Indications Adrenal-related fatigue and hypotension. Mechanism of Action Glycyrrhiza contains steroidal saponins credited with many of the supportive effects on the adrenal glands and hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal (HPA) axis. Many adaptogenic plants possess steroidal saponins shown to exert immunomodulating and anabolic activities.1 As a general group of plant steroid-like compounds, saponins have…
Indications Cynara scolymus is used for hyperlipidemia, dyspepsia, nausea, alcohol-induced hangover, liver dysfunction, irritable bowel syndrome, and gallstone prevention. It is also used orally as a diuretic and choleretic to promote bile production. Because bile plays an important role in lipid and cholesterol processing, choleretic agents are often used in…
Indications Cardiovascular conditions such as congestive heart failure, coronary circulation problems, weak cardiac output, hypertension, angina, arrhythmias, and atherosclerosis. Hawthorn is also used as a sedative and anxiolytic. Mechanism of Action Proanthocyanidins, a group of flavonoid compounds in hawthorn berries are credited with much of the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory actions.…
Related Species Convallaria keiskei (Asian or Japanese lily of the valley) Indications For heart conditions with weak cardiac output, cardiac irregularities, or both due to mechanical impediments or arrhythmic forms of heart failure (e.g., mitral stenosis and regurgitation and mild-to-moderate congestive heart failure) associated with symptoms such as edema, palpitations,…
The objective of this review is to summarize the effects and possible mechanisms of action of berberine when applied to various aspects of the cardiovascular system.
