Phytomedicine: International Journal of Phytotherapy & Phytopharmacology articles from January 2006

Phytomedicine: International Journal of Phytotherapy & Phytopharmacology archives from January 2006

Improvement of accessory symptoms of hypertension by TSUMURA Orengedokuto Extract, a four herbal drugs containing Kampo-Medicine Granules for ethical use: a double-blind, placebo-controlled study.(Clinical report)
January 1, 2006... Abstract A double-blind, placebo-controlled study was conducted to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and utility of TSUMURA Orengedokuto Extract Granules for Ethical Use (TJ-15) as a treatment for the accessory symptoms of hypertension. Two...

Efficacy and tolerability of potato juice in dyspeptic patients: a pilot study.(Clinical report)
January 1, 2006... Abstract In Europe, use of potatoes (Solani tuberosi tuberecens) is a traditional remedy for stomach complaints. We performed a pilot study on the effectiveness and tolerability of freshly squeezed potato juice in patients suffering from...

Traditional Chinese medicines with caspase-inhibitory activity.(Clinical report)
January 1, 2006... Abstract Clinical evidence indicates that traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) drugs can reduce stroke-inflicted brain damage. To date, the molecular basis of the apparent neuroprotective effects of these TCM drugs remains largely obscure....

Anxiolytic and antidepressant-like activity of a standardized extract from Galphimia glauca.(Clinical report)
January 1, 2006... Abstract An infusion prepared with aerial parts from Galphimia glauca has been widely used in Mexican traditional medicine as a remedy for nervous excitement. The sedative activity of a methanolic extract from this plant has been...

Celastrus paniculatus seed oil and organic extracts attenuate hydrogen peroxide- and glutamate-induced injury in embryonic rat forebrain neuronal cells**.
January 1, 2006... Abstract Seed oil of Celastrus paniculatus Willd. (CP) has been reported to improve memory and the methanolic extract (ME) of CP was shown to exhibit free-radical-scavenging properties and anti-oxidant effects in human non-immortalized...

In vivo anti-osteoporotic activity of isotaxiresinol, a lignan from wood of Taxus yunnanensis.
January 1, 2006... Abstract Isotaxiresinol, the main lignan isolated from the water extract of wood of Taxus yunnanensis, was investigated for its effect on bone loss, on serum biochemical markers for bone remodeling and on uterine tissue, using...

Activity of Wedelia calendulacea Less. in post-menopausal osteoporosis.(Clinical report)
January 1, 2006... Abstract Wedelia calendulacea Less., a perennial herb containing isoflavanoids, is used in liver disorders, uterine hemorrhage and menorrhagia. Osteoporosis in women occurs mainly due to estrogen deficiency following menopause. Studies...

Inhibitory effects of aloe carboxypeptidase fraction on streptozotocin-induced enhancement of vascular permeability in the pancreatic islets.
January 1, 2006... Abstract The protective actions of components isolated from Aloe arborescens Miller var. natalensis Berger (Kidachi aloe in Japanese) on streptozotocin (Sz)-induced necrosis of B cells in the pancreatic islets of the mouse were...

Bioassay-guided isolation of a vasorelaxant active compound from Kaempferia galanga L.
January 1, 2006... Abstract Bioassay-guided fractionation was performed on a crude dichloromethane extract of Kaempferia galanga L. using chromatography techniques. Screening of the extract for biological activity started with the brine shrimp lethality...

CYP3A4 and CYP2D6 inhibitory activities of Indonesian medicinal plants.(Clinical report)
January 1, 2006... Abstract Thirty samples of Indonesian medicinal plants were analyzed for their capacity to inhibit in vitro metabolism by human cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) and CYP2D6 with a radiometric assay. The MeOH-soluble fractions of 25 samples,...

Tinospora cordifolia induces enzymes of carcinogen/drug metabolism and antioxidant system, and inhibits lipid peroxidation in mice.
January 1, 2006... Abstract The present study is an effort to identify a potent chemopreventive agent against various diseases (including cancer) in which oxidative stress plays an important causative role. Here, we investigated the effect of a...

Structure prerequisite for antioxidant activity of silybin in different biochemical systems in vitro.(Clinical report)
January 1, 2006... Abstract Structural analogues (flavanone: 2-4 and flavone: 5 and 6, respectively) of silybin (1a) were synthesized and tested for inhibitory activity on [O.sub.2.sup.*-] release and PKC translocation in PMA-stimulated neutrophils as well...

Effect of "Dang-Qui-Shao-Yao-San" a Chinese medicinal prescription for dysmenorrhea on uterus contractility in vitro.
January 1, 2006... Abstract Dysmenorrhea is directly related to elevated level of prostaglandin [F.sub.2][alpha] (PG[F.sub.2][alpha]), and is treated with nonsteroid anti-inflammatory drugs. Though efficacy of the latter is rapid, the effect is temporary,...

Protective effects of Rosmarinus tomentosus ethanol extract on thioacetamide-induced liver cirrhosis in rats.
January 1, 2006... Abstract The capability of an ethanol extract of Rosmarinus tomentosus to protect rat liver in an experimental model of cirrhosis induced by thioacetamide (TAA) has been evaluated. Four groups of rats were used: Two of them received 300 mg...

Hypoglycemic effects of the wood of Taxus yunnanensis on streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats and its active components.
January 1, 2006... Abstract Hypoglycemic effects of the [H.sub.2]O and MeOH extracts of the wood of Taxus yunnanensis were examined in streptozotocin (STZ)-induced diabetic rats. The [H.sub.2]O extract significantly lowered the fasting blood glucose level by...

Muscle damage induced by black cohosh (Cimicifuga racemosa).
January 1, 2006... Abstract Extracts of black cohosh (Cimicifuga racemosa) are commonly used for the treatment of symptoms associated with menopause. Adverse events with black cohosh are rare, mild and reversible. A few number of serious adverse events,...

The pharmacognosy of Humulus lupulus L. (hops) with an emphasis on estrogenic properties.(REVIEW)
January 1, 2006... Abstract As the population ages, there is an ever-increasing need for therapeutic agents that can be used safely and efficaciously to manage symptoms related to postmenopausal estrogen deficiency. Endogenous estrogens, e.g.,...

Repelling properties of some plant materials on the tick Ixodes ricinus L.(SHORT COMMUNICATION)
January 1, 2006... Abstract The repellent effects on nymphal stages of Ixodes ricinus L. of some plant materials have been studied in the laboratory. The plant material consisted of an ethanolic extract from Achillea millefolium L., and volatile oils of...

Congresses and events 2006.(Calendar)
January 1, 2006... January 20.-22.01.2006 3rd Annual Natural Supplements: An Evidence-Based Update La Jolla, California, USA With a focus in disease states, regulation and patient education, this accredited course is a must-attend for anyone...