Polygala Senega Extract
Senega extract/dry extract
Active Ingredient : Saponins 5%
Common Name : Senega Roots, Seneca Snakeroot
Chemical Constituents and Components : Main chemical compo
nents are triterpenoid saponins, senegin, polygalic acid, sapogenin, sengins, phenolic acids, methyl salicylate and polygalitol.
Action : Saponins:
4. It significantly reduces the level of blood triglycerides.
5. It reduces the high blood sugar level to normal without altering the insulin concentration.
6. It inhibites glucose absorption by suppressing the transfer of glucose from the stomach to the small intestine and by inhibiting the glucose transport system at the small intestinal brush border.
7. It causes increase in antibody producing cells.
Curing Diseases : 1. It is used in bro
nchitis and asthma.
2. It treats bronchitis, tracheitis, emphysema and inflammation of the respiratory tract.
3. It is used for treatment of rheumatism, colds, inflammation, and bleeding wounds.
4. It stimulates bro
nchial mucous gland secretion.
Research Information : Sapo
nin extract of Polygala senega is useful as immunological adjuvants to enhance immune respo
nses against antibody. It enhances immunological respo
nses and accompanying antigen to stimulate non-specific immunity. (Ref. Branka, Barl and et.al., Polygala senega compositions and methods of use, United States Patent 6241995)
Possible Combinations : Senega alfalfa glycyrrhiza glabra matricaria chamomila sarsaparilla dandelion saw palmetto gentian thyme (energy booster).