A concise classification of bencao (materia medica).

abstract：BACKGROUND:Quantitative real-time reverse transcription PCR (qRT-PCR) requires a stable internal control to avoid misinterpretation of data or errors for gene expression normalization. However, there are still no validated reference genes for stable internal control in Poria cocos (Schw.) Wolf (Fuling). This study aims...

journal_title：Chinese medicine

authors： Zhang X,Xu ZC,Xu J,Ji AJ,Luo HM,Song JY,Sun C,Hu YL,Chen SL

更新日期：2016-03-02 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: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

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：: 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: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: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: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: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:Investigation of aged Chinese herbal materials will help us to understand their use and sources in ancient time and broaden the historical perspective of Chinese material medica. To reach this aim, the basic understanding of aged herbal materials, including physical and chemical characters, is of great impor...

journal_title：Chinese medicine

authors： Jia Y,Sun M,Shi Y,Zhu Z,van Wijk E,van Wijk R,van Andel T,Wang M

更新日期：2020-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Radix Wikstroemiae is a common Chinese herbal medicine. The ethyl acetate fraction of the ethanolic extract of W. indica possesses potent in vitro antiviral activity against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). This study aims to identify the antiviral components of the active fraction. METHODS:The active fra...

journal_title：Chinese medicine

authors： Huang W,Zhang X,Wang Y,Ye W,Ooi VE,Chung HY,Li Y

更新日期：2010-06-21 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: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: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：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：: 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: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: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: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：: 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：: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: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：: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: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: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: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: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: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

abstract：BACKGROUND:KHU14, an ethanolic extract of Radix Gentianae Macrophyllae (Qinjiao), Rhizoma Coptidis (Huanglian) and Citri Unshiu Pericarpium (Wenzhou migan) was tested for its anti-inflammatory effects. METHODS:Three out of 20 herbs were found to have anti-inflammatory effects. The formulation of these herbs, i.e. KHU1...

journal_title：Chinese medicine

authors： Kim KS,Rhee HI,Park EK,Jung K,Jeon HJ,Kim JH,Yoo H,Han CK,Cho YB,Ryu CJ,Yang HI,Yoo MC

更新日期：2008-09-02 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