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

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

Cholesterol reduction using psyllium husks--do gastrointestinal adverse effects limit compliance? Results of a specific observational study.(Clinical report)
March 1, 2008... Introduction Despite the known cholesterol reducing effect of psyllium seed husks (PSH) that has been shown in a number of studies (Garvin et al., 1965; Levin et al., 1990; Chan and Schroeder, 1995; Anderson et al., 2000), their use for...

Aescin and troxerutin as a successful combination for the treatment of inner ear perfusion disturbances.(Clinical report)
March 1, 2008... Introduction Disturbances of the inner ear are more relevant from year to year. A missing or not optimal therapy can generate a stronger progress with possible dramatic consequences like sudden loss of hearing loss, tinnitus or non...

Ginkgo biloba extract improves coronary blood flow in healthy elderly adults: role of endothelium-dependent vasodilation.(Report)
March 1, 2008... Introduction Ginkgo biloba extract (GBE) has a broad spectrum of pharmacological activities, which allows it to be in adequacy to the numerous potential therapeutic applications, including conditions associated with cognitive impairment,...

Suppression of tissue necrosis factor-alpha or hydrogen peroxide-activated primary human T lymphocytes by Ginkgo biloba extract through down-regulation of activator protein-1 signal transduction.(Clinical report)
March 1, 2008... Introduction Atherosclerosis has been known as an inflammatory disease (Lucas et al., 2006; Ross, 1990). Particularly, T lymphocytes can infiltrate the arterial intima at an early stage together with monocytes. T lymphocytes also replicate...

Inhibitory effects of thunberginols A and B isolated from Hydrangeae Dulcis Folium on mRNA expression of cytokines and on activation of activator protein-1 in RBL-2H3 cells.(messenger ribonucleic acid)
March 1, 2008... Introduction Mast cells and basophils play important roles in the pathogenesis of allergic diseases through the release of inflammatory mediators such as histamine and several cytokines. The aggregation of Fc[epsilon]RI by antigens results...

Effects of aqueous hop (Humulus Lupulus L.) extract on vascular reactivity in rats: mechanisms and influence of gender and hormonal status.(Report)
March 1, 2008... Introduction Phytoestrogens are naturally occurring plant compounds, members of polyphenol classes, with a chemical structure comparable to that of estradiol (Anderson et al., 1999). They structurally and functionally mimic mammalian...

Positive antibacterial co-action between hop (Humulus lupulus) constituents and selected antibiotics.
March 1, 2008... Introduction Plant-derived antimicrobial agents have been used for centuries to help prevent food spoilage. Such antimicrobial agents include cinnamaldehyde (in cinnamon), benzoic acid (in cranberries) and many others. The plant derived...

Antiviral activity and mode of action of a peptide isolated from Sorghum bicolor.(Report)
March 1, 2008... Introduction Currently, 40 antiviral chemotherapeutic agents have been approved for use in the treatment of individuals infected with a variety of viruses (De Clercq, 2004). Most of the approved drugs date from the last 5 years, and at...

Evaluation of antiprotozoal and antimycobacterial activities of the resin glycosides and the other metabolites of Scrophularia cryptophila.
March 1, 2008... Introduction Infectious diseases still pose a major and challenging health problem around the world. It is estimated that one-third of the world's population is infected with tubercle bacillus Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which causes 8...

Antimutagenicity of hops (Humulus lupulus L.): bioassay-directed fractionation and isolation of xanthohumol.(Report)
March 1, 2008... 1. Introduction The female inflorescences (hops) of the hop plant, Humulus lupulus L., are mainly used in the brewing industry to add bitterness and flavor to beer. Hops are known not only in beer brewing processes but also as a...

In vitro cytogenetic effects of Andrographis paniculata (kalmegh) on arsenic.(Report)
March 1, 2008... Introduction Arsenical compounds are environmental toxins with multiple effects in animal and human populations. The US Environmental Protection Agency has placed arsenic at the top of its Superfund contamination list (Hei and Filipic,...

Effects of carvacrol upon the liver of rats undergoing partial hepatectomy.(SHORT COMMUNICATION)(Report)
March 1, 2008... Introduction When liver lobs are surgically excised or damaged due to various reasons, a quick regeneration occurs in the liver. The regeneration will last until the liver reaches its own original mass. Researches concerning regular liver...