Do recent research studies validate the medicinal plants used in British Columbia, Canada for pet diseases and wild animals taken into temporary care?
Publication date: 23 May 2019Source: Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 236Author(s): Cheryl LansAbstractEthnopharmacological relevanceThere are insufficient safe and effective treatments for chronic pain in pets. In cases such as osteoarthritis there is no commercially available cure and veterinarians use NSAIDs to manage pain. Pet owners may have to plan for a lifetime of plant-based treatment for the conditions that lead to chronic pain in pets. Phytopharmacotherapies have the advantage of being less toxic, cheap or free, readily available, are more likely to be safe for long-term use and have the potential to reset t...
Source: Journal of Ethnopharmacology - March 20, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research
Phenolic Composition and Antioxidant Activities of Saskatoon Berry Fruit and Pomace
Publication date: Available online 18 March 2019Source: Food ChemistryAuthor(s): Daniela Ribeiro de Souza, Jamie L. Willems, Nicholas H. LowAbstractTotal phenolic chromatographic indices (TPCI) of three commercially grown saskatoon berry varieties and a pomace from commercial juice production were determined. Northline was shown to have the highest TPCI of 504.2 mg/100 g FW. These results agreed with total phenolic content results for these varieties. The TPCI of the commercial pomace was 404.2 mg/100 g pomace indicating that a significant concentration of phenolics were present in this co-product, showing the commercial r...
Source: Food Chemistry - March 18, 2019 Category: Food Science Source Type: research
[ASAP] Elucidation of Infusion-Induced Changes in the Key Odorants and Aroma Profile of Iranian Endemic Borage ( < italic toggle="yes" > Echium amoenum < /italic > ) Herbal Tea
Journal of Agricultural and Food ChemistryDOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.9b00531 (Source: Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry)
Source: Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry - February 22, 2019 Category: Food Science Authors: Asghar Amanpour, Oscar Zannou, Hasim Kelebek, Serkan Selli Source Type: research
Do recent research studies validate the medicinal plants used in British Columbia, Canada for immune-mediated and other problems in pets?
ConclusionThe injuries treated in pets in British Columbia included abscesses, sprains and abrasions. Dogs were also treated with medicinal plants for rheumatoid arthritis, joint pain and articular cartilage injuries. More than 40 plants were used. Anal gland problems were treated with Allium sativum L., Aloe vera L., Calendula officinalis L., Plantago major L., Ulmus fulva Michx., Urtica dioica L. and the lichen Usnea longissima Ach. Antioxidants in plants, such as diarctigenin from Arctium lappa, used in ethnoveterinary medicine for rheumatoid arthritis and joint pain in pets are said to be of use in treating pathologica...
Source: Journal of Ethnopharmacology - February 15, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research
Potential of Borage flower aqueous extract as an environmentally sustainable corrosion inhibitor for acid corrosion of mild steel: Electrochemical and theoretical studies
Publication date: 1 March 2019Source: Journal of Molecular Liquids, Volume 277Author(s): Ali Dehghani, Ghasem Bahlakeh, Bahram Ramezanzadeh, Mohammad RamezanzadehAbstractThe presence of numerous active compounds like lactic acid, nicotinic acid, and carotene in the Borage flower extract (BFE) converted it to a potent source of powerful sustainable compounds for mild steel (MS) corrosion mitigation in the solution of 1 M hydrochloric acid. The corrosion inhibition mechanism was assessed by potentiodynamic polarization (PPL) and the impact of inhibitor content and exposure time on the inhibition extent of the BFE was inves...
Source: Journal of Molecular Liquids - January 12, 2019 Category: Molecular Biology Source Type: research
The prevalence and predictors of herbal medicines usage among adult rheumatoid arthritis patients: A case-control study.
CONCLUSION: This study showed that more than half of RA patients used herbal medicines. All herbal medicines (thyme, chamomile, borage, lavender, ginger, and cinnamon) had anti-inflammatory effects. Yet, further studies have to be conducted to evaluate the efficacy and safety of herbal medicines usage in RA patients.
PMID: 30477843 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Complementary Therapies in Medicine)
Source: Complementary Therapies in Medicine - November 29, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Rambod M, Nazarinia M, Raieskarimian F Tags: Complement Ther Med Source Type: research
The effect of borage (Echium amoenum) on the mouse heart and hematology parameters.
CONCLUSION: This article was suggested that the borage did not make significant damages to heart tissue in mice model. In hematology factors significant changes was observed in erythrocytes and related parameters. Therefore, hematotoxicity of consumption this plant should be considered at high doses.
PMID: 30394224 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Cardiovascular and Hematological Disorders Drug Targets)
Source: Cardiovascular and Hematological Disorders Drug Targets - November 7, 2018 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Tags: Cardiovasc Hematol Disord Drug Targets Source Type: research
The Sources of Essential Fatty Acids for Allergic and Cancer Patients; a Connection with Insight into Mammalian Target of Rapamycin: A Narrative Review
Conclusions: According to the concept of Traditional Iranian Medicine therapy, in
contrast to Cold-nature oils, EFA supplementation with the sources of Hot-nature oilsis not suitable for the treatment
of atopic and cancerous diseases.
PMID: 30255691 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention)
Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention - September 28, 2018 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Asian Pac J Cancer Prev Source Type: research
Spectrophotometric and tandem mass spectroscopic analysis of Indian borage (Plectranthus amboinicus (Lour.) Spreng.) for its polyphenolics characterization
Publication date: Available online 26 April 2018Source: Beni-Suef University Journal of Basic and Applied SciencesAuthor(s): C.T. Sulaiman, M. Deepak, Indira BalachandranAbstractPlectranthus amboinicus (Lour.) Spreng. has been used for the treatment of many diseases in traditional Indian systems of medicine. In the present study, Polyphenolic profiling was carried out in leaves of P. amboinicus using spectrophotometric and mass spectroscopic analyses. The total Polyphenolics of different extracts such as ethanol, acetone and n-butanol were estimated spectrophotometrically and major phenolic compounds of ethanol extract was...
Source: Beni Suef University Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences - July 11, 2018 Category: Science Source Type: research
The problem of misidentification between edible and poisonous wild plants: Reports from the Mediterranean area.
Abstract
Today, in many European countries, people are looking for wild edible plants to experience new tastes and flavors, by following the new trend of being green and environmentally friendly. Young borage and spinach leaves can be easily confused by inexpert pickers with those of other plants, including poisonous ones, such as Mandragora autumnalis Bertol. (mandrake) or Digitalis purpurea L. (foxglove), common in southern and northern Italy respectively. In the last twenty years, several cases of intoxication by accidental ingestion of mandrake and foxglove have been reported. The purpose of this work ...
Source: Food and Chemical Toxicology - May 10, 2018 Category: Food Science Authors: Cornara L, Smeriglio A, Frigerio J, Labra M, Di Gristina E, Denaro M, Mora E, Trombetta D Tags: Food Chem Toxicol Source Type: research
Spectrophotometric and Tandem mass spectroscopic analysis of Indian borage (Plectranthus amboinicus (Lour.) Spreng.) for its Polyphenolics characterization
Publication date: Available online 26 April 2018 Source:Beni-Suef University Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences Author(s): C.T. Sulaiman, M. Deepak, Indira Balachandran Plectranthus amboinicus (Lour.) Spreng. has been used for the treatment of many diseases in traditional Indian systems of medicine. In the present study, Poly phenolic profiling was carried out in leaves of P. amboinicus using spectrophotometric and mass spectroscopic analyses. The total Polyphenolics of different extracts such as ethanol, acetone and n-butanol were estimated spectrophotometrically and major phenolic compounds of ethanol extract was...
Source: Beni Suef University Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences - April 27, 2018 Category: Science Source Type: research
Phytochemical and anti-inflammatory activities of aqueous leaf extract of Indian borage (oregano) on rats induced with inflammation.
CONCLUSION: Our study thus reveals that the extract might be an active, natural and non-toxic drug lead against endotoxaemia-induced inflammation and toxicity.
PMID: 29630520 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Cancer Biomarkers)
Source: Cancer Biomarkers - April 11, 2018 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Cancer Biomark Source Type: research
Borage officinalis L. attenuates UVB-induced skin photodamage via regulation of AP-1 and Nrf2/ARE pathway in normal human dermal fibroblasts and promotion of collagen synthesis in hairless mice.
In this study, we examined the protective effects of BO against skin photodamage in UVB-exposed normal human dermal fibroblasts (NHDFs) in vitro and hairless mice in vivo. BO downregulated the expression of MMP-1, MMP-3, and IL-6, and enhanced TGF-β1 by modulating activator protein (AP-1) and nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2/antioxidant response element (Nrf2/ARE) signaling in UVB-irradiated NHDFs. We also found that dietary BO reduced wrinkle formation, epidermal thickness, and erythema in UVB-exposed skin. Moreover, skin hydration and collagen synthesis were improved by dietary BO treatment. Our results demon...
Source: Experimental Gerontology - February 27, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Seo SA, Park B, Hwang E, Shin YK, Park SY, Zhang M, Yi TH Tags: Exp Gerontol Source Type: research
Nutraceuticals and skin appearance: Is there any evidence to support this growing trend?
Abstract
The rise of the nutraceutical market, specifically oral nutrition supplements claiming to improve skin appearance, is striking. This paper aims to examine the published scientific evidence for beneficial effects of nutraceuticals on skin appearance. An overview of skin physiology and intrinsic and extrinsic ageing is provided which underlies the potential physiological processes nutraceuticals purport to counter. Common ingredients used are explored. Some of these (vitamins A, C, B2, B3, B7, copper, iodine, zinc) have authorised skin‐related health claims, but many do not. Current evidence for those without exis...
Source: Nutrition Bulletin - February 13, 2018 Category: Nutrition Authors: A. Spiro, S. Lockyer Tags: Review Source Type: research
