Found this: "Their novel research, published in the current edition of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, shows that a soluble epoxide hydrolase (sEH) inhibitor and kurarinone, a compound from the dried root of Sophora flavescens, reduced neuroinflammation in an animal model with Parkinson’s disease. The dried root, also known as kushen, has been used for hundreds of years in traditional Chinese medicines." From: msn.com/en-us/health/medica...
UC Davis, China find may alleviate neuroi... - Cure Parkinson's
UC Davis, China find may alleviate neuroinflammation in Parkinson’s disease
Found you can buy here: amazon.com/Flavescens-Cardi...
Abstract here:
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Not clear whether the substance was applied as pretreatment or posttreatment with respect to the toxicant.
Has anyone used this version? It was recommended by someone on HU. I’m hoping to find an ideally 3rd party tested reputable source.
I used it in the form of Ku Shen Tea. It helped better than anything including C/L. I had to stop it due to my hypotension. I actually felt like me again, until my blood pressure cratered. It is a MAOb inhibitor also.
Amazing. I’m sorry you weren’t able to continue. Is the site I posted where you bought it from? Requires me to register. Have you tried licorice root? It does not lower blood pressure.
Do you think it’s main benefit is it’s being a MAOB inhibitor? Do you take Azilect? I do and I can tell no difference
herbs tend to modulate multiple pathways, so it's hard to tell. I'm on blood thinners now, so as far as herbs go, I'm dead in the water.
Did the hypotension cause the AFib? And do you think the PD caused the hypotension? I have very low blood pressure, dizziness, etc and it’s hard to differentiate sometimes between internal tremors and heart palpitations. How do you ensure adequate blood flow to the brain? That is a big concern of mine and I’m assuming most PWP. I take Vinpocetine for this purpose. Between the dizziness and the cramps and the soreness I often feel like a mess but it’s all invisible so I just try and “act normal.”
CC,
Are you using magnesium oil for your cramps? I don't remember when was the last time hubby had any cramps. I spray mag oil on his legs every single night, it works wonders.
Thank you Despe, 😊 my cramps have changed and are mostly goofy toe cramps. I should try it on my toes? Maybe it will help. Oddly enough ice baths help
Are you interested in this Ku Shen tea?
Yes, mag oil will work anywhere, it's worth trying it. Taking ice baths? Whole body or just feet?
I am not sure about this tea. I have to read about it. . .
CC
Does your toes cramp start while doing activities like walking, running, stretching or at rest?
They twitch on their own when I’m sedentary or standing but not moving. Most frequent issue is my feet “fall asleep” while I’m exerting myself like jumping on a trampoline, running, riding a bike. How on earth they can tingle and go numb while I’m exercising vigorously alludes me and my GP. The cramping is less frequent but more bothersome and happens very randomly. Thank you for asking. My list of symptoms is very long but all are mild. But they function like at unwanted dysfunctional symphony.
When you intentionally contract your leg muscles, glutes, hamstring or other lower extremity muscles like isometric exercises , do you completely feel those muscle are contracting? What is you toes reaction when you do so? Do your toes tend to stay away from each other, do they flex , extend? Thank you
I think my muscles fully contract. I jog , hike, etc. When I flex my toes don’t do anything different, they just sit there. I’m very curious about your inquiries. Sure with my doc new or cared about what to ask.
I think some of your muscles are inhibited (the main ones are glutes) and your hip flexors and psoas muscles are shortened. When you have time lying on your back (supine position) in relax position try to contract your glute muscle and other lower body muscles ONE by ONE and see if you can contract them without any compensation using other muscles. While doing these try to observe your toes. Keep us posted please, if that’s the case I have some exercises to help the toes dystonia.
Where did you get your Ku Shen Tea? And did you like the taste?
Thanks, on the look out for a tea, think its a more benign way to try a new supplement.