Ancient Chinese Herb Shows Promise in Countering Alzheimer’s in Mice

By | July 6th, 2017

A new mice study suggests that the Chinese herb Yang-Xue-Qing Nao has the potential to target and reduce Alzheimer’s pathology.

Yang-Xue-Qing Nao (YXQN) is a Chinese herb which has been shown to improve sleep in Parkinson’s patients. Now, U.S. and Chinese researchers have shown that it counteracts cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s mice. The mice received high doses of the herb over two months and researchers found that beta amyloid plaque levels were reduced by as much as 50 percent.  The herb targeted plaques in the hippocampus (the region in the brain responsible for memory) and increased neurons’ ability to protect against the formation of new plaques.

The herb consists of 11 natural remedies such as Angelica Sinusus and White Peony Root. It’s used in Chinese medicine for improving blood flow to the brain, encouraging anti-oxidation, the protection of neurons and the regulation of enzymes targeting the nervous system. More scientists are turning their attention to the role of decreased blood flow to the brain in the pathology of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s. Some are even arguing for more research into increasing cerebral blood flow as a potential treatment for Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers believe the results of this study strongly suggest that YXQN could be a potential medicine for Alzheimer’s and provide new evidence for drug research and development.

Who did it?  Northeast Normal University Jilin University, UCLA School of Medicine, Stanford University  Tianjin University

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14 thoughts on “Ancient Chinese Herb Shows Promise in Countering Alzheimer’s in Mice

  1. I’m taking Donepezil but did’nt see any progress could you sugest me a herbal pill that can help me? thanks

    1. Consult Your Physician – Being Patient does not give medical advice, nor is any information on the site intended to be prescriptive medical advice. If you have any questions about your health or the health of your loved one, please consult your physician for any and all medical-related questions.

  2. I would like to purchase Yang-Xue-Qing Nao (YXQN). Can you inform me where I might purchase this for my early onset Alzheimer’s? Thanks. Tom

    1. Consult Your Physician – Being Patient does not give medical advice, nor is any information on the site intended to be prescriptive medical advice. If you have any questions about your health or the health of your loved one, please consult your physician for any and all medical-related questions.

  3. I am interested in buying Yang-Xue-Qing Nao. Can you tell me how to purchase this herb remedy for Alzheimer’s disease and from what source? Thanks. Tom

  4. There seems to be many people asking on this site for information regarding YXQN, but no replies? Where does one get information regarding this product? In particular where to obtain it? J

    1. Consult Your Physician – Being Patient does not give medical advice, nor is any information on the site intended to be prescriptive medical advice. If you have any questions about your health or the health of your loved one, please consult your physician for any and all medical-related questions.

  5. I like to purchase Yang-Xue-Qing Nao (YXQN) Chinese herbs remedy for my Alzheimer’s disease from what source? Thank you. I don’t use Donepezil (has not works) for almost 2 years- and has not help my Alzheimer’s.

  6. Check with a Chinese Naturopath in a China Town near you as many have herb remedies that they can mix based on your issues. It is based on your symptoms.

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