Delices, Merline Muller, Jessica de Araujo Isaias Arunachalam, Karuppusamy Martins, Domingos Tabajara de Oliveira
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Journal of ethnopharmacology
Anadenanthera colubrina (Vell.) Brenan is an endemic tree to South America and different parts of it are used by the population for the treatment of various diseases, as well as in indigenous rituals. This species has high pharmacological potential but may present toxic potential due to the presence of psychotropic compounds. To review published st...
Qin, Mi Huang, Qianqian Yang, Xin Yu, Lu Tang, Yong Zhang, Chunxiang Qin, Dalian Zou, Wenjun Deng, Junzhu Liu, Jian
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Chinese medicine
Taxillus chinensis (DC.) Danser (T. chinensis), known as "Sangjisheng" in Chinese, is a member of the family Loranthaceae, with the traditional functions of "dispelling wind dampness, strengthening bones and muscles, and preventing miscarriage". Since Eastern Han dynasty, it has been used for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, arthralgia, threa...
Huang, Li Li, Hui-Jing Wu, Yan-Chao
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Food chemistry
Black ginseng is a novel manufactured ginseng product, and the application of black ginseng products in market is increasing in recent years. Black ginseng is prepared by steaming and fermentation, but not as mature as processing red ginseng. Therefore, complete proposals for preparation techniques are firstly presented. Additionally, there are als...
Rastegari, Arezoo Manayi, Azadeh Rezakazemi, Mahdi Eftekhari, Mahdieh Khanavi, Mahnaz Akbarzadeh, Tahmineh Saeedi, Mina
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BMC chemistry
In this study, the ethyl acetate fraction of Myristica fragrans Houtt. was investigated for its in vitro anticholinesterase activity as well as neuroprotectivity against H2O2-induced cell death in PC12 neuronal cells and the ability to chelate bio-metals (Zn2+, Fe2+, and Cu2+). The fraction was inactive toward acetylcholinesterase (AChE); however, ...
Qian, Huiqin Wang, Bailing Ma, Jinshuo Li, Chunyan Zhang, Qingjin Zhao, Yongheng
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Journal of ethnopharmacology
Impatiens balsamina is an annual herb of the Balsaminaceae family, which is cultivated extensively in Asia as an ornamental plant. Notably, as a folk medicine, I. balsamina has been long prescribed for the treatment of rheumatism, isthmus, generalized pain, fractures, inflammation of the nails, scurvy, carbuncles, dysentery, bruises, foot diseases,...
Zhao, Wenqin Yang, Heng Tang, Jieshi
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Heliyon
Juniperus przewalskii (the Qilian juniper) is a dominant species in the northeast region of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. As such, it is of great significance for maintaining the balance and long-term stability of the ecosystem in this biodiversity hotspot. In this paper, we review the literature related to J. przewalskii published in the China Nation...
Nabi, Masarat Tabassum, Nahida Ganai, Bashir Ahmad
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Frontiers in Plant Science
Skimmia anquetilia N.P. Taylor and Airy Shaw (Rutaceae) is a perennial, aromatic, gregarious wild ornamental shrub native to the Western Himalaya. The plant is used in the traditional medicinal system to treat copious health conditions like rheumatism, fever, inflammation, headache, influenza, body-ache, clearing of the nose, diabetes, lowering the...
Wang, Meng Zhang, Xian-Mei Fu, Xin Zhang, Peng Hu, Wen-Jing Yang, Bing-You Kuang, Hai-Xue
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Journal of ethnopharmacology
Approximately 60 species of the genus Stephania (Menispermaceae) are distributed worldwide. Among these, 39 species are located in South and Southwest China; in particular, these plants are rich in alkaloids and were used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) against numerous ailments. The purpose of this study was to provide organized information ...
Li, Meichen Wang, Andong Zhang, Yunqiang Han, Tingting Guan, Lu Fan, Dongxue Liu, Jianyu Xu, Yongnan
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Journal of ethnopharmacology
Rhus chinensis Mill., firstly recorded as herbal medicine in Shan Hai Jing, have been used for thousands of years to treat various diseases. This review targets on the ethnomedicinal applications of R. chinensis and to gather the phytochemical, pharmacological and toxicological data which support the therapeutic potential of R. chinensis in treatme...
Ho, Keat Lam Yong, Phaik Har Wang, Chee Woon Kuppusamy, Umah Rani Ngo, Chek Tung Massawe, Festo Ng, Zhi Xiang
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Journal of integrative medicine
Peperomia pellucida (L.) Kunth is a medicinal plant used to manage inflammatory illnesses such as conjunctivitis, and gastrointestinal and respiratory tract disorders in tropical and subtropical regions. However, little is known about its pharmacological mechanism of action against eye diseases. This review aims to critically discuss the phytochemi...
