At 9 a.m. this morning (October 15th), at Youth Newspaper office, the principal character in memoirs series, “The person unraveling the secrets of Crinum latifolium L.” - Pharmacist - Dr. Nguyen Thi Ngoc Tram had an online exchange meeting with a large number of readers interested in treatment methods, folklore experiences and efficacy of the medicine formulated from Crinum latifolium L. leaves. Here are some readers’ questions and Pharmacist - Dr Nguyen Thi Ngoc Tram’s answers.

In addition to the effect on treating benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and uterine fibroids, does Crinum latifolium L. also have effect on treating other tumors? How is the potential capability of Crinum latifolium L.?

Crinum latifolium L. has capability of treating BPH; so that, CRILA extracted from Crinum latifolium L. leaves are used to treat BPH, also known as prostatic fibroids. The result is that the Council of Science and Research at ministry level evaluated the efficacy of CRILA capsule at 89.18%. CRILA capsule can also be used in the treatment of uterine fibroids studied clinical trials at the National Maternity Hospital with the result of nearly 79.5%. CRILA capsule can support cancer treatment, stimulate the immune system, enhance body resistance, and prevent the production of cancer cells and metastasis after surgery. The effect on cancer treatment continues to be undergone clinical trials in oncology hospitals.

With regard to the effect of Crinum latifolium L. on the treatment of other tumors, in fact, the folk have used physicians’ experiences in treating liver cancer, lung cancer, stomach cancer, uterine cancer, breast cancer, and some other cancers. The product circulating on the market is Crinum latifolium L. tea bag manufactured by the National Phytopharma joint-stock company No. 2. It can be used to support cancer patients to prevent the division of cancer cells and metastasis after tumor surgery.

Currently we have just been studying and using Crinum latifolium L. leaves. Crinum latifolium L. flowers and bulbs also contain a lot of anti-tumor compounds, inhibiting tumor cells. Next time, we are going to publish the result of research work on flowers and bulbs of Crinum latifolium L.

Are there any effects on Heart - Blood Pressure - Ability of sexual activity of all genders as using CRILA from Crinum latifolium L. for treatment?

CRILA capsule does not affect cardiovascular activity and blood pressure. We have studied overseas and the pharmacology subject of Prof. Dr. Dao Van Phan tested and concluded that CRILA capsule does not affect cardiovascular activity and blood pressure, being safe for users. As for the sexual activity in men, the test results on 257 patients and one year of CRILA capsule circulation in three hospitals (National Hospital of Traditional Medicine, Ho Chi Minh Hospital of Traditional Medicine, and Vietnam National Institute of Gerontology) with thousands of patients showed that CRILA doesn’t affect sexual activity. In particular, some men between 45 and 50 said that after taking CRILA, their urination and health are improved, so that sexual activity is also improved.

Can I buy Crinum latifolium L. leaves to make decoction for drinking every day? Can this remedy prevent uterine fibroids or not?

You can use Crinum latifolium L. leaves to prevent fibroids, but Crinum latifolium L. leaves on the market are very dangerous because broadleaf Crinum genus has 12 kinds looking alike. If they have not had flowers yet, it is very difficult to distinguish them. If taking the wrong plant like Crinoideae or some other Crinum plants, users are likely to be poisoned. In fact, these cases occur due to buying Crinum latifolium L. leaves on the market with unknown origin. In my opinion, you should buy CRILA capsule that has been studied with preventing dose of 4 capsules/day, divided into 2 times, taking continuously for 30 days, taking 1 month off, then taking again. It is also very good for you to use CRILA in the pre-menopausal period.

Is it ok if using CRILA in combination with other medicines? If so, how can we use it rationally?
CRILA capsule can be used in combination with other medicines, but in principle, other medicines should be taken after the time taking CRILA at least 6 hours. For example, if people with high blood pressure - cardiovascular who have to take medicine 2 times in the morning and evening can take CRILA as follows: 4 capsules half an hour after lunch and 4 capsules after dinner.

After recovering from the diseases, do we have to continue taking CRILA? If so, how long?
If recovering from BPH and uterine fibroids thanks to CRILA capsule, you should continue taking 4 capsules/2 times to prevent the recurrence of tumor and let the body resistance get used to the response of the abnormal cells in body. Treatment course lasts 30 days, and then you can continue to drink Crinum latifolium L. tea with 3 bags/day for 1 year.

I know your company also has Crinum latifolium L. tea bag. Is it ok if using this product for healthy people? Can we use it to prevent cancer diseases?
Crinum latifolium L. tea bag produced by the National Phytopharma joint-stock company No. 2 is formulated from clean medicinal materials, safe to users and very good for patients undergoing cancer treatment. People not having the diseases can also use it to prevent prostatic disease and other tumor diseases.

Can pregnant women and children use tea bag product and CRILA capsule to prevent or treat diseases?
Pregnant women and children must not use CRILA from Crinum latifolium L. because these medicines have not been researched on them.

If having stomach cancer, does drinking decoction of Crinum latifolium L. leaves inhibit cancer cells? Many people with stomach cancer drinking decoction of Crinum latifolium L. leaves can recover from the disease. If this is true, how do we drink?
Patients with stomach cancer who were undergone radiotherapy and chemotherapy at Oncology Hospital can be treated by combining with Crinum latifolium L. leaves to enhance body resistance. Because Crinum latifolium L. hot aqueous extract has capability of inhibiting the growth of cancer cells, stimulating T–lymphocyte’s development and activities. This work was studied at the Bulgarian and Austrian Academy and has been published in the International Journal of Medicine. If you need more details about this document, you can contact me directly at this telephone number, (08) 54 045 327.

As to the effect of the medicine formulated from Crinum latifolium L. in the treatment of cervical cancer, sinusitis, and high blood pressure, Pharmacist - Dr. Nguyen Thi Ngoc Tram adds that CRILA capsule has not been studied on the treatment for cervical cancer; Crinum latifolium L. does not cure sinusitis and high blood pressure because so far, there haven’t been any scientists proving (clinically) these effects of Crinum latifolium L. yet. It only cures for BPH and uterine fibroids.