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

Traditional Medicinal Plant Use in Northern Peru.

Posted on January 8, 2007 by Dr. Gary Pack

The Moche period (AC 100-800) Central Andean “Health Axis” was in Northern Peru from Ecuador to Bolivia. Half of the plants used in the Colonial period are no longer used, but, plant use is still common. Plant medicines have lower cost, seem to be more beneficial to patients and clinics and have fewer side effects. […]

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Supplements: Cat's Claw (Una de Gato), Maca (Lepidium meyenii), Stone breaker (Phyllanthus niruri)

Foods: Amaranth, Quinoa

Miscellaneous: Asteraceae spp., Ayahuasca, Coca (Erythroxylum species), San Pedro cactus

Environmental Lead Exposure and Urate Excretion.

Posted on December 7, 2006 by Dr. Gary Pack

There is an increased incidence of gout in lead workers. Chronic lead exposure reduces urate removal by the kidneys. High uric acid is a predictor of gout. Monosodium urate crystals are found in the joint fluid of patients with gout. Over 100 healthy subjects were tested in this study. Blood lead levels were measured and […]

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Conditions: Environmental pollution, Gout, Hyperuricemia, Lead toxicity (plumbism)

Supplements: Arginine, Chelation therapy, Chelator, Plumbum metallicum homeopathic, Stone breaker (Phyllanthus niruri)

Foods: Alcohol, Anchovies, Beef kidneys, Beer, Brains, Game meats, Herring, Liver, Mackerel, Meat extracts, Sardines, Scallops, Sweetbreads

Miscellaneous: Nitric oxide (NO), Uric acid (urate)

Uric Acid in Fructose-Induced Metabolic Syndrome.

Posted on December 7, 2006 by Dr. Gary Pack

The metabolic syndrome is the cause of a worldwide epidemic consisting of: Obesity, poor tolerance to glucose, hyperinsulinemia, hyperuricemia (high serum uric acid,) hypertriglyceridemia, and hypertension, which are all risk factors for cardiovascular disease. The metabolic syndrome is seen in 27% of the population of the United States and the diagnosis of metabolic syndrome triples […]

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Agrimonia eupatoria L and Hepatitis B Virus.

Posted on October 15, 2006 by Dr. Gary Pack

Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a common cause of hepatitis around the world. Agrimonia eupatoria (agrimonia) is an herb which the authors studied for its’ effect against HBV. Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) is released by the HBV virus. When there is HBsAg in the blood, HVB is present. Inhibition of the production of HBsAg […]

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Conditions: Diabetes, Hepatitis, Hepatitis B

Supplements: Agrimony (Agrimonia eupatoria), Chinese Plantain (Plantago asiatica), Milk thistle (Silybum marianum), Silymarin, Stone breaker (Phyllanthus niruri), Terminalia chebula

Xanthine Oxidase and Idiopathic Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension.

Posted on October 15, 2006 by Dr. Gary Pack

Idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension (IPAH) is believed to be made worse by oxidative stress. The enzyme, xanthine oxidase, contributes to that oxidative stress, causing damage to arteries by increasing uric acid levels. High uric acid levels (hyperuricemia) in IPAH are believed to be the result of increased xanthine oxidase activity. The xanthine oxidase enzyme is […]

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