Citation: Chinese Medicine 2008 3:16
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Antimicrobial and antioxidant activities of Cortex Magnoliae Officinalis and some other medicinal plants commonly used in South-East Asia
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.
Citation: Chinese Medicine 2008 3:15
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Effects of tender point acupuncture on delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) – a pragmatic trial
Acupuncture is used to reduce inflammation and decrease pain in delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS). This study investigates the efficacy of acupuncture on the symptoms of DOMS.
Citation: Chinese Medicine 2008 3:14
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Prescription profile of potentially aristolochic acid containing Chinese herbal products: an analysis of National Health Insurance data in Taiwan between 1997 and 2003
Some Chinese herbal products (CHPs) may contain aristolochic acid (AA) or may be adulterated by the herbs suspected of containing AA which is nephrotoxic and carcinogenic. This study aims to identify the risk ...
Citation: Chinese Medicine 2008 3:13
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Green tea (Camellia sinensis) and cancer prevention: a systematic review of randomized trials and epidemiological studies
Green tea is one of the most popular beverages worldwide. This review summarizes the beneficial effects of green tea on cancer prevention.
Citation: Chinese Medicine 2008 3:12
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Recent advances in the investigation of curcuminoids
More than 30 Curcuma species (Zingiberaceae) are found in Asia, where the rhizomes of these plants are used as both food and medicine, such as in traditional Chinese medicine. The plants are usually aromatic and ...
Citation: Chinese Medicine 2008 3:11
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Anti-inflammatory effects of Radix Gentianae Macrophyllae (Qinjiao), Rhizoma Coptidis (Huanglian) and Citri Unshiu Pericarpium (Wenzhou migan) in animal models
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.
Citation: Chinese Medicine 2008 3:10
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Recent advances in the compound-oriented and pattern-oriented approaches to the quality control of herbal medicines
The current approaches to the quality control of herbal medicines are either compound-oriented or pattern-oriented, the former targeting specific components with some known chemical properties and the latter t...
Citation: Chinese Medicine 2008 3:9
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Effects of ginsenosides Re and Rg3 on intracellular redox state and cell proliferation in C6 glioma cells
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 investigat...
Citation: Chinese Medicine 2008 3:8
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Chemical markers for the quality control of herbal medicines: an overview
Selection of chemical markers is crucial for the quality control of herbal medicines, including authentication of genuine species, harvesting the best quality raw materials, evaluation of post-harvesting handl...
Citation: Chinese Medicine 2008 3:7
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An optimized high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) method for benzoylmesaconine determination in Radix Aconiti Lateralis Preparata (Fuzi, aconite roots) and its products
Benzoylmesaconine (BMA) is the main Aconitum alkaloid in Radix Aconiti Lateralis Preparata (Fuzi, aconite roots) with potent pharmacological activities, such as analgesia and anti-inflammation. The present study ...
Citation: Chinese Medicine 2008 3:6
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Simultaneous determination of eight major bioactive compounds in Dachengqi Tang (DT) by high-performance liquid chromatography
Dachengqi Tang (DT) is a common traditional Chinese medicine formula for expelling neire ('internal heat') in the stomach and intestines. There was no reliable analytical method available for the quality control ...
Citation: Chinese Medicine 2008 3:5
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Chinese red yeast rice (Monascus purpureus-fermented rice) promotes bone formation
Statin can induce the gene expression of bone morphogenetic protein-2. Red yeast rice (RYR, Hongqu), i.e. rice fermented with Monascus purpureus, contains a natural form of statin. This study demonstrates the eff...
Citation: Chinese Medicine 2008 3:4
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Metabolic profiling reveals therapeutic effects of Herba Cistanches in an animal model of hydrocortisone-induced 'kidney-deficiency syndrome'
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.
Citation: Chinese Medicine 2008 3:3
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A pilot study on using acupuncture and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) to treat knee osteoarthritis (OA)
The present study tests whether a combined treatment of acupuncture and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is more effective than acupuncture or TENS alone for treating knee osteoarthritis (OA).
Citation: Chinese Medicine 2008 3:2
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Effects of Yinchenhao Tang and related decoctions on DMN-induced cirrhosis/fibrosis in rats
Chinese medicine decoctions such as Yinchenhao Tang (YCHT), Xiayuxue Tang (XYXT), Huangqi Tang (HQT), Yiguan Jian (YGJ) and Xiaochaihu Tang (XCHT)) were used to treat liver cirrhosis. The present study evaluates ...
Citation: Chinese Medicine 2008 3:1
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The effects of Rhizoma Curculiginis and Rhizoma Drynariae extracts on bones
Rhizoma Curculiginis (Xianmao) and Rhizoma Drynariae (Gusuibu) are 'Yang-tonifying' traditional Chinese herbal medicines used to strengthen bones. This investigation aims to assess the systemic effect of extracts...
Citation: Chinese Medicine 2007 2:13
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Verification of the formulation and efficacy of Danggui Buxue Tang (a decoction of Radix Astragali and Radix Angelicae Sinensis): an exemplifying systematic approach to revealing the complexity of Chinese herbal medicine formulae
This article exemplifies a systematic approach to revealing the complexity of Chinese herbal medicine formulae through three levels of scientific research: standardization of herbs, verification of ancient for...
Citation: Chinese Medicine 2007 2:12
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American ginseng modulates pancreatic beta cell activities
The mechanism of the beneficial effects of Panax quinquefolius (Xiyangshen, American ginseng) on diabetes is yet to be elucidated. Recent studies show that Panax quinquefolius increases insulin production and red...
Citation: Chinese Medicine 2007 2:11
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Effect of an herbal extract Number Ten (NT) on body weight in rats
Chinese herbal extract Number Ten (NT) is a dietary herbal formulation prepared from rhubarb, ginger, astragalus, red sage and tumeric. This study tested the effectiveness of NT in reducing body weight gain in...
Citation: Chinese Medicine 2007 2:10
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DNA methods for identification of Chinese medicinal materials
As adulterated and substituted Chinese medicinal materials are common in the market, therapeutic effectiveness of such materials cannot be guaranteed. Identification at species-, strain- and locality-levels, t...
Citation: Chinese Medicine 2007 2:9
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Molecular biology of cantharidin in cancer cells
Herbal medicine is one of the forms of traditional medical practice. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and traditional Vietnamese medicine (TVM) are well-known for their long-standing tradition of herbal medi...
Citation: Chinese Medicine 2007 2:8
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Simultaneous determination of multiple marker constituents in concentrated Gegen Tang granule by high performance liquid chromatography
Concentrated Gegen Tang (GT) granule is a widely available traditional Chinese medicinal product for the treatment of cold and flu. There was no reliable analytical method available for the quality assessment of
Citation: Chinese Medicine 2007 2:7
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Pharmacogenomics and the Yin/Yang actions of ginseng: anti-tumor, angiomodulating and steroid-like activities of ginsenosides
In Chinese medicine, ginseng (Panax ginseng C.A. Meyer) has long been used as a general tonic or an adaptogen to promote longevity and enhance bodily functions. It has also been claimed to be effective in comb...
Citation: Chinese Medicine 2007 2:6
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A survey of Chinese herbal ingredients with liver protection activities
A literature survey was conducted on herbs, their preparations and ingredients with reported liver protection activities, in which a total of 274 different species and hundreds of active ingredients have been ...
Citation: Chinese Medicine 2007 2:5
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Duhuo Jisheng Tang for treating osteoarthritis of the knee: a prospective clinical observation
Little scientific evidence supports the efficacy of herbal medicines in the treatment of degenerative arthritis of the knee. The purpose of this study is to evaluate both the efficacy and safety of a finished ...
Citation: Chinese Medicine 2007 2:4
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Enhancement of ATP generation capacity, antioxidant activity and immunomodulatory activities by Chinese Yang and Yin tonifying herbs
Chinese tonifying herbs such as Herba Cistanche, Ganoderma and Cordyceps, which possess antioxidant and/or immunomodulatory activities, can be useful in the prevention and treatment of age-related diseases. Pharm...
Citation: Chinese Medicine 2007 2:3
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Inhibition of release of inflammatory mediators in primary and cultured cells by a Chinese herbal medicine formula for allergic rhinitis
We demonstrated that a Chinese herbal formula, which we refer to as RCM-101, developed from a traditional Chinese medicine formula, reduced nasal and non-nasal symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis (SAR). The...
Citation: Chinese Medicine 2007 2:2
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A pilot study on acupuncture for lower urinary tract symptoms related to chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain
The etiology and treatment of chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS) remain poorly understood. Pain, lower urinary tract voiding symptoms and negative impact on quality of life (QOL) are th...
Citation: Chinese Medicine 2007 2:1
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Chinese red yeast rice (Monascus purpureus) for primary hyperlipidemia: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Extracts of Chinese red yeast rice (RYR, a traditional dietary seasoning of Monascus purpureus) contains several active ingredients including lovastatin, and several trials of its possible lipid-lowering effects ...
Citation: Chinese Medicine 2006 1:4
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Preclinical and clinical examinations of Salvia miltiorrhiza and its tanshinones in ischemic conditions
Salvia miltiorrhiza (Labiatae, Laminaceae), danshen, is an annual sage mainly found in China and neighboring countries. The crude drug (dried root) and its preparations are currently used in China to treat patien...
Citation: Chinese Medicine 2006 1:3
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Inhibition of vascular remodelling in a porcine coronary injury model by herbal extract XS0601
Arterial remodelling is a major pathologic change of restenosis after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Our previous studies showed that XS0601 (consisting of Chuangxingol and paeoniflorin) had some ef...
Citation: Chinese Medicine 2006 1:2
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Citation: Chinese Medicine 2006 1:1
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