The benefits of hepatoprotective herbs

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On Sat, Jun 13, 2009 at 9:00 PM, <zrosenbe wrote:

 

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> Very simply, Phil,

> All of these terms and interpretations (hepatoprotective,

> renoprotective), are modern physiological concepts of biomedicine

> based on pharmacological understandings or interpretations of Chinese

> medicinals.

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Indeed, however these " hepatoprotective herbs " also represent the most

likely herbs that can alter the " area beneath the curve " of

pharmacotherapies (drugs).

 

These herbs often affect the speed at which the liver metabolizes a

particular drug. This can lead to a change in how much active drug there is

in the bloodstream. Because drug dosages are based on an assumption of how

quickly they are metabolized, in the case of drugs with a narrow therapeutic

zone, this can easily turn into one of those dreaded herb-drug interactions.

 

Of course, there's a thin line between unforeseen interactions and

successful integrations. As long as a patient who is taking drugs can be

monitored using herbs that are hepatoprotective, their usage can be a great

means by which drug dosages can be lowered, thus maintaining a safe and

efficacious dosage without relying solely on problematic drugs.

 

Keep in mind that hepatoprotective herbs don't always raise the amount of

active drug in the bloodstream when the liver's metabolic capabilities are

lowered. Some drugs are not active until after they are metabolized having

passed through the liver, so these drugs would end up with a lower active

concentration in the bloodstream.

 

Take away point is herbs that are hepatoprotective can alter the " area

beneath the curve " or quantity of active ingredient in the bloodstream.

 

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> > (1) Many Chinese medicinals have actions that protect LV against

> > toxins. Hepatoprotective Hbs include:

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> > Baijiangcao; Baishao; Baizhu; Banyacai; Banzhilian; Biejia; Bulaocao;

> > Chaihu; Chuanxinlian; Chuipencao; Cilaoya; Dahuang; Daji (Cirsium);

> > Dangyao; DASUAN; Dazao; Ercha; Ezhu (Guangxi); Fuling; Gancao;

> > Gouqigen; Gouqizi; Guizhi (Zhi); Heilaohugen; Heshouwu; Hongjingtian;

> > Huajiao; Huzhang; Jianghuang; Jiaogulan; Jinsitao; Jinyinhua;

> > Jisongrong; Jixuecao; Kushen; Laoguancao; Lianqiao; Lingzhi;

> > Longdancao; Luhui; Mayi; Meirenjiaogen; Mohanlian; Mugua; Muxu;

> > Nuzhenzi; Pugongying; Qinghao; Qingyedan; Qiuguozijinshu; Sanqi;

> > Shaji; Shandougen; Shechuangzi; Shengjiang; Shengma; Shiliuhua;

> > Shuifeiji; Shuifeiji; Shuiqin; Tianguadi; Weilingxian; Wenjing;

> > Wuweizi; Wuzhuyu; Xianggu; Xiangjincai; Xiaoji (Cirsium /

> > Cephalanoploris); Xiecaogen; Xiheliu; Xiyangshen; Yangjinhua;

> > Yinchenhao; Yunzhi; Zexie; Zhizi; Zhuling; Zishiying;

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> > (2) Other Chinese medicinals have actions that protect KI against

> > toxins. Renoprotective Hbs include:

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> > Ejiao; Leigongteng; Renshen; Tufuling.

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> > Indeed, many other Hbs that Tone KI and / or act as Diuretics, may

> > have Renoprotective effects also.

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> > (3) Some medicinals have BOTH actions. Examples of Dual

> > Hepatoprotective + Renoprotective Hbs include:

> > Danggui; Dahuang; Danshen; Dongchongxiacao; Gegen; Huangqi; Lurong;

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, DAOM

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