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Medical Herbalism: The Science Principles and Practices Of Herbal Medicine David Hoffman, FNIMH, AHG See book keywords and concepts

The branched fructans are found mainly in grasses, while linear fructans (for example, inulin) are particular common in Asteraceae plants. Inulins Inulins are composed mainly of fructose units and typically have a terminal glucose. The bond between fructose units in inulins is a f3-(2,l) glycosidic linkage. Plant inulins contain 2 to 150 fructose units. Fig. 4.5. Inuli Inulins are present in onions, leeks, garlic, bananas, asparagus, and artichokes, among other vegetables and fruits.

PDR for Herbal Medicines, Fourth Edition Thomson Healthcare, Inc. See book keywords and concepts

Other Names: Compass Weed, Polar Plant, Pilot Weed actions and pharmacology COMPOUNDS Resins (smelling terpene-like, mastic-like) Volatile oil inulin (in the root) EFFECTS The active agents are resin, with 19% terpene and 37% of a resin acid, and inulin in the root. The drug has antispasmodic, diuretic, and diaphoretic effects. INDICATIONS AND USAGE Homeopathic Uses: In homeopathy, the drug is used for the treatment of digestive disorders.

101 Foods That Could Save Your Life! David W. Grotto, RD, LDN See book keywords and concepts

Agave also contains a complex form of fructose called inulin. A type of friendly bacteria called bifidobacteria digests inulin to produce short-chain fatty acids that have been shown to fight colon cancer. Agave also contains sapogenins, which have anti-inflammatory and anticancer properties. Home Remedies Mexican folklore has revered agave and considered it sacred for its ability to purify the body and soul. Ethopians have used agave branches as natural toothbrushes, while the Aztecs treated wound infections with concentrated sap. Throw Me a Lifesaver!

Food Plants of the World: An illustrated guide Ben-Erik van Wyk See book keywords and concepts

The best-known oligosaccharides are raffinose and stachyose (found in legume seeds), fructans (in some vegetables) and inulin (the main storage carbohydrate of Asteraceae, such as Jerusalem artichoke). CH2OH I HO —C —H I HO — C — H I H —C —OH I H —C —OH I CH2OH OH OH H I H —C —H I HO —C —H I H CH2OH CH2OH O—9H2 OH ,- CH2OH / OH CH2OH OH Raffinose CH2OH "J- CH2OH OH Stachyose Chemical structures of common oligosaccharides and inulin Inulin Polysaccharides Simple sugars may be joined together into long chains to form polysaccharides.

The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth About What You Should Eat and Why Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S. See book keywords and concepts

It contains inulin, which is a naturally occurring type of soluble fiber known to have a positive effect on blood sugar levels. inulin also increases calcium absorption and possibly magnesium absorption while promoting probiotic bacteria. In addition, dandelion also contains some pectin, another type of fiber that helps relieve constipation and reduce cholesterol. (Pectin is also found in apples.) Dandelion is a natural diuretic. Want something for bloat and water retention? This is your natural medicine.

That's why they're sometimes referred to as "prebiotics." And inulin is a form of soluble fiber that, in one study published in the Journal of Nutrition, was found to lower blood glucose, triglycerides, and LDL cholesterol as well as inhibit the growth of various kinds of cancer. Be aware that inulin may cause flatulence in some people. If you're sensitive to that, you might want to avoid eating Jerusalem artichokes raw. Thp 1 en Hpalthipst FnnHs nn Farth Jicama I < Okay, I admit it—I had never even heard of jicama until it ff> showed up on my friend Dr.

PDR for Herbal Medicines, Fourth Edition Thomson Healthcare, Inc. See book keywords and concepts

Other Names: Compass Weed, Polar Plant, Pilot Weed actions and pharmacology COMPOUNDS Resins (smelling terpene-like, mastic-like) Volatile oil inulin (in the root) EFFECTS The active agents are resin, with 19% terpene and 37% of a resin acid, and inulin in the root. The drug has antispasmodic, diuretic, and diaphoretic effects. INDICATIONS AND USAGE Homeopathic Uses: In homeopathy, the drug is used for the treatment of digestive disorders.

PDR for Herbal Medicines Joerg Gruenwald, Ph.D. See book keywords and concepts

Other Names: Compass Weed, Polar Plant, Pilot Weed ACTIONS AND PHARMACOLOGY COMPOUNDS Resins (smelling terpene-like, mastic-like) Volatile oil Inulin (in the rhizome) EFFECTS The active agents are resin, with 19% terpene and 37% of a resin acid, and inulin in the root. The dmg has antispasmodic, diuretic, and diaphoretic effects. INDICATIONS AND USAGE In homeopathy, the dmg is used for the treatment of digestive disorders. PRECAUTIONS AND ADVERSE REACTIONS No health hazards or side effects are known in conjunction with the proper administration of designated therapeutic dosages.

Nutrition in the Prevention and Treatment of Disease Ann M. Coulston and Carol J. Boushey See book keywords and concepts

Selective stimulation of bifidobacteria in the human colon by oligofructose and inulin. Gastroenterology 108, 975-982. 211. Kleessen, B., Sykura, B., Zunft, H., and Blaut, M. (1997). Effects of inulin and lactose on fecal microflora, microbial activity, and bowel habit in elderly constipated persons. Am. J. Clin. Nutr. 65, 1397-1402. 212. Bouhnik, Y., Vahedi, K, Achour, L., Attar, A., Salfati, J., Pochart, P., Marteau, P., Flourie, B., Bornet, F., and Ram-baud, J.-C. (1999). Short-chain fructo-oligosaccharide administration dose-dependently increases fecal bifidobacteria in healthy humans. J.

Sugar Shock!: How Sweets and Simple Carbs Can Derail Your Life-- and How YouCan Get Back on Track Connie Bennett, C.H.H.C. with Stephen T. Sinatra, M.D. See book keywords and concepts

Here are the most popular sweeteners used in foods today: High-fructose corn syrup Sucrose Brown sugar Crystalline fructose Molasses Maple syrup Corn syrup Invert sugar Dextrose Fruit juice concentrates Honey Rice syrup High-maltose corn syrup Barley-malt syrup Powdered sugar Cane juice inulin syrup Chicory syrup Tapioca syrup (concentrated fruit juice) Raw sugar Maltodextrin* Turbinado sugar Sugar alcohols or polyols* WHAT ARE SOME FOODS THAT I CAN EAT TO COMBAT MY SUGAR CRAVINGS? One of the best ways to beat cravings is to begin your day with a nourishing breakfast, experts insist.

The Desktop Guide to Herbal Medicine: The Ultimate Multidisciplinary Reference to the Amazing Realm of Healing Plants, in a Quick-study, One-stop Guide Brigitte Mars, A.H.G. See book keywords and concepts

Constituents Beta-carotene, vitamin B, vitamin C, vitamin K, flavonoids, choline, inulin, oligofructose, sesquiterpene lactones (lactucine, lactupicrine), coumarins, latex Energetic Correspondences • Flavor: bitter, sweet, salty • Temperature: cool • Moisture: moist • Polarity: yang • Planet: Sun/Mercury/Venus/Jupiter/Uranus • Element: air Contraindications Excessive use can cause digestive disturbances and visual problems. Range and Appearance Chicory, native to Eurasia, can be an annual, biennial, or perennial.

The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth About What You Should Eat and Why Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S. See book keywords and concepts

Be aware that inulin may cause flatulence in some people. If you're sensitive to that, you might want to avoid eating Jerusalem artichokes raw. Thp 1 en Hpalthipst FnnHs nn Farth Jicama I < Okay, I admit it—I had never even heard of jicama until it ff> showed up on my friend Dr. Ann Louise Gittleman's top ten ^ list (see page 72). m Coincidentally, the next day I was in Whole Foods, where they had sliced fresh jicama in a package in the produce center, ready to eat. Of course I had to buy it.

PDR for Herbal Medicines Joerg Gruenwald, Ph.D. See book keywords and concepts

Other Names: Stemless Carlina Root, Dwarf Carline, Ground Thistle, Southernwood Root ACTIONS AND PHARMACOLOGY COMPOUNDS Volatile oil inulin (fructosan) Tannins EFFECTS The ethereal oil hinders the growth of Staphylococcus aureus up to a dilution of 1:2 X 105. Carline Thistle has mild diuretic, spasmolytic, and diaphoretic effects. INDICATIONS AND USAGE The drug is used internally for cholecystopathy, digestive insufficiency, and also for spasms in the alimentary canal. In Spain, it is used to treat colds and illnesses accompanied by fever.

Nutrition in the Prevention and Treatment of Disease Ann M. Coulston and Carol J. Boushey See book keywords and concepts

Examples of prebiotics are inulin, fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS), galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS), and lactulose. It has been proposed that a food component has to satisfy the following criteria to be recognized as a prebiotic: (1) resistant to the acidic condition of the stomach, (2) unable to be broken down in the small intestine, (3) transferable to the colon as a fermentable substrate, and (4) able to stimulate the growth of a selective group of beneficial colonic bacteria (e.g., Bifidobacterium spp., Lactobacillus spp.) [90].

PDR for Herbal Medicines Joerg Gruenwald, Ph.D. See book keywords and concepts

Other Names: Elfdock, Elfwort, Horse-Elder, Horseheal, Scabwort, Wild Sunflower, Velvet Dock ACTION AND PHARMACOLOGY COMPOUNDS Volatile oil: chief components alantolactone, isoalantolac-tone, 11,13- dihydroisoalantolactone, 11,13- dihydroalanto-lactone (the mixture of alantolactone derivatives is also known as helenalin or elecampane camphor) Polyynes Polysaccharides: above all inulin (fructosan) EFFECTS The main active principles are alantolacton, isoalantolacton and other sesquiterpenlactones. Compounds of this kind have an antiphlogostic and antibiotic effect.

Nutrition in the Prevention and Treatment of Disease Ann M. Coulston and Carol J. Boushey See book keywords and concepts

In another trial, capsaicin was only a component of a combination preparation including chromium picolinate, inulin, and l-phenylalanine that was administered daily in conjunction with a 4-week diet and exercise weight-loss program [83]. The dose of capsaicin could not be determined from the report, but no effects of the supplement were observed on energy intake or body weight over the 4-week trial. Thus, the longer term trials offer little support for a measurable effect of capsaicin exposure on energy balance. However, none was adequately powered to detect a realistic effect.

The Desktop Guide to Herbal Medicine: The Ultimate Multidisciplinary Reference to the Amazing Realm of Healing Plants, in a Quick-study, One-stop Guide Brigitte Mars, A.H.G. See book keywords and concepts

Constituents Bitter principles (amarogentian, gentiopricin), quinic acid, inulin, pectin, galacton, iron, phosphorous, resin Energetic Correspondences • Flavor: bitter • Temperature: cold • Moisture: dry • Polarity: yin • Planet: Saturn/Mercury/Mars • Element: earth Contraindications Gentian can aggravate hyperacidic conditions and ulcers. Large doses can cause nausea and vomiting. Range and Appearance Gentian is an annual or perennial native to North America and Eurasia.

Constituents Root: vitamin C, calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, zinc, polyacetylenes, chlorogenic acid, tarax-osterol, arctigen, inulin, lactone, essential oil, flavonoids, tannin, mucilage, resin Seed: essential fatty acids, arctigenin, arctiin Energetic Correspondences • Flavor: root—bitter; seed—pungent • Temperature: cool • Moisture: dry • Polarity: yin • Planet: Venus/Jupiter/Saturn/Pluto • Element: water Contraindications Avoid burdock seeds during the first trimester of pregnancy, during the later stages of measles, and in cases of open sores.

Constituents Iron, phosphorous, potassium, silicon, zinc, essential oils (linalool, cineole, thujone, borneol, pinene), bitter principle (absinthin), flavonoids, polysaccharides, inulin, sesquiterpene lactones (vulgarin), sitosterol, tannin, resin Energetic Correspondences • Flavor: bitter, pungent • Temperature: warm • Moisture: dry • Polarity: yin • Planet: Mercury/Venus/Neptune/Moon • Element: earth/water Contraindications Avoid ingesting large amounts or using for extended periods, as either may adversely affect the nervous system.

Constituents Vitamin C, calcium, magnesium, potassium, sodium, sulfur, zinc, flavonoids (hyperoside, isoquercetin, rutin), mucilage (polysaccharide, inulin), pyrrolizidine alkaloids, sitosterol, gallic acid, tannins, triterpenoid saponins Energetic Correspondences • Flavor: pungent, slightly sweet, bitter • Temperature: warm • Moisture: moist • Polarity: yin • Planet: Sun/Mercury/Venus/Jupiter • Element: water COMFREY Botanical Name Symphytum caucasicum (Causcasian comfrey), S. officinale, S. peregrinum, S.

Sugar Shock!: How Sweets and Simple Carbs Can Derail Your Life-- and How YouCan Get Back on Track Connie Bennett, C.H.H.C. with Stephen T. Sinatra, M.D. See book keywords and concepts

I have the same reservations about inulin and chicory, because both are non-compliant with labeling laws and hide the fact that they're highly refined man-made fructose." I STILL HAVE MORE QUESTIONS. WHAT CAN I DO? It's great that you want to learn more. For more information, just visit my website or blog at www.SugarShock.com and www.SugarShockBlog.com, where I answer all kinds of questions. And while you're at either site, please sign up for my free e-zine, too. And if you still can't find the answers you're seeking, submit a question to www.SugarShockBlog.

There Is a Cure for Diabetes: The Tree of Life 21-Day+ Program Gabriel Cousens See book keywords and concepts

The body breaks down inulin slowly so your blood sugar doesn't rapidly increase. CABBAGE The protective action against oxidative stress of red cabbage (Brassica oleracea) extract was investigated in diabetes induced rats for sixty days.51 Researchers found a significant increase in reduced glutathione and superoxide dismutase activity and a decrease in catalase activity and in the total antioxidant capacity of the kidneys. Daily oral ingestion of B. oleracea extract from cabbage for sixty days reversed the adverse effects of diabetes in rats.

The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth About What You Should Eat and Why Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S. See book keywords and concepts

And asparagus contain inulin, a special kind of fiber that feeds the good bacteria in your gut and helps support gastrointestinal health. Beets þ In many holistic, integrative, and Eastern traditions, beets are believed to be an excellent liver tonic and blood purifier. They're a staple of the juicing crowd, for good reason (more in a moment). Beets get their red color from a compound in them called betacyanin, which is the messy stuff that stains your clothes and hands. According to Dharma Singh Khalsa, M.D., betacyanin is a potent cancer fighter.

Fundamentals of Naturopathic Endocrinology Michael Friedman, ND See book keywords and concepts

Pharmacology: inulin is a polymer of fructose that is not digested and does not increase blood sugar. It decreases postprandial hyperglycemia. In research, 20 g caused only a mild rise in blood sugar, which was significantly lower than the same dose of fructose. inulin, which may be broken down to fructose in cold weather or winter months and converted back in summer months, activates the complement pathway and promotes chemotaxis of neutrophils, monocytes, and eosinophils. It also may stimulate interferon.

PDR for Herbal Medicines, Fourth Edition Thomson Healthcare, Inc. See book keywords and concepts

Other Names: Alant, Elfdock, Elfwort, Horse-Elder, Horse-heal, Scabwort, Wild Sunflower, Yellow Starwort, Velvet Dock actions and pharmacology COMPOUNDS Volatile oil: chief components alantolactone, isoalantolac-tone, 11,13- dihydroisoalantolactone, 11,13- dihydroalanto-lactone (the mixture of alantolactone derivatives is also known as helenalin or elecampane camphor) Polyynes Polysaccharides: above all inulin (fructosan) EFFECTS The main active principles are alantolacton, isoalantolacton, and other sesquiterpenlactones.

Plant Spirit Healing: A Guide to Working with Plant Consciousness Pam Montgomery See book keywords and concepts

Mucilage is considered sweet as is inulin, which helps balance the blood-sugar level. Saponin-containing plants are considered sweet, but their taste actually has a soapy quality. Their primary medicinal effect is as an expectorant, meaning that it brings up excess mucous. The taste of sour indicates acids like citric acid or oxalic acid and tannins, which have astringency. Astringency causes tissues to tighten and can dry up excess liquid. This is what we are experiencing when we pucker.

Stop Prediabetes Now: The Ultimate Plan to Lose Weight and Prevent Diabetes Jack Challem See book keywords and concepts

Fermentable fiber includes pectin, found in berries and apples, and inulin (no relation to insulin), found in avocados. Some scientific research studies have found that fiber can lower post-meal levels of blood sugar and insulin in both overweight and normal-weight subjects. People with diabetes who boost their fiber to 50 grams daily can lower their blood-sugar levels by 10 percent and, in the long term, can reduce their risk of developing diabetes and becoming overweight.

The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth About What You Should Eat and Why Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S. See book keywords and concepts

Feeding the Good Bacteria for a Healthy Gut Whatever the genesis of its odd name, this vegetable lands on the list because of its high content offmctooligosaccharides and inulin. What are those, you ask? They're extremely healthy food for the "good" bacteria in your gut. You know how antibiotics wipe out all the bacteria in your gut garden, including the healthy kind like acidophilus? Well, the good bacteria in your gut love to dine on fruc-tooligosaccharides—they're actually health food for those good bacteria, and thereby help you to maintain a healthy gut ecology.

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

The branched fructans are found mainly in the grass (Poaceae) and lily (Liliaceae) families while linear fructans (specifically inulin) are particularly common in the Asteraceae. Fructans are composed almost entirely of fructosyl-fructose linkages, and in some cases glucose molecules are present in the chain (Cseke and Kaufman 1999). Inulin contains 35 fructose residues with the possible addition of a terminal glucose. inulin helps stabilise blood sugar in hypoglycaemia, and also acts as a diuretic. There is also evidence of immunostimulating activity.

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