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| FINGERROOT TINCTURE (tinctura BOESENBERGIA PANDURATA) from AMAZON HERBS® |
 Overview Krachai, Chinese ginger or Fingerroot is a medicinal and culinary herb from Southeast Asia. The rhizome of this plant is a flavonoid inducer of chemo-protective- and antioxidant enzymes. According to ongoing research, Boesenbergia pandurata is an excellent candidate for the development of a remedy for opportunistic fungal infections in AIDS patients. The potency of fingerroot oils, powdered rhizomes and tinctures rivals that of broccoli sprouts; the activity of quinone reductase is elevated by about 500,000 units per gram. Phytochemicals Aroma components have been identified: 1-8 cineol, camphor, d-borneol- and methyl cinnamate are the most important. Trace components: d-pinene, zingiberene, zingiberone, curcumin, zedoarin and some others. Rose-flavoured monoterpenoid alkohols (geraniol & nerol). Antioxidant compounds are: 5-hydroxy-7-methoxyflavanone, panduratin A, 5,7-dihydroxyflavanone, 2',6'-dihydroxy-4'-methoxychalcone, 2',4'-dihydroxy-6'-methoxychalcone, and 4-hydroxypanduratin A. Panduratin A, 4-hydroxypanduratin A, and 2',6'-dihydroxy-4'-methoxychalcone. These compounds also exert neuroprotective effects. Pharmacology The active constituent Cardamonin, (2',4'-dihydroxy-6'-methoxychalcone) is identified as a potently active constituent of Boesenbergia pandurata which, suggests that may be an effective anti-tumor promoter. Active constituents in B. pandurata rhizomes, hydroxypanduratin A (3) and panduratin A (2), are active principles against HIV-1 PR. Panduratin A may also be an effective chemopreventive or therapeutic agent against prostate cancer. Properties & Applications Relieves flatulence and indigestion, strengthen energy and stimulate nerves. 
It seems to have a blood-clot dissolving effect and possesses antimicrobial- and antifungal activity.Effective against gastric complaints (treatment of diarrhea and worms). Dosage Tincture: 1 - 3 ml daily (1 - 3 full droppers). Infusion: 1 - 2 cups daily. Reference Anti-inflammatory cyclohexenyl chalcone derivatives in Boesenbergia pandurata. Tuchinda P, Reutrakul V, Claeson P, Pongprayoon U, Sematong T, Santisuk T, Taylor WC Pinostrobin from honey and Thai ginger (Boesenbergia pandurata): a potent flavonoid inducer of mammalian phase 2 chemoprotective and antioxidant enzymes. Fahey JW, Stephenson KK. Induction of apoptosis and cell cycle arrest by a chalcone panduratin A isolated from Kaempferia pandurata in androgen-independent human prostate cancer cells PC3 and DU145 Jung-Mi Yun 1, 2, 3, Mee-Hyang Kweon 3, Hoonjeong Kwon 2, Jae-Kwan Hwang 1, * and Hasan Mukhtar 3 Pinostrobin from Honey and Thai Ginger (Boesenbergia pandurata): A Potent Flavonoid Inducer of Mammalian Phase 2 Chemoprotective and Antioxidant Enzymes Jed W. Fahey* and Katherine K. Stephenson The above presentation is for informational and educational purposes only. It is based on scientific studies (human, animal, or in vitro), clinical experience, or traditional usage. For many of the conditions discussed, treatment with prescription or over - the - counter medication is also available. Consult your doctor, practitioner, and / or pharmacist for any health problem and before using dietary supplements or before making any changes in prescribed medications. |
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