Anti-Candida albicans biofilm activity of extracts from two selected indigenous Algerian plants: Clematis flammula and Fraxinus angustifolia
Publication date: Available online 26 November 2019Source: Journal of Herbal MedicineAuthor(s): Asma Ourabah, Dina Atmani-Kilani, Nadjet Debbache-Benaida, Olga Kolesova, Lila Azib, Farah Yous, Malika Benloukil, Bruno Botta, Djebbar Atmani, Giovanna SimonettiAbstractCandida albicans biofilm is associated with high rates of morbidity and resistance to antifungals. The aim of the present study is to evaluate the anti-Candida albicans biofilm activity of some indigenous Algerian medicinal plant extracts: Clematis flammula and Fraxinus angustifolia and their influence on the virulence factors of C. albicans. The anti-biofilm ac...
Source: Journal of Herbal Medicine - November 27, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants used by K’Ho-Cil people for treatment of diarrhea IN Lam Dong province, Vietnam
ConclusionIn Vietnam, folk medicine has been widely used by many people without documentation for preservation and scientific study. This study contributes a database of anti-diarrhea plants used by K’Ho-Cil people living in BiDoup-Nui Ba National Park, Vietnam.Graphical abstract (Source: Journal of Herbal Medicine)
Source: Journal of Herbal Medicine - November 27, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
A Quantitative Documentation of Traditionally-used Medicinal Plants from Northeastern Algeria: Interactions of Beliefs among Healers and Diabetic Patients
This study can be considered as the first attempt to document the commonly used medicinal plants against diabetes in Algeria. Efforts should be made to assess the use of these remedies in primary care through experimentation to improve the clinical practice of plant-based medicine in Algeria.Graphical abstract (Source: Journal of Herbal Medicine)
Source: Journal of Herbal Medicine - November 20, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Evaluation of Indigenous Knowledge of Medicinal Plants from Tall Dardyal Hills, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
ConclusionQuantitative analysis indicated that medicinal plants are an integral part of the life of the inhabitants. Local flora is recognised as highly valuable and is reported to be used against various ailments. Most commonly reported diseases were arthritis, kidney stone, typhoid fever, stomach problems, hepatitis, jaundice and diabetes. Among these aliments, the most common in the study area were stomach disorders, diabetes and kidney stones. The possible cause of kidney stones may be the food habits of the inhabitants, as the locals prefer vegetables like spinach that contain high amounts of oxalate.Graphical abstrac...
Source: Journal of Herbal Medicine - November 20, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Using Ginger Supplement in Adjunct with Non-surgical Periodontal Therapy Improves Metabolic and Periodontal Parameters in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (DM) and Chronic Periodontitis. A Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial
ConclusionIt is recommended that ginger supplementation together with NSPT may be effective in control of the glycemic, lipid, antioxidant and periodontal status in T2DM with CP. (Source: Journal of Herbal Medicine)
Source: Journal of Herbal Medicine - November 9, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
The effect of Mullein capsule on uterine leiomyomas volume and the amount of menstrual bleeding: A randomized controlled trial
This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of oral Mullein capsule on asymptomatic uterine leiomyomas volume and the amount of menstrual bleeding. In this two-parallel arm triple-blind, randomized, controlled trial, 50 women were selected among women referred to the clinics affiliated to Tabriz University of Medical Sciences aged 18-50 years old, having at least one asymptomatic myoma greater than 2.5-cm, in Iran over 2017-2018. The participants were randomized into two groups. The first group (n = 25) received 400 mg of Mullein powder capsules and the second group (n = 25) received placebo capsules twice a ...
Source: Journal of Herbal Medicine - November 8, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Effect of Daily Ginger Consumption on Platelet Aggregation
ConclusionResults showed that ginger 4 g daily had an impact on platelet aggregation using Epinephrine only, with no change observed after dose increment. Platelet aggregation inhibition was higher among females using Arachidonic Acid only. (Source: Journal of Herbal Medicine)
Source: Journal of Herbal Medicine - November 8, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Boswellic Acids as Natural Anticancer Medicine: Precious Gift to Humankind
Publication date: Available online 15 October 2019Source: Journal of Herbal MedicineAuthor(s): Tarun Sharma, Snehasis JanaAbstractBoswellic acids (BAs) are the important active constituents of the plant Boswellia serrata which has been widely used for the treatment of several acute and chronic inflammatory diseases. These acids have shown their very potent anti-inflammatory activities in both in vitro and in vivo animal models. Also, their anti-arthritic, anti-rheumatic, anti-diarrhoeal, anti-hyperlipidemic, anti-asthmatic, anticancer, anti-microbial, analgesic activity, hepatoprotective, and immunomodulatory activities ha...
Source: Journal of Herbal Medicine - October 16, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Study on the Potential Chemical Markers for the Discrimination between Raw and Processed Schisandrae Chinensis Fructus using UPLC-Q-TOF/MS Coupled with Multivariate Statistical Analyses
In this study, a rapid strategy which used ultra-high performance liquid chromatography combined with a triple quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometry (UPLC-Q-TOF/MS) was coupled with multivariate statistical analyses to rapidly explore the potential chemical components as chemical markers. These proposed potential chemical markers were then validated. Schisandrae Chinensis Fructus (SCF) was selected as the research object, and batches of both crude and vinegar processed samples were determined using UPLC-Q-TOF/MS. The datasets of the tR-m/z pairs, ion intensities, and sample codes were subjected to a principal compone...
Source: Journal of Herbal Medicine - October 15, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Downregulation of adipogenic genes in 3T3-L1 Pre adipocytes- a possible mechanism of anti-obesity activity of herbal decoction Varanadi Kashayam
The objective of this study was to investigate the effect of herbal decoction Varanadi kashayam on genes involved in adipocyte differentiation and lipid synthesis in 3T3-L1 pre-adipocytes. The mechanism of action of Varanadi kashayam on adipogenesis was investigated on 3T3-L1 cells using quantitative real-time PCR. Intracellular lipid staining Oil red O and Fluorescent Nile red was carried out to quantify lipid accumulation in 3T3-L1 cells. Treatment of pre-adipocyte with Varanadi kashayam reduced the differentiation of pre-adipocytes and lipid accumulation in 3T3-L1 cells. Real time-PCR analysis showed that Varanadi kasha...
Source: Journal of Herbal Medicine - October 11, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Evaluation of Phenolic Bioactive-Linked Anti-Hyperglycemic and Helicobacter pylori Inhibitory Activities of Asian Basil (Ocimum spp.) Varieties
Publication date: Available online 9 October 2019Source: Journal of Herbal MedicineAuthor(s): Lokesh K Mishra, Dipayan Sarkar, Rao Mentreddy, Kalidas ShettyAbstractBasil (Ocimum spp.) is an important herb from the Lamiaceae family with a long history of use in traditional medicine and food applications. Thus, targeting basil varieties for developing herbal medicines against non-communicable chronic diseases (NCDs) such as type 2 diabetes has significant merit. The aim of this study was to screen Asian basil varieties with therapeutic potential for type 2 diabetes targeting relevant phenolic bioactive-linked antioxidant, an...
Source: Journal of Herbal Medicine - October 10, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
A triple-blind, randomized trial of a traditional compound as compared to 4% hydroquinone in melasma
ConclusionThe results showed that the herbal combination product (C. arietinum L. and C. melo seed) can be acceptable for patients with melasma and it can be an appropriate substitute for hydroquinone. (Source: Journal of Herbal Medicine)
Source: Journal of Herbal Medicine - September 27, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Hypogymnia physodes – A lichen with interesting medicinal potential and ecological properties
Publication date: Available online 28 May 2019Source: Journal of Herbal MedicineAuthor(s): Elżbieta Studzińska-Sroka, Daria Zarabska-BożjewiczAbstractHypogymnia physodes (L.) Nyl. is a lichenized fungus within the Parmeliaceae family that commonly occurs in Europe and in many other parts of the world. As a result of the specific relationship between a heterotrophic fungus and an autotrophic photobiont - algae or cyanobacteria among others - some secondary compounds not found among plants are produced. So far the presence of depsidones: physodalic acid, physodic acid, 3-hydroxyphysodic acid, 2′-O-methylphysodic acid, a...
Source: Journal of Herbal Medicine - September 25, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Standardization and formulation of an herbal appetite-stimulating drug from Gentiana olivieri
Publication date: Available online 21 September 2019Source: Journal of Herbal MedicineAuthor(s): Mohammad Azadbakht, Elham Nayebi, Reza Enayati Fard, Fatemeh KhaleghiAbstractThe roots of Gentiana olivieri (Gentianaceae), an Iranian indigenous plant, were studied with the aim of standardizing and preparing an appetite-stimulating drug. The bitterness value of the aqueous extract of the plant was evaluated for its efficacy as an appetite-stimulant. It was found to be very bitter, with a bitterness value of 33,183.5, which is comparable to the value reported for the internationally well-known bitter plant, Gentiana lutea L. I...
Source: Journal of Herbal Medicine - September 22, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
In vitro Evaluation of Biophysical Properties of an Artificial Saliva Produced from Aloe vera Gel’
In this study, the minerals and antimicrobial substances of human saliva were substituted by the beneficial components found in Aloe vera gel and then, the rheological behavior of the formulation, such as viscosity, surface tension, pH, and mechanical properties of substitute salivary fluids were analyzed in order to determine the efficacy of this product. A new protocol was presented for the standardization of a type of artificial saliva which showed desired biophysical behavior which more closely resembled human saliva. However, more clinical studies are needed to present this product as a mouth or throat lubricant to re...
Source: Journal of Herbal Medicine - September 22, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
