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Devil's Club Supreme
A Blood Sugar Balancing Formula. *
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Specifications
ZIN Product Number: 101608
Size: 1 oz
Weight: 0.18 lbs (0.08 KG)
Size (inches): 1.18" X 1.18" X 3.94"
Size (cm): 3.0 cm X 3.0 cm X 10.0 cm
Traditional Uses: Metabolism, Hypoglycemia, Blood Glucose (Sugar) Levels, Pancreatic Support, Nutritional / Dietary Imbalance, Insulin Resistance Syndrome, Carbohydrate Metabolism, Hyperglycemia
Manufacturer: Gaia Herbs
Ingredients: Zinc Citrate (2.5 mg)
Other Ingredients: Grain Alcohol (40-45%), Uva Ursi (Bearberry), Water, Spring, Jambul Seed, Indian, Dandelion, Turmeric, Devil's Club
* Please Note: This information is based partly on Traditional Medicine which uses natural materials to support health. This information has not been evaluated or approved by the FDA. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). These products are intended to support general well being and are not intended to treat, diagnose, mitigate, prevent, or cure any condition or disease. If conditions persist, please seek advice from your medical doctor.
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Description
The bitter root bark of devil's club affects the pancreas and the spleen with tonic, anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, and antirheumatic actions. It is effective for arthritic and rheumatic conditions, diabetes, and may be used as a "qi" tonic. According to herbalist, Michael Moore, "it contains neurolidol toregal, dodinene, bulnesol, dodecenol, cadanene, and cedrol (among others), as well as araliasides and panaxosides of varied and unspecified nature." (From Medicinal Plants of the Mountains West by Michael Moore, publ. 1993 by Red Crane Books, Santa Fe, New Mexico.)
Devil's claw with its tannins removed has demonstrated the ability to lower blood sugar. It is interesting that many studies have not shown its ability to lower blood sugar in alkaline or crude extracts including water. In fact, water extracts contain elements that actually can raise blood sugar. The hypoglycemic principle is separated when it is precipitated in acetone, hardly a home herbalist's process. The inconsistency of this herb may be because of its similarity to ginseng, of which it is a relative and which also has many similar therapeutic properties but is dependent upon constitutional predisposition.
Devil's Club
Oplopanax horridus (J. E. Smith) Miq.
Synonyms: Echinopanax horridus (Sm.) Decne. & Planch. ex H.A.T. Harms; Fatsia horrida (Sm.) Benth. & Hook. f.; Panax horridus Sm.
The genus name is derived from the Greek hoplon, weapon, + Panax, i.e., an "armed ginseng," references to the fearsome spines of the plant and to its membership in the same family (Araliaceae) as ginseng. Frequently the genus name has been considered to be a neuter name in Latin, so that the specific epithet ends in "urn" (O. horridum). However, the Botanical Code of Nomenclature requires that names ending in panax be treated as masculine, so that the name must be spelled E. horridus.
English Common Names
Devil's club (sometimes ungrammatically hyphenated as "devil's club"), Alaskan ginseng.
Devil's club is sometimes confused with devil's claw (Harpagophytum procumbens DC.); the latter, an African plant, is commonly marketed in North America as an over-the-counter herbal product, with the information that it has been particularly used as an anti-inflammatory and pain reliever against arthritis and rheumatism. Devil's club should also not be confused with devil's walking-stick (Aralia spinosa L.), which similarly has spiny branches but differs in its twice compound leaves with numerous leaflets.
French Common Names
Aralie épineuse.
Morphology
This extremely thorny, deciduous, sweetly-aromatic shrub grows 1-3 (occasionally as high as 5) m, with a stem as thick as 3 cm. The leaves, often described as maple-like, are large, with blades up to 50 cm wide, stalks up to 30 cm long, and 5-9 (-13) palmately arranged lobes with irregularly toothed margins. The stems, leaf stalks and lower veins of the leaves are densely armed with thin stiff spines 5-10 mm long. The spines are very irritating; they can cause festering wounds when imbedded in the skin, and may produce severe allergenic reaction in susceptible people. The root system is shallow, generally without thorns. Roots appear to arise at times from stems that have leaned over to the ground, and such natural layering or suckering spreads the plant vegetatively. The branches often entangle, contributing to the difficulty of walldng through a devil's club thicket. Greenish-white flowers, 6 mm long, are developed from May to July (depending on elevation and latitude). The flowers are borne on branching inflorescences up to 25 cm long. h the late summer berries 6-10 mm wide are matured. These are bright red, fleshy, ellipsoid and somewhat compressed. The berries contain two or three seeds, which are believed to be dispersed by animals. The berries persist on the plant through the winter.
Classification and Geography
Oplopanax is a small genus of three species. The Japanese O. japonicus (Nakai) Nakai is sometimes considered to be a subspecies of O. horridus (ssp. japonicus (Nakai) Hult.). The Eurasian O. elatus (Nakai) Nakai is closely related.
Devil's club is distributed from Alaska southwards. It is found along the coast through British Columbia and on the west side of the Cascade range through the states of Washington and Oregon. Also, it extends eastward to the Rocky Mountains, including portions of Alberta, Idaho and Montana. Finally, a small enclave is found in northern Michigan and the Thunder Bay district of Ontario, where disjunct populations occur on several islands of northern Lake Superior, including Isle Royale and Passage Island, Michigan, and Porphyry and Slate islands, Ontario.
Ecology
Devil's club typically occurs in moderately well-drained to poorly-drained usually shaded sites. It is found in coniferous woods, especially near streams, and ranges from near sea level to subalpine elevations. It has been recorded on a variety of soils varying from sand and loan to silt, sometimes occurring on very shallow substrates, and generally on acidic soils (pH 3.8 - 6.0). The species is found in both maritime and continental climates. It is a dominant component of understorys of various Pacific Northwest and western boreal forests, often forming dense, nearly impenetrable pure thickets, but also occurring in some understorys with other shrubs and (or) herbaceous plants. The best growth is attained in mature, climax forests. In its eastern disjunct range, devil's club occurs in low rocky woods and wooded ravines, between rock ridges, and on sheltered cliffs.
Devil's club receives limited browsing from wild mammals, probably because of its prickly leaves and stems. Black-tailed deer, white-tailed deer, and elk lightly browse in spring and summer, but moose on Isle Royale, Michigan have not been observed browsing the plant. Grizzly and black bears consume devil's club seeds, leaves, and stems.
Medicinal Uses
Devil's club has been used by native peoples in western North America as a medicinal plant since time immemorial. The inner bark and roots were (and continue to be) employed to treat arthritis, rheumatism, stomach and digestive problems, tuberculosis, colds, skin disorders, and many other complaints. In the Northwest Coast region of British Columbia, the bark of devil's club has been the most important of the many barks used medicinally by Indians.
In addition to its use to treat physical ailments directly, devil's club was used by shamans and others in spiritual ceremonies to attain supernatural powers, the plant having a reputation for magical protective properties. Interestingly, Western North American Indians have often ascribed such properties to other prickly or thorny plants. Further, the cathartic properties (causing evacuation of the gut) is also a feature that might be associated with "cleansing" spiritual value. Finally, it has been suggested that the hypoglycemic effect of devil's club might produce a minor lowering of blood sugar and an associated light-headedness that could contribute to a spiritual mood.
The most interesting and potentially useful medicinal property ascribed to devil's club is that it is hypoglycemic (lowering blood sugar), and therefore useful as an anti-diabetic (for controlling diabetes). This has been rather controversial, with some earlier studies not finding hypoglycemic effects, but there is currently a consensus that devil's club is hypoglycemic. Certainly there is a long history of use by native Americans to treat adult-onset diabetes. Insulin therapy is standard treatment for diabetes today, but is not always successful in preventing the complications of diabetes (kidney damage, destruction of the retina and vision, cataracts, arteriosclero- sis, neurological dysfunction, and predisposition to gangrene).
Extracts from the inner bark of devil's club have been shown to be antibiotic, specifically against the bacterium genus Mycobacterium that causes tuberculosis and other diseases of humans. This validates the use of this plant for treating tuberculosis by Indians of the West Coast.
Chemistry
Antibacterial and antifungal activity of extracts of the inner bark has been attributed to several polyynes. The bark has also demonstrated antiviral activity. A sesquiterpene, a sesquiterpene alcohol, and a sesquiterpene ketone have been isolated from the closely related O. japonicus and these same compounds may be present in O. horridus. A derivative of the sesquiterpene ketone is used in commercial preparations in Japan to treat coughs and colds.
Non-medicinal Uses
Native peoples of western North America used devil's club wood to construct fishing lures and the charcoal for face paint. Other products produced from the plant included perfume, baby talc, deodorants, and stain for baskets and other materials.
As a horticultural subject, devil's club makes a beautiful but intimidating specimen, that some brave gardeners choose to cultivate. It is particularly suitable as a striking backdrop for shady or partially shady landscapes and water gardens. It can be used to make a formidable hedge to protect areas against Oplopanax horridus (devil's club) human intrusion. The species also has potential as a restoration stream cover plant, preventing or reducing streamside erosion.
One account of the plant states that the leaf shoots produced in early spring can be used as a condiment or nibbled raw in very limited amount. However, there is very little use of this plant for human food.
Agricultural and Commercial Aspects
Devil's club is presently not widely known as a herbal medicine. However, it has several characteristics that make it an excellent prospect for penetrating the herbal market. First, it has a well-established folk reputation as possessing a cornucopia of healing actions, especially against some ailments (such as rheumatism, arthritis, stomach and digestive upsets, coughs and colds, and skin disorders) that are chronic and widespread, not consistently curable by conventional western medicine, and often not so serious as to require pharmaceuticals. Second, it is acquiring a reputation as an "adaptogen". Given that it is related to the world's most important adaptogen, ginseng, and even shares in part its scientific name (Panax), devil's club clearly has the kind of background that makes it attractive to the herbal market. Thirdly, research has shown that the plant has at least some genuine medicinal virtues. Fourth, the plant has the kind of impressive common name and extraordinary appearance that make medicinal herbs memorable and attractive. In short, devil's club is very appealing in a marketing sense. It certainly deserves both medicinal (pharmacological) and marketing (especially as a source of nutraceutical preparations) research.
Because the natural distribution of devil's club includes the declining old growth forests in the west, and a small disjunct area in the east, increased harvest could erode genetic variation. It is important to ensure the well-being of this quite unique plant of considerable potential medicinal value.
As a result of cultivation for ornamental purposes, a basic horticultural knowledge of the plant is available. Devil's club is most easily propagated from suckers and root cuttings but can be grown from seed. The species is cold-hardy. Although typically found as an understory shrub in partial shade, and moderately shade tolerant, it can be planted in full sun. Devil's club withstands pruning very well. It is drought intolerant and should be provided with a moist situation.
Myths, Legends, Tales, Folklore, and Interesting Facts- In at least two Northwest Indian cultures, devil's club was associated with bears. The Tlingit thought bears chewed the roots to soothe their battle wounds. The Bella Coola thought that bears ate the unpalatable fruits (known to them as "grizzly's berries") and used the thorny branches as bedding.
- The Haida placed a stick of devil's club under their mattresses or across the top of their doorways to protect against evil spirits.
- Canadian Pacific was incorporated in 1881 to build a transcontinental railway linking Eastern Canada with the Pacific coast. In parts of British Columbia where devil's club grows the search for a route was made extremely difficult because of virtually impenetrable large patches of the shrub, and the railway was rerouted to avoid some of these areas. The devil is commemorated in numerous names of plants that have been used medicinally, besides devil's club and devil's claw alluded to earlier: devil's apple (Datura stramonium L.), devil's bit (Liatris squarrulosa Michx., and Scabiosa succisa L.), devil's cherries (Atropa bella-donna L), devil's dung (Ferula assafoetida L.), devil's guts (Cuscuta epithymum Mun.), devil's nettle (Achillea millefolium L.), devil's shoe string (Tephrosia virginiana (L.) Pers.), devil's tobacco (Lobelia tupa L.), devil's tongue (Amorphophallus rivieri Durieu), devil tree (Aistonia scholaris Brown), devil's trumpet (Datura stramonium L.).
Dosage
For tea, 1 ounce of dried herb simmered for 30 minutes in 1 pint of water; 1 cup three times daily.
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Directions
In both hyper- and hypoglycemia it is useful to use this compound along with Compounded Elixir of Bitters, which promotes a greater balance to the digestive functions.
Take 30-40 drops of extract and add to a small amount of warm water. Take shortly before meals, 3 times daily. Continue to use this compound for 3 to 4 months.
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Ingredients
Fresh Devil's Club Root Bark (Oplopanax horridum), Jambul Seed (Syzygium jambolanum), Fresh Dandelion Root and Leaf (Taraxacum officinalis), Fresh Uva Ursi Leaf (Arctostaphylos uva ursi), Fresh Turmeric Root (Curcuma longa), USP grain alcohol (45-55%), spring water. Average herb strength 1:1.5.
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Cautions
This compound should not be taken during pregnancy and should not necessarily be considered a substitute for insulin therapy.
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Additional Information
About Gaia Herbs
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How does Gaia Herbs standardize its products? Through a process referred to as "Full Spectrum Process" Gaia Herbs is able to guarantee the potency and consistency of its products without compromising the "wholeness" characteristics of the plant. To date Gaia Herbs is the only extraction facility to standardize its extracts through this Full Spectrum Process. This Full Spectrum Process standardization is accomplished through four specific procedures: a. Agricultural Testing: At Gaia Herb Farm, the primary supplier of organic herbs used in the extraction of Gaia Herbs products, analytical testing is carried out through HPLC (High Pressure Liquid Chromatography) while the plants are still in their developmental stage. The test results enable us to harvest the plant at the peak of its therapeutic activity. In this way Gaia Herbs is able to capture a consistent range of the plants bioactivity before the plant is extracted. b. Extraction Methodology: Extraction techniques are set up using only pure USP grade grain alcohol and pure spring water as solvents. The plants are extracted in their entirety without any purification or isolation of inert substances. This Full Spectrum Process enables the entire chemical profile of the plant to be extracted. c. Concentration Technology: Once extracted and filtered the herbal liquid is then concentrated using state of the art low heat/low vacuum concentrators. Solvent is removed slowly and gently so as to not disturb the plants fragile constituents. Solvents are distilled off and enable the plant and all it's bioactivity to become concentrated to the desired levels. d. Final HPLC Analysis: Once concentration is completed a final HPLC test is carried out to ensure the extract is concentrated to the measured level. A marker compound is used for each herb and this compound gives specificity to the extracts level of full spectrum activity. 2. How is dosage determined? Dosages of Gaia Herbs extracts are determined through two factors: a. Consideration is given for the concentration of the extract b. Consideration is given for the specific use of the extract
A third factor may mitigate the recommended dose and that is the weight and constitution of the individual using the herb. If an individual is heavier or has a more robust constitution the higher range of the suggested use may be consumed. Contrary if a person weighs less or has a more fragile constitution the lower range of the suggested use should be consumed. Please keep in mind that not all brands of extracts carry the same concentration. The recommended dosages suggested on Gaia Herbs products are therapeutic dosages and are intended to deliver the therapeutic response. This may not be true for other brands of extracts. 3. How long should I take an herbal extract? The nature of the condition should determine the length of use of the herbal extract. If the condition is acute or is of a superficial nature, the extract may be used for a shorter period of time such as 1-3 weeks. If the condition is chronic or deeper than it is appropriate to use the extract for 3-4 months or longer. There are always exceptions and it is wise to always follow the recommendations provided on the label. Regardless of how long the extract is used please consider the following rule of thumb: If an extract is to be used for more than one week then take six days on and one day off. If an extract is used for more than six weeks then take six weeks on and one week off with a day off each week. If an extract is to be used for more than six months then take six months on and one month off with a day off each week. The periodic time off from using the herbal extract allows for the full benefit of the herb to be fully integrated into the constitution. 4. How do I recognize the quality and concentration of herbal extracts in the market? Without standards set by regulatory authorities governing quality and concentration, the quality and concentration of herbal products are really determined by the integrity (or lack of it) of the manufacturing companies. Here are the procedures that Gaia Herbs uses to establish both quality and concentration and disclosure of both: Gaia Herbs Quality: a. Grows or purchases only certified organic and ecologically, wild-crafted and GMO free herbs b. Harvests herbs at the peak of their therapeutic activity c. Measures the bio-activity of every batch of crude herb before it is harvested or purchased d. Conducts microbial tests on all raw materials purchased e. Establishes correct methodology of extraction for each herb separately f. Manufactures under strict GMP compliance guidelines in its state of the art GMP compliant facility
Gaia Herbs Concentration: a. Gaia Herbs extracts its herbs using herb strength (weight/volume) ratios that are between 1:1 and 1:2. This means that for a 1:1 extract one part of herb is used for every one part of liquid. For a 1:2 extract then one part of herb is used for every 2 parts of liquid. Most companies manufacturing herbal "extracts" are really producing "tinctures" not "extracts" using a ratio of 1:4 or 1:5. Obviously these tinctures are much more diluted than the extracts that Gaia Herbs manufactures. b. Gaia Herbs uses state of the art low heat/low vacuum evaporators to concentrate its products. c. Gaia Herbs measures every batch to ensure concentration levels are achieved. d. Gaia Herbs guarantees concentration through its "Full Spectrum Process". Gaia Herbs Full Label Disclosure: a. Discloses whether herbs are certified organic or ecologically wild-crafted b. Discloses finished herb strength ratio on label c. Discloses mg of herbal extract contained in product d. Discloses concentration of bio-activity as a marker for standardization e. Discloses amount and nature of solvent remaining in the extract No other liquid extract company produces to these standards or is able to disclose such complete and accurate information to the consumer on its labels. Gaia Herbs in fact has set a standard for disclosure of information on its labels amongst liquid extract manufacturers within the industry. 5. Why is there alcohol in herbal extracts? Pure grain alcohol is used to prepare herbal extracts because it functions very well as a solvent and as a preservative. The properties of alcohol enable it to effectively mobilize the constituents that are active in plants from with the plants cell wall and bring them into solution. This is simply a process of pre-digesting the plant. In this way when the extract is ingested there is 100 % absorption and 100 % bioavailability. This is so important especially if one's digestive functions are impaired or one needs a response from the herbal preparation quickly. Liquid herbal extracts work quickly. Because they do not need to move through the first pass of the liver for digestion, they enter the bloodstream immediately and affect their receptor sites within the body within minutes after consumption. Pure grain alcohol also acts as a wonderful preservative. A liquid herbal extract will remain stable for over 5 years while crude herb capsules and tablets tend to degrade very quickly. Effectiveness of herbal tablets and capsules containing dry crude herbs is minimal. 6. How much alcohol am I consuming per dose when I take a liquid extract? Very little indeed!! If an average dose of an herbal extract is 30-40 drops and the herbal preparation contains 50 % alcohol, then one is consuming 15-20 drops of alcohol with the herbal extractive matter miscible within it. This is simply much less alcohol ingested than if one were to eat a ripened piece of fruit (by virtue of the sugars in fruit that are converted to alcohol when the fruit is consumed). However if one has a background of alcohol sensitivity or cannot consume products with alcohol, then it is recommended that the alcohol-free liquid extracts prepared from Gaia Herbs or the alcohol-free liquid extracts in vegetable capsules (Liquid Phyto-Caps) be used that is prepared and patented by Gaia Herbs. 7. Are Gaia Herbs alcohol-free herbal extracts as concentrated as the alcohol extracts? Yes!! Gaia Herbs is the only liquid extract manufacturer that can guarantee that its alcohol -free extracts are as concentrated as the alcohol extracts. This is because Gaia Herbs first extracts every herb using the proper alcohol requirement and then utilizes state of the art evaporation equipment to remove the alcohol under low heat and vacuum. After extraction is completed then an HPLC analysis is carried out comparing the alcohol free extract to the alcohol extract. The only exception to this standard of quality is for Milk Thistle and Kava Kava alcohol free extracts. Because these two herbs carry constituents that are highly alcohol soluble it is not possible to achieve the same concentrations in the alcohol free extract as the alcohol extract without having particulates in the solution. To resolve this, a slightly lower concentration is used for these two herbs when they are prepared as alcohol free extracts. 8. Can I combine several extracts or formulas and take them together? Because herbal preparations have specific constituents that target specific receptor sites within the body, it is important that they be taken thoughtfully. Unless specifically indicated, it is best to take one herbal preparation apart from another by allowing at least twenty minutes to pass. Many herbs do combine well together and in fact are enhanced when combined together. Gaia Herbs Supreme Compounds are scientifically formulated so that the herbs combined together in each formula produce a result that is specific and desirable. It takes much knowledge to properly combine herbal preparations together. When unsure whether two or more single herbs or preparations may be combined together, please refer to the information contained within this book, ask an herbal professional, or space each preparation by at least twenty minutes. 9. Can I use herbal extracts safely during pregnancy? Although there are many herbs that are safe to use during pregnancy, Gaia Herbs recommends on all its labels that the herbs should not be used during pregnancy. We do this because we believe that if you are pregnant and wish to use herbs to maintain a strong and healthy pregnancy that you consult a naturopathic doctor, licensed herbalist or licensed holistic health practitioner qualified to guide you in the safe use of herbs during pregnancy. 10. Are there any herb/drug interactions that I should be concerned about when using herbs? There certainly may be interactions between prescription drugs and herbs. We suggest that if you are currently using a prescription drug that you consult your medical doctor or a naturopathic physician before taking herbs. Throughout history and in cultures all over the world, herbs have been used safely as medicine. Herbal medicines have produced relatively few incidences of harm when used intelligently and as recommended. Also herbal medicines have a long history of producing effective results without the harmful side effects that prescriptive drugs produce. Please consult the information contained within the back of this book for a guide on herb/drug interactions. 11. What is the best way to take liquid herbal extracts? There are several ways to consume liquid herbal extracts safely and effectively. What follows below is a summary of some of the ways to ingest liquids with the first being the very finest: a. Add drops to a small amount of warm water. b. Place drops directly into the mouth or under the tongue. c. Add drops to a small amount of herbal tea such as peppermint or fennel. d. Add drops to a small amount of diluted juice such as grape or apple juice. e. Add drops to a vegetarian '00' capsule and swallow quickly before capsule dissolves with a small amount of warm water.
12. Can children use herbal extracts safely? Yes! In fact liquids are the preferred method for children to consume medicinal remedies. Gaia Herbs has prepared a line of herbal extracts for children that has been formulated and endorsed by Dr. May Bove, a practicing naturopathic physician specializing in natural children's health care in Brattleboro, VT. Gaia's Children line of extracts is physician approved and clinically tested. They are formulated to address specific aliments that children commonly experience and they taste great! They are not sweetened with sugar like popular children's remedies may be but rather they are formulated with gentle and pleasant tasting herbs that children truly love. To learn more about herbs for children please read "A Parent's Guide to Children's Herbal Care" by Dr. Mary Bove.
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