Design and evaluation of topical herbal antifungal stick containing extract 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 5, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Promising antimicrobial activities of oil and silver nanoparticles obtained from Melaleuca alternifolia leaves against selected skin-infecting pathogens
In conclusion, TTO and AgNPs possess good antimicrobial activities against the selected skin pathogens, and could provide cheap alternatives for treating related skin infections either as single agents or in the form of nanoemulsion combinations. (Source: Journal of Herbal Medicine)
Source: Journal of Herbal Medicine - June 18, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Antiviral effect of an essential oil combination derived from three aromatic plants (Coridothymus capitatus (L.) Rchb. f., Origanum dictamnus L. and Salvia fruticosa Mill.) against viruses causing infections of the upper respiratory tract
In this study the authors tested whether the combinatorial CAPeo exhibited a direct antiviral activity against a wide range of respiratory viruses in vitro. The study revealed a remarkable antiviral activity of the essential oil combination against influenza A/H1N1 virus strains, influenza B and human rhinovirus 14 (HRV14) whereas no viral inhibition was found for influenza A/H3N2, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) and Adenovirus 5. Both in influenza A/H1N1 and HRV14, replication cycle and progeny virus production were significantly decreased after the treatment with CAPeo. Pre-treatment with the plant essential oil combin...
Source: Journal of Herbal Medicine - June 12, 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): Studzińska-Sroka Elżbieta, Zarabska-Bożejewicz DariaAbstractHypogymnia 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, ...
Source: Journal of Herbal Medicine - May 29, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
A Prospective Audit of Pragmatic Herbal Treatment of Women Experiencing Menopausal Symptoms Using Measure Yourself Medical Outcome Profile (MYMOP2) Questionnaires
Publication date: Available online 25 May 2019Source: Journal of Herbal MedicineAuthor(s): Anita Ralph, Gina WebleyAbstractMost women will experience problematic symptoms at menopause, often beginning a few years before the cessation of menstruation, and potentially lasting some years beyond. Medical herbalists such as members of the U.K. National Institute of Medical Herbalists have found that menopausal symptoms are a frequent reason for women to consult an herbal practitioner. A previous study provided data on improvement of symptoms for women receiving individualized treatment from a medical herbalist. It has been diff...
Source: Journal of Herbal Medicine - May 26, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Evaluation of cytotoxic and apoptotic activities of Clinacanthus nutans (Burm. f.) Lindau leaves against D24 human melanoma cells
This study provides important information on the preparation of C. nutans and its effectiveness as an anticancer concoction for regular consumption. (Source: Journal of Herbal Medicine)
Source: Journal of Herbal Medicine - May 18, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Anti-HIV-1 activity and safety profile of a polyherbal gel formulation as a candidate microbicide
In conclusion, the polyherbal gel formulation reported herein having potent anti-HIV-1 activity and with limited safety profile may be a promising candidate as an herbal microbicide. (Source: Journal of Herbal Medicine)
Source: Journal of Herbal Medicine - May 18, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Ethnopharmacological Potential of African Cherry [Prunus africana]
Publication date: Available online 18 May 2019Source: Journal of Herbal MedicineAuthor(s): Richard Komakech, Youngmin KangAbstractMedicinal plants have been an integral part of the healthcare system for centuries. Prunus africana, an evergreen plant of the family Rosaceae in sub-Saharan Africa, has been used to treat numerous diseases and disorders since time immemorial. Over the past decades, several ethnomedicinal surveys were conducted in many communities across Africa which validated the use of P. africana in traditional medicine. The increased interest in P. africana across the globe has led to several pharmacological...
Source: Journal of Herbal Medicine - May 18, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Acujoint™, a highly efficient formulation with natural bioactive compounds, exerts potent anti-arthritis effects in human osteoarthritis – A pilot randomized double blind clinical study compared to combination of glucosamine and chondroitin
Publication date: Available online 23 April 2019Source: Journal of Herbal MedicineAuthor(s): Augustine Amalraj, Joby Jacob, Karthik Varma, Ajaikumar B. Kunnumakkara, Chandradhara Divya, Sreeraj GopiAbstractThe aim of the study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Acujoint™ - a supplement for articular cartilage degradation- in the treatment of patients with Osteoarthritis (OA) by comparing it with glucosamine and chondroitin formulation, which is a popular supplement used to treat OA. Acujoint™ is a health supplement prepared with extracts of 3-O-acetyl-11-keto-β-boswellic acid from Boswellia serrata, β-Caryoph...
Source: Journal of Herbal Medicine - May 17, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Extracts of Maca (Lepidium meyenii) Root Induce Increased Glucose Uptake by Inhibiting Mitochondrial Function in an Adipocyte Cell Line
Publication date: Available online 14 May 2019Source: Journal of Herbal MedicineAuthor(s): Haotong Chen, Yong Han, Ishrat Jahan, Shiyong Wu, Brian C. Clark, Jeffrey S WisemanAbstractThe authors describe the effects of an ethanol extract of maca root on glucose uptake and metabolism in cultured 3T3-L1 adipocytes. The extract stimulates glucose uptake and shares many features of an insulin mimetic: increased phosphorylation of insulin receptor (IR), increased phosphorylation of Akt downstream of IR, and inhibition of glucose uptake by LY294002, an inhibitor of PI3K, which mediates Akt phosphorylation. However, the extract al...
Source: Journal of Herbal Medicine - May 15, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) products: What quality differences exist?
This study aimed to investigate the chemical variation of turmeric finished products available in the UK and identify the quality of turmeric products obtained from specific stages of the supply chain, with a focus on quality differences in the UK. 1H-NMR spectroscopy metabolomics coupled to Principle Component Analysis (PCA) and HPTLC methods were used for the phytochemical and metabolomics investigation of 72 turmeric samples, including crude powders, intermediate products from different manufacturing stages and commercial products obtained from health food stores and the Internet. A significant variation in the chemical...
Source: Journal of Herbal Medicine - May 8, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
A Novel Strategy of Nanotized Herbal Drugs and their Delivery in the Treatment of Diabetes: Present Status and Future Prospects
Publication date: Available online 2 May 2019Source: Journal of Herbal MedicineAuthor(s): Saima Amjad, Asif Jafri, A.K. Sharma, M. SerajuddinAbstractIt is now recognised that one of the most far reaching developments in the management of diabetes (Diabetes mellitus) is the targeted delivery of herbal nanoparticles using nano-pumps, smart cells, nanorobots, and nanotized herbal drugs (NHDs). The design, development and targeted delivery of NHDs has now become a frontier research area. Previous research on nano-herbal medicines such as the methanolic extract of Triphala churn nanoparticle, Costus pictus D. Don (insulin plant...
Source: Journal of Herbal Medicine - May 3, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Diversity, distribution and traditional uses of medicinal plants in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) state of Indian Himalayas
Publication date: Available online 1 May 2019Source: Journal of Herbal MedicineAuthor(s): Bilal A. Tali, Anzar A. Khuroo, Aijaz H. Ganie, Irshad A. NawchooAbstractThe Indian Himalayan state of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) harbours rich biodiversity, including diverse medicinal flora. The scientific documentation of diversity, distribution and traditional uses of medicinal flora can prove pivotal in the conservation and sustainable use of these precious plant resources in this Himalayan state. The present study, based on extensive ethno-medicinal surveys carried out during the last decade and supplemented with verified records f...
Source: Journal of Herbal Medicine - May 2, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Quantitative Ethnobotanical Study of some Medicinal Plants used by Herbalists in Bahrain
Publication date: Available online 1 May 2019Source: Journal of Herbal MedicineAuthor(s): Tariq A. Alalwan, Jameel A. Alkhuzai, Zainab Jameel, Qaher A. MandeelAbstractMedicinal plants have long been used by Bahrainis to combat a wide spectrum of diseases. To the best of the authors knowledge, this is the first quantitative ethnobotanical study of the country, aimed to quantify the ethnobotanical knowledge of ten native medicinal plants commonly used by herbalists for treating various common ailments in Bahrain. Ten species of native wild medicinal plants were selected based on their prevalence, frequency of use and medicin...
Source: Journal of Herbal Medicine - May 2, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Effect of Foeniculum vulgare essence on symptoms of Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS): A Randomized Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial
ConclusionFennel was not effective in alleviating the ovarian cyst symptoms in polycystic women but since the sample size calculation in our small study was based on very large effect sizes, the study might not be powered enough to detect smaller effects. (Source: Journal of Herbal Medicine)
Source: Journal of Herbal Medicine - April 27, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
