Comparison of raw and processed Radix Polygoni Multiflori (Heshouwu) by high performance liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry.

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: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: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: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：: 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:Herba Cistanches (Roucongrong) is effective in treating Shenxu Zheng ('kidney-deficiency syndrome'). However, the mechanisms and systemic metabolic responses to the herbal intervention are unclear. METHODS:Using GC-MS-based metabolic profiling, we investigated the metabolic responses to Herba Cistanches int...

journal_title：Chinese medicine

authors： Qiu Y,Chen M,Su M,Xie G,Li X,Zhou M,Zhao A,Jiang J,Jia W

更新日期：2008-03-10 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：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: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:Herbal materials are widely used as medicinal products, dietary supplements, food, and spices. With increased consumption, the safety, quality, and efficacy of herbal materials are becoming more relevant. The authenticity of herbal materials plays an important role in herbal quality control, and there is an ...

journal_title：Chinese medicine

authors： Sun M,Wang S,Jing Y,Li L,He M,Jia Y,van Wijk E,Wang Y,Wang Z,Wang M

更新日期：2019-10-28 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：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: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: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: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: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: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: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: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: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: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:Bushen Huoxue decoction (BHD) has a significant effect on fracture rehabilitation, yet its underlying mechanism is still unknown. The purpose of this study was to explore whether BHD promotes bone marrow mesenchymal stem cell (BMSC) migration through the Wnt5a signalling pathway. Methods:BHD was extracted b...

journal_title：Chinese medicine

authors： Shen W,Luo H,Xu L,Wu Z,Chen H,Liu Y,Yu L,Hu L,Wang B,Luo Y

更新日期：2018-08-29 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: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：: 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：: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: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: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：: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