Guest guest Posted May 30, 2005 Report Share Posted May 30, 2005 Dear All: I apologize for the absence...my duties have kept me. Will Very intesrting discussion re jiao gu lan...love it because cooling agents that boost qi are useful. Name Gynostemma pentaphyllum Jiaogulan (Chinese: twisting-vine-orchid) Xiancao (Chinese: herb of immortality) Southern Ginseng Dungkulcha (Korean) Amachazuru (Japanese: sweet tea vine) Family Gynostemma is a member of the Cucurbitaceae or cucumber family. History Gynostemma was first recorded during the Ming Dynasty as an agent used for famines. (1368-1644 AD). Today, evidence of this can be seen in texts for famines. In 1406 Zhu Xiao describes Gynostemma in his medical text Materia Medica for Famine; here, the herb is described mainly as a dietary aid in times of hardship. Later, around 1578 Li Shi Zhen describes Gynostemma in his text Compendium of Materia Medica. This is the earliest reference to the use of Gynostemma as a drug, being used to treat blood in the urine, edema, tumours and trauma. During the Qing Dynasty (1644-1912 AD) Wu Qi Jun again includes Gynostemma in his materia medica, Textual Investigations of Medicinal Plants, and adds a little more detail to the previous texts. Here are some cites (some are missing or removed for redundancy): 2. Ma, Y.L., et al. Therapeutic effect ofjiaogulan in 200 cases of hepatitis B. Hebei Zhong XiYi Jie He Zazhi (HebeiJournal of combined Chinese and Western Medicine). Chinese. 1997; 6(1): 48. 3. Cheng, H.W., et al. Clinical study on theeffect of gypenosides on hyperlipaemia in 46 patients with diabetes mellitus. Shiyong Zhong Xiyi Jiehe Zazhi (Journal of Applied Combined Chinese and Western Medicine). Chinese, 1997; 10(19): 1879. 4. Xu, Shimin; Yao, Li; Wang, Yuanqing.Preparation of Gulanpenisong capsules and tablets containing Gynostemma pentaphyllum saponin and prednisone. Faming Zhuanli Shenqing Gongkai Shuomingshu CN 1,088,783 (Cl. A61K31/70), July 6, 1994. 5. Xu, Shimin; Yao, Li; Wang, Yuanqing.Pharmaceutical tablets containing dexamethasone and Gynostemma pentaphyllum saponins. Faming Zhuanli Shenqing Gongkai Shuomingshu CN 1,089,139 (Cl. A61K31/57), July 13, 1994. 6. Jin, M., et al. Effect of jiaogulan extracton a cell line from human rectal adenocarcinoma. Xian Dai Yin Yong Yao Xue. Chinese. 1992; 9(2): 49. 7. Li, G.Y. Effect of gypenosides on synthesisof DNA and protein of liver carcinoma cells in vitro. Xian Yi Ke Da Xue Xue Bao. Chinese. 1993; 14(2): 14. 8. Li, H. Inhibitory effect of gypenosides onlung cancer cells in vitro. Xi An Yi Ke Da Xue Xue Bao. Chinese. 1994; 15(4): 346. 10. Li, Lin, et al. Protective Effect ofGypenosides Against Oxidative Stress in Phagocytes, Vascular Endothelial Cells and Liver Microsomes. Loma Linda University, Calif. Cancer Biotherapy 1993; 8(3): 263-272. 12. Dai, D.Y., et al. The effect of antioxidantChinese herbs on SOD activity, MDA content and ultrastructural damage of the brain tissue in mice with chronic fluorosis. Zhongguo Di Fan Bing Zazhi (Chinese Journal of Endemic Diseases). Chinese. 1998; 17(4): 226. 13. Cheng, Y.H., et al. The effect of antioxidantChinese herbs on SOD activity, MDA content and ultrastructural damage of the kidney tissue in mice with chronic fluorosis. Guizhou Yiyao (Guizhou Medical Journal). Chinese.1998; 22(2): 94. 14. Lu, G.H., et al. The effect of antioxidantherbs on the erythrocytic SOD activity and serum MDA content in patients with endemic fluorosis. Guizhou Medical Journal. Chinese. 1998; 22(3): 25. 15. Liu, Jialiu, et al. Effects of agypenosides-containing tonic on the serum SOD activity and MDA content in middle-aged and aged persons. Journal of Guiyang Medical College 1994; 19(1):17. 16. Zhang, X.L., et al. Study of the antioxidanteffect of Danshen extract in aged persons and patients with fluorosis. Zhonguo Di Fang Bing Zazhi (Chinese Journal of Endemic Diseases). Chinese. 1998; 17(4):234. 17. Zhou, S.R. A preliminary study on the effectsof Gynostemma pentaphyllum on endurance, spontaneous motor activity and superoxide dismutase in mice. Asia Pacific Journal of Pharmacology 1990; 5(4): 321-322. 18. Song, W.M., et al. Comparison of theadaptogenic effect of jiaogulan and ginseng. Zhong Cao Yao. Chinese. 1992; 23(3): 136. 19. Zhang, Yi-Qun, et al. Immediate effects of agypenosides-containing tonic on the echocardiography of healthy persons of various ages. Journal of Guiyang Medical College 1993; 18(4):261. 20. Zhou, Ying-Na, et al. Influence ofkiwifruit/jiaogulan recipe on the lung function and exercise endurance under exercise workload. Journal of Guiyang Medical College. Chinese. 1993; 18(4): 256. 21. Liu, Jialiu, et al. Overallhealth-strengthening effects of a gypenosides-containing tonic in middle-aged and aged persons. Journal of Guiyang Medical College. 1993; 18(3):146. 22. Chen, L.F., et al. Comparison between theeffects of gypenosides and ginsenosides on cardiac function and hemodynamics in dogs. Zhongguo Yaolixue Yu Dulixue Zazhi. Chinese. 1990; 4(1): 17-20. 23. Zhou, Ying-Na, et al. Effects of agypenosides-containing tonic on the pulmonary function in exercise workload. Journal of Guiyang Medical College 1993 18(4):261. 24. Lu, G.H., et al. Comparative study onanti-hypertensive effect of Gypenosides, Ginseng and Indapamide in patients with essential hypertension. Guizhou Medical Journal. Chinese. 1996; 20:1. 25. Kimura, Y., et al. Effects of crude saponins ofGynostemma pentaphyllum on lipid metabolism. Shoyakugaku Zasshi. Japanese. 1983 (Rec’d 1984); 37(3): 272-275. 26. Yu, C. Therapeutic effect of Tablet gypenosideson 32 patients with hyperlipaemia. Hu Bei Zhong Yi Za Zhi. Chinese. 1993; 15(3): 21. 27. Tan, H., et al. Antithrombotic effect ofGynostemma pentaphyllum. Chung Kuo Chung HsiI Chieh Ho Tsa Chih (BIF). Chinese. 1993 May; 13(5): 278-280, 261. 28. Wu, Jiliang, et al. Effects of gypenosides onplatelet aggregation and cAMP levels in rabbits. Zhongguo Yaolixue Yu Dulixue Zazhi. Chinese. 1990; 4(1): 54-57. 29. Yu, J., et al. The effect of jiaogulan onaggregation and dis-aggregation of human platelets. Fujian Yixue Yuan Xuebao (Journal of Fujian Medical College). Chinese. 1995; 29(3): 246. 30. Wang, H.R., et al. Therapeutic and toniceffects of jiaogulan on leukopenic patients. Xin Zhong Yi. Chinese. 1991; 23(1): 36. 31. Liu, et al. Therapeutic effect of jiaogulan onleukopenia due to irradiation and chemotherapy. Zhong Guo yi Yao Xue Bao. Chinese. 1992; 7(2): 99. 32. Liao, D.F., et al. Effects of gypenosides onmouse splenic lymphocte transformation and DNA polymerase II activity in vitro. Acta Pharmacologica Sinica. 1995; 16(4): 322-324. 33. Chen, W.C., et al. Protective effects ofGynostemma pentaphyllum on cellular immunity of gamma-ray-irradiated mice. American Journal of 1996; 24(1): 83. 34. Hou, J., et al. Effects of Gynostemmapentaphyllum makino on the immunological function of cancer patients. Journal of Traditional (K9K) 1991; 11(1): 47-52. 35. Qian, Hao, et al. Protective effect ofjiaogulan on cellular immunity of the patients with primary lung cancer treated by radiotherapy plus chemotherapy. Acta Academiae Medicinae Shanghai 1995; 22(5): 363-366. 36. Takemoto, T., et al. Health Before You Know It.Amachazuru. Yutaka Nakano Shobo; 1984; p. 36. 37. Zhou, He-Ping. The saponin constituents andpharmacology of Gynostemma pentaphyllum Makino. Yaoxue Tongbao. Chinese. 1988; 23(12): 720-724. 38. Han, M.Q., et al. Effects of 24 Chinesemedicinal herbs on nucleic acid, protein and cell cycle of human lung adenocarcinoma cell. Chung Kuo Chung His I Chieh Ho Tsa Chih (BIF). Chinese. 1995 Mar; 15(3): 147-9. 39. Wang, Chao-Jun, et al. A preliminaryobservation of preventive and blocking effect of Gynostemma pentaphyllum (Thunb.) Makino on esophageal cancer in rats. Huaxi Yixue Yuan Xuebao (Journal of West China University of Medical Sciences). Chinese. 1995; 26(4): 430-432. 40. Wu, J.L., et al. Influence of gypenosides onthrombosis and synthesis of TXA2 and PGF1a. Zhong Yao Yao Li Yu Lin Chuang. Chinese. 1991; 7(2): 39. 41. Cheng, H.W., et al. The effect of gypenosides tolower the hyperglycemia in rats with diabetes mellitus. Chinese Journal of Diabetes Mellitus. Chinese. 1997; 5(4): 229. 42. Cheng, H.W., et al. Clinical study on theeffect of gypenosides on hyperlipaemia in 46 patients with diabetes mellitus. Shiyong Zhong Xiyi Jiehe Zazhi (Journal of Applied Combined Chinese and Western Medicine). Chinese. 1997; 10(19): 1879. 43. Wu, P.K., et al. Therapeutic effect of acompound jiaogulan recipe to treat 80 patients with type ll diabetes mellitus. Hunan Journal of . Chinese. 1997; 13(6): 7. 44. Hu, B.C., et al. The protective effect ofgypenosides on the cultured rat’s liver cells against direct damage by carbon tetrachloride. Hengyang Yixue Yuan Xuebao (Journal of Hengyang Medical College). Chinese. 1996; 24(4): 268. 45. Ye, Z.J., et al. The effect of jiaogulan toreduce lipid peroxidation of rat liver caused by carbon tetrachloride. Gong Yewei Sheng Yuzi Yebing (Industrial Hygeine and Professional Diseases). Chinese. 1998; 24(2): 74. 46. Du, Y.Y., et al. Protective effect ofgypenosides and organic Ge compound on the liver against carbon tetrachloride damage. Ziye Yixue (Professional Medicine). Chinese 1996; 23(3): 46. 47. Zhu, B.Z. Therapeutic effect of jiaogulangranules on 100 patients with chronic hepatitis B. Anhui Zhong Yixue Yuan Xue Bao (Journal of Anhui College of Traditional ). Chinese. 1994; 13(3): 7. 48. Ma, Y.L., et al. Therapeutic effect ofjiaogulan in 200 cases of hepatitis B. Hebei Zhong XiYi Jie He Zazhi (Hebei Journal of combined Chinese and Western Medicine). Chinese. 1997; 6(1): 48. 49. Liu, Z.X. Therapeutic effect of jiaogulan on 86patients with chronic bronchitis. Hunan Zhong Yi Za Zhi. (Hunan Journal of Traditional ). Chinese. 1993; 9(4): 11. 50. Hu,B.C., et al. Therapeutic effect of gypenosides in 96 cases of chronic bronchitis. Zhong Cao Yao Yan Jiu (Research on Chinese Herbs). Chinese. 1996; 4, 136. > In Chengdu, at the ZhongYiYao DaXue, a Dr. Yu > Xin-Zhong in the Liver/GB Disease dept, treats about > 70% of his viral hepatitis patients with jiao gu lan, > usually in dosages of 15 grams. > > He characterized it as having the same function as ren > shen + that of clearing Heat & a very good effect on > hepatitis. He mostly uses it for patients with a more > strongly pronounced Qi xu presentation. > > --chris William R. Morris, LAc., OMD, MSEd President, AAOM 310-453-8300 phone 310-829-3838 fax " How do we know it is destiny? Because it is. " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 31, 2005 Report Share Posted May 31, 2005 I personally doubt Jiao Gu Lan supplements the qi. Like some other Chinese meds I can think of, I do not think we have a " final " CM description of this herb. Bob , WMorris116@A... wrote: > Dear All: > > I apologize for the absence...my duties have kept me. > > Will > > Very intesrting discussion re jiao gu lan...love it because cooling agents > that boost qi are useful. > > Name > Gynostemma pentaphyllum > Jiaogulan (Chinese: twisting-vine-orchid) > Xiancao (Chinese: herb of immortality) > Southern Ginseng > Dungkulcha (Korean) > Amachazuru (Japanese: sweet tea vine) > Family > Gynostemma is a member of the Cucurbitaceae or cucumber family. > > History > Gynostemma was first recorded during the Ming Dynasty as an agent used for > famines. (1368-1644 AD). Today, evidence of this can be seen in texts for > famines. In 1406 Zhu Xiao describes Gynostemma in his medical text Materia Medica > for Famine; here, the herb is described mainly as a dietary aid in times of > hardship. Later, around 1578 Li Shi Zhen describes Gynostemma in his text > Compendium of Materia Medica. This is the earliest reference to the use of > Gynostemma as a drug, being used to treat blood in the urine, edema, tumours and > trauma. During the Qing Dynasty (1644-1912 AD) Wu Qi Jun again includes Gynostemma > in his materia medica, Textual Investigations of Medicinal Plants, and adds a > little more detail to the previous texts. > > Here are some cites (some are missing or removed for redundancy): > > 2. Ma, Y.L., et al. Therapeutic effect ofjiaogulan in 200 cases of > hepatitis B. Hebei Zhong XiYi Jie He Zazhi (HebeiJournal of combined Chinese and > Western Medicine). Chinese. 1997; 6(1): 48. > > 3. Cheng, H.W., et al. Clinical study on theeffect of gypenosides on > hyperlipaemia in 46 patients with diabetes mellitus. Shiyong Zhong Xiyi > Jiehe Zazhi (Journal of Applied Combined Chinese and Western Medicine). > Chinese, 1997; 10(19): 1879. > > 4. Xu, Shimin; Yao, Li; Wang, Yuanqing.Preparation of Gulanpenisong > capsules and tablets containing Gynostemma pentaphyllum saponin and > prednisone. Faming Zhuanli Shenqing Gongkai Shuomingshu CN 1,088,783 > (Cl. A61K31/70), July 6, 1994. > > 5. Xu, Shimin; Yao, Li; Wang, Yuanqing.Pharmaceutical tablets > containing dexamethasone and Gynostemma pentaphyllum saponins. Faming > Zhuanli Shenqing Gongkai Shuomingshu CN 1,089,139 (Cl. A61K31/57), July > 13, 1994. > > 6. Jin, M., et al. Effect of jiaogulan extracton a cell line from human > rectal adenocarcinoma. Xian Dai Yin Yong Yao Xue. Chinese. 1992; 9(2): > 49. > > 7. Li, G.Y. Effect of gypenosides on synthesisof DNA and protein of > liver carcinoma cells in vitro. Xian Yi Ke Da Xue Xue Bao. Chinese. > 1993; 14(2): 14. > > 8. Li, H. Inhibitory effect of gypenosides onlung cancer cells in > vitro. Xi An Yi Ke Da Xue Xue Bao. Chinese. 1994; 15(4): 346. > > 10. Li, Lin, et al. Protective Effect ofGypenosides Against Oxidative > Stress in Phagocytes, Vascular Endothelial Cells and Liver Microsomes. > Loma Linda University, Calif. Cancer Biotherapy 1993; 8(3): 263-272. > > 12. Dai, D.Y., et al. The effect of antioxidantChinese herbs on SOD > activity, MDA content and ultrastructural damage of the brain tissue in > mice with chronic fluorosis. Zhongguo Di Fan Bing Zazhi (Chinese Journal of > Endemic Diseases). Chinese. 1998; 17(4): 226. > > 13. Cheng, Y.H., et al. The effect of antioxidantChinese herbs on SOD > activity, MDA content and ultrastructural damage of the kidney tissue in > mice with chronic fluorosis. Guizhou Yiyao (Guizhou Medical Journal). > Chinese.1998; 22(2): 94. > > 14. Lu, G.H., et al. The effect of antioxidantherbs on the erythrocytic > SOD activity and serum MDA content in patients with endemic fluorosis. > Guizhou Medical Journal. Chinese. 1998; 22(3): 25. > > 15. Liu, Jialiu, et al. Effects of agypenosides-containing tonic on the > serum SOD activity and MDA content in middle-aged and aged persons. > Journal of Guiyang Medical College 1994; 19(1):17. > > 16. Zhang, X.L., et al. Study of the antioxidanteffect of Danshen > extract in aged persons and patients with fluorosis. Zhonguo Di Fang > Bing Zazhi (Chinese Journal of Endemic Diseases). Chinese. 1998; > 17(4):234. > > 17. Zhou, S.R. A preliminary study on the effectsof > Gynostemma pentaphyllum on endurance, spontaneous motor activity > and superoxide dismutase in mice. Asia Pacific Journal of Pharmacology > 1990; 5(4): 321-322. > > 18. Song, W.M., et al. Comparison of theadaptogenic effect of jiaogulan > and ginseng. Zhong Cao Yao. Chinese. 1992; 23(3): 136. > > 19. Zhang, Yi-Qun, et al. Immediate effects of agypenosides-containing > tonic on the echocardiography of healthy persons of various ages. > Journal of Guiyang Medical College 1993; 18(4):261. > > 20. Zhou, Ying-Na, et al. Influence ofkiwifruit/jiaogulan recipe on the > lung function and exercise endurance under exercise workload. Journal of > Guiyang Medical College. Chinese. 1993; 18(4): 256. > > 21. Liu, Jialiu, et al. Overallhealth-strengthening effects of a > gypenosides-containing tonic in middle-aged and aged persons. Journal of > Guiyang Medical College. 1993; 18(3):146. > > 22. Chen, L.F., et al. Comparison between theeffects of gypenosides and > ginsenosides on cardiac function and hemodynamics in dogs. Zhongguo > Yaolixue Yu Dulixue Zazhi. Chinese. 1990; 4(1): 17-20. > > 23. Zhou, Ying-Na, et al. Effects of agypenosides-containing tonic on > the pulmonary function in exercise workload. Journal of Guiyang Medical > College 1993 18(4):261. > > 24. Lu, G.H., et al. Comparative study onanti-hypertensive effect of > Gypenosides, Ginseng and Indapamide in patients with essential > hypertension. Guizhou Medical Journal. Chinese. 1996; 20:1. > > > > 25. Kimura, Y., et al. Effects of crude saponins ofGynostemma > > pentaphyllum on lipid metabolism. Shoyakugaku Zasshi. Japanese. 1983 > > (Rec’d 1984); 37(3): 272-275. > > 26. Yu, C. Therapeutic effect of Tablet gypenosideson 32 patients with > hyperlipaemia. Hu Bei Zhong Yi Za Zhi. Chinese. 1993; 15(3): 21. > > 27. Tan, H., et al. Antithrombotic effect ofGynostemma pentaphyllum. > Chung Kuo Chung HsiI Chieh Ho Tsa Chih (BIF). Chinese. 1993 May; 13(5): > 278-280, 261. > > 28. Wu, Jiliang, et al. Effects of gypenosides onplatelet aggregation > and cAMP levels in rabbits. Zhongguo Yaolixue Yu Dulixue Zazhi. Chinese. > 1990; 4(1): 54-57. > > 29. Yu, J., et al. The effect of jiaogulan onaggregation and > dis-aggregation of human platelets. Fujian Yixue Yuan Xuebao (Journal of > Fujian Medical College). Chinese. 1995; 29(3): 246. > > 30. Wang, H.R., et al. Therapeutic and toniceffects of jiaogulan on > leukopenic patients. Xin Zhong Yi. Chinese. 1991; 23(1): 36. > > 31. Liu, et al. Therapeutic effect of jiaogulan onleukopenia due to > irradiation and chemotherapy. Zhong Guo yi Yao Xue Bao. Chinese. 1992; > 7(2): 99. > > 32. Liao, D.F., et al. Effects of gypenosides onmouse splenic lymphocte > transformation and DNA polymerase II activity in vitro. Acta > Pharmacologica Sinica. 1995; 16(4): 322-324. > > 33. Chen, W.C., et al. Protective effects ofGynostemma pentaphyllum on > cellular immunity of gamma-ray-irradiated mice. American Journal of > 1996; 24(1): 83. > > 34. Hou, J., et al. Effects of Gynostemmapentaphyllum makino on the > immunological function of cancer patients. Journal of Traditional > (K9K) 1991; 11(1): 47-52. > > 35. Qian, Hao, et al. Protective effect ofjiaogulan on cellular > immunity of the patients with primary lung cancer treated by > radiotherapy plus chemotherapy. Acta Academiae Medicinae Shanghai 1995; > 22(5): 363-366. > > 36. Takemoto, T., et al. Health Before You Know It.Amachazuru. Yutaka > Nakano Shobo; 1984; p. 36. > > 37. Zhou, He-Ping. The saponin constituents andpharmacology of > Gynostemma pentaphyllum Makino. Yaoxue Tongbao. Chinese. 1988; 23(12): > 720-724. > > 38. Han, M.Q., et al. Effects of 24 Chinesemedicinal herbs on nucleic > acid, protein and cell cycle of human lung adenocarcinoma cell. Chung > Kuo Chung His I Chieh Ho Tsa Chih (BIF). Chinese. 1995 Mar; 15(3): > 147-9. > > 39. Wang, Chao-Jun, et al. A preliminaryobservation of preventive and > blocking effect of Gynostemma pentaphyllum (Thunb.) Makino on esophageal > cancer in rats. Huaxi Yixue Yuan Xuebao (Journal of West China > University of Medical Sciences). Chinese. 1995; 26(4): 430-432. > > 40. Wu, J.L., et al. Influence of gypenosides onthrombosis and > synthesis of TXA2 and PGF1a. Zhong Yao Yao Li Yu Lin Chuang. Chinese. > 1991; 7(2): 39. > > 41. Cheng, H.W., et al. The effect of gypenosides tolower the > hyperglycemia in rats with diabetes mellitus. Chinese Journal of > Diabetes Mellitus. Chinese. 1997; 5(4): 229. > > 42. Cheng, H.W., et al. Clinical study on theeffect of gypenosides on > hyperlipaemia in 46 patients with diabetes mellitus. Shiyong Zhong Xiyi > Jiehe Zazhi (Journal of Applied Combined Chinese and Western Medicine). > Chinese. 1997; 10(19): 1879. > > 43. Wu, P.K., et al. Therapeutic effect of acompound jiaogulan recipe > to treat 80 patients with type ll diabetes mellitus. Hunan Journal of > . Chinese. 1997; 13(6): 7. > > > > 44. Hu, B.C., et al. The protective effect ofgypenosides on the > > cultured rat’s liver cells against direct damage by carbon > > tetrachloride. Hengyang Yixue Yuan Xuebao (Journal of Hengyang Medical > > College). Chinese. 1996; 24(4): 268. > > 45. Ye, Z.J., et al. The effect of jiaogulan toreduce lipid > peroxidation of rat liver caused by carbon tetrachloride. Gong Yewei > Sheng Yuzi Yebing (Industrial Hygeine and Professional Diseases). > Chinese. 1998; 24(2): 74. > > 46. Du, Y.Y., et al. Protective effect ofgypenosides and organic Ge > compound on the liver against carbon tetrachloride damage. Ziye Yixue > (Professional Medicine). Chinese 1996; 23(3): 46. > > 47. Zhu, B.Z. Therapeutic effect of jiaogulangranules on 100 patients > with chronic hepatitis B. Anhui Zhong Yixue Yuan Xue Bao (Journal of > Anhui College of Traditional ). Chinese. 1994; 13(3): 7. > > 48. Ma, Y.L., et al. Therapeutic effect ofjiaogulan in 200 cases of > hepatitis B. Hebei Zhong XiYi Jie He Zazhi (Hebei Journal of combined > Chinese and Western Medicine). Chinese. 1997; 6(1): 48. > > 49. Liu, Z.X. Therapeutic effect of jiaogulan on 86patients with > chronic bronchitis. Hunan Zhong Yi Za Zhi. (Hunan Journal of Traditional > ). Chinese. 1993; 9(4): 11. > > 50. Hu,B.C., et al. Therapeutic effect of gypenosides in 96 cases of > chronic bronchitis. Zhong Cao Yao Yan Jiu (Research on Chinese Herbs). > Chinese. 1996; 4, 136. > > > > In Chengdu, at the ZhongYiYao DaXue, a Dr. Yu > > Xin-Zhong in the Liver/GB Disease dept, treats about > > 70% of his viral hepatitis patients with jiao gu lan, > > usually in dosages of 15 grams. > > > > He characterized it as having the same function as ren > > shen + that of clearing Heat & a very good effect on > > hepatitis. He mostly uses it for patients with a more > > strongly pronounced Qi xu presentation. > > > > --chris > > > William R. Morris, LAc., OMD, MSEd > President, AAOM > 310-453-8300 phone > 310-829-3838 fax > > " How do we know it is destiny? Because it is. 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