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Coleus Forskohlii
Coleus forskohlii is an Aryvedic herb that
increases cAMP. Over 5,000 in-vitro and in-vivo studies from 1981 to 1994 have
looked at Coleus's ability to increase cAMP.
P>Forskolin has been compared to the drug fenoterol in two studies. In a
double blind study, 16 asthmatic patients were given fenoterol, dry powder and
spray, and forskolin. All treatments improved bronchodialation and respiratory
function. Fenoterol caused tremors and lowered blood potassium levels. No
side-effects were reported with forskolin.
Lutein & Zeaxanthin
Incidence of lung cancer has been
markedly lower in Fiji than any other place in the world. 80% of Fijian men
smoke, yet they have 25% or less incidences of lung cancer. (Int. J. Cancer:
63, 18-23 (1995).
Tylophora Asthmatica
Tylophora asthmatica is a perennial
climber of the ascelpiadiaceae family that is found in the southern and eastern
plains of India. It has been used in traditional medicine as an emetic,
expectorant, antidysenteric, antirhuematic and bronchodilator. It's use as an
emetic gave it the reputation as the Indian Ipecaccuanha. It was included as an
official drug in the Bengal Pharmacopeia of 1884.
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Ginkgo Biloba The extracts from Ginkgo biloba are potent
inhibitors of PAF (Platelet-Activating Factor). PAF stimulates platelet
aggregation and degranulation. PAF is also involved in inflammatory and
allergic reactions of which includes bronchoconstriction. The gingkolides
compete with PAF for binding sites and attenuate the effects of a PAF cascade
in initiating an asthmatic attack."