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

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

Apigenin--strong cytostatic and anti-angiogenic action in vitro contrasted by lack of efficacy in vivo.
September 1, 2002... Summary The cancer chemopreventive agent apigenin also has strong cytostatic and anti-angiogenic effects in vitro. We now investigated its efficacy against experimental Lewis lung carcinomas (LLC), C-6 gliomas and DHDK 12 colonic cancers...

St. John's wort (Hypericum perforatum L.) and kindling epilepsy in rabbit.
September 1, 2002... Summary Effects of different extracts of HYPERICUM PERFORATUM L. on the kindling epileptic discharges were analyzed. The experiment was carried out on Chinchilla rabbits with chronically implanted electrodes in cortical structures and...

Central nervous system activity of Leucas inflata Benth. in mice.
September 1, 2002... Summary The analgesic activity of the methanol and acetone extracts of Leucas inflata L. (family Labiatae) was evaluated in mice using different experimental models. The effect of the two extracts on pentobarbitone-sleeping time, motor...

Solanum paniculatum L. (Jurubeba): potent inhibitor of gastric acid secretion in mice.
September 1, 2002... Summary Solanum paniculatum L. is used commonly in Brazilian folk medicine for the treatment of liver and gastrointestinal disorders. The freeze-dried aqueous extracts (WEs) obtained from distinct parts of the plant (flowers, fruits,...

Gastroprotective effects of 'Amla' Emblica officinalis on in vivo test models in rats.
September 1, 2002... Summary An ethanol extract of 'AMLA' EMBLICA officinalis Gaertn. was examined for its antisecretory and antiulcer activities employing different experimental models in rats, including pylorus ligation Shay rats, indomethacin, hypothermic...

Effect of essential oil obtained from Croton cajucara Benth. on gastric ulcer healing and protective factors of the gastric mucosa.
September 1, 2002... Summary The bark of CROTON CAJUCARA BENTH. (Euphorbiaceae) is used widely in Amazonian folk medicine for the treatment of a wide range of gastrointestinal symptoms. Infusions of C. cajucara hark contain dehydrocrotonin (DHC), the furan...

The inhibitory effect of propolis and caffeic acid phenethyl ester on cyclooxygenase activity in J774 macrophages.
September 1, 2002... Summary The effect of an ethanolic extract of propolis, with and without CAPE, and some of its components on cyclooxygenase (COX-1 and COX-2) activity in J774 macrophages has been investigated. COX-1 and COX-2 activity, measaured as...

Activation of the alternative complement pathway by Agaricus blazei Murill.
September 1, 2002... Summary Components of Agaricus blazei Murill have been demonstrated to have a wide range of immunopotentiating activities. The present study was designed to evaluate the effect of A. blazei Murill upon activation of the complement system...

Immunomodulating properties of Argentine plants with ethnomedicinal use.
September 1, 2002... Summary Five Argentine medicinal plants selected according to folk traditional or ethnomedical use, references and primary pharmacological screening; were chosen to elucidate their immunomodulating properties. Dichloromethane,...

Hypoglycemic and hypolipidemic effects of aqueous extract of Arachis hypogaea in normal and alloxan-induced diabetic rats.
September 1, 2002... Summary The hypoglycemic and hypolipidemic effect of aqueous extract of Arachis hypogaea was investigated in normal and alloxan-induced diabetic rats. The extract caused a significant (P Key words: Arachis hypogaea, diabetics,...

The hypoglycemic effect of Phyllanthus sellowianus fractions in streptozotocin-induced diabetic mice.
September 1, 2002... Summary Phyllanthus sellowianus Muller Arg. (Euphorbiaceae) is a plant used in folk medicine as a hypoglycemic and diuretic agent. The present study describes the hypoglycemic effect of fractions obtained from the stem barks of P....

The cytotoxicity of protoneodioscin (NSC-698789), a furostanol saponin from the rhizomes of Dioscorea collettii var. hypoglauca, against human cancer cells in vitro.
September 1, 2002... Summary Protoneodioscin (NSC-698789) is a furostanol saponin isolated from the rhizomes of Dioscorea collettii var. hypoglauca (Dioscoreaceae), a Chinese herbal remedy for cancer treatment. Our studies showed that protoneodioscin is...

Bioactivity of crude extracts and some constituents of Blutaparon portulacoides (Amaranthaceae).
September 1, 2002... Summary Crude extracts (aerial parts and roots, both dried), methylenedioxyflavonol, and a mixture of acyl steryl glycosides isolated from BLUTAPARON portulacoides, were assayed for their toxicity against Trypanosoma cruzi trypomastigotes...

Future perspectives for the regulation of traditional herbal medicinal products in Europe. (ESCOP Section).
September 1, 2002... According to the European legislative framework, in particular the European Directive 2001/83/EC, herbal medicinal products require a pre-marketing authorisation including documentation of quality, safety and efficacy before gaining access to...

A Desktop Guide to Complementary and Alternative Medicine: An Evidence-based Approach. (Book Review).
September 1, 2002... Ernst, E. Pittler, M. H., Stevinson, C., White, A., Eisenberg, D. (Eds): A Desktop Guide to Complementary and Alternative Medicine: An Evidence-based Approach 448 p. Mosby, Inc., London 2001. Price: $34.95 ISBN: 0723432074 (SC and...