DENDROBIUM
Dendrobe Noble, Dendrobium Extract, Dendrobium nobile, Dendrobium officinale, Extrait de Dendrobium, Jin Chai Shi Hu (D. nobile), Nobile Dendrobium (D. nobile), Orchid Stem, Stem-Orchid, Tie Pi Shi (D. officinale), Vinterdendrobium (D. nobile).<br/><br/>
Uses & Effectiveness
Insufficient Evidence for
- Athletic performance.
- Physical performance.
- Dry mouth.
- Cough.
- Fever.
- Heat stroke.
- Thirst.
- Boosting immune function.
- Vomiting.
- Abdominal pain.
- Impotence.
- Anorexia.
- Tuberculosis.
- Other conditions.
Side Effects & Safety
There isn't enough information to know if dendrobium is safe or what side effects it might cause.Special Precautions & Warnings:
Pregnancy and Breastfeeding: There isn't enough information to know if dendrobium is safe to take during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Until more is known, avoid using.Seizures: There is a concern that dendrobium could potentially increase the chance of seizure in some people. Dendrobium contains a chemical that might increase the chance of seizure. If you have ever had a seizure, don’t use dendrobium.
Interactions
We currently have no information for DENDROBIUM Interactions.
Dosing
The appropriate dose of dendrobium depends on several factors such as the user's age, health, and several other conditions. At this time there is not enough scientific information to determine an appropriate range of doses for dendrobium. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult your pharmacist or physician or other healthcare professional before using.
REFERENCES:
- Danniells S. Dendrobium-containing Craze pre-workout supplement hit with CA class action. Nutraingredients-USA.com, May 21, 2012. Available at: http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Regulation/Dendrobium-containing-Craze-pre-workout-supplement-hit-with-CA-class-action (Accessed May 23, 2012).
- Dr. Duke's Phytochemical and Ethnobotanical Databases. Available at: http://www.ars-grin.gov/duke/.
- Parker EM, Cubeddu LX. Comparative effects of amphetamine, phenylethylamine and related drugs on dopamine efflux, dopamine uptake and mazindol binding. J Pharm Exp Therapeutics 1988;245:199-210. View abstract.
- Schultz H. Is DMAA successor dendrobium legit? Questions about the chemistry of dendrobium extract. Functional Ingredients eNewsletter, May 17, 2012. Available at: http://newhope360.com/regulation-and-legislation/dmaa-successor-dendrobium-legit?page=2 (Accessed May 23, 2012).
- Yang HY, Neff NH. Beta-phenylethylamine: a specific substrate for type B monoamine oxidase of brain. J Pharm Exp Therapeutics 1973;187:365-71. View abstract.
- Danniells S. Dendrobium-containing Craze pre-workout supplement hit with CA class action. Nutraingredients-USA.com, May 21, 2012. Available at: http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Regulation/Dendrobium-containing-Craze-pre-workout-supplement-hit-with-CA-class-action (Accessed May 23, 2012).
- Dr. Duke's Phytochemical and Ethnobotanical Databases. Available at: http://www.ars-grin.gov/duke/.
- Parker EM, Cubeddu LX. Comparative effects of amphetamine, phenylethylamine and related drugs on dopamine efflux, dopamine uptake and mazindol binding. J Pharm Exp Therapeutics 1988;245:199-210. View abstract.
- Schultz H. Is DMAA successor dendrobium legit? Questions about the chemistry of dendrobium extract. Functional Ingredients eNewsletter, May 17, 2012. Available at: http://newhope360.com/regulation-and-legislation/dmaa-successor-dendrobium-legit?page=2 (Accessed May 23, 2012).
- Yang HY, Neff NH. Beta-phenylethylamine: a specific substrate for type B monoamine oxidase of brain. J Pharm Exp Therapeutics 1973;187:365-71. View abstract.