Traditional Chinese medicine Biqi capsule compared with leflunomide in combination with methotrexate in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: a randomized controlled trial.

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: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：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: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: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：: Active myofascial trigger points are one of the major peripheral pain generators for regional and generalized musculoskeletal pain conditions. Myofascial trigger points are also the targets for acupuncture and/or dry needling therapies. Recent evidence in the understanding of the pathophysiology of myofascial trigger...

journal_title：Chinese medicine

authors： Ge HY,Fernández-de-Las-Peñas C,Yue SW

更新日期：2011-03-25 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: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: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: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：: 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: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: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: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：: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: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: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: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: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: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：: 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: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：: 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：: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: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: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: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 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：BACKGROUND:Radix Polygoni Multiflori is the dried root tuber of Polygonum multiflorum Thunb. (Fam. Polygonaceae). According to Chinese medicine theory, raw (R-RPM) and processed (P-RPM) Radix Polygoni Multiflori possess different properties. The present study investigates the differences in chemistry between raw and pr...

journal_title：Chinese medicine

authors： Liang Z,Chen H,Yu Z,Zhao Z

更新日期：2010-08-12 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