Blood, Yang & Yin Tonics & Emmenagogue

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Blood Tonics 3

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Angelica sinensis - Dong Quai (Dang Gui)
Paeonia spp - Peony Root
Rehmannia glutinosa - Rehmania (chinese foxglove)

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ANGELICA SINENSIS actions

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Emmenagogue, nourishing tonic, uterine tonic, antianemic,
anti-inflammatory, antiplatelet, antarrhytmic,
laxative, hepatoprotective, antispasmodic, analgesic

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ANGELICA SINENSIS Uses

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1. Reproductive system- all female problems, like menstrual irregularities, cramps, dysmenorrhoea, amenorrhea, promotes menstrual flow, uterine fibroids, ovarian cysts, endometriosis, and infertility - Emmenagogue, nourishing tonic, uterine tonic
2. Anaemia, fatigue, tiredness, weakness, - nourishing tonic, antianaemic
3. Chronic hepatitis and cirrhosis - mild laxative, hepatoprotective
4. Cardiovascular- arrhythmias, palpitations, coronary heart disease, thromboangiitis obliterans, - anti arrhythmia, antiinflamatory

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Angelica sinensis Chemistry

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Flavonoids, coumarins, essential oils, Polysaccharides

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Paeonia lactiflora actions
Tonifying for the reproductive system, antispasmodic painkiller

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tonic, cognition enhancing, sedative, nutritive
antispasmodic, anticonvulsant,
anti-inflammatory, analgesic,
promotes circulation, emmengogue

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Paeonia lactiflora uses
Tonifying for the reproductive system, antispasmodic painkiller

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1. dysmenorrhoea, fibroids, polycystic ovaries - emmenogogue, nutritive, analgesic
2. hypertension, angina - promotes circulation, tonic
3. epilepsy - antispasmodic/ anticonvulsant
4. rheumatoid arthritis, fevers - analgesic

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Paeonia lactiflora chemistry
Tonifying for the reproductive system, antispasmodic painkiller

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contains unique glycoside paeoniflorin not less than 2% (with monoterpene structure), tannins, flavonoids, polysaccharides, minerals

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Rehmania glutinosa Actions

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antiinflammatory, antipyretic, antihemorrhagic, laxative

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Rehmania glutinosa uses

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skin rashes, urticaria, rheumatoid arthritis,
anemia, bleeding disorders, diabetes, asthma, chemotherapy damage;
precautions: can cause possible mutagen (cured root); diarrhea with excessive doses

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Yon Tonics

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Althaea off.
Asparagus racemosa

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Asparagus racemosa Actions

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adaptogen, immune tonic, nutritive, tonic,
demulcent, galactagogue, diuretic, expectorant, anti-tussive,
sedative, antispasmodic, antibacterial

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Asparagus racemosa Uses

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a great nourishing tonic and demulcent where there’s a lot of dryness and heat in the body- used in the inflammatory conditions of lungs, gastrointestinal and genitourinary systems.
Fatigue, poor immunity, convalesce, cachexia, anaemia, CFS,

Reproductive system- as a female tonic, used in menopause, to enhance fertility and libido, to increase breast milk production, to increase sperm count and all reproductive fluids, for threatened miscarriage, aphrodisiac, to promote conception and fertility, to treat leucorrhea, gonorrhea, herpes,

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Asparagus racemosa Chemistry

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Asparagine, polysaccharides- starch and mucilage. Steroidal saponins (asparagoside, shatavarin, diosgenin), bitter glycosides, flavonoids. Alkaloids (Asparagamine)

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Althea off. Chemistry

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Starch, mucilage- polysaccharides

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Althea off. Actions
Softens everything

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Nutritive, demulcent, emollient, vulnerary, laxative,
expectorant, antitussive, anti-inflammatory

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Althea off Uses
Softens everything

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soothing for inflamed mucus membranes
Respiratory system- dry irritating cough, for irritations of oral and pharyngeal mucosa, bronchitis, sore throat, pneumonia, hoarseness, catarrh, ACE inhibitor cough,
Urinary- cystitis, urethritis, gravel,
Digestive- gastritis, peptic ulcer, enteritis, colitis
Externally the root is used in treating varicose veins, ulcers, abscesses, and boils.

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Yang Tonics

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Serenoa serrulata
Trigonella foenum-graecum
Turnera diffusa

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Trigonella foenum-graecum Actions
Diabetes, Cholesterol, Male & Female reproductive

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tonic, nutritive, carminative, stomachic,
stimulant, demulcent, aphrodisiac, galactagogue, anti-inflammatory, hypoglycaemic, hypocholesterolemic

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Trigonella foenum-graecum Uses

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1. abdominal pain due to gastro-intestinal spasm, dyspepsia, gastritis, colitis - anti inflammatory, stomatic, carminative
2. Hernia, testicular pain with cold sensation, oedema, male impotence.
3. It lowers triglycerides and cholesterol- can be used in prevention of atherosclerosis.
4. Used to increase milk flow for nursing mothers..
5. Fenugreek seeds can improve insulin sensitivity and decrease insulin resistance in type 2 diabetic patients.

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Trigonella foenum-graecum chemistry

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28% mucilage, fatty oil, steroidal saponins (incl. diosgenin), flavonoids, choline, lecithin, phytosterols, alkaloids (incl. trigonelline, gentianine), fiber, pectin, proteins, amino acids, coumarin

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Serenoa serrulata chemistry

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fatty acids and sterols, steroids, diterpenes, triterpenes, a sesquiterpene, alcohols

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Serenoa serrulata Actions

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Male tonic, adatogen
Anti inflammatory, antispasmodic
aphrodisiac, urinary antiseptic, endocrine agent, antiproliferative

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Serenoa serrulata Uses

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BHP.There is an impressive body of pharmacological and clinical evidence that supports Saw Palmetto use for BPH, but to date its precise pharmacological activity remains elusive, although research is suggestive of a mild (and possibly clinically insignificant) inhibition of 5-alpha-reductase, antiandrogenic activity and an inhibition of androgen binding

Cystitis, non-infectious prostatitis, atrophy of sexual tissues, sex hormone deficiency, as an aphrodisiac

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Emmenagogues

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Calendula off
Leonurus cardiaca
Vitex agnus-castus

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Calendula off Actions

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Anti-inflammatory, anti-spasmodic, astringent
lymphatic, anti fungal,anti bacterial, vulnerary,
chologogue

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Calendula off Uses

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1. Inflammation of the oral and pharyngeal mucosa, gum disease, periodontal inflammation
2. Digestive tract inflammation and infection - gastric & duodenal ulcers
3. Topically for burns & inflammation of the skin and poorly healing wounds
4. Topically ulcers, varicose veins, haemorrhoids, anal eczema,

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Calendula off Chemistry

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triterpenoids and flavonoids, essential oil containing carotenoids (carotene, calenduline and lycopene), saponin, resin and bitter principle.
Contains high levels of nitrogen, phosphoric acid and Vitamin A. Calendula has both ursolic and oleanolic acids, active against oral pathogens, also contain another chemopreventive carotenoid- lutein,

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Leonurus cardiaca Actions

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Emmenagogue, nervine tonic, astringent, carminative, diuretic, antispasmodic

cardiotonic,, antirheumatic, sedative, hypotensive, antiarrhythmic, antithyroid

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Leonurus cardiaca uses

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USES: Traditionally it has been used for cardiac debility, simple tachycardia, effort syndrome, amenorrhea, and cardiac symptoms associated with neurosis.
Cardiovascular- palpitations, tachycardia,
Reproductive- menstrual disorders, ovarian pains, cramps,
Nervous- anxiety, neuralgia, hyperthyroidism symptoms

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Leonurus cardiaca chemistry

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Bitter principle, bitter glycosides, essential oil, resin, organic acids, alkaloids

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Vitex agnus-castus Actions

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Emmenagogue, uterine tonic, prolactin inhibitor, galactagogue, indirectly progesteronic, diuretic and carminative

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Vitex agnus-castus Uses

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Pharmacologically, Vitex has an overall corpus luteum-like effect, increasing luteinizing hormone (LH) production by acting directly on the pituitary gland, and inhibiting the release of follicle stimulating hormone (FSH). It can also inhibit prolactin secretion.
Reproductive system- all menstrual irregularities- oligomenorrhea (scanty menstruation), amenorrhea (the absence of menstruation), dysmenorrhea (painful menstruation), menorrhagia (abnormally heavy or long menstruation), anovulation, menopause, hormonal acne, fibrocystic breast disease, infertility,

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Vitex agnus-castus Chemistry

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diterpenes incl. rotundifuran (dopaminergic activity), iridoid glycosides incl. aucubin and agnuside, essential oils, flavonoids incl. apigenin,