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Triglyceride reduce
Andrographis (Chuan Xin Lian)
Angelica sinensis (Dang Gui)
Astragalus (Huang Qi)
Bidens (Xian Feng Cao)
Cassia seed (Jue Ming Zi)
Cordyceps (Dong Chong Xia Cao)
Crataegus (Shan Zha)
Curcuma longa (Jiang Huang)
Dioscorea (Shan Yao)
Eleutherococcus (Ci Wu Jia)
Ganoderma (Ling Zhi)
Gynostemma (Jiao Gu Lan)
Laminaria (Hai Dai)
Ligustrum (Nu Zhen Zi)
Lycium fruit (Gou Qi Zi)
Polygonatum root (Huang Jing)
Polygonum multiflorum (He Shou Wu)
Rhubarb (Da Huang)
Tribulus (Bai Ji Li)
VLDL reduce
Angelica sinensis (Dang Gui)
Astragalus (Huang Qi)
Lentinus (Xiang Gu)
Prunella (Xia Gu Cao)
Pueraria (Ge Gen)
Pueraria flower (Ge Hua)
Trigonella (Hu Lu Ba)
Laboratory testing for hyperlipidemia is becoming more complex and sophisticated as researchers accumulate knowledge and translate that information into clinical evaluations. The above categories of pharmacological actions may be utilized by the clinician to address specific lipids and lipid ratios based on feedback from the latest laboratory methods.
Case Study
Ms. A is a 41-year-old female whose recent blood tests reveal cholesterol of 530 mg/dL, and triglycerides of 3440 mg/dL. She is currently taking Synthroid, Lipitor, and following a low fat diet. A previous dental infection required Keflex and Tylenol, and she has been exposed to polyurethane and sawdust from recent home remodeling. A prescription to lower cholesterol, triglycerides, and clear toxins and blood stasis based on Yin Chen Hao Tang, Xiao Chai Hu Tang, and Si Wu Tang with modifications is administered.Capillaris (Yin Chen Hao), Bupleurum, (Chai Hu), Paeony (Bai Shao), Litchi (Li Zhi He), Angelica sinensis (Dang Gui), Polygonum multiflorum (He Shou Wu), Salvia (Dan Shen), Crataegus (Shan Zha), Gynostemma (Jiao Gu Lan), Schizandra (Wu Wei Zi), Ligustrum (Nu Zhen Zi), and Ganoderma (Ling Zhi)
Two months later, her cholesterol reduced from 530 to 349 mg/dL, and her triglycerides reduced from 3440 to 2135 mg/dL.
The prescription is modified to include more blood circulating and toxin removing herbs.
Paeony red (Chi Shao), Schizandra (Wu Wei Zi), Oldenlandia (Bai Hua She She Cao), Polygonum multiflorum (He Shou Wu), Cynanchum paniculatum (Xu Chang Qing), Carthamus (Hong Hua), Lonicera (Jin Yin Hua), Sophora flower (Huai Hua Mi), Lycium fruit (Gou Qi Zi), Cassia seed (Jue Ming Zi), Crataegus (Shan Zha)
After three months on this prescription, her cholesterol is now 239 mg/dL and triglycerides are 1585 mg/dL.
Summary
Chinese herbal medicines can produce significant benefits in lowering risk of cardiovascular disease in those patients who are intolerant of statins, or fail to obtain adequate reductions in blood lipids with diet and exercise alone. The non-toxic and hepatoprotective nature of many antilipemic herbs makes them an ideal choice for treatment of sensitive and therapy resistant cases.•• PREVIOUS NEXT PAGE ••




