This oil is reported to aid memory and for a lot of older people
this is a great worry now days getting some kind of dementia
So take a look at this study The oil in these softgels is used
to increase memory and facilitate learning. It induces a feeling
of well-being and has reported aphrodisiac effects. As reported
in a variety of sources, Celastrus is used as an aphrodisiac and
as a powerful brain tonic to stimulate intellect, sharpen memory,
increase intelligence. It improves memory process in rats and
produced improvements in IQ in mentally retarded children and
it does not have any lethal or neurotoxic effects. Usually one
softgel in the morning is all that is necessary, but up to three
twice a day can be safely used. Click here for references and
more info. The oil in these softgels contains no buffers or extenders
or any chemical additives. It is the pure, cold-pressed oil from
the seeds and nothing else. Each softgel contains 100 mg of oil.
Celastrus paniculatis Seeds and Oil Studies "These statements
have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This
product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any
disease." Celastrus paniculatis is a shrub used in Ayurdevic
medicine in India. Various properties are attributed to the aerial
parts of the plant, but we will deal here primarily with the seeds
and the oil expressed from them. This information is provided
for educational purposes only and no
medical claims are made or implied. These statements have not
been reviewed by the FDA for accuracy. These products are not
meant to diagnose, treat, prevent or cure any disease or condition.
Their use is regarded only in terms of health supplements which
may or may not have intrinsic value.
Celastrus paniculatis seeds and oil have long been regarded in
India as beneficial to the intellect and memory. “…The
seeds…are hot, bitter, dry, acrid, appetizer, emetic expectorant,
sodorific, liver tonic, aphrodisiac, stimulant, powerful brain
tonic, stimulate intellect and sharpen memory, …cure joint
pain, paralysis, rheumatism, weakness; seed oil enriches the
blood, cures abdominal complaints, stomachic, tonic, treats cough,
asthma, leprosy, headaches, leucoderma…Seeds used externally
on foul, indolent ulcers and scabies….From seeds…an
oil is obtained…it is said to be excellent for beri-beri
(note: vitamin B1 deficiency disease) and 10-15 drops daily acts
as a powerful stimulant, followed in a few hours by a free diaphoresis,
unattended by subsequent exhaustion; oil is used in courts and
colleges to increase intelligence…” (Indian Medicinal
Plants vol. 1 Lalit Mohan, Basu, India)
“…The seeds are acrid, bitter, thermogenic, emollient,
stimulant,
intellect promoting, digestive, laxative, emetic, expectorant,
appetiser, aphrodesiac, cardiotonic, anti-inflammatory, diuretic,
emmenagogue, diaphoretic, febrifuge and tonic, and are useful
in abdominal disorders, leprosy, pruritis, skin diseases, paralysis,
cephalalgia, arthralgia, asthma, leucoderma, cardiac debility,
inflammation, stranguary, neuropathy, amenorrhoea, dysmenorrhoea
and fever and for stimulating the intellect and sharpening the
memory. The seed oil is bitter, thermogenic
and intellect promoting and is useful in abdominal disorders,
beri-beri and sores.” (Indian Medicinal Plants, a compendium
of 500 species, V.2,Orient Longman 1994)
“…Decoction and oil of the seed are considered a powerful
stimulant for neuromuscular system and are given in rheumatism,
gout and paralysis. It is used as a brain tonic to promote intelligence
and to sharpen the memory..” (Major Medicinal Plants of India,
R.S. Thakur, H.S. Puri and Akhtar Husain, Central Institute of
Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, Lucknow, India. 1989)
“…Oil is rubefacient; seeds are alterative, stimulant
and nervine; seeds and oil stimulate intellect and sharpen memory…Uses:
Oil with benzoin, cloves, nutmeg and mace added is a sovereign
remedy for beri-beri (Note: vitamin B-1 deficiency caused disease)
and a powerful stimulant…oil is used as a pomade for relieving
rheumatic pains of a malarious character and in paralysis. It
is also used in a pomatum made by mixing one part of the oil in
8 parts of butter for application to the head. It is known as
‘magzsudhi’ (brain clearer) and believed to promote
intelligence.” (Indian Materia Medica, Dr. K. M. Narkarni)
“…The seeds have a bitter sharp taste; expectorant,
tonic to the brain and liver; cure joint pain, paralysis and weakness.
In addition to the properties of the seeds, the oil is stomachic,
tonic, good for cough and asthma; used in leprosy; cures headaches
and leucoderma…The seeds are thought to be hot and dry, aphrodisiac
and stimulant, useful both as an
external and internal remedy in rheumatism, gout, paralysis, leprosy
and other disorders…Crushed and combined with aromatics they
are…very efficient in removing pains of a rheumatic or malarious
nature. Bruised and formed into a poultice they are a good stimulant
application to foul, unhealthy and indolent ulcers. The seeds
are supposed to have the property of stimulating the intellect
and sharpening the memory.”
Recent studies have shown Celastrus oil has the ability to increase
the intelligence of mentally retarded children. “It is concluded...that
Celastrus oil has a beneficial effect on the learning and memory
process in mentally retarded children.” (‘Studies on
biogenic amines and their metabolites in mentally retarded children
in Celastrus oil therapy’ K. Nalina, A.R. Aroor. K.B. Kumar
and Anjali Rao, Alternative Medicine, vol 1 #4 pg 355-360. 1986)
The oil in its raw state has a shelf life of 2 years if kept
in a cool and dark place such as a refrigerator. When put into
softgels the shelf life can be expected to be much longer, on
the order of four years if kept in a dark and refrigerated state.
There are many studies that show the oil is not harmful even
in doses many hundreds of times those normally administered. “…No
mortality was observed following oral administration of Celastrus
oil even with the highest doses. Celastrus oil administration
up to the highest dose (5 g/kg body weight)* did not produce any
toxic effect on the normal behavior of the
rats…Celastrus oil did not impair motor coordination at any
dose level..” *3500 times the softgel dose of 100mg.
‘Effects of Celastrus paniculatis on passive avoidance performance
and biogenic amine turnover in white rats’ K. Nalina, K.S.
Karanth, A. Rao and A.R. Aroor. Journal of Ethnopharmacology 47
(1995) 101-108.
“The products of this plant used clinically are considered
safe with low toxicity. Dosage: 2-10 drops of oil twice a day…”
‘(Selected Medicinal Plants of India [A Monograph of Identity,
Safety and Clinical usage])’ Published by Basic Chemicals,
Pharmaceuticals, and Cosmetics Export Promotion Council, Bombay,
India (Set up by the Ministry of Commerce, Government of India)
pg. 82.
“…ten to fifteen drops twice daily acts as a powerful
stimulant…unattended by subsequent exhaustion.” (Indian
Medicinal Plants vol. 1 Lalit Mohan, Basu, India)
Each softgel contains 100mg. of Celastrus paniculatis oil which
equals 3 and ½ drops. Usually one softgel in the morning
is all that is necessary, but up to three twice a day can be safely
used.
References
1) Indian Medicinal plants, Vol. 1. Lalit Mohan, Basu, India.
2) "Effects of Celastrus paniculatis on passive avoidance
performance and
biogenic amine turnover in albinio rats" Nalina, et. Al.
1995. Journal of
Ethnopharmacology 47:101-108
3) "Indian Materia Medica" by Dr. K.M. Nadkarni
4) "Indian Medicinal Plants" by B.D. Basu and K.R.
Kirtikar
5) "Major Medicinal Plants of India" by R.S. Thakur,
H.S. Puri and Akhtar
Husain pgs. 156-69.
6) "Indian Medicinal Plants, vol 2" edited by P.K.
Warrier, V.P.K. Nambiar
and C. Ramankutty pgs. 47-51
7-9) Testimonials on file.
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