Ben-Erik van Wyk
See book keywords and concepts |  Burdock root also contains triterpenoids, polyacetylenes and lignans, to which the medicinal uses (for skin complaints, rheumatism and as diuretic) are ascribed.
Arenga pinnata sugar palm
Sugar palm Palm sugar
Description The sugar palm (also called aren or gomuti palm) is a single-stemmed tree of up to 15 m in height, with long dissected leaves, pendulous male or female flower clusters and round fruits. Numerous other palms used for sugar tapping are listed under Hyphaenepetersiana. |
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See book keywords and concepts |  Flaxseed contains generous amounts of compounds called lignans, which help control endometrial (and maybe breast) cancer. Endometriosis is not the same as endometrial cancer, but because both involve uncontrolled growth of endometrial tissue, I'd suggest that you try flaxseed for preventing or treating endometriosis.
Flaxseed might be particularly helpful for anyone who is not a vegetarian. Vegetarians have high blood and urine levels of lignans, while eating meat suppresses lignans substantially. |
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Leslie Taylor, ND
See book keywords and concepts |  The main plant chemicals in chanca piedra include alkaloids, astragalin, bre-vifolin, carboxylic acids, corilagin, cymene, ellagic acid, ellagitannins, gallocat-echins, geraniin, hypophyllanthin, lignans, lintetralins, lupeols, methyl salicylate, niranthin, nirtetralin, niruretin, nirurin, nirurine, niruriside, norse-curinines, phyllanthin, phyllanthine, phyllanthenol, phyllochrysine, phylte-tralin, repandusinic acids, quercetin, quercetol, quercitrin, rutin, saponins, triacontanal, and tricontanol. |
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See book keywords and concepts |  These researchers suggest that the beneficial effects of plant lignans (such as found in flaxseed oil) on hormone-dependent cancers may be linked to their binding affinity to SHBG. The most potent known lignans in this respect are constituents of nettle root. In addition to inhibiting SHBG binding, at least six constituents of nettle root inhibit aromatase, reducing conversion of androgens to estrogens (Schottner et al. 1997a, 1997b, 1998).
Combining nettle root with pygeum results in a stronger synergistic inhibition. |
by Michael Murray, N.D. and Joseph Pizzorno, N.D.
See book keywords and concepts | | HEALTH BENEFITS
Alfalfa sprouts, along with soybeans, clover, and flaxseed, are the most significant dietary sources of phytoestrogens, beneficial compounds that include isoflavones, coumestans, and lignans. A number of studies in humans, animals, and cell culture systems suggest that dietary phytoestrogens play an important role in the prevention of menopausal symptoms, osteoporosis, cancer, and heart disease. | | In addition to the phytoestrogen effect, flaxseed lignans bind to male hormone receptors and promote the elimination of testosterone. In a study conducted at the Duke University Medical Center and Durham Veterans Affairs Medical Center involving men with prostate cancer, a low-fat diet (in which fat represented no more than 20 percent of total calories) supplemented with 30 grams (roughly 2 tablespoons) of ground flaxseed reduced serum testosterone by 15 percent, slowed the growth rate of cancer cells, and increased the death rate of cancer cells after only thirty-four days. |
Tanya Harter Pierce
See book keywords and concepts |  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. |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
See article keywords and concepts |  You probably also know that flax contains lignans, which boost immune system function, and that contain good, healthy fiber that reduces your risk of colorectal cancer and enhances digestive health. There are also many other phytonutrients in flaxseed, but we won't go into that. Suffice it to say, this is an excellent ingredient. And you'll notice they used sprouted flax seeds instead of just tossing in dry flax seeds. When they've sprouted they have a much higher nutritional content. |
James A. Howenstine, MD
See book keywords and concepts |  Estrogen is a suspected risk factor for breast cancer. lignans are converted in the intestine to a form that binds to estrogen receptors. They also increase the production in the body of sex binding globulins, which remove excess estrogen from the body.
A Finnish study in the 1980's found that women with breast cancer had low levels of lignans in their urine and women who did not have breast cancer had much higher levels of lignans in their urine.
Fiber
Flaxseed (linseed) is an excellent source of dietary fiber. Fiber corrects constipation, softens the stool and helps remove cholesterol. |
Dianne Onstad
See book keywords and concepts |  These hormonelike substances produce a number of protective effects against breast cancer. lignans are also found in many other seeds, grains, and legumes. Studies show that omnivorous women with breast cancer typically excrete much lower levels of lignans in their urine than do vegetarian women.
BYPRODUCTS
Fresh flaxseed oil is known for its rich golden color, delicate nutty taste, and ease of digestion. |
by Michael Murray, N.D. and Joseph Pizzorno, N.D.
See book keywords and concepts | | Therapeutic levels of folic acid and magnesium also retains excellent protection for the heart and cardiovascular system, while magnesium and the lignans can be an excellent help to women experiencing menopausal symptoms. Finally, pantothenic acid and riboflavin are B vitamins very useful to help someone who has too much stress and anxiety, both of which may deplete these nutrients.
HOW TO SELECT AND STORE
The freshest sea vegetables are sold in airtight packaging. |
Phyllis A. Balch, CNC
See book keywords and concepts |  Contains lignans, nordihydro-gualaretic acid (NGDA), and other phytonutrients. Has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and antimicrobal properties.
Maitake extract or
shiitake extract or
reishi extract
As directed on label. As directed on label.
To fight viruses and build resistance to disease.
As directed on label.
Multivitamin and mineral complex
As directed on label.
All nutrients are necessary in balance.
Vitamin A plus
carotenoid complex
and vitamin E
25,000 IU daily. If you are pregnant, do not exceed 10,000 IU daily.
200 IU daily. | | The lignans are removed during conversion to oil, so seeds are the only true source.
Garlic Bulb. Phytochemicals: Allicin, beta-
(Allium sativa) carotene, beta-sitosterol, caffeic acid, chlorogenic acid, diallyl-disulfide, ferulic acid, geraniol, kaempferol, linalool, oleanolic acid, p-coumaric acid, phloroglucinol, phytic acid, quercetin, rutin, s-allyl-cysteine, saponin, sinapic acid, stigmasterol. Nutrients: Calcium, folate, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, zinc, vitamins B-|, B2, B3, and C. |
James F. Balch, M.D. and Mark Stengler, N.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  Try to consume 8 to 10 ounces p lytonutrients known as lignans, take 4 table-0 ounces of water.
; these food
Food to Avoid
Do not eat foods that don't come from| thing containing chemicals, additives,
Make every effort to avoid foods that If you absolutely cannot avoid eating skins, or outer layers and to wash the
While there's no evidence that refinfed that too much of it significantly depresses tem may leave you vulnerable to cancer aggressive cancer treatment. Do not includes sodas, candy, cakes, and cookies processed foods. |
by Michael Murray, N.D. and Joseph Pizzorno, N.D.
See book keywords and concepts | | NUTRITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
Flaxseeds are an excellent source of the omega-3 essential fatty acid alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), as well as phytoestrogens known as lignans. They are a very good source of dietary fiber, magnesium, potassium, and manganese. They are also a good source of the minerals phosphorous, iron, and copper.
HEALTH BENEFITS
The major health benefits of flaxseeds are derived from their alpha-linolenic acid and lignan content. |
Dr. Mary Dan Eades
See book keywords and concepts |  Lignans
Almost all cereals and vegetables contain lignans. The highest concentration is found in oil seeds, especially flaxseed. lignans act like estrogen and have antioxidant properties as well. They have been shown to influence sex hormone metabolism and biological activity and more recently, to influence the enzymes in the body's cells, protein sythesis, growth factor action, cancer cell reproduction, and differentiation. What all this means is that these phytochemicals may well be natural cancer-protective compounds. |
Mike Adams
See book keywords and concepts |  You find it in onions, leeks, scallions, chives, shallots, and, most powerfully of all, in gariic. lignans in flax seeds, barley and wheat are antioxidants that attack cell-damaging free radicals. Terpenes in citrus fruits increase the production and activation of a protein that interrupts the undifferentiated, out-of-control growth of breast-cancer cells in rats. Phytosterols in whole grains, legumes, and soy quite literally compete with the estrogens that promote cancer; while they don't destroy these cancer-causing agents, they do deflect them from their path. |
Michael Friedman, ND
See book keywords and concepts |  Siberian ginseng also produces precursors to lignans, such as caffeic acid and coniferlyadehyde, both of which have demonstrated anticancer activity. Isofraxiden is cytotoxic in lymphocytic leukemia in mice and is choleretic.
Applications: Siberian ginseng is one of the more stimulating of the adaptogens and, accordingly, is often used in cases of exhaustion, debility, and depression. After the Chernobyl nuclear incident in Russia, it was used to help with the ill effects of radiation. |
Leslie Taylor, ND
See book keywords and concepts | | Nettle's main plant chemicals include acetophenone, acetylcholine, agglutinins, alkaloids, astragalin, butyric acid, caffeic acids, carbonic acid, chlorogenic acid, chlorophyll, choline, coumaric acid, folacin, formic acid, friedelins, histamine, kaempherols, koproporphyrin, lectins, lecithin, lignans, linoleic acid, linolenic acid, neoolivil, palmitic acid, pantothenic acid, quercetin, quinic acid, scopoletin, secoisolariciresinol, serotonin, sitosterols, stigmasterol, succinic acid, terpenes, violaxanthin, and xanthophylls. |
Jonathan Goodman ND
See book keywords and concepts |  More important, lignans belong to a group of compounds called phytoestrogens. These are plant-based molecules that are similar in structure to human estrogen. Studies suggest that lignans may partially block the effects of estrogen in the bloodstream, which may reduce the risk of some breast cancers. We'll talk more about the link between EFAs, lignans, and cancer in chapter 9. |
John Heinerman
See book keywords and concepts |  Her group suspects the lignans in flaxseed as being responsible for this. Flaxseed contains up to 800 times the concentration of them, which is more than any other food. Thompson believes these lignans may retard the growth of blood vessels in tumor tissue, thereby starving the tumor. "We now have clear proof," she said, "that flaxseed lignans have definite anticancer effects."
FRANKINCENSE
(BOSWELLIA Till RIFFRA)
Frankincense (and myrrh—see separate entry) are prepared from large irregular lumps of light reddish to yellowish-brown gum exuded by several species of trees. |
by Michael Murray, N.D. and Joseph Pizzorno, N.D.
See book keywords and concepts | | Population studies, as well as experimental studies in humans and animals, have demonstrated that lignans exert significant anticancer effects. In one recent study, researchers followed twenty-eight postmenopausal nuns for a year and tracked blood levels of two cancer-related estrogens, estrone sulfate and estradiol. In addition to their normal diets, the nuns received daily supplements of 0,5, or 10 grams of ground flaxseed. Estrogen levels fell significantly in the women taking ground flaxseed, but they remained stable in the control group (those taking no flaxseed). |
Bryan Hanson, PhD
See book keywords and concepts |  Flavonoids, anthocyanidins, tannins, and lignans mentioned elsewhere in this chapter fall into this category. Phenolic acids include such molecules as gallic acid (see Figure 4.29, part a) which have both carboxylic acids and alcohols on an aromatic ring. The term phenolic compounds comes up frequently in Chapter 5's discussion of the antioxidant properties of plants. |
Alan R. Gaby, M.D., Jonathan V. Wright, M.D., Forrest Batz, Pharm.D. Rick Chester, RPh., N.D., DipLAc. George Constantine, R.Ph., Ph.D. Linnea D. Thompson, Pharm.D., N.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  Modern Chinese research suggests that compounds called lignans in schisandra (page 744) promote regeneration of liver tissue that has been damaged by harmful influences, such as hepatitis viruses or alcohol. In a controlled trial, Chinese patients with chronic viral hepatitis were given 500 mg schisandra extract three times daily or liver extract and B vitamins.60 Among those given schisandra, serum glutamic pyruvic transaminase (SGPT) levels declined to normal levels in 68% compared to 44% of the control group. Lower SGPT levels suggest less liver inflammation. |
Michael Friedman, ND
See book keywords and concepts | | Pharmacology: As many as 30 lignans have been identified, including schizandrin, doxyschizandrin, gom-sin, phytosterols, beta-sitosterols, stigmasterols, volatile oil, and vitamins C and E. Gomsin A has been found to increase metabolism of deoxycholic acid, which is an endogenous risk factor for hepatocarcinogenesis.
Fructus Schizandrae (FS) has been found to be effective againstviral and chemical induced hepatitis. |
Amarjit S. Basra
See book keywords and concepts |  Recently, lignans present have been shown to inhibit 5HT binding to its receptors, which would have a net depressant effect on the CNS.14
Kara
Another herbal drug that has spread from its local use in Polynesia to widespread use in Europe and North America is kava (sometimes called
COOH
FIGURE 17.8. The chemical structure of valerenic acid.
CH3COO^ O
FIGURE 17.9. The chemical structure of didrovaltrate. kava-kava), the roots of Piper methysticum Forst. | | Eleutherococcus contains different types of constituents consisting of lignans, coumarins, and sterols, but the overall effects are very similar to those shown by Panax species. The research literature on ginseng and Eleutherococcus is large, and much is literature from the Far East, which is not very accessible, but recent comprehensive reviews are readily available.24
FIGURE 17.21. The chemical structure of protopanaxatriol.
Ashwagandha
Withania somnifera (L. |
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