Phytomedicine: International Journal of Phytotherapy & Phytopharmacology articles from November 2007

Phytomedicine: International Journal of Phytotherapy & Phytopharmacology archives from November 2007

Randomised, placebo-controlled, double-blind, split-face study on the clinical efficacy of Tricutan[R] on skin firmness.
November 1, 2007... Abstract Tricutan is a combination product of herbal extracts traditionally used for treatment of skin conditions, together with dimethylaminoethanol. The effectiveness of Tricutan in improving skin firmness and elasticity in photoaged...

Subtype-specific activation of estrogen receptors by a special extract of Rheum rhaponticum (ERr 731[R]), its aglycones and structurally related compounds in U2OS human osteosarcoma cells.(Report)
November 1, 2007... Abstract The special extract ERr 731[R] from the roots of Rheum rhaponticum is the major constituent of Phytoestrol[R] N which is used for the alleviation of menopausal symptoms. Recently, we demonstrated that ERr 731[R] and its aglycones...

Antibacterial effect of some essential oils administered alone or in combination with Norfloxacin.
November 1, 2007... Abstract The objective of the present study was that of verifying a possible synergistic antibacterial effect between Pelargonium graveolens [Lis-Balchin, M., Deans, S.G., Hart, S., 1996. Bioactive Geranium oils from different commercial...

Synergic effect of grape seed extract with amphotericin B against disseminated candidiasis due to Candida albicans.
November 1, 2007... Abstract Amphotericin B (Amp B) is considered as a drug of choice for treatment of fungal infections, but it causes severe side effects such as renal damage. To lessen the severity, it is often combined with the azole, but data reporting...

Betanin a betacyanin pigment purified from fruits of Opuntia ficus-indica induces apoptosis in human chronic myeloid leukemia Cell line-K562.
November 1, 2007... Abstract Betalains are water-soluble nitrogenous vacuolar pigments present in flowers and fruits of many caryophyllales with potent antioxidant properties. In the present study the antiproliferative effects of betanin, a principle...

[beta]-Sitosterol activates Fas signaling in human breast cancer cells.
November 1, 2007... Abstract [beta]-Sitosterol is the most abundant phytosterol. Phytosterols are enriched in legumes, oil seeds and unrefined plant oils as found in foods such as peanut butter, pistachios and sunflower seeds. [beta]-Sitosterol inhibits the...

Antioxidant and hepatoprotective actions of medicinal herb, Terminalia catappa L. from Okinawa Island and its tannin corilagin.(Report)
November 1, 2007... Abstract The antioxidant and hepatoprotective actions of Terminalia catappa L. collected from Okinawa Island were evaluated in vitro and in vivo using leaves extract and isolated antioxidants. A water extract of the leaves of T. catappa...

Antioxidant activities of Ptychopetalum olacoides ("muirapuama") in mice brain.(Report)
November 1, 2007... Abstract Ptychopetalum olacoides (PO) roots are used by Amazonian peoples to prepare traditional remedies for treating various central nervous system conditions in which free radicals are likely to be implicated. Following the...

Anti-atherogenic effects of seabuckthorn (Hippophaea rhamnoides) seed oil.(Report)
November 1, 2007... Abstract Seabuckthorn (SBT) seed oil is a rich source of unsaturated fatty acids, phytosterols, carotenoids and flavonoids, which are known to have significant anti-atherogenic and cardioprotective activity. The anti-atherogenic activity...

Pharmacological investigations of the anti-diabetic effect of Cortex Moutan and its active component paeonol.
November 1, 2007... Abstract Cortex Moutan (CM, root bark of Paeonia suffruticosa Andr.) is one of the common herbs found in anti-diabetic traditional Chinese medicine formulae. To study the potential anti-diabetic mechanisms of CM, four in vitro models...