Ginseng

Email this page to a friend

Want news about Ginseng and more e-mailed to you? Click here for free email alerts

The famous French herbalist, Maurice Messegue, has often used it in place of ginseng to help couples retrieve their married bliss. He advises them to sprinkle Sassafras is a small- to medium-sized tree, varying in height from 10 to 50 feet. It has furrowed grayish to reddish brown bark that emits a pleasant spicy fragrance. An Appalachian Medical Standby Folks residing in the Appalachia Mountains still utilize the root bark of sassafras in the form of a tea for many different things. Boil 1 pint of water; add to it 2 tbsps.

The Natural Physician's Healing Therapies Mark Stengler, N.D. See book keywords and concepts

You'll find ginkgo, along with echinacea, ginseng, aloe, dandelion, and dozens of others. Though the popularity of these remedies has waxed and waned over the centuries, many of them have specific healing properties that are well known to doctors and practitioners who are accustomed to using natural medicines and who see the results of these remedies every day. Many of these remedies belong to a vast unwritten lexicon of healing that dates back several millennia and includes the secrets of Chinese and Ayuverdic medicines.

Cancer & Natural Medicine: A Textbook of Basic Science and Clinical Research John Boik See book keywords and concepts

Mareel and De Mets, 1989 Panax ginseng (ren shen) A ginsenoside isolated from panax increased the secretion of plasminogen activator from cultured human endothelial cells. This effect was observed with and without stimulation of the cells by thrombin. Ushio, 1992 Salvia miltiorrhiza (dan shen) Stimulated plasminogen activator to produce plasmin in vitro Reviewed by Chang and But, 1986:258-62. Typha angustifolia (pu huang) Stimulated endothelial cells to produce tPA in vitro Zhao etal.

Bartram's Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine: The Definitive Guide Thomas Bartram See book keywords and concepts

Tablets/capsules. ginseng, Goldenseal, Sarsaparilla, Wild Yam, Yellow Dock. Gentian. Powder. 500mg (two 00 capsules or one-third teaspoon) before meals thrice daily. Calumba. Powder. Prepare, same as for Gentian. Calumba root. Tincture, BHC. Vol 1,2-4ml thrice daily. Cider vinegar. 2 teaspoons in glass water: 2-3 times daily. ACID-ALKALINE BALANCE A healthy bloodstream depends upon maintenance of an acid-alkaline balance. Blood is always slightly alkaline. Only slight variations on either side are compatible with life.

Modern herbalism (phytotherapy) employs: Hawthorn berries, Prickly Ash bark (berries preferred for circulatory disorders), Lily of the Valley leaves, Bugleweed (Lycopus virginicus), Broom, Heart's Ease, Holy Thistle, Cactus (Night blooming cereus), Nutmeg, Saffron, Lemon Balm, Thuja, Figwort, ginseng. Lily of the Valley has a specific action in the heart muscle. One of the purest and positive stimulants known for increasing the pulse rate is Cayenne Pepper. A few grains sprinkled on a meal or added to a beverage coaxes the heart to increase its output.

Formula: Echinacea 1; Queen's Delight 1; ginseng 1; Ginger quarter. Dose: 30-60 drops in water, thrice daily, before meals. Infusion Gentian Co Cone BP (1949). Dose: 30-60 drops. Diet. Dandelion coffee, as desired. Molasses. Desiccated liver. Floradix. A pre-digested iron preparation. Readily assimilable by the body. Compounded by Dr Otto Greither (Salus Haus). Iron is fed onto yeast which breaks down the metal and absorbs its cells.

First-aid on the track. ginseng. Arnica. Diet. See DIET - HEART AND CIRCULATION. Supplements. Vitamin E (500-1000iu daily), Chromium, Magnesium, Potassium, Selenium. ATRIAL FIBRILLATION. Arrhythmia. Heart flutter. Disorderly uncoordinated contraction of atrial muscle wall, the ventricles responding irregularly. Causes: thyrotoxicosis, valvular or coronary disease. Present in mitral stenosis and myocarditis. Precursor of heart failure. Carrying a bucket of coal upstairs may be sufficient to precipitate an attack. Symptoms.

Alternatives:- Teas, tablets or other preparations: Hops, German Chamomile. ginseng, Passion flower, Skullcap, Devil's Claw, Vervain, Mistletoe, Ginkgo. Diet. Lacto-vegetarian. 2-3 bananas (for potassium) daily. Supplements. Daily. Vitamin B-complex, Vitamin B6 50mg. Calcium, Magnesium, Zinc. Aromatherapy. Inhalation of Lavender oil may act as a mood-lifter. Note. A scientific study revealed a link with the yeast syndrome as associated with candidiasis. AUTO IMMUNE DISEASE. An abnormal reaction of the body to groups of its own cells which the immune system attacks.

White cell stimulators: Liquorice, ginseng (Siberian) and Korean, Goldenseal, Echinacea. Vitamins. C. D. K. P. Minerals. Calcium, Iron, Selenium, Zinc. Note. Any new episode of bleeding (rectal, gastric, etc) in those 45 and over should be investigated in hospital. Alteration of bowel habit, with bleeding, in young people should lead to referral to a doctor. BLEPHARITIS. Chronic inflammation of margins of the eyes. Aetiology. May follow children's infections, measles, seborrhoea, skin disease. Allergic reactions to cosmetics, drugs and industrial poisons.

Beating Cancer with Nutrition Patrick Quillin, PhD,RD,CNS See book keywords and concepts

Of the many supplements that may be useful for cancer patients, 2 of them contain estrogen-like compounds: soy and ginseng, which merit a special discussion. There is some controversy in the scientific community regarding the use of estrogen-like compounds in the treatment of breast or ovarian cancer patients. First, it is critical to set the records straight regarding the importance of estrogen. Estrogen is an essential hormone produced by women throughout their menstruating years as part of fertility.

Proceedings of the 3rd Intl ginseng Symp, p.115,1980 33. Jie, YH, etal., Agents Actions, vol.15, p.386,1984; see also Gupta, S., etal., Clin.Res., vol.28, p.504A 1980 34. Singh, VK, et al., Planta Medica, vol.51, p.462,1984 35. Oura, H., etal., Chem.Pharm.Bull., vol.20, p.980,1972 36. Hikino, H„ et al., Planta Medica, vol.52, p.62,1985; see also Oh, JS, et al., Korean J.Pharmacol., vol.4, p.27,1968 37 . Yamamoto, M., etal., Am.J.Chin.Med., vol.11, p.84,1983 38 . Yun, TK et al., Cancer DetectPrev., vol.6, p.515,1983 39 . Yun, TK etal., IntJ.Epidemiol., vol.19, p.871,1990 40.

Numerous herbal extracts, including ginseng and ginkgo biloba, can enhance the aerobic capacity of the cell. Coenzyme Q-10 is a nutrient that is the rate-limiting step in aerobic metabolism, not unlike the bridge that ties up traffic going into the city during rush hour. Most people are low in their levels CoQ. Breathing is a lost art in our modern world. Ancient scholars and spiritual teachers taught us that breath is the essence of life.

Panax ginseng was able to enhance the uptake of mitomycin (an antibiotic and anti-cancer drug) into the cancer cells for increased tumor kill.52 =>In both human and animal studies, nutrients improve the host tolerance to cytotoxic medical therapies while allowing for unobstructed death of tumor cells. Nutrition therapy makes medical therapy more of a selective toxin on the tumor tissue. 3) Bolster immune functions When the doctor says: "We think we got it all.

Genesis 1:29 HERBAL MEDICINE AS SUPPLEMENTS: echinecea astragalus Cat's claw Pau D'arco" ginseng grape seed extract aloe vera red clover milk thistle. Essiac Hoxsey Floressence AS FOODS: soy green & orange dandelion greens citrus tomato green tea broccoli/cabbage beets sprouts flaxseed meal sesame seeds Maitake mushrm AS SEASONINGS: garlic onion hot peppers cinnamon ginger real licorice tumeric (curry) parsley sage chicory thyme basil Our ancestors used to practice botanical medicine all day everyday~in the kitchen.

Adaptogens are a small and elite group of herbal compounds, including garlic and ginseng, which coordinate and regulate a broad spectrum of biochemical processes, including prostaglandins, cell membranes, blood sugar levels, etc.. "Adaptogen" is the term coined in 1957 by the Russian pharmacologist I. Brekhman.

PDR for Nutritional Supplements Sheldon Saul Hendler and David Rorvik See book keywords and concepts

Nutritional Products Available: Natural Echinacea Tonic Concentrate Natural Echinacea Tonic With Green Tea Natural ginseng Tonic Natural Green Tea Tonic Natural Liquid Extracts Natural Valerian Tonic THE TORRANCE COMPANY 800 Lenox Avenue Portage, MI 49024 Direct Inquiries to: (800) 327-0722 FAX: (616) 327-0763 Nutritional Products Available: Ascorbic Acid Injection Magnesium Chloride Injection Vitamin B Complex 100 Injection TRADITIONAL MEDICINALS 4515 Ross Road Sebastopol, CA 95472 Direct Inquiries to: (707) 823-8911 www.traditionals.

Breaking the Antibiotic Habit: A Parent's Guide to Coughs, Colds, Ear Infections, and Sore Throats Paul A. Offit, M.D.m Bonnie Fass-Offit, M.D. and Louis M. Bell, M.D. See book keywords and concepts

Remedies include antihistamines, decongestants, cough suppressants, zinc, vitamin C, echinacea, garlic, selenium, vitamin A, ginseng, chamomile, vitamin E, chicken soup, and prayer. In this chapter we will discuss several of these remedies to determine which, if any, help to relieve the miseries caused by viral infections. Tom Sawyer, Huck Finn, and the Scientific Method In Mark Twain's The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Huck Finn is walking down the road with a dead cat flung over his shoulder. 106 Tom: "Say—what is dead cats good for?" Huck: "Good for? Cure warts with.

Prescription Alternatives, Third Edition: Hundreds of Safe, Natural Prescription-Free Remedies to Restore and Maintain Your Health Earl L. Mindell, R.Ph., Ph.D. See book keywords and concepts

If you need a boost in the afternoon, try a cup of ginseng tea. More than a couple of alcohol drinks a day can cause enough ongoing stress to all systems of the body to bring on depression. Then you have a couple more drinks to banish the depression and you're in a vicious cycle. Like most things, alcohol in small amounts can be beneficial and in large amounts detrimental. You may escape temporarily from your problems, but excess alcohol is more likely to keep you up at night than put you to sleep, and robs your body of many nutrients.

Cancer & Natural Medicine: A Textbook of Basic Science and Clinical Research John Boik See book keywords and concepts

Usuki, 1988 Panax ginseng (ren shen) Oral administration increased the plasma testosterone level in adult male rats. Fahimetal., 1982 Wu 7A Yan Zong (formula) The formula increased plasma testosterone in older rats, but not in younger ones. Wang and Zie, 1993 6.2 EICOSANOIDS Eicosanoids are autocrine and paracrine factors produced from the metabolism of arachidonic acid and other plasma membrane fatty acids. They are produced in nearly every cell in the body. Eicosanoids are very potent substances. As little as one billionth of a gram can have measurable biological effects.

Astragalus membranaceus (huang qi) and Panax ginseng (ren shen) Markedly enhanced the cytotoxic action of LAK cells. Zhao, 1993 Astragalus membranaceus (huang qi) and ShengMai San (formula) Markedly enhanced the cytotoxic action of LAK cells. Zhao, 1993 Atractylodes macrocephala (bai zhu) Stimulated phagocyte activity in mice. Increased leukocyte count in humans with leukocytosis. Reviewed by Chang and But, 1986:376 Bupleurum chinense (chai hu) Increased TNF cytotoxicity in mice. Haranaka et al., 1985a, 1985b (Table continues) TABLE 8.8.

The physiological effects of ginseng saponins include sedation, antifatigue action, stimulation of RNA and protein biosynthesis in the liver and kidneys, stimulation of carbohydrate and lipid metabolism, increase of adrenal cAMP, stimulation of macrophage phagocytosis, promotion of antibody and complement production, and restoration of sexual behavior in stressed animals. Saponins increased the NK cell activity of mouse spleen cells by 40% in vitro. IL-2 and interferon production were each increased approximately 100%. In healthy mice, NK activity was increased as much as 600%.

Note that some of these agents, such as Panax ginseng, Codonopsis pilosula, and the formula Zhu Ling Tang are listed in Table 8.8 as stimulating the immune system and TABLE 8.11. NATURAL AGENTS THAT INHIBIT THE IMMUNE SYSTEM | Aesculus hippocastanum (horse chestnut seeds) Triterpenoid saponins markedly increased plasma ACTH and corticosterone in animals. The saponins apparently act by stimulating the hypothalamus and/or pituitary, as this action was blocked by removal of the hypothalamus or pretreatment with dexamethasone.

The saponins from ginseng constitute about 2 to 3% of the plant. Some of these saponins are triterpenoid saponins (see Aesculus hippocastanum). Yeungetal., 1982; Hiai, 1985 Perilla frutescens (su zi) Markedly suppressed IgE production in mice. hnaokaetal., 1993 Platycodon grandiflorum (jie geng) Contains triterpenoid saponins (see Aesculus hippocastanum). Hiai, 1985 Polyporus umbellatus (zhu ling) Eliminated the cytotoxic activity of TNF in mice. Haranaka et al., 1985a, 1985b Poria cocos (fu ling) Eliminated the cytotoxic activity of TNF in mice.

Cancer Therapy: The Independent Consumer's Guide To Non-Toxic Treatment & Prevention Ralph W. Moss, Ph.D. See book keywords and concepts

Maternal use of ginseng and neonatal androgenization Detter; comment]. JAMA.1991;266:363. Scientists have discovered a remarkable substance that prevents many kinds of cancer in experimental animals. It is non-toxic, easy to take and inexpensive. It is green tea, one of the most popular drinks in Asia. Tea has long been considered "that Excellent and by All Physicians approved China drink" (1658). Doctors began the present study to understand why the Japanese have the highest smoking rate, but the lowest lung cancer rate in the developed world.

Prescription Alternatives, Third Edition: Hundreds of Safe, Natural Prescription-Free Remedies to Restore and Maintain Your Health Earl L. Mindell, R.Ph., Ph.D. See book keywords and concepts

For this use, ginseng is probably best taken as a liquid extract. One of the Ayurvedic herbs of choice in India for lowering blood sugar, now available in the U.S., is called gymenma sylvestre. There is also some evidence that gymenma sylvestre actually reverses damage to certain cells in the pancreas that can be destroyed by diabetes. You can find it at your health food store. Be sure to tell your healthcare provider that you are taking this herb because if you are taking diabetes drugs, they may need to be adjusted.

Cancer Therapy: The Independent Consumer's Guide To Non-Toxic Treatment & Prevention Ralph W. Moss, Ph.D. See book keywords and concepts

The report seemed confused, however, as to the actual nature of the ginseng consumed. There were other questions raised about its accuracy (8). However, until such questions are cleared up, it might be wise for pregnant or breast-feeding women to abstain from this otherwise safe herb. ©^References 1. Odashima S, et al. Induction of phenotypic reverse transformation by ginsenosides in cultured Morris hepatoma cells. Eur J Cancer.1979; 15:885-92. 2. Abe H, et al. Ultrastructural studies of Morris hepatoma cells reversely transformed by ginsenosides. Experientia.l979;35:1647-9. 3.

Juzen-taiho-to is composed of Astragalus, Cinnamon, Foxglove, Nettle, Peony root, Angelica, ginseng, Licorice, and other herbs. Fractions of this mixture are known to be able to stimulate cells to divide (1). It was tried in 23 cancer patients who had previously had their stomachs or colons removed. Surgeons at the Kanagawa Cancer Center Hospital in Japan saw a "remarkable elevation" in Natural Killer cell activity three to six months after drug administration (2).

Holistic Medical Clinic offers advanced cancer patients hyperthermia induced by immune boosters, ginseng, vitamins, an herbal medicine called Sun Advance® and plasma exchange. Treatment takes 3 to 6 months. 1-18-11 KY Bldg., #6F, Kita-oostsuka, Toshima-ku, Tokyo 170 Japan. Phone: 03-3940-8071. Fax: 03-3917-9753. Tsuneo Kobayashi, MD, director. Magnetic Microcapsules information: Dr. Y. Omote, Laboratory of Pathology Hokkaido University School of Medicine, Sapporo, Japan Photodynamic Therapy information: W.G.

Choices in Healing: Integrating the Best of Conventional and Complementary Approaches to Cancer Michael Lerner See book keywords and concepts

In this report, the results of our recent investigations are presented with particular reference to reverse transformation of B16 melanoma cells induced [by the ginseng extract]."41 This kind of redifferentiation of cell lines toward the structure and function of healthy cells is also caused in certain cell lines by specific nutrients, as we saw in chapter 12. Traditional Methods of Treating Cancer with Chinese Herbs In real life, of course, most practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine do not make use of the scientific studies.

The Food Pharmacy: Dramatic New Evidence That Food Is Your Best Medicine Jean Carper See book keywords and concepts

But scientists who investigate tea, not only exotic teas like ginseng, but the common green and black teas from India and China, the world's most popular beverage, confirm that it has formidable health powers unrecognized by most who consume it. Small wonder tea has been the number one beverage in most of the world for centuries. Tea contains various chemicals that can keep bacteria and viruses at bay, neutralize cancer-causing agents, lower blood pressure and blood cholesterol, constrict and protect blood vessels, and calm the mood. In the land of science, tea is a most serious subject.

page 24 of 29 | Next ->

FAIR USE NOTICE: The research quoted here is provided under the protection of Fair Use provisions and published by the 501(c)3 non-profit Consumer Wellness Center for the purposes of public comment and education. Authors / publishers may submit books for consideration of inclusion here.

TERMS OF USE: Read full terms of use. Citations of text from NaturalPedia must include: 1) Full credit to the original author and book title. 2) Secondary credit to the Natural News Naturalpedia as a research resource and a link to www.NaturalNews.com/np/index.html

This unique compilation of research is copyright (c) 2008 by the non-profit Consumer Wellness Center.

ABOUT THE CREATOR OF NATURALPEDIA: Mike Adams, the creator of this NaturalNews Naturalpedia, is the editor of NaturalNews.com, the internet's top natural health news site, creator of the Honest Food Guide (www.HonestFoodGuide.org), a free downloadable consumer food guide based on natural health principles, author of Grocery Warning, The 7 Laws of Nutrition, Natural Health Solutions, and many other books available at www.TruthPublishing.com, creator of the earth-friendly EcoLEDs company (www.EcoLEDs.com) that manufactures energy-efficient LED lighting products, founder of Arial Software (www.ArialSoftware.com), a permission e-mail technology company, creator of the CounterThink Cartoon series (www.NaturalNews.com/index-cartoons.html) and author of over 1,500 articles, interviews, special reports and reference guides available at www.NaturalNews.com. Adams' personal philosophy and health statistics are available at www.HealthRanger.org.