoming chronic fatigue syndrome. If you were to use one herbal complex, that would be it."
EXERCISE. The little strength a person has can be improved through gentle exercise. Perlstein says, "Being outdoors is best. Try walking, even in cold weather. If you bundle up, you can do it. Getting fresh air is very, very important. |
Janet Zand, LAc, OMD, Allan N. Spreed, MD, CNC, James B. LaValle, RPh, ND
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 Siberian ginseng increases energy and helps the body adapt to stress. Choose a standardized extract containing 0.5 percent eleutheroside E and take 100 milligrams once in the morning and again before lunch.
HOMEOPATHY
¦ Nux vomica is very effective in minimizing nausea. Take one dose of Nux vomica 30x or 15c, as directed on the product label, three times daily for up to three days, as needed.
BACH FLOWERS
¦ Hornbeam is helpful for fatigue. Take it as needed, following the directions on the product label. |
Michael T. Murray, N.D.
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 Other herbs that may be of benefit include Ginkgo biloba, Panax ginseng, Pygeum africanum, and saw palmetto.
Insomnia
In the course of a year, more than half of the U.S. population will have difficulty falling asleep. About 33 percent of the population experiences insomnia on a regular basis. Many use over-the-counter sedative medications to combat insomnia, while others seek stronger drugs. Each year up to 10 million people in the United States receive prescriptions for drugs to help them go to sleep. |
Gary Null, Ph.D.
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| General
Results of this study showed that administration of 250 mg/kg ip per day of Astragalus polysaccharide and 50 mg/kg sc of ginsenosides of ginseng stems and leaves from 0-3 days posttrauma significantly elevated the lymphocytes membrane fluidity of plasmalemma, mitochondria and microsome from spleen, thymus and mesenteric lymph nodes in traumatized mice. Results also showed the treatment reduced lipid peroxide levels, and increased superoxide dismutase activities in serum and lymphocytes from such animals.
—H. Liang, et al. |
Gary Null, Ph.D.
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 Other beneficial supplements include freeze-dried adrenal gland extract, Siberian ginseng root, vitamin C, and zinc. Royal jelly also provides excellent nourishment for the adrenals.
•Pancreatic Support...Digestive aids that support the pancreas might be indicated when there is impaired digestion.
•Get Emotional Support...Knowing what to eat and what not to eat is one thing; using this knowledge is another. Naturopaths often offer their patients support as they alter lifelong habits and struggle with issues at the core of their resistance to change. |
Michael T. Murray, N.D.
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| It wasn't until the middle of the twentieth century that Siberian ginseng was "discovered," when Russian scientists began investigating substances that produce a "state of nonspecific resistance" on the body. Substances with this effect were termed adapto-gens. As defined by Brekhman in 1958, an adaptogen is a substance that (1) must be innocuous and cause minimal disorders in the physiological functions of an organism, (2) must have a nonspecific action (i.e. |
Barrie R Cassileth, Ph.D.
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 Relaxation techniques (ginkgo and ginseng are unproven). indigestion Peppermint or chamomile tea. menopause problems Black cohosh extracts, vitamin E. menstrual cramps Warm baths, feverfew, extract of the herb black cohosh, raspberry leaf tea, yoga positions. motion sickness/nausea Ginger (tea, capsules, candy), press acupoint at center of inside wrist, an inch above wrist crease. muscle aches Volatile mustard oil, winter-green oil, capsicum cream, massage, hydrotherapy. |
Michael T. Murray, N.D.
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| The use of standardized ginseng preparations is recommended to ensure sufficient ginsenoside content, consistent therapeutic results, and reduced risk of toxicity. Products should be standardized by their ginsenoside content. The typical dose (taken one to three times daily) for general tonic effects should contain a saponin content of at least 10 milligrams of ginsenoside Rgl, with a ratio of Rgl to Rbl of 1:2. |
The Garlic CureJames F. Scheer, Lynn Allison and Charlie Fox
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| It is critically important to know the inequalities to derive full values - especially, inasmuch as research by Hartman and New Hope shows that of 91 herbal supplements on the market, garlic was found to be used more than twice as much as its nearest competitor: ginseng.
Let's take a quick look at the various forms of garlic products - essential oil, dehydrated powder, oil macerate and extract, based on a paper published by the American Society for Nutritional Sciences. 7
Essential Oil
Garlic essential oil is prepared in the following way. |
Arthur C. Upton, M.D.
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| For example, buckthorn bark and senna leaves are recommended as laxatives, yet they are so powerful they can cause life-threatening diarrhea (particularly in the very young and old); pennyroyal oil, taken to induce menstruation, has been linked to liver failure and gastrointestinal and vaginal bleeding as well as seizures; excessive amounts of ginseng, the widely available panacea recommended for everything from lethargy to respiratory problems, can cause diarrhea, nervousness, and insomnia.
There are also several not-so-obvious problems with herbal remedies. |
the Editors of PREVENTION
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| Known as a feel-good herb to boost vitality, ginseng's ability to regulate blood sugar suggests that it may be useful in helping people lose weight, says Robert Rountree, M.D., a holistic physician at the Helios Health Center in Boulder, Colorado.
"Experts in the field of bariatrics (obesity) feel that continual high levels of the hormone insulin lead to obesity," he explains. When you eat a starchy meal or drink a sugary beverage (which are carbohydrates), your blood sugar rises, and your pancreas reacts by releasing insulin to bring it back down. |
Robert S. McCaleb, Evelyn Leigh, and Krista Morien
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| For example, astragalus is often mixed with ginseng for cases of debility and fatigue.
International Status
Astragalus is not officially approved for use in any European nation. However, it is an official medicine in China, Japan, Thailand, Malaysia, and other Asian nations.
Botany
Native to northern China and Mongolia, Astragalus membranaceus can also be found growing wild in Taiwan, Japan, and Korea. A member of the pea family (Fabaceae), astragalus has compound leaves that grow 6 inches long, yellow flowers, and 1-inch seed pods that resemble miniature soybeans. |
Simon Mills and Kerry Bone
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 Panax ginseng 1:2 15 ml
Astragalus membranaceus 1:2 30 ml
Crataegus spp fol. 1:2 20 ml
Ginkgo biloba (standardized) 20 ml
Picrorrhiza kurroa 1:2 15 ml
Glycyrrhiza glabra 1:1 20 ml
Scutellaria baicalensis 1:2 30 ml
Total 150 ml
Dose 8 ml tds
In addition, Echinacea angustifolia 1:2 5 ml once a day was prescribed from time to time. Also an 'acute formula' similar to the one for 'Kylie' was taken during colds and influenza instead of the basic formula. The Crataegus was for the headaches and circulation and the Baical skullcap for the sinusitis. |
Janet Zand, LAc, OMD, Allan N. Spreed, MD, CNC, James B. LaValle, RPh, ND
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| Siberian ginseng helps the body adapt to stress and has a wide variety of uses. Among other things, it brings down cholesterol levels and is considered preventive medicine for heart disease. Choose a standardized extract containing 0.5 percent eleutheroside E and take 100 to 200 milligrams twice daily, the first dose before breakfast and the second before lunch, for four to six weeks. |
William Duffy
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 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. |
Janet Zand, LAc, OMD, Allan N. Spreed, MD, CNC, James B. LaValle, RPh, ND
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| If you are sensitive to the effects of caffeine and other stimulants, you may want to consult with a qualified herbalist before using ginseng.
HOMEOPATHY
Homeopathic treatment for meningitis is aimed at supporting recovery from the illness once the acute phase of the infection has passed. It should not be considered a subsititute for appropriate antibiotic therapy. Choose a symptom-specific remedy and take one dose, as directed on the product label, four times a day for up to two days.
¦ Belladonna 30x or 9c is helpful if you have a fever, dilated pupils, and, perhaps, delirious behavior. |
| If you are sensitive to the effects of caffeine and other stimulants, you may want to consult with a qualified health-care professional before using ginseng.
¦ Kava kava is a calming herb that helps alleviate mental anxiety. Choose a standardized extract containing 30 percent kavalactones and take 200 milligrams twice a day, in morning and evening.
Note: In excess amounts, this herb can cause drowsiness. Do not exceed the recommended dose. |
| If you are sensitive to the effects of caffeine and other stimulants, you may want to consult with a qualified herbalist before using ginseng.
¦ Contact sports, heavy lifting, and abdominal exercises must be avoided for as long as your doctor recommends, probably for six to eight weeks after surgery.
Arrhythmia
See under CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE.
Arteriosclerosis
See under CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE.
Arthritis
Arthritis is the name given to inflammatory diseases that affect the joints. It is not a single disease, but many. |
| If you are sensitive to the effects of caffeine and other stimulants, you may want to consult with a qualified herbalist before using ginseng.
¦ Dandelion, nettle, and yellow dock are botanical sources of bioavailable iron. Dandelion also helps regulate liver function. Take 500 milligrams of dandelion extract or one cup of dandelion-root tea three times a day for six weeks; 500 milligrams of nettle twice daily; and/or 250 to 500 milligrams of yellow dock twice daily for six weeks.
¦ Dong quai is a Chinese herb traditionally used against anemia. It is a premier blood tonic. |
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