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

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

Antibacterial essential oils in malodorous cancer patients: clinical observations in 30 patients.
July 1, 2006... Abstract Malodorous necrotic ulcers in cancer patients are of major concern as it leads to social isolation and poor quality of life. Current medications and topical therapies have proven inadequate in their ability to reduce foul smell to...

Effect of isoflavone administration on age-related hepatocyte changes in old ovariectomized femal Wistar rats.(Disease/Disorder overview)
July 1, 2006... Abstract Aging seems to be due to the accumulation of oxidative damage in cells and molecules. On the other hand, menopause and ovariectomy induce deleterious effects on different organs and systems that have been shown to be counteracted...

Analysis of formononetin from black cohosh (Actaea racemosa).(d)(Drug overview)
July 1, 2006... Abstract Black cohosh has been widely used as an herbal medicine for the treatment of symptoms related to menopause in America and Europe during the past several decades, but the bioactive constituents are still unknown. Formononetin is an...

Simultaneous analysis of artemisinin and flavonoids of several extracts of Artemisia annua L. obtained from a commercial sample and a selected cultivar.
July 1, 2006... Abstract Artemisia annua L. (Qinghao) is a promising and potent antimalarial herbal drug. This activity has been ascribed to its component artemisinin, a sesquiterpene lactone that is very effective against drug-resistant Plasmodium...

The presence of natural human antibodies reactive against pharmacologically active pectic polysaccharides from herbal medicines.
July 1, 2006... Abstract Direct ELISA was performed using normal human sera and human colostrum, to analyse the presence of antibodies which react with pharmacologically active pectic polysaccharides isolated from plants used in traditional Japanese...

Electrophysiological effects of the aqueous extract of Averrhoa carambola L. leaves on the guinea pig heart.(d)(Brief article)
July 1, 2006... Abstract This work aims to describe some electrophysiological changes promoted by the aqueous extract (AEx) from Averrhoa carambola leaves in guinea pig heart. The experiments were carried out on isolated heart or on right atrium-ventricle...

Inhibition of NTPDase, 5'-nucleotidase, [Na.sup.+]/[K.sup.+]-ATPase and acetylcholinesterase activities by subchronic treatment with Casearia sylvestris.
July 1, 2006... Abstract The aqueous extract of Casearia sylvestris was tested in cortical membrane preparations. C. sylvestris was obtained commercially from two different sources, designated as Sample A and Sample B. The enzymes studied in this work...

Screening the antioxidant and antimicrobial properties of the lichens Parmelia saxatilis, Platismatia glauca, Ramalina pollinaria, Ramalina polymorpha and Umbilicaria nylanderiana.
July 1, 2006... Abstract The aim of this study is to investigate in vitro antimicrobial and antioxidant activities of the methanol extracts of Parmelia saxatilis (L) Ach., Platismatia glauca (L.) W.L. Club. & C.F. Culb., Ramalina pollinaria (Wesstr.)...

The in vitro effect of a lyophilized extract of wine obtained from Jacquez grapes on human chondrocytes.(SHORT COMMUNICATION)(Drug overview)
July 1, 2006... Abstract The present work was aimed at evaluating the in vitro effects of a lyophilized extract of wine (JW-E) obtained from Jacquez grapes (Vitis aestivalis-cinerea x Vitis vinifera grapes) on the production of key molecules released in...

In vivo larvicidal activity of monoterpenic derivatives from aromatic plants against [L.sub.3] larvae of Anisakis simplex s.l.
July 1, 2006... Abstract In view of the lack of an effective pharmacological treatment against human anisakiosis, a disease produced by [L.sub.3] larvae of the genus Anisakis present in raw fish, we studied the in vivo larvicidal effect of certain...

The Guide to Complementary and Alternative Medicine on the Internet.(Drug overview)
July 1, 2006... L.R. Brazin (Ed.), The Guide to Complementary and Alternative Medicine on the Internet, Haworth Press, New York, ISBN 0789015714, 2004 (129pp., Price $14.95, Soft cover, $39.95, Hard cover). While a resource such as this is needed and could...