Phytomedicine: International Journal of Phytotherapy & Phytopharmacology articles from April 2008

Phytomedicine: International Journal of Phytotherapy & Phytopharmacology archives from April 2008

Effect of cream containing Melia azedarach flowers on skin diseases in children *.(Report)
April 1, 2008... Introduction The occurrence of skin diseases in developing countries is highly correlated with poor hygiene, over crowding, malnourishment, non-availability of potable water, high temperature and humidity. Further, drugs used to treat them...

The gastric ulcer protective and healing role of cysteine proteinases from Carica candamarcensis.
April 1, 2008... Introduction Plant latex frequently describes a milky exudate released by as many as 35,000 species having a protective role in plants (Dussourd and Denno, 1991; Farrel et al., 1991; Azarkan et al., 2004; Konno et al., 2004). In...

Evaluation of the effects of the herbal product Catuama [R] in inflammatory and neuropathic models of nociception in rats.(Report)
April 1, 2008... Introduction The herbal product Catuama[R] consists of the association of four hydroalcoholic extracts obtained from well-known medicinal plants: Trichila catigua (Meliaceae), Paullinia cupana (Sapindaceae), Ptychope-talum olacoides...

Anti-hepatitis B virus activities of triterpenoid saponin compound from Potentilla anserine L.(Report)
April 1, 2008... Introduction Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a causative agent of both acute and chronic hepatitis, a major etiologic factor of primary hepatocellular carcinoma, and a major global health problem with over 350 million estimated chronically...

A comparable, chemical and pharmacological analysis of the traditional Chinese medicinal herbs Oldenlandia diffusa and O. corymbosa and a new valuation of their biological potential.(Report)
April 1, 2008... Introduction The herb of Oldenlandia diffusa (Willd.) Roxb. (Syn. Hedyotis diffusa Willd., Family Rubiaceae) is a well-known folk medicine in Southern China and has been used for the treatment of hepatitis, tonsillitis, sore throat,...

Differential protein expression in mouse splenic mononuclear cells treated with polysaccharides from spores of Ganoderma lucidum.(Report)
April 1, 2008... Introduction The Ganoderma lucidum (Leyss ex fr) Karst (Lingzhi) is a medicinal mushroom that has been used for more than 2000 years as a remedy for promotion of health and longevity in China and other Asian countries. It is now also...

Determination and pharmacokinetic study of indirubin in rat plasma by high-performance liquid chromatography.(Report)
April 1, 2008... Introduction Indirubin, a 3,2'-bisindole isomer of indigo, exists in several medicinal plants such as Baphicacanthus cusia (Nees) Bremek., Polygonum tinctorium Ait. and Isatis indigotica Fort. Since this red-colored crystal was discovered...

Piper longum Linn. Extract inhibits TNF-[alpha]-induced expression of cell adhesion molecules by inhibiting NF-[kappa]B activation and microsomal lipid peroxidation.(Report)
April 1, 2008... Introduction Leukocytes are major players in the inflammatory response because of their antimicrobial, secretory and phagocytic activities. They are recruited to the inflamed tissue by sequential adhesive interactions between leukocytes...

Chemoprofile and bioactivities of Taverniera cuneifolia (Roth) Arn.: a wild relative and possible substitute of Glycyrrhiza glabra L.
April 1, 2008... Introduction The genus Taverniera belonging to the family of Fabaceae, includes twelve species and is endemic to the Northeast African and Southwestern Asian countries (Naik, 1998; Stadler et al., 1994). Literature available on this plant...

Short communication: antinociceptive effect of Russelia equisetiformis leave extracts: identification of its active constituents.
April 1, 2008... Introduction Russelia equisetiformis, (Schlecht and Cham) belongs to the family Scrophulariacae. Phytochemical study of the plant revealed the presence of triterpenes of lupane type (Burns et al., 2001). The extract of the whole plant has...

Inhibitory effect of compounds from Zingiberaceae species on human platelet aggregation.(Report)
April 1, 2008... Introduction In a previous paper, we reported the ability of compounds from several Zingiberaceae species to displace [sup.3.H]PAF-specific binding from washed rabbit platelets (Jantan et al., 2004). The methanol extracts of these species...

Understanding Medicinal Plants: Their Chemistry and Therapeutic Action.(Book review)
April 1, 2008... Understanding Medicinal Plants: Their Chemistry and Therapeutic Action, H. Bryan. Haworth Herbal Press, Binghamton, NY (2005). 307pp., US$44.95, ISBN: 0-7890-1552-8 "Anyone can make the complex complicated, but it takes real genius to...

Vitex: The Women's Herb, Christopher Hobbs.(Book review)
April 1, 2008... Vitex: The Women's Herb, Christopher Hobbs, Healthy Living Publications, Summertown, TN (2003). 95pp., $7.95, Softcover, ISBN: 1-57067-157-5 Vitex agnus-castus L., commonly known as chaste tree, chasteberry, or monk's pepper, is native to...

British Herbal Compendium.(Book review)
April 1, 2008... Peter Bradley. British Herbal Compendium, vol. II. British Herbal Medicine Association, Bournemouth (2006) (409pp.,[pound sterling]59.5, hardcover), ISBN: 978-0-903032-12-4 This is the second volume of a most valuable companion to the...