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The Constituents of Medicinal Plants: An Introduction to the Chemistry and Therapeutics of Herbal Medicine Andrew Pengelly See book keywords and concepts

A number of amino acids are known precursors of these glycosides. amygdalin from the bitter almond is derived from the aromatic amino acid phenylalanine. amygdalin is hydrolysed in the presence of the enzyme amygdalase and water, involving a two-stage process to produce glucose along with an aglycone made up of benzaldehyde (scent of bitter almonds) and odourless hydrocyanic acid. Ogentiobiose CN amygdalin The occurrence of cyanogenic glycosides is widespread. amygdalin and prunasin are very common among plants of the Rosaceae, particularly the Prunus genus.

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Annals Emergency Medicine 32:742-4, 1998] In fact, there is a reported case where a 68-year old cancer patient, after taking 3,000 milligrams of amygdalin (laetrile), needed emergency care due to seizures and severe acidity. She had also been taking high-dose vitamin C which is known to increase the conversion of amygdalin to cyanide. [Annals Pharmacotherapy 39: 1566-69, 2005] Laetrile B17 treatment, administered either intravenously or orally as a purified product by a physician, may be an effective cancer treatment.

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Amygdalin from the bitter almond is derived from the aromatic amino acid phenylalanine. amygdalin is hydrolysed in the presence of the enzyme amygdalase and water, involving a two-stage process to produce glucose along with an aglycone made up of benzaldehyde (scent of bitter almonds) and odourless hydrocyanic acid. Ogentiobiose CN amygdalin The occurrence of cyanogenic glycosides is widespread. amygdalin and prunasin are very common among plants of the Rosaceae, particularly the Prunus genus. This includes not only the bitter almond but also the kernels of apricots, peaches and plums.

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Also known as amygdalin and vitamin B17, laetrile is derived from apricot pits. It contains cyanide which is naturally produced within apricot pits. Advocates of natural cancer therapy were able to prevail in court rulings that dying cancer patients have the right to choose their own therapy. Between 1976 and 1981 twenty-four states in the US passed legislation "legalizing" laetrile.

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COMPOUNDS: SLOE FLOWER Cyanogenic glycosides: amygdalin (traces, likely only in the fresh blossoms) Flavonoids: including quercitrin, rutin, and hyperoside EFFECTS: SLOE FLOWER There is no reliable information available. indications and usage SLOE FRUIT Approved by Commission E: ¦ Inflammation of the mouth and pharynx Sloe fruit is used externally for inflammation of the oral and pharyngeal mucosa (as a gargle). Unproven Uses: In folk medicine the fruit juice is used as a gargle for mouth, throat, and gum inflammation.

Pectins Tannins Vitamins: in particular ascorbic acid (3 to 30 mg/100 gm) COMPOUNDS: IN THE SEEDS Cyanogenic glycoside: amygdalin (0.5 to 1.5%, corresponding to 30 to 90 mg HCN/100 gm) Fatty oil EFFECTS Pectin is a swelling agent. Apple pectins have a mild binding effect. indications and usage Unproven Uses: Finely ground fruit or preparations that contain liquid or dry pectin are used for milder forms of dyspepsia, diarrhea, and digestive complaints, especially in children.

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Quercetin may help prevent heart disease. amygdalin may reduce tumor growth and size. Ellagic acid may help fight bacterial infections and also cancer. Perillyl alcohol is an antioxidant that may have antitumor activity. Sour cherries have more phenolic compounds than sweet cherries and are also a natural source of free radical scavengers called superoxide dismutase (SOD). Home Remedies Native Americans used wild cherries (chokecherries) as a cough suppressant. Hot cherry pits have been used to heat beds on cold nights.

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High doses of ascorbic acid may increase the hydrolysis of amygdalin, leading to increased levels of the metabolite hydrogen cyanide, and also reduce body stores of cysteine, which is used to detoxify cyanide. Monitor the patient for signs of cyanide toxicity, including headache, tachycardia, confusion, convulsions, and cardiac arrhythmias. MODERATE RISKS Indinavir: Concurrent use of ascorbic acid and indinavir may result in decreased indinavir plasma concentrations. Clinical Management: Advise patients to use caution with ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) doses above the recommended daily allowance.

Santamour jr, FS. amygdalin in Prunus Leaves. Phytochemistry Al (8); 1537-1538. 1998 Wild Daisy Bellis perennis description Medicinal Parts: The medicinal part is the whole flowering plant. Flower and Fruit: The flower heads are usually found singly at the end of the sharply angular stem. The flower is small- to medium-sized and heterogamous. The epicalyx is semispheri-cal to bell-shaped. The sepals of the epicalyx are more or less double-rowed. The receptacle is conical and glabrous when bearing fruit.

Cyanogenic glycosides: amygdalin (only in the seeds) Aromatic substances: including (E,Z)-2,4-deca-dien-(E)-2-octen and -(Z)-4-decenacylethylester, acetic acid hexylester Caffeic acid derivatives: in particular 5-caffeoyl quinic acid Pectin EFFECTS In folk remedies, Pear is said to be astringent and cooling. indications and usage Unproven Uses: Pear is used in the treatment of mild digestive disorders, while its syrup is used as a diuretic and laxative.

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She had also been taking high-dose vitamin C which is known to increase the conversion of amygdalin to cyanide. [Annals Pharmacotherapy 39: 1566-69, 2005] Laetrile B17 treatment, administered either intravenously or orally as a purified product by a physician, may be an effective cancer treatment. A criticism of laetrile is that it does not preferentially kill cancer cells. [The Journal of School Health 48:409-16, 1978] However, neither do conventional modern-day anti-cancer drugs.

As early as 1 845, doctors were using purified amygdalin (laetrile) to treat cancer patients. In controlled studies, rats with cancer appear to live longer when given laetrile B17. Most of the human studies have employed purified oral or intravenous laetrile B17, not the apricot pits which are widely sold as a cancer remedy. The renowned Dr. Hans Nieper of Germany later endorsed laetrile B17 for prevention of cancer, but not as therapy for existing tumors.

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Ogentiobiose CN amygdalin The occurrence of cyanogenic glycosides is widespread. amygdalin and prunasin are very common among plants of the Rosaceae, particularly the Prunus genus. This includes not only the bitter almond but also the kernels of apricots, peaches and plums. Marzipan flavour is also derived from amygdalin. Cyanogenic glycosides are found in other food plants, including linseed and manioc—a traditional flour in South America, where the plant is boiled and water discarded to remove the toxin.

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ACTIONS AND PHARMACOLOGY COMPOUNDS Cyanogenic glycosides: amygdalin (corresponding to 0.4 -1.5%, 27 to 75 mg HCN/100 g) Mucilages Fatty oil EFFECTS No information is available. INDICATIONS AND USAGE Quince is used as a demulcent in digestive disorders and diarrhea. As a lotion, it is used to soothe the eyes. The seeds are also used to treat coughs and gastrointestinal catarrh. Additionally used as compresses or poultices for injuries, inflammation of the joints, injuries of the nipples, and gashed or deeply cut fingers.

ACTIONS AND PHARMACOLOGY COMPOUNDS Fruit acids: malic acid, additionally citric acid, quinic acid Cyanogenic glycosides: amygdalin (only in the seeds) Aromatic substances: including, among others, (E,Z)-2,4-deca-dien-(E)-2-octen- and -(Z)-4-decenacylethylester, acetic acid hexylester Caffeic acid derivatives: in particular 5-coffeoyl quinic acid Pectin EFFECTS Astringent, refrigerant. INDICATIONS AND USAGE Pear is used in the treatment of mild digestive disorders and as a diuretic and laxative (syrup).

COMPOUNDS: AMYGDALES AMARES Cyanogenic glycosides: amygdalin 0.2-8.5% (12-500 mg prussic acid per 100 gm accordingly) Non-dehydrating fatty oil Chief fatty acids: oleic acid and linolenic acid Mucilages EFFECTS: AMYGDALES AMARES No information available. INDICATIONS AND USAGE AMYGDALAE DULCES In cosmetics, as an expensive base for ointments and skin care. AMYGDALES AMARES In the past, bitter almond was used as a remedy for coughs, vomiting and nausea in the form of bitter almond water. It was also used as a taste corrigent.

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Cyanogenic glycosides (prunasin), benzaldhyde, essential oil, coumarins, gallitannins, amygdalin, scopoletin, tannin, resin Energetic Correspondences • Flavor: bitter, sweet • Temperature: warm • Moisture: dry • Polarity: yang • Planet: Venus/Mars • Element: fire Contraindications Wild cherry bark is toxic in large doses, so use only in small doses. It may cause drowsiness. Though it helps soothe coughs, it does not address any infection that may be causing the cough. Do not use in cases of severe infection.

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ACTIONS AND PHARMACOLOGY COMPOUNDS: IN THE FRUIT PULP Fruit acids: chief acid, malic acid, in unripe apples quinic acid, citric acid, succinic acid, lactic acid Caffeic acid derivatives: including, among others, 5-cof-feoylchina acid Aromatic substances: in particular 2-trans-hexenal, 3-cis-hexenal, 2-trans-hexenol, 3-cis-hexenol, beta-damascenone, butyric acid ethyl ester, methyl butyric acid hexylester, with some strains, l-methoxy-4-(2-propenyl)benzole Pectins Vitamins: in particular ascorbic acid (3 to 30 mg/100 gm) COMPOUNDS: IN THE SEEDS Cyanogenic glycoside: amygdalin (0.5 to 1.

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This experiment increased the cancer-destroying properties of amygdalin (laetrile) 36 fold and practically eliminated toxicity! [International Journal Cancer 78: 712-19, 1998] So the advice offered by cancer doctors, that "laetrile Bl/ should not be used to treat cancer," apparently is correct only if you are referring to apricot pits. [CA Cancer J Clin 41: 187-92, 1991] Apricot pits themselves can cause potentially fatal cyanide poisoning.

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COMPOUNDS: PRUNI SPINOSAE FRUCTUS Tannins Cyanogenic glycosides: amygdalin, only in the seeds Fruit acids EFFECTS: PRUNI SPINOSAE FRUCTUS Astringent effect on the mucous membranes. indications and usage PRUNI SPINOSAE FLOS Preparations of Blackthorn flower are used for common colds, diseases and ailments of the respiratory tract, as a laxative, for diarrhea, for prophylaxis and treatment of gastric spasms, bloating, intestinal diseases and dyspepsia.

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Reference solution: Dissolve 5 mg es-cin, 5 mg amygdalin and 25 mg arbutin in 10 ml methanol. Apply 3 ul as a band. Mobile phase: Consisting of the upper phase of ethyl acetate: butanol: water (25:100:50). Develop over a path of 6 cm. Detection and Evaluation: After the plate has been dried in a hot air current, it is first sprayed with anisaldehyde reagent and then heated to 105-110 °C for 2—3 minutes, followed by evaluation in daylight. The reference compounds have the following, approximate Rf values and colors: Escin (0.3, blue to bluish violet), amygdalin (0.

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Vitamin C and B-l 7 amygdalin) and tumors (75 cc. DMSO and 25 grams of hematoxylin dye from Logwood tree, 1 cc. per 75 pounds of body weight/Dr. Eli J. Tucker, Houston, Texas, and drink fluids, with creatine and BUN kidney tests), may make cancer cells behave normally; may reduce transplant rejection. Protects from x-rays and radiation damage. Lessens heart muscle damage, may protect from heart attacks and angina. DMSO is seven times safer than aspirin. Used in excessive doses may have side effects of skin rash, itching, blood hemolysis (I. V.), or upset stomach.

Peach Seed Kernels Have 57% fatty acids, oleic, palmitic, stearic, cytostearin, malic, vinous, quinine, and citric acids; Carotenoids, and amygdalin. Spur circulation, relieve clots, high blood pressure, skin diseases, and a sedative; helps liver and stomach blockages, laxative for dry intestines, rids worms; appendicitis. For normal menses, post-childbirth pain; and trauma injury. •PEAR From Europe and Asia, related to the Apple with more sugar and less malic acid, citric acid; has Iron; Magnesium; Potassium; 20,000 units A; .22 mg. Bl; .17 mg. B2; 900 mg. C; good Protein; .

Kinematsu Suiguira proved amygdalin effective against mice lung metastasis. Produces hydrocyanic acid in the body that rids cancer cells, but is shielded from normal cells by Rhoda5 -nase. 5000-10,000-200,000 mg. Vitamin C per day (every two hours against nitrosamines), Vitamin C is anti-cancer against polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and nitrosamines (from Proteins andNitrites); 2-3 grams of Vitamin C eliminated 60% of precancerous rectal polyps; terminal cancer patients taking 10 grams of Vitamin C lived four times as long, and some survived; taking 1000 mg.

ABSORPTION: When nitrolisides are broken, Enzymes release two chemicals, cyanide (can only be split off amygdalin by cancer enzymes), and benzaldehyde which break down malignant tissues (necrosis), sickle cell anemia, destroying cancerous cells and tumors, but do not harm protected body cells, may nourish them; works well for easing cancer pains. Expect necrotic catabolites to induce fever, increase body temperature. Discontinue use until fever abates, and take proteolytic Enzymes orally to rid catabolites. Also stimulates blood Hemoglobin. Do subcutaneous test for allergic reaction.

VITAMINB-17 amygdalin,Nitrolisides, Laetrile SOURCES,measuredinmilligrams: Sprouts contain 10 to 30 times more B-17 than older, more mature foods; regular lawn or field Grass contains 17,000 mg. nitrolisides per kilogram (2.2 pounds), arctic mosses and lichens, common Vetch, White Clover, Lupine, Johnson Grass, Sudan Grass, Cloudberry, Salmonberry, Mountain Blueberry, Blackberry, Raspberry, Huckleberry, Gooseberry; in most fruit seeds, Apricot kernels, Almonds, Cherries, Nectarines, Peaches, Plums, Quince, Crabapple and Cranberry contain .

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Fruit acids: malic acid (3-5%), tartaric acid Sugar alcohols: sorbitol (10%)- mono- and oligosaccharides: saccharose, glucose, fructose, sorbose Vitamins: ascorbic acid (Vitamin C, 0.03-0.13%) Tannins EFFECTS No information is available. INDICATIONS AND USAGE Mountain Ash berry and its preparations are used for kidney diseases, for diabetes, rheumatism, disorders of uric acid metabolism and for dissolution of uric acid deposits.

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In the 1970s a compound called amygdalin, which is a different glycoside of prunasin's aglycone, was formulated into a cancer drug named Laetrile, which caused a great deal of controversy. It was eventually shown to be completely ineffective (Figure 4.24, part b). a HO 0 Glucose 0 H Digestive acids or enzymes Sambunigrin e, cm Cyanide H FIGURE 4.24, Cyanogenic glycosides, a: reaction of sambunigrin to release cyanide ion; b: other cyanogenic glycosides. Glucosinolates Glucosinolates are glycosides15 of amino acid derivatives which also contain a sulfate group (S04).

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Fruit acids: malic acid (3 to 5%), tartaric acid Monosaccharides/oligosaccharides: saccharose, glucose, fructose, sorbose Parasorboside (bitter substance): parasorbic acid is formed from it through cell destruction (lactone of the (5S)-Hydroxy-hex-2-en-acid-l, pungent in odor, mucus-membrane-irritating, 0.1 to 0.3% of the fresh weight). Parasorbic acid is destroyed through dehydration or volatilized during cooking. It is present only in traces (less than 0.01%) in the cultivated variety, which contains few bitter substances.

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Almonds are also a good source of important antioxidant flavonoids and 2 to 4 percent amygdalin, which is better known as laetrile. These components have resulted in the almond's reputation as an anticancer food. A '/3-cup serving of shelled almonds contains 280 calories, 24 grams of fat, 9 grams of protein, and 10 grams of carbohydrate. HEALTH BENEFITS Like other nuts, almonds appear quite useful in fighting against heart disease. In the most recent study, the effects of roasted, salted almonds and roasted almond butter were compared with that of raw almonds on blood lipid levels.

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