An in-vivo herb-drug interaction study of IME-9 and glimepiride in nicotinamide-STZ-induced diabetic rats by Archana K. Thikekar, Asha B. Thomas, Sohan S. Chitlange

“…The focus of this study is to investigate the effects of the herbal formulation IME-9 on the pharmacokinetics (PK) and pharmacodynamics (PD) of Glimepiride (GP) and whether it is advantageous, detrimental or has no consequences. …”
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Glycyrrhizic Acid Promotes M1 Macrophage Polarization in Murine Bone Marrow-Derived Macrophages Associated with the Activation of JNK and NF-κB by Yulong Mao, Baikui Wang, Xin Xu, Wei Du, Weifen Li, Youming Wang

“…The roots and rhizomes of Glycyrrhiza species (licorice) have been widely used as natural sweeteners and herbal medicines. The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of glycyrrhizic acid (GA) from licorice on macrophage polarization. …”
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Evaluation of the Inhibitory Effect of Moringa oleifera Leaves Methanolic Extract against In Vitro Growth of Several Babesia Species and Theileria equi and the In Vivo Growth of Ba... by Mohamed Abdo Rizk, Shimaa Abd El-Salam El-Sayed, Mohamed Z. Sayed-Ahmed, Yosif Almoshari, Saad S. Alqahtani, Sarfaraz Ahmad, Nawazish Alam, Basma H. Marghani, Abdelbaset E. Abdelbaset, Ikuo Igarashi

“…These findings suggest that MOL is an effective herbal anti-piroplasm therapy, especially when combined with a low dosage of either DA or MMV665875.…”
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Relieving Effect of <i>Artemisia ordosica Krasch</i> Extract on DSS-Induced Colitis by Regulating Immunity, Antioxidant Function, Gut Microbiota, and Bile Acid Metabolism in Mice by Min Jiang, Xuekai Zhang, Xiao Jin, Binlin Shi, Yuanqing Xu, Zheqi Wang

“…<i>Artemisia ordosica Krasch</i>, a traditional Chinese herbal medicine, possesses antibacterial, antiviral, and anti-inflammatory properties. …”
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Identification of a Novel Anticancer Oligopeptide from Perilla frutescens (L.) Britt. and Its Enhanced Anticancer Effect by Targeted Nanoparticles In Vitro by Dong-Liang He, Ri-Ya Jin, Hui-Zhen Li, Qing-Ye Liu, Zhi-Jun Zhang

“…Brittis is a dietary herbal medicine and has anticancer effect. However, little is known about its anticancer peptides. …”
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Quality Evaluation of Artemisia capillaris Thunb. Based on Qualitative Analysis of the HPLC Fingerprint and UFLC-Q-TOF-MS/MS Combined with Quantitative Analysis of Multicomponents by Ying Dai, Zhihua Dou, Rongrong Zhou, Lin Luo, Li Bian, Yufeng Chen, Jinhua Tao, Zhixian Chen

“…(A. capillaris, named Yinchenhao in Chinese), which is one of the most commonly used herbal medicines (HMs). First, fingerprints of 31 batch samples of A. capillaris were determined by HPLC, the reference fingerprint was established, and the common peaks were assigned. …”
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Application of wet compress with self-made moisturizing antipruritic lotion in the treatment of chronic eczema and related nursing management (自拟润肤止痒洗剂湿敷治疗慢性湿疹的护理体会)... by LI Zhijia (李志家)

“…The control group was given Chinese herbal medicine external application, and the observation group was additionally treated by wet compress with self-designed moisturizing antipruritic lotion based on the treatment of the control group. …”
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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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The effect of beet leaf (Beta vulgaris) extract on learning and memory after cerebral ischemic reperfusion in rats by Kobra Mirahmadi, Najmeh Asgharzadeh, Zahra Lorigooini, Marzieh Mardani, Zahra Rabiei, Diana Shahrani, Mohamad Shahrani, Mehrdad Shahrani Korrani

“…Methods: After preparing the herbal extract, the rats were divided into six groups: control, sham, ischemia, and 3 ischemic groups that received the extract. …”
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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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