Herbs to cure Tuberculosis: Natural healing

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Tuberculosis, if not properly managed and treated, can be immediately fatal. We are thus in no position to advise you to forego conventional medical treatment.

Note: DOT therapy and other medications available are steroidal drugs and have a serious impact on a patients liver. One has to monitor SGPT and SGOT counts every now and then, which makes the patients life more stressful. It is better to keep the person cheeerful, active and providing food rich in nutrients, especially in Calcium, Silica and Proteins and Vitamins.

The best and easiest therapy available with ZERO SIDE-EFFECTS is Custard apple or Sugar Apple (Annona aquamosa) which plays a very important role in mainitaining the level of organic Calcium in the body. If Custard apple is not available, an ayurvedic decoction called as Sitaphal Aasav can be obtained either online or from any Indian Ayurvedic Stores.

Having said that, do note that natural health and healing does not advocate the use of chemical drugs. There are almost always safer, natural and effective natural solutions available. Great natural healers, past and present, have used totally natural methods to treat and cure tuberculosis.

The discussion in this article should be taken as suggestions in the treatment of tuberculosis. Whether or not to undergo conventional treatment is a matter of personal choice. The suggestions on this page can be used to supplement conventional treatment, if one chooses to undergo it.

And if you believe that there is a totally natural cure for tuberculosis, and choose to only use a totally natural treatment for tuberculosis, then please crank up the intensity. Do your utmost to boost your immune system, as well as use liberal amounts of antibiotic herbs, such as and especially garlic.

A strong and healthy immune system, with the help of potent herbs, will crush any infection in the body.


Useful Tuberculosis Home Remedies and Natural Aids
The most crucial, and extremely important, component of using a natural treatment of tuberculosis is to build the immune system and general immunity of the patient. It is also important to stop the disease from spreading and developing further.

Based on the above, several natural treatment modalities and remedies have been developed in an attempt to treat and reduce some of the symptoms of tuberculosis and also to cure the disease. These treatment mechanisms can be followed along with the treatment protocol that is advised by physicians.

Some of the modalities of natural treatment for tuberculosis are discussed below.
One of the best ways to fight the tuberculosis bacteria is to expose the patient to sunlight. Sunlight and ultraviolet light have the ability to kill the disease-causing bacteria which is extremely important to stop the disease from developing and spreading further.
Sunlight, of course, also benefits health in many other ways, including boosting the immune system. It is thus an integral part of any natural treatment for tuberculosis.
Building the immune system entails living well and eating well. Our list of good health habits would provide a good foundation.

Herbal Aids Helping in Treatment for Tuberculosis

Barberry
The scientific name of barberry is Berberis vulgaris.
These berries are found to be extremely effective in resolving tuberculosis symptoms when administered along with the conventional treatment modalities. Administering this treatment is fairly simple - one can include 10 to 15 barberry berries in the patients’ diet on a daily basis.
Barberries contain berberine, which has bactericidal properties and aid in killing the tuberculosis-causing bacteria, thus helping to boost the overall treatment for tuberculosis.

Orange Juice
A glass of freshly-squeezed orange juice with a pinch of salt, a spoonful of honey, and two-three mint leaves, should be mixed and given to the patient. The saline effect in the lungs will reduce expectoration and protect the patient from other secondary infections.
Vitamin C contained in orange juice boosts the immune system and also helps fight the disease-causing bacteria, thus aiding the the treatment for tuberculosis.

Horsetail
The scientific name of horsetail is Equisetum arvense.
Tuberculosis results in reduction in silica content in the bones. Silica helps develop one’s resistance to diseases and hence it is important to restore silica levels in bones.
In order to replenish silica levels, tuberculosis patients can be administered a spoonful of horsetail juice on a daily basis. Horsetail products are available as extracts, powder, capsules, etc, and depending on the chosen product, the dosage can be adequately administered.

Garlic
Garlic has been found to be effective in treating tuberculosis. In fact, garlic is an amazing antimicrobial herb which works effectively against microbes, harmful organisms, bacteria, fungi, parasites and viruses.
This makes garlic a critical part of any tuberculosis home remedy or natural treatment for tuberculosis.
An ideal way to go about preparing the medication would be to boil 30 garlic cloves in 150 ml of milk mixed in 50 ml of water. This entire portion should be boiled until it condenses to 50 ml of concentrated garlic syrup. After filtering, the concentrated syrup free from solid substances should be administered to the patient twice daily.
Do note that a good quality garlic bulb should have 10 to 12 large, white cloves. Garlic bulbs with many small or yellowish cloves are probably of inferior quality. For best effect, use garlic that is organic and raw.

Herbal Tea
Licorice root tea prepared with only licorice roots or with other herbs like sage and chamomile in equal quantities can prove very effective in soothing throat pain and providing relief from persistent coughing in patients suffering from tuberculosis. All these herbs are effective in treating respiratory conditions.

Propolis
Another useful supplement in a treatment for tuberculosis is propolis, which has also been found to be extremely effective in treating pulmonary tuberculosis.
Propolis is a substance used by honeybees to coat their hives in order to keep the hive warm and to prevent possible attacks from other animals and insects. It has been established that alcohol extracts of propolis is found to be rich in bactericidal material which helps kill tuberculosis-causing bacteria.
Another important feature of propolis is its ability to act as a nonspecific immunostimulator. It was found that when propolis was included in the form of alcohol solution to an immunizing agent, it showed marked improvement in immune response. Propolis was effective in increasing the immunity building properties of immunizing agents. This property is also extremely useful in treating patients with tuberculosis.

Mint Juice
Mint is another useful supplement in a treatment for tuberculosis.
A glass of fresh mint juice mixed with 150 ml of carrot juice, two spoons of honey and malt vinegar is found to be very beneficial to patients suffering from tuberculosis.
The juice can be administered thrice everyday since it dissolves the sputum, cleanses and nourishes the lungs, develops immunity thereby resisting further infection, and acts as a detoxifying agent and cleanses the body of all the powerful anti-tuberculosis drug side effects.

Pineapple Juice
Pineapple juice is considered to be one of the best treatment remedies for patients suffering from tuberculosis. Pineapple juice with freshly ground pepper and a dash of salt and honey can be administered to patients once everyday. This is found to be extremely helpful in dissolving mucus.

American ginseng
It has been suggested that, after consulting a pediatrician or physician, children suffering from tuberculosis can be administered American ginseng three times a day.
Ginseng contains minerals and nutrients that help build immunity and increase the body’s resistance to other infections and diseases.

Vitamin Supplements
An effective and serious method of building immunity in patients suffering from tuberculosis is to administer vitamin supplements. This is another potentially very useful part of a treatment for tuberculosis.
Vitamin supplements also have a bactericidal effect which is important for TB patients. Recommended vitamin supplements include vitamin C, B vitamins, including vitamin B6, vitamin A, and beta carotenes. These supplements should be continued till the patient is disease-free to effectively replenish lost energy resources in the body.

Natural Treatment for Tuberculosis – Conclusion
In addition to all of the above, persons suffering from tuberculosis need to get a lot of exposure to sunshine, nutritious food, some exercise, and should drink plenty of water to help in the detoxification process.

Our discussion on overall good health habits should be very useful.

Tuberculosis is curable and one needs to remember that at all times. With proper care and management, the disease can be completely cured and the person can go back to leading a normal life.

How to Read UN Packaging Codes

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The basis of all national and international regulations for the safe transport of dangerous goods are the Recommendations ("Specification") of the "UN Committee of Experts" as published in "The Orange Book".


There are five different (relevant) Modal Authorities who each publish their own regulation manuals in which they follow "The Orange Book".

These are the:
The Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air published by the International Civil Aviation Authority (ICAO).


The International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG) published by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO).


The European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR) published by The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE).


The International Agreement for the Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Rail (RID) published by The Intergovermental Organisation for International Carriage by Rail (OTIF).


The Hazardous Materials Regulations (Title 49 CFR Parts 100-185) published by The Office of Hazardous Materials Safety, US DOT.


What are Dangerous Goods?

Goods which are classified as dangerous for transport range from those which are highly dangerous (such as explosives and fuming acids) to everyday products such as paints, solvents and pesticides found in the home and at work. Dangerous goods, which can also be called "Hazardous Materials" (mainly in the US), may be substances or products. The transport of such goods is regulated to ensure the safety of life, of the ship, aircraft or vehicle, and of other goods (such as foodstuffs) being transported. For example, solvents must be in sealed airtight containers otherwise the fumes could affect people in the close vicinity. Other substances may not be harmful unless they come into contact with fire or water, but for safety purposes these are also classified as dangerous goods.

When transporting "Hazardous Materials", in most cases, the packaging has to be certified to UN standards. The international agreements for the carriage of dangerous goods require packaging to be of a design-type certified by a national competent authority. This involves testing the packaging against the appropriate UN specification to ensure its suitability for the carriage of certain dangerous goods. Such packaging is often referred to as "type-approved", "UN Approved" or "UN certified" and marked in a particular way, prefixed by the UN logo and followed by codes.

The UN Marking System

The U.N. marking system indicates several characteristics of the packaging, as well as information on the test levels the packaging has successfully passed. Because these test levels are related to the hazard level and physical and chemical characteristics of the substance to be filled, the markings also indicate some of the properties of the materials that may be packed in each container.

A sample UN Marking:
1H2 / Y1.8 / 100 / 08 / F / OA30900


UN The United Nations Coding System


1
Type of Container
1. Drums/Pails
2. Barrels
3. Jerricans
4. Boxes
5. Bags
6. Composite Packagings


H
Material of Construction
A. Steel
B. Aluminum
C. Wood
D. Fibre
E. Plastic


2
Category Within Type
1. Closedhead
2. Openhead


Y
Packaging Group for which container was tested
X. for Packaging Group I, II, III
Y. for Packaging Group II and III
Z. for Packaging Group III
Packaging Group I: Great Danger - high hazard levelPackaging Group II: Medium Danger - medium hazard levelPackaging Group III: Minor Danger - low hazard level


1.8
Density or specific gravity of material packedORFor packaging intended for Solids (powders, pills, capsules, tablets) or that have inner packaging, this marking will indicate the maximum gross mass (weight) in kilograms.


100
Hydraulic pressure in kilo-pascal (kPa)ORFor packaging intended for Solids or that have inner packaging, an "S" in upper case will follow the gross mass.


08
Current year


F
Country where container was manufactured


OA30900
Code for manufacturing plant

Part-Time Courses for Regulatory Affairs, Quality control and Quality Assurance in Mumbai

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What is Regulatory Affairs?
Regulatory Affairs (RA) is an upcoming profession within the biomedical / health products sector. RA profession at its heart is all about Collecting, Analyzing and Communicating the Risks and Benefits of health care products to regulatory agencies and public all over the world.

In an organization their prime responsibilities involves preparation and presentation of registration documents to regulatory agencies and carry out all following discussion to obtain and maintain marketing authorization (MA) for the products concerned.

They need to keep a track on ever changing legislation in all countries where the companies is looking to market their product.

RA profession is broader than registration of products, they advise companies both strategically and technically at the highest level. Their role begins right from development of a product to making, marketing and post marketing. Their advice at all stages both in terms of legal and technical requirements and restrains help companies save a lot of time and money in developing the product and marketing the same.

They have a major contribution in company’s success both Commercially and Scientifically.

Careers in Regulatory Affairs:-
Pharma is a highly regulated industry the world over and professionals, who can manage regulatory affairs, are in high demand.

Selling drugs is not like selling anything else, when we sell drugs we need to be confident that
They do what they claim to do They have been through a tough testing process to get from the lab to the market The side effects are well documented.

This is where regulatory affairs come in.

“Regulatory Affairs Professional is the key link to distributing your drugs to world region.”

The Indian Pharmaceutical industry is one of the fastest growing industry in India, with a CAGR of over 13 % in last 5 years and it is expected to grow at a higher rate in coming 10 years. It is valued at $ 8.0 billion approximately and ranks 4th in terms of volume and 13th in terms of value globally.

With such a high growth rate and rapid globalization there is a substantial need for highly trained professionals ready to perform the work required within this specialized industrial sector who will keep updates with regulatory law, policies and procedures for one or more product lines as well as maintain an understanding of the scientific and technical background of new products.
The increasing graph of the global companies’ setup in India demands the trained and skilled professional on a Handsome Salary, looking back for past few years rise in salary is multiplying.
There is a widening gap of rising demand and too few skilled human resource, this has seen a 50 % zoom on average in salaries for skilled manpower specifically in CRO sector alone. On an average there has been over 30% rises in salaries in Pharmaceutical Sector.

Research & Development activity in the Pharma sector is seeing a rapid growth and this growth is only poised to increase the need for skilled manpower and higher pay scale to retain the skilled.

What you will need to become a RA professional :-
A good background knowledge of the pharmaceuticals and medical environment A meticulous approach to work.Attention to detail.

Academic Qualification in Regulatory Affairs
You can expect to work in a multidisciplinary workplace where scientists and medics will come from very different backgrounds. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are a must as is the ability to work effectively under pressure.

It is not easy for any Science Graduate to get a good salary hike in the pharmaceutical/chemical industry without having the appropriate qualification/knowledge. However, when a person spends at least 2-3 years in the same field, he/she can master the job. However, to be a project leader or to get into the higher ranks of the organization, a person needs to be aaware of the changing trends of the industry. This is where Regulatory Affairs plays an important role. With environmental issues cropping up each day and the stringent measures adopted by Environmental Protection agencies, FAO and the WHO and other NGOs, it is very important for an organization to have an individual who can flexibly handle and understand all the critical procedures of the company and can help in the amooth functioning of the company.
For all Life Science Graduates or Basic Science Graduates working in Pharmaceuticals /Agrochemicals companies, can enhance their knowledge and have an edge over your peers by having any additional Diploma or Certificate courses.

Some of the institutes offering courses on the same lines through Part-time for working professionals or Through distance Education are:
Institute of Pharmaceutical Management - (IPM), Dombivli.
Global Institute of Regulatory Affairs, Pune.
Bioinformatics Institute of India, Noida.

UN Packing Group for Pesticides/Agrochemicals

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AGROCHEMICALS PACKING GROUPS
ALPHA-CYPERMETHRIN. III
CYPERMETHRIN III
ACEPHATE II
ACETAMIPRID III
ALUMINIUM PHOSPHIDE I
BIFENTHRIN III
BUPROFEZIN III
CARBARYL III
CARTAP HYDROCHLORIDE III
CHLORPYRIFOS III
DELTAMETHRIN II & III
DIAZINON III
DICHLORVOS II & III
DICOFOL II & III
DIMETHOATE III
ENDOSULFAN II
ETHION II
CARBENDAZIM III
COPPER OXYCHLORIDE III
HEXACONAZOLE II & III
MANCOZEB III
METALAXYL III
PROPICONAZOLE III
PROPINEB II & III
ANILOPHOS II
ATRAZINE III
BPMC III
BUTACHLOR III
CLODINAFOP-PROPARGYL III
2,4-D SODIUM SALT III
2,4 D DIMETHYL AMINE SALT III
2,4-D ETHYL ESTER II & III
FENOXAPROP-P-ETHYL III
GLYPHOSATE III
CARBENDAZIM + MANCOZEB III
CHLORPYRIFOS + CYPERMETHRIN III
QUINALPHOS + CYPERMETHRIN I & III
DELTAMETHRIN + TRIAZOPHOS II & III
ALPHA NAPHTHYL ACETIC ACID II & III
AMINO ACID III
BACILLUS THURINGIENSIS N/A
UREA III
MICRONUTRIENTS N/A
FIPRONIL III
FENVALERATE III
IMIDACLOPRID III
INDOXACARB III
LAMBDA-CYHALOTHRIN III
MALATHION III
METHYL PARATHION II
MONOCROTOPHOS II
OXYDEMETON-METHYL III
PERMETHRIN III
PHOSPHAMIDON II
PROFENOFOS III
QUINALPHOS I & II
TEMEPHOS III
THIAMETHOXAM II & III
TRIAZOPHOS III
ZINC PHOSPHIDE I
SULFUR III
THIOPHANATE METHYL III
THIRAM III
TRICYCLAZOLE II
VALIDAMYCIN III
ZIRAM I & III
IMAZETHAPYR III
ISOPROTURON III
METRIBUZIN III
OXYFLUORFEN 95 % II
OXYFLUORFEN 24 % III
PARAQUAT DICHLORIDE II
PENDIMETHALIN III
PRETILACHLOR III
SULFOSULFURON III
METSULFURON METHYL III
TRICLOPYR III
STREPTOMYCIN + TETRACYCLINE II
MANCOZEB + METALAXYL III
PROFENOPHOS + CYPERMETHRIN III
ETHION + CYPERMETHRIN II & III
ETHION II
BENTONITE SULPHUR PASTILLES III
ETHEPHON III
GIBBERELLIC ACID III
Note: Packing Group/Class for all pesticides/ fungicides/ herbicides/ weedicides/ insecticides (Agrochemicals) varies with Different formulations.

Ginkgo biloba: A source of Nutraceuticals Endangered

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Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba, also spelled gingko), also known as the Maidenhair Tree after Adiantum, is a unique species of tree with no close living relatives. The ginkgo is classified in its own division, the Ginkgophyta, comprising the single class Ginkgoopsida, order Ginkgoales, family Ginkgoaceae, genus Ginkgo and is the only extant species within this group. It is one of the best-known examples of a living fossil, because Ginkgoales other than G. biloba are not known from the fossil record after the Pliocene.

For centuries it was thought to be extinct in the wild, but is now known to grow in at least two small areas in Zhejiang province in Eastern China, in the Tian Mu Shan Reserve. However, recent studies indicate high genetic uniformity among ginkgo trees from these areas, arguing against a natural origin of these populations and suggesting that the ginkgo trees in these areas may have been planted and preserved by Chinese monks over a period of about 1000 years. Whether native ginkgo populations still exist has not been demonstrated unequivocally.
The relationship of Ginkgo to other plant groups remains uncertain. It has been placed loosely in the divisions Spermatophyta and Pinophyta, but no consensus has been reached. Since Ginkgo seeds are not protected by an ovary wall, it can morphologically be considered a gymnosperm. The apricot-like structures produced by female ginkgo trees are technically not fruits, but are seeds that have a shell that consists of a soft and fleshy section (the sarcotesta), and a hard section (the sclerotesta).

Kingdom- Plantae -Plants
Subkingdom- Tracheobionta Vascular plants
Superdivision Spermatophyta – Seed plants
Division Ginkgophyta – Ginkgo
Class Ginkgoopsida
Order Ginkgoales
Family Ginkgoaceae – Ginkgo family
Genus Ginkgo L. – ginkgo
Species Ginkgo biloba L. – maidenhair tree


GMP or Good Manufacturing Practice

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GMP refers to the Good Manufacturing Practice Regulations promulgated by the US Food and Drug Administration under the authority of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic

These regulations, which have the force of law, require that manufacturers, processors, and packagers of drugs, medical devices, some food, and blood take proactive steps to ensure that their products are safe, pure, and effective. GMP regulations require a quality approach to manufacturing, enabling companies to minimize or eliminate instances of contamination, mixups, and errors. This in turn, protects the consumer from purchasing a product which is not effective or even dangerous. Failure of firms to comply with GMP regulations can result in very serious consequences including recall, seizure, fines, and jail time.


GMP regulations address issues including recordkeeping, personnel qualifications, sanitation, cleanliness, equipment verification, process validation, and complaint handling. Most GMP requirements are very general and open-ended, allowing each manufacturer to decide individually how to best implement the necessary controls. This provides much flexibility, but also requires that the manufacturer interpret the requirements in a manner which makes sense for each individual business.


GMP is also sometimes referred to as "cGMP". The "c" stands for "current," reminding manufacturers that they must employ technologies and systems which are up-to-date in order to comply with the regulation. Systems and equipment used to prevent contamination, mixups, and errors, which may have been "top-of-the-line" 20 years ago, may be less than adequate by today's standards.


At the GMP Institute, we believe that GMP is a good business tool which will help to refine both compliance and performance at your company. GMP requirements are largely common sense practices which will help your company better itself as it moves toward a quality approach using continuous improvement. The diagram at left illustrates how we approach creating and maintaining a GMP lifestyle in a company. First, set standards of performance. These include GMP regulations and other standards which are necessary for your company. Then, train to those standards. All departments in the company should be trained (to varying degrees) on GMP and other standards. The diagram lists four types of employees which are especially critical to train: top management, managers and supervisors, operators and technicians, and support staff. Because training is such an important part of maintaining a GMP Lifestyle, the GMP Institute focuses heavily on training. We offer many workshops for a variety of types of people. GMP 101 is a great introduction to the concepts of GMP and the reason behind it. Additionally, we offer workshops to help in house trainers perfect the art of training, and to help them learn how to make GMP an interesting topic. We even offer a certification program for trainers.


The next step in the GMP Lifestyle is to reinforce what was learned in training. This falls on the managers and supervisors in a plant. Therefore, it is important that managers and supervisors be involved in training, so that they can support it through reinforcement. The same four job categories are listed as being the most critical in promoting and receiving reinforcement.
The third stage is to audit to ensure that your efforts have provided adequate controls by auditing. Audits fall in the following three categories: personal, whereby every individual does a self-check to make sure that he/she is complying with all appropriate standards; internal audit, which should be performed by the quality assurance department as required by GMP, and external audits, which can consist of an FDA audit, a consultant checking your compliance status, or you performing a supplier audit. The GMP Institute also offers workshops for auditors needing training.


Finally, the results of audits will help you to know if you need to modify your standards of performance. Of course, no procedures should be changed without appropriate change control and approval from quality assurance. The glue that sticks the whole process together is commitment. Commitment to GMP and quality is critical at all levels of the organization, starting with top management. If you foster commitment, use this process, and attend GMP Institute workshops when necessary, you will help you make GMP a Lifestyle, Not Just a Regulation in your company. You will then improve the overall performance of your workforce, as well as your FDA compliance.

Good laboratory practice or GLP

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Good laboratory practice or GLP generally refers to a system of management controls for laboratories and research organizations to ensure the consistency and reliability of results - as outlined in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Principles of GLP and national regulations.


GLP applies to non-clinical studies conducted for the assessment of the safety of chemicals to man, animals and the environment.


Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) embodies a set of principles that provides a framework within which laboratory studies are planned, performed, monitored, recorded, reported and archived. These studies are undertaken to generate data by which the hazards and risks to users, consumers and third parties, including the environment, can be assessed for pharmaceuticals (only preclinical studies), agrochemicals, cosmetics, food additives, feed additives and contaminants, novel foods, biocides, detergents etc.

GLP helps assure regulatory authorities that the data submitted are a true reflection of the results obtained during the study and can therefore be relied upon when making risk/safety assessments.

What are the Benefits of Ginseng?

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The Chinese people have used ginseng in herbal medicine for centuries. Rhizomes resembling the human form are thought to be more valuable medicinally. Ginseng rhizomes contain substances called ginsenosides, a class of chemical compounds responsible for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and cancer preventing properties. Ginseng is used to cure the entire body and is not used for a specific organ or body part.


Check with your doctor for contraindications before using ginseng products. There may be adverse effects such as insomnia, headaches, uterine bleeding, or diarrhea if ginseng is consumed over a period of time or with other medications. Ginseng is also considered to be a stimulant, so caffeine and other stimulants should be avoided when using ginseng.


Studies show that ginseng is a non-toxic herb, although as with any herb or medicine, avoid excessive or prolonged use. The recommended dosage is 0.5 to 2 grams of rhizome per day, the equivalent of approximately 1 to 5 thin slices of rhizome. Ginseng should not be used for more than three consecutive months without a 2-week break from use.

How to make Ginseng Tea

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Ginseng tea is slightly sweet at first but may have a strong biting or even bitter aftertaste. It is often mixed with chrysanthemum tea and sweetened with sugar or honey.

The first method for making ginseng tea is to pour boiling water over 3 to 5 thin slices of ginseng and let steep for 5 minutes—more if you prefer stronger tea, less if you prefer weaker tea.

Alternatively, boil 3 cups of water, add 8 to 10 ginseng slices, and then simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. Strain and let cool. It can be served warm or cold as an iced ginseng tea. Store the tea in the refrigerator.

Or, try the Korean version of ginseng tea. Place thinly sliced pieces of ginseng rhizome in a ceramic, glass, or stainless steel bowl and add a few teaspoons of honey. Let sit for 30 minutes, and then pour boiling water over the mixture to make the tea.

Tea can also be made with liquid extract or ginseng powder. For liquid extract, mix one cup of extract with one cup of boiling water. For powder, dissolve 1 teaspoon in one cup of boiling water.
It is also possible to use a standardized extract to make tea by adding a few drops to hot water in a cup. Be advised that extracts may contain small amounts of alcohol unless otherwise stated.

Saponins

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Saponins belongs to a class of chemical compounds, one of the many secondary metabolites found in natural sources, particularly abundant in various plant species. Specifically, they are amphipathic glycosides grouped phenomenologically by the soap-like foaming they produce when shaken in aqueous solutions, and structurally by their composition of one or more hydrophilic glycoside moieties combined with a lipophilic triterpene derivative. A ready and therapeutically relevant example is the cardio-active agent digoxin, from common foxglove.


Saponins are glucosides with foaming characteristics. Saponins consist of a polycyclic aglycones attached to one or more sugar side chains. The aglycone part, which is also called sapogenin, is either steroid (C27) or a triterpene (C30). The foaming ability of saponins is caused by the combination of a hydrophobic (fat-soluble) sapogenin and a hydrophilic (water-soluble) sugar part. Saponins have a bitter taste. Some saponins are toxic and are known as sapotoxin.
Saponins are phytochemicals which can be found in most vegetables, beans and herbs. The best known sources of saponins are peas, soybeans, and some herbs with names indicating foaming properties such as soapwort, saoproot, soapbark and soapberry. Commercial saponins are extracted mainly from Yucca schidigera and Quillaja saponaria.


Saponins have many health benefits. Studies have illustrated the beneficial effects on blood cholesterol levels, cancer, bone health and stimulation of the immune system. Most scientific studies investigate the effect of saponins from specific plant sources and the results cannot be applied to other saponins.


Cholesterol reduction

Saponins bind with bile salt and cholesterol in the intestinal tract. Bile salts form small micelles with cholesterol facilitating its absorption. Saponins cause a reduction of blood cholesterol by preventing its re-absorption.
Reduce cancer risk

Studies have shown that saponins have antitumor and anti-mutagenic activities and can lower the risk of human cancers, by preventing cancer cells from growing. Saponins seem to react with the cholesterol rich membranes of cancer cells, thereby limiting their growth and viability. Roa and colleagues found that saponins may help to prevent colon cancer and as shown in their article "Saponins as anti-carcinogens" published in The Journal of Nutrition (1995, 125, 717s-724S). Some studies have shown that saponins can cause apoptosis of leukemia cells by inducing mitotic arrest.
Immunity booster

Plants produce saponins to fight infections by parasites. When ingested by humans, saponins also seem to help our immune system and to protect against viruses and bacteria.
Reduce bone loss

Studies with ovariectomized induced rats have shown that some saponins, such as the steroidal saponins from Anemarrhena asphodeloides, a Chinese herb, have a protective role on bone loss.
Antioxidant

The non-sugar part of saponins have also a direct antioxidant acitivity, which may results in other benefits such as reduced risk of cancer and heart diseases.


Saponins from Yucca and Quillaja are used in some beverages, such as beer, to produce a stable foam. The detergent properties of saponins have led to their use in shampoos, facial cleansers and cosmetic creams.

Tribestan: A Plant Saponin

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Tribestan is the component of Tribulu/Gokshura that makes it such a powerful herb. Tribestan is known as a saponin, which are natural chemical structures that have nutraceutical, or healing, properties.
Tribulus terrestris is an herb that has been used in the traditional medicine of China and India for centuries. The active compounds in tribulus are called steroidal saponins. Tribulus is most often used for infertility, erectile dysfunction, and low libido. In the last decade, it has become popular to improve sports performance. Since the body's natural testosterone promotes protein synthesis and positive nitrogen balance, the benefits for the professional or the recreational athlete engaged in active training and workout, are muscle cell growth and increased body strength as well as faster recuperation and recovery from muscular stress.

Tribestan is a completely natural non-hormonal herbal (phytochemical) biostimulator derived from the plant Tribulus terrestris L., Bulgaricum, which contains predominantly saponins of furostanol type, with prevailing quantity of protodioscin (not less than 45% in Tribestan). It is a natural herbal alternative to synthetic anabolic hormones without any clinically proven toxic effects.Tribestan administration leads to increased muscle mass in active sports by activating the enzyme associated with energy metabolism. At the same time it has also been reported to have the ability to stimulate some functions associated with the increase of the body's natural endogenous testosterone and lutenizing hormone (LH) levels.

Recommended dosage is 2 grams (½ - 1 teaspoon) three times each day with meals.
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