Phytomedicine: International Journal of Phytotherapy & Phytopharmacology articles from September 2004

Phytomedicine: International Journal of Phytotherapy & Phytopharmacology archives from September 2004

Ginkgo biloba in Down Syndrome.
September 1, 2004... A cholinergic therapy based on the use of Donepezil has reported good results in four adults with Down Syndrome (DS) (Kishnani et al., 1999). Kishnani and colleagues took into consideration similarities between the neurobiology of Alzheimer's...

Efficacy and tolerance of a comfrey root extract (Extr. Rad. Symphyti) in the treatment of ankle distorsions: results of a multicenter, randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind study ([??]).
September 1, 2004... Abstract Comfrey (Symphytum officinale L.) is a medicinal plant with anti-inflammatory, analgesic and tissue regenerating properties. In a double-blind, multicenter, randomized, placebo-controlled, group comparison study on patients...

Protective effects of Choto-san and hooks and stems of Uncaria sinensis against delayed neuronal death after transient forebrain ischemia in gerbil.
September 1, 2004... Abstract Previously, we revealed that Choto-san (Diao-teng-san in Chinese), a Kampo formula, is effective on vascular dementia clinically, and the hooks and stems of Uncaria sinensis (OLIV.) HAVIL., a medicinal plant comprising Choto-san,...

Endothelium-dependent hypotensive and vasorelaxant effects of the essential oil from aerial parts of Mentha x villosa in rats.
September 1, 2004... Abstract Cardiovascular effects of an essential oil from the aerial parts of Mentha x villosa (OEMV) were tested in rats using a combined in vivo and in vitro approach. In non-anesthetized normotensive rats, OEMV (1, 5, 10, 20, 30 mg...

Central nervous activity of elenoside.
September 1, 2004... Abstract Elenoside is a cytotoxic arylnapthalene lignan (NSC 644013-W/1) derived from Justicia hyssopifolia (Family: Acanthaceae). The neuropharmacological activity of this lignan, a [beta]-D-glucoside was studied. The L[D.sub.50] (24h) of...

Studies on the anti-inflammatory and toxic effects of the stem bark of Khaya ivorensis (Meliaceae) on rats.
September 1, 2004... Abstract Khaya ivorensis A. Chev. (Meliaceae) is a common feature in anti-malarial recipe prescribed by African traditional medical practitioners. Investigations have proved that Khaya species possesses some level of anti-plasmodial...

Effects of Anoectochilus formosanus Hayata extract and glucocorticoid on lung maturation in preterm rats.
September 1, 2004... Abstract We investigated the effects of maternal administration of Anoectochilus formosanus extract and dexamethasone on lung maturation in preterm rats. A. formosanus group mothers were tube-fed A. formosanus extract (300 mg/kg body...

In vitro immunomodulatory activity of plants used by the Tacana ethnic group in Bolivia.
September 1, 2004... Abstract One hundred and seventy-eight ethanolic plant extracts from the pharmacopoeia of the Tacana, an ethnic group from Bolivia, were screened for immunomodulatory activity using complement cascade inhibition and ADP-induced platelet...

Comparative study of radical scavenger activities of crude extract and fractions from Cuphea carthagenensis leaves.
September 1, 2004... Abstract This study investigated the superoxide anion and hydroxyl radical scavenger properties, as well as the inhibition of lipid peroxidation by the crude hydroalcoholic extract (CE) and the butanolic (BF) and ethyl acetate (EAF)...

Studies on the aqueous extract of Terminalia chebula as a potent antioxidant and a probable radioprotector.
September 1, 2004... Abstract Aqueous extract of a natural herb, Terminalia chebula was tested for potential antioxidant activity by examining its ability to inhibit [gamma]-radiation-induced lipid peroxidation in rat liver microsomes and damage to superoxide...

Anticholinesterase activity in an alkaloid extract of Huperzia saururus.
September 1, 2004... Abstract Huperzia saururus (Lam.) Trevis. (Lycopodiaceae) is used widely in Argentinian traditional medicine as an aphrodisiac and for memory improvement. An aqueous extract from the aerial parts was obtained by decoction, revealing the...

Screening of Korean herbal medicines used to improve cognitive function for anti-cholinesterase activity.
September 1, 2004... Abstract Methanolic extracts of seven herbs (Acorus calamus, Acorus gramineus. Bupleurm facaltum. Dioscorea batatas, Epimedium koreanum, Poria cocos and Zizyphi jujuba) used in traditional Korean medicine for improvement of memory and...

Effects of essential oil of Alpinia zerumbet on the compound action potential of the rat sciatic nerve.
September 1, 2004... Abstract Alpinia zerumbet, known popularly as "colonia" in Northeastern Brazil, is a medicinal plant that has been used widely in folk medicine as teas and infusions for the treatment of intestinal and cardiovascular diseases, including...

Herbal medicine: chaos in the marketplace.(Book Review)
September 1, 2004... Herbal medicine: chaos in the marketplace R.K. Richter (Ed.); The Haworth Herbal Press, New York, 2003, 220pp., price $19.95 (SC); $39.95 (HC) ISBN 0-7890-1620-6 (SC) and 0-7890-1619-2 (HC) The text of this small tome, dedicated to the...

Phytomedicines for respiratory tract diseases. 1st edition.(Book Review)
September 1, 2004... Phytomedicines for respiratory tract diseases. 1st edition S. Chrubasic, B. Roufogalis. Australian Pharmaceutical Publishing Company, Balmain, NSW, Australia, 2002, 80 p., price $27.50, ISBN 0-9580664-0-X (SC) Herbal medicinal products...

Major herbs of ayurveda.(Book Review)
September 1, 2004... Major herbs of ayurveda E.M. Williamson (Ed.); Churchill Livingstone, New York, 2002, 361pp., price $49.95, ISBN: 0 443 07203 5 (HC) A growing interest in the Western Hemisphere in complementary and alternative healing methods,...

Phytotherapy: a quick reference to herbal medicine.(Book Review)
September 1, 2004... Phytotherapy: a quick reference to herbal medicine F. Capasso, T.S. Gaginella, G. Grandolini and A.A. Izzo (Eds.); Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg, New York, 2003, 500 pp., price [pounds sterling] 30.00, ISBN 3540000526 (SC) In recent...

Leitfaden Phytotherapie, 2nd edition.(Book Review)
September 1, 2004... Leitfaden Phytotherapie, 2nd edition H. Schilcher, S. Kammerer PVC-Umschlag, Urban & Fischer, Munchen 2003, 1024 p., price [euro] 64, 95, ISBN 3-437-55341-0 (HC) Leitfaden Phytotherapie has been published for the second time in...

Recent progress in medicinal plants, Vol. 6. Diseases and their management.(Book Review)
September 1, 2004... Recent progress in medicinal plants, Vol. 6. Diseases and their management P. Sinha, J.N. Govil, and V.K. Singh, SCI Tech Publishing LLC, Houston USA, 2002, 212p, price $80.00 paperback, ISBN No 1-930813-11-2 (HC). Series ISBN No...