abstract：ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE:Mahaenggamseok-tang (MHGST), an herbal formula in traditional Asian medicine, has been used to treat patients with various pulmonary diseases including common cold and influenza. However, the potential therapeutic effect of MHGST on acute lung injury (ALI), a leading cause of death worldw...

journal_title：Journal of ethnopharmacology

authors： Kim KH,Lee JY,Kwun MJ,Choi JY,Han CW,Ha KT,Jeong SI,Jeong HS,Joo M

更新日期：2016-11-04 00:00:00

abstract：ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE:Allanblackia floribunda Oliv. is one of the most commonly used medicinal plant in Cameroon. The stem bark of the plant is traditionally used for its aphrodisiac and antihypertensive properties. AIM OF THE STUDY:To validate the traditional uses of Allanblackia floribunda stem bark ethanol...

journal_title：Journal of ethnopharmacology

authors： Brusotti G,Papetti A,Serra M,Temporini C,Marini E,Orlandini S,Sanda AK,Watcho P,Kamtchouing P

更新日期：2016-11-04 00:00:00

abstract：ETHNOPHARMOCOLOGICAL RELEVANCE:Terminalia catappa Linn (Combretaceae) is a medicinal plant with anti-inflammatory, anti-diarrhoeal and antioxidant properties, frequently found in tropical regions. Considering its characteristics, it could be useful for the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease, which is associated wi...

journal_title：Journal of ethnopharmacology

authors： Abiodun OO,Rodríguez-Nogales A,Algieri F,Gomez-Caravaca AM,Segura-Carretero A,Utrilla MP,Rodriguez-Cabezas ME,Galvez J

更新日期：2016-11-04 00:00:00

abstract：ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE:A fruit of Ginkgo biloba L. also known as Ginkgo biloba, can be used for the treatment of cancer in Chinese traditional medicine. The scientific name of succulent skin, which is the episperm of Ginkgo nuts, is exocarp. Experiment shows that Ginkgo biloba exocarp extracts (GBEE) has the ef...

journal_title：Journal of ethnopharmacology

authors： Han D,Cao C,Su Y,Wang J,Sun J,Chen H,Xu A

更新日期：2016-11-04 00:00:00

abstract：ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE:Tongqiaohuoxue decoction (THD), a water extract of a mixture of eight species of medicinal herbs, has been used for the treatment of blood stasis and hypercoagulation in traditional East Asian medicine since 18th century. AIM OF THE STUDY:To investigate the in vivo efficacy of THD using ...

journal_title：Journal of ethnopharmacology

authors： Kim SH,Park HS,Hong MJ,Yoo JY,Lee H,Lee JA,Hur J,Kwon DY,Kim MS

更新日期：2016-11-04 00:00:00

abstract：ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE:Hedyotis diffusa willd (HDW) is a widely used medicinal herb in China. It processed various medicinal properties including antioxidative, anti-inflamatory and anti-cancer effects. This study aimed to investigate the anti-tumor effects of HDW on ovarian cancer cells and the underlying mech...

journal_title：Journal of ethnopharmacology

authors： Zhang L,Zhang J,Qi B,Jiang G,Liu J,Zhang P,Ma Y,Li W

更新日期：2016-11-04 00:00:00

abstract：ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE:Leea macrophylla Roxb. ex Hornem. (Leeaceae) commonly known as Hastikarnapalasa is mainly distributed throughout the tropical parts of India. Traditionally, the plant is found to be effective against guinea worm, ringworm and is applied to sores and wounds. AIM OF THE STUDY:The present s...

journal_title：Journal of ethnopharmacology

authors： Joshi A,Joshi VK,Pandey D,Hemalatha S

更新日期：2016-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE:Chromolaena odorata, Tithonia diversifolia and Lawsonia inermis are medicinal plants used in treating malaria in traditional medicine system. Previous studies however showed that their dichloromethane, methanol (1:1) extracts were more active against Plasmodium parasite than the aqueous e...

journal_title：Journal of ethnopharmacology

authors： Afolayan FID,Adegbolagun OM,Irungu B,Kangethe L,Orwa J,Anumudu CI

更新日期：2016-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE:Increasing research on traditional herbal medicines and their phytoconstituents has recognized their usefulness in complementary as adjuvant to chemotherapy in various types of cancers. The oleo-gum resin of Boswellia serrata tree is one such folk medicine, which has been traditionally us...

journal_title：Journal of ethnopharmacology

authors： Khan MA,Ali R,Parveen R,Najmi AK,Ahmad S

更新日期：2016-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE:Harungana madagascariensis Lam. ex Poir. (Hypericaceae) is used in folk medicine to treat a variety of human ailments, mainly antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral and viral infections. In the present study, the methanol extract from the leaves (HML) and bark (HMB) of this plant as well as...

journal_title：Journal of ethnopharmacology

authors： Tankeo SB,Damen F,Sandjo LP,Celik I,Tane P,Kuete V

更新日期：2016-08-22 00:00:00

abstract：ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE:Plants from genus Lavandula have been used as anti-inflammatory drugs in Mediterranean traditional medicine. Nowadays, there is a growing interest for complementary medicine, including herbal remedies, to treat inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). AIM OF THE STUDY:To test the anti-inflammat...

journal_title：Journal of ethnopharmacology

authors： Algieri F,Rodriguez-Nogales A,Vezza T,Garrido-Mesa J,Garrido-Mesa N,Utrilla MP,González-Tejero MR,Casares-Porcel M,Molero-Mesa J,Del Mar Contreras M,Segura-Carretero A,Pérez-Palacio J,Diaz C,Vergara N,Vicente F,Rodriguez-Ca

更新日期：2016-08-22 00:00:00

abstract：ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE:Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a common urological disorder of men. The ethnomedicinal use of an African plant Prunus africana (Hook.f.) Kalkman (Pygeum) in treating men's problems made it a popular remedy all over the globe for the treatment of BPH and related disorders. However, ...

journal_title：Journal of ethnopharmacology

authors： Jena AK,Vasisht K,Sharma N,Kaur R,Dhingra MS,Karan M

更新日期：2016-08-22 00:00:00

abstract：ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE:Biophytum umbraculum Welw. (Oxalidaceae) is a highly valued African medicinal plant used for treatment of cerebral malaria, a critical complication of falciparum malaria. AIM OF THE STUDY:To provide additional information about traditional use of B. umbraculum and to test plant extracts ...

journal_title：Journal of ethnopharmacology

authors： Austarheim I,Pham AT,Nguyen C,Zou YF,Diallo D,Malterud KE,Wangensteen H

更新日期：2016-08-22 00:00:00

abstract：ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE:Neem (Azadirachta indica; Meliaceae) is widely known for its cold pressed seed oil, mainly used as insecticide, but also for cosmetic, medicinal and agricultural uses. The seed oil is widely employed in the Indian subcontinent, and the leaves seem to have a lower relevance, but the ethnob...

journal_title：Journal of ethnopharmacology

authors： Sujarwo W,Keim AP,Caneva G,Toniolo C,Nicoletti M

更新日期：2016-08-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The flowers of Gentiana macrophylla have been usually applied to cure the joint inflammation and rheumatoid arthritis in Traditional Chinese Medicine. HYPOTHESIS/PURPOSE:This work aimed to investigate the anti-rheumatoid arthritic effect and possible mechanism of iridoid glycosides from G. macrophylla (GMI)...

journal_title：Journal of ethnopharmacology

authors： Jia N,Chu W,Li Y,Ding L,Duan J,Cui J,Cao S,Zhao C,Wu Y,Wen A

更新日期：2016-08-02 00:00:00

abstract：ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE:Interleukin-8 (IL-8) as a pro-angiogenic factor is strongly associated with gastric cancer metastasis. Xiaotan Sanjie (XTSJ) decoction is an empirical compound prescription based on the phlegm theory of traditional Chinese medicine. Previous studies have shown that XTSJ decoction decrease...

journal_title：Journal of ethnopharmacology

authors： Shi J,Lu Y,Wei P

更新日期：2016-08-02 00:00:00

abstract：ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE:Polygonum multiflorum Thunb. has been used widely in East Asia in treatment of diseases associated with aging. Emodin, an active component from Polygonum multiflorum Thunb., provides benefits for brain disturbances induced by severe cerebral injury. AIM OF THE STUDY:We investigated the n...

journal_title：Journal of ethnopharmacology

authors： Ahn SM,Kim HN,Kim YR,Choi YW,Kim CM,Shin HK,Choi BT

更新日期：2016-07-21 00:00:00

abstract：ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE:Melissa officinalis L. is a medicinal plant that has long been used in different ethno-medical systems especially in the European Traditional Medicine and the Iranian Traditional Medicine for the treatment of several diseases. It is also widely used as a vegetable and to add flavor to dis...

journal_title：Journal of ethnopharmacology

authors： Shakeri A,Sahebkar A,Javadi B

更新日期：2016-07-21 00:00:00

abstract：ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE:Geum urbanum L. (wood avens) root infusions and decoctions have been used externally for reducing the bleeding and inflammation of gums (gingivitis), and mucous membranes. AIM OF THE STUDY:Taking into account that primed and hyperactivated neutrophils are an important factor in the trans...

journal_title：Journal of ethnopharmacology

authors： Granica S,Kłębowska A,Kosiński M,Piwowarski JP,Dudek MK,Kaźmierski S,Kiss AK

更新日期：2016-07-21 00:00:00

abstract：ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE:Ginseng, the roots and rhizomes of Panax ginseng C.A. Mey. (Araliaceae), is used as a tonic herb for thousands of years in Asian countries. Saponins are recognized as its major active ingredients and reportedly can ease disorders caused by various adverse stimuli. Nevertheless, it is uncl...

journal_title：Journal of ethnopharmacology

authors： Feng L,Liu XM,Cao FR,Wang LS,Chen YX,Pan RL,Liao YH,Wang Q,Chang Q

更新日期：2016-07-21 00:00:00

abstract：ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE:Substantially, plants produce chemicals such as primary and secondary metabolites, which have significant applications in modern therapy. Indigenous people mostly rely on traditional medicines derived from medicinal plants. These plants have the capacity to absorb a variety of toxic eleme...

journal_title：Journal of ethnopharmacology

authors： Aziz MA,Adnan M,Begum S,Azizullah A,Nazir R,Iram S

更新日期：2016-07-21 00:00:00

abstract：ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE:Sambucus ebulus L. (S. ebulus) has had long-standing application in Traditional Persian Medicine for joint pain and for a variety of bone and joint disorders. According to traditional use of S. ebulus and its relevant pharmacologic properties, this study was designed to evaluate the effic...

journal_title：Journal of ethnopharmacology

authors： Jabbari M,Hashempur MH,Razavi SZ,Shahraki HR,Kamalinejad M,Emtiazy M

更新日期：2016-07-21 00:00:00

abstract：ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE:In rural areas of Mexico the impact of modernization has changed healthcare and health seeking behaviour to varying degrees. This has rarely been accounted for when discussing and comparing medicinal floras. The ethnomedical system of the Zoque has never before been systematically studied...

journal_title：Journal of ethnopharmacology

authors： Geck MS,Reyes García AJ,Casu L,Leonti M

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE:The decoction prepared from the roots of Pelargonium endlicherianum Fenzl. has been used for the treatment of gastrointestinal parasitism in small ruminants in Turkish Folk Medicine. AIM OF THE STUDY:The aim of the present study is to investigate in vitro anthelmintic activity of the ext...

journal_title：Journal of ethnopharmacology

authors： Kozan E,Küpeli Akkol E,Süntar I

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE:Helichrysum (Asteraceae) flowers, known as "altın otu, yayla çiçeği, kudama çiçeği" , are widely used to remove kidney stones and for their diuretic properties in Turkey. AIM OF THE STUDY:To determine the curative effect of infusions prepared from capitulums of Helichrysum graveolens (M....

journal_title：Journal of ethnopharmacology

authors： Onaran M,Orhan N,Farahvash A,Ekin HN,Kocabıyık M,Gönül İI,Şen İ,Aslan M

更新日期：2016-06-20 00:00:00

abstract：ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE:The blister beetle, also known as Mylabris cichorii, is not only widely used in clinical applications in Chinese anticancer medicine, but is also one of the main ingredients in a variety of traditional Chinese medicinal preparations with anticancer activity. However, the strong toxicity e...

journal_title：Journal of ethnopharmacology

authors： Yu M,Zhao Y

更新日期：2016-06-20 00:00:00

abstract：ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE:Traditional medicine plays a major role for primary health care worldwide. Cancer belongs to the leading disease burden in industrialized and developing countries. Successful cancer therapy is hampered by the development of resistance towards established anticancer drugs. AIM:In the pres...

journal_title：Journal of ethnopharmacology

authors： Saeed MEM,Meyer M,Hussein A,Efferth T

更新日期：2016-06-20 00:00:00

abstract：ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE:Belamcanda chinensis (L.) DC is the sole species in the genus Belamcanda Adans. (Iridaceae), found mainly in Northeast Asia. Bombus chinensis has long been used in traditional Chinese medicine for its multiple therapeutic uses in the form of antipyretic agents, antidote, expectorant, anti...

journal_title：Journal of ethnopharmacology

authors： Zhang L,Wei K,Xu J,Yang D,Zhang C,Wang Z,Li M

更新日期：2016-06-20 00:00:00

abstract：ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE:Tecoma stans is traditionally used by several ethnical groups in Mexico and Central America to treat diabetes. This species is mentioned in the majority of the ethnopharmacological studies compiled in Mexico focused in medicinal plants used as anti-diabetic treatment. AIM OF THE STUDY:Re...

journal_title：Journal of ethnopharmacology

authors： Ramirez G,Zamilpa A,Zavala M,Perez J,Morales D,Tortoriello J

更新日期：2016-06-05 00:00:00

abstract：ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE:Gan-Lu-Siao-Du-yin (GLSDY) is a prescription of traditional Chinese medicine. GLSDY contains 11 ingredients and is commonly used for endemic diseases. Enterovirus 71 (EV71) is an endemic disease that can cause meningoencephalitis with mortality and neurologic sequelae without any effectiv...

journal_title：Journal of ethnopharmacology

authors： Hsieh YJ,Yen MH,Chiang YW,Yeh CF,Chiang LC,Shieh DE,Yeh I,Chang JS

更新日期：2016-06-05 00:00:00

abstract：ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE:Oryeongsan (ORS, Wulingsan) has been reported to possess renal protective effects from renal diseases such as diabetes-induced renal damage, and nephrocalcinosis. AIM OF THE STUDY:This study was conducted to evaluate the quantitative analysis and the inhibitory effect of ORS on hypertoni...

journal_title：Journal of ethnopharmacology

authors： Lee YJ,Lee SM,Cui X,Yoon JJ,Oh HC,Kim YC,Park MC,Kang DG,Lee HS

更新日期：2016-06-05 00:00:00

abstract：ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE:Gallesia integrifolia (Phytolaccaceae) is commonly known as "pau-d'alho" in Brazil or "garlic plant" due to the strong scent of garlic peculiar to all parts of the plant. The bark decoction is used for the treatment of microbial infections among other diseases by different ethnic groups i...

journal_title：Journal of ethnopharmacology

authors： Arunachalam K,Ascêncio SD,Soares IM,Souza Aguiar RW,da Silva LI,de Oliveira RG,Balogun SO,de Oliveira Martins DT

更新日期：2016-05-26 00:00:00

abstract：ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE:There is very limited information regarding medicinal plants used by traditional healers in Pakistan, for treating wide-ranging diseases. Current study provides significant ethnopharmacological information, both qualitative and quantitative on medical plants in Pakistan and the pharmacolo...

journal_title：Journal of ethnopharmacology

authors： Ahmad M,Khan MP,Mukhtar A,Zafar M,Sultana S,Jahan S

更新日期：2016-05-26 00:00:00

abstract：ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE:The rich flora of Guinea-Bissau, and the widespread use of medicinal plants for the treatment of various diseases, constitutes an important local healthcare resource with significant potential for research and development of phytomedicines. The goal of this study is to prepare a comprehen...

journal_title：Journal of ethnopharmacology

authors： Catarino L,Havik PJ,Romeiras MM

更新日期：2016-05-13 00:00:00

abstract：ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE:The search for natural agents that minimize obesity-associated disorders is receiving special attention. Parkinsonia aculeata L. (Caesalpineaceae) has long been used in Brazil as a hypoglycaemic herbal medicine, without any scientific basis. AIMS OF THE STUDY:In this context, we aimed to...

journal_title：Journal of ethnopharmacology

authors： Araújo TG,de Oliveira AG,Vecina JF,Marin RM,Franco ES,Abdalla Saad MJ,de Sousa Maia MB

更新日期：2016-05-13 00:00:00

abstract：ETHNO-PHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE:Natural products have long been the most important source of ingredients in the discovery of new drugs. Moreover, since the Nagoya Protocol, finding alternative herbs with similar efficacy in traditional medicine has become a very important issue. Although random selection is a common me...

journal_title：Journal of ethnopharmacology

authors： Yea SJ,Seong B,Jang Y,Kim C

更新日期：2016-04-22 00:00:00

abstract：ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL IMPORTANCE:Oral administration of alcoholic decoctions of Aristolochia ringens is used extensively by Traditional Medicine Practitioners (TMP) of Yoruba heritage in South west, Nigeria for the management of diabetes and its associated complications. AIM OF THE STUDY:To assess the potentials of roo...

journal_title：Journal of ethnopharmacology

authors： Sulyman AO,Akolade JO,Sabiu SA,Aladodo RA,Muritala HF

更新日期：2016-04-22 00:00:00

abstract：ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE:Naoxintong (NXT), a renowned traditional Chinese medicine in China, has been used for the treatment of acute and chronic cardio-cerebrovascular diseases in clinic for more than 20 years. AIM OF THE STUDY:To evaluate the potential neuroprotective effect of NXT against ischemia reperfusion...

journal_title：Journal of ethnopharmacology

authors： Xue J,Zhang X,Zhang C,Kang N,Liu X,Yu J,Zhang N,Wang H,Zhang L,Chen R,Cui L,Wang L,Wang X

更新日期：2016-04-22 00:00:00

abstract：ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE:There are more than 3000 officially documented plants in the Indian subcontinent that hold great medicinal potential. One such under-explored plant is an evergreen tropical tree Neolamarckia cadamba (Roxb.) Bosser (Rubiaceae). It is widely distributed in tropical and subtropical regions o...

journal_title：Journal of ethnopharmacology

authors： Pandey A,Negi PS

更新日期：2016-04-02 00:00:00

abstract：ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE:Tsantan Sumtang is a traditional Tibetan medicine, which has been traditionally used as medicine for the treatment of cardiopyretic disease which is similar to angina. However, the precise and comprehensive mechanism of it pretreatment remain elusive, so in this study, we used proteomics ...

journal_title：Journal of ethnopharmacology

authors： Zhou Y,Li Z,Tang F,Ge R

更新日期：2016-04-02 00:00:00