Cardioprotective - Medicinal Plants

July 23, 2010 Herbalist Off Dong quai,

Adverse Reactions Furanocoumarins, such as bergapten and psoralen, which are in dong quai have been...

July 23, 2010 Herbalist Off Dong quai,

Clinical Use GYNAECOLOGICAL USE Orally, dong quai has been traditionally used in combination with other...

July 22, 2010 Herbalist Off Dong quai,

Historical Note Dong quai is an aromatic herb commonly used in TCM. Its reputation is...

May 31, 2010 Herbalist Off Hawthorn,

Dosage Range • Infusion of dried herb: 0.2-2 g three times daily. • Tincture of...

May 31, 2010 Herbalist Off Hawthorn,

Clinical Use CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE There is considerable experimental and clinical evidence supporting the use...

May 31, 2010 Herbalist Off Hawthorn,

Historical Note The name 'hawthorn' comes from 'hedgethorn', after its use as a living fence...

May 2, 2010 Herbalist Off Lycopene,

Toxicity Animal studies have shown that 600 mg lycopene/kg/day is not toxic. Adverse Reactions Animal...

May 2, 2010 Herbalist Off Lycopene,

The clinical effects of lycopene are studied in relation to dietary intake and oral supplementation....

May 1, 2010 Herbalist Off Lycopene,

ANTIOXIDANT The many conjugated double bonds of lycopene make it a powerful antioxidant and its...

May 1, 2010 Herbalist Off Lycopene,

Background and Relevant Pharmacokinetics Lycopene is a fat-soluble, non-provitamin A carotenoid that imparts the red...

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