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Pomegranate's prostate protection potential grows 10/27/09
The anti-prostate cancer effects of pomegranate and its extracts may be related to stopping an enzyme in the liver which processes environmental carcinogens, says a new study... Read
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Omega-3 may prevent age-related sight loss 10/16/09
Increased intakes of omega-3 fatty acids may reduce the risk of developing age-related blindness by 30 per cent, says a new study from the US National Eye Institute... Read
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Broccoli extract's heart health benefits pinpointed? 09/11/09
A compound found in vegetables like broccoli, cabbage and cauliflower, may protect arteries from disease by boosting a natural defence mechanism, says a new study from the UK... Read
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ASTRAGALUS |
Topic: Chinese Herbs |
| Astragalus root (huangqi) is a commonly used Chinese herb from the Fabaceae family (legumes). It belongs to the subfamily Papilionoideae, which is the source of several popular Chinese herbs, including licorice (gancao), millettia (jixueteng), sophora (kushen), and pueraria (gegen). |
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Ligustrazine |
Topic: Chinese Herbs |
| In sum, ligustrazine alone or with salvia may provide protection to the kidneys, lungs, and brain through antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects; these substances reduce fibrosis and improve blood circulation. The addition of tang-kuei, especially as a good source of ferulic acid (see structure, ... |
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THE USE OF SALVIA FOR PATIENTS WITH RENAL FAILURE |
Topic: Chinese Herbs |
| Renal failure is increasingly common, primarily because of high rates of diabetes and hypertension. Despite public alerts about essential dietary controls and exercise requirements for maintaining health, an increasing reliance on drugs and surgery appears to be the dominant method for dealing with ... |
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DEER ANTLER: Nourish Blood, Bone, and Joints |
Topic: Chinese Herbs |
| Deer antler is a common ingredient in Chinese tonic preparations. It may be surprising, especially to the practitioner of Chinese medicine, to learn that New Zealand is the world's largest producer of deer antler, followed closely by Australia and Canada (both increasing rapidly), and that Korea is ... |
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Red Yeast Rice: Rediscovery of an Ancient Herb |
Topic: Chinese Herbs |
| Hong qu (monascus), also known as red yeast rice, is rice that has been fermented with the yeast monascus purpureus. The fermentation process changes the color of the rice from white to red, thereby giving it the name \"red yeast rice.\" For centuries, hong qu has been used in China as both food and... |
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