Archives: Ingredients A-Z
Kratom
Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) contains mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine — partial mu-opioid receptor agonists with dose-dependent stimulant (low dose) and opioid-like (high…
Senna-Based Cleanses
Category entry for senna-containing 'colon cleanse,' 'detox,' and 'weight loss' programs — including branded products, multi-herb cleanses, and 'teatox' regimens…
Stephania (Fang Ji)
Stephania tetrandra (Han Fang Ji) was involved in the BELGIAN NEPHROPATHY DISASTER (1990s) — but due to MISIDENTIFICATION with Aristolochia…
Prohormones
Prohormones are steroid precursors (androstenedione, 1-androstenediol, 4-androstenediol, DHEA, etc.) that convert to active anabolic steroids in the body [1]. Most…
Monkshood (processed)
Processed monkshood (Aconitum carmichaelii, Zhi Fu Zi in TCM) is one of the most toxic plants used in traditional medicine…
Ma Huang Analog Herbs
Category entry for botanical sources of ephedrine-type alkaloids BESIDES Ephedra sinica — including Sida cordifolia (country mallow), Pinellia ternata, and…
Thunder God Vine
Thunder God vine (Tripterygium wilfordii, Lei Gong Teng) contains triptolide and celastrol — potent immunosuppressive and anti-inflammatory compounds studied for…
Skunk Cabbage
Skunk cabbage (Symplocarpus foetidus or Lysichiton americanus) contains calcium oxalate crystals that cause intense burning of oral/GI mucosa, and has…