“First, do no harm” is an idea that goes back to the days of Hippocrates, the father of medicine in Western civilization. If you order a formula that normally includes Fu Zi, you must ensure that this herb is appropriate for you. Fu Zi is a prepared daughter root of Sichuan aconite, Radix Lateralis Aconiti…
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There are two herbs with similar names in China. Guang Fang Ji (Rx. Aristolochia) Han Fang Ji (Rx. Stephania Tetrandra) Both of these herbs are roots and when these roots are diced up it can be difficult to visually differentiate between the two. Knowing which you have can be important too, aristolochic acid (found only…
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This is a short little chart about Dang Gui, Dong Quai, Tang-Kuei (Angelica sinensis).. A lot has been written about it. Its a great herb. But it has gotten a bad rap for being “estrogenic” which is simplification of its actions. I tend to be careful with people on blood thinners. Doctors often freak out…
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Observed herb/drug interactions associated with Bing Lang and Da Fu Pi (Areca catechu). [Source] Patient Abstract Herb and Use Drug Believed to Interact Other Drugs Being Taken Medical Observation Mechanism Legitimacy 51 year old man with schizophrenia [38] Betel nut Areca catechu (Stimulant) Fluphenazine Procyclidine Rigidity, bradykinesia, jaw tremor Not known Likely 45 year old…
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Observed herb/drug interactions associated with ren shen Ginseng. [Source] Patient Abstract Herb and Use Drug Believed to Interact Other Drugs Being Taken Medical Observation Mechanism Legitimacy 47 year old man with history of heart valve replacement Ginseng Panax species (Fatigue) Warfarin Diltiazem nitroglycerin, salsalate INR decreased to 1.5 (previously stable 2–3) Herb has antiplatelet activity…
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In December of 2000, CRN, or the Council for Responsible Nutrition (a dietary supplement trade group) provided the United States Food and Drug Administration (US FDA) a report demonstrating the safe upper limit dosage for ephedra, known as “ma huang” in Chinese medicine. This industry group sought to determine the safe dosages for ephedra since…
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When interferon therapy is used with Chai Hu Bupleurum, the immune system can be overstimulated leading to lung damage if one catches a cold.
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High doses (250-1000 mg per day) of gan cao (Glycyrrhizae, Licorice Root) have caused high blood pressure in adults. At Eagle Herbs, the dosage of this herb in our formulas is generally below 20 mg per day as is common with its traditional use.
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