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[[File:Sarcanda glabra.jpg|thumb|Alt=Sarcandra glabra,|300px|left|Sarcandra glabra]]Other Names : Cao Shan Hu, Jiu Jie Cha, Guan yin cha, Senryo, herba sarcandrae, glabrous sarcandra herb<br>Sarcandra glabra is an herb native to Southeast Glabra grows in Asiain general and especially in China, Philippines, Korea, Japan, Vietnam, Cambodia, India, Malaysia, and Sri Lanka and other areas including areas of North, Central, and South America and some areas of the Pacific. ==Health Benefits and Uses of Sarcandra glabra==Sarcandra Glabra is a warm herb and can have both a bitter and sweet taste. It is a Wind-dispelling, anti-inflammatory, pain-relieving, antimicrobial, anti-oxidant, adaptogen and antitumor herb (Dong et al., 1998). Pungent in taste and neutral, it acts on the large intestine meridian.

* It Increases Platelet Count – Sarcandra Glabra also has nonspecific anti-inflammatory activityworks to increase platelet count, making it very important for those undergoing cancer treatments and has been used having thrombocytopenia.* Protects Against Pneumonia – This wonderful herb also seems to promote circulationprotect a person from coming down with viral pneumonia.* It Cancer – Some studies show that Sarcandra Glabra can inhibit the growth of cancer cells. More studies to be done, but this herb has long been used in traditional Chinese medicine TCM for the treatment treating cancer. And there have been some studies showing that extracts of bruisesSarcandra Glabra might help with leukemia. Sarcandra Glabra has been used for treating liver cancer, bone fracturescolon cancer, arthritisesophageal cancer, nausealung cancer, stomach cancer, breast cancer, and nasopharynx cancer.* Anti-Inflammatory – Sarcandra Glabra contains rosmarinic acid, caffeic acid, and caffeoylquinic acid all of which are powerful anti-inflammatory compounds that help with arthritis, internal pain, joint swelling , and coughredness. And inflammation is the first step towards disease in general… so this herb can also help to keep us healthy in general. * It has been proposed for Anti-viral – Sarcandra Glabra contains compounds which are powerful anti-viral agents that help to prevent colds, flues, and other viral diseases.* Protects Liver – Sarcandra Glabra also helps to protect and detoxify the treatment liver. And because our liver is our first defense that protects us from disease this is very important.* Improves Circulation – Sarcandra Glabra also helps to improver circulation.* Helps with the Flu – And studies show that Sarcandra Glabra also prevents and lessen the severity of chemotherapy-induced thrombocytopenia flues, making it very important for the elderly.* Lowers Blood Sugar – New studies show that Sarcandra Glabra can lower blood sugar making important for those suffering from diabetes.* Powerful Antioxidants – Sarcandra Glabra contains powerful antioxidants that help to slow aging and prevent and idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpurarepair DNA damage. * In one clinical observation Lowers Cholesterol – Studies also show that Sarcandra Glabra can lower LDL or bad cholesterol thus helping to prevent cardiovascular disease and strokes.* Helps with Stress – Sarcandra Glabra also helps with stress and supports the immune system thus helping to fight fatigue.* Headaches – An infusion of the leaves is very good for treating tension headaches.* New Compounds Being Discovered – There are lots of new compounds being discovered in China, Sarcandra glabra was shown Glabra, so we will just have to increase platelet productionwait and see what new healing abilities this herb will have in the future. * Edible Seeds – The seeds of this plant can be dried and roasted, and they taste a bit like sesame seeds.* relives arthralgia : This herb dispels pathogenic Wind and relieves arthritis pain. It is also believed to posses a regulatory action on immunitycommonly prescribed with cnidium, clematis and other herbs in decoction.