Guest guest Posted January 3, 2003 Report Posted January 3, 2003 Dear List, In an article published in " The American Journal Of The Medical Sciences \ October2002 Vl324 " , titled 'Phytoestrogens:A viable Option?' there is a discussion on dang gui from which i quote: 'Dang gui also contains a carcinogenic essential oil, and some recommend that " all unnecessary exposure to dang gui should be avoided " '. A quick search at MedScape also reveals dang gui contains several ingredients which are potentially carcinogenic. The reference from both articles leads to the same source: -Israel D, Youngskin EQ. Herbal therapies for perimenopausal and menopausal complaints. Pharmacotherapy 1997;17:970-84. Though Medscape has some more references. Its the first time i stumble upon this information. Any comments? Dan Levin L.Ac Quote
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2003 Report Posted January 3, 2003 Dear Dan, Thank you for raising this question. I too read that Dang Gui was toxic, in the opinion of a gynecologist at University of San Francisco (I think) some months ago, and I tried to contact that doctor, I can't remember her name now, but was unable. Then I dropped it. What does Israel Youngskin say about Dang Gui? Julie Quote
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2003 Report Posted January 3, 2003 , " Danny Levin <lvds@n...> " < lvds@n...> wrote: 'Dang gui also contains a carcinogenic essential oil, and some > recommend that " all unnecessary exposure to dang gui should be > avoided " '. many essential oils are carcinogenic and neurotoxic when isolated, concentrated and fed to rats in huge doses. this includes oils found in common food products. this is a red herring and the use of the whole herb has no evidence of carcinogenicity whatsoever. Quote
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