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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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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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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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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Management of Spinocerebellar Ataxia through Ayurveda—A Case Report by Punam Sawarkar, Natasha Yadav, Gaurav Sawarkar

“…He underwent a comprehensive regimen, including full-body massage with herbal poultices (Patrapottali and Shashtishali Swedana), nasal instillation with medicated oil (Marsha Nasya), and a medicated enema with decoctions and oil, along with oral medications, such as Yogaraja Guggulu, Rasnasaptaka Qwath, Cap Neuron Plus, Agnitundi Vati, and Mahavatavidhwansa Rasa, for two months. …”
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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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Toxicological Review of Anticancer Plants Used in Traditional Medicine in Morocco by Soufiane Drioua, Abha Cherkani-Hassani, Otman El-Guourrami, Mouna Ameggouz, Ahmed Zahidi, Abdelhakim Bouyahaya, Sayyed Ibrahim Shah, Yaser Mohammed Al-Worafi, Long Chiau Ming, Hanane Benzaied, Anass Doukkali

“…Moroccan cuisine commonly incorporates gruels, herbal drinks, and spicy beverages, which possess significant health benefits, including chemo-preventive properties and natural inhibitors against certain infections. …”
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Reveal the pharmacodynamic substances and mechanism of an edible medicinal plant Rhodiola crenulate in DSS-induced colitis through plasma pharmacochemistry and metabolomics by Yu Peng, Xiaoao Xiao, Tingting Ji, Xinyuan Wang, Yixuan Xu, Jianbo Xiao, Hui Cao, Zhiyong Chen, Huifan Liu, Yuanqing Gao, Hongxun Tao

“…Rhodiola crenulate is the edible medicinal herbal medicine widely used for altitude sickness in China. …”
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Acupotomy and Thread-embedding Acupuncture Combined with Korean Medicine Treatments for Adhesive Capsulitis of the Hip: A Case Report and Literature Review by Seungeun Lee, Jaeho Song, Jinkyung Park, Chan-Ju Im, Jung-Hyun Kim, Bonhyuk Goo, Yeon-Cheol Park, Yong-Hyeon Baek, Sang-Soo Nam, Byung-Kwan Seo

“…She underwent Korean medicine (KM) treatments, including acupuncture, pharmacoacupuncture, moxibustion, physiotherapy, and herbal medicine, from July 30, 2023, to September 25, 2023. …”

Alkaloids in Processed Rhizoma Corydalis and Crude Rhizoma Corydalis Analyzed by GC/MS by Zhifeng Guo, Ru Cai, Huidan Su, Yunlong Li

“…The alkaloids in the processed sample were less than those in the crude Rhizoma Corydalis significantly, while almost the corydaline has been changed in conformation after the sample had undergone processing, which provided support for the conclusion of reducing toxicity when the herbal medicine having been undergone a traditional drugs treatment process.…”
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Intake of Nutritional Supplements among People Exercising in Gyms in Beirut City by D. El Khoury, S. Antoine-Jonville

“…Men and younger exercisers were found to focus on supplements associated with performance enhancement and muscle building, while women and older exercisers were more concerned with health-promoting products such as vitamins, minerals, and herbal supplements. An appropriate dissemination of accurate and scientifically sound information regarding the benefits and side effects of nutritional supplements is highly recommended in the sports environment in Beirut city.…”
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Quantitative Determination of Flavonoids and Chlorogenic Acid in the Leaves of Arbutus unedo L. Using Thin Layer Chromatography by Željan Maleš, Darija Šarić, Mirza Bojić

“…Optimal months for the collection of leaves with the maximum recovery of individual polyphenol suggested in this work could direct the pharmacological usage of the polyvalent herbal drugs.…”
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