Anticolitic Effect of Viscum coloratum through Suppression of Mast Cell Activation.

In conclusion, VCE exerts anticolitic action through inhibiting the activation of mast cells. Therefore, VCE may be useful as a phytomedicine or functional food for inflammatory bowel disease.
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Source: The American Journal of Chinese Medicine - January 7, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Yoo JM, Park KI, Ma JY Tags: Am J Chin Med Source Type: research