Phytomedicine: International Journal of Phytotherapy & Phytopharmacology articles from November 2003

Phytomedicine: International Journal of Phytotherapy & Phytopharmacology archives from November 2003

Treatment of anxiety, tension and restlessness states with Kava special extract WS[R] 1490 in general practice: a randomized placebo-controlled double-blind multicenter trial.
November 1, 2003... Summary The efficacy and tolerability of 150 mg/d Kava special extract WS[R] 1490 were investigated in a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind multicenter study in patients suffering from neurotic anxiety (DSM-III-R diagnoses...

Phytochemical and biological analysis of Skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora L.): a medicinal plant with anxiolytic properties.
November 1, 2003... Summary The phytochemistry and biological activity of Scutellaria lateriflora L. (American skullcap) which has been traditionally used as a sedative and to treat various nervous disorders such as anxiety was studied. In vivo animal...

Inhibition of monoamine oxidase B (MAO-B) by Chinese herbal medicines.
November 1, 2003... Summary Monoamine oxidase (MAO) catalyzes the oxidative deamination of biogenic amines accompaned by the release of [H.sub.2][O.sub.2]. Two subtypes, MAO-A and MAO-B, exist on the basis of their specificities to substrates and inhibitors....

Dietary intake of the flower extracts of German Chamomile (Matricaria recutita L.) inhibited compound 48/80-induced itch-scratch responses in mice.
November 1, 2003... Summary The antipruritic effects of the diets containing German chamomile on the compound 48/80-induced scratching in ddY mice were examined. Since it is reported that an injection of compound 48/80, but not histamine, induced scratching...

The combined effects of Trigonella and Allium extracts in the regulation of hyperthyroidism in rats.
November 1, 2003... Summary The combined effects of Trigonella foenum-graecum and Allium sativum extracts were evaluated for their ameliorative potential in the L-thyroxine-induced hyperthyroidic rat model to contribute to an understanding of interaction...

Argentinian plant extracts with relaxant effect on the smooth muscle of the corpus cavernosum of Guinea pig.
November 1, 2003... Summary Extracts of different polarity from Baccharis trimera, Haplopappus rigidus Huperzia saururus, Maytenus ilicifolia, Satureja parvifolia and Senecio eriophyton were tested for their relaxant activity on smooth muscle using...

Hypoglycemic effect of Sclerocarya birrea {(A. Rich.) Hochst.} [Anacardiaceae] stem-bark aqueous extract in rats.
November 1, 2003... Summary This study was undertaken to evaluate the hypoglycemic effect of Sclerocarya birrea {(A. Rich.) Hochst.} subspecies caffra (Sond.) Kokwaro [family: Anacardiaceae] stem bark aqueous extract in normal (normoglycemic) and in...

In vitro cytotoxicity of tanshinones isolated from Salvia miltiorrhiza Bunge against P388 lymphocytic leukemia cells.(Short Communication)
November 1, 2003... Summary The cytotoxic effect of four tanshinones isolated from the dried root of Salvia miltiorrhiza Bunge (Lamiaceae) were studied in vitro using P388 lymphocytic leukemia cells. Tanshinone I and tanshinone IIA were shown to be quite...

Ten years of complementary medicine at Exeter University.(Short Communication)
November 1, 2003... ********** Complementary Medicine at the Peninsula Medical School, Universities of Exeter and Plymouth celebrates its tenth anniversary. In 1993, thanks to a generous endowment by the Sir Maurice Laing Foundation the Department was founded as...

A review of clinical and experimental observations about antidepressant actions and side effects produced by Hypericum perforatum extracts.(Review)
November 1, 2003... Summary Hypericum perforatum is an herbaceous perennial plant, also known as "St. John's wort", used popularly as a natural antidepressant. Although some clinical and experimental studies suggest it has some properties similar to...

Proposals to enhance the quality of observational cohort studies.(Review)
November 1, 2003... Summary For herbal medicinal products the methodology of observational cohort studies (observational studies, drug monitoring studies, Anwendungsbeobachtung) represents a useful addition to clinical trials. The key objectives are the...

Jumping to conclusions.(Letter To The Editor)(Letter to the Editor)
November 1, 2003... We all know that some clinical investigations are better than others. This is as true for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) as it for conventional medicine. I read CAM research papers almost on a daily basis and have become convinced...

McKenna, D. Jones, K. Hughes, K. Humphrey, S.: Botanical Medicines: the Desk Reference for Major Herbal Supplements.(Brief Article)(Book Review)
November 1, 2003... 2nd Edition, 1138 p. The Haworth Herbal Press, New York, London, Oxford 2002. Price: $79.95. ISBN 0-7890-1265-0 (HC) and ISBN 0-7890-1266-9 (SC) Finally, a well qualified complement of authors have created an herbal desk reference (at...