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:Arctium lappa (Niubang), a Chinese herbal medicine, is used to treat tissue inflammation. This study investigates the effects of arctigenin (AC), isolated from A. lappa, on anti-CD3/CD28 Ab-stimulated cell proliferation and cytokine gene expression in primary human T lymphocytes. METHODS:Cell proliferation ...

journal_title：Chinese medicine

authors： Tsai WJ,Chang CT,Wang GJ,Lee TH,Chang SF,Lu SC,Kuo YC

更新日期：2011-03-25 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：: 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：: 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: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: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: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: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: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：: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: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: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: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: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