Recent developments of acupuncture in Australia and the way forward.

abstract：Background:To evaluate the effects of Huang Bai (Phellodendron amurense) on growth and maturation in adolescent female rats. Methods:Female Sprague-Dawley rats (28 days old; n = 72) were divided into six daily treatment groups: control (distilled water), Huang Bai (100 and 300 mg/kg), recombinant human GH (rhGH; 20 μg...

journal_title：Chinese medicine

authors： Lee SH,Lee HJ,Lee SH,Kim YS,Lee D,Chun J,Lee JY,Kim H,Chang GT

更新日期：2018-01-12 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: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：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:"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：UNLABELLED: BACKGROUND:Some Chinese herbs contain several kinds of phytoestrogens, and these herbs are commonly prescribed in Taiwan. Phytoestrogens may influence the effects of estrogen in females, although their activities are weak. This study aims to identify the risk and analyze the prescription profile of commonl...

journal_title：Chinese medicine

authors： Wu CT,Tzeng JN,Lai JN,Tsan SH,Wang JD

更新日期：2012-10-16 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：BACKGROUND:Cellular redox state is important to cell growth and death. The growth of tumor cells may be modulated by intracellular reduced glutathione/oxidized glutathione (GSH/GSSG). The present study aims to investigate the effects of ginsenosides Re and Rg3 on cellular redox state and cell proliferation in C6 glioma...

journal_title：Chinese medicine

authors： Ng WY,Yang MS

更新日期：2008-07-11 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：BACKGROUND:The edible endosperm of Lodoicea maldivica with the common name of coco de mer is used in Chinese medicine for treating cough. Native to Seychelles, Lodoicea maldivica seeds have commanded high prices for centuries due to its scarcity. This study aims to develop a molecular identification method for the auth...

journal_title：Chinese medicine

authors： Mak CY,Mok CS

更新日期：2011-09-30 00:00:00

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:There is a long history of coronary heart disease (CHD) diagnosis and treatment in Chinese medicine (CM), but a formalized description of CM knowledge is still unavailable. This study aims to analyze a set of CM clinical data, which is important and urgent. METHODS:Relative associated density (RAD) was used...

journal_title：Chinese medicine

authors： Li GZ,Sun S,You M,Wang YL,Liu GP

更新日期：2012-04-05 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: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: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:Radix Salviae Miltiorrhizae (RSM), a well-known traditional Chinese medicine, has been shown to inhibit tumorigenesis in various human cancers. However, the anticancer effects of RSM on human hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and the underlying mechanisms of action remain to be fully elucidated. Methods:In thi...

journal_title：Chinese medicine

authors： Luo Y,Feng Y,Song L,He GQ,Li S,Bai SS,Huang YJ,Li SY,Almutairi MM,Shi HL,Wang Q,Hong M

更新日期：2019-08-06 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: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：BACKGROUND:The role of "Jun-Chen-Zuo-Shi" (also known as "sovereign-minister-assistant-courier") component herbs of Chinese medicine is not fully understood. This study aims to test the "Jun-Chen-Zuo-Shi" rule with the QiShenYiQi formula (QSYQ) on treating acute myocardial ischemia (AMI) by a network pharmacology appro...

journal_title：Chinese medicine

authors： Wu L,Wang Y,Li Z,Zhang B,Cheng Y,Fan X

更新日期：2014-09-16 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Quality by design (QbD) is an advanced drug quality control concept that has been gradually implemented in the optimization of manufacturing processes of Chinese medicines. However, the variation of Chinese medicinal material quality has rarely been considered in published works. Because manufacturing proces...

journal_title：Chinese medicine

authors： Pan J,He S,Zheng J,Shao J,Li N,Gong Y,Gong X

更新日期：2019-09-24 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：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:Radix Salvia miltiorrhiza (Danshen) has been used as a principal herb in treating cardiovascular diseases in Chinese medicine. Salvianolic acid B (SA-B), a water-soluble active component of Danshen, was found to have anti-myocardial ischemia (anti-MI) effect. This study aims to investigate mechanisms of SA-B...

journal_title：Chinese medicine

authors： Lu Y,Zheng Y,Liu X,Liang X,Ngai S,Li T,Zhang W

更新日期：2012-03-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Yunu-Jian (YJ) is a Chinese medicine (CM) heat purging formula, which is used to reduce wei huo (stomach-heat, SH) and enrich shen yin (kidney-yin, KY). This formula is also commonly used to manage diabetes mellitus and gum/oral inflammation. The activity of YJ can be modified or refined by the addition of o...

journal_title：Chinese medicine

authors： Zee KY,Chan PS,Ho JCS,Lai SML,Corbet EF,Leung WK

更新日期：2016-09-20 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Biqi capsule is a traditional Chinese medicine widely used as a complementary and alternative treatment for rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The objective is to understand the efficacy, safety and mechanism of Biqi combined with methotrexate (MTX) in RA. Methods:We present a randomized, controlled pilot trial on ...

journal_title：Chinese medicine

authors： Wang Z,Wu J,Li D,Tang X,Zhao Y,Cai X,Chen X,Chen X,Huang Q,Huang R

更新日期：2020-04-23 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:Eight medicinal plants were tested for their antimicrobial and antioxidant activities. Different extraction methods were also tested for their effects on the bioactivities of the medicinal plants. METHODS:Eight plants, namely Herba Polygonis Hydropiperis (Laliaocao), Folium Murraya Koenigii (Jialiye), Rhizo...

journal_title：Chinese medicine

authors： Chan LW,Cheah EL,Saw CL,Weng W,Heng PW

更新日期：2008-11-28 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：: 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:Chronic non-specific low back pain (LBP) is a prevalent (80%) and multi-dimensional illness. This study aims to test whether acupuncture, baclofen, or combined treatment with acupuncture and baclofen alleviates symptoms of non-specific chronic LBP in men. METHODS:Eight-four (84) men aged 50-60 years with no...

journal_title：Chinese medicine

authors： Zaringhalam J,Manaheji H,Rastqar A,Zaringhalam M

更新日期：2010-04-24 00:00:00