Guest guest Posted January 3, 2003 Report Share Posted January 3, 2003 Dear List, In an article published in " The American Journal Of The Medical Sciences \ October2002 Vl324 " , titled 'Phytoestrogens:A viable Option?' there is a discussion on dang gui from which i quote: 'Dang gui also contains a carcinogenic essential oil, and some recommend that " all unnecessary exposure to dang gui should be avoided " '. A quick search at MedScape also reveals dang gui contains several ingredients which are potentially carcinogenic. The reference from both articles leads to the same source: -Israel D, Youngskin EQ. Herbal therapies for perimenopausal and menopausal complaints. Pharmacotherapy 1997;17:970-84. Though Medscape has some more references. Its the first time i stumble upon this information. Any comments? Dan Levin L.Ac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2003 Report Share Posted January 3, 2003 Dear Dan, Thank you for raising this question. I too read that Dang Gui was toxic, in the opinion of a gynecologist at University of San Francisco (I think) some months ago, and I tried to contact that doctor, I can't remember her name now, but was unable. Then I dropped it. What does Israel Youngskin say about Dang Gui? Julie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2003 Report Share Posted January 3, 2003 , " Danny Levin <lvds@n...> " < lvds@n...> wrote: 'Dang gui also contains a carcinogenic essential oil, and some > recommend that " all unnecessary exposure to dang gui should be > avoided " '. many essential oils are carcinogenic and neurotoxic when isolated, concentrated and fed to rats in huge doses. this includes oils found in common food products. this is a red herring and the use of the whole herb has no evidence of carcinogenicity whatsoever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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