Use of complementary and alternative medicine among females with polycystic ovary syndrome in Jordan: a cross-sectional study by Oriana Awwad, Mais Saleh, Ali Alsamydai, Fatma U Afifi, Amal Akour, Renad Abu Tarboosh, Manar Hamdan, Asma Sa’d Basha, Sanaa K Bardaweel

“…Considering the primary source of information and the potential interactions of herbal medicine with the standard PCOS treatment, efforts are needed by healthcare providers to better understand the use of CAM among their patients with PCOS.…”
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Mechanism and Pharmacodynamic Substance Basis of Raw and Wine-Processed Evodia rutaecarpa on Smooth Muscle Cells of Dysmenorrhea Mice by Yeqian Liu, Hong Li, Lei Chen, Hongxia Zhao, Jian Liu, Shan Gong, Danfeng Ma, Chunming Chen, Shuiqing Zeng, Hongping Long, Weiqiong Ren

“…Evodia rutaecarpa (ER) is a well-known herbal Chinese medicine traditionally used for analgesia in dysmenorrhea, headaches, abdominal pain, etc. …”
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Antibacterial and photocatalytic activities of biosynthesized zinc oxide nanoparticle using novel plant P. macrosolen L. leaf extract by Abel Saka Gungure, Leta Tesfaye Jule, N. Nagaprasad, Krishnaraj Ramaswamy, Shanmugam Ramaswamy

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A unique mixture of monoterpenes and volatile phenols characterises Zelen wine’s aromatic profile by Mitja Martelanc, Davide Slaghenaufi, Tatjana Radovanović Vukajlović, Diana Alexandra Martin Rojas, Katja Suklje, Melita Sternad Lemut, Branka Mozetič Vodopivec, Lorena Butinar, Guillaume Antalick

“…Two aromatic fractions reminiscent of herbal notes specific to Zelen wines - isolated by HPLC semi-preparative fractionation and further analysed by HS-SPME-GC-MS - revealed the presence of an original mixture of hydrocarbon monoterpenes, including the compounds that were quantitatively measured, and others, such as β-myrcene, β-phellandrene, E-β-ocimene, Z-β-ocimene, and two 2,4,6-octatriene-2,6-dimethyl isomers. …”
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Suppression of Proinflammatory Cytokines and Mediators in LPS-Induced RAW 264.7 Macrophages by Stem Extract of Alternanthera sessilis via the Inhibition of the NF-κB Pathway by Katyakyini Muniandy, Sivapragasam Gothai, Khaleel M. H. Badran, S. Suresh Kumar, Norhaizan Mohd Esa, Palanisamy Arulselvan

“…Alternanthera sessilis, an edible succulent herb, has been widely used as herbal drug in many regions around the globe. Inflammation is a natural process of the innate immune system, accompanied with the increase in the level of proinflammatory mediators, for example, nitric oxide (NO) and prostaglandin (PGE2); cytokines such as interleukin 6 (IL-6), interleukin 1β (IL-1β), and tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNFα); and enzymes including inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) via the activation and nuclear translocation of nuclear factor kappa-light-chain-enhancer of activated B cells (NF-κB) subunit p65 due to the phosphorylation of inhibitory protein, IκBα. …”
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Investigation of <i>Atraphaxis virgata</i>, an Unexplored Medicinal Plant Rich in Flavonoids, as a Functional Material by Soeun Shin, Seunghee Kim, Jeongho Lee, Hyerim Son, Jin-Hyub Paik, Nadezhda Gennadievna Gemejiyeva, Zhanat Zhumabekovna Karzhaubekova, Taek Lee, Hah Young Yoo

“…Plants of the genus <i>Atraphaxis</i> have been widely used as traditional herbal medicines and are just beginning to be recognized for their pharmacological activities by scientific validation. …”
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Community Malaria Knowledge, Experiences, Perceived Roles, and Acceptability of Community-Directed Distribution of Intermittent Preventive Therapy for Pregnancy in Rural Southeast... by Ijeoma Nkem Okedo-Alex, Ifeyinwa Chizoba Akamike, Johnbosco Ifunanya Nwafor, Chihurumnanya Alo, Adaoha Pearl Agu, Dejene Derseh Abateneh, Chigozie Jesse Uneke

“…Sleeping under ITN (54.3%), clean environment (39.7%), and herbal medications (26.8%) were the main ways of malaria prevention cited. …”
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Shenlian (SL) Decoction, a Traditional Chinese Medicine Compound, May Ameliorate Blood Glucose via Mediating the Gut Microbiota in db/db Mice by Rui-xi Sun, Wei-jun Huang, Yao Xiao, Dou-dou Wang, Guo-hua Mu, He Nan, Bo-ran Ni, Xiao-qiang Huang, Hsuan-chuan Wang, Yi-fan Liu, Qiang Fu, Jin-xi Zhao

“…Shenlian (SL) decoction is a herbal formula composed of Coptis and ginseng, of which berberine and ginsenoside are the main constituents. …”
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Synergistic attenuation of complete freund’s adjuvant-induced inflammation in mice using shinbaro-pelubiprofen: a novel therapeutic complex by Hyunseong Kim, Jin Young Hong, Wan-Jin Jeon, Hyun Kim, Changhwan Yeo, Junseon Lee, Yoon Jae Lee, In-Hyuk Ha

“…This study presents “SBR-Pel,” a new therapeutic blend of Shinbaro tab (SBR), a traditional herbal formula, and pelubiprofen (Pel), a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, and investigated their combined anti-inflammatory effects to create a treatment that both improves efficacy and reduces side effects. …”
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Simultaneous Quantification of Aspirin, Its Metabolite Salicylic Acid, and Salvianolic Acid B in Human Plasma Using UPLC-MS/MS by Weiyi Cao, Hezhi Yao, Zhenzhen Qian, Yi Wu, Shuge Wang, Rui Li, Rui Gao

“…Salvianolic acid B is the main active ingredient in salvianolate injection, which is produced by extracting danshen, the most commonly used Chinese herbal medicine for cardiovascular treatment. Clinically, salvianolate injection and aspirin are commonly combined to treat coronary heart diseases in patients with stable angina. …”
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Simultaneous Quantitative Determination of Six Caffeoylquinic Acids in Matricaria chamomilla L. with High-Performance Liquid Chromatography by Yifan Zhao, Peng Sun, Yue Ma, Kun Wang, Xiaoqiang Chang, Yue Bai, Dong Zhang, Lan Yang

“…The results showed that the established method is appropriate for the analysis of the six CAs in M. chamomilla and helpful for quality assessment of capitula of M. chamomilla (CMC), whole herb of M. chamomilla (WHMC), and related herbal formulas.…”
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Chemical characterization of Siraitia grosvenorii granules and their efficacy and mechanism of action on PM2.5-induced acute lung injury by Qi Shao, Yan Zhao, YuYu Shi, Fafeng Cheng, ZeHan Zhang, Ying Liu, ChangXiang Li, ZiLin Ren, Hua Bai, Haojie Cheng, Rolando Maddela, Junqiang Tian, Xueqian Wang

“…This study aimed to investigate the potential protective properties of a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) herbal product, Siraitia grosvenorii granules (SGG) against PM2.5-induced lung injury, as well as their active constituents and underlying mechanisms. …”
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Lingguizhugan Decoction Protects against High-Fat-Diet-Induced Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease by Alleviating Oxidative Stress and Activating Cholesterol Secretion by Lili Yang, Weili Lin, Colleen A. Nugent, Shijun Hao, Haiyan Song, Tao Liu, Peiyong Zheng

“…Lingguizhugan decoction (LGZG), a classical Chinese herbal formula, has beneficial effects on NAFLD animal models. …”
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Traditional medicine use and associated factors in chronic patients in Jamalpur, Bangladesh: a cross-sectional study by Mahmuda Akter Poli, Md Jamil Hossain, Ibrahim Kholil, Sumaya Yasmin, Bishwjit Bhowmick, Lakshmi Rani Kundu

“…Among the respondents, 8.3% used traditional medicine and 5.2% used both traditional and modern medicine. Homeopathy, herbal medicine, and ayurveda were used by 69, 23, and 9%, respectively. …”
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Long-Term Intracranial Progression-Free Survival in Lung Cancer Brain Metastases Extended Beyond 50 Months with Gubenxiaoyi Formula (GBXY): A Groundbreaking Case Study by Zhengzheng Yang, Haiming Li, Lei Chen, Shujiao Li, Dong Chen, Taicheng Lu, Tongjing Ding, Ruiyang Han, Peiyu Cheng, Xiaomin Wang

“…Subsequently, she underwent treatment with the traditional Chinese herbal formula gubenxiaoyi (GBXY). The patient was treated with GBXY for a total duration of 55 months. …”
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Phytochemical screening and neuro-pharmacological activity of Mimosa pudica flowers: Integrating in vitro, in silico and in vivo approaches by Fahmida Alam, Rashedul Alam, A.T.M. Yusuf, Joya Datta Ripa, Raktim Das Nithin, Sourav Barua, Mohammed Fazlul Kabir, Seong-Tshool Hong, Hea-Jong Chung

“…Throughout millennia, medicinal plants have been crucial in preserving human well-being and enhancing the whole human experience.Mimosa pudica, sometimes referred to as the ''sensitive plant,'' possesses considerable promise in the discovery of innovative herbal remedies. The objective of our research is to examine the various pharmacological uses of this mysterious plant by undertaking a thorough investigation of its methanolic extract. …”
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Chrysanthemum classification method integrating deep visual features from both the front and back sides by Yifan Chen, Xichen Yang, Hui Yan, Hui Yan, Jia Liu, Jian Jiang, Zhongyuan Mao, Tianshu Wang, Tianshu Wang

“…IntroducionChrysanthemum morifolium Ramat (hereinafter referred to as Chrysanthemum) is one of the most beloved and economically valuable Chinese herbal crops, which contains abundant medicinal ingredients and wide application prospects. …”
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Causes and Clinical Profiles of Ascites at University of Gondar Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia: Institution-Based Cross-Sectional Study by Oumer Abdu Muhie

“…Eight (15.4%) patients reported a history of multiple sexual partners. Herbal medicine use was reported by 28 patients (53.8%). …”
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Model Analytical Development for Physical, Chemical, and Biological Characterization of Momordica charantia Vegetable Drug by Deysiane Oliveira Brandão, Geovani Pereira Guimarães, Ravely Lucena Santos, Fernando José de Lima Ramos Júnior, Karla Monik Alves da Silva, Fabio Santos de Souza, Rui Oliveira Macêdo

“…M. charantia was collected in the semiarid region of Paraíba, Brazil. The herbal medicine raw material derived from the leaves and fruits in different particle sizes was analyzed using thermoanalytical techniques as thermogravimetry (TG) and differential thermal analysis (DTA), pyrolysis coupled to gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (PYR-GC/MS), and nuclear magnetic resonance (1H NMR), in addition to the determination of antimicrobial activity. …”
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In Vitro Mechanism of Action of Acanthospermum hispidum in Trypanosoma brucei by Aboagye Kwarteng Dofuor, Temitayo Samson Ademolue, Karen Nana Akua Kuampah, Frederick Ayertey, Theresa Manful Gwira

“…Acanthospermum hispidum DC (A. hispidum) is a herbal species of the Asteraceae family that is endowed with rich phytochemicals with unknown mechanisms of antitrypanosomal effects. …”
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