Schisandra chinensis
One of the principal therapeutic plants (wǔ wèi zi) in Chinese traditional medicine. Schisandra berries are prized for their adaptogenic, immunomodulating and hepatoprotective effects. Schisandra contains several bioactive lignans and terpenoid compounds with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor, hepatoprotective and neuroprotective effects, although definitive human clinical studies are lacking. Note: Schisandra may also be...
Pueraria lobata
See Kudzu.
Saccharum officinarum
Also known as sugar cane. Beyond serving as a source of table sugar, sugar cane extracts have both supplemental and cosmetic uses. Sugar cane is also a source of policosanol, which may or may not improve blood lipids. In addition, sugar cane extracts have antioxidant effects, and are a source of alpha-hydroxy acids used in skin care...
Polygonum cuspidatum
Also known as Japanese Knotweed. An invasive plant pest used as a source of resveratrol in commercial supplements.
Tryptophan
See L-Tryptophan.
Turkesterone
Also known as 11,20-dihydroxyecdysone. Turkesterone is an ecdysteroid and analog of 20-hydroxyecdysone isolated from Ajuga turkestanica, a medicinal plant grown in Uzebekistan. Turkesterone is an ingredient in a number of bodybuilding supplements, although there is only limited Russian research to support its use for building muscle or improving athletic...
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