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Fangji Root (Stephania tetrandra)
- Treatment of neovascularization of retinal capillary in diabetes,
- hypotensive,
- active compound tetrandrine is very potent hypotensive,
- sedative, analgesic,
- suppresses excessive granulocyte activation resulted in the improvement of inflammation with rheumatoid arthritis,
- new results suggest that tetrandrine, major active compound isolated from Stephania tetrandra exerts anti-inflammatory effects probably through the suppression of cyclooxygenase-1 and nitric oxide synthase expression,
- can inhibit the proliferation of human colon carcinoma cells,
- reduces hepatic stellate cell activation and collagen accumulation in liver fibrosis induced by biliary obstruction.
Feverfew (Chrysanthemum parthenium)
- Chrysanthemum parthenium has gained a good reputation as a medicinal herb and extensive research since 1970 has proved it to be of special benefit in the treatment of certain types of migraine headaches and rheumatism.
- Migraine,
- vasodilatator,
- relaxant,
- tinnitus,
- arthritis,
- anti-inflammatory, inhibition of 5-lipoxygenase and cyclo-oxygenase,
- rheumatoid arthritis,
- inhibition of platelet phospholipase,
- inhibition of prostaglandin biosynthesis,
- treatment of glioblastoma cells with parthenolide isolated from Chrysanthemum parthenium resulted in rapid apoptosis through caspase 3/7 without a suppression of NF-kappaB activity,
- parthenolide inhibited proliferation of human lung carcinoma, human medulloblastoma, human colon adenocarcinoma,human breast cancer cell lines and human cervical cancer cell lines,
- has also recently been shown to preferentially induce acute myelogenous leukaemia stem cells to undergo apoptosis,
- chewing 1 - 4 leaves per day has proven to be effective in the treatment of some migraine headaches.
Figwort (Scrophularia nodosa)
- Supports detoxification of the body and may be used as a reliable remedy for various kind of skin diseases, excellent dermatological agent, eczema, psoriasis, pruritus, wound healing activity,
- swollen lymph nodes,
- diuretic,
- laxative, purgative,
- it should not be prescribed for patients with heart conditions.
Foenugrek (Trigonella foenum graecum)
- Rheumatic disorders, spondylosis,
- expectorant,
- analgesic,
- hypoglycaemic, diabetes,
- hyperlipidemia,
- hernia,
- antiulcer activity.
Foxtail (Lycopodium clavatum)
- Allergies,
- migraine,
- impotence,
- insomnia,
- menstruation problems,
- strong antistress activity,
- varicose veins,
- urinary complaints,
- benign prostatic hyperplasia,
- bowel problems,
- constipation,
- inflammations,
- oedema,
- gallstones,
- eczema,
- herpes,
- dyspepsia,
- rheumatic conditions, arthritis,
- fever,
- incontinence.
Fumitory (Fumaria officinalis)
- Fumitory has been highly valued since at least Roman times for its tonic and blood cleansing effect upon the body.
- In the treatment of all visceral obstructions, particularly those of the liver, aperient, cholagogue, colicky pain affecting gallbladder and biliary system together with gastrointestinal tract, biliary disorders, diseases of the liver, jaundice,
- eczema,
- migraine,
- haemorrhoids,
- constipation, dermatological,
- diaphoretic,
- laxative.
- Some caution should be exercised in the use of this herb since excess doses cause hypnotic and sedative effects, especially if it is taken for more than about 8 days.
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