abstract：ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE:Pinellia pedatisecta Schott (PPS)is a traditional Chinese medicine functioning as reducing swelling and drying dampness. Pinellia pedatisecta Schott extract (PE) has been confirmed to suppress cervical tumor growth and modulate the antitumor CD4+T helper immunity towards Th1. AIMS:To exp...

journal_title：Journal of ethnopharmacology

authors： Wang Y,Huang H,Yao S,Li G,Xu C,Ye Y,Gui S

更新日期：2019-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE:Traditional Chinese medicine Celastrus orbiculatus Thunb (C. orbiculatus) with peel and seeds is mainly composed of flavonoids, sesquiterpenes and tripenes. According to the Traditional Chinese medicine standard of Liaoning province (2009), it has been long used to invigorate blood circul...

journal_title：Journal of ethnopharmacology

authors： Zhou J,Zhai J,Zheng W,Han N,Liu Z,Lv G,Zheng X,Chang S,Yin J

更新日期：2019-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE:Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has many obvious advantages in the treatment of chronic conditions such as urinary tract infection (UTI). Dongbai-Tonglin-Fang (DBTL), a Chinese herbal formula, has been used for the treatment of UTI for more than 40 years with proven efficacy. However, ...

journal_title：Journal of ethnopharmacology

authors： Li XQ,Zhu JY,Pan RR,Shen YL,Rahman K,Zhang CY,Zhang LJ,Luan X,Zhang H

更新日期：2019-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE:Spermacoce hispida (S.hispida), a potential medicinal plant has been traditionally used as an antibacterial, antieczemic, antihypertensive, antidiabetic and antihyperlipidemic agent. Although, this plant has been claimed to protect against oxidative injury and inflammatory conditions in r...

journal_title：Journal of ethnopharmacology

authors： Lakshmi Sundaram R,Vasanthi HR

更新日期：2019-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE:Jatropha curcas L. is a plant with high cultural significance for quilombola communities of Oriximiná (Pará State, Brazil). Although the plant is highly toxic, its seeds are used in these communities to treat tuberculosis and related diseases and symptoms. AIM OF THE STUDY:This study was...

journal_title：Journal of ethnopharmacology

authors： Albino RC,Antoniassi R,de Faria-Machado AF,Ferraris FK,Amendoeira FC,Ramos DF,Silva PEA,Leitão SG,Oliveira DR

更新日期：2019-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE:Spatholobus suberectus Dunn is a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) that can activate blood, dispel stasis, inhibit platelet aggregation, and stimulate hematopoiesis, and thereby treat anemia and diseases related to blood stasis syndrome (BSS). However, its hematopoiesis-stimulating activ...

journal_title：Journal of ethnopharmacology

authors： Chang J,Sun W,Zeng J,Xue Y,Zhang Y,Pan X,Zhou Y,Lai M,Bian G,Zhou Q,Liu J,Chen B,Guo F,Ma F

更新日期：2019-08-10 00:00:00

abstract：ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE:Origanum majorana L. (Lamiaceae) is commonly used in Moroccan folk medicine to treat infantile colic, abdominal discomfort and diarrhea. Liquid stools and abdominal discomfort observed in acute infectious diarrhea are the consequences of imbalance between intestinal water secretion and ab...

journal_title：Journal of ethnopharmacology

authors： Makrane H,Aziz M,Mekhfi H,Ziyyat A,Legssyer A,Melhaoui A,Berrabah M,Bnouham M,Alem C,Elombo FK,Gressier B,Desjeux JF,Eto B

更新日期：2019-07-15 00:00:00

abstract：ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE:Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) regarded as a "hot" disease in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). Accordingly, TCM uses a cold drug or formula such as the Chinese herbal formulae "Yitangkang" (YTK) as a treatment. YTK exhibited a good clinical antidiabetic effect in several experiments. ...

journal_title：Journal of ethnopharmacology

authors： Han X,Yang Y,Metwaly AM,Xue Y,Shi Y,Dou D

更新日期：2019-07-15 00:00:00

abstract：ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE:Chuanxiong (Chuanxiong Rhizoma, CR), the dried rhizome of Ligusticum chuanxiong Hort, has been used during pregnancy for more than 2000 years. However, the embryotoxicity of CR was not evaluated so far. The purpose of this study was to examine the safety and rational use of CR during preg...

journal_title：Journal of ethnopharmacology

authors： Wang H,Bao Q,Yi H,Xia Q

更新日期：2019-07-15 00:00:00

abstract：ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE:Asphodelus microcarpus is an important medicinal plant belonging to family Liliaceae. This plant is used in traditional medicine to treat abscesses by local application of the powder; the roots are used against white spots, and specifically used for ear pain. AIM OF THE STUDY:The aim of ...

journal_title：Journal of ethnopharmacology

authors： Mayouf N,Charef N,Saoudi S,Baghiani A,Khennouf S,Arrar L

更新日期：2019-07-15 00:00:00

abstract：ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE:Plants are traditionally used in Algeria to treat many disorders, including diabetes mellitus. Knowledge of the plants that are used may provide insight on their properties, for further exploration. This study reviewed all the available published and unpublished reports concerning the use...

journal_title：Journal of ethnopharmacology

authors： Hamza N,Berke B,Umar A,Cheze C,Gin H,Moore N

更新日期：2019-06-28 00:00:00

abstract：ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE:Crocus sativus L. has been used throughout the world in traditional medicine as a treatment for neurological disorders such as depression. Growing attention is currently being paid to the use of neuroprotective agents in ischemic strokes. AIM OF THE STUDY:This study assed the effect of s...

journal_title：Journal of ethnopharmacology

authors： Asadollahi M,Nikdokht P,Hatef B,Sadr SS,Sahraei H,Assarzadegan F,Pirzad Jahromi G

更新日期：2019-06-28 00:00:00

abstract：ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE:Cholestasis, caused by hepatic accumulation of bile acids, is a serious manifestation of liver diseases resulting in liver injury, fibrosis, and liver failure with limited therapies. Da-Huang-Xiao-Shi decoction (DHXSD) is a representative formula for treating jaundice and displays bright ...

journal_title：Journal of ethnopharmacology

authors： Zhu G,Feng F

更新日期：2019-06-28 00:00:00

abstract：ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE:Extracts from various parts of Ampelopsis brevipedunculata has been used as anti-inflammatory agents in Asian folk medicine. AIM OF THE STUDY:To demonstrate the medicinal effect of the A. brevipedunculata in skin inflammation, specifically atopic dermatitis (AD). MATERIALS AND METHODS:T...

journal_title：Journal of ethnopharmacology

authors： Choi YA,Yu JH,Jung HD,Lee S,Park PH,Lee HS,Kwon TK,Shin TY,Lee SW,Rho MC,Jang YH,Kim SH

更新日期：2019-06-28 00:00:00

abstract：ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY RELEVANCE:Dendropanax morbifera Leveille (DM) has been used in traditional medicines for infectious and skin diseases, and dysmenorrhea. It exhibits a diverse therapeutic potential including anti-cancer, anti-thrombotic, anti-diabetic, anti-oxidant, and anti-inflammatory activities. AIM OF THE STUDY:...

journal_title：Journal of ethnopharmacology

authors： Yun JW,Kim SH,Kim YS,Choi EJ,You JR,Cho EY,Yoon JH,Kwon E,Kim HC,Jang JJ,Park JS,Che JH,Kang BC

更新日期：2019-06-28 00:00:00

abstract：ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE:Curcuma mangga Valeton & Van Zijp. (Zingiberaceae family) contains curcuminoids and diterpenes which have anti-inflammatory effect. In traditional use, the elixir of this plant has been used to detoxify the poisonous plants, treatment of gastric ulcer, chest pain, fever, skin disease and ...

journal_title：Journal of ethnopharmacology

authors： Srirod S,Tewtrakul S

更新日期：2019-06-28 00:00:00

abstract：ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE:Phytotherapy based on plant-derived compounds is an alternative medicinal strategy for the relief of symptoms and the curing of diseases. The leaves of Myracrodruon urundeuva a medicinal plant also known as "aroeira", has been used in traditional medicine as healing, antiulcer and anti-in...

journal_title：Journal of ethnopharmacology

authors： Matos AA,Oliveira FA,Machado AC,Saldanha LL,Tokuhara CK,Souza LP,Vilegas W,Dionísio TJ,Santos C,Peres-Buzalaf C,Dokkedal AL,Oliveira R

更新日期：2019-06-12 00:00:00

abstract：ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE:Fructus Alpinia zerumbet (FAZ), a dry and ripe fruit of Alpinia zerumbet (Pers.) Burtt. et Smith, is widely used as a spice to treat cardiovascular diseases in clinic as a miao folk medicine in Guizhou Province of China. Essential oil extracted from FAZ (EOFAZ) is the key bioactive ingred...

journal_title：Journal of ethnopharmacology

authors： Ji YP,Shi TY,Zhang YY,Lin D,Linghu KG,Xu YN,Tao L,Lu Q,Shen XC

更新日期：2019-06-12 00:00:00

abstract：ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE:Euphorbia tirucalli L. is widely used by Brazilian folk medicine, mainly for its anticancer activity. However, its commercialization was banned by The Brazilian National Sanitary Surveillance Agency (ANVISA) due to the presence of some compounds considered toxic, such as the diterpene est...

journal_title：Journal of ethnopharmacology

authors： de Souza LS,Puziol LC,Tosta CL,Bittencourt MLF,Ardisson JS,Kitagawa RR,Filgueiras PR,Kuster RM

更新日期：2019-06-12 00:00:00

abstract：ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE:Centella asiatica (CA) is a medicinal herb traditionally used as a brain tonic in Ayurvedic medicine. Various ethnomedical leads revealed the effective use of CA in the treatment of symptoms associated to oxidative stress and inflammation. AIM OF THE STUDY:The aim of this study was to ev...

journal_title：Journal of ethnopharmacology

authors： Viswanathan G,Dan VM,Radhakrishnan N,Nair AS,Rajendran Nair AP,Baby S

更新日期：2019-05-23 00:00:00

abstract：ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE:Yin-Chen-Hao Tang (YCHT) has been a very popular, hepatoprotective three-herb formula with an unclear chemical base. AIM OF THIS STUDY:To reveal the hepatoprotective chemical base of oral-dosed YCHT, we bridged the hepatic disposition of six compounds in vivo and their hepatoprotection i...

journal_title：Journal of ethnopharmacology

authors： Tian X,Liu H,Qiao S,Yin H,Chen M,Hu P,Wang Y,Peng H,Liu F,Pan G,Huang C

更新日期：2019-05-23 00:00:00

abstract：ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE:Codonopsis Radix is a commonly used traditional Chinese medicine, and has the effect of strengthening spleen and tonifying lung, nourishing blood and engendering liquid. In addition, it is also used as important food materials. AIM OF THE STUDY:The aim of the study was to explain the und...

journal_title：Journal of ethnopharmacology

authors： Gao S,Liu J,Wang M,Liu Y,Meng X,Zhang T,Qi Y,Zhang B,Liu H,Sun X,Xiao P

更新日期：2019-05-23 00:00:00

abstract：ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE:Liuwei Dihuang decoction (LW), a classic formula in Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), has been used for nearly one thousand years for various diseases with characteristic features of kidney yin deficiency. LW consists of 6 herbs including Dihuang (prepared root of Rehmannia glutinosa (G...

journal_title：Journal of ethnopharmacology

authors： Huang Y,Li D,Cheng B,Liu G,Zhang YX,Zhou WX

更新日期：2019-05-23 00:00:00

abstract：:ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE: The indigenous people of South Africa, such as the Khoisan, Zulu, and Ndebele, have used medicinal plants for contraception. One of the reasons for using contraception among indigenous communities is for child spacing. AIM OF THE STUDY:The study aims to review medicinal plants used for...

journal_title：Journal of ethnopharmacology

authors： Moroole MA,Materechera SA,Mbeng WO,Aremu AO

更新日期：2019-05-10 00:00:00

abstract：ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE:Lithospermi radix has been prescribed in traditional folk medicine to treat diverse diseases like cancer. AIM OF THE STUDY:The present study assessed the sub-chronic oral toxicity of an aqueous extract of lithospermi radix (WLR) in Fischer 344 rats over a period of 13 weeks. MATERIALS A...

journal_title：Journal of ethnopharmacology

authors： Kim NS,Shin S,Park HS,Kwon HJ,Son HY,Bang OS

更新日期：2019-05-10 00:00:00

abstract：ETHNO PHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE:Sida cordifolia is used commonly in traditional systems of medicine (TSM) and as folk remedies for treating the wounds (both external and internal), infected area, rheumatic disorders, muscular weakness, tuberculosis, heart problems, bronchitis, neurological problems etc. Therefore, in o...

journal_title：Journal of ethnopharmacology

authors： Kumar S,Lakshmi PK,Sahi C,Pawar RS

更新日期：2019-05-10 00:00:00

abstract：ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE:Polygonum multiflorum Thunb (Heshouwu, HSW) is commonly used in clinical medicine, while the hepatotoxicities of HSW are reported increasingly in recent years. Currently, researchers have demonstrated an essential role of Bile Acids (BAs) in liver diseases. The occurrence of hepatotoxicit...

journal_title：Journal of ethnopharmacology

authors： Wei J,Chen J,Fu L,Han L,Gao X,Sarhene M,Hu L,Zhang Y,Fan G

更新日期：2019-05-10 00:00:00

abstract：ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE:Baccharis punctulata (Asteraceae), popularly known as "Chíllka saru saru" in Bolivia, has been used by rural communities in Bustillo Province of the Potosi Department for treatment of asthma, luxations and contusions. AIM OF THE STUDY:To analyze the chemical composition of the essential ...

journal_title：Journal of ethnopharmacology

authors： Ascari J,de Oliveira MS,Nunes DS,Granato D,Scharf DR,Simionatto E,Otuki M,Soley B,Heiden G

更新日期：2019-04-24 00:00:00

abstract：ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE:The term "traditional" is well established in European (human) medicine and even appears in recent European regulations on herbal medicinal products connected to a simplified registration. In contrast, a scientific discussion of a Traditional European Veterinary Herbal Medicine is still l...

journal_title：Journal of ethnopharmacology

authors： Stucki K,Cero MD,Vogl CR,Ivemeyer S,Meier B,Maeschli A,Hamburger M,Walkenhorst M

更新日期：2019-04-24 00:00:00

abstract：ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE:The flowers of Hibiscus rosa sinensis has array of pharmacological actions. They are used in preparation of herbal decoction and teas, which have been used traditionally to reduce body weight and for its effect on metabolic syndrome. AIM OF THE STUDY:To investigate the anti adipogenic ef...

journal_title：Journal of ethnopharmacology

authors： Lingesh A,Paul D,Naidu V,Satheeshkumar N

更新日期：2019-04-06 00:00:00

abstract：ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE:The roots and rhizomes of Gentiana scabra Bunge in the family Gentianaceae comprise a major herbal medicine for skin diseases caused by wind-heat or dampness-heat in China, Japan and Korea. This treatment can clear away heat and dry dampness and purge fire from the liver and gallbladder. ...

journal_title：Journal of ethnopharmacology

authors： Yang B,Kim S,Kim JH,Lim C,Kim H,Cho S

更新日期：2019-04-06 00:00:00

abstract：ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE:Kiwifruit is native to eastern China and many are the references about the consumption of fruits and fruits extracts of the Actinidia plants in Chinese traditional medicine as therapeutic food supplements to prevent and/or counteract numerous disorders including inflammation-related disea...

journal_title：Journal of ethnopharmacology

authors： D'Eliseo D,Pannucci E,Bernini R,Campo M,Romani A,Santi L,Velotti F

更新日期：2019-04-06 00:00:00

abstract：ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL USAGES:Leaves and roots of Pfaffia glomerata areused as aphrodisiacs, tranquilizers and antirheumatics. Due to the lack of experimental scientific data, studies are necessary to identify its medicinal properties. AIMS:The present study aimed to evaluate the effect of hydroalcoholic root extract of...

journal_title：Journal of ethnopharmacology

authors： Dias FCR,Martins ALP,de Melo FCSA,Cupertino MDC,Gomes MLM,de Oliveira JM,Damasceno EM,Silva J,Otoni WC,da Matta SLP

更新日期：2019-04-06 00:00:00

abstract：ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE:Northeast Brazilian ethnoveterinary studies associated with the medicinal use of zootherapies have shown that ruminants' body fat such as sheep (Ovis aries), goats (Capra hircus) and cows (Bos taurus) are used in diseases affecting domestic animals. AIM OF THE STUDY:The objective of this...

journal_title：Journal of ethnopharmacology

authors： de Queiroz Dias D,Sales DL,Andrade JC,da Silva ARP,Tintino SR,Oliveira-Tintino CDM,de Araújo Delmondes G,de Oliveira Barbosa M,Coutinho HDM,Ferreira FS,Rocha MFG,Navarro DMDAF,da Rocha SKL,da Costa JGM,Alves RRDN,Almeida WO

更新日期：2019-04-06 00:00:00

abstract：ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE:The genus Psoralea (Fabaceae) harbours 105 accepted species that are extensively used by local peoples and medicinal practitioners of China, India, and other countries for treatment of tooth decay, psoriasis, leucoderma, leprosy, kidney problems, tuberculosis, indigestion, constipation an...

journal_title：Journal of ethnopharmacology

authors： Koul B,Taak P,Kumar A,Kumar A,Sanyal I

更新日期：2019-03-25 00:00:00

abstract：ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE:Advanced breast cancer frequently metastasizes to the bone, resulting in patient morbidity and mortality. The interaction of tumor cells with osteoclasts and osteoblasts seriously affects the occurrence and development of bone metastasis in breast cancer. The signaling crosstalk among the...

journal_title：Journal of ethnopharmacology

authors： Wu C,Chen M,Sun Z,Ye Y,Han X,Qin Y,Liu S

更新日期：2019-03-25 00:00:00

abstract：ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE:Virola elongata is a tree species belonging to the Myristicaceae family, distributed in the North and Midwest regions of Brazil, in the phytogeographic domain of the Amazon. The aqueous infusion or the hydroethanolic macerate of the stem bark of V. elongata are used in Brazilian and Ecuad...

journal_title：Journal of ethnopharmacology

authors： Almeida GVB,Arunachalam K,Balogun SO,Pavan E,Ascêncio SD,Soares IM,Zanatta AC,Vilegas W,Macho A,Oliveira Martins DT

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE:Cordyceps cicadae (Miq.) Massee is a traditional Chinese medicine that has been used for approximately 1600 years in China. C. cicadae, a member of the Cordyceps genus, exerts a therapeutic effect on many diseases, such as cancer. OBJECTIVE:This study aimed to evaluate the antineoplasmic...

journal_title：Journal of ethnopharmacology

authors： Xie H,Li X,Chen Y,Lang M,Shen Z,Shi L

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE:Serjania marginata Casar. (Sapindaceae) is a species traditionally known to be used for the treatment of gastric pain and inflammatory symptoms. AIM OF THIS STUDY:Due to the therapeutic importance of this species, this study investigated the toxicological effects of S. marginata leaves (...

journal_title：Journal of ethnopharmacology

authors： da Silva Moreira S,Tamashiro LK,Jorge BC,da Silva Balin P,Heredia-Vieira SC,de Almeida GL,Cardoso CAL,Kassuya CAL,Arena AC

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE:Ficus is an important commercial crop not only for its nutritive value but also, for its medicinal value. Several Ficus species have been traditionally used in the Egypt, Indian and Chinese as carminative, astringent, antibacterial, hepatoprotective, and hypolipidemic agents. AIM OF THE ...

journal_title：Journal of ethnopharmacology

authors： El-Hawary SS,Ali ZY,Younis IY

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00