Phytomedicine: International Journal of Phytotherapy & Phytopharmacology articles from September 2005

Phytomedicine: International Journal of Phytotherapy & Phytopharmacology archives from September 2005

The efficacy of Liv-52 on liver cirrhotic patients: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled first approach.
September 1, 2005... Abstract Cirrhosis is the irreversible sequel of various disorders that damage liver cells permanently over time. Presently, the use of herbal medicines for prevention and control of chronic liver diseases is in the focus of attention for...

Effect of oral administration of freshly pressed juice of Echinacea purpurea on the number of various subpopulations of B- and T-lymphocytes in healthy volunteers: results of a double-blind, placebo-controlled cross-over study**.
September 1, 2005... Abstract Background: In a recent double-blind placebo-controlled crossover-study the "immune stimulatory" effects (activation of macrophages leading to enhanced phagocytosis and production of several cytokines) of Echinacea purpurea...

The effects of carbenoxolone, a semisynthetic derivative of glycyrrhizinic acid, on peripheral and central ischemia-reperfusion injuries in the skeletal muscle and hippocampus of rats.
September 1, 2005... Abstract As carbenoxolone, a semisynthetic derivative of glycyrrhizinic acid, has a free radical scavenging property, thus the effects of carbenoxolone during ischemia-reperfusion was evaluated on an animal model of ischemia-reperfusion...

Cardiovascular effects of the aqueous extract of Gynostemma pentaphyllum Makino.
September 1, 2005... Abstract In the present study, the cardiovascular activity of the aqueous extract of Gynostemma pentaphyllum Makino leaves was investigated in the anaestetized guinea-pigs and has been compared with two of its isolated gypenosides (III,...

Effect on prolactin secretion of Echinacea purpurea, Hypericum perforatum and Eleutherococcus senticosus.
September 1, 2005... Abstract It has been recently reported that prolactin (PRL) plays an important role in immune system regulation. In this study we investigated the activity of three natural drugs with immunomodulatory activity: Echinacea purpurea (EP),...

Inhibitory effects of Cnidium officinale Makino and Tabanus fulvus Meigan on the high glucose-induced proliferation of glomerular mesangial cells.
September 1, 2005... Abstract This study describes a potent activity of Cnidium officinale Makino (Cnidii rhizoma) and Tabanus fulvus Meigan (Tabanus) as an inhibitor of high glucose-induced proliferation of glomerular mesangial cells (GMCs). Raising the...

Effects of water extract of Usnea longissima on antioxidant enzyme activity and mucosal damage caused by indomethacin in rats.
September 1, 2005... Abstract In this study, the antiulcerogenic effect of a water extract obtained from the lichen species Usnea longissima was investigated using indomethacin-induced ulcer models in rats. Experimental groups consisted of six rats....

Anti-oxidant activity and effect of Pinus morrisonicola Hay. on the survival of leukemia cell line U937.
September 1, 2005... Abstract The free radical scavenging and anti-cancer activites of Pinus morrisonicola Hay. were studied using different parts of the pine, namely, needle, bark and cone. Results showed that pine needle water extract has the highest...

A study of the antidiarrheal properties of Loeselia mexicana on mice and rats.
September 1, 2005... Abstract Antidiarrheal properties of hexane, chloroform, methanol and aqueous extracts from Loeselia mexicana were studied using mice and rats as animal models. Flavones and sesquiterpenlactones were detected in the chemical screening of...

Screening of Echinops ellenbeckii and Echinops longisetus for biological activities and chemical constituents.
September 1, 2005... Abstract Members of the genus Echinops in the family of Asteraceae are widely used in Ethiopian herbal medicine for the treatment of various diseases and illness such as migraine, diarrhea, heart pain, different forms of infections,...

Photoinduced antitumour effect of hypericin can be enhanced by fractionated dosing.(SHORT COMMUNICATION)
September 1, 2005... Abstract The in vivo antitumour activity of the natural photosensitizer hypericin was evaluated. C3H/DiSn mice were inoculated with fibrosarcoma G5:1:13 cells. When the tumour reached a volume of 40-80 [mm.sup.3] the mice were...

Zingiberis rhizoma: a comprehensive review on the ginger effect and efficacy profiles.(REVIEW)
September 1, 2005... Abstract Zingiberis rhizoma is used as a broadspectrum antiemetic. We, therefore, conducted a comprehensive review of the literature to summarize the pharmacological and clinical effects of this popular plant material. Although clinical...

The ESCOP Research Committee--a further step in the scientific advancement of phytotherapy.(EDITORIAL)(THE EUROPEAN SCIENTIFIC COOPERATIVE ON PHYTOTHERAPY)
September 1, 2005... ESCOP was founded in 1989 as an umbrella organization representing national phytotherapy associations across Europe, especially in their discussions with European medicines regulators. The aims of ESCOP are to advance the scientific status...