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An Alternative Medicine Approach to
Lowering CholesterolBy Kasey Clowe, M.D.
About Traditional Chinese Medicine
Dating back thousands of years, Traditional Chinese
Medicine (TCM) has offered a more natural and holistic
approach to remedying high cholesterol. Potentially
producing fewer side effects, Chinese herbs can serve as a
viable alternative to Western medications.
Hong Qu
1. Hong qu (red yeast rice) contains lovastatin and lowers
low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and triglyceride levels by
inhibiting cholesterol synthesis. Some studies suggest that
hong qu can also increase “good” cholesterol, or high-
density lipoprotein (HDL) levels.
Shan Zha
2. Shan zha (hawthorn fruit) causes vasodilation (widening
of blood vessels) and stimulates the digestion of red
meat and other fatty foods. In doing so, it is used to treat
high blood pressure and high cholesterol.
Jiao Gu Lan
3. Jiao gu lan (gynostemma) prevents blood clot
formation by inhibiting platelet aggregation. Therefore, it
can also help reduce cholesterol and blood pressure.
About the Author
Dr. Kasey Clowe received his medical
degree from the St. Matthews University
School of Medicine and studied Family
Medicine at Mercy Medical Center.
Having an early interest in Eastern
medicine during her undergraduate
education, Dr. Clowe wrote a thesis
paper titled “Acupuncture and its Effects
on Analgesia.” He continues to maintain a passion for both Western and Eastern
medicines.