Reducing Bitterness of Bitter Melon for Diabetics

Posted on May 28, 2015 by Dr. Gary Pack

Treatment of diabetes is important because it reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease. Anti-diabetic drugs have side effects and may not improve the patient’s lipids and fatty acids. Bitter melon (Momordica charantia) has been used in Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine for treating diabetes. Also, it may improve blood sugars, reduce obesity and normalize blood lipids. […]

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Conditions: Cardiovascular disease, Diabetes, Diet, Hypoglycemia

Supplements: Bitter melon (Mormordica charantia), Cayenne (Capsicum species)

Foods: Chicken, Chili pepper (Capsicum annuum), Curry, Hummus, Pasta, Pasta sauce, Rice, Tomatoes, Vegetables

Miscellaneous: Anthroquinones, Ayurvedic medicine, Fatty acids, Flavonoids, Isoflavones, Lipids, Phenols, Terpenes, Traditional Chinese Medicine

D-Limonene: Safety and Clinical Applications.

Posted on December 19, 2007 by Dr. Gary Pack

D-limonene is a chemical in the class called terpenes, which is a monoterpene, found in citrus oils from oranges, lemons, mandarins, limes and grapefruit. It has the flavor of lemon and is used as a flavoring in packaged foods, in perfumes and in soaps. Orange juice contains 100 ppm (parts per million) of D-limonene. In […]

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Conditions: Apoptosis, Cancer, Colorectal cancer, Gallstones, Gastric (stomach) cancer, Gastroesophageal reflux, Heartburn, Liver cancer, Pulmonary cancer

Supplements: Citrus oils, D-limonene

Foods: Citrus peel, Grapefruit, Lemons, Limes, Mandarins, Orange juice, Oranges

Miscellaneous: Monoterpenes, Perfume, Soap, Terpenes

Antiplasmodial and Antitumor Activity of Artemisinin.

Posted on December 8, 2007 by Dr. Gary Pack

The active chemical of Artemisia annua (qinhao, sweet wormwood) is artemisinin, which is a sesquiterpene lactone. (Such compounds are anti-inflammatory.) Artemisia belongs to the family Asteraceae and was first described in China in 168 B.C. Artemisinin is antimalarial and anticancer. The anticancer effect is in the range of concentration between nanomolar and micromolar blood levels. […]

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Phyllanthus Niruri and Calcium Stone Forming Patients.

Posted on March 1, 2007 by Dr. Gary Pack

Phyllanthus niruri is an herb used in Brazil to treat kidney stones (urolithiasis.) The herb is known as “quebra pedra” or “stone breaker.” It has been previously shown to cause smooth muscle relaxation for easier passing of kidney stones. It has a pain relieving effect. It has been shown to prevent the growth of calcium […]

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Conditions: Hypercalciuria, Hyperuricemia, Kidney stones

Supplements: Caffeic acid, Plant sterols (Phytosterols), Quercetin, Rutin, Stone breaker (Phyllanthus niruri)

Miscellaneous: Brazil, Coumarins, Flavonoids, Lignans, Phosphodiesterase, Phosphodiesterase inhibitors, Terpenes

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