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tions. In vitro augments interferon response and acts synergistically with administered interferon
(KEB) (perhaps making it useful in viral hepatosis). At 200 mg/kg root extract (that would be 20
g in me) increases human urine output by 64% and sodium excretion by 14.5%; this could be
useful in cardiac patients, and it is demonstrated effective in angina pectoris (KEB). At levels of
1.25 mg/ml aqueous extracts increases 16% the incidence of aberrant cells in vitro (MAB). LD50
astragalus = 39,800 ipr mouse (MAB), LDlo = >100,000 mg/kg orl rat (BO2).HU-ZHANG, MEXICAN BAMBOO
(Fallopia japonica (Houtt.) Ronse Decr.) +++Synonym: Polygonum cuspidatum Siebold & Zucc., Reynoutria japonica Houtt.
Activities (Hu-Zhang) — Antiaggregant (1; LAF); Antialzheimeran (1; COX; FNF); Antiarthritic
(1; COX; FNF); Antibacterial (1; LAF); Anticancer (1; COX; FNF); Antihistaminic (1; LAF);
Antiinflammatory (1; COX; FNF); Antioxidant (1; COX; LAF); Antitussive (1; LAF); Antiviral (1;
LAF); COX-2 Inhibitor (1; COX; FNF); Diuretic (1; DAA; FNF); Emmenagogue (1; DAA; FNF);
Gonadotropic (1; DAA); Glutathionigenic (1; COX; FNF); Hepatoprotective (1; LAF); Hypotensive
(1; LAF); Hypotriglyceridemic (1; LAF); Lipolytic (1; LAF); PTK-Inhibitor (1; LAF); Stomachic
(f; DAA); Vasodilator (1; LAF).
Indications (Hu-Zhang) — Abscess (1; DAA; FNF); Alzheimer’s (1; COX; FNF); Amenorrhea
(f; DAA; LAF); Appendicitis (1; DAA; LAF); Arthrosis (1; COX; FNF); Athlete’s Foot (f; LAF);
Bacteria (1; LAF); Boil (1; DAA; FNF); Bronchosis (1; LAF); Bruise (1; DAA; FNF); Burn (f;
DAA; LAF); Cancer (1; COX; FNF); Congestion (f; DAA); Cough (f; LAF); Coxsackie (1;
LAF); Cramp (f; DAA); Dermatosis (f; LAF); Dysmenorrhea (1; DAA; FNF); Edema (1; COX;
DAA); Favus (f; LAF); Fever (1; COX; DAA; FNF); Flu (1; LAF); Gonorrhea (f; LAF); Gout
(f; DAA); Hepatosis (1; DAA; LAF); Herpes (1; LAF); High Blood Pressure (1; LAF); Hyper-
lipemia (f; LAF); Infection (f; LAF); Inflammation (1; COX; FNF); Jaundice (1; DAA; LAF;
FNF); Leukocytopenia (f; LAF); Lymphadenosis (1; COX; DAA; FNF); Pain (1; COX; LAF);
Pleurisy (1; DAA; FNF); Snakebite (1; DAA; FNF); Sore (f; LAF); Virus (1; LAF); Water
Retention (1; DAA; FNF).
Dosages (Hu-Zhang) — Having eaten the young shoots, which I consider food farmacy, and would
not hesitate myself to take this at levels suggested for Fo Ti: 4–5(–16) g dry root or 8–16 (–40 ml
fluid extract).
Contraindications, Interactions, and Side Effects (Hu-Zhang) — Not covered (AHP; KOM;
PH2). As the best source of resveratrol, a COX-2 inhibitor, this herb shares many of the activities
of the so-called miracle aspirin. See also Fo-Ti, which shares many chemicals with Hu-Zhang.HWEMA (Corynanthe pachycera K. Schumann) +Activities (Hwema) — Analgesic (1; PH2); Anesthetic (1; PH2); Antiacetylcholinesterase (1;
HDN); Antiadrenergic (1; HDN); Antidote (f; HDN); Antiserotonin (1; HDN); Antispasmodic (1;
PH2); Aphrodisiac (1; HDN); Astringent (1; HDN); Bitter (1; HDN); CNS-Active (1; PH2); CNS-
Stimulant (1; HDN); Convulsant (1; PH2); Curare (1; HDN); Hypoglycemic (1; HDN); Hypotensive
(1; PH2); Piscicide (1; HDN); Sedative (1; HDN); Sympatholytic (1; HDN); Vasodilator (1; HDN).
Indications (Hwema) — Cardiopathy (f; HDN); Cold (f; PH2); Cough (f; HDN); Cramp (1; PH2);
Diarrhea (1; HDN); Diabetes (1; HDN); Fever (f; HDN; PH2); High Blood Pressure (1; PH2);
Insomnia (1; HDN); Leprosy (f; PH2); Malaria (f; HDN; PH2); Nephrosis (f; HDN); Nervousness
(1; HDN); Pain (1; PH2).