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

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

Effect of valerian, Valeriana edulis, on sleep difficulties in children with intellectual deficits: randomised trial.
May 1, 2002... Summary Serious sleep problems are common in children with an intellectual deficit (ID), and are often the source of much distress for both the child and caregivers. As yet, no satisfactory long-term treatment exists for intransigent sleep...

Incidence and clinical features of liver injury related to Kampo (Japanese herbal) medicine in 2,496 cases between 1979 and 1999: problems of the lymphocyte transformation test as a diagnostic method.
May 1, 2002... Summary We retrospectively examined the summaries of all admission records of patients from 1979 to 1999 in our department, and selected for further study all liver injuries suspected of being related to Kampo medicines. Among 2,496...

Induction of apoptosis in a human erythroleukemic cell line K562 by Tylophora alkaloids involves release of cytochrome c and activation of caspase 3.
May 1, 2002... T. Ganguly (1) and A. Khar (2) Summary Tylophora alkaloids are plant products known for their antiasthamatic and antiproliferative activities. The underlying cellular changes resulting from inhibition of proliferation were...

Effects of veratrine and paeoniflorin on isolated mouse vas deferens.
May 1, 2002... Y.F. Chen (1), Y.T. Lin (1), T.W. Tan (1) and H.Y. Tsai (1,2) Summary In this study, we attempted to identify the interactions and mechanisms between veratrine and paeoniflorin on isolated mouse vas deferens. Paeoniflorin had no effect...

Antioxidant property of Celastrus paniculatus Willd: a possible mechanism in enhancing cognition.
May 1, 2002... Summary In the present study aqueous, methanolic, chloroform and petroleum ether extracts of seeds of Celastrus paniculatus were investigated for their effect on cognitive functions in rats. Male Wistar rats weighing 200-250 g each were...

Antioxidant, cyclooxygenase and topoisomerase inhibitory compounds from Apium graveolens Linn. seeds.
May 1, 2002... Summary Cyclooxygenase inhibitory and antioxidant bioassay-directed extraction and purification of celery seeds yielded sedanolide (1), senkyunolide-N (2), senkyunolide-J (3), 3-hydroxymethyl-6-methoxy-2,3-dihydro-1H-indol-2-ol (4),...

The fruiting body and its caterpillar host of Cordyceps sinensis show close resemblance in main constituents and anti-oxidation activity.
May 1, 2002... S.P. Li (1,2), Z.R. Su (1), T.T.X. Dong (1) and K.W.K. Tsim(1) Summary Cordyceps (summer-grass, winter-worm), one of the most valued traditional Chinese medicines, is used commonly for the replenishment of body health. It consists of...

Anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities of cat's claw (Uncaria tomentosa and Uncaria guianensis) are independent of their alkaloid content.
May 1, 2002... M. Sandoval (1), N. N. Okuhama (1), X.-J. Zhang (1), L. A. Condezo (2), J. Lao (2), F. M. Angeles (1), R. A. Musah (3), P. Bobrowski (4), and M. J. S. Miller (1) Summary Cat's claw is an herbal medicine from the Amazon that is used...

Daidzein, coumestrol and zearalenone affect lipogenesis and lipolysis in rat adipocytes.
May 1, 2002... Summary Daidzein, coumestrol and zearalenone -- compounds called phytoestrogens, considered as active biological factors affecting many important physiological and biochemical processes appeared to be also significant regulators of...

Extract of Ocimum canum lowers blood glucose and facilitates insulin release by isolated pancreatic [beta]-islet cells.
May 1, 2002... A. K. Nyarko (1), H. Asare-Anane (2), M. Ofosuhene (1), and M. E. Addy (3) Summary Aqueous extract of Ocimum canum Sim, (Lamiaceae) is used by some Ghanaians to manage diabetes mellitus. In vivo modulation of levels of fasting blood...

Herbal medicinal products during pregnancy? (Short Communication).
May 1, 2002... Several common complaints experienced by pregnant or lactating women are amenable to treatment with herbal medicinal products (HMPs): nausea (ginger), back pain (devil's claw), anxiety (kava), varicose veins (horse chestnut seed), depression...

Anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial activities of triterpenoids from Strobilanthes callosus Nees. (Short Communication).
May 1, 2002... B. Singh (1), P.M. Sahu (1) and M.K. Sharma (1) Summary The anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial activities of the 95% ethanol extract, benzene fraction and isolated triterpenoids of Strobilanthes callosus were investigated. In the...

The Complete Guide to Herbal Medicines. (Book Review).
May 1, 2002... Fetrow, C.W. and Avila, J. R.; The Complete Guide to Herbal Medicines, 618pp, Springhouse Corp (A division of Simon and Schuster), Springhouse, PA. 2000. Price U.S. $21.95 (PB) ISBN 1-58255-062-X The back cover of this remarkable...

6. Alfred Vogel-Preis zur Forderung der Phytotherapie. (Ausschreibung).
May 1, 2002... Im Auftrag der Alfred Vogel-Stiftung schreibt die Bioforce AG, Roggwil, zum sechsten Mal einen Preis zur Forderung der Forschung auf dem Gebiet der Phytotherapie aus. Der Alfred Vogel-Preis ist mit CHF 10.000 dotiert und zeichnet Arbeiten aus,...

The 3rd World Congress on Medicinal and Aromatic Plants for Human Welfare. (Symposia and Congresses).
May 1, 2002... February 3-7,2003 Chiang Mai - Thailand ,,From Biodiversity Through Science and Technology, Trade and Industry to Sustainable Use" Organized by IGMAP, ISHS, CMU This congress will provide a forum for international cooperation...