A Chinese herbal formula shows beneficial effects on comorbid depression and coronary heart disease based on the philosophy of psycho-cardiology
Publication date: Available online 20 September 2019Source: Journal of Herbal MedicineAuthor(s): Ying Wang, Yu-Jie Liu, Feng-E Li, Zhi Guo, Jun Wang, Comorbid Depression and Coronary Heart Disease Research Group of Cangzhou Central HospitalAbstractDepression is one of the major risk factors for the development, progression and prognosis of coronary heart disease (CHD). Patients with depression and CHD have high mortality and morbidity. Conventional antidepressant therapies achieve limited success in CHD patients. The aim of the present study was to determine the efficacy of a formulation of Chinese herbal medicine called t...
Source: Journal of Herbal Medicine - September 22, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Ethnopharmacological survey of medicinal plants traded in herbal markets in the Peloponnisos, Greece
ConclusionsBased on our results, the plant taxa of Salvia spp., Aloysia citriodora, Achillea millefolium, Calendula officinalis, Juniperus communis, Malva sylvestris, Matricaria chamomilla, Origanum vulgare, Thymbra capitata, Taraxacum and Tilia spp. and Zea mays had novel medicinal uses which deserve further investigation.Graphical abstract (Source: Journal of Herbal Medicine)
Source: Journal of Herbal Medicine - September 22, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Evaluations of biocidal potential of Euclea crispa stem bark extract and ability to compromise the integrity of microbial cell membrane
This study evaluates biocidal effect of Euclea crispa stem bark extract and determines time-kill kinetics of its potent fractions as well as membrane attack capability. Susceptibility of the bacterial cells and minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs) were determined via agar-well diffusion and broth micro-dilution respectively, time-kill kinetics were evaluated at different concentrations over 2-h period and membrane attack potential was evaluated via scanning electron microscopy imaging and measurement of the amount of proteins and nucleic acids released from the cells. Maximum zone of inhibition (22 ± 0.58 mm) wa...
Source: Journal of Herbal Medicine - September 18, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Clinical randomized trial of topical Quercus infectoria ethanolic extract for the treatment of chronic diabetic ulcers
This study aimed to clinically assess the efficiency of Quercus infectoria solution for the treatment of chronic diabetic ulcers in patients. Quercus infectoria solution was pharmaceutically formulated. A multicenter randomized controlled trial was performed in diabetic patients with ulcers (Wagner Ulcer Classification grade 1-3), who received standard wound treatment (normal saline solution) plus Quercus infectoria solution (study group; n = 26) or the standard solution alone (control group; n = 25) for three months. The primary outcome measure was complete wound healing. Percentage reduction in wound size was sig...
Source: Journal of Herbal Medicine - September 14, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
α-glucosidase and α-amylase inhibitory activities of medicinal plants in Thai antidiabetic recipes and bioactive compounds from Vitex glabrata R. Br. stem bark
In this study, the 37 medicinal plants selected from two Thai folk antidiabetic recipes (Mor-Phon recipe and the recipe of Wang-Nam-Yen hospital, Thailand) were investigated for their potential anti-diabetic mechanisms via α-glucosidase and α-amylase inhibitory activities. The highest α-glucosidase inhibitory activity was observed in the ethanolic extracts of Salacia chinensis, Vitex glabrata, Senna siamea, Terminalia catappa, and Phyllanthus amarus and the highest α-amylase inhibitory activity was observed in the ethanolic extracts of T. catappa, V. glabrata, P. amarus, S. chinensis, and S. siamea. The stem bark of V....
Source: Journal of Herbal Medicine - September 11, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Herbal Nano-formulations for Topical Delivery
Publication date: Available online 4 September 2019Source: Journal of Herbal MedicineAuthor(s): Saloni Khogta, Jahanvi Patel, Kalyani Barve, Vaishali LondheAbstractThe use of herbal medicines has gained popularity throughout the world in recent times. Often seen as natural alternatives with fewer side-effects than synthetic medicines, these medicinal plants and their phytochemical constituents are thought to have potential applications in the management of a wide range of health conditions. As such, many whole herbal preparations, herbal extracts and isolated phytocontituents have been subjected to pharmacological and clin...
Source: Journal of Herbal Medicine - September 5, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Phytochemicals in Barringtonia species: Linking their traditional uses as food and medicine with current research
Publication date: Available online 14 August 2019Source: Journal of Herbal MedicineAuthor(s): Kin Weng Kong, Sarni Mat-Junit, Norhaniza Aminudin, Azlina Abdul-AzizAbstractResearch is ongoing to develop and discover new medicinal products and new medicinal crops, as evidenced by a rapid increase in the number of scientific publications. Malaysia and the tropical regions are rich in flora and fauna, however, only a limited number of species have been scientifically researched and fully commercialised. This review described an indigenous plant named Barringtonia, which is less researched but nonetheless has great potential to...
Source: Journal of Herbal Medicine - August 15, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Herbal Medicine Treatments for Essential Tremor: A retrospective chart review study
ConclusionThis study suggests that treatment with Korean herbal medicine has the potential to reduce essential tremor symptoms. Further clinical investigations that prospectively evaluate the efficacy of the key Korean herbal formulas highlighted in this study are very much warranted. (Source: Journal of Herbal Medicine)
Source: Journal of Herbal Medicine - August 14, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Effect of selected herbal formulations on anthropometry and body composition in overweight and obese individuals: A Randomized, Double blind, Placebo-controlled study
ConclusionBoth formulations Trimad and Triphala have demonstrated a promising role in reducing weight, circumferential measures and body fat. (Source: Journal of Herbal Medicine)
Source: Journal of Herbal Medicine - August 12, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
The effect of Plantago major seed and Almond gum on refractory asthma: A proof-of-concept study
ConclusionThe results demonstrate that a combination of Plantago major seed and Almond gum is well-tolerated and potentially beneficial for patients with RA. Further research is warranted to ascertain the mechanisms and therapeutic effects of these ingredients. (Source: Journal of Herbal Medicine)
Source: Journal of Herbal Medicine - August 9, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Influence of in vitro gastro-duodenal digestion on the antioxidant activity of single and mixed three “Jarilla” species infusions
Publication date: Available online 8 August 2019Source: Journal of Herbal MedicineAuthor(s): Monica P.A. Carabajal, Maria I. Isla, Claudio D. Borsarelli, Iris C. ZampiniAbstractZuccagnia punctata Cav. (Zp), Larrea cuneifolia Cav. (Lc) and Larrea divaricata Cav. (Ld), are shrubs commonly called “Jarillas” and used in Argentinian local communities as medicinal plants. In this work, phytochemical profile and antioxidant activity of infusions prepared from aerial parts and mixtures in different proportions, before and after a simulated gastro-duodenal digestion was determined. The main phytochemical groups, protein, sugar ...
Source: Journal of Herbal Medicine - August 9, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Garlic (Allium sativum L.) in the Management of Hypertension and Dyslipidemia – A Systematic Review
Publication date: Available online 24 July 2019Source: Journal of Herbal MedicineAuthor(s): Wai-Jo J. Chan, Andrew J. McLachlan, Edward J. Luca, Joanna E. HarnettAbstractThe herb garlic (Allium sativum L.) has traditionally been used to promote ‘cardiovascular health’. The aim of this systematic review was to evaluate the available evidence for the efficacy and safety of garlic in the management of hypertension and dyslipidemia and the quality of that evidence by utilising the elaborated CONSORT checklist. Double-blind randomized controlled trials written in English from inception to April 2017 were identified and eval...
Source: Journal of Herbal Medicine - July 26, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Improved Sexual Functioning of Long-Term Daily Users of Mitragyna speciosa (Korth.)
In conclusion long-term daily, male users of kratom decoction in Malaysia reported improved sexual functioning attributed to their kratom consumption. (Source: Journal of Herbal Medicine)
Source: Journal of Herbal Medicine - July 23, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Nootropic Medicinal Plants: Therapeutic Alternatives for Alzheimer’s disease
Publication date: Available online 13 July 2019Source: Journal of Herbal MedicineAuthor(s): Swati Vyas, S.L. Kothari, Sumita KachhwahaAbstractWith the rise in the ageing population in the last few decades, dementia has emerged as a serious global health issue. Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most common type of dementia. Despite extensive drug development research, only a limited number of FDA-approved drugs are available for AD. As these drugs provide symptomatic relief only and are frequently associated with adverse effects, there remains an urgent need for developing alternative approaches to AD therapeutics. Several me...
Source: Journal of Herbal Medicine - July 14, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Design and evaluation of topical herbal antifungal stick containing extracts of Rhinacanthus nasutus
ConclusionHydrophobic base exhibited a very slow release which may be attributed to the strong affinity of the bases for the active ingredient. (Source: Journal of Herbal Medicine)
Source: Journal of Herbal Medicine - July 12, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
