Chinese herbs: a clinical review of Astragalus, Ligusticum, and Schizandrae.
Although Astragalus, Ligusticum and Schizandrae have a long history of medicinal use within the traditional Chinese system, only recently has the West begun to understand their pharmacological possibilities and clinical applications. Astragalus has demonstrated a wide range of immunopotentiating effects and has proven efficacious as an adjunct cancer therapy. Ligusticum, and its active components, have been investigated for enhancement of the immune system, treatment of ischemic disorders, and as an anti-inflammatory. Clinically, the hepato-protective and antioxidant actions of Schizandrae have proven beneficial in the treatment of chronic viral hepatitis.
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D000818:Animals; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004357:Drug Synergism; D004365:Drugs, Chinese Herbal / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006505:Hepatitis / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D007107:Immune System / Q000187:drug effects; D007511:Ischemia / Q000188:drug therapy
D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D000970:Antineoplastic Agents; D004365:Drugs, Chinese Herbal