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Adaptogens: Herbs for Strength, Stamina, and Stress Relief David Winston, RH(AHG), and Steven Maimes See book keywords and concepts

Constituents: Astragalus contains immune-stimulating polysaccharides-astragalans I, II, and III and glucuronic acid as well as astragalosides I to VII, flavones, and isoflavones. History/Ethnobotany The herb's Chinese name, huang qi, means "yellow leader." It is called this because its quality roots are yellow and it is the "leader" of the tonic herbs. According to Shennong, astragalus treats festering sores by Astragalus (Chinese drawing, collection of David Winston) expelling pus and relieving pain.

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Many plant constituents have a bitter taste: alkaloids, secondary metabolites, anthraquinones, which have laxative effects; cyanogenic glycosides, which have sedative and antispasmodic properties; flavonoids, which include rutin (part of the vitamin C complex) and flavones; and isoflavones, which have estrogenic-like properties. The pungent or spicy taste is stimulating and warming, usually having some type of effect on the circulatory system.

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The seven subgroups of phytoestrogens are: isoflavones, coumestans, flavanones, flavones, flavanols, lignans, and chalcones. The isoflavones and coumestans are the most powerful of the phytoestrogens, with about a 10-fold stronger estrogenic effect than the others. Virtually all plants, including vegetables, fruits, seeds, legumes, and grains, have some form of phytoestrogen in them. Flavanones are primarily concentrated in citrus fruits, lignans are found in all fruits, vegetables, and cereals, and the stronger isoflavones and coumestans are mostly found in legumes.

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Dietary intakes of flavonols, flavones and isoflavones by Japanese women and the inverse correlation between quercetin intake and plasma LDL cholesterol concentration. / Nutr. 2000 Sep;130(9):2243-2250. Chu YF, Sun J, Wu X, Liu RH. Antioxidant and antiproliferative activities of common vegetables. J Agric Food Chem. 2002 Nov 6;50(23):6910-6916. Craig WJ. Phytochemicals: Guardians of our health. / Am Diet Assoc. 1997;97: S199-S204. Dole Nutrition Institute. "Onions Boost Bone Health." 2005. Available at: www.dolenutrition.com. Accessed 5/18/06. Grant WB.

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Alfalfa leaves also contain flavones, isoflavones, sterols, and coumarin derivatives. The isoflavones are thought to be responsible for the estrogen-like effects seen in animal studies.8 Although this has not been confirmed with human trials, alfalfa is sometimes used to treat menopause (page 311) symptoms. Alfalfa contains protein and vitamin A (page 595), vitamin Bi (page 597), vitamin B6 (page 600), vitamin C (page 604), vitamin E (page 609), and vitamin K (page 612).

The Science of Flavonoids Erich Grotewold See book keywords and concepts

Numerous conjugates of flavones and flavonols were identified in extracts obtained from herbs, vegetables, fruits, and berries or juices. In the last few years, numerous papers related to the analysis of anthocyanins in wine and grape or catechin derivatives in green tea also were published (reviewed in Justesen et al., 1998; Stobiecki, 2000, 2001; Careri et al, 1999, 2002; Prasain et al, 2004). [M+H]* 697 f 719 287 44f~ þoix-> 217 269 171 J . ,i 269 I « Figure 2.5 MS" spectra of different malonyl-diglucosides of 2 '-hydroxy-genistein obtained using ESI HPLC/MS ion trap system.

Spiritual Nutrition: Six Foundations for Spiritual Life and the Awakening of Kundalini Gabriel Cousens, M.D. See book keywords and concepts

Bioflavonoids are a class of phytonutrients that contain subclasses, including isoflavones, flavones, and flavenols. These are very important antioxidants; they affect hormone modulation, anti-inflammatory protection, and gene expression of our detoxification enzymes. Vitamins and minerals also affect our gene expression. The B vitamins are particularly important in this, especially B6, Bn, and folic acid. These clearly modulate gene activity to protect us against cancer and heart disease, as well as improve brain function.

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If you're interested, the specific flavonoids found in honey are fla-vanones, flavones, and flavonols.) Flavonoids are known for their antioxidant activity and are important for human health. And at least one study supports the folk wisdom of having some honey in a hot drink when you're sick: A study in the Journal of Medicinal Food suggested that honey may stimulate antibody production during primary and secondary immune responses. EVEN RAW HONEY DEMANDS PRECAUTION Now remember this—honey is still sugar. If you've got blood sugar issues, proceed with caution.

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GINGKO BILOBA Gingko biloba has membrane-stabilizing flavones and anthocyanides, which seem to protect against retinopathy.187 AMERICAN GINSENG A team of researchers at the University of Toronto medical facility at St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto used American ginseng (Panax quin-quefolius) in the treatment of Type-2 diabetes.188 The authors in an earlier study showed that 3 grams of American ginseng, either with or 40 minutes before a 25-gram oral glucose challenge, significantly reduced the blood glucose levels in Type-2 diabetes.

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It has been estimated that in the Dutch diet a subset of flavonoids (flavonols and flavones) provide 23 mg per day. Earlier estimates of dietary intake that approximated 650 mg per day (Kuhnau, World Review of Nutrition and Dietetics, 1976;24:117) are generally thought to be too high as the estimate was based on data that were generated by "old" (less specific) methodology. Scientists at the Food Composition Laboratory, Beltsville Human Nutrition Research Center are currently developing new methodology for the accurate measurement of polyphenols in foods.

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The FruitFlex product is highly concentrated, with each softgel capsule delivering over 100mg of anthocyanins, 20mg of flavones and 30mg of tannins (those are all names of some of the natural medicines found in cherries). You'd have to chew your way through a whole lot of cherries to get the same nutrition. Plus, softgels are easy to take to work or carry on a plane. They're portable and convenient, and this particular supplement contains absolutely no chemical preservatives or fillers. The soft gel capsule is made primarily out of gelatin and beeswax.

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Preparation: One ampule corresponds to 4 mg flavones in 0.9% NaCl. Daily Dosage: Infusion (as a tea)-Pour boiling water over 1 tsp. of finely cut drug and strain after 5 to 10 minutes (1 tsp - 1 g drug). Intravenously-1 to 2 ampules daily. Intramuscularly- 1 ampule daily. HORSE CHESTNUT SEEDS Mode of Administration: Available in liquid and solid preparations for internal use; semi-solid preparations for external use; and parenterally for homeopathic use.

The Science of Flavonoids Erich Grotewold See book keywords and concepts

The 2S-flavanone is a critical intermediate for formation of several flavonoid classes whose biosynthesis branches at this point, including flavones, flavonols, flavan-4-ols, anthocyanins, and isoflavonoids, and enzymes that use flavanone as substrate (including flavanone 2-hydroxylase/licodione synthase, flavone synthase II, flavone synthase I, flavanone 3-hydroxylase, flavonoid 3'-hydroxylase, flavanone 4-reductase, and isoflavone synthase) have been shown to be highly stereospecific for the 25-enantiomer (Table 1.8).

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Caffeic acid derivatives: including among others chlorogenic acid, cryptochlorogenic acid Flavonoids: including among others chrysoeriol, vicenin II, lactoyl flavones, for example luteolin-7-lactate, apigenin-7-lactate Volatile oil (traces): including among others camphene, p-cymene, fenchene EFFECTS The bitter ingredients act as a gastric juice stimulant; marru-binic acid acts as a choleretic. In animal experiments, a significant increase of bile secretion was observed after administration of marrubinic acid and its salt.

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Schematic of the flavonoid pathway showing the enzymatic steps leading to the major classes of end products, flavonols, anthocyanins, proanthocyanidins, phlobaphenes, aurones, flavones, and isoflavonoids, which are identified with boxes. Names of the major classes of intermediates are given, with names of specific compounds in italics. Enzymes are indicated with standard abbreviations in bold; names of cytochrome P4S0 monooxygenases that may function as membrane anchors for other flavonoid enzymes are underlined.

Among the types of flavonoids produced by these plants are chalcones, flavonols, and flavones (Markham, 1988), which are derived from the first three enzymes of the flavonoid pathway (Figure 7.1). In addition, EST (expressed sequence tags) databases report sequences that appear to represent these three enzymes: chalcone synthase, chalcone-flavanone isomerase, and flavanone 3-hydroxylase. All three enzymes appear to have been derived via gene duplication from genes coding for enzymes of primary metabolism.

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It is this phytochemical content, in fact, that is responsible PRINCIPAL GROUPS OF PHYTOCHEMICALS FOUND IN FRUITS AND VEGETABLES Family Polyphenols Terpenes Sulfur compounds (sulfides) Saponins Flavonoids Phenolic acids Non-flavonoids —\ Carotenoids Monoterpenes Diallyl sulfides Isothiocyanates Triterpenoids Steroids Subclass Anthocyanidins flavones Flavanols Flavanones Flavonols Isoflavones Tanins Hydroxycinnamates Hydroxybenzoates Stibenes Coumarins Lignans Table 7 for the organoleptic properties that are so characteristic of these foods (bitterness, as-tringency, odour . . .

The Science of Flavonoids Erich Grotewold See book keywords and concepts

Flavonoids also are among many of the allelopathic agents that plants produce to reduce competition. flavones from rice leaves inhibited weed growth but not rice biomass, and luteolin from chrysanthemum also inhibited weed biomass (Kong et al, 2004; Beninger and Hall, 2005). Quercetin-3-dimethylether, naringenin, and eriodictyol found in Dittichia root exudates induced agravitropic growth in lettuce seeds (Levizou et al, 2004).

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Standardized Extract: Consists of 24 percent ginkgo flavones, 8 percent terpenes. Take 60-120 mg twice per day. Safety Rating: ? ? xli Safety Issues: Avoid using ginkgo in patients with vasodilative headaches. It can occasionally cause headaches in sensitive people. There also are conflicting reports of ginkgo causing bleeding of the eyes. Herb/Drug Interactions: Some authors recommend against using ginkgo with blood-thinning medication. A recent study found no significant interaction between ginkgo and warfarin (Coumadin) in the usual dose levels.

Ginkgo, which consists of 26 percent ginkgo flavones and 6 percent terpenes, is a good example of real standardization. Other products that meet these parameters are milk thistle, cur-cumin (made from turmeric), and saw palmetto (which consists of 85 to 95 percent fatty sterols). These products are highly concentrated and they no longer represent the whole herb, so they are now considered to be phytopharmaceuticals.

Nutrition in the Prevention and Treatment of Disease Ann M. Coulston and Carol J. Boushey See book keywords and concepts

These include vitamin E, biotin, zinc, flavones, and catechins [30]. 3. Epigenetic Alterations Alterations of DNA structure other than base pair changes can also affect gene expression. Important among these are DNA methylation and alterations in histones. There is evidence that there may be contributions to carcinogenesis by both an overall decrease in DNA methylation, global hypo-methylation, and by an increase of the methylation (hypermethylation) of the promoters of particular genes, in particular tumor suppressor genes, silencing them.

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GO CRAZY FOR CITRUS The whole citrus family is loaded with synergy because it boasts awesome amounts of the phytochemical subgroup flavones, which are believed to have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antithrombotic, and antiatherogenic action in the body. Oranges offer two carotenoids: lutein and zeaxanthin. Citrus also contains vitamin C, which was named in several synergistic partnerships in this book, plus potassium.

PDR for Herbal Medicines Joerg Gruenwald, Ph.D. See book keywords and concepts

The anti-inflammatory effect is caused by the camomile flavones. INDICATIONS AND USAGE ¦ Common cold ¦ Cough/bronchitis ¦ Fevers and colds ¦ Inflammation of the skin ¦ Inflammation of the mouth and pharynx ¦ Liver and gallbladder complaints ¦ Loss of appetite ¦ Tendency to infection ¦ Wounds and burns Chamomile is used internally for inflammatory diseases of the gastrointestinal tract with gastrointestinal spasms. Externally, the drug is used for skin and mucous membrane inflammations, pulpitis, gingivitis, respiratory catarrh, and ano-genital inflammation.

Caffeic acid derivatives: including among others chlorogenic acid, cryptochlorogenic acid Flavonoids: including among others chrysoeriol, vicenin II, lactoyl flavones, for example luteolin-7-lactate, apigenin-7-lactate Volatile oil (traces): including among others camphene, p-cymene, fenchene EFFECTS The bitter ingredients act as a gastric juice stimulant; marrubinic acid acts as a choleretic.

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Three Methylated flavones from Thymus vulgaris. Phytochemistry 21; 2581-2583. 1982 Ernst E, Marz R, Sieder C. A controlled multi-centre study of herbal versus synthetic secretolytic drugs for acute.bronchitis. Phytomedicine 4 (4); 287-293. 1997 Haraguchi H et al., Antiperoxidative components in Thymus vulgaris. In: PM 62(3):217-221. 1996. Mossa JS, Al-Yahya MA, Hassan MM. Phytochemical Characteristics and Spectroscopy of the Volatile Oil of Thymus vulgaris Growing in Saudi Arabia. Int J Crude Drug Res. 25; 26-34.

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The active constituents (ginkgo flavones and terpenes) are not water soluble, so using a tea of this herb has little or no benefit. I use the tincture for mild circulatory deficiencies and the standardized extracts for more serious cerebral or circulation deficits. There has been significant research on the use of the standardized product for people with poor cerebral circulation, degenerative effects of Alzheimer's disease and senile dementia, poor memory, hearing loss, tinnitus, erectile dysfunction, atherosclerosis, varicose veins, and peripheral neuropathies.

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The oil is said to be anticoagulative. The flavones are said to improve the contractility and pumping ability of cardiac muscle, reduce peripheral resistance, and promote vascular elasticity. indications and usage Unproven Uses: The drug is used as an infection prophylaxis, in particular during the time just before spring and during periods of convalescence. It is used externally as a treatment for radiation damage, such as x-ray damage and sunburn, and as fatty oil for the treatment of wounds.

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One system breaks flavonoids into isoflavones, anthocyanidins, flavans, flavonols, flavones, and fla-vanones.1 Some of the best-known flavonoids, such as genistein in soy (page 587), and quercetin (page 580) in onions, can be considered subcategories of categories. Although they are all structurally related, their functions are different. Flavonoids also include hesperidin, rutin, citrus flavonoids, and a variety of other supplements.

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It is a very broad category that is further broken down into dozens of classifications such as flavonoids, flavones, and so forth. The anticancer effects of phytoestrogens are the subject of hundreds of scientific studies. Soy Isoflavones Soy contains phytoestrogens known as isoflavones. Daidzein, coumestrol, and genistein ate the most studied. Isoflavone supplements contain a mixture of many different types of these compounds. Researchers have barely scratched the surface of understanding what they can do.

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In a study that has not been described in detail, a choleretic effect caused by the flavones and flavonoids was proved. indications and usage Unproven Uses: Folk medicine uses include gout, hematuria, colitis, and loss of hair. precautions and adverse reactions No health hazards or side effects are known in conjunction with the proper administration of designated therapeutic dosages. dosage No information is available. literature Bauer R, Neues von "immunmodulierenden Drogen" und "Drogen mit antiallergischer und antiinflammatorischer Wirkung". In: ZPT 14(l):23-24. 1993.

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