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    Antioxidant

    Action:Antioxidant
    Synonym:Free radical scavenger
    • Definition
    • Indications
    • Treatments
    • Systems
    • Mechanism
    • References

    Definition

    Scavenges free radicals to decrease & prevent oxidative damage.

    Indications

    • degenerative disease (prevention )

    Treatments

    • bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus)
    • Chinese peony (Paeonia lactiflora)
    • Chinese skullcap (Scutellaria baicalensis)
    • cinnamon (Cinnamomum cassia)
    • cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon)
    • flaxseed (Linum usitatissimum)
    • garlic (Allium sativum)
    • ginger (Zingiber officinale)
    • hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna)
    • hibiscus (Hibiscus sabdariffa)
    • holy basil, tulsi (Ocimum sanctum)
    • passion flower (Passiflora incarnata)
    • rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis)
    • schisandra (Schisandra chinensis)
    • Siberian ginseng (Eleutherococcus senticosus)
    • turmeric (Curcuma longa )

    Systems

    • all systems

    Mechanism

    • Antioxidants are relatively reactive compounds that can both accept or donate a free radical
    • Antioxidants have the potential to act as pro-oxidants under certain circumstances. Therefore concerns exist of people taking high amounts of antioxidants in supplement form.
    • Dietary antioxidants appear safe & beneficial while controversy exist surrounding supplements

    References

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    Hoffman D. Medical Herbalism. Rochester, Vermont: Healing Arts Press, 2003.

    Barnes J, Anderson LA, Phillipson JD. Herbal Medicines, 3rd ed. London: Pharmaceutical Press, 2007.

    Bone K. Principles and Practice of Phytotherapy. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone, 2000.

    Bone K. A Clinical Guide to Blending Liquid Herbs: Herbal Formulations for the Individual Patient. St Louis, MO: Churchill Livingstone, 2003.

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    Antioxidant

    Action:Antioxidant
    Synonym:Free radical scavenger

    Definition

    Scavenges free radicals to decrease & prevent oxidative damage.

    Indications

    • degenerative disease (prevention )

    Treatments

    • bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus)
    • Chinese peony (Paeonia lactiflora)
    • Chinese skullcap (Scutellaria baicalensis)
    • cinnamon (Cinnamomum cassia)
    • cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon)
    • flaxseed (Linum usitatissimum)
    • garlic (Allium sativum)
    • ginger (Zingiber officinale)
    • hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna)
    • hibiscus (Hibiscus sabdariffa)
    • holy basil, tulsi (Ocimum sanctum)
    • passion flower (Passiflora incarnata)
    • rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis)
    • schisandra (Schisandra chinensis)
    • Siberian ginseng (Eleutherococcus senticosus)
    • turmeric (Curcuma longa )

    Systems

    • all systems

    Mechanism

    • Antioxidants are relatively reactive compounds that can both accept or donate a free radical
    • Antioxidants have the potential to act as pro-oxidants under certain circumstances. Therefore concerns exist of people taking high amounts of antioxidants in supplement form.
    • Dietary antioxidants appear safe & beneficial while controversy exist surrounding supplements

    References

    Hoffman D. Medical Herbalism. Rochester, Vermont: Healing Arts Press, 2003.

    Barnes J, Anderson LA, Phillipson JD. Herbal Medicines, 3rd ed. London: Pharmaceutical Press, 2007.

    Bone K. Principles and Practice of Phytotherapy. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone, 2000.

    Bone K. A Clinical Guide to Blending Liquid Herbs: Herbal Formulations for the Individual Patient. St Louis, MO: Churchill Livingstone, 2003.

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