Ginseng

16 Oct
2014
COPD, Ginseng, Inflammation, Interleukin-6 (IL-6), Matrix Metalloproteinase, Respiratory System
By André Broussard, D.C.

Therapeutic potential of Panax ginseng and ginsenosides in the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Complementary Therpies in Medicine Published Online: August 20, 2014 DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ctim.2014.08.006 Highlights The authors reviewed Panax ginsengand ginsenosides for their potential to treat COPD. Experimental cell and animal studies were evaluated. Panax ginseng and ginsenosides have anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidative effects. Panax ginseng and ginsenosides may be suitable therapeutic targets for the treatment of COPD. Summary Background Chronic obstructive pulmonary […]

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26 Sep
2013
Cancer, Ginseng
By André Broussard, D.C.

Wisconsin Ginseng to Improve Cancer-Related Fatigue

A Randomized, Double-Blind Trial J. Natl. Cancer Inst. 2013 Aug 21;105(16)1230-1238, DL Barton, H Liu, SR Dakhil, B Linquist, JA Sloan, CR Nichols, TW McGinn, PJ Stella, GR Seeger, A Sood, CL Loprinzi ABSTRACT Background: Safe, effective interventions to improve cancer-related fatigue (CRF) are needed because it remains a prevalent, distressing, and activity-limiting symptom. Based […]

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