Herb blend

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Would anyone care to tell me what 'temperature' these herbs are, what the

total blend would be - and anything else you 'see', like what you would and

would not use it for? It is a blend which several folk I know are using for

horses with metabolic/endocrine problems:

 

Eleutherococcus senticosus

Schizandra chinensis

Rhodiola rosea

Echinopanax elatus

 

Cheers

 

Jackie

[Guest guest]

This is not a traditional formula. Only 2 herbs are chinese.

They are not being used for traditional functions, but according

to modern research. It is a product called APF as if you didn't

know. Below is a few links to follow up on if you are interested.

 

Michael

 

Eleutherococcus senticosus, Siberian ginseng, Acanthopanax Root,

Wu Jia Shen (Ci Wu Jia), wu jai pi (bark of), acrid bitter warm

Siberian ginseng's best-known function is that it helps the body

fight stress. Several studies have shown it to improve capillary

function, ameliorate resistance to disease and fatigue, and

increase stamina and concentration.

 

http://www.acupuncturetoday.com/herbcentral/siber_ginseng.html

http://www.holistic-online.com/Herbal-Med/_Herbs/h52.htm

http://www.craneherb.com/Products/Product001068

 

Schizandra chinensis, Wu Wei Zi, sour, slightly warm

Astringent,

http://www.acupuncturetoday.com/herbcentral/schisandra.html

http://www.craneherb.com/herbs/herb10179

 

Rhodiola rosea

Rhodiola rosea is a legendary adaptogenic tonifier that comes

from the polar arctic regions of Eastern Siberia. Among traditional

people there it is highly valued as a strengthening tonic to increase

physical and mental stamina.

 

Echinopanax elatus

 

As if you did not know this product is called " APF for Horses "

 

APF enhances cellular function, supports the immune system,

increases the positive adaptive response to stress, aids in

recovery from exhaustive physical work and protects the

energy cycle. APF is an adaptogen, a water-alcohol extract

of the following herbs: Eleutherococcus senticosus,

Schizandra chinensis, Rhodiola rosea, and Echinopanax elatus.

 

from-http://www.horseshowproducts.com/equine_supplements.html

 

Adaptogens have also been used successfully to help heal ulcers,

currently a topic of considerable interest to every trainer,

owner or rider of a performance horse. In particular,

Schizandra chinensis (Chinese Magnolia Vine) is believed to

help suppress excessive stomach acid. It is also valuable for

its ability to improve recovery from fatigue and exhaustive

physical work, and to increase the quantitative and

qualitative ability for performing physical work.

In a published study done in 1989 entitled,

" Studies on the Effect of Schizandra chinensis Extract

on Horses Submitted to Exercise and Maximum Effort " ,

Schizandra chinensis was shown to " augment the utilization

of oxygen and improve the gaseous exchange in the lungs and cells.

This in turn would result in a better recovery of the respiratory

frequency after an intense physical effort. "

 

Rhodiola rosea (Golden Root) has been shown to increase the

utilization of lipids (fats) as an energy source, another area of

great interest in performance horses of all types, especially

endurance. Finally Echinopanax elatus (Asian Devil's Club) has been

shown to have a beneficial effect on both blood sugar and cardiac

function.

 

http://www.naturalelixir.com/stresscontrol.html

 

 

 

Chinese Traditional Medicine, " jackie " <jackie@n...> wrote:

> Would anyone care to tell me what 'temperature' these herbs are, what the

> total blend would be - and anything else you 'see', like what you would and

> would not use it for? It is a blend which several folk I know are using for

> horses with metabolic/endocrine problems:

>

> Eleutherococcus senticosus

> Schizandra chinensis

> Rhodiola rosea

> Echinopanax elatus

>

> Cheers

>

> Jackie

[Guest guest]

> This is not a traditional formula. Only 2 herbs are chinese.

> They are not being used for traditional functions, but according

> to modern research. It is a product called APF as if you didn't

> know.

 

I did! I didn't know only two were chinese, but I was interested in the TCM

perspective rather than the western, because I am finding the paradigm

fascinating, and the consideration of each herb's properties in blending

particularly so. I'd be interested to know from a TCM perspective which

types of cases it would be suitable for, and which not. A lot of the herbs

on my list of possibles are contraindicated in yin deficiency states for

instance, it seems (been trawling through the archives).

 

Jackie