Uncovering proteome variations and concomitant quality changes of different drying methods Cordyceps sinensis by 4D-DIA structural proteomics by Mengjun Xiao, Chuyu Tang, Tao Wang, Min He, Yuling Li, Xiuzhang Li

“…IntroductionCordyceps sinensis is a fungus, serves dual purposes as both a medicinal herb and a food source. Due to its high water content, fresh Cordyceps sinensis is difficult to preserve, necessitating the drying necessary to process Cordyceps sinensis.MethodsUsing 4D-DIA proteomics, researchers analyzed the proteome profiles of fresh Cordyceps sinensis (CK) under three different drying conditions: vacuum freeze-drying (FD), oven-drying (OD), and air-drying (AD). …”
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Optimization of extraction and enrichment process of cannabidiol from industrial hemp and evaluation of its bioactivity by Junkai Wu, Xiaomeng Zhang, Xiaoqing Liu, Zunlai Sheng, Zunlai Sheng, Jianping Hu, Feiyan Zhang

“…., a perennial dioecious herb renowned for its industrial applications, serves as the source of hemp. …”
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Impact of Different Extraction Solvents on Bioactive Compounds and Antioxidant Capacity from the Root of Salacia chinensis L. by Thanh Van Ngo, Christopher James Scarlett, Michael Christian Bowyer, Phuong Duc Ngo, Quan Van Vuong

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Andrographolide prevents acute hyperammonemia-induced motor dysfunction in rats. Evidences for its mechanism of action by Arghya Mukherjee, Santosh Singh

“…We have done pilot study on aqueous extract of Andrographis paniculata herb against HA induced oxidative stress in rats. …”
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Exploring the mechanism of Schisandra rubriflora in the treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome based on network pharmacology and molecular docking by Zhengyan Dou, Qingxian Li, Jing Zhang, Xin Zhang

“…Materials and methods HERB database and SwissTargetPrediction database were used to obtain the active components and the targets of S. rubriflora. …”
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Anti-Inflammatory and Antioxidant Effects of Aqueous Extract on the Liver and Kidney of PCOS Mice by Samah Hachem MS, Miriam Al Battal MD, Hoda Dakdouk MS, Dania El Natour MD, Jamilah Borjac PhD

“…Conclusion G. tournefortii reduced oxidative stress by modifying the ASC/caspase-1/IL-1β signaling pathway, thus protecting livers and kidneys highlighting the herb as a potential preventative and complementary agent in mitigating PCOS associated damage.…”
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Levying evidence of the impact of Triphala in the mildly constipated human colon microbiota by Elizabeth Goya-Jorge, Pauline Bondue, Irma Gonza, Samiha Boutaleb, Caroline Douny, Marie-Louise Scippo, Joël Pincemail, Patrice Chiap, Jeoffrey Christyn de Ribaucourt, Fabienne Crahay, Véronique Delcenserie

“…Chromatographic and enzymatic methods were used to analyze the microbe-derived metabolic production. Potential herb-human host interactions were assessed using in vitro cell-based methods. …”
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Phenolic acids from Anisopus mannii modulates phosphofructokinase 1 to improve glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes: A double-blind, randomized, clinical trial by Peter U. Amadi, Justice O. Osuoha, Chidi N. Ekweogu, Suha J. Jarad, Esienanwan E. Efiong, Prince C. Odika, Chioma Ejiofor, Oluchi Aloy-Amadi, Govind S. Gill, Chiamaka W. Adumekwe, Ailun Gaowa, Dawei Zhang, Barbora de Courten, Emmanuel N. Agomuo

“…In a rat model of diet-induced diabetes, PhAM monotherapy reduced HbA1c by an average of 0.63 % and fasting plasma glucose by 25 mg/dl. This herb rescued β-cells from streptozotocin-mediated destruction, thereby improving glycemic control. …”
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Deapioplatycodin D inhibits glioblastoma cell proliferation by inducing BNIP3L-mediated incomplete mitophagy by Yu Sun, Guangze Zhu, Renshuang Zhao, Yaru Li, Hongyang Li, Yunyun Liu, Ningyi Jin, Xiao Li, Yiquan Li, Tiemei Liu

“…Abstract Deapioplatycodin D (DPD) is a triterpenoid saponin natural compound isolated from the Chinese herb Platycodon grandiflorum that has antiviral and antitumor properties. …”
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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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Genome-wide CRISPR-based screen identifies E2F transcription factor 1 as a regulator and therapeutic target of aristolochic acid-induced nephrotoxicity by Ziqi Liu, Huan Gao, Guoliang Li, Yongjiang Yu, Mengxing Cui, Honghao Peng, Xinchao Guan, Xue Zhang, Zhihan Zhang, Xiaoyu Shen, Shen Chen, Daochuan Li, Liping Chen, Yongmei Xiao, Wen Chen, Lili Liu, Qing Wang

“…Additionally, using the high-throughput experiment- and reference-guided database of traditional Chinese medicine (HERB), cannabidiol (CBD) was identified as an inhibitor of E2F1 by suppressing the activity of NF-κB pathway. …”
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Development of Genomic SSR Markers for Assessing Genetic Diversity in Korean Native <i>Fallopia multiflora</i> by Raveendar Sebastin, Ki Hyun Kim, Hye Ran Shin, Jin-Tae Jeong, Ju-Kyung Yu, Yoon-Sup So, Jong-Wook Chung

“…<i>Fallopia multiflora</i>, a perennial herb in the <i>Polygonaceae</i> family belonging to the genus <i>Fallopia</i> Adanson, is traditionally used as a Chinese herbal medicine. …”
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Investigating the Effect and Potential Mechanism of Rhamnetin 3-<i>O</i>-α-Rhamnoside on Acute Liver Injury In Vivo and In Vitro by Dandan Deng, Borong Zhao, Hong Yang, Songsong Wang, Ziying Geng, Jiangtao Zhou, Guane Yang, Liwen Han

“…<b>Background/Objectives</b>: Rhamnetin 3-<i>O</i>-α-rhamnoside (ARR) is a major flavonoid of the herb <i>Loranthus tanakae</i> Franch. & Sav., which has been used for treating liver diseases in China. …”
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Anti-Inflammatory Effect of Columbianetin on Lipopolysaccharide-Stimulated Human Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells by Junying Lu, Keyong Fang, Shiji Wang, Lingxin Xiong, Chao Zhang, Zhongmin Liu, Xuewa Guan, Ruipeng Zheng, Guoqiang Wang, Jingtong Zheng, Fang Wang

“…Columbianetin (CBT) is derived from the root of the Chinese herb Radix Angelicae Pubescentis for treating inflammatory diseases. …”
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Protective Role of Picralima nitida Seed Extract in High-Fat High-Fructose-Fed Rats by Opeyemi Christianah De Campos, Daniel Ikpomwosa Osaigbovo, Titilayo Ifeoluwa Bisi-Adeniyi, Franklyn Nonso Iheagwam, Solomon Oladapo Rotimi, Shalom Nwodo Chinedu

“…Picralima nitida is a therapeutic herb used in ethnomedicine for the management of several disease conditions including diabetes. …”
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An Integrated Approach Exploring the Synergistic Mechanism of Herbal Pairs in a Botanical Dietary Supplement: A Case Study of a Liver Protection Health Food by Liang Chen, Chun Hu, Molly Hood, Juntao Kan, Xiaona Gan, Xue Zhang, Yi Zhang, Jun Du

“…Herbal pairs are used as a bridge between single herb and polyherbal formulas in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to provide rationale for complicated TCM formulas. …”
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STUDY ON IN VITRO PROPAGATION AND DEVELOPMENT GROWTH OF GYNOSTEMMA PUBESCENS IN THE GREENHOUSE CONDITION by Nguyễn Thị Thanh Hằng, Lê Ái Vân, Đinh Văn Khiêm, Hoàng Văn Cương, Nguyễn Thị Phượng Hoàng, Phan Xuân Huyên

“…The Gynostemma pubescens plant, which is distributed mainly over the northern provinces, is a valuable and beneficial herb for human health. In this study, we investigated in vitro propagation and cultivation to evaluate the growth and development of Gynostemma pubescens in greenhouse conditions at Dalat city, Lamdong province. …”
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Identification of quality markers and mechanisms of Anzi Tiaochong Fang in the treatment of antiphospholipid syndrome-related recurrent pregnancy loss: chemical analysis, network p... by Shan He, Fei Ma, Jia Li, Da-yan Liu, Zhi-wei Wang, Peng-dian Chen, Jia-man Wu, Hong Chang, Yan Ning

“…APS-RPL targets were identified using databases such as HERB, similarity ensemble approach, PharmMapper, Swiss Target Prediction, Gene Expression Omnibus, Genecards, and DisGeNET. …”
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Anti-obesity mechanisms elucidation of essential oil components from Artemisiae Argyi Folium (Aiye) by the integration of GC-MS, network pharmacology, and molecular docking by Yongxiang Liu, Jinhai Luo, Maninder Meenu, Baojun Xu

“…Artemisiae Argyi Folium (Aiye), a Chinese herb used as both food and medicine, exhibits potent anti-obesity effects. …”
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Total flavonoids isolated from Eucommia ulmoides can alleviate bone loss and regulate intestinal microbiota in ovariectomized rats by Baocang Yin, Baocang Yin, Mingzhen Yang, Mingzhen Yang, Bowen Wang, Bowen Wang, Yun Zhang, Yun Zhang, Ningli Li, Ningli Li, Qin Li, Yingying Li, Cory J. Xian, Tiejun Li, Tiejun Li, Yuankun Zhai, Yuankun Zhai

“…Ethnopharmacological relevanceEucommia ulmoides, recognized as a traditional Chinese medicinal herb, can tonify liver and kidney and strengthen bones and muscles. …”
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