Holistic Health Articles and Research Related to Herbal Medicines, Foods and Phytochemicals

Sunday, 2 July 2017

Herbal Therapy: Cinnamon, The Best Whole Herb medicine in stimulated mmunomodulatory effect against Inflammatory Diseases

The immune system is the set of cells and their activity against antigens or infectious agents that comprises of the body's defense system against diseases. The immune system does a great job of keeping people healthy and preventing infections.

Cinnamon is a spice derived from the inner bark of tree, native to South East Asia, of over 300 species of the genus Cinnamomum, belonging to the familyLauraceae, use in herbal and traditional medicine as anti-fungal and bacteria level, to improve reproductive organ, prevent flatulence and intestinal cramping, and to treat indigestion, diarrhea, bad breath, headache, migraine, etc.

The impact of CBEO on 17 protein biomarkers play critical roles in inflammation and tissue remodeling.
In a Human Skin Disease Model. researchers found that cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum) bark essential oil (CBEO) significantly inhibited an immunomodulatory protein molecule in expression of inflammation'

Dr. Pahan K, said, " Sodium benzoate (NaB), a metabolite of cinnamon, improve immunomodulatory activities in regulated many immune signaling pathways responsible for inflammation, glial cell activation, switching of T-helper cells, modulation of regulatory T cells, cell-to-cell contact, and migration....."
Further more, the approved metabolite of cinnamon also found to modify T cells at multiple steps and inhibit adoptive transfer of experimental allergic encephalomyelitis.

In patient with Orofacial granulomatosis (OFG), a chronic inflammatory disorder, cinnamon- and benzoate-free diet (CB-free diet) improves symptoms of swelling, particularly with regard to oral inflammation, probably through mmunomodulatory effect.

Taking altogether, there is no doubt that intake of whole herbal cinnamon protect patients against inflammatory disease through activation of mmunomodulatory activities, such as arthritis, asthma, colitis,...etc.

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(1) Immunomodulatory effect of water extract of cinnamon on anti-CD3-induced cytokine responses and p38, JNK, ERK1/2, and STAT4 activation by Lee BJ1, Kim YJ, Cho DH, Sohn NW, Kang H.(PubMed)
(2) Antiinflammatory Activity of Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum) Bark Essential Oil in a Human Skin Disease Model by Han X1, Parker TL1.(PubMed)
(3) Immunomodulation of experimental allergic encephalomyelitis by cinnamon metabolite sodium benzoate by Pahan K1.(PubMed)
(4) Sodium benzoate, a food additive and a metabolite of cinnamon, modifies T cells at multiple steps and inhibits adoptive transfer of experimental allergic encephalomyelitis by Brahmachari S1, Pahan K.(PubMed)
(5) Improvement in orofacial granulomatosis on a cinnamon- and benzoate-free diet by White A1, Nunes C, Escudier M, Lomer MC, Barnard K, Shirlaw P, Challacombe SJ, Sanderson JD.(PubMed)

Saturday, 1 July 2017

Food Therapy: Garlic, The Whole Food Medicine for Reduced Risk and Treatment of Gastric Cancer

Scientists from varies respectable institutions suggested that out of many herbs, garlic may be one of most powerful whole food medicine in reduced risk of gastric cancer due to the effects of phytochemicals.

Garlic (Allium sativum) is a species in the onion genus, belonging to family Amaryllidaceae, native to central Asia. It has been used popularly in traditional and Chinese medicine in treating common cold and flu to the Plague, blood pressure cholesterol levels, natural antibiotic, etc.

Stomach or Gastric cancer is a condition of abnormal growth of the mucus-producing cells of the inside lining of the stomach. Adenocarcinoma is the most common type of stomach cancer.

Diallyl disulfide(DADS), an antioxidant found in garlic inhibited the proliferation of several tumor cells by interfered in cell cycle arrest. Administrated garlic induced the reduction of 23% of live gastric adenocarcinoma cell line(AGS) in the G(2)-M phase, after 400 µM DADS treatment for 48 hours..

Dr. Wang X, the lead author in the animal study said,"... Aged black garlic extract induces inhibition of gastric cancer cell growth in vitro and in vivo , may be partly due to its antioxidant and immunomodulative effects"

In fact, the effectiveness of garlic in reduced risk and treatment of gastric cancer, probably is due to its antioxidants, such as Diallyl disulfide(DADS) and extract in inhibition of cancer cells through influence of cell cycle division and negation of proinflammatory pathways.

Some researchers suggested to use garlic as chemopreventive therapy, as experiment showed that garlic scavenges free radicals, and inhibits cell proliferation of tumor growth.

Therefore, people who add addition portion of garlic into their diet may see the risk of gastric cancer development reduced substantially.

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(1) Induction of apoptosis with diallyl disulfide in AGS gastric cancer cell line by Lee JE1, Lee RA, Kim KH, Lee JH.(PubMed)
(2) Apoptosis of human gastric cancer cells line SGC 7901 induced by garlic-derived compound S-allylmercaptocysteine (SAMC). by Yan JY1, Tian FM, Hu WN, Zhang JH, Cai HF, Li N.(PubMed)
(3) Aged black garlic extract induces inhibition of gastric cancer cell growth in vitro and in vivo. by Wang X1, Jiao F, Wang QW, Wang J, Yang K, Hu RR, Liu HC, Wang HY, Wang YS(PubMed).
(4) Diallyl trisulfide suppresses tumor growth through the attenuation of Nrf2/Akt and activation of p38/JNK and potentiates cisplatin efficacy in gastric cancer treatment by Jiang XY1, Zhu XS1, Xu HY1, Zhao ZX1,2,3, Li SY1, Li SZ3, Cai JH3, Cao JM3(PubMed)
(5) The Mechanism in Gastric Cancer Chemoprevention by Allicin by Luo R, Fang D, Hang H, Tang Z1.(PubMed)

Friday, 30 June 2017

Herbal Therapy: Cayenne Adverse Effects on Circulatory System

Kyle J. Norton, Master of Nutrients
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Whole food(herbal medicine) used as medical treatment, linking health benefits in prevention, management and treatment of diseases has induced much interests in today renowned scientists.

Many researchers has raised question of quality of the herbs because geographic differences, time of grown and harvest, etc. may effect their's potency. I do believe, these questions can only be answered by experience herbalists.

People who regular Intake of cayenne pepper pills for weight loss should be careful as cayenne pepper pills has shown to induce Myocardial infarction (MI).

Cayenne is also known as Cayenne Pepper, a red, hot chili pepper, belonging to Capsicum annuum, the family Solanaceae, native to sub-tropical and tropical regions, used in traditional medicine to increases metabolism, enhance circulatory system and stomach and the intestinal tract, adjust blood pressure, lower LDL cholesterol and triglycerides, treat frostbite, muscles, arthritis, rheumatism, low back pain, strains, sprains, bruises and neuralgia, etc.

According to the Harran University, Capsaicin supplement, one of the major active components of cayenne pepper pills found over the counter substance also induced severe chest pain with an extensive inferior myocardial infarction on a 25 years old male.

In fact, use of capsaicin patch may also cause harm to the circulatory system, Dr. said Akçay AB, the lead researcher said, " A 29-year-old man experienced coronary vasospasm and acute myocardial infarction (AMI) which were possibly induced by the use of a topical capsaicin patch to relieve lumbago" and " the vasospasm and subsequent AMI was attributed to the use of the capsaicin patch for six days".

And ingestion of peppers and chili peppers are found to associate with arterial hypertensive crisis and acute myocardial infarction through expression of high levels of thyroid stimulating hormone.

Therefore, people who used any type of cayenne supplement as topical painkiller, weight loss,.... should consult with special field expert in prevention of the adverse effect on the circulatory system.

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(1) A case of acute myocardial infarction due to the use of cayenne pepper pills by Sayin MR1, Karabag T, Dogan SM, Akpinar I, Aydin M.(PubMed)
(2) Acute myocardial infarction and coronary vasospasm associated with the ingestion of cayennepepper pills in a 25-year-old male by Sogut O1, Kaya H, Gokdemir MT, Sezen Y.(PubMed)
(3) Coronary vasospasm and acute myocardial infarction induced by a topical capsaicin patch by Akçay AB1, Ozcan T, Seyis S, Acele A.(PubMed)
(4) Capsaicin, arterial hypertensive crisis and acute myocardial infarction associated with high levels of thyroid stimulating hormone by Patanè S, Marte F, Di Bella G, Cerrito M, Coglitore S.(PubMed)

Food Therapy: Garlic: Whole food medicine for Reduced Risk and Treatment of Lung Cancer

Garlic (Allium sativum) is a species in the onion genus, belonging to family Amaryllidaceae, native to central Asia. It has been used popularly in traditional and Chinese medicine in treating common cold and flu to the Plague, blood pressure cholesterol levels, natural antibiotic, etc.

Lung cancer is defined as a condition of the abnormal growth of the cells in the lung's tissue. Most common form of primary lung cancers are derived from epithelial cells. In Us, Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths, causing 158,683 people deaths, including 88,329 men and 70,354 women, according to 2007 statistic.

Recent study suggested that garlic may be used as chemo prevention and treatment of lung cancer.

According to the study by Medical Research Center, College of Medicine allyl sulfur compounds and garlic extract found in garlic exhibited anti non small cell lung cancer cell lines effects through interference on tumor cell division and tumor cell proliferation.

Benzo(a)pyrene-induced precancerous carcinogenesis in human lung cells, oil-soluble organosulfur compounds in garlic induced suppression of cell proliferation, cell cycle regulation, attenuation of ROS formation, inhibition of DNA damage, after administration.

The examine of association between raw garlic consumption and lung cancer, a case-control study conducted between 2005 and 2007 in Taiyuan, China, showed that compared with no intake, raw garlic intake is associated with lower risk of development of lung cancer with a dose-response pattern.

In fact, the Epidemiologic data collected by face-to-face interviews using a standard questionnaire among 1,424 lung cancer cases and 4,543 healthy controls also supported the negation of garlic intake and lung disease and suggested that garlic may potentially serve as a chemopreventive agent for lung cancer.

Dr. Yang GQ, the lead researchers at the 107th Hospital of the People's Liberation Army said, "black garlic extract (BGE) could have significant inhibitory action on the growth of lung cancer Lewis cells. The combination of BGE and radiotherapy (by 60Co gamma) significantly induced Lewis cells' apoptosis in G2/M stage".

Whole food garlic in reduced risk and treatment of lung cancer probably is due to the effect of its' phytochemicals. Adding a portion of garlic in your diet is beneficiary for increased protection against lung cancer development.

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(1) Effects of allyl sulfur compounds and garlic extract on the expression of Bcl-2, Bax, and p53 in non small cell lung cancer cell lines by Hong YS1, Ham YA, Choi JH, Kim J.(PubMed)
(2) Inhibitory effects of S-allylmercaptocysteine against benzo(a)pyrene-induced precancerous carcinogenesis in human lung cells by Wang K1, Wang Y1, Qi Q1, Zhang F1, Zhang Y2, Zhu X1, Liu G1, Luan Y1, Zhao Z3, Cai J4, Cao J4, Li S4.(PubMed)
(3) Raw Garlic Consumption and Lung Cancer in a Chinese Population by Myneni AA1, Chang SC2, Niu R3, Liu L4, Swanson MK1, Li J5, Su J5, Giovino GA6, Yu S5, Zhang ZF2, Mu L7.(PubMed)
(4) Raw garlic consumption as a protective factor for lung cancer, a population-based case-control study in a Chinese population by Jin ZY1, Wu M, Han RQ, Zhang XF, Wang XS, Liu AM, Zhou JY, Lu QY, Zhang ZF, Zhao JK.(PubMed)
(5) [Radiosensitization effect of black garlic extract on lung cancer cell line Lewis cells].[Article in Chinese] byYang GQ1, Wang D, Wang YS, Wang YY, Yang K.(PubMed)

Thursday, 29 June 2017

Herbal Therapy: Catnip, the Natural Dopamine for Penile Erection and Male Sexual Desire

Dr. Baskerville TA said," dopamine demonstrates the potential existence of interaction between central dopamine and hormone in controlling sexual reproduction during penile erection

In fact, the effect of a pro-erectile dose of apomorphine, a mixed dopamine receptor agonist, showed a stimulation of dopamine receptors, induced the release of oxytocin in brain to mediating and reinforcing effects of sexual activity in regulating the sexual behaviour (e.g., penile erection) with those controlling sexual motivation and sexual arousal.

Catnip may be next generation of herbal medicine used as dopamine to increase penile erection and improve male sexual behavior.

Catnip is also known as catswort, or catmint, a plant of Nepeta, belonging to the family of Lamiaceae, native to Europe and Asia, used in herbal medicine as insect repellent and to treat digestive disorders, children restlessness and nervousness, fevers, cold and flu, skin irritations stimulate sweating, promote menstruation, etc.

According to the Paulista University, male rats of the NC group increased penile erection. facilitate on sexual behavior and a decreased in general activity involved dopaminergic systems.

Several studies suggested that dopamine is a neurotransmitter plays an in important role in regulating and controlling penile erection and sexual behavior, but the use of the herbal medicine should only prescribed by herbalist to prevent depression.

Herbal Therapy: Cinnamon - The Best Whole food Medicine for Reduced Risk of CVD

Anything that serves to damage the inner lining of blood vessels and impedes the transportation of oxygen and nutrition to the heart can be defined as a risk of heart disease. Here are some early indication of heart disease symptoms:

Cinnamon is a spice derived from the inner bark of tree, native to South East Asia, of over 300 species of the genus Cinnamomum, belonging to the familyLauraceae, use in herbal and traditional medicine as anti-fungal and bacteria level to improve reproductive organ, prevent flatulence and intestinal cramping, treat indigestion, diarrhea, bad breath, headache, migraine, etc.

The joint study lead by the North Khorasan University of Medical Sciences, also suggested, use of cinnamon for prevention and treatment of CVD, probably due to its activities in inhibition of metabolic syndrome (MetS), the leading cause of heart diseases.

In support of the above suggestion, some recent studies reaffirm the importance of cinnamon as a spice and may be a natural remedy to treat cardiovascular diseases.

Furthermore, intake of cinnamon powder also exerted a beneficial effect on glycaemic control in animals and human models, affecting the progression of metabolic alterations in early stage of cardiovascular events.

Dr. Deng said, "The hypoglycemic effects of cinnamon and .... were demonstrated in most of the trials with some exceptions" and " Future studies with more defined participants, standardized preparation and dose, and improved trial design and size are warranted".

Taken together, cinnamon may be beneficiary for prevention, management and treatment of cardiovascular diseases, but the quantity used of cinnamon should only be prescribed by herbalist in prevention of toxicity.

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(1) The importance of selected spices in cardiovascular diseases by Kulczyński B1, Gramza-Michałowska A1.(PubMed)
(2) Cinnamon effects on metabolic syndrome: a review based on its mechanisms by Mollazadeh H1, Hosseinzadeh H2.(PubMed)
(3) Cinnamon from the selection of traditional applications to its novel effects on the inhibition of angiogenesis in cancer cells and prevention of Alzheimer's disease, and a series of functions such as antioxidant, anticholesterol, antidiabetes, antibacterial, antifungal, nematicidal, acaracidal, and repellent activities by Hamidpour R1, Hamidpour M2, Hamidpour S1, Shahlari M1.(PubMed)
(4) Effect of Cinnamon Tea on Postprandial Glucose Concentration by Bernardo MA1, Silva ML1, Santos E1, Moncada MM1, Brito J1, Proença L1, Singh J2, de Mesquita MF1.(PubMed)

Wednesday, 28 June 2017

Food Therapy: garlic, The Best whole food medicine for reduced risk and complications of Cardiovascular diseases

Kyle J. Norton, Master of Nutrients

Whole food(herbal medicine), linking health benefits in the prevention, management, and treatment of diseases has placed an important role in human history over many centuries. The finding of whole food medication by renowned scientists all over the world to replace the single ingredient of Western medicine with little or no side effect has been difficult due to no commercial benefit and patent right to producers.

Cardiovascular diseases refer to heart diseases, affecting millions of people in the world. According to statistic, over 17.7 million people died from CVDs in 2015, Hyperlipidaemia and hypertension are the risk factors of the diseases.

There are many causes of heart disease. Anything that serves to damage the inner lining of blood vessels and impedes the transportation of oxygen and nutrition to the heart can be defined as a risk of heart disease. Here are some early indication of heart disease symptoms:
Garlic (Allium sativum) is a species in the onion genus, belonging to family Amaryllidaceae, native to central Asia. It has been used popularly in traditional and Chinese medicine in treating common cold and flu to the Plague, blood pressure cholesterol levels, natural antibiotic, etc.

A recent study suggested that garlic may be used for the prevention and treatment of heart disease.

According to the Nihon University, organosulfur compounds found in garlic induce the functions of our body in attenuating the risk of cardiovascular diseases.

Dr. Kulczyński B, the lead author insisted that the effectiveness of garlic for prevention and treatment of heart diseases probably is the result of the whole herb in demonstration of their antioxidant, chemopreventive, anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory properties.

Other researchers suggested the role of garlic in alleviating the risks of the metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular complications is due to its modulatory effects on hyperglycemia, dyslipidemia and oxidative stress.

Garlic also has the potential to treat mild hypertension, decrease hypercholesterolemia, and prevent atherosclerosis, according to the joint study lead by the Jordan University of Science and Technologe,

Dr. Alali FQ, the lead author of the study also said, " Garlic (Allium sativum L.), a top-selling herbal dietary supplement, is renowned for its wide range beneficial effects, particularly in the treatment and prevention of CVD".

In fact, data published after the year 2000 convincingly pointed out that garlic reduces cardiovascular risk substantially, through inhibition of abnormal plasma lipids, oxidized low-density lipoproteins (LDL), abnormal platelet aggregation and a high blood pressure.

Adding garlic into one diet may reduce the risk of the diseases if accompanied with the intake of more vegetables, fruits, and change of lifestyle.

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(1) Higher blood pressure as a risk factor for diseases other than stroke and ischemic heart disease by Kokubo Y1, Iwashima Y2.(PubMed)
(2) Effect of Garlic and Lemon Juice Mixture on Lipid Profile and Some Cardiovascular Risk Factors in People 30-60 Years Old with Moderate Hyperlipidaemia: A Randomized Clinical Trial by Aslani N1, Entezari MH1, Askari G2, Maghsoudi Z2, Maracy MR3.(PubMed)
(3) Prevention of Cardiovascular Diseases by Garlic-Derived Sulfur Compounds by Seki T1, Hosono T.(PubMed)
(4) Garlic (Allium sativum L.) and cardiovascular diseases by Ginter E1, Simko V.(PubMed)
(5) The importance of selected spices in cardiovascular diseases by Kulczyński B1, Gramza-Michałowska A1.(PubMed)
(6) Modulatory effects of garlic, ginger, turmeric and their mixture on hyperglycaemia, dyslipidaemia and oxidative stress in streptozotocin-nicotinamide diabetic rats by Madkor HR1, Mansour SW, Ramadan G.(PubMed)
(7) Garlic for Cardiovascular Disease: Prevention or Treatment? by Alali FQ1, El-Elimat T2, Khalid L2, Hudaib R2, Al-Shehabi TS3, Eid AH4.(PubMed)