Investigations on Dieffenbachia amoena Gentil. I: Endocrine effects and contraceptive activity.

abstract：:We evaluated propolis influence on polyclonal activation of lymphocytes by concanavalin A (Con A). The in vitro experiments showed that propolis decreases splenocyte proliferation both in the absence or presence of Con A. The suppression in mitogen-induced splenocyte proliferation also occurred when mice were treated ...

journal_title：Journal of ethnopharmacology

authors： Sá-Nunes A,Faccioli LH,Sforcin JM

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：ETHNO-PHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE:Cyperus rotundus L. (Cyperaceae) is a medicinal herb traditionally used to treat various clinical conditions at home such as diarrhea, diabetes, pyresis, inflammation, malaria, and stomach and bowel disorders. Currently, it is one of the most widespread, problematic, and economically dam...

journal_title：Journal of ethnopharmacology

authors： Pirzada AM,Ali HH,Naeem M,Latif M,Bukhari AH,Tanveer A

更新日期：2015-11-04 00:00:00

abstract：:A crude ethanolic extract of Cupressus lusitanica Mill. leaves demonstrate cytotoxicity in a panel of cancer cell lines. Cell death was due to apoptosis, as assessed by morphologic features (chromatin condensation and apoptotic bodies formation) and specific DNA fragmentation detected by in situ end-labeling of DNA br...

journal_title：Journal of ethnopharmacology

authors： Lopéz L,Villavicencio MA,Albores A,Martínez M,de la Garza J,Meléndez-Zajgla J,Maldonado V

更新日期：2002-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Several high performance liquid chromatographic methods for the analysis of gossypol in different kinds of sample were developed. (1) Pure gossypol: separation on C18 column with MeOH/H2O/CHCl3 (70:30:40) containing 0.1% H3PO4 as mobile phase or on SO3H column with MeOH/citrate buffer (pH 6.3) (55:45) as mobile phase ...

journal_title：Journal of ethnopharmacology

authors： Wang MZ

更新日期：1987-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE:Cancer is a major health problem worldwide. Drugs' side effects and high cost of treatment remain the main limitations of conventional therapy. Nowadays, developing new therapeutic strategies is necessary. Therefore, medicinal plants can be used to promote novel, safe, and potent anticanc...

journal_title：Journal of ethnopharmacology

authors： Alami Merrouni I,Elachouri M

更新日期：2021-02-10 00:00:00

abstract：ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE:Xiaobuxin-Tang (XBXT), a traditional Chinese herbal decoction, has been used for the treatment of depressive disorders from ancient clinic. The aim of the study was to explore the involvement of inflammation or inflammatory markers in the antidepressant-like effects of XBXT-2. MATERIALS ...

journal_title：Journal of ethnopharmacology

authors： An L,Li J,Yu ST,Xue R,Yu NJ,Chen HX,Zhang LM,Zhao N,Li YF,Zhang YZ

更新日期：2015-04-02 00:00:00

abstract：:Single and repeated oral administration of the water extracts of Spergularia purpurea (SP) at a dose of 10 mg/kg were tested on hypoglycaemic activity in normal and streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. In normal rats, the water extract of SP decreased significantly the plasma glucose levels 4 h after single oral admi...

journal_title：Journal of ethnopharmacology

authors： Jouad H,Eddouks M,Lacaille-Dubois MA,Lyoussi B

更新日期：2000-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Investigation of the traditional uses of Momordica charantia (Cucurbitaceae) in Togo (West Africa) showed that it is one of the most important local medicinal plants both for ritual and ethnomedical practices. There was a high degree of consensus (>50%) for use in the treatment of gastrointestinal and viral disease am...

journal_title：Journal of ethnopharmacology

authors： Beloin N,Gbeassor M,Akpagana K,Hudson J,de Soussa K,Koumaglo K,Arnason JT

更新日期：2005-01-04 00:00:00

abstract：AIM OF THE STUDY:Typhonium flagelliforme (Lodd.) Blume (Araceae) is a Malaysian plant used locally to combat cancer. In order to evaluate its antiproliferative activity in vitro and to possibly identify the active chemical constituents, a bioactivity guided study was conducted on the extracts of this plant. MATERIALS ...

journal_title：Journal of ethnopharmacology

authors： Lai CS,Mas RH,Nair NK,Majid MI,Mansor SM,Navaratnam V

更新日期：2008-06-19 00:00:00

abstract：ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE:The mushroom Ganoderma lucidum (G. lucidum) is a traditional Chinese medicine reported to have a variety of pharmacological properties, including anti-cancer activity. G. lucidum spore oil (GLSO) is a lipid substance extracted from sporoderm-broken spore of G. lucidum. However, the effect...

journal_title：Journal of ethnopharmacology

authors： Jiao C,Chen W,Tan X,Liang H,Li J,Yun H,He C,Chen J,Ma X,Xie Y,Yang BB

更新日期：2020-01-30 00:00:00

abstract：ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE:Almost all part of the plant Aegle marmelos (Bael tree) has been used in the traditional medicine systems of Asian countries to treat various diseases over many centuries. The water extract of the dried flowers of Aegle marmelos is a commonly used beverage among Sri Lankan population in r...

journal_title：Journal of ethnopharmacology

authors： Kumari KDKP,Weerakoon TCS,Handunnetti SM,Samarasinghe K,Suresh TS

更新日期：2014-02-12 00:00:00

abstract：ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE:Fritillariae Bulbus (Beimu in Chinese) is derived from the bulbus of many Fritillaria species (family Liliaceae), which has been used as an antitussive herb in traditional Chinese medicine for more than 2000 years. Due to the complexity of plant origins and significant variations in chemi...

journal_title：Journal of ethnopharmacology

authors： Wu X,Chan SW,Ma J,Li P,Shaw PC,Lin G

更新日期：2018-01-10 00:00:00

abstract：AIM OF THE STUDY:Despite the extensive traditional use of Croton gratissimus Burch. var. gratissimus for medicinal purposes, scientific studies validating the therapeutic properties of this indigenous plant are lacking. As the bark, roots and leaves of C. gratissimus are used separately as well as in combination, this ...

journal_title：Journal of ethnopharmacology

authors： van Vuuren SF,Viljoen AM

更新日期：2008-10-28 00:00:00

abstract：:Bakera, a steam bath prepared with various plants, is a traditional method used in Minahasa (North Sulawesi, Indonesia) for recuperation after childbirth. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 14 midwives and 166 mothers in different villages of Minahasa, in order to document the preparation and plants used f...

journal_title：Journal of ethnopharmacology

authors： Zumsteg IS,Weckerle CS

更新日期：2007-05-22 00:00:00

abstract：ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE:Nymphaea tetragona is a widely distributed ornamental species with ethnomedicinal uses in the treatment of diarrhea, dysentery, eruptive fevers, and infections. The anti-infectious activities of this herb have already been assessed to clarify its traditional use as a medicine. AIM OF STU...

journal_title：Journal of ethnopharmacology

authors： Hossain MA,Lee SJ,Park JY,Reza MA,Kim TH,Lee KJ,Suh JW,Park SC

更新日期：2015-11-04 00:00:00

abstract：ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE:Moringa oleifera Lam. is known for its nutritional and ethno medicinal values due to the presence of wide array of phytochemicals with multiple biological activities. We have previously reported that ethanolic extract of Moringa oleifera leaves (MOE) ameliorated cyclophosphamide (CP)-indu...

journal_title：Journal of ethnopharmacology

authors： Nayak G,Rao A,Mullick P,Mutalik S,Kalthur SG,Adiga SK,Kalthur G

更新日期：2020-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：:The hexane, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate and methanol fractions of leaves of Acalypha siamensis Oliv. ex Gage were evaluated for antibacterial and antifungal activity. The antibacterial activity was more pronounced in the ethyl acetate and methanol extracts. No activity was shown against tested moulds. ...

journal_title：Journal of ethnopharmacology

authors： Wiart C,Hannah A,Yassim M,Hamimah H,Sulaiman M

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE:Doradilla is a plant that has a long history in the Mexican traditional system of medicine for gall and renal stones, diuresis, stomach and liver inflammation among other diseases. Major components isolated from these plants include biflavonoids as amentoflavone (1), robustaflavone (2) an...

journal_title：Journal of ethnopharmacology

authors： Aguilar MI,Benítez WV,Colín A,Bye R,Ríos-Gómez R,Calzada F

更新日期：2015-04-02 00:00:00

abstract：ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE:Ganoderma lucidum Polysaccharide (GLP),traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) active ingredient, has a long history and has good curative effects on radiation injury. However, the mechanism of GLP treating radiation injury has not been clearly elucidated. THE AIM OF THE STUDY:This study was ...

journal_title：Journal of ethnopharmacology

authors： Yu C,Fu J,Guo L,Lian L,Yu D

更新日期：2020-08-10 00:00:00

abstract：:Plants used in different traditional systems of Indian medicine and some relatives/substitutes have been investigated for their angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitory activity. They were selected on the basis of their usage as cardiotonics, diuretics and other uses related to the symptoms of hypertension. Out ...

journal_title：Journal of ethnopharmacology

authors： Somanadhan B,Varughese G,Palpu P,Sreedharan R,Gudiksen L,Smitt UW,Nyman U

更新日期：1999-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：ETHNOPHARMOCOLOGICAL RELEVANCE:Cortex Eucommiae (CE), the bark of Eucommia ulmoides Oliv., has been traditionally used for its kidney-tonifying and bone- and tendon-enhancing properties in Korea, China, and Japan. CE has been historically prescribed for inflammatory conditions such as arthritis of the knee and ankle. ...

journal_title：Journal of ethnopharmacology

authors： Koh W,Shin JS,Lee J,Lee IH,Lee SK,Ha IH,Chung HJ

更新日期：2017-09-14 00:00:00

abstract：ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE:Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), including Traditional Chinese Medicine drugs (TCM drugs), has been playing a very important role in health protection and disease control for thousands of years in China. Relying on natural products, mainly of herbal origin, used either as raw materials...

journal_title：Journal of ethnopharmacology

authors： Zhang L,Yan J,Liu X,Ye Z,Yang X,Meyboom R,Chan K,Shaw D,Duez P

更新日期：2012-04-10 00:00:00

abstract：:It is well established that nitric oxide (NO) and superoxide radicals play pivotal roles in the pathogenesis of inflammatory diseases and fever. This study is undertaken to address whether the methanol extract of Spiraea prunifolia var. simpliciflora root, a traditional medicine as an antipyretic, modulates the genera...

journal_title：Journal of ethnopharmacology

authors： So HS,Park R,Oh HM,Pae HO,Lee JH,Chai KY,Chung SY,Chung HT

更新日期：1999-12-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Rubi Fructus (RF), the dried, unripe fruit of Rubus coreanus M IQ. (Rosaceae), has been used to improve male reproductive function in traditional Korean medicine. In this study, we investigated the effects of RF on sperm parameters and expression of cAMP-responsive element modulator (CREM), which has a crucial role in...

journal_title：Journal of ethnopharmacology

authors： Oh MS,Yang WM,Chang MS,Park W,Kim DR,Lee HK,Kim WN,Park SK

更新日期：2007-12-03 00:00:00

abstract：ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE:Caesalpinia sappan is a medicinal plant native to China popularly used to treat chronic pelvic inflammation, dysmenorrhea and hysteromyoma. Its main bioactive component is brazilin which had presented antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and anti-platelet aggregation activities. To establish ...

journal_title：Journal of ethnopharmacology

authors： Yan-yan J,Yan L,Ying S,Jinyi Z,Fang D,Yuan S,Ai-dong W

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE:Xiao-Ban-Xia-Tang (XBXT), a traditional Chinese herbal medicine, has been used in China for more than 2000 years, and proved to be effective on various cases of vomiting in the clinic. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the antiemetic effect of XBXT on cisplatin-induced acute and delayed emesis an...

journal_title：Journal of ethnopharmacology

authors： Qian Q,Chen W,Yue W,Yang Z,Liu Z,Qian W

更新日期：2010-04-21 00:00:00

abstract：ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE:Ulomoides dermestoides (Fairmaire, 1893) is a cosmopolitan tenebrionid beetle reared by Argentine people who consume them alive as an alternative medicine in the treatment of different illnesses such as asthma, Parkinson's, diabetes, arthritis, HIV and specially cancer. AIM OF THE STUDY:...

journal_title：Journal of ethnopharmacology

authors： Crespo R,Villaverde ML,Girotti JR,Güerci A,Juárez MP,de Bravo MG

更新日期：2011-06-14 00:00:00

abstract：:Infectious diseases produced by free-living amoebae from the genus Acanthamoeba have been recently recognized. The need for antiamebic compounds is urgent as the occurrence of these diseases is being registered more frequently since the late sixties. We screened the aqueous and methanolic extract of a plant used by fo...

journal_title：Journal of ethnopharmacology

authors： Rodríguez-Zaragoza S,Ordaz C,Avila G,Muñoz JL,Arciniegas A,Romo de Vivar A

更新日期：1999-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:When bradykinin-induced contraction of the isolated rat ileum was tested in the presence of Aloe barbadensis Mill. (Liliaceae) gel (fraction F-1) and with the fraction obtained by precipitation of the F-1 with 55% ammonium sulfate (F-55), the maximal responses to bradykinin were reduced by 10 and 22%, respectively. Fu...

journal_title：Journal of ethnopharmacology

authors： Bautista-Pérez R,Segura-Cobos D,Vázquez-Cruz B

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Prostate cancer (PC) is the most prevalent cancer and the leading cause of male cancer death. Azadirachta indica (neem tree) has been used successfully centuries to reduce tumors by herbalists throughout Southeast Asia. Here the present study indicated that an ethanolic extract of neem has been shown to cause cell dea...

journal_title：Journal of ethnopharmacology

authors： Kumar S,Suresh PK,Vijayababu MR,Arunkumar A,Arunakaran J

更新日期：2006-04-21 00:00:00