Simultaneous determination of 15 flavonoids from different parts of Scutellaria baicalensis and its chemometrics analysis
ConclusionThe method was fully validated and could be effectively used to characterize the contents and distributions of main flavonoids in the different parts of S. baicalensis. It may lay a foundation to establish the quality evaluation system for Huangqin Tea. (Source: Chinese Herbal Medicines)
Source: Chinese Herbal Medicines - October 6, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
A new coumarin glucoside ester from seeds oil leavings of Xanthoceras sorbifolia
ConclusionCompound 1 is a new compound. Unfortunately, this compound exhibited no cytotoxicity with tested cell lines. (Source: Chinese Herbal Medicines)
Source: Chinese Herbal Medicines - October 6, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Effect of bioadhesive excipients on absorption of total flavonids from Puerariae Lobatae Radix transporting across Caco-2 cell monolayer
Conclusion: Different bioadhesive polymers can improve intestinal absorption of PTF, which was related to some genes affiliated to the ATP-binding cassette (ABC) and solute carrier transporter (SLC) to some extent. (Source: Chinese Herbal Medicines)
Source: Chinese Herbal Medicines - October 6, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
QR code labeling system for Xueteng-related herbs based on DNA barcode
ConclusionQR code labeling system based on DNA barcode is an effective labeling system of Xueteng-related herbs for their circulation regulation. (Source: Chinese Herbal Medicines)
Source: Chinese Herbal Medicines - October 5, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Scutellarin protect human cardiac microvascular endothelial cells by hypoxia-reoxygenation injury involved JAK2/STAT3 signal pathway
ConclusionSCU took a protective effect on HR-treated HCMECs, and the molecular mechanism may be associated with the inhibition of JAK2/STAT3 signal transduction pathway. (Source: Chinese Herbal Medicines)
Source: Chinese Herbal Medicines - October 4, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Optimization of enzyme assisted extraction of polysaccharides from pomegranate peel by response surface methodology and their anti-oxidant potential
ConclusionsAn optimized enzymolysis assisted method was proposed for the extraction of pomegranate peel polysaccharide, which can be used as a good anti-oxidant. (Source: Chinese Herbal Medicines)
Source: Chinese Herbal Medicines - September 13, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
The potential mechanism of cholagogic effect about Gardenia Jasminoides Ellis (Zhizi)-mediated increase of bile acids urinary excretion in normal rats
ConclusionThe findings indicate that Zhi-zi reduces hepatic total BAs level by increasing urinary excretion rather than the biliary excretion of BAs, which, in turn ascribed to elevated protein expression of Mrp2 at apical membrane of renal tubular epithelial cells. (Source: Chinese Herbal Medicines)
Source: Chinese Herbal Medicines - September 9, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Values, properties and utility of different parts of Moringa oleifera: an overview
Publication date: Available online 6 September 2018Source: Chinese Herbal MedicinesAuthor(s): Yang Liu, Xiao-yue Wang, Xue-min Wei, Zi-tong Gao, Jian-ping HanAbstractMoringa oleifera is one of the most widespread species belonging to family Moringaceae. Almost each part of this tree has enormous properties in nutrition, medicine, or other industrial purposes. This review mainly introduces nutritional ingredients, bioactive compounds, applications and potentials of this tree, including leaves, seeds, pods, flowers, root barks and gum, in order to bring convenience to industries and researchers all over the world focusing on...
Source: Chinese Herbal Medicines - September 6, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Research and application progress of Gardenia jasminoides
Publication date: Available online 6 September 2018Source: Chinese Herbal MedicinesAuthor(s): Fei Yin, Jian-hui LiuABSTRACTFruits of Gardenia jasminoides (Zhizi in Chinese) have been used as dietary supplement and traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of years. Recent studies on Gardenia jasminoides reveal that the extracts or the active components play an essential role in oxidative stress, inflammation, hepatoprotection, neuroprotection, anti-diabetes, antitumor and so on. Here, we reviewed G. jasminoides in the aspects of botanical identity, chemical ingredients, pharmacology and pharmacokinetics, safety and toxici...
Source: Chinese Herbal Medicines - September 6, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Optimization of enzyme assisted extraction of polysaccharides from pomegranatepeel by response surface methodology and their anti-oxidant potential
Conclusions An optimized enzymolysis assisted method was proposed for the extraction of pomegranate peel polysaccharide, which can be used as a good anti-oxidant. (Source: Chinese Herbal Medicines)
Source: Chinese Herbal Medicines - August 30, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Potential mechanism of cholagogic effect of Gardenia jasminoides Zhizi: Reduction of hepatic bile acids level by increasing urinary excretion via up-regulating renal Mrp2 in normal rats
Publication date: Available online 29 August 2018Source: Chinese Herbal MedicinesAuthor(s): Fan Zhang, Yu-hui Wei, Ying-ting Duan, Yan-shu Zhao, Li-li Xi, Zhi Rao, Jian-ping Zhang, Guo-qiang Zhang, Xi-nan Wu (Source: Chinese Herbal Medicines)
Source: Chinese Herbal Medicines - August 30, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Xanthotoxin induces apoptosis in SGC-7901 cells through death receptor pathway
ConclusionXanthotoxin may induce SGC-7901 cells apoptosis in a certain concentration range through the Fas/FasL protein mediated death receptor pathway, or by DR5/TRAIL mediated death receptor pathway, and increase the expression level of death receptor protein, activation Caspase-8, activating downstream effect factor, inducing cell apoptosis, or activate Caspase-8 cutting activate protein Bid, and then enter the mitochondrial pathway, induction of apoptosis. (Source: Chinese Herbal Medicines)
Source: Chinese Herbal Medicines - August 29, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Intervention effects of Compound Houttuyniae Herba to diabetic renal damage based on SOCS-JAK/STAT negative feedback regulation
Conclusion CHH has beneficial effects on diabetic renal injury, which may protect and improve the kidney function and reduce urinary protein, maintain the integrity of the kidney structure and function. (Source: Chinese Herbal Medicines)
Source: Chinese Herbal Medicines - August 21, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Mechanism of Chinese herbal formula QHF against breast cancer MCF-7 cells invasion and migration
ConclusionQHF can prevent the proliferation, migration, and invasion of MCF-7 cells by inhibiting the HGF/c-Met and its downstream PI3K/Akt and MAPK/ERK signaling pathways; Thereby down-regulating the expresssion of HGF, p-Met, p-ERK1, p-ERK2, p-Akt, MMP-2, MMP-9, and VEGF. (Source: Chinese Herbal Medicines)
Source: Chinese Herbal Medicines - August 21, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Research and application of Lycii Fructus in medicinal field
Publication date: Available online 20 August 2018Source: Chinese Herbal MedicinesAuthor(s): Jin Yang, Yu-qing Wei, Jian-Bao Ding, Yan-long Li, Jian-long Ma, Jian-li LiuAbstractLycii Fructus (Lycium barbarum, Gouqizi in Chinese name) is one of the most popular Chinese material medica and a common ingredient in tonic food. This fruit has been paid rapidly growing attention for its nutrient value and noticeable pharmacological properties. The present paper focuses on the legal resource of Gouqizi and reviews the main research in medicinal field including botanical identification, ethnopharmacological functions, phytochemistry...
Source: Chinese Herbal Medicines - August 21, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
