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Clinical benefits and pharmacology of scutellarin: A comprehensive review
Publication date: Available online 6 May 2018Source: Pharmacology & TherapeuticsAuthor(s): Liping Wang, Qiang MaAbstractStroke and myocardial infarction are among the most common causes of mortality and disability in the world. The ischemic injury underlying these illnesses is complex, involving intricate interplays among many biological functions including energy metabolism, vascular regulation, hemodynamics, oxidative stress, inflammation, platelet activation, and tissue repair that take place in a context- and time-dependent manner. The current drug therapy of choice is to timely resupply the blood to the ischemic tissu...
Source: Pharmacology and Therapeutics - July 6, 2018 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research

Identification of baicalin from Bofutsushosan and Daisaikoto as a potent inducer of glucose uptake and modulator of insulin signaling-associated pathways
Publication date: Available online 14 August 2018Source: Journal of Food and Drug AnalysisAuthor(s): Yu-Ting Kuo, Chih-Chan Lin, Hsiao-Tzu Kuo, Jui-Hsiang Hung, Ching-Hsuan Liu, Alagie Jassey, Ming-Hong Yen, Shu-Jing Wu, Liang-Tzung LinAbstractType 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a chronic disease characterized by hyperglycemia that can lead to long-term complications including heart diseases, stroke, retinopathy, and renal failure. Treatment strategies include stimulating glucose uptake and controlling blood glucose level. Bofutsushosan (BOF) and Daisaikoto (DAI) are two herb-based kampo medicines that have been demonstrate...
Source: Journal of Food and Drug Analysis - August 14, 2018 Category: Food Science Source Type: research

A clinical review of the effectiveness of tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) against cardiovascular dysfunction and related metabolic syndrome
In conclusion, consuming fresh tomato supplements may contribute to the prevention of obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular dysfunctions through positively affecting biochemical pathways associated with these conditions.
Source: Journal of Herbal Medicine - October 5, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Dioscin: a diverse acting natural compound with therapeutic potential in metabolic diseases, cancer, inflammation and infections
Publication date: Available online 10 October 2018Source: Pharmacological ResearchAuthor(s): Xufeng Tao, Lianhong Yin, Lina Xu, Jinyong PengAbstractCurrently, the numbers of patients with cancer, fibrosis, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, stroke and osteoporosis are increasing fast and fast. It’s critical necessary to discovery lead compounds for new drug development. Dioscin, one active compound in some medicinal plants, has anti-inflammation, immunoregulation, hypolipidemic, anti-viral, anti-fungal and anti-allergic effects. In recent years, dioscin has reached more and more attention with its potent effects to treat ...
Source: Pharmacological Research - October 11, 2018 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research

Tannins and Vascular Complications of Diabetes: An update
ConclusionThis review focuses on the role of various tannins in prevention and management of diabetic complications like diabetic nephropathy, diabetic neuropathy, diabetic retinopathy and diabetic cardiomyopathy. It will researchers to find some leads for the development of new cost effective therapy using dietary source for the management of diabetic complications.Graphical abstract
Source: Phytomedicine - October 23, 2018 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research

Herbal Approach for Management of Atherosclerosis: a Review
AbstractPurpose of ReviewSummarize of the reports on antioxidants especially from herbal sources which battle oxidative stress might be proficient to forestall and repair the free radical –prompted vascular damages in overseeing of atherosclerosis.Recent FindingsAtherosclerosis is the one of the fundamental reason for hypertension, stroke, myocardial localized necrosis, and numerous other cardiovascular illnesses. Atherosclerosis associated path physiological factors like hypercholesterolemia, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and smoking actuates oxidative stress which are characterized by excessive oxidation and imprope...
Source: Current Atherosclerosis Reports - February 28, 2019 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

Impact of Active Antihyperglycemic Components as herbal therapy for Preventive Health Care Management of Diabetes.
Abstract Diabetes is a metabolic hyperglycemic condition that progressively develops, effect small and large sensory fibers in affected population. It has various complications as hypertension, coronary artery disease, stroke, blindness, kidney disease as well as peripheral neuropathy. Sulfonylureas, thiazolidinediones, metformin, biguanidine, acarbose and insulin are commonly used drugs by diabetic patients, but these all have certain side effects. Even metformin, that is known as the miracle drug for diabetes has been found to be associated with side effects, as during treatment it involves complications with ey...
Source: Current Molecular Medicine - February 19, 2019 Category: Molecular Biology Authors: Kashyap H, Gupta S, Bist R Tags: Curr Mol Med Source Type: research

Applications of Pueraria lobata in treating diabetics and reducing alcohol drinking
This article reviews recent application of P. lobota in the treatment of diabetics and in reducing alcohol drinking. In view of its low toxicity profile, P. lobota stands an excellent chance to be developed as a phytomedicine for treating human diseases.
Source: Chinese Herbal Medicines - April 6, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Plant-Derived Alkaloids: The Promising Disease-Modifying Agents for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Conclusion This paper summarizes the current findings regarding the anti-colitis activity of plant-derived alkaloids and shows how these alkaloids exhibit significant and beneficial effects in alleviating colonic inflammation. These natural alkaloids are not only promising agents for IBD treatment but are also components for developing new wonder drugs. However, the underlying molecular mechanisms or toxicological evaluation of most plant-derived alkaloids still require much scientific research, and their actual efficacies for IBD patients have not been verified well in field research. Thus, further clinical trials to elu...
Source: Frontiers in Pharmacology - April 11, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research

Ability to Suppress TGF- β-Activated Myofibroblast Differentiation Distinguishes the Anti-pulmonary Fibrosis Efficacy of Two Danshen-Containing Chinese Herbal Medicine Prescriptions
Conclusion: This study suggests that a clinically efficacious cardiovascular Chinese herbal medicine (DLP) can be successfully repurposed to treat a lung disease in pulmonary fibrosis guided by TCM theory. Our comparative study between DLP and DHP demonstrated a critical requirement of suppressing both pro-inflammatory and pro-fibrotic pathways for the treatment of pulmonary fibrosis, supporting that a multi-component prescription capable of “removing both phlegm and blood stasis” will better achieve co-protection of heart and lung in PHD. Introduction Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a chronic ...
Source: Frontiers in Pharmacology - April 23, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research

Flavonoids in hypertension: a brief review of the underlying mechanisms.
Abstract Flavonoids are a diverse group of bioactive polyphenolic compounds abundant in dietary plants and herbs. Regular consumption of flavonoids exerts cardio-vasculoprotective effects and may reduce the onset or progression of many cardiovascular diseases, particularly hypertension. Observational studies suggest inverse associations among either of these three combinations: a) anthocyanin intake and risk of myocardial infarction (MI), b) flavanone intake and risk of ischemic stroke and c) flavonol intake and risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus. Human randomized controlled trials (RCTs) show that catechins and que...
Source: Current Opinion in Pharmacology - May 14, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Maaliki D, Shaito AA, Pintus G, El-Yazbi A, Eid AH Tags: Curr Opin Pharmacol Source Type: research

Ethnopharmacological importance and medical applications of Myrothamnus flabellifolius Welw. (Myrothamnaceae)-A review
ConclusionIt is envisaged that the current review will add value to more scientific research on M. flabellifolius and enhance/promote the increased interest in the sustainable commercialization of M. flabellifolius herbal tea as well as lead to the validation of unverified ethnobotanical claims.Graphical abstract
Source: Journal of Ethnopharmacology - January 19, 2020 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research

Practices of Adults in a Periurban Community of the Ho Municipality on Prevention of Hypertension.
Conclusion: Education on hypertension should be intensified, and emphasis should be laid on regular exercised and strict dietary restrictions that ensure reduction in hypertension risk. Healthcare authorities should engage hypertensive clients to desist from the intake of herbal medications whose actual composition has not been scientifically determined. PMID: 32395336 [PubMed]
Source: International Journal of Hypertension - May 14, 2020 Category: Cardiology Tags: Int J Hypertens Source Type: research

Evidence Base of Clinical Studies on Qi Gong: A Bibliometric Analysis.
CONCLUSIONS: Qigong research publications have been increasing gradually. Reports on study types, participants, Qigong Intervention, and outcomes are diverse and inconsistent. There is an urgent need to develop a set of reporting standards for various interventions of Qigong. Further trials of high methodological quality with sufficient sample size and real world studies are needed to verify the effects of Qigong in health and disease management. PMID: 32444061 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Complementary Therapies in Medicine - April 30, 2020 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Zhang YP, Hu RX, Han M, Lai BY, Liang SB, Chen BJ, Robinson N, Chen K, Liu JP Tags: Complement Ther Med Source Type: research