#Endothelial & Cardiovascular Health
Explore evidence-informed monographs, pharmacological mechanisms, traditional ethnobotany, and therapeutic protocols categorized under #Endothelial & Cardiovascular Health.
Gynostemma / Jiaogulan (Southern Ginseng / Gynostemma pentaphyllum): Gypenosides, AMPK Sirtuin Synergy & Superoxide Dismutase Upregulation
A deep dive into Gynostemma pentaphyllum ("Herb of Immortality"), analyzing over 180 gypenosides (many structurally identical to ginsenosides), direct AMPK activation, and endogenous SOD enzyme induction.
Alisma / Water Plantain (Ze Xie / Alisma orientalis): Alisol Triterpenes, Renal Aquaporin Regulation & Hyperuricemia Excretion
A scientific study on Alisma orientalis rhizome, reviewing protostane-type triterpenes (alisol A, B, C), renal tubular uric acid transporter-1 (URAT1) inhibition, and gentle damp-heat diuretic actions.
Tribulus Terrestris (Ci Ji Li): Protodioscin Saponins, Nitric Oxide Endothelial Release & Urogenital Tonicity
An evaluation of Tribulus terrestris fruit, detailing steroidal furostanol saponins (protodioscin), endothelial nitric oxide synthase upregulation, androgen receptor density support, and urogenital health.
Cinnamon Twig & Bark (Gui Zhi & Rou Gui / Cinnamomum cassia): Cinnamaldehyde, Peripheral Vasodilation & Insulin Mimetic Action
A clinical comparison of Cinnamomum cassia twig (Gui Zhi) and inner bark (Rou Gui), exploring cinnamaldehyde peripheral capillary vasodilation, GLUT4 translocation, and channel-warming therapeutics.
Scutellaria Baicalensis (Huang Qin / Baikal Skullcap): Baicalin & Baicalein, Viral Protease 3CLpro Inhibition & Neuroinflammation
A pharmacological analysis of Baikal Skullcap root, detailing lipophilic baicalein and glucuronide baicalin, main viral 3CLpro protease inhibition, microglial quenching, and Upper Burner heat clearing.
Kudzu Root (Ge Gen / Pueraria lobata): Puerarin Isoflavone, Cerebral Blood Flow & Alcohol Craving Neurobiology
A scientific review of Pueraria lobata root, exploring the C-glycosyl isoflavone puerarin, coronary and cerebral vasodilation, aldehyde dehydrogenase (ALDH-2) modulation, and reduced voluntary alcohol intake.
Ginkgo Biloba (Yin Xing): Ginkgolides, Bilobalide & Platelet-Activating Factor (PAF) Cerebral Perfusion
A comprehensive review of Ginkgo biloba standardized leaf extract (EGb 761®), examining diterpene ginkgolides A, B, C, bilobalide sesquiterpenes, PAF antagonism, and microvascular cerebral perfusion.
Dan Shen / Red Sage (Salvia miltiorrhiza): Tanshinones, Salvianolic Acid B & Coronary Microcirculation Thrombosis Inhibition
A deep dive into Salvia miltiorrhiza root, analyzing lipophilic tanshinones, hydrophilic salvianolic acid B, coronary vasodilation, platelet aggregation inhibition, and microcirculatory blood stasis resolution.
Epimedium / Horny Goat Weed (Yin Yang Huo): Icariin Flavonoid, PDE5 Inhibition & Osteoblastic Bone Mineralization
A scientific monograph on Epimedium grandiflorum, detailing the prenylated flavonol icariin, selective phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE5) inhibition, endothelial nitric oxide synthesis, and bone density preservation.
Goji Berry (Gou Qi Zi / Lycium barbarum): Lycium Barbarum Polysaccharides (LBP), Zeaxanthin & Retinal Microvascular Protection
A nutritional pharmacology review of Lycium barbarum fruit, exploring water-soluble LBP glycopeptides, esterified zeaxanthin dipalmitate, macular density preservation, and Liver-Kidney Yin tonification.
Coriander Seed & Cilantro (Coriandrum sativum): Linalool, Heavy Metal Chelation Phytotherapy & Endothelial Vasodilation
A scientific monograph on Coriandrum sativum, detailing linalool essential oil relaxant pathways, heavy metal mobilizer research, and gut spasmolytic carminative dynamics.