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He Chunnian, Peng Yong, Feng Yuxiong, Peng Bing, Wang Zhe, Xiao Peigen

pp. 98–101 · DOI: 10.4103/0973-1296.99290 · 2012

Background: Radix Paeoniae Alba, Radix Paeoniae Rubra, and Cortex Moutan are important Chinese herbs. Their bioactivities and efficacies are similar. However, they have different superior benefits clinically; so, a compr…

Ki-Shuk Shim, Ju-Seop Kang, Min-Ho Lee, Jin Yeul Ma

pp. 184–191 · DOI: 10.4103/0973-1296.99282 · 2012

Background: Selaginella tamariscina has been traditionally used in Korea for treating hematochezia, hematuria, and prolapse of the anus. The aim of this study was to evaluate the inhibitory effect of Selaginella tamarisc…

Suwimol Sapwarobol, Sirichai Adisakwattana, Sawitree Changpeng, Wilwan Ratanawachirin, Kanokporn Tanruttanawong, Waridtha Boonyarit

pp. 192–196 · DOI: 10.4103/0973-1296.99283 · 2012

Background: The consumption of a high carbohydrate diet may be associated with an increased risk of type 2 diabetes and obesity. Previous studies in vitro have revealed that grape seed extract (GSE) inhibited the intesti…

Simin Zhou, Yujie Wang, Huaijun Tian, Qingyuan Huang, Yuqi Gao, Gang Zhang

pp. 197–201 · DOI: 10.4103/0973-1296.99284 · 2012

Background: Panax notoginseng (PN) is one of the most commonly used Chinese herbal drugs. Panax notoginseng saponins (PNS) is the main effective components of PN. However, the anti- fatigue effect of PNS in plateau-condi…

Qiaoli Gu, Yan Cai, Chen Huang, Qin Shi, Huilin Yang

pp. 202–208 · DOI: 10.4103/0973-1296.99285 · 2012

Background: Curcumin is a phenolic natural product isolated from the rhizome of Curcuma longa (turmeric) and has effects on bone health and fat formation. The bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are multipotent cel…

Tonny Cley Campos Leite, Amanda Reges de Sena, Tânia Regina dos Santos Silva, Andrea Karla Almeida dos Santos, Ana Paula Trovatti Uetanabaro, Alexsandro Branco

pp. 209–214 · DOI: 10.4103/0973-1296.99286 · 2012

Background: Marcetia genera currently comprises 29 species, with approximately 90% inhabiting Bahia (Brazil), and most are endemic to the highlands of the Chapada Diamantina (Bahia). Among the species, only M. taxifolia …

Linghong Liang, Xiangyang Wu, Maomao Zhu, Weiguo Zhao, Fang Li, Ye Zou, Liuqing Yang

pp. 215–224 · DOI: 10.4103/0973-1296.99287 · 2012

Background: Mulberry (Morus, Moraceae) is widely distributed in the temperate, subtropical, or tropical regions of the world, while there are no conclusive reports on the chemical composition, nutritional value, and anti…

Jian Zhong Yu, Xian-Lin Wu, Bin Yu, Cong-qi Dai, Kang-Li Liu, Qian Guo-Qiang, Guang X. Zhou, Su H. Lu, Da H. Ju, Xiao Y. Chen

pp. 225–230 · DOI: 10.4103/0973-1296.99288 · 2012

Objective: To investigate the anticancer effects of desacetyluvaricin (DES) on hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in vitro, and to study its mechanism. Materials and Methods: Using DES and cisplatin (DDP) to intervene the ce…

Jin Bae Weon, Bohyoung Lee, Bo-Ra Yun, Jiwoo Lee, Choong Je Ma

pp. 231–236 · DOI: 10.4103/0973-1296.99289 · 2012

Background: Cynanchum paniculatum Kitagawa belongs to Asclepiadaceae and was used in traditional medicine to invigorate blood, alleviate edema, relieve pain, and relieve toxicity for a long time. Objective: A novel and r…

Mueen Ahmed KK

pp. 181–181 · DOI: 10.4103/0973-1296.99280 · 2012

Ian Edwin Cock

pp. 182–183 · DOI: 10.4103/0973-1296.99281 · 2012

Despite the enormous potential of plants and the long history of medicinal plant usage, the field of pharmacognosy remains relatively under studied. It has been estimated that <10% of the approximately 300,000–500,000 sp…