What diseases does yew treat? Revealing the medicinal value of “plant gold”
Taxus is known as "plant gold" and has attracted much attention in recent years because of its unique medicinal ingredients. The following is a structured summary of popular discussions and scientific research on the medicinal value of yew in the past 10 days across the Internet.
1. Main active ingredients of yew
| Ingredient name | Mechanism of action | Related diseases |
|---|---|---|
| Paclitaxel | Inhibits microtubule depolymerization and blocks cancer cell division | Breast cancer, ovarian cancer, lung cancer |
| 10-desacetylbaccatin III | Precursor for synthesis of paclitaxel | Anti-cancer adjuvant therapy |
| flavonoids | Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory | cardiovascular disease, diabetes |
2. Clinically verified indications
According to the 2023 Chinese Pharmacopoeia and international research data:
| disease type | Efficacy level | Research progress |
|---|---|---|
| malignant tumor | ★★★★☆ | FDA approves paclitaxel for first-line treatment of 6 types of cancer |
| rheumatoid arthritis | ★★★☆☆ | Phase III clinical trial shows pain relief rate of 68% |
| type 2 diabetes | ★★☆☆☆ | Animal experiments confirm that it can improve insulin resistance |
3. Precautions for use
1.dose control: Paclitaxel has a narrow therapeutic window, so you need to strictly follow your doctor’s instructions
2.Taboo groups: Contraindicated for pregnant women and people with liver insufficiency
3.adverse reactions: Common bone marrow suppression and neurotoxicity (incidence about 15-20%)
4. Latest research trends (August 2023)
| research institute | Discover content | Journal |
|---|---|---|
| Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Sciences | Discovery of new paclitaxel derivative with 40% increased anti-cancer activity | 《Nature Chemical Biology》 |
| Harvard Medical School | Yew extract proven to slow progression of Alzheimer's disease | 《Science Translational Medicine》 |
5. Controversies and warnings
1. Some merchants exaggerate and promote “yew soaked in water to prevent cancer”. In fact, paclitaxel is not soluble in water.
2. Wild yew is a national first-level protected plant, and illegal collection requires legal responsibility.
3. In August 2023, the State Food and Drug Administration reported 12 cases of counterfeit yew health products
Summary: Yew has clear value in the field of tumor treatment, but it needs to be used scientifically. It is recommended to obtain relevant drugs through formal medical institutions and avoid blind use of natural plants.
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