Dementia / Memory Impairment Herbs

Ginkgo Biloba is widely used in the US and Europe (a best selling prescription drug) to support mental impairments and vascular diseases. A 1997 U.S. study by JAMA reported on the effectiveness of using 120 MG of ginkgo extract on patients with Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia. Results concluded that Ginkgo Biloba stabilizes and in many cases improves cognitive and social functioning in demented patients and delays disease progression for six months without significant side effects. The methods and study results have been disputed in the USA but, a German study using 240 MG dosing also concluded patients dementia improved significantly after 3 months with no significant side effects.

Other studies report Ginkgo Biloba provides patients other health benefits including enhanced mental alertness for healthy people, reduced pain for people with peripheral vascular disease, ear ringing reductions and altitude sickness support. In clinical studies Ginkgo Biloba extract has produced rare side effects.

Yan Vive is based on the Chinese formula Jin Gui Shen Q. It is also known as Ba Wei Di Huang Wan (BDW) and Hachimi-jio-gan (HJ) in Japanese. Yan Vive is an important supplement for those over 40 and many older people in Asia use it to improve mental function, increase stamina, ease fatigue, improve blood circulation, reduce cold sensations and improve muscle weakness. Japanese research at the Tohoku University School of Medicine indicates Yan Vive supports mental functioning and dementia without side effects. Another Japanese study suggested that it enhances the choline acetyltransferase activity and increases the acetylcholine content in the frontal brain cortex.

In Chinese Medicine Yan Vive is used to restore the kidneys Yang (function). In TCM the kidneys are the master organ which support all other organs to balance Yin, Yang and Qi so healthy kidney structure is paramount to health. Chinese research indicates Yan Vive promotes healthy kidney functioning, hormone regulation, T-lymphocyte production, cytokine regulation and healthy immune systems. Other benefits include increased sex and adrenal cortical hormone production, reduced blood glucose levels and increased superoxide dismtase activity (SOD) which is important for Diabetes support.

An Shen Bu Xin Tablets help to sooth the spirit and induce tranquility by strengthening the kidney, liver and heart channels. A major ingredient in this formula is Concha Margaritiferae Usta which quiets Liver Yang to remove stagnation and clear liver fire. It is particularly beneficial to relieve insomnia which includes dream disturbed sleep and supports vision, headache, vertigo, low energy, palpitations, poor memory, ear ringing and forgetfulness.

An Shen Bu Xin tablets contain Salvia Miltiorrhiza which has the bio-active compounds Salvianolic Acid and Tanshiones. In Chinese studies Salvianolic Acid has been shown to rapidly increase bile flow and protect the liver. In Asia it is also used to treat heart artery diseases (arthosclerosis), heart pain (angina), and heart damage due to heart attackes (myocardial infarction). They are also commonly used to treat blood vessel and arteries (cerebrovascular) diseases where plaque buildup decreases blood flow to the brain, and for overall microcirculation improvement throughout the body.

Tian Wang Bu Xin (Tian Wang Bu Xin Pian, Tian Wang Bu Xin Dan, or Emperor's Teapills) is a famous Chinese formula historically used to replenish blood and Yin to strengthen the heart. Today, it is commonly used for insomnia associated with heart palpitations, amnesia, and anxiety. This multi-herb formula is designed for optimal Yin and blood nourishment and to calm the mind. In one animal study drugs where given to a group of animals which caused them to have myocardiac infarctions, palpitations and irregular heart beats and these animals all expired. Another group was given the same drugs after taking Tian Wang Bu Xin and their myocardiac infarctions were relieved and animal expiration rates were greatly reduced. This formula is indicated when one has symptoms that include difficulty staying asleep, excessive dreams, semen emissions, warm-moist palms or feet, a dry mouth with ulcers, or dry stools.

Tian Wang Bu Xin tablets contain Salvia Miltiorrhiza which has the bio-active compounds Salvianolic Acid and Tanshiones which are used extensively in Asia to treat heart artery diseases (arthosclerosis), heart pain (angina), and heart damage due to loss of blood flow (myocardial infarction). Tian Wang Bu Xin tablets produces rare adverse effects (one client reported diarrhea) when used as directed.

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