Phytomedicine: International Journal of Phytotherapy & Phytopharmacology articles

Recent articles from Phytomedicine: International Journal of Phytotherapy & Phytopharmacology

A comparative study of the therapeutic effects of the Zataria multiflora vaginal cream and metronidazole vaginal gel on bacterial vaginosis.(Clinical report)
December 1, 2008... Abstract Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is one of most prevalent complications among reproductive-aged women. Metromidazole prescription, which is considered as the first-line treatment of BV, is usually followed by a few side effects. Besides, there is a growing tendency toward herbal...

Safety evaluation of saffron (Crocus sativus) tablets in healthy volunteers.(Report)
December 1, 2008... Abstract Saffron (Crocus sativus) stigma tablets were evaluated for short-term safety and tolerability in healthy adult volunteers. The study was a double-blind, placebo-controlled design consisting of a 1 week treatment of saffron tablets. Volunteers were divided into 3 groups of 10...

Stimulatory effect of Crocus sativus (saffron) on [[beta].sub.2]-adrenoceptors of guinea pig tracheal chains.(Clinical report)
December 1, 2008... Abstract To study the mechanism(s) of the relaxant effects of Crocus sativus (Iridaceae), the stimulatory effect of aqueous-ethanolic extracts of this plant and one of its constituent, safranal was examined on [beta]-adrenoceptors in tracheal chains of guinea pigs. The...

Danggui-Shaoyao-San, a traditional Chinese prescription, suppresses [PGF.sub.2.[alpha]] production in endometrial epithelial cells by inhibiting COX-2 expression and activity.(Cyclooxygenase-2)(Clinical report)
December 1, 2008... Abstract Danggui-Shaoyao-San, a famous traditional Chinese prescription, has been widely used in China for treating various gynecological inflammatory diseases including dysmenorrhea, but it is still poorly understood how it works on those inflammatory disorders. Prostaglandin...

Synergistic effect of silymarin and standardized extract of Phyllanthus amarus against [CCl.sub.4]-induced hepatotoxicity in Rattus norvegicus.(silymarin)(Clinical report)
December 1, 2008... Abstract In search of the effective and standardized hepatoprotective combination therapy, silymarin and standardized extract of Phyllanthus amarus has been evaluated against [CCl.sub.4]-induced hepatotoxicity in rats. Eight groups of rats were used. The animals of group A served as...