Kynurenic Acid Protects against Thioacetamide-Induced Liver Injury in Rats by Sebastian Marciniak, Artur Wnorowski, Katarzyna Smolińska, Beata Walczyna, Waldemar Turski, Tomasz Kocki, Piotr Paluszkiewicz, Jolanta Parada-Turska

“…Morphological and biochemical analyses as well as the measurement of KYNA content in liver and hepatoprotective herbal remedies were conducted. The significant attenuation of morphological disturbances and aspartate and alanine transaminase activities, decrease of myeloperoxidase and tumor necrosis factor-α, and elevation of interleukin-10 levels indicating the protective effect of KYNA in thioacetamide (TAA) - induced liver injury were discovered. …”
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A Review on Potential Mechanisms of Terminalia chebula in Alzheimer’s Disease by Amir R. Afshari, Hamid R. Sadeghnia, Hamid Mollazadeh

“…Hence, novel agents found in herbal plants are gaining attention as possible therapeutic alternatives. …”
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Phytosynthesis of Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles Using King of Bitter Andrographis paniculata and Its Embryonic Toxicology Evaluation and Biomedical Potential by S. Rajeshkumar, J. Santhoshkumar, Leta Tesfaye Jule, Krishnaraj Ramaswamy

“…In this present study, the green synthesis of titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles using the king of bitter herbal plant Andrographis paniculata was synthesized and characterized using XRD, SEM, HRTEM, AFM, and antimicrobial, antioxidant, and antidiabetic activities. …”
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Particle Formation by Supercritical Fluid Extraction and Expansion Process by Sujuan Pan, Junbo Zhou, Haiting Li, Can Quan

“…Supercritical fluid extraction and expansion (SFEE) patented technology combines the advantages of both supercritical fluid extraction (SFE) and rapid expansion of supercritical solution (RESS) with on-line coupling, which makes the nanoparticle formation feasible directly from matrix such as Chinese herbal medicine. Supercritical fluid extraction is a green separation technology, which has been developed for decades and widely applied in traditional Chinese medicines or natural active components. …”
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Stability of Alkaloids during Drying Process and Their Effect on Anticoagulating Activity of Uncariae Ramulus Cum Uncis by Lu Zou, Fengyu Lu, Bing Lin, Ying Zhou, Tingting Liu, Yue Sun

“…The case study can provide a useful reference for the research on drying other Chinese herbal medicines (CHMs) and further study on URCU.…”
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Xanthine oxidase inhibitory activity of Arcangelisia flava by Fatmawati, Subandrate, Safyudin, Medina Athiah, M Fitra Romadhon, Aulia Firdha Tariza

“…Arcangelisia flava, an herbal medicine containing flavonoids, may decrease uric acid levels by inhibiting the xanthine oxidase. …”
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Beverage consumption modifies the risk of type 2 diabetes associated with ambient air pollution exposure by Chaonan Fan, Wenjuan Wang, Wenxue Xiong, Zhiyao Li, Li Ling

“…Beverage consumption modified AP-T2D associations, as compared with non-consumption, > 0–3 cups of red wine, white wine, ground coffee, and herbal tea had a lower attenuated T2D risk associated with NO2 and/or NOX. …”
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Phenolic Compounds Analysis of Root, Stalk, and Leaves of Nettle by Semih Otles, Buket Yalcin

“…The antioxidant activity was measured by using DPPH (2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl) which is generally used for herbal samples and based on single electron transfer (SET).…”
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The Effect of Edible Mushroom on Health and Their Biochemistry by Anmut Assemie, Galana Abaya

“…Therefore, edible mushrooms are herbal antibiotics to many diseases as well as various cancers of humans.…”
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Algorithm of management of patients with acute cholestatic hepatitis (Clinical case presentation) by T. A. Deyeva, Ye. N. German, M. V. Mayevskaya, V. T. Ivashkin

“…The acute cholestatic hepatitis was diagnosed, that developed on a background of herbal infusions and celandine intake. As a result of the carried out therapy (desintoxication preparations, ursodeoxycholic acid) and cancellation of all possible hepatotoxic agents symptoms of disease gradually regressed and improvement of laboratory parameters was marked.Conclusion. …”
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Correction: Inflammasomes in neurodegenerative diseases by Qianchen Wang, Songwei Yang, Xuan Zhang, Shanshan Zhang, Liping Chen, Wanxue Wang, Naihong Chen, Jiaqing Yan

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Characteristics, pathogenic and therapeutic role of gut microbiota in immunoglobulin A nephropathy by Kaijin Yao, Lingqian Zheng, Wenmin Chen, Yina Xie, Chunling Liao, Tianbiao Zhou

“…Interestingly, therapies by modulating the gut microbiota, such as fecal microbiota transplantation, antibiotic treatment, probiotic treatment, Chinese herbal medicine Zhen Wu Tang treatment, gluten-free diet, and hydroxychloroquine treatment, can improve IgAN. …”
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Native blue elderberry in hedgerows bridges revenue and conservation goals by Sonja Brodt, Gwenael Engelskirchen, Katie Fyhrie

“…The growth of elderberry herbal products and specialty foods markets is currently skyrocketing nationally and globally, and blue elderberry may offer a promising entry into these markets. …”
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Sawan: exploring the knowledge and wisdom of Javanese traditional healing practices by Suyami Suyami, Fakhriati Fakhriati, Ninawati Syahrul, Devi Fauziyah Ma’rifat, Sumarno Sumarno, Yustina Hastrini Nurwanti, Titi Mumfangati, Mirna Yusuf, Pantaria Noor Fitri Hapsari, Triyasinta Noor Laksmita Dewi

“…Additionally, the data also uncovered that sawan, along with preventive and curative measures available, include the use of mantras and traditional herbal remedies known as singgul. This research provides insights into alternative healing in the health field and serves as a foundation for further research on this subject, including studies beyond the island of Java and the exploration of the origins of sawan terminology.…”
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Effect of a Complex Korean Medicine Treatment in a Patient with Chronic Ischemic Stroke Who Developed Neurological Complications after Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion: A Case Rep... by Shin-Hyeok Park, Sohae Cho, HyunSeung Lee, Jieun Kim, Nam Geun Cho

“…She underwent > 100 days of treatments, including acupuncture, cupping, herbal medicine, and physiotherapy. Her right handgrip strength and hip flexion improved from grade 1+ to 2+ and from grade 2+/3- to 4/5, respectively. …”

Health Information Provided by Retail Health Food Outlets by Jaclyn Calder, Robert Issenman, Ruth Cawdron

“…Seventy-two per cent (23 of 32) of store employees offered advice, such as to take nutritional and herbal supplements. Of the 23 stores where recommendations were made, 15 (65%) based their recommendation on a source of information. …”
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Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis of Aconitum Alkaloids in Raw and Processed Chuanwu and Caowu by HPLC in Combination with Automated Analytical System and ESI/MS/MS by Aimin Sun, Bo Gao, Xueqing Ding, Chi-Ming Huang, Paul Pui-Hay But

“…The results obtained from automated analytical system are identical to those from ESI/MS/MS, which indicated that the method is a convenient and rapid tool for the qualitative analysis of herbal preparations. Furthermore, HA was little hydrolyzed by heating processes and thus it might account more for the toxicity of processed aconites. …”
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Importance of Modulating Kynurenic Acid Metabolism—Approaches for the Treatment of Dementia by Halina Baran, Marcelin Jan Pietryja, Berthold Kepplinger

“…Dietary supplementation with natural molecular/herbal extracts, exercise, and physical activity have significant impacts on endogenous pharmacology by reducing kynurenic acid synthesis, and these factors are likely to significantly modulate steady-state biological conditions and delay the negative consequences of aging, including the onset of pathological processes.…”
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An Evidence-Based Review of Fat Modifying Supplemental Weight Loss Products by Amy M. Egras, William R. Hamilton, Thomas L. Lenz, Michael S. Monaghan

“…Recently published randomized, placebo-controlled trials were identified in PubMed, MEDLINE, International Pharmaceutical Abstracts, Cochrane Database, and Google Scholar using the search terms dietary supplement, herbal, weight loss, obesity, and individual supplement names. …”
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A Review on the Cosmeceutical and External Applications of Nigella sativa by Ahmad M. Eid, Nagib A. Elmarzugi, Laila M. Abu Ayyash, Maher N. Sawafta, Hadeel I. Daana

“…It is estimated by the World Health Organization (WHO) that most of the world’s population depends on herbal medicine for their health care. Nigella sativa (N. sativa), also known as black-caraway and as “Kalonji,” is a well-known seed all over the world. …”
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