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Actions:
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Lowers
Cholesterol, reduces platelet aggregation, lowers blood pressure; antimutagenic,
anticarcinogenic, radio protective, anticariogenic, antibacterial, diuretic,
stimulant, astringent.
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Applications: |
Prevent
chemo toxicity and dental caries and to treat atherosclerosis, hypertension,
and hypercholesterolemia.
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| Contraindications: |
None
known.
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| Side Effects: |
Caffeine
may contribute to insomnia, tachycardia, and anxiety.
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| AHPA Safety Rating: |
Class
2d.
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| Herb-Drug Interactions |
None
known.
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| Usage |
Prepared
extracts are sometimes standardized to up to 60% polyphenols.
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