Research validation of herbs

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Several posts have suggested the value and need for clinical research on TCM ingredients/formulas. Here's a real research case:

 

A formula containing 6 TCM ingredients has shown in two human, double blind, placebo controlled, randomized studies to more than double the clearance of lactic acid build-up in the blood from exercise (p<0.05). This improved lactate clearance has also shown to have a direct effect on improving exercise performance capacity. The ingredients are: ling zhi, mi huan jun, xia cao, ren shen, ci wu jia, and chen pi. Process and raw material standards as well as marker compound targets were established prior to undertaking the research. The dosage was about 1gm per day for 30 days.

 

1) What does that tell us, if anything, about the appropriate use of those ingredients in other formulas?

2) What might be the TCM explanation for this outcome?

 

Stephen Morrissey

 

 

Frances Gander [fgander]Wednesday, June 19, 2002 8:38 PM Subject: Re: patient adviceI recommend the type of stretching that involves opening the joint spaces in a gentle way. Many times the type of cranking, ballistic stretching routines I've seen people doing before running or aerobics sessions actually tightens the joints and creates tension which may predispose to injury. The warm-up methods in the following two books are what I recommend: Stretching and Body Opening and Stretching by Eo Omwake, available from Wayfarer: 800-888-9119. They are martial arts-derived and that's why they are so all-inclusive and excellent. Frances Al Stone wrote: wrote: > > I just read that recent studies have shown that stretching before exercise actually increases the chance of injuries. Many experts are now advising to do one's stretching at a different time from aerobics or strength training. However, one should still warm up to full capacity. Wonder what that means, to "warm up to full capacity"? Different from stretching out? -- Al Stone L.Ac. <AlStone http://www.BeyondWellBeing.com Pain is inevitable, suffering is optional. Chinese Herbal Medicine, a voluntary organization of licensed healthcare practitioners, matriculated students and postgraduate academics specializing in Chinese Herbal Medicine, provides a variety of professional services, including board approved online continuing education.