Effects of green coffee extract supplementation on glycemic indexes, leptin, and obesity values in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
In conclusion, GCE supplementation improved glycemic parameters and obesity values and may be useful in the management of NAFLD complications. Trial registration number: IRCT201602113664N17 (Source: Journal of Herbal Medicine)
Source: Journal of Herbal Medicine - January 31, 2020 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Antibacterial activity of selected medicinal plants used by traditional healers in Genta Meyche (Southern Ethiopia) for the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders
This study was designed to investigate the antibacterial activity of selected medicinal plants used by the Genta Meyche community in Southern Ethiopia. Ethnomedicinal data was collected from 25 herbalists through semi-structured interviews and observations. Based on the highest use value (UV), plants were selected to be tested on pathogenic bacteria. A total of 26 ethnomedicinal plant species belonging to 17 families were collected and identified. The extraction of active compounds from the selected plants was carried out using five solvents. Roots (30.8%) and leaves (26.9%) were the plant parts most frequently used for th...
Source: Journal of Herbal Medicine - January 30, 2020 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Phenolic profile and biological activities of decoctions from Santolina impressa, a Portuguese endemic species
Publication date: Available online 21 January 2020Source: Journal of Herbal MedicineAuthor(s): Ana Margarida Rodrigues, Pedro Luis Vieira Falé, Paulo Madeira, Rita Pacheco, Maria Helena Florêncio, Lia Ascensão, Maria Luisa Marques SerralheiroAbstractSantolina impressa Hoffmanns & Link is an aromatic Asteraceae species endemic to the southwest of Portugal. It is used in folk medicine as an herbal tea for gastrointestinal ailments and mouthwash antiseptic. The present study aimed to relate the chemical composition of decoctions from the aerial parts S. impressa with their antiacetylcholinesterase, antioxidant, antimicrobi...
Source: Journal of Herbal Medicine - January 22, 2020 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Nepeta nuda ssp. nuda L. water extract: Inhibition of replication of some strains of Human Alpha herpes virus (genus Simplex virus) in vitro, mode of action and NMR-based metabolomics
Publication date: Available online 20 January 2020Source: Journal of Herbal MedicineAuthor(s): Anton Hinkov, Petia Angelova, Andrey Marchev, Yordan Hodzhev, Venelin Tsvetkov, Daniela Dragolova, Daniel Todorov, Kalina Shishkova, Veneta Kapchina-Toteva, Renald Blundell, Stoyan Shishkov, Milen GeorgievAbstractNepeta nuda L. has been used in traditional folk medicine for its diuretic, anti-asthmatic, antioxidant, spasmolytic, sedative and analgesic properties (attributed to the nepetalactones). In the present study, water extract from Nepeta nuda ssp. nuda L. was tested in order to study its’ effect on the replication of Hum...
Source: Journal of Herbal Medicine - January 21, 2020 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Determination of phytochemical composition, cytotoxicity, genotoxicity and mutagenicity of the hydroethanolic extract of Dolichandra unguis-cati L. leaves in human leukocytes
Publication date: Available online 16 January 2020Source: Journal of Herbal MedicineAuthor(s): Juliana Calil Brondani, Rachel de Lima, Michel Mansur Machado, Melânia Palermo ManfronAbstractIn order to identify deleterious effects on cell integrity and genome, this study aimed to assess the phytochemical composition, cytotoxicity, genotoxicity and mutagenicity of the hydroethanolic extract obtained from the leaves of Dolichandra unguis-cati (CELD). Validated methods were used to evaluate in vitro the genotoxicity (Alkaline Comet DNA), mutagenicity (Micronucleus Frequency), cytotoxicity (Cell Viability Assay), and phytochem...
Source: Journal of Herbal Medicine - January 16, 2020 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Ethnopharmacological survey of herbal remedies used for treating malaria in Yemen
In conclusion, this study provides a new ethnopharmacological database of anti-malarial remedies in Yemen, which will be useful in further pharmacological and phytochemical investigations.Graphical abstract (Source: Journal of Herbal Medicine)
Source: Journal of Herbal Medicine - January 10, 2020 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Bioactive constituents of Curcuma amada (mango ginger) rhizomes and their antifungal activity against human skin pathogens
This study demonstrated the efficacy of this plant used in traditional medicine to treat all kinds of skin diseases as practiced by many ethnic groups since antiquity.Graphical abstract (Source: Journal of Herbal Medicine)
Source: Journal of Herbal Medicine - January 9, 2020 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Lysiphyllum strychnifolium (Craib) A. Schmitz extract, a novel neuraminidase inhibitor of avian influenza virus subtype H5N1
Publication date: Available online 7 January 2020Source: Journal of Herbal MedicineAuthor(s): Sophida Sukprasert, Kanoktip Pansuksan, Kusuma SriyakulAbstractThe leaves and stems of Lysiphyllum strychnifolium (Craib) A. Schmitz (Fabaceae family) have been traditionally used in Thailand for detoxification and to treat pesticide poisoning in humans. To uncover novel uses of L. strychnifolium, the possible antiviral properties against avian influenza virus A, strain H5N1, were explored in this study. The ethanolic extracts of L. strychnifolium leaves and stems showed good inhibitory activities against H5N1 neuraminidase. Such ...
Source: Journal of Herbal Medicine - January 9, 2020 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
The effects of Citrus aurantium aroma on anxiety and fatigue in patients with Acute Myocardial Infarction: A Two-center, randomized, controlled trial
ConclusionAromatherapy with Citrus aurantium can be used as part of holistic care for managing the symptoms of AMI by nurses. (Source: Journal of Herbal Medicine)
Source: Journal of Herbal Medicine - December 25, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Effects of both Aloe Vera gel and breast milk on the improvement of nipple soreness in lactating women- a randomized controlled trial
Publication date: Available online 19 December 2019Source: Journal of Herbal MedicineAuthor(s): Seideh Hanieh Alamolhoda, Parvaneh Mirabi, Faraz Mojab (Source: Journal of Herbal Medicine)
Source: Journal of Herbal Medicine - December 19, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Anti-HIV-1 and antibacterial potential of Hyptis radicans (Pohl) Harley & J.F.B. Pastore and Hyptis multibracteata Benth. (Lamiaceae)
This study provides the first evidence of the anti-HIV-1 and antibacterial activity for these two species of Hyptis.Graphical abstract (Source: Journal of Herbal Medicine)
Source: Journal of Herbal Medicine - December 18, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
A Double-blind Randomized Controlled Trial of Curcumin for Improvement in Glycemic Status, Lipid Profile and Systemic Inflammation in β-Thalassemia Major
ConclusionsCurcumin improved insulin resistance, lipid profile and systemic inflammation by reducing HOMA-IR, TG, TG/HDL ratio and hs-CRP levels in β-thalassemia major patients. Curcumin may be useful as an adjuvant therapy for attenuation of the metabolic complications in these patients. (Source: Journal of Herbal Medicine)
Source: Journal of Herbal Medicine - December 12, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Herbal medicines used to treat diabetes in Southern regions of Pakistan and their pharmacological evidence
Publication date: Available online 10 December 2019Source: Journal of Herbal MedicineAuthor(s): Akash Tariq, Sehrish Sadia, Yang Fan, Shandana Ali, Rahila Amber, Sakina Mussarat, Mushtaq Ahmad, Waheed Murad, Muhammad Zafar, Muhammad AdnanAbstractDiabetes is the third leading cause of death in humans after cancer and cardiovascular disease due to its high global prevalence. The aims of the current study were to document and review pharmacologically ethnomedicinal uses of plants for the treatment of diabetes in selected remote regions of Pakistan. Field data was collected through semi-structured questionnaires and a literatu...
Source: Journal of Herbal Medicine - December 12, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Rutin- serum albumin interaction in different media and its effective dose selection in radiation-induced cytotoxicity on human blood cells
Publication date: Available online 10 December 2019Source: Journal of Herbal MedicineAuthor(s): Priti Sengupta, Prasenjit Mondal, Souryadeep Mukherjee, Sarmishtha Chanda, Adity BoseAbstractIncreases in general circulatory time, half-life and bioavailability increase the efficacy of any drug molecule. Rutin (3, 3′, 4′, 5, 7 -pentahydroxyflavone-3-rhamnoglucoside) is a flavonoid known for its ability to regulate cell metabolism, gene expression, and protect against oxidative stress, although certain biophysical aspects of their functioning are not yet clear. Non protein and small protein molecules with electrophilic prop...
Source: Journal of Herbal Medicine - December 12, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
The effect of Padma-hepaten herbal combination on the caries-inducing properties of Streptococcus mutans on orthodontic surfaces
Publication date: Available online 4 December 2019Source: Journal of Herbal MedicineAuthor(s): Farkash Yosi, Feldman Mark, Ginsburg Isaac, Shalish Miriam, Steinberg DoronAbstractDental biofilm is recognized as the primary cause of oral infections, caries being the most common. Orthodontic appliances might increase the risk for dental caries and white spot lesions. Phytomedicinal methods were shown to inhibit dental biofilm formation. The goal of this study was to examine whether Padma hepaten (PH), a polyphenolic formula derived from traditional Tibetan medicine, could inhibit the caries-inducing properties of S. mutans. B...
Source: Journal of Herbal Medicine - December 4, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
