Comparison of Toxic Metal Concentrations in Antidiabetic Herbal Preparations (ADHPs) Available in Bangladesh Using AAS and XRF Analytical Tools by Rausan Zamir, Nazmul Islam, Akhter Faruque

“…Plant-based therapeutic, antidiabetic herbal preparations (ADHPs) are being sought for long and the consumption is increasing in in Bangladesh. …”
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Herbal HuoXueTongFu Formula with anti-inflammatory and fibrinolytic activity regulation for the prevention of postoperative peritoneal adhesions by Lili Yang, Lili Yang, Yali Wang, Yali Wang, Zhengjun Li, Zhengjun Li, Wen Li, Yanqi Chen, Ziyang Kong, Huixiang Zhang, Jiafei Wu, Mingqi Shang, Ming Li, Yaoyao Bian, Yaoyao Bian, Yaoyao Bian, Li Zeng, Li Zeng

“…In addition, HXTF promoted fibrinogenolysis and improved fibrinolytic activity, thereby inhibiting collagen deposition and reducing adhesion development.ConclusionThe ameliorative effects of herbal HXTF on PPA formation are attributable to the induction of macrophage polarization-mediated anti-inflammatory reactions in the early stage of PPA formation and the promotion of fibrinogenolysis and fibrinolytic activity in the middle stage of PPA formation. …”
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New Insights into the Mechanisms of Chinese Herbal Products on Diabetes: A Focus on the “Bacteria-Mucosal Immunity-Inflammation-Diabetes” Axis by Zezheng Gao, Qingwei Li, Xuemin Wu, Xuemin Zhao, Linhua Zhao, Xiaolin Tong

“…In this regard, Chinese herbs and herbal products have been considered a rich resource of product development. …”
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Comparative Evaluation of Efficacy of Chlorhexidine and Herbal Mouthwash as a Preprocedural Rinse in Reducing Dental Aerosols: A Microbiological Study by Sangeeta Umesh Nayak, Anushka Kumari, Valliammai Rajendran, Vijendra Pal Singh, Ashwini Hegde, Keshava K. Pai

“…The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the efficacy of commercially available preprocedural mouth rinses containing 0.2% chlorhexidine (CHX) gluconate, Befresh™ herbal mouthwash, and water in reducing the levels of viable bacteria in aerosols. …”
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Advancing global herbal medicine: Enhancing herb quality through innovative strategies explored in Hong Kong - An international hub by Hiu-Lam Ngai, Pang-Chui Shaw

“…Study Design: We interviewed 16 stakeholders from the Chinese herbal medicine industry to investigate the reasons behind sub-optimal supply chain practices. …”
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Aloe vera: A promising natural herbal supplement for enhancing growth, physiology, antioxidant activity and immunity in Catla catla by Zeeshan Yousaf, Syed Makhdoom Hussain, Shafaqat Ali, Dariusz Kucharczyk, Joanna Nowosad, Konrad Turkowski, Bilal Ahamad Paray, Adan Naeem

“…(A. vera) is a well-recognized herbal supplement in aquaculture feeds, known for its ability to promote overall health. …”
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Development and Validation of an Ion-Pair HPLC-UV Method for the Quantitation of Quinoline and Indoloquinoline Alkaloids in Herbal and Pharmaceutical Antimalarial Formulations by Samuel Oppong Bekoe, Emmanuel Orman, Samuel Awenteka Adjabui, Abena Amponsaa Brobbey, James Oppong-Kyekyeku, Kwabena Frimpong-Manso Opuni, Noble Kuntworbe, Samuel Asare-Nkansah

“…An HPLC method targeting quinoline and indoloquinoline antimalarial alkaloids was developed, validated, and applied to evaluate herbal and pharmaceutical antimalarial formulations (HPAFs) and starting materials (APIs). …”
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Inhibition of high glucose-induced cardiac fibroblast activation: an effective treatment for diabetic cardiomyopathy using Chinese herbal medicine by Bin Wan, Jing Hu, Yue Luo, Yutong Han, Yaowen Zhang, Qinchuan Huang, Yulin Leng, Chunguang Xie, Chunguang Xie

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Plant Polyphenols and Oxidative Metabolites of the Herbal Alkenylbenzene Methyleugenol Suppress Histone Deacetylase Activity in Human Colon Carcinoma Cells by Isabel Anna Maria Groh, Chen Chen, Claudia Lüske, Alexander Thomas Cartus, Melanie Esselen

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Therapeutic Potential of Herbal Medicines in Combating Particulate Matter (PM)-Induced Health Effects: Insights from Recent Studies by Aekkhaluck Intharuksa, Warunya Arunotayanun, Mingkwan Na Takuathung, Yaowatat Boongla, Siripat Chaichit, Suthiwat Khamnuan, Anchalee Prasansuklab

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Yeokwisan: Standardised Herbal Formula Enhancing Gastric Mucosal Protection Against Gastric Ulcers in Mice, a Preclinical Study by Yun Mi Lee, Kyuhyung Jo, So Yeon Kim, Chang-Seob Seo, Eunjung Son, Aejin Kim, Dong-Seon Kim

“…<b>Background</b>: Yeokwisan (YWS) is a standardised herbal formula for relieving functional dyspepsia symptoms. …”
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Safety and effectiveness of an herbal decoction (modified Saengmaeksan) in hypertensive patients: Protocol for a real-world prospective observational study. by Nahyun Cho, Hobin Moon, Kyung-Min Shin, Byoung-Kab Kang, Jungtae Leem, Changsop Yang

“…While conventional management relies on antihypertensive drugs, which can cause side effects and adherence issues, alternative treatments like herbal medicine are gaining attention. This study examines the efficacy and safety of modified Saengmaeksan, an East Asian herbal remedy, in treating hypertension.…”
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Metabolomics, network pharmacology, and microbiome analyses uncover the mechanisms of the Chinese herbal formula for the improvement of meat quality in spent hens by Zhihua Li, Md. Abul Kalam Azad, Chengwen Meng, Xiangfeng Kong, Jue Gui, Wenchao Lin, Yadong Cui, Wei Lan, Qinghua He

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Rapid Screening and Quantitative Determination of Illegal Phosphodiesterase Type 5 Inhibitors (PDE-5i) in Herbal Dietary Supplements by Thi Oanh Nguyen, Cao-Son Tran, Thi Thu Hang Do, Thi Minh Hoa Nguyen, Quang-Dong Bui, Cao-Tien Bui, Hong-Ngoc Nguyen, Thu-Hien Dang, Viet-Chien Dinh, Thi Anh Huong Nguyen, Thi Hong Hao Le

“…The developed method has a limit of detection of 0.4 mg/kg, a limit of quantitation of 1.2 mg/kg, recoveries from 80 to 110%, and repeatability lower than 15%. Ninety-two herbal supplementary foods and ingredients used for enhancement of male sexual performance available in Vietnamese markets were collected. …”
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NK Cell-Dependent Growth Inhibition of Lewis Lung Cancer by Yu-Ping-Feng, an Ancient Chinese Herbal Formula by Yingbin Luo, Jianchun Wu, Xiaowen Zhu, Chenyuan Gong, Chao Yao, Zhongya Ni, Lixin Wang, Lulu Ni, Yan Li, Shiguo Zhu

“…Little is known about Yu-Ping-Feng (YPF), a typical Chinese herbal decoction, for its antitumor efficacy in non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC). …”
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Rapid Detection of Pesticide Residues in Chinese Herbal Medicines by Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy Coupled with Partial Least Squares Regression by Tianming Yang, Rong Zhou, Du Jiang, Haiyan Fu, Rui Su, Yangxi Liu, Hanbo Su

“…It was found that both models could give accurate results and only the performance of MIR-PLSR was slightly better than that of NIR-PLSR in the cases suffering from herbal matrix interferences. In conclusion, FT-IR spectroscopy in combination with PLSR has been demonstrated for its application in rapid screening and quantitative analysis of multipesticide residues in Chinese herbal medicines without physical or chemical separation pretreatment step and any spectral processing, which also implies other potential applications such as food and drug safety, herbal plants quality, and environmental evaluation, due to its advantages of nontoxic and nondestructive analysis.…”
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Safety evaluation of ethanol extract from Artocarpus altilis leaves as a herbal medicine candidate: Studies in acute and subchronic toxicity by Fitrya Fitrya, Elfita Elfita, Ferlinahayati, Salma Fayzah Septami, Umi Tsalsa Sabrina, Fatma Sri Wahyuni, Annisa Amriani, Rennie Puspa Novita

“…The results of this study support the safety of using EAA as a herbal medicine candidate.…”
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Efficacy and Safety of a Novel Herbal Medicine in the Treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Randomized Double-Blinded Clinical Trial by Ghasem Bordbar, Mohammad Bagher Miri, Mahmoud Omidi, Saeed Shoja, Malihe Akhavan

“…Also, the improvement of the quality of life in the herbal medicine arm was significantly more than that in the control arm (P<0.001). …”
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Efek Antibakteri dari Rebusan Daun Sambiloto (Andrographis paniculata Nees) dan Produk Herbal Sambiloto Terhadap Staphylococcus Aureus by Adriyan Sikumalay, Netti Suharti, Machdawaty Masri

“…Penggunaan Sambiloto di masyarakat saat ini mempunyai beberapa pilihan diantaranya dengan membuat rebusan langsung dari daun sambiloto ataupun dengan membeli produk herbal sambiloto yang dijual di pasaran. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah menentukan efek antibakteri dari rebusan daun sambiloto (<em>Andrographis paniculata Nees</em>) dan produk herbal sambiloto terhadap <em>Staphylococcus aureus.…”
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Molecular Targets of Shenqi Dihuang, A Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine, and Its Potential Role in Renal Cell Carcinoma Therapy by Xinglin Chen, Tongtong Zhang, Xiangyang Zhan, Xinyue Zang, Xinyu Zhai, Zhong Wan, Minyao Ge, Mingyue Tan, Jianyi Gu, Dongliang Xu

“…Chinese herbal medicine (CHM), which includes herbal slices and proprietary products, is widely used in China. …”
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