桑寄生
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- Chinese Taxillus Herb
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- Taxilli Herba
| Medicinal Group | Wind-dampness-dispelling and strenghten tendon and bone medicinal |
|---|---|
| Source | Dried stem and branch with leaf of Taxillus chinensis (DC.) Danser (Fam. Loranthaceae) |
| Nature and Flavors | sweet, bitter; neutral |
| Meridian Affinity | Liver, Kidney |
| Actions | To reinforce the liver and the kidney, strengthen the tendons and bones, relieve rheumatic conditions, and to prevent abortion |
Family
Loranthaceae
Part used
Stem and leaf
Indications
Rheumatic or rheumatoid arthralgia with aching and weakness of the lower back and knees; abnormal uterine bleeding, menorrhagia; uterine bleeding during pregnancy, threatened abortion; hypertension
Research Findings
- The avicularin existing in parasitic ioranthus [Taxillus chinensis (dc.) danser] can potently inhibit fatty acid synthase. (1)
- Parasitic loranthus significantly reduced food intake in rats by inhibiting fatty acid synthase. (2)
Cautions
No Data.
Report on adverse effect
No Data.
Reference
Reference
- Wang Y, Zhang S, Ma X, Tian W. (2006) Potent inhibition of fatty acid synthase by parasitic ioranthus [Taxillus chinensis (dc.) danser] and its constituent avicularin. J Enzyme Inhib Med Chem. 21(1):87-93
- Tian W, Li L, Wu X, Chen C. (2004) Weight reduction by Chinese medicinal herbs may be related to inhibition of fatty acid synthase. Life Sci. 74(19):2389-99
