Pharmacognostical study of Cynanchum stauntonii and Cynanchum glaucescens, Botanical Sources of TCM Baiqian
Conclusion Based on observation of morphological and microscopic characteristics, the two species can be distinguished by the size of the pith, proportion of xylem of rhizomes, and crude drug powder characters such as laticifers and secretory cells. (Source: Chinese Herbal Medicines)
Source: Chinese Herbal Medicines - August 11, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Effect of cinnamaldehyde on 1, 3-β-D-glucans in cell wall of Candida albicans in immunosuppressed BALB/c mice
ConclusionCinnamaldehyde demonstrated special efficacy on 1,3-β-D-glucans in the cell wall of C. albicans. (Source: Chinese Herbal Medicines)
Source: Chinese Herbal Medicines - August 11, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Taraxacum: Phytochemistry and health benefits
Publication date: Available online 11 August 2018Source: Chinese Herbal MedicinesAuthor(s): Hu ChunAbstractTaraxaci Herba (Taraxacum mongolicum and other species) has been used in traditional Chinese medicine and dietary application for a long history in China, and Taraxacum officinale has been applied in medicinal and food use in other regions and cultures around the globe. In this review, the phytochemical constituents of dandelion (particularly from T. mongolicum and T. officinale) were summarized. Recent published health benefits of dandelion, such as anti-oxidant activity, anti-inflammatory activity, blood sugar and l...
Source: Chinese Herbal Medicines - August 11, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Quality assessment of crude and processed Leonuri Fructus by chemical and color analysis combined with chemometric method
ConclusionThe study revealed that HPLC, GC, and colorimetric method in combination with chemometric method could be used as comprehensive quality evaluation for CLF and PLF. (Source: Chinese Herbal Medicines)
Source: Chinese Herbal Medicines - July 27, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Antifibrosis effects of Shenge Yangfei Capsules on bleomycin-induced pulmonary fibrosis in rats
ConclusionsThese findings suggest that SGYC may be a promising candidate to prevent bleomycin-induced lung damage or other interstitial lesions. (Source: Chinese Herbal Medicines)
Source: Chinese Herbal Medicines - July 27, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Multivariate modeling to evaluate effect of fabricating process on product profile of high shear granulation
ConclusionThe study showed that these models were useful to characterize the granulation process, and was particularly important to understand the process. (Source: Chinese Herbal Medicines)
Source: Chinese Herbal Medicines - July 27, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Recognizing importance of epigenetic and epigenomic regulations of medicinal plants
Publication date: Available online 23 July 2018Source: Chinese Herbal MedicinesAuthor(s): (Source: Chinese Herbal Medicines)
Source: Chinese Herbal Medicines - July 23, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Synthesis and anti-tumor activities of novel 7-O-amino acids chrysin derivatives
ConclusionCompounds 5b, 5d, 5g, 5j, 5k, and 6f showed good antiproliferative effects on specific tumor cells, and compound 5g should be researched further when according to molecular docking. (Source: Chinese Herbal Medicines)
Source: Chinese Herbal Medicines - July 20, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Extraction and verification of miRNA from ginseng decoction
ConclusionmiRNAs stably existed after processing, and retained some stability after high-temperature treatment. The findings provide a valuables basis for the further studies on ginseng miRNAs. (Source: Chinese Herbal Medicines)
Source: Chinese Herbal Medicines - July 20, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Metabolite characterization of Penta-O-galloyl-β-D-glucose in rat biofluids by HPLC-QTOF-MS
ConclusionPGG is firstly metabolized to gallic acid, then gallic acid undergoes sulfation, glucuronidation and methylation by rat liver. The determination of metabolites and the proposed metabolic pathway of PGG in vivo will be benefit to gain deeper insights into its pharmacological activities. (Source: Chinese Herbal Medicines)
Source: Chinese Herbal Medicines - July 10, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Ethical Guideline
Publication date: January 2018Source: Chinese Herbal Medicines, Volume 10, Issue 1Author(s): (Source: Chinese Herbal Medicines)
Source: Chinese Herbal Medicines - July 10, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Guide for Author
Publication date: January 2018Source: Chinese Herbal Medicines, Volume 10, Issue 1Author(s): (Source: Chinese Herbal Medicines)
Source: Chinese Herbal Medicines - July 10, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

New coumarin glucopyranosides from roots of Angelica dahurica
ConclusionCompounds 1–3 are new ones and compounds 4–6 and 8 are obtained from title plant for the first time. (Source: Chinese Herbal Medicines)
Source: Chinese Herbal Medicines - July 10, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Bioactive xanthones from whole plants of Gentianella acuta
ConclusionCompounds 2–10 showed significant reduce effects on contraction tension at 40 µM. (Source: Chinese Herbal Medicines)
Source: Chinese Herbal Medicines - July 10, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Chemical constituents from endophytic fungus Plectosphaerella cucumerina YCTA2Z1 of Cynanchum auriculatum
ConclusionsIt is the first chemical study on endophytic fungi from Cynanchum auriculatum and all the compounds are obtained from the species, the genus, as well as the family Plectosphaerellaceae for the first time. (Source: Chinese Herbal Medicines)
Source: Chinese Herbal Medicines - July 10, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research