Cnidium
Overview
Cnidium is a Chinese Herb.
Botanical Name
Cnidium monnieri
Cnidium is from the Umbelliferae family
Parts Used
Fruit
Rhizome
Seeds (most potent)
Health Benefits of Cnidium
Cardiovascular System
Cnidium may lower Blood Pressure in High Blood Pressure patients due to the Osthole content. [1]
Immune System
Cnidium may help to prevent/treat Cancer - Breast. references
Nervous System
Cnidium may counteract Aluminium-induced Memory impairment due to the Osthole content. [2]
Sexual System
Cnidium may alleviate Impotence - Male - Cnidium action is blocking Phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE5) an endogenous enzyme that permits blood to flow out of the Penis helping to sustain erections: [3]
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