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   Optimization of the extraction process for the seven bioactive compounds in Yukmijihwang‑tang, an herbal formula, using response surface methodology

   Jung‑Hoon Kim, Hyeun‑Kyoo Shin, Chang‑Seob Seo

   pp. 606–613 · DOI: 10.4103/0973-1296.139798 · 2014

   Background: Yukmijihwang‑tang (YJT) contains multiple bioactive compounds. Heat‑reflux extraction was employed and optimized for the extraction of the bioactive compounds in YJT. Objective: The determination of optimal c…

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   Effect of whole plant of Rostellularia diffusa Willd. on experimental stress in mice

   Mandipati Nagasirisha, T. S. Mohamed Saleem

   pp. 614–621 · DOI: 10.4103/0973-1296.139799 · 2014

   Background: Rostellularia diffusa is an unexplored medicinal plant used as brain tonic in traditional medicine system. Objective: This study was designed to investigate the antioxidant and anti‑stress potential of R. dif…

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   Signal transducer and activators of transcription 3 regulates cryptotanshinone‑induced apoptosis in human mucoepidermoid carcinoma cells

   Hyun‑Ju Yu, Chul Park, Sun‑Ju Kim, Nam‑Pyo Cho, Sung‑Dae Cho

   pp. 622–629 · DOI: 10.4103/0973-1296.139802 · 2014

   Background: Cryptotanshinone (CT) is a biologically active compound from the root of Salvia miltiorrhiza that has been reported to induce apoptosis in various cancer cell lines; but, it has not yet been fully explored in…

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   Identification of natural inhibitors against angiotensin I converting enzyme for cardiac safety using induced fit docking and MM‑GBSA studies

   Balakrishnan Vijayakumar, Subramani Parasuraman, Ramasamy Raveendran, Devadasan Velmurugan

   pp. 639–644 · DOI: 10.4103/0973-1296.139809 · 2014

   Background: Cleistanthins A and B are isolated compounds from the leaves of Cleistanthus collinus Roxb (Euphorbiaceae). This plant is poisonous in nature which causes cardiovascular abnormalities such as hypotension, non…

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   Lactobacilli‑fermented Hwangryunhaedoktang has enhanced anti‑inflammatory effects mediated by the suppression of MAPK signaling pathway in LPS‑stimulated RAW 264.7 cells

   You‑Chang Oh, Yun Hee Jeong, Won‑Kyung Cho, Kwang Jin Lee, Taesoo Kim, Jin Yeul Ma

   pp. 645–654 · DOI: 10.4103/0973-1296.139815 · 2014

   Background: Hwangryunhaedoktang (HR) has been traditionally used in oriental medicine as a drug for the treatment of melena, hemoptysis, and apoplexy. Objective: We investigated whether HR and lactobacilli‑fermented HRs …

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   Anti‑cancer effects of Kochia scoparia fruit in human breast cancer cells

   Hye‑Yeon Han, Hyungwoo Kim, Yong Hae Son, Guemsan Lee, Sung-Hee Jeong, Mi Heon Ryu

   pp. 661–667 · DOI: 10.4103/0973-1296.139812 · 2014

   Background: The fruit of Kochia scoparia Scharder is widely used as a medicinal ingredient for the treatment of dysuria and skin diseases in China, Japan and Korea. Especially, K. scoparia had been used for breast masses…

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   Effects of rhamnocitrin 4‑β‑D‑galactopyranoside, isolated from Astragalus hamosus on toxicity models in vitro

   Magdalena Kondeva‑Burdina, Ilina Krasteva, Mitka Mitcheva

   pp. S487–S492 · DOI: 10.4103/0973-1296.139778 · 2014

   Background: Astragalus hamosus L. (Fabaceae) is used in herbal medicine as emollient, demulcent, phrodisiac, diuretic, laxative, and good for inflammation, ulcers, and leukoderma. It is useful in treating irritation of t…

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   Efficacy evaluation of Bauhinia variegata L. stem bark powder as adjunct therapy in chronic Staphylococcus aureus mastitis in goat

   Jeevan Ranjan Dash, Tapas Kumar Sar, Indranil Samanta, Subodh Pal, Madhuchhanda Khan, Nimai Chand Patra, Uttam Sarkar, Asit Kumar Maji, Tapan Kumar Mandal

   pp. S512–S513 · DOI: 10.4103/0973-1296.139786 · 2014

   Objective: The objective was to study the effect of Bauhinia variegata L. stem bark powder as adjunct therapy in chronic Staphylococcus aureus mastitis in goat. Materials and Methods: Mastitis was induced by intracistern…

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   The Pavonia xanthogloea (Ekman, Malvaceae): Phenolic compounds quantification, anti‑oxidant and cytotoxic effect on human lymphocytes cells

   Clarice Pinheiro Mostardeiro, Marco Aurélio Mostardeiro, Ademir Farias Morel, Raul Moreira Oliveira, Alencar Kolinski Machado, Pauline Ledur, Francine Carla Cadoná, Ubiratan Flores da Silva, Ivana Beatrice Mânica da Cruz

   pp. S630–S637 · DOI: 10.4103/0973-1296.139804 · 2014

   Introduction: Pavonia xanthogloea is traditionally used as an antimicrobial and anti‑tumour medicine in Southern Brazilian region. However, investigations about this species are still incipient. Hypothesis Tested: The st…

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   Antinociceptive effect of Encholirium spectabile: A Bromeliaceae from the Brazilian caatinga biome

   Sarah Raquel Gomes de Lima-Saraiva, Juliane Cabral Silva, Carla Rodrigues Cardoso Branco, Alexsandro Branco, Elba Lúcia Cavalcanti Amorim, Jackson Roberto Guedes da Silva Almeida

   pp. 655–660 · DOI: 10.4103/0973-1296.139817 · 2014

   Background: Encholirium spectabile is a species found in outcrops rocky throughout the Brazilian Caatinga. Objective: This study was carried out to evaluate the antinociceptive effects of ethanolic extract of the leaves …

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