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Marrow Plus (90 Capsules) (Health C...

Therapeutic Actions 1.Anemia and blood deficiency 2.Taken for symptoms due to bone marrow suppression as caused by chemotherapy or radiation therapy. Helps offset side effects from pharmaceuticals such as AZT, anti-tumor agents, and other drugs that suppress white blood cells (WBC) or red blood cells (RBC), e.g., chemotherapy. Helps regenerate blood following a blood transfusion 3.Used for chronic pain and numbnessChinese Therapeutic Effects Vitalizes and nourishes blood Tonifies Qi Strengthens the spleen and kidneyFormula This formula is based on the clinical experience of Misha Cohen, OMD, L.Ac., in treating persons with AIDS and cancer and who are receiving chemotherapeutic agents that suppress bone marrow function. It was originally designed based on raw herb formulas used to support people undergoing chemotherapy and radiation treatment. This formula is often used in HIV-positive persons, as well as people with other immune disorders. It was researched at UCSF supported by a grant from the NIH Office of Alternative Medicine and Health Concerns. The chief herb, spatholobus (ji xue teng), both vitalizes and tonifies blood. In China, this herb is commonly used during cancer therapy to stimulate bone marrow function when it is suppressed by radiation or chemotherapy. Ho-shou-wu nourishes the blood and replenishes liver and kidney essence. Salvia (dan shen) moves blood and eliminates blood stasis in addition to promoting the repair and regeneration of tissues. Codonopsis (dang shen) and astragalus (huang qi) replenish Qi, and strengthen spleen and stomach function, which is necessary for the production of blood. Both herbs are used in China to increase white blood cell count. Codonopsis, in particular, is used in China to treat patients with low WBCs due to radiation or chemotherapy, and is also administered to increase RBCs. The rehmannias (shu & sheng di huang) nourish essence and strengthen the kidney, so that blood is regenerated. Tang kuei (dang gui) is a strong blood tonic, and helps increase the body's folic acid and vitamin B-12 levels, so that anemia is alleviated in many cases. Lycium (gou qi zi) nourishes the blood. Lotus seed (lian zi), citrus (chen pi), red date (da zao), and oryza (gu ya) strengthen the spleen and aid in the digestion of the formulas herbs. Gelatinum (e jiao) strengthens the blood and essence and has been shown to increase RBCs and hemoglobin.Clinical Notes1.In order to boost bone marrow function, it is necessary to both vitalize and tonify blood, a specific action required for this type of anemia (spleen qi and kidney yang should also be tonified). Combine with Backbone with cold signs. Use Astra Essence without cold signs. Enhance, Tremella and American Ginseng, Cordyceps PS and CordySeng may also be used in conjunction with Marrow Plus depending on the associated patterns.

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Therapeutic Actions
1.Anemia and blood deficiency
2.Taken for symptoms due...

patent formula

Marrow Plus

alternative name

Ji Xue Teng

product line

Health Concerns

dosage forms

Capsules

unit size

90 Capsules

dosage

2 to 3 Capsules three to four times per ...

allergy warning

ingredients

Spatholobus stem (ji xue teng)

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