| GlNGER Ginger figures prominently in chinese medicine, and ginger tea is a popular Chinese treatment for asthma. You can find ginger tea in grocery stores and health food stores, or you can make it yourself. Press fresh ginger to extract the juice, and then use 1 teaspoon of the liquid to 1 cup of hot water.
GINKGO Ginkgo contains ginkgolides, which are compounds that smooth lung tissue and relax constricted bronchial tubes. The Chinese often use parts of the gingko tree to treat allergic sneezing.
The bark and leaves of this tree are also effective in the treatment of asthma. |
Linda B. White, M.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  Wild Yam (Dioscorea villosa)
Various yams are used in Ayurvedic and Traditional chinese medicine. The root of this particular species of wild yam has anti-inflammatory properties that may be helpful in relaxing uterine spasms. Typical dosage-. up to two 400-milligram capsules per day,- or 20 to 40 drops of tincture up to five times per day.
Motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca)
Chinese researchers have found that motherwort increases the volume of blood circulation and stimulates uterine activity. |
Ralph Golan, M.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  Because the yin/yang concept is all-pervasive in Chinese thought, it was naturally adopted by tie founders of chinese medicine. Distinguishing between the yin and yang qualities of a person's constitution, or the character of one's illness, is an important step in the process of synthesis necessary to making a traditional diagnosis. |
Gary Null, Ph.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  Effect of Garlic, Chinese Medicinal Drugs and Amino Acids on Growth of Ehrlich Ascites Tumor Cells in Mice," American Journal of chinese medicine, 11(1-4), 1983, p. 69-73.
Results of this study showed that treatment with diallyl disulfide, an organosulfur garlic compound, significantly inhibited the growth of H-ras oncogene transformed tumors in nude mice. Diallyl disulfide significantly inhibited hepatic and tumoral 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A reductase activity as well.
—S.V. Singh, et al. |
Janet Zand, LAc, OMD, Allan N. Spreed, MD, CNC, James B. LaValle, RPh, ND
See book keywords and concepts |  In chinese medicine, it is believed that when the abdomen is comfortable, the fibroids cannot grow larger. To relieve stagnation, take a full-spectrum digestive-enzyme supplement providing 5,000 international units of lipase, 2,500 international units of amylase, and 300 international units of protease, plus 500 to 1,000 milligrams of pancreatin, with each meal. Digestive enzymes are especially important for those who experience bloating in the lower abdomen. | | Kidney 3 regulates kidney function. In chinese medicine, a general lack of energy is associated with an imbalance in kidney function.
¦ Large Intestine 4,10, and 11 activate the large intestine, promoting proper elimination of toxins.
¦ Liver 3 relaxes the nervous system.
¦ Pericardium 6 relaxes the chest and the mind.
¦ Spleen 6 strengthens the blood.
¦ Stomach 36 improves digestion and absorption of nutrients.
AROMATHERAPY
For specific instructions on how to use aromatherapy, see PREPARING AROMATHERAPY TREATMENTS in Part Three. | | Bupleurum and dong quai, a Chinese herbal combination formula, improves digestion and relaxes the nervous system. In chinese medicine, this formula is used to harmonize the liver and pancreas. Take 1,000 milligrams of a bupleurum and dong quai combination formula two or three times daily for two weeks out of every month (if you are a woman, take it for the two weeks prior to the anticipated onset of your menstrual period).
¦ Dan shen (red root sage) is a Chinese herb that dilates blood vessels, thereby increasing the flow of oxygen and nutrients to the liver (and the heart). | | This herb is a good anti-inflammatory and expectorant that is traditionally used in chinese medicine against asthma. It is particularly valuable against respiratory problems and also enhances the immune system. Select deglycyrrhizinated licorice and take 250 milligrams twice a day.
Note: Ordinary licorice can elevate blood pressure, and should not be taken on a daily basis for more than five days a row. DGL should not have this effect, however.
¦ Loquat is a Chinese herb that is an anti-inflammatory for the lungs and is used to expel phlegm. Take 250 milligrams twice a day. | | Further, chinese medicine teaches that stagnation of the liver contributes to many problems, including depression. Inositol promotes the export of fat from the liver, thus helping relieve stagnation of this important organ. Take 500 milligrams of inositol three times daily for one week. If you note no improvement after that time, discontinue use; otherwise, continue taking 500 milligrams three times daily as needed. This dosage of inositol should be used under the supervision of a physician.
¦ Melatonin may be helpful for some cases of seasonal affective disorder. |
Simon Mills and Kerry Bone
See book keywords and concepts |  The web that has no weaver: understanding chinese medicine. Congdon and Weed, New York, 1983.
19. Mills SY. Out of the earth: the essential book of herbal medicine. Viking, London, 1991, pp 596-632.
20. Chan ELP, Ahmed TM, Wang M, Chan JCM. History of medicine and nephrology in Asia. American Journal of Nephrology 1994; 14 (4-6): 295-301.
21. Capra F. The turning point: science, society, and the rising culture. Wildwood House, London, 1982.
22. Mills $Y.ibid,pp 166-170.
23. Murthy KR, Srikantha Murthy KR (transl). Vagbhata's Astanga Hrdayam. Krishnadas Academy, Varanasi, 1991.
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Gary Null, Ph.D.
See book keywords and concepts | | Immunopharmacological Studies of Low Molecular Weight Polysaccharide from Angelica Sinesis," American Journal of chinese medicine, 22(2), 1994, p.137-145.
Results of this study showed that Angelica pubescens roots anti-inflammatory and analgesic constituents were related to peripheral inhibition of inflammatory substances and to the influence on the central nervous system in humans.
—Y.F. Chen, et al., "Anti-inflammatory and Analgesic Activities from Roots of Angelica pubescens," Planta Med, 61(1), February 1995, p. 2-8. |
Simon Mills and Kerry Bone
See book keywords and concepts | | In excess it damages the Kidneys, a terminal effect in chinese medicine, resulting in premature ageing. The Chinese in effect predicted an enfeeblement of general vitality through excessive sweet consumption.
Pungent
Sometimes also called 'acrid', this is the taste of the hot spices, cayenne, ginger, mustard, the peppers, horseradish, raw onions and garlic (both the latter become sweet when cooked) and generally all the 'heating' herbal remedies. |
Gary Null, Ph.D.
See book keywords and concepts | | Isolation of the Uterotonic Principle from Leonurus Artemisia, the Chinese Motherwort," American Journal of chinese medicine, 4(4), Winter 1976, p. 373-382.
Results of this study showed that the decoction of Carthamus tinctorius, Angelica sinensis and Leonurus sibiricus (motherwort) has stimulating action on the mouse uterus in vitro.
—M. Shi, et al., [Stimulating Action of Carthamus Tinctorius L., Angelica Sinensis (Oliv.)
Diels and Leonurus sibiricus L. on the Uterus], Chung Kuo Chung Yao Tsa Chih, 20(3), March 1995, p. 173-175. |
Simon Mills and Kerry Bone
See book keywords and concepts | | Medicines were classified, for example, by their Tastes and therapeutic categories, as in chinese medicine, and their effects on illnesses linked to constitutional types (doshas) and humours.
The doshas provide the primary orientation. The word derives from the same root as the English 'dys-' as in 'dysfunction': the dosha is essentially a fault in the healthy state of the body. Three doshas have survived as fundamental, each being a condensation of pairs of the five elements, waste products produced when the body replenishes its elements. |
Gary Null, Ph.D.
See book keywords and concepts | | Astragalus Membranaceus and Polygonum Multiflorum Protect Rat Heart Mitochondria Against Lipid Peroxidation," American Journal of chinese medicine, 22(1), 1994, p. 63-70.
Results of this study found that the Astragalus compound, 3-Nitropropionic acid (NPA), elicited a dose-dependent relaxation of precontracted rabbit aortic rings and had vasodilator and antihypertensive properties that were independent of animal species.
—C. Castillo, et al. | | Effects of Ginseng on the Blood Chemistry Profile of Dexamethasone Treatment in Male Rats," American Journal of chinese medicine, 23(2), 1995, p. 167-172.
Aging
This single-blind study examined the antiaging activities of American ginseng, compound liquor in subjects over 60 years old. Results showed that symptoms of Kidney-Yang deficiency in the treated group were improved much better than controls, with the treated group experiencing a decrease in functional months of age from 751.77 +/- 5.215 to 743.53 +/- 5.144, the effective rate being 68.57%.
—J. Chui & K.J. |
The Complete Book of Alternative NutritionSelene Y. Craig, Jennifer Haigh, Sari Harrar and the Editors of PREVENTION Magazine Health Books
See book keywords and concepts | | Going with Ginger
Ginger is a traditional cold remedy in chinese medicine, says Charles Lo, M.D., a physician specializing in preventive medicine in Chicago. "Ginger is considered to have warming properties and is the first choice for cold symptoms like chills, low-grade fever and headache," he says.
Dr. Lo recommends taking ginger at the first sign that a cold is coming on. At different times throughout the day, chew on three or four very thin slices of fresh ginger root, he suggests. | | They call it exhaustion syndrome in chinese medicine. It comes from eating foods that are too yang—lots of sugar, spicy foods, dairy products, fried foods, fats and meats, which tend to deplete the body of yin."
For people who have diabetes, Dr. Ni sees diet as a way to correct the exhaustion syndrome. | | And even though we all have a mixture of these qualities that are recognized by chinese medicine experts, those doctors say that we're generally dominant in one or the other.
To determine which is dominant for you, put a checkmark beside the traits listed below that most describe you.
Yin
_Low-energy, lethargic
_Intuitive
_Introverted
_Weak voice
_Low appetite
_Pale complexion
_Gain weight easily
_Small, flaccid body
_Delicate features
_Exercise-avoidant
_Prone to lethargy, diarrhea oversleeping _Tends to feel cold and/or damp
_High-energy, hyperactive
.Intellectual
. | | Ideally, all of the other healing treatments and procedures in chinese medicine tie in with dietary recommendations. You can't rely on diet alone, according to practitioners, but also they say that diet does play a major role in the cause, prevention and treatment of disease.
"Over 50 percent of disease conditions are directly caused by diet," says Dr. Ni. "And frequently, diet by itself can be a treatment."
"As a rule, the earlier you start to treat a disease, or the closer the person is to health, the easier the illness is to treat with diet alone," adds Dr. Jahnke. | | Salt, for instance, is a yang food in macrobiotics circles, but it is called yin by chinese medicine doctors.
That's because the founders of macrobiotics developed their own system of yin and yang that they thought Westerners would understand, explains Paul Pitchford, director of the Oriental Healing Arts Program at the Heartwood Institute in Garberville, California, and author of Healing with Whole Foods, who frequently lectures on macrobiotics. |
Christopher Hobbs
See book keywords and concepts |  It is noteworthy that in the system of herbalism that is an integral part of Traditional chinese medicine, many of the important tonics (such as ginseng) taste bitter and sweet and are considered warm in nature. Thus Fomitopsis officinalis may be an important first-class tonic (especially for enhancing immune strength and support-
þ asthma
þ colic ing adrenal function). This action has been disputed by one well-respected Chinese herbalist (Dharmananda, 1994), and it has not been proven by any scientific studies. See the monograph on this species for more details. |
Gary Null, Ph.D.
See book keywords and concepts | | Effects of Standardized Ginseng Extract on Learning, Memory and Capabilities," American Journal of chinese medicine, 15(1-2), 1987, p. 19-29.
Results of this double-blind, placebo-controlled study found that the consumption of two capsules containing a preparation of ginseng extract, dimethylaminoethanol bitartrate, vitamins, minerals, and trace elements per day for six weeks increased work capacity due to improved muscular oxygen utilization in healthy male sports teachers.
—G. Pieralisi, et al. |
Linda B. White, M.D.
See book keywords and concepts | | Dang Gui (Angelica sinensis)
One of the more frequently prescribed herbs in Traditional chinese medicine, dang gui is used to tone and regulate the female reproductive system. Typical dosage: up to six 500- to 600-milligram capsules per day,- or 5 to 20 drops of tincture up to three times per day. Caution-. Do not use during pregnancy.
Red Raspberry (Rubus idaeus)
This herb is recommended by many modern-day herbalists for toning the uterus during pregnancy and facilitating childbirth. Some women swear by this herb's ability to relieve heavy periods. |
the Editors of PREVENTION
See book keywords and concepts |  Called Indian ginseng because it is used in Ayurvedic medicine in the same vitality-boosting way that Asian ginseng is used in chinese medicine, ashwaganda works as an overall tonic. "It will help restore a sense of calm," Tillotson notes. "It's a very nourishing and nutrifying herb, so you also tend to gain weight when you take it." You can take it for as long as necessary to gain weight. If you are
Cause: Unexplained weight loss can result from digestive problems, particularly as you age, or from intestinal disorders such as Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, or diverticulitis. | | As one of the important tonic herbs in Traditional chinese medicine, astragalus has been extensively researched by Asian scientists. Numerous studies confirm its ability to stimulate the immune system and fight viruses. In the Chinese tradition, the dried sliced root, which looks like a tongue depressor, is simmered for several hours to make a thick, strong tea.
Cause: Warts can be caused by any one of the more than 60 types of human papillomavirus (HPV). | | Burn leverage
In Traditional chinese medicine, overweight is an indication that your digestion is weak. This means that your digestivefires aren't burning hot, so it's easier for your body to transform food into extra water andfat than to convert it into muscle, blood, and energy, says fourth-generation herbalist Christopher Hobbs, a professional member of the American Herbalists Guild, a botanist and licensed acupuncturist in Santa Cruz, California, and author of many books on herbs, including Handmade Medicines: Simple Recipes for Herbal Health. | | Respected in chinese medicine as an herb that works well for women's complaints, dang gui (also known as dong quai) regulates the menstrual cycle and eases premenstrual cramping and pain, says Dr. Yates. It functions as a uterine tonic.
A cousin to the parsley plant, dang gui is the most widely used traditional medicine in China. Its slightly sweet-tasting root normalizes irregular uterine contractions and improves blood flow to the uterus. To make a cramp-preventive tea, place 1 teaspoon of root in hot water, cover the pan or mug to preserve the volatile oils, and steep. | | For centuries, practitioners of Traditional chinese medicine have used ginseng to treat diabetes. Now, Western practitioners are catching on. In a study in Finland, researchers found that a daily dose of 200 milligrams of ginseng for 8 weeks improved mood, diet, and activity, which reduced weight and helped lower blood sugar levels.
Gymnema sylvestre
Take 400 milligrams in capsule form twice a day. The leaves of this climbing vine (also known as gurmar) have been used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine as a treatment for diabetes, says Dr. Welliver. | | A lot, especially those from traditional chinese medicine, even smell rank. "You start brewing up some of those Chinese herbs, and everyone else finds a good excuse to leave the house," says Robert Rufsvold, M.D., a family practitioner at the New England Center for Integrative Health in Lyme, New Hampshire. Fortunately, medical practitioners who prescribe herbs tend to take these things into account.
"When it comes to teas, I try to make them taste good," says Connie Catellani, M.D., medical director of the Miro Center for Integrative Medicine in Evanston, Illinois. |
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