Metabolic profiling reveals therapeutic effects of Herba Cistanches in an animal model of hydrocortisone-induced 'kidney-deficiency syndrome'.

abstract：: Herbal ingredients in a Chinese fufang prescription are often replaced by one or several other herbal combinations. As there have been very few Chinese herbal patent infringement cases, it is still unclear how the Doctrine of Equivalents should be applied to determine the scope of 'equivalents' in Chinese fufang pres...

journal_title：Chinese medicine

authors： Wang X,Tian J,Chan AW

更新日期：2011-08-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Few health measurement scales are based on Chinese medicine theory. The Health Scale of Traditional Chinese Medicine (HSTCM) was developed to fill this gap. The aim of this study is to validate the HSTCM. METHODS:A convenience sample of 630 participants was recruited in 11 settings. All participants were as...

journal_title：Chinese medicine

authors： Wu D,Lai S,Zhou L,Guo X,Liang W,Wen Z,Ou A,Zhang G,Chen K

更新日期：2009-04-30 00:00:00

abstract：Background:"Jinchuang ointment" is a traditional Chinese herbal medicine for external incised wounds. This herbal medicine has been successfully used to treat patients with diabetic foot ulcers and pressure sores in Taiwan for several decades. We previously examined its biological activities on cell-based in vitro assa...

journal_title：Chinese medicine

authors： Ho TJ,Chen JK,Li TS,Lin JH,Hsu YH,Wu JR,Tsai WT,Chen HP

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Chronic alcohol consumption disrupts psychomotor and cognitive functions, most of which are subserved by the dysfunction of hippocampus. Dysregulated excitatory glutamatergic transmission is implicated in repeated alcohol induced psychomotor and cognitive impairment. Ginsenoside Rg1, one of the main active i...

journal_title：Chinese medicine

authors： Huang L,Peng Z,Lu C,Chen Y,Lv JW,Qin M,Liao DF,Liu XM,Shi Z

更新日期：2020-05-07 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) is a common and distressing side effect. We conducted this clinical trial to compare the effectiveness of true acupuncture vs. sham acupuncture in controlling chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) among patients with advanced cancer. Methods:A total ...

journal_title：Chinese medicine

authors： Li QW,Yu MW,Wang XM,Yang GW,Wang H,Zhang CX,Xue N,Xu WR,Zhang Y,Cheng PY,Yang L,Fu Q,Yang Z

更新日期：2020-06-03 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Acupoint catgut embedding therapy characterized by acupoint, needle and catgut are superior to traditional acupuncture, due to exerting more comprehensive therapeutic efficacy. However, it is still deficient in clinical evidence for polyglycolic acid sutures, a novel biodegradable material instead of catgut,...

journal_title：Chinese medicine

authors： Chen LS,Li YY,Chen H,Liu BW,Wang DW,Zhao YH

更新日期：2019-09-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Triptolide, an active compound of Radix Tripterygium wilfordii, is immunosuppressive, cartilage protective and anti-inflammatory both in human and animal studies of various inflammatory and autoimmune diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis, but its therapeutic mechanism remains unclear. The aim of this stu...

journal_title：Chinese medicine

authors： Xiao C,Zhou J,He Y,Jia H,Zhao L,Zhao N,Lu A

更新日期：2009-07-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Ganoderma sp., such as Ganoderma tsugae (GT), play an important role in traditional Chinese medicine. Ganoderma sp. contains several constituents, including Sacacchin, which has recently drawn attention because it can not only enhance the repair of muscle damage but also strengthen the muscle enforcement. Al...

journal_title：Chinese medicine

authors： Wu MH,Lin CY,Hou CY,Sheu MT,Chang H

更新日期：2020-09-22 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Leflunomide (LEF) is a first-line disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD) for rheumatoid arthritis (RA). However, there are still a few nonresponders. It is logical to suggest that employing combinations including LEF that produce synergistic effects in terms of pharmacological activity is a promising s...

journal_title：Chinese medicine

authors： Zhang C,Guan D,Jiang M,Liang C,Li L,Zhao N,Zha Q,Zhang W,Lu C,Zhang G,Liu J,Lu A

更新日期：2019-08-02 00:00:00

abstract：: Variable results of pain alleviation in response to acupuncture have been reported, complicating its interpretation. Sources of variability are probably multi-factorial, including the contribution of gender related effects. Gender related variation in perceived pain has been discussed frequently, but documented effec...

journal_title：Chinese medicine

authors： Lund I,Lundeberg T

更新日期：2010-09-04 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Human placenta is used to make the medicinal product Placenta Hominis in Asian countries. With its therapeutic benefits and limited supply, intentional or inadvertent adulteration is found in the market. In order to enforce the implementation of product description laws and protect customer rights, we establ...

journal_title：Chinese medicine

authors： Lo YT,Yik MH,Shaw PC

更新日期：2018-06-18 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED: BACKGROUND:With the gaining popularity of commercially prepared decoctions of herbal medicines on the market, an objective and efficient way to reveal the authenticity of such products is urgently needed. Previous attempts to use chromatographic or spectroscopic methods to identify ginseng samples made use...

journal_title：Chinese medicine

authors： Chan PH,Zheng KY,Tsim KW,Lam H

更新日期：2012-11-12 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Bacterial endophytes are widespread inhabitants inside plant tissues that play crucial roles in plant growth and biotransformation. This study aimed to offer information for the exploitation of endophytes by analyzing the bacterial endophytes in different parts of Panax notoginseng. Methods:We used high-thr...

journal_title：Chinese medicine

authors： Dong L,Cheng R,Xiao L,Wei F,Wei G,Xu J,Wang Y,Guo X,Chen Z,Chen S

更新日期：2018-08-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The processed roots of Polygonum multiflorum Thunb. (Heshouwu; processed HSW) are commonly used in anti-aging medicine. Few reports have combined chemical profiles with bioactivity to evaluate the quality of the processed HSW. This study aims to integrate chemometric fingerprints of antioxidant activities an...

journal_title：Chinese medicine

authors： Chen HF,Chen YH,Liu CH,Wang L,Chen X,Yu BY,Qi J

更新日期：2016-04-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Aikeqing (AKQ) has been shown in clinical studies to improve quality of life of HIV/AIDS patients, but anti-HIV activity has not been determined. The SHIV-infected macaque is an important animal model for testing antiviral drugs. This study aimed to determine the anti-HIV activity of AKQ in chronically SHIV8...

journal_title：Chinese medicine

authors： Zhang GH,Han JB,Zhu L,Luo RH,Zhang XH,Chen X,Hu YJ,Fu LC,Zheng YT

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The differentiation resp. death of human monocytic THP-1 cells induced by polysaccharide extracts of the medicinal mushrooms Phellinus linteus, Agaricus bisporus and Agaricus brasiliensis have been studied. This study aims to identify leads for the causal effects of these mushroom components on cell differen...

journal_title：Chinese medicine

authors： van Griensven LJ,Verhoeven HA

更新日期：2013-12-18 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Panax notoginseng is a highly valuable medicinal plant. Reduced P. notoginseng yield is a common and serious problem that arises in a continuous cropping system. Variation in the composition and function of soil microbial community is considered the primary cause of yield reduction. Methods:This study used ...

journal_title：Chinese medicine

authors： Li M,Chen Z,Qian J,Wei F,Zhang G,Wang Y,Wei G,Hu Z,Dong L,Chen S

更新日期：2020-08-10 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Glycine tabacina (Labill.) Benth, one of the traditional Chinese herbal medicines, has been used for treatment of nephritis, osteoporosis, rheumatism, and menopausal syndrome. The aim of this study was to illuminate the therapeutic effect and mechanism of Glycine tabacina aqueous extract (GATE) in the treatm...

journal_title：Chinese medicine

authors： Tan L,Tu Y,Wang K,Han B,Peng H,He C

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Almost one in ten Australians has received acupuncture treatment by acupuncturists and/or medical doctors in private clinics. The majority of Australian health insurance funds offer rebates for acupuncture. Statutory regulations for acupuncture have been implemented in the State of Victoria, Australia. Six acupuncture...

journal_title：Chinese medicine

authors： Xue CC,Zhang AL,Yang AW,Zhang CS,Story DF

更新日期：2009-04-29 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) is a common disease and the incidence has been rising constantly. Acupuncture is one of the most widely used complementary and alternative medicine therapies. Despite studies had been done on the effectiveness of acupuncture on ASD children, how factors such as chronological a...

journal_title：Chinese medicine

authors： Yau CH,Ip CL,Chau YY

更新日期：2018-06-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Inflammation is an active defense response of the body against external stimuli. Long term low-grade inflammation has been considered as a deteriorated factor for aging, cancer, neurodegeneration and metabolic disorders. The clinically used glucocorticoids and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are not suitable for...

journal_title：Chinese medicine

authors： Feng Z,Cao J,Zhang Q,Lin L

更新日期：2020-12-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Chrysin (5,7-dihydroxyflavone) inhibits platelet-derived growth factor-induced vascular smooth muscle cell proliferation and arterial intima hyperplasia. This study aims to investigate the effects of chrysin on rat pulmonary vascular remodeling in hypoxia-induced pulmonary hypertension (PH). METHODS:Sprague...

journal_title：Chinese medicine

authors： Li XW,Wang XM,Li S,Yang JR

更新日期：2015-02-18 00:00:00

abstract：: One of the biggest obstacles to progress in modern pharmaceutical research is the difficulty of integrating all available research findings into effective therapies for humans. Studies of traditionally used pharmacologically active plants and other substances in traditional medicines may be valuable sources of previo...

journal_title：Chinese medicine

authors： Samwald M,Dumontier M,Zhao J,Luciano JS,Marshall MS,Cheung K

更新日期：2010-12-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Zedoary (Curcumae Rhizoma, Ezhu), a Chinese medicinal herb, has been reported to show anticancer activity. This study aims to investigate the effect of zedoary oil (Ezhu You) on the proliferation of AGS cells which is one gastric cancer cell line. METHODS:The main ingredients of the herb were detected by GC...

journal_title：Chinese medicine

authors： Shi H,Tan B,Ji G,Lu L,Cao A,Shi S,Xie J

更新日期：2013-06-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:HerboChip is an array of different fractions deriving from herbal extracts. This study aimed to identify effective components from Chinese medicine (CM) that interact with nerve growth factor (NGF) as a target using HerboChip. METHODS:Fifty types of CM that are traditionally used as remedies for emotion imb...

journal_title：Chinese medicine

authors： Lee PS,Zhang LM,Yan AL,Lam KY,Dong TT,Lin H,Chan GK,Tsim KW

更新日期：2016-07-23 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Chinese herbs have been widely used for thousands of years. In order to kill or control insects and fungus during the cultivation of herb plants, pesticides have played a significant role. More than 30 kinds of pesticides have been documented in the latest version of Chinese Pharmacopoeia. It is urgent to de...

journal_title：Chinese medicine

authors： Wei J,Xue Y,Dong J,Wang S,Hu H,Gao H,Li P,Wang Y

更新日期：2020-03-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:QiXueHe Capsule (QXHC) is a Chinese patent drug that is extensively used for the treatment of menstrual disorders. However, its underlying pharmacological mechanisms have not been fully elucidated. METHODS:A list of QXHC putative targets were predicted using MetaDrug. An interaction network using links betw...

journal_title：Chinese medicine

authors： Zhang Y,Mao X,Su J,Geng Y,Guo R,Tang S,Li J,Xiao X,Xu H,Yang H

更新日期：2017-08-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Qing-dai powder (QDP), comprising Indigo naturalis (Qing-dai) and dried alum (Ku-fan), was used in Chinese medicine to treat the conditions associated with mucosal hemorrhage, such as ulcerative colitis (UC). This study aims to investigate the effects and potential mechanism of QDP on dextran sulfate sodium ...

journal_title：Chinese medicine

authors： Xiao HT,Peng J,Hu DD,Lin CY,Du B,Tsang SW,Lin ZS,Zhang XJ,Lueng FP,Han QB,Bian ZX

更新日期：2015-10-13 00:00:00

abstract：:Books that record the sources and applications of medicinal materials are commonly known as bencao (materia medica) in China. Bencao (materia medica) literature review is the very first step in the standard authentication procedure of Chinese medicinals. As an important part of China's cultural heritage, these various...

journal_title：Chinese medicine

authors： Zhao Z,Guo P,Brand E

更新日期：2018-04-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Erxian decoction (EXD) is used to treat menopause-related symptoms in Chinese medicine. This study aims to identify the bioactive compounds and potential actions of EXD by network pharmacological analysis. METHODS:Two databases, the Traditional Chinese Medicine Systems Pharmacology database and TCM Database...

journal_title：Chinese medicine

authors： Wang S,Tong Y,Ng TB,Lao L,Lam JK,Zhang KY,Zhang ZJ,Sze SC

更新日期：2015-07-19 00:00:00