Phytomedicine: International Journal of Phytotherapy & Phytopharmacology articles from December 2002

Phytomedicine: International Journal of Phytotherapy & Phytopharmacology archives from December 2002

Bromelain reduces mild acute knee pain and improves well-being in a dose-dependent fashion in an open study of otherwise healthy adults.
December 1, 2002... Summary There is preliminary clinical evidence to support the contention that the anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties of bromelain help to reduce symptoms of osteo- and rheumatoid arthritis. However, there have been no controlled...

Choleretic activity and biliary elimination of lipids and bile acids induced by an artichoke leaf extract in rats.
December 1, 2002... Summary The therapeutic properties of artichoke (Cynara scolymus L.) preparations have been known since ancient times. The traditional use of artichoke leaf extract (ALE) in gastroenterology is mainly based upon its strong antidyspeptic...

Artichoke leaf extract reduces mild dyspepsia in an open study.
December 1, 2002... Summary A recent post-marketing study indicated that high doses of standardised artichoke leaf extract (ALE) may reduce symptoms of dyspepsia. To substantial these findings, this study investigated the efficacy of a low-dose ALE on...

Potentiation by saiboku-to of diazepam-induced decreases in hippocampal and striatal acetylcholine release in rats.
December 1, 2002... Summary Effects of saiboku-to, a traditional oriental herbal medicine, on diazepam-induced changes in cerebral acetyicholine (ACh) were investigated in rat striatum and hippocampus. Diazepam (10 mg/kg, i.p.) increased tissue concentrations...

Central effects of citral, myrcene and limonene, constituents of essential oil chemotypes from Lippia alba (Mill.) N.E. Brown.
December 1, 2002... Summary Citral, myrcene and limonene (100 and 200 mg/kg body wt., i.p.), constituents of essential oils from Lippia alba chemotypes, decreased not only the number of crossings but also numbers for rearing and grooming, as measured by the...

Cardiovascular effects of the essential oil of Mentha x villosa in DOCA-salt-hypertensive rats.
December 1, 2002... Summary The present study investigated the effects of chronic treatment with deoxycorticosterone-acetate (DOCA)-salt on cardiovascular responses to intravenous (i.v.) injection of the essential oil of Mentha x villosa (EOMV) in conscious...

Anti-inflammatory activity of linalool and linalyl acetate constituents of essential oils.
December 1, 2002... Summary Linalool and linalyl acetate are the principal components of many essential oils known to possess several biological activities, attributable to these monoterpene compounds. In this work, we evaluated individually the...

Evaluation of antipyretic activity of leaf extracts of Mallotus peltatus (Geist) Muell. Arg. var acuminatus: a folk medicine.
December 1, 2002... Summary A study was carried out to evaluate the anti-pyretic potential of the methanol extract of Mallotus peltatus (Geist) Muell. Arg. var acuminatus leaf, a folk medicine of Onge tribes of Bay Islands, on normal body temperature and...

Evaluation of anti-pyretic potential of Ficus racemosa bark.
December 1, 2002... Summary A study was carried out to evaluate the anti-pyretic effect of a methanol extract of stem bark of Ficus racemosa Linn. (MEFR) on normal body temperature and yeast-induced pyrexia in albino rats. A yeast suspension (10 ml/kg body...

Effect of isorhapontigenin on respiratory burst of rat neutrophils.
December 1, 2002... Summary The effect of Isorhapontigenin (Iso) isolated from Belamcanda chinensis on respiratory burst of rat neutrophils was investigated. Iso (1, 10, 100 mmol/I) showed an inhibitory effect on superoxide anion and hydrogen peroxide...

Evaluation of anti-diarrheal activity of Cleome viscosa L. extract in rats.
December 1, 2002... Summary A study was undertaken to evaluate the effect of a methanol extract of the entire plant Cleome viscosa L. (CVME) (Family; Capparidaceae) for its anti-diarrheal potential against some of the experimental models of diarrhea in rats....

Development of a paw paw herbal shampoo for the removal of head lice.
December 1, 2002... Summary The development and clinical testing of an herbal lice removal shampoo, containing a standardized extract of paw paw, thymol, and tea tree oil, are described. All of these ingredients were selected for their ability to deplete...

Pharmacological activities of crude acetone extract and purified constituents of Salvia moorcraftiana Wall.
December 1, 2002... Summary The crude acetone extract of aerial parts of Salvia moorcraftiana Wall. was screened for various biological activities including Lemna bioassay, antifungal, antibacterial, leishmanicidal, insecticidal activities and brine shrimp...

Tribulosin and [beta]-sitosterol-D-glucoside, the anthelmintic principles of Tribulus terrestris.
December 1, 2002... Summary Successive extracts of Tribulus terrestris prepared using petroleum ether, chloroform, 50% methanol and water were tested for anthelmintic activity in-vitro using the nematode Caenorhabditis elegans. The activity could be detected...

A preliminary RAPD-PCR analysis of Cimicifuga species and other botanicals used for women's health. (Review).
December 1, 2002... Summary Traditional taxonomic methods of botanical identification that rely primarily on morphological observations cannot be used efficiently when only powdered plant materials are available. Thus, our objectives were to determine if we...

The Deskop Guide to Complementary and Alternative Medicine an evidence-based approach. (Book Reviews).(Book Review)
December 1, 2002... Ernst E., Pittler M.H., Stevinson C. and White A.: The Deskop Guide to Complementary and Alternative Medicine an evidence-based approach 1st Edition, 444 pp. Mosby, Edinburgh London New York 2001. Price: [pounds sterling]24.95...

The Herbal Internet Companion: Herbs and Herbal Medicine Online. (Book Reviews).(Book Review)
December 1, 2002... Owen, D. J.: The Herbal Internet Companion: Herbs and Herbal Medicine Online. 193 p. Haworth Herbal Press, New York 2002. Price: $49.95 (HC); $24.95 (SC) ISBN 0-7890-1052-6 (SC) People have utilized medicinal herbs and herbal...

The Last Sorcerer: Echoes of the Rainforest. (Book Reviews).(Book Review)
December 1, 2002... Russo, E.: The Last Sorcerer: Echoes of the Rainforest. Haworth Herbal Press, New York 2002. Price: $39.95 (HC); $24.95 (SC)ISBN 0-7890-1269-3 (HC); An unusual blend of drama and detailed descriptions of medicinal plants of the...