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Product Brand Name: LEUZEA carthamoides (Maral root) dry roots
Leuzea carthamoides DC. (Asteraceae) is a perennial medicinal plant of Siberian origin. Its roots, which have a novel type of pharmacological action classified as adaptogenic, are commonly used for medicinal purposes in Russia.
Plant description
Leuzea carthamoides DC. (syn. Rhaponticum carthamoides [Willd.] Iljin) is an endemic species in South Siberia, on the Altai and Saian Mountains. It grows in the high alpine and subalpine meadows at 1200-1900 m above the sea level (Postnicov 1980). The plant has a woody rhizome with wiry roots of a length of 20-40 cm. The leaves are alternate, oval or elliptical, 10-20 cm long. The flower stems, 1-3 per plant, appear in the second year, their height ranges between 80 and 170 cm. The solitary capitulum has a diameter of 3-6 cm and the florets are violet, The 1000 seed weight (TSW) is 11-19 grams, the length and width of the seeds are 5-8 mm and 2-4 m, respectively. Rhaponticum derives its traditional name Maral Root from the famous Mongolian, Dzhamtsyn, who spoke about a plant that imparted strength to the maral deer, who fed on it.
Chemistry
The principal constituents of the whole plant are ecdysteroids (5 beta-cholest-6-on-7-ene derivatives) and flavonoids. Also polyacetylenes and triterpenes have been isolated from different parts of the plant (Girault et. al. 1984, Szendrei et. al. 1984, Varga et al. 1986 and 1990). Of the isolated compounds, only 20-hydroxyecdysone is currently considered to play an important role in the action of this plant. (Syrov and Kurmukov 1976). The main flavonoides are 6-methoxy-kampferol, patuletin, isorhamnetin-glycoside and quercetin-5-glycoside. All leaf and root samples contained 20-hydroxyecdysone as a main compound of Leuzea. The 20-hydroxyecdysone of the roots ranged from 0.12 to 0.20%, being higher than that of the leaves. The 20-hydroxyecdysone content of the leaves ranged between 0.006 and 0.10%. According to the quantitative and qualitative data obtained experimentally, the optimum time for root harvest of Leuzea carthamoides is at the end of August when the 20-hydroxyecdysone content is the highest.
Pharmacology
Leuzea considerably increases the capacity of tired skeletal muscles, and contributes to a more sparing use of carbohydrates and an enhanced new synthesis of glycogen and high-energy phosphorus compounds (Salnik 1967). When given to athletes, its extract is claimed to increase endurance, reflexes and concentration, while the athletes grew tired later and recovered earlier (Saratikov 1966). The rhizomes and roots of Leuzea carthamoides are officially listed in the Russian Pharmacopoeia. The fluid extract and the crude ecdysteroid fraction obtained from the roots are used in the production of Ecdysten tablets, which are used in the official medicine in Russia. Also other preparations made from these are marketed in a number of countries (Varga et.al. 1985); Cupka 1992). Leuzea provide high-value fodder material, the composition of the fresh and dry hay of Leuzea improved the tolerance of the animals to the extreme Siberian climatic conditions and increased milk production in cows (Vavilova and Kondratev 1975). In a recent study, a diet, containing 10% of Leuzea in meal increased the body weight and development of certain internal organs and affected the behavior of different experimental animals (Selepcova et.al. 1995). Leuzea carthamoides (Rhaponticum) is an old folk medicine for fatigue. It has been traditionally used as a stimulant, for overcoming impotence, and to assist convalescence from long illness. Russian and Eastern researchers have found that Rhaponticum has a beneficial effect on memory and learning, and can help break addictive behaviours. It increases working capacity in tired skeletal muscles, relieves neurosis, and benefits anabolic and adaptogenic processes Gadzhieva, R.M. et al. (1995). It enhances speed, strength, and functioning of the muscle system. Leuzea extracts has been used by Eastern Bloc athletes as a natural anabolic, adaptogen, and bio-stimulant.
Low Toxicity
In doses up to 40 mg/kg the extract was non-toxic. In certain doses in mice and rats Leuzea carthamoides exerted a moderate central stimulation action, increased ambulating and rearing, increased central nervous excitability and improved learning and memory without any pronounced side-effects (Petkov 1984).
Conclusion
Leuzea carthamoides is now slowly but surely becoming more widely accepted. In today's culture of hustling and bustling, with chaos coming from every direction, I do not think we can afford to ignore nature's medicine any longer. It is in our interest to take advantage of these powerful herbs if we want to survive the demands modern life imposes on us. One does not have to be a professor or scientist to research herbs and educate oneself on how they work. The motivation depends on how much one desire to improve one's quality of life. Since life is so short, my advice is: don't wait until you have a day off, maybe next week. Why not take adaptogens as soon as possible, so your week will be more productive?
Packing: 1oz (28 g) of sliced root in plastic bag
Dosage: see methods of preparation
Course: 2-4 months (7-14 packs)
Methods of preparation TEA and tincture for the LEUZEA (or RHODIOLA ROSEA) dry roots
Preparation of tea:
Cut fine 5g of Rhodiola rosea roots. 1 cup of boiling water pour in roots and leave for (brew) at least 4 hours. Than filter.
Daily dosage: 1/5 cup - 3-5 times per day. For better taste dilute Rhodiola rosea tea with juice, tonic or other herbal tea.
Preparation of tincture:
Mill 30 g of Rhodiola Rose roots in coffee-grinder no less 5-10 mm, add 150 ml of vodka without aromatic additives, agitate and steep 3-5 days at room temperature. Separate and filter the extract.
Dosage: 1/2 tsp. x 3 times per day. Course: 10-20 days.
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