In vivo antiplasmodial potential of three herbal methanolic extracts in mice infected with Plasmodium berghei NK65
ConclusionsOverall results revealed that herbal plants may be active in the development of novel and cheap antimalarial compounds. (Source: Chinese Herbal Medicines)
Source: Chinese Herbal Medicines - June 18, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Synergistic activity of lawsone methyl ether in combination with some antibiotics and artocarpin against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, Candida albicans, and Trychophyton rubrum
ConclusionLME in combination with clotrimazole exhibited synergy effect against C. albicans and T. rubrum. In combination with artocarpin, it showed synergy effect against MRSA. (Source: Chinese Herbal Medicines)
Source: Chinese Herbal Medicines - June 18, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Parasitic relationship of Cistanche deserticola and host-plant Haloxylon ammodendron based on genetic variation of host
ConclusionGenetic characteristics of H. ammodendron in China were clarified and the order of affinity of different populations was given, which were primers for discovering high affinity germplasms. (Source: Chinese Herbal Medicines)
Source: Chinese Herbal Medicines - June 6, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Quinoline alkaloids isolated from Scolopendra subspinipes mutilans
ConclusionCompound 1 is a new compound from SSM. (Source: Chinese Herbal Medicines)
Source: Chinese Herbal Medicines - June 6, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Antiobesity and antihyperlipidemic effect of Ixora coccinea on Triton X-100 induced hyperlipidemia in rats: An approach to evaluate asymmetrical temperature distribution analysis using thermography
ConclusionThus, the results indicated that the I. coccinea can be a drug of choice to decrease the risk of complications associated with hyperlipidemia and obesity. (Source: Chinese Herbal Medicines)
Source: Chinese Herbal Medicines - May 31, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Mechanisms of Chinese medical formula Fangji Huangqi Decoction as an effective treatment of nephrotic syndrome based on systems pharmacology
ConclusionsThese results have successfully predicted the pharmacodynamic material basis and the mechanism efficiency of FHD in the treatment of NS. (Source: Chinese Herbal Medicines)
Source: Chinese Herbal Medicines - May 31, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Formulation optimization, in situ intestinal absorption and permeability of psoralen and isopsoralen
ConclusionsThe D-optimal design is valuable to optimize the SEDDS formulation and understand formulation compositions’ functions on SEDDS properties. (Source: Chinese Herbal Medicines)
Source: Chinese Herbal Medicines - May 31, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Berberine reverses LPS-induced repression of CYP7A1 through an anti-inflammatory effect
ConclusionBBR can offer an anti-inflammatory effect and reverse the inhibition of CYP7A1 and CYP8B1 expression caused by LPS treatment, as well as induce the production of bile acids in liver, probably via MAPK signaling; However, treatment with BBR had no effect on the size of total bile acid pool. (Source: Chinese Herbal Medicines)
Source: Chinese Herbal Medicines - May 24, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Identification of flower herbs in Chinese Pharmacopoeia based on DNA barcoding
ConclusionThe TCMD is powerful tool to identify flower herbs and the adulterants that frequently occurred in the flower herb market, especially online shops. (Source: Chinese Herbal Medicines)
Source: Chinese Herbal Medicines - May 24, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Award-winning projects and experts are role models for learning
Publication date: April 2019Source: Chinese Herbal Medicines, Volume 11, Issue 2Author(s): Chang-xiao Liu (Source: Chinese Herbal Medicines)
Source: Chinese Herbal Medicines - May 20, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Towards a scientific rationale for traditional properties of Chinese medicinal plants: “natures” and “flavors”
ConclusionAnalysis of the data in Xinjiang region of China supports the qualitative observations concerning natures and flavors in traditional theory of Chinese medicine property. Specifically, (i) certain natures and flavors co-occur more frequently than if randomly distributed; (ii) correlations between proportions of natures and flavors and climatic variables suggest a role for the environment in shaping the properties of CMM. (Source: Chinese Herbal Medicines)
Source: Chinese Herbal Medicines - May 15, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Effects of Raphani Semen on anti-fatigue and pharmacokinetics of Panax ginseng
ConclusionThe anti-fatigue activity and pharmacokinetic results showed that Raphani Semen may reduce the pharmacological actions of P. ginseng. (Source: Chinese Herbal Medicines)
Source: Chinese Herbal Medicines - May 15, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Research and application of Portulaca oleracea in pharmaceutical area
Publication date: Available online 5 April 2019Source: Chinese Herbal MedicinesAuthor(s): Di Chen, Jun-na Yao, Ting Liu, Hai-yan Zhang, Rao-rao Li, Zhi-jie Zhang, Xue-zhu GuAbstractPurslane, a plant species used as medicine and food, is widely spread in most areas of China. It is also popular food in some Europe and Mediterranean countries. Purslane contains a variety of chemical constituents with pharmacological activities, such as antitumor, hypoglycemic, antioxidant, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory activities. It is also full of plenty of nutrients serving as a diet food or healthy food. Here we reviewed purslane in th...
Source: Chinese Herbal Medicines - April 6, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Applications of Pueraria lobata in treating diabetics and reducing alcohol drinking
This article reviews recent application of P. lobota in the treatment of diabetics and in reducing alcohol drinking. In view of its low toxicity profile, P. lobota stands an excellent chance to be developed as a phytomedicine for treating human diseases. (Source: Chinese Herbal Medicines)
Source: Chinese Herbal Medicines - April 6, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Non-Camellia Tea in China: Traditional usage, phytochemistry, and pharmacology
Publication date: Available online 5 April 2019Source: Chinese Herbal MedicinesAuthor(s): Kai Ren, Bi-qun Han, Li-juan Lv, Guo-jun Zhang, Lu-jing Lei, Xiao-rong Bai, Pei-gen Xiao, Min-hui LiAbstractNon-Camellia Tea, as an integral part of Chinese tea culture for several centuries, is important to prevent chronic metabolic diseases. However, it was not systematically studied until academician Pei-gen Xiao defined it. Hereby, Non-Camellia Tea was reviewed systematically in definition, classification, traditional functions, chemical compositions, and pharmacology. (Source: Chinese Herbal Medicines)
Source: Chinese Herbal Medicines - April 6, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
