MedWorm.com provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest items from the 'Chinese Medicine' source. Sat, 20 Mar 2010 13:57:20 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3367188&cid=s_34059_8_f&fid=34059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cmjournal.org%2Fcontent%2F5%2F1%2F9 Conclusion The present study demonstrates a successful application of EST analysis in the discovery of transcripts involved in the secondary metabolite biosynthesis and the developmental regulation of G. lucidum. (Source: Chinese Medicine) Chinese Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3367188 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3367188 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3367187&cid=s_34059_8_f&fid=34059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cmjournal.org%2Fcontent%2F5%2F1%2F10 The author has withdrawn this article [1] from the public domain because they did not have permission to use the data that was presented within. In the light of this situation, BioMed Central regrets that this article is no longer available. The author apologises to all parties for the inconvenience. (Source: Chinese Medicine) Chinese Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3367187 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3367187 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3295673&cid=s_34059_8_f&fid=34059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cmjournal.org%2Fcontent%2F5%2F1%2F8 Conclusion A quality assurance program has been developed for the preparation of a standardized 20-herb formulation for use in the clinical studies for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The procedures developed in the present study will serve as a protocol for other poly-herbal Chinese medicine studies. (Source: Chinese Medicine) Chinese Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3295673 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3295673 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3260431&cid=s_34059_8_f&fid=34059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cmjournal.org%2Fcontent%2F5%2F1%2F6 Conclusion: In four-week use of DJT, no renal tubular damage, no severe incidences of AEs and adverse drug reactions (ADRs) were observed. The present study obtained safety data from active surveillance of DJT. (Source: Chinese Medicine) Chinese Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3260431 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3260431 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3221682&cid=s_34059_8_f&fid=34059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cmjournal.org%2Fcontent%2F5%2F1%2F5 Conclusion: Current evidence is insufficient to show that Guasha is effective in pain management. Further RCTs are warranted and methodological quality should be improved. (Source: Chinese Medicine) Chinese Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3221682 Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3221682 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3218000&cid=s_34059_8_f&fid=34059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cmjournal.org%2Fcontent%2F5%2F1%2F4 Conclusions: This study provides the first chromatographic fingerprint to assess the quality of mycelial AC. (Source: Chinese Medicine) Chinese Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3218000 Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3218000 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3195082&cid=s_34059_8_f&fid=34059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cmjournal.org%2Fcontent%2F5%2F1%2F3 Conclusion The ethyl acetate extract of Desmodium gangeticum root protects the myocardium against ischemia-reperfusion-induced damage in rats. The effects of the extract may be related to the inhibition of lipid peroxidation. (Source: Chinese Medicine) Chinese Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3195082 Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3195082 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3130747&cid=s_34059_8_f&fid=34059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cmjournal.org%2Fcontent%2F4%2F1%2F25 This article reports a survey conducted in Hong Kong on the cancer patients' attitudes towards Chinese medicine treatment. Methods Cancer patients from three Chinese medicine clinics and one oncology clinic were interviewed with a structured questionnaire. Results Of a total of 786 participants included in the study, 42.9% used Western medicine only; 57.1% used at least one form of Chinese medicine; 5 participants used Chinese medicine only; and 56.5% used Chinese medicine before/during/after Western medicine treatment. Commonly used Western medicine and Chinese medicine treatments included chemotherapy (63.7%), radiotherapy (62.0%), surgery (57.6%), Chinese herbal medicine (53.9%) and Chinese dietary therapy (9.5%). Participants receiving chemotherapy used Chinese medicine (63.3%) more th... Chinese Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3130747 Wed, 30 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3130747 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3109098&cid=s_34059_8_f&fid=34059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cmjournal.org%2Fcontent%2F4%2F1%2F24 Conclusion Pattern differentiation based on both explained and optimum available information (F% and N%-cutoff) is more accurate than using explained and available information without cutoff (F% and N%). Both F% and N%-cutoff should be used as PDA's objective criteria to perform Zang-fu single pattern differentiation. (Source: Chinese Medicine) Chinese Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3109098 Mon, 21 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3109098 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3034994&cid=s_34059_8_f&fid=34059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cmjournal.org%2Fcontent%2F4%2F1%2F23 Conclusion The present study indicates that Kombucha may repair damage caused by environmental pollutants such as TCE and may be beneficial to patient suffering from renal impairment. (Source: Chinese Medicine) Chinese Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3034994 Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3034994 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3020125&cid=s_34059_8_f&fid=34059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cmjournal.org%2Fcontent%2F4%2F1%2F21 This article provides an overview of some recent patents that cover the extraction of DNA from medicinal materials, the amplification of DNA using improved reaction conditions, the generation of DNA sequences and fingerprints, and the development of high-throughput authentication methods. It also briefly explains why these patents have been granted. (Source: Chinese Medicine) Chinese Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3020125 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3020125 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2917586&cid=s_34059_8_f&fid=34059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cmjournal.org%2Fcontent%2F4%2F1%2F20 This article reviews the pharmacological effects of ginseng leaf-stem on some diseases and adverse effects due to excessive consumption. Ginseng leaf-stem extract contains numerous active ingredients, such as ginsenosides, polysaccharides, triterpenoids, flavonoids, volatile oils, polyacetylenic alcohols, peptides, amino acids and fatty acids. The extract contains larger amounts of the same active ingredients than the root. These active ingredients produce multifaceted pharmacological effects on the central nervous system, as well as on the cardiovascular, reproductive and metabolic systems. Ginseng leaf-stem extract also has anti-fatigue, anti-hyperglycemic, anti-obesity, anti-cancer, anti-oxidant and anti-aging properties. In normal use, ginseng leaf-stem extract is quite safe; adverse e... Chinese Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2917586 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2917586 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2829606&cid=s_34059_8_f&fid=34059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cmjournal.org%2Fcontent%2F4%2F1%2F19 Conclusion Using the Caco-2 cell monolayer model, the present study finds that compounds (E)-4-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)but-3-en-1-yl linoleate (1), (E)-4-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)but-3-en-1-yl oleate (2) and (E)-4-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)but-3-en-1-yl palmitate (3) originated from Prasaplai preparation (a Thai herbal formula) may be transported through a facilitated mechanism and serve as pro-drugs to increase the compound D level in the blood. (Source: Chinese Medicine) Chinese Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2829606 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2829606 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2815918&cid=s_34059_8_f&fid=34059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cmjournal.org%2Fcontent%2F4%2F1%2F18 This article provides an overview on the regulations of Chinese medicinal materials (CMMs) in various countries and regions. Harmonization of CMM monographs would provide standards for the quality control of CMM products and play an important role in the modernization and globalization of Chinese medicine. A harmonized regulatory system would improve the quality of CMMs thereby ensuring the safety of the products and assisting Chinese medicine practitioners in their practice. The fast growing demand worldwide for traditional medicines calls for harmonized monographic standards to safeguard the safety and quality of CMM products. (Source: Chinese Medicine) Chinese Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2815918 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2815918 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2798098&cid=s_34059_8_f&fid=34059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cmjournal.org%2Fcontent%2F4%2F1%2F17 Conclusion: Neither Hydrastis canadensis nor Coptis trifolia contains all the alkaloids found in Coptis chinensis used in Chinese medicine. Substitutes of this Chinese species by its American relatives are not recommended. (Source: Chinese Medicine) Chinese Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2798098 Sun, 23 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2798098 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2728109&cid=s_34059_8_f&fid=34059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cmjournal.org%2Fcontent%2F4%2F1%2F17 Conclusion Neither Hydrastis canadensis nor Coptis trifolia contains all the alkaloids found in Coptis chinensis used in Chinese medicine. Substitutes of this Chinese species by its American relatives are not recommended. (Source: Chinese Medicine) Chinese Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2728109 Sun, 23 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2728109 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2717504&cid=s_34059_8_f&fid=34059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cmjournal.org%2Fcontent%2F4%2F1%2F16 Liver fibrosis is a condition of abnormal proliferation of connective tissue due to various types of chronic liver injury often caused by viral infection and chemicals. Effective therapies against liver fibrosis are still limited. In this review, we focus on research on Chinese medicines against liver fibrosis in three categories, namely pure compounds, composite formulae and combination treatment using single compounds with composite formulae or conventional medicines. Action mechanisms of the anti-fibrosis Chinese medicines, clinical application, herbal adverse events and quality control are also reviewed. Evidence indicates that some Chinese medicines are clinically effective on liver fibrosis. Strict quality control such as research to identify and monitor the manufacturing of Chinese ... Chinese Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2717504 Wed, 19 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2717504 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2635645&cid=s_34059_8_f&fid=34059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cmjournal.org%2Fcontent%2F4%2F1%2F15 Conclusion: The present study developed a LC-MS/MS method to explore the inter- and intra-pair difference of two pairs of flavanone 7-glycoside isomers. (Source: Chinese Medicine) Chinese Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2635645 Thu, 23 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2635645 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2592336&cid=s_34059_8_f&fid=34059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cmjournal.org%2Fcontent%2F4%2F1%2F14 Conclusion Acetylshikonin isolated from Arnebia euchroma (Royle) Johnst cell suspension cultures exhibits specific in vivo and in vitro antitumor effects. (Source: Chinese Medicine) Chinese Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2592336 Fri, 10 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2592336 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2564451&cid=s_34059_8_f&fid=34059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cmjournal.org%2Fcontent%2F4%2F1%2F13 Conclusion Triptolide lowers the arthritic scores, delays the onset of collagen induced arthritis and reduces the expressions of TNF-alpha, IL-6, NF-kappaB and COX-2 in paw cartilage in arthritic rats. (Source: Chinese Medicine) Chinese Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2564451 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2564451 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2550882&cid=s_34059_8_f&fid=34059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cmjournal.org%2Fcontent%2F4%2F1%2F12 This article reviews the effects and actions of FZHY, in particular the effects observed from clinical trials in treating liver fibrosis caused by chronic hepatitis B and the actions on inhibition of hepatic stellate cell activation, protection of hepatocytes and inhibition of hepatic sinusoidal capillarization. This article also reviews the coordinated effects of the constituent herbs of FZHY and the actions of their active compounds such as salvianonic acid B (SA-B) on liver fibrosis. (Source: Chinese Medicine) Chinese Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2550882 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2550882 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2475649&cid=s_34059_8_f&fid=34059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cmjournal.org%2Fcontent%2F4%2F1%2F11 This article reviews recent findings about some of the most popular hypoglycemic herbs, such as ginseng, bitter melon and Coptis chinensis. Several popular commercially available herbal preparations are also discussed, including ADHF (anti-diabetes herbal formulation), Jiangtangkeli, YGD (Yerbe Mate-Guarana-Damiana) and BN (Byakko-ka-ninjin-to). The efficacy of hypoglycemic herbs is achieved by increasing insulin secretion, enhancing glucose uptake by adipose and muscle tissues, inhibiting glucose absorption from intestine and inhibiting glucose production from heptocytes. (Source: Chinese Medicine) Chinese Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2475649 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2475649 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2443554&cid=s_34059_8_f&fid=34059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cmjournal.org%2Fcontent%2F4%2F1%2F9 Conclusion: We demonstrated the central working principles, i.e. sedation and tonification, of Applied Kinesiology through the use of specific acupoints that have an influence on manual muscle tests. Sedation decreases RMS signal in sEMG, whereas tonification increases it. Interfering stimuli from scars were corrected by selective neural therapy. (Source: Chinese Medicine) Chinese Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2443554 Fri, 29 May 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2443554 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2443553&cid=s_34059_8_f&fid=34059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cmjournal.org%2Fcontent%2F4%2F1%2F10 This article hypothesizes that the Chinese medicine meridian system is a special channel network comprising of skin with abundant nerves and nociceptive receptors of various types, and deeper connective tissues inside the body with the flowing interstitial fluid system. These meridian channels provide efficient migratory tracks mainly due to durotaxis (also including chemotaxis) for mast cells, fibroblasts and other cells to migrate and carry out a number of physiological functions. Acupuncture acting on meridian channel causes cytoskeletal remodeling through mechanotransduction, leading to regulation of gene expression and the subsequent production of related proteins. Also, stimulation on cell surface can trigger Ca2+ activities, resulting in a cascade of intra- and inter-cellular signal... Chinese Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2443553 Fri, 29 May 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2443553 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2377608&cid=s_34059_8_f&fid=34059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cmjournal.org%2Fcontent%2F4%2F1%2F8 Conclusion: The HSTCM was validated as a generic health scale and may complement existing health measurement scales in Chinese medicine health care. (Source: Chinese Medicine) Chinese Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2377608 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2377608 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2377609&cid=s_34059_8_f&fid=34059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cmjournal.org%2Fcontent%2F4%2F1%2F7 Almost one in ten Australians has received acupuncture treatment by acupuncturists and/or medical doctors in private clinics. The majority of Australian health insurance funds offer rebates for acupuncture. Statutory regulations for acupuncture have been implemented in the State of Victoria, Australia. Six acupuncture degree courses have been approved by the Chinese Medicine Registration Board of Victoria and/or accredited by the Australian Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Association. Furthermore, a number of clinical trials of acupuncture on allergic rhinitis, pain and women's health were carried out in Australia. Recent developments of acupuncture in Australia indicate that through adequate and appropriate evaluation, acupuncture begins to integrate into mainstream health care in Austra... Chinese Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2377609 Wed, 29 Apr 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2377609 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2304371&cid=s_34059_8_f&fid=34059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cmjournal.org%2Fcontent%2F4%2F1%2F6 Conclusion ASI improved cardiac functions as measured by cardiovascular parameters. (Source: Chinese Medicine) Chinese Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2304371 Thu, 02 Apr 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2304371 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2304373&cid=s_34059_8_f&fid=34059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cmjournal.org%2Fcontent%2F4%2F1%2F5 Conclusion: The results suggest that Rhizoma Alistmatis and Radix Angelica Sinensis may have potential anti-obesity effects as they stimulate ApoA-IV transcription and reduce triglyceride formation. (Source: Chinese Medicine) Chinese Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2304373 Thu, 26 Mar 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2304373 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2221998&cid=s_34059_8_f&fid=34059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cmjournal.org%2Fcontent%2F4%2F1%2F3 Current biomedical research methods to evaluate the efficacy of Chinese medicine interventions are often conceptually incompatible with the theory and clinical practice of Chinese medicine. In this commentary, we (1) highlight the theory and principles underlying Chinese medicine clinical practice; (2) use ginseng as an example to describe clinical indications in Chinese medicine; (3) propose a framework guided by Chinese medicine theory for the evaluation of study designs in Chinese medicine research; and (4) evaluate 19 randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials of ginseng. Our analysis indicates that all 19 trials with both positive and negative results confirm the specific effects of ginseng indicated by Chinese medicine theory. Study designs guided by Chinese medicine theory ... Chinese Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2221998 Wed, 25 Feb 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2221998 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2052134&cid=s_34059_8_f&fid=34059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cmjournal.org%2Fcontent%2F3%2F1%2F17 Conclusion Acupuncture at the local acupoint ST36 or adjacent acupoints SP9 reduced the tibialis anterior electromyography muscle activity. However, acupuncture at SP9 did not decrease muscle strength while acupuncture at ST36 did. (Source: Chinese Medicine) Chinese Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2052134 Thu, 18 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2052134 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1989741&cid=s_34059_8_f&fid=34059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cmjournal.org%2Fcontent%2F3%2F1%2F14 This study investigates the efficacy of acupuncture on the symptoms of DOMS. Methods: Thirty subjects were assigned randomly to there groups, namely the control, non-tender point and tender point groups. Measurement of pain with full elbow flexion was used as indices of efficacy. Measurements were taken before and after exercise, immediately after treatment and seven days after treatment. Results: Significant differences in visual analog scores for pain were found between the control group and tender point group immediately after treatment and three days after exercise (P (Source: Chinese Medicine) Chinese Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1989741 Tue, 25 Nov 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1989741 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1900851&cid=s_34059_8_f&fid=34059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cmjournal.org%2Fcontent%2F3%2F1%2F13 Conclusion About one-third of people in Taiwan have been prescribed with AA-CHPs between 1997 and 2003. Although the cumulated doses were not large, further actions should be carried out to ensure the safe use of AA-CHPs. (Source: Chinese Medicine) Chinese Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1900851 Thu, 23 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1900851 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1802442&cid=s_34059_8_f&fid=34059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cmjournal.org%2Fcontent%2F3%2F1%2F11 More than 30 Curcuma species (Zingiberaceae) are found in Asia, where the rhizomes of these plants are used as both food and medicine, such as in traditional Chinese medicine. The plants are usually aromatic and carminative, and are used to treat indigestion, hepatitis, jaundice, diabetes, atherosclerosis and bacterial infections. Among the Curcuma species, C. longa, C. aromatica and C. xanthorrhiza are popular. The main constituents of Curcuma species are curcuminoids and bisabolane-type sesquiterpenes. Curcumin is the most important constituent among natural curcuminoids found in these plants. Published research has described the biological effects and chemistry of curcumin. Curcumin derivatives have been evaluated for bioactivity and structure-activity relationships (SAR). In this artic... Chinese Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1802442 Wed, 17 Sep 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1802442 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1679192&cid=s_34059_8_f&fid=34059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cmjournal.org%2Fcontent%2F3%2F1%2F9 The current approaches to the quality control of herbal medicines are either compound-oriented or pattern-oriented, the former targeting specific components with some known chemical properties and the latter targeting all detectable components. Markers under the compound-oriented approach are specific compounds with known molecular structures. The multi-compound approach under the compound-oriented approach uses compounds with partially known mass spectra, ultraviolet spectra or retention times. Apart from chromatographic techniques, new techniques such as oscillating and electrochemistry fingerprints have been developed for quality control. Chemometric resolution methods are widely used for component deconvolution and data comparison. Pattern recognition techniques are used for authentica... Chinese Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1679192 Mon, 04 Aug 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1679192 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1554332&cid=s_34059_8_f&fid=34059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cmjournal.org%2Fcontent%2F3%2F1%2F6 Conclusion: This HPLC method using BMA as a marker compound is applicable to the quality control of processed aconite roots and their products. (Source: Chinese Medicine) Chinese Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1554332 Fri, 30 May 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1554332 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1479968&cid=s_34059_8_f&fid=34059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cmjournal.org%2Fcontent%2F3%2F1%2F6 Conclusion: This HPLC method using BMA as a marker compound is applicable to the quality control of processed aconite roots and their products. (Source: Chinese Medicine) Chinese Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1479968 Fri, 30 May 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1479968 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1406633&cid=s_34059_8_f&fid=34059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cmjournal.org%2Fcontent%2F3%2F1%2F5 Background: Dachengqi Tang (DT) is a common traditional Chinese medicine formula for expelling neire ('internal heat') in the stomach and intestines. There was no reliable analytical method available for the quality control of DT. Methods: A high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) method with a reverse phase C18 column (150 x 4.6mm) was developed. The mobile phase was methanol with 0.2% acetic acid. Eight markers including naringin, hesperidin, aloe emodin, rhein, honokiol, magnolol, emodin and chrysophanol were determined. Results: Regression analysis revealed a linear relationship between the concentrations of the markers and the peak area ratio of the standards and internal standard. The limit of detection (S/N=3) and the limit of qualification (RSD (Source: Chinese Medicine) Chinese Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1406633 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1406633 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1336207&cid=s_34059_8_f&fid=34059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cmjournal.org%2Fcontent%2F3%2F1%2F4 Conclusion RYR extract stimulated new bone formation in bone defects in vivo and increased bone cell formation in vitro. (Source: Chinese Medicine) Chinese Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1336207 Sat, 29 Mar 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1336207 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1268196&cid=s_34059_8_f&fid=34059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cmjournal.org%2Fcontent%2F3%2F1%2F2 Conclusion: Combined acupuncture and TENS treatment was effective in pain relief and knee function improvement for the sampled patients suffering from knee OA. (Source: Chinese Medicine) Chinese Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1268196 Fri, 29 Feb 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1268196 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1191197&cid=s_34059_8_f&fid=34059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cmjournal.org%2Fcontent%2F3%2F1%2F1 Conclusion: Among the five Chinese medicine decoctions, YCHT exerted the most significant therapeutic effects on DMN-induced cirrhosis/fibrosis in rats. (Source: Chinese Medicine) Chinese Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1191197 Thu, 31 Jan 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1191197 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1058224&cid=s_34059_8_f&fid=34059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cmjournal.org%2Fcontent%2F2%2F1%2F12 This article exemplifies a systematic approach to revealing the complexity of Chinese herbal medicine formulae through three levels of scientific research: standardization of herbs, verification of ancient formulae and mechanism studies. We use Danggui Buxue Tang (DBT) as an example for this approach. Among thousands of traditional Chinese medicine herbal formulae, almost all of which consist of multiple herbs, DBT is one of the simplest. Containing only two herbs, namely Radix Astragali (RA) and Radix Angelicae Sinensis (RAS), DBT is traditionally used to treat ailments in women. The weight ratio of RA to RAS in DBT was prescribed to be 5:1 as early as in 1247 AD. In addition to advanced chemical analysis of herbal constituents, DNA genotyping techniques have been developed for reliable s... Chinese Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1058224 Thu, 29 Nov 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1058224 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=978894&cid=s_34059_8_f&fid=34059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cmjournal.org%2Fcontent%2F2%2F1%2F11 The mechanism of the beneficial effects of Panax quinquefolius (Xiyangshen, American ginseng) on diabetes is yet to be elucidated. Recent studies show that Panax quinquefolius increases insulin production and reduces the death of pancreatic beta cells. Mechanism studies indicate that Panax quinquefolius improves cell's immuno-reactivity and mitochondrial function through various factors. Clinical studies show that Panax quinquefolius improves postprandial glycemia in type 2 diabetic patients. Further studies to identify the component(s) of Panax quinquefolius linked with pancreatic islets / beta cells in vitro and in vivo are warranted for better understanding of the full effects of Panax quinquefolius. (Source: Chinese Medicine) Chinese Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=978894 Thu, 25 Oct 2007 04:00:00 +0100 978894 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=871634&cid=s_34059_8_f&fid=34059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cmjournal.org%2Fcontent%2F2%2F1%2F10 This study tested the effectiveness of NT in reducing body weight gain in rats. Methods: Sixty female Wistar rats were fed a high fat diet and acclimated to gavage feeding. The rats were divided into five treatment groups: (1) Control (n=15); (2) NT-H (n=15), 1.5 g/day; (3) NT-L (n=10), 0.75 g/day; (4) Pr-fed (n=10), pair fed to NT-H; (5) d-FF (n=10), d-fenfluramine 2mg/kg. Ten rats per group were sacrificed on day 56. Weight, food intake, clinical chemistry and body composition were evaluated. Five animals in the control and 1.5 g/day NT groups were left untreated during a two week recovery period. Results: The 0.75 g/day NT, 1.5 g/day NT, d-fenfluramine and pair fed groups gained 24.6%, 33.3%, 12.3% and 33.3% less than the control respectively (P (Source: Chinese Medicine) Chinese Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=871634 Fri, 14 Sep 2007 04:00:00 +0100 871634 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=713807&cid=s_34059_8_f&fid=34059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cmjournal.org%2Fcontent%2F2%2F1%2F8 Herbal medicine is one of the forms of traditional medical practice. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and traditional Vietnamese medicine (TVM) are well-known for their long-standing tradition of herbal medicine. Secreted by many species of blister beetle, most notably by the 'Spanish fly' (L. vesicatoria), cantharidin inhibits protein phosphatases 1 and 2A (PP1, PP2A). Blister beetle has been used in Asian traditional medicine to treat Molluscum contagiosum virus (MCV) infections and associated warts, and is now also used for cancer treatment. A combination of both genomic and postgenomic techniques was used in our studies to identify candidate genes affecting sensitivity or resistance to cantharidin. Cantharidin was not found to be related to multidrug resistance phenotype, suggesting ... Chinese Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=713807 Wed, 04 Jul 2007 04:00:00 +0100 713807 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=610418&cid=s_34059_8_f&fid=34059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cmjournal.org%2Fcontent%2F2%2F1%2F6 Background: In Chinese medicine, ginseng (Panax ginseng C.A. Meyer) has long been used as a general tonic or an adaptogen to promote longevity and enhance bodily functions. It has also been claimed to be effective in combating stress, fatigue, oxidants, cancer and diabetes mellitus. Most of the pharmacological actions of ginseng are attributed to one type of its constituents, namely the ginsenosides. In this review, we focus on the recent advances in the study of ginsenosides on angiogenesis which is related to many pathological conditions including tumor progression and cardiovascular dysfunctions. Angiogenesis in the human body is regulated by two sets of counteracting factors, angiogenic stimulators and inhibitors. The 'Yin and Yang' action of ginseng on angiomodulation was paralleled b... Chinese Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=610418 Tue, 15 May 2007 04:00:00 +0100 610418 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=610419&cid=s_34059_8_f&fid=34059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cmjournal.org%2Fcontent%2F2%2F1%2F5 A literature survey was conducted on herbs, their preparations and ingredients with reported liver protection activities, in which a total of 274 different species and hundreds of active ingredients have been examined. These ingredients can be roughly classified into two categories according to their activities: (1) the main ingredients, such as silybin, osthole, coumarin, glycyrrhizin, saikosaponin A, schisandrin A, flavonoids; and (2) supporting substances, such as sugars, amino acids, resins, tannins and volatile oil. Among them, some active ingredients have hepatoprotective activities (e.g. anti-inflammatory, anticancer, antioxidant, immunomodulating and liver cirrhosis-regulating effects). Calculation of physicochemical parameters indicates that the main ingredients with negative and ... Chinese Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=610419 Thu, 10 May 2007 04:00:00 +0100 610419 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=501962&cid=s_34059_8_f&fid=34059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cmjournal.org%2Fcontent%2F2%2F1%2F3 Chinese tonifying herbs such as Herba Cistanche, Ganoderma and Cordyceps, which possess antioxidant and/or immunomodulatory activities, can be useful in the prevention and treatment of age-related diseases. Pharmacological studies on Yang and Yin tonifying herbs suggest that Yang tonifying herbs stimulate mitochondrial adenosine triphosphate (ATP) generation, presumably through the intermediacy of reactive oxidant species, leading to the enhancement of cellular/mitochondrial antioxidant status. Yin tonifying herbs, however, apart from possessing antioxidant properties, exert mainly immunomodulatory functions that may boost a weak immune system and may also suppress overreactive immune responses. The abilities of Yang and Yin Chinese tonifying herbs to enhance ATP generation and to exhibit ... Chinese Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=501962 Tue, 27 Mar 2007 04:00:00 +0100 501962 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=428235&cid=s_34059_8_f&fid=34059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cmjournal.org%2Fcontent%2F2%2F1%2F2 Conclusion: The findings indicate that RCM-101 inhibits the release and/or synthesis of histamine, leukotriene B4 and prostaglandin E2 in cultured cells. These interactions of RCM-101 with multiple inflammatory mediators are likely to be related to its ability to reduce symptoms of allergic rhinitis. (Source: Chinese Medicine) Chinese Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=428235 Thu, 15 Feb 2007 07:00:00 +0100 428235 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=404157&cid=s_34059_8_f&fid=34059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cmjournal.org%2Fcontent%2F2%2F1%2F1 Background: The etiology and treatment of chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS) remain poorly understood. Pain, lower urinary tract voiding symptoms and negative impact on quality of life (QOL) are the most common complaints. Acupuncture, which has been widely used to treat painful and chronic conditions, may be a potential treatment to alleviate the constellation of symptoms experienced by men with CP / CPPS. The purpose of our study was to assess the impact of standardized full body and auricular acupuncture in men refractory to conventional therapies and collect pilot data to warrant further randomized trials. Methods: Ten men diagnosed with category IIIA or IIIB CP/CPPS >6 months, refractory to at least 1 conventional therapy (antibiotics, anti-inflammatory agents... Chinese Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=404157 Tue, 06 Feb 2007 07:00:00 +0100 404157 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=379593&cid=s_34059_8_f&fid=34059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cmjournal.org%2Fcontent%2F1%2F1%2F1 No abstract available (Source: Chinese Medicine) Chinese Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=379593 Thu, 23 Nov 2006 07:00:00 +0100 379593 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=379592&cid=s_34059_8_f&fid=34059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cmjournal.org%2Fcontent%2F1%2F1%2F2 Conclusion: Both intimal hyperplasia and vascular remodelling are attributed to late lumen loss in this porcine coronary injury model. XS0601 markedly reduced angiographic late lumen loss resulting from intimal hyperplasia, vascular remodelling and XS0601 may be a potential agent to prevent restenosis after PCI. (Source: Chinese Medicine) Chinese Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=379592 Thu, 23 Nov 2006 07:00:00 +0100 379592 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=379591&cid=s_34059_8_f&fid=34059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cmjournal.org%2Fcontent%2F1%2F1%2F3 Salvia miltiorrhiza (Labiatae, Laminaceae), danshen, is an annual sage mainly found in China and neighboring countries. The crude drug (dried root) and its preparations are currently used in China to treat patients suffering from heart attack, angina pectoris, stroke and some other conditions. The use of S. miltiorrhiza has been increasing in the management of stroke. Pharmacological examinations showed that the plant and its active ingredients, tanshinones and salvianolic acids, have anticoagulant, vasodilatory, increased blood flow, anti-inflammatory, free radical scavenging, mitochondrial protective and other activities. This review discusses the pharmacology, medicinal chemistry and clinical studies published, especially in China, for danshen and tanshinone preparations. Clinical exami... Chinese Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=379591 Thu, 23 Nov 2006 07:00:00 +0100 379591 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=379590&cid=s_34059_8_f&fid=34059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cmjournal.org%2Fcontent%2F1%2F1%2F4 Extracts of Chinese red yeast rice (RYR, a traditional dietary seasoning of Monascus purpureus) contains several active ingredients including lovastatin, and several trials of its possible lipid-lowering effects have been conducted. This meta-analysis assesses the effectiveness and safety of RYR preparations on lipid modification in primary hyperlipidemia. We included randomized controlled trials testing RYR preparation, compared with placebo, no treatment, statins, or other active lipid-lowering agents in people with hyperlipidemia through searching PubMed, CBMdisk, TCMLARS, the Cochrane Library, and AMED up to December 2004. Ninety-three randomized trials (9625 participants) were included and three RYR preparations (Cholestin, Xuezhikang and Zhibituo) were tested. The methodological qual... Chinese Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=379590 Thu, 23 Nov 2006 07:00:00 +0100 379590