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HERBAL MEDICINE

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HERBAL MEDICINE

Introduction– What is herbal medicine– Preparation and forms of herbal medicine

Safety– Standardization– risks– Methods on evaluating benefits and safety

Examples of Herbal Medicine– Top ten herbs approved by DOH– Proven effective herbal medicine– Potentially dangerous herbs and misleading claims

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WHAT IS HERBAL MEDICINE?

An herb is a plant or plant part used for its scent,

flavor or therapeutic properties

Herbal medicine products are dietary supplements thatpeople take to improve their health

some can cause health problems, some are not effective and some may interact with other drugs

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HOW ARE HERBS SOLD?fresh or dried products

liquid or solid extracts - tablets, capsules, powders and tea bags

– Ex: fresh ginger root; dried ginger root is sold packaged in tea bags, capsules, or tablets; and liquid preparations made from ginger

root are also sold

A particular group of chemicals or a single chemical may be isolated & sold as a dietary supplement, usually in tablet or capsule form

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HOW ARE HERBS PREPARED?

TEA– made by adding boiling water to fresh or dried

botanicals and steeping them

DECOCTION – simmered in boiling water for longer periods than teas

TINCTURE– made by soaking a botanical in a solution of alcohol and water.

EXTRACTEXTRACT - made by soaking the botanical in a liquid that removes - made by soaking the botanical in a liquid that removes specific types of chemicalsspecific types of chemicals

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SAFETY: ARE HERBAL MEDICINES STANDARDIZED?

Standardization– process that manufacturers may use to ensure

batch-to-batch consistency of their products– may involve identifying specific chemicals that

can be used to manufacture a consistent product.

– can also provide a measure of quality control.

Dietary supplements are not required to be standardized in the United States

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SAFETY: ARE HERBAL MEDICINES GENERALLY

SAFE?

safety of a herb depends on many things– chemical makeup, how it works in the body, how

it is prepared, and the dose used

Herbal supplements can act in the same way as drugs

Some are known to interact with medications in ways that cause health problems

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SAFETY: ARE HERBAL MEDICINES GENERALLY

SAFE?

it is best to use herbal medicine under the guidance of a medical professional

The active ingredients in many herbs and herbal supplements are not known

Some herbal supplements have been found to be contaminated with metals, unlabeled prescription drugs, microorganisms, or other substances.

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What methods are used to evaluate the health benefits and

safety of a botanical dietary supplement?

history of use

laboratory studies using cell or animal studies

Studies involving people (individual case reports, observational studies, and clinical trials) relevant to how botanical dietary supplements are

used

systematic review to summarize and evaluate a group of clinical trials that meet certain criteria

meta-analysis which includes a statistical analysis of data combined from many studies

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http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/herbalmedicine.html

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TOP TEN MEDICINAL PLANTS APPROVED BY DOH

1. Akapulko (Cassia alata) - "bayabas-bayabasan" / "ringworm bush“; is used to treat ringworms and skin fungal infections

2. Ampalaya (Momordica charantia) - "bitter gourd" / "bitter melon“; it most known as a treatment of diabetes (diabetes mellitus), for the non-insulin dependent patients

3. Bawang (Allium sativum) - "garlic“; mainly reduces cholesterol in the blood and hence, helps control blood pressure

4. Bayabas (Psidium guajava) - "guava“; primarily used as an antiseptic, to disinfect wounds; can be used as a mouth wash to treat tooth decay and gum infection

5. Lagundi (Vitex negundo) - "5-leaved chaste tree“; It's main use is for the relief of coughs and asthma.

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TOP TEN MEDICINAL PLANTS APPROVED BY DOH6. Niyog-niyogan (Quisqualis indica L.) -  vine known as

"Chinese honey suckle“; effective in the elimination of intestinal worms, particularly the Ascaris and Trichina.

7. Sambong (Blumea balsamifera)- “Blumea camphora”; A diuretic that helps in the excretion of urinary stones. It can also be used as an edema.

8. Tsaang Gubat (Ehretia microphylla Lam.) - Prepared like tea, this herbal medicine is effective in treating intestinal motility and also used as a mouth wash

9. Ulasimang Bato (Peperomia pellucida) - "pansit-pansitan“; effective in fighting arthritis and gout.

10. Yerba Buena (Clinopodium douglasii) – “Peppermint”; used as an analgesic to relive body aches and pain

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USES BASED ON SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE Grade

High cholesterol small reductions in total blood cholesterol and low-density

lipoproteins ("bad cholesterol") over short periods of time (4 to 12 weeks). Effects on high-density lipoproteins ("good

cholesterol") are not clear. Well-designed and longer studies are needed in this area.

B

Anti-fungal (applied to the skin) Several studies describe the application of garlic to the skin to

treat fungal infections, including yeast infections.C

Anti-platelet effects (blood thinning) The effects of garlic on platelet aggregation have been

assessed in several human trials. Because garlic has been associated with several cases of bleeding, therapy should be

applied with caution.

C

Atherosclerosis ("hardening" of the arteries) Preliminary research in humans suggests that deposits of

cholesterol in blood vessels may not grow as quickly in people who take garlic.

C

Proven Effective Herbal Medicine: GARLIC

A: Strong scientific evidence for this use; B: Good scientific evidence for this use; C: Unclear scientific evidence for this use;

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Familial hypercholesterolemia Familial hypercholesterolemia is a genetic

disorder in which very high cholesterol levels run in families.

C

Heart attack prevention in patients with known heart disease

It is not clear if garlic prevents future heart attacks in people who have already had a heart

attack. The effects of garlic on cholesterol levels may be beneficial in such patients.

C

High blood pressure garlic can lower blood pressure by a small

amount, but larger, well-designed studies are needed to confirm this possible effect.

C

Proven Effective Herbal Medicine: GARLIC

A: Strong scientific evidence for this use; B: Good scientific evidence for this use; C: Unclear scientific evidence for this use;

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Side Effects and Warnings – Bad breath, body odor, and allergic reactions; rash or skin

burns, both in people taking garlic therapy and in food preparers handling garlic

– Other reported side effects include dizziness, increased sweating, headache, itching, fever, chills, asthma flares, and runny nose.

– Bleeding is a potentially serious side effect of garlic use, including bleeding after surgery and spontaneous bleeding.

Interactions with Drugs – garlic may increase the risk of bleeding when taken with

drugs that also increase the risk of bleeding. Examples include aspirin, anticoagulants, anti-platelet drugs and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs

– Garlic may lower blood sugar levels. Caution is advised when using medications that may also lower blood sugar.

Proven Effective Herbal Medicine: GARLIC

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Proven Effective Herbal Medicine:My Marvel TAHEEBO HERBAL

CAPSULE/TEA

• An evergreen tree, with rosy colored flowers, belonging to the Bignonia family. The medicinal part of the tree is the bark, specifically in the inner lining called "phloem".

• endemic in the mountains of South America, utilized for over two thousand years to help cure diverse forms of diseases. The Inca's referred to Taheebo as "TAJY", meaning "The Divine Tree" because of it's potency to combat multifarious diseases.

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Proven Effective Herbal Medicine:My Marvel TAHEEBO HERBAL

CAPSULE/TEA

• Voluminous clinical works affirmed the encouraging results of the Taheebo to combat diverse kinds of ailments such as: Allergies, Arthritis, Asthma, Colds, Diarrhea, Dysmenorrheal, Diabetes, Fever, Flu, Goiter, Hemorrhoids, Hepatitis, Hypertension, Infections, Insomnia, Kidney Trouble, Migraine, Rheumatism, Skin Diseases, Sinusitis,Tumor.

• Scientists and medical practitioners concur that Taheebo is a powerful:

• Analgesic eliminates pain• Anti-oxidant promotes production of healthy cells• Decongestant clears air passage of the lungs• Diuretic promotes better urine flow• Hypothensive maintains the natural equilibrium of blood

and prevents the rise of cholesterol

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Proven Effective Herbal Medicine:CHARANTIA Ampalaya Food

Supplement

first made into commercial tea and capsule products when Charantia Ampalaya Food Supplement was launched by Herbcare Corporation in 2001.

Through a special dehydration process, Oribiana said that Charantia preserves Ampalaya’s key compounds, assuring users that they’re getting the full blood sugar-lowering benefit of the plant, particularly the plant insulin, polypeptide-P.

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Proven Effective Herbal Medicine:CHARANTIA Ampalaya Food

Supplement

Ampalaya is the only medicinal plant approved for diabetes. It has the most number of scientific reports among plants for diabetes, one factor that convinced the DOH to recommend it.

A review of these studies by Dr. William Torres (former Bureau of Food and Drugs Director) released last January 2004 concludes that

“Ampalaya [Momordica charantia L.] fruits, leaves, seeds and other parts, when used as dry powders, extracts, decoctions, fresh or cooled, have clearly demonstrated hypoglycemic activity.” Researchers have identified the key compounds present in Ampalaya, notably polypeptide-P, a plant insulin found only in the Ampalaya. Similar to animal insulin, polypeptide-P lowers elevated blood sugar levels.

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Proven Effective Herbal Medicine:LAGUNDI

scientific name: Vitex negundo; shrub that grows in the Philippines has been clinically tested to be effective in the treatment of colds, flu, bronchial asthma, chronic bronchitis and pharyngitis Studies have shown that Lagundi canprevent the body's production of leukotrienes which are released

during an asthma attack. Lagundi contains Chrysoplenol D. A substance with anti-histamine properties and muscle relaxant.

The leaves, flowers, seeds and root of Lagundi can all be used as herbal medicine.

Today, Lagundi is available in capsule form and syrup for cough.

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Potentially Dangerous Herbs

• Bloodroot– promoted as an expectorant purgative, stimulant and plaque and cavity

preventer– has caused death when used to induce vomiting

• Chaparral tea– claimed to be an antioxidant and pain reliever– has caused liver failure, necessitating liver transplantation

• Comfrey– used to promote wound healing (and formerly to relieve ulcers of the bowel,

stomach, liver, and gallbladder)– has caused liver problems and cancer.

• Kambucha tea– made from mushroom cultures and used as a cure-all, has caused death from

a blood acid disorder. • Ma huang or ephedra

– an ingredient in many diet pills– can cause psychotic behavior, seizures, irregular heartbeats, heart attack,

stroke, and death• Pennyroyal

– used to induce menstruation and treat colds, fevers, and the flu– has caused liver failure, kidney failure, coma, and death

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Misleading Claims

• Mistletoe – has been falsely touted as a cure for cancer

• Pau d'Arco tea – has been falsely touted as a cure for cancer

and AIDS