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Kubi SA, Amponsah IK, Turkson BK, Asante-Kwatia E, Nkrumah D, Dickson RA. In vivo toxicity, anti-hyperlipidaemic, antioxidant and anti-atherogenic activities of 'LIPO A' A traditional herbal product in rodents. Heliyon 2024; 10:e24352. [PMID: 38293377 PMCID: PMC10826722 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e24352] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2023] [Revised: 09/12/2023] [Accepted: 01/08/2024] [Indexed: 02/01/2024] Open
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Hyperlipidemia accounts for about 17 million deaths worldwide each year. High cost and side effects have limited the use of conventional anti-lipidaemic agents in some cases, majority of whom resort to traditional medicine. The current research focused on validating the safety and efficacy of a herbal product, 'LIPO A' used in the management of hyperlipidaemia. Induction of hyperlipidaemia was achieved by oral administration of 3 mL of cholesterol in coconut oil for 4 weeks in male Sprague Dawley rats with water available as 40 % sucrose. Subsequently, the animals were treated with 100, 200 and 400 mg/kg of the product 'LIPO A' for 4 additional weeks with atorvastatin as reference drug (at 2 mg/kg body weight). Blood samples were taken for serum biochemistry and atherogenic ratios were then calculated. 2,2-Diphenyl-1-Picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) scavenging assay, total antioxidant capacity, physicochemical and phytochemical analysis were also carried out using standard methods. Treatment resulted in a dose-dependent reduction in total cholesterol with maximum reduction of 46.01 % at 400 mg/kg compared to atorvastatin with 49.30 %. There were significant changes in the low-density lipoprotein cholesterol and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-c/HDL-c) and Total Cholesterol (TC/HDL-c) ratios which measures the atherogenic and coronary risk indices respectively. Acute and subacute toxicity studies did not reveal any signs of toxicity. High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) fingerprint revealed six well resolved peaks with two prominent compounds with retention times 24.88 and 23.95 min, which could serve as quality control markers for the product. The herbal product showed considerable antihyperlipidemic and antioxidant actions in rodent models and lend credence to its use in traditional medicine for hyperlipidaemia.
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- Solomon Appiah Kubi
- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana
- Department of Herbal Medicine, Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana
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- Department of Herbal Medicine, Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana
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Giri S, Sahoo J, Roy A, Kamalanathan S, Naik D. Treatment on Nature’s lap: Use of herbal products in the management of hyperglycemia. World J Diabetes 2023; 14:412-423. [PMID: 37122430 PMCID: PMC10130899 DOI: 10.4239/wjd.v14.i4.412] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2022] [Revised: 12/20/2022] [Accepted: 01/11/2023] [Indexed: 04/12/2023] Open
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Diabetes mellitus (DM) is characterized by persistently elevated blood glucose concentration that lead to multisystem complications. There are about 400 medicinal plants cited to have a beneficial effect on DM. We must choose products wisely based on data derived from scientific studies. However, a major obstacle in the amalgamation of herbal medicine in modern medical practices is the lack of clinical data on its safety, efficacy and drug interaction. Trials of these herbal products often underreport the side effects and other crucial intervention steps deviating from the standards set by Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials. Due to a lack of knowledge of the active compounds present in most herbal medicines, product standardization is difficult. Cost-effectiveness is another issue that needs to be kept in mind. In this mini-review, we focus on the anti-hyperglycemic effect of herbal products that are commonly used, along with the concerns stated above.
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- Somdatta Giri
- Department of Endocrinology, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Puducherry 605006, India
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- Department of Endocrinology, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Puducherry 605006, India
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- Department of Endocrinology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Kalyani 741245, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Endocrinology, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Puducherry 605006, India
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- Department of Endocrinology, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Puducherry 605006, India
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Intharuksa A, Denduangboripant J, Chansakaow S, Thongkhao K, Sukrong S. HPLC and DNA barcoding profiles for identification of the selected twelve Mucuna species and its application for detecting prohibited aphrodisiac Mucuna products. Heliyon 2023; 9:e14130. [PMID: 36915514 PMCID: PMC10006835 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e14130] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2023] [Revised: 02/11/2023] [Accepted: 02/23/2023] [Indexed: 03/04/2023] Open
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Aphrodisiac herbal products originated from various plants including Mucuna species. In Thai folklore, Mucuna macrocarpa Wall. and M. pruriens (L.) DC. have long been consumed and utilized for their aphrodisiac properties. Consumption of these plants can lead to serious adverse effects caused by l-dopa. The plants have been legally banned for use as foods, dietary supplements, or nutraceuticals by the FDA of several countries. To protect consumers, methods for the identification of illicit plants or herbal products are needed. This study aimed to identify the selected twelve Mucuna species and examine the aphrodisiac herbal products containing M. macrocarpa and M. pruriens by using HPLC analysis of l-dopa coupled with DNA barcoding profiles of ITS, matK, rbcL, and trnH-psbA. The results showed that l-dopa could be found not only in the seeds of M. macrocarpa and M. pruriens but also in associated allied Mucuna species. Then, a DNA barcode was introduced to support in HPLC profiling to identify the plants. DNA barcodes of twelve Mucuna species found in Thailand were established and used to reconstruct a phylogenetic tree. In this study, ITS2 sequences showed the highest interspecific variability and could be used to differentiate all Mucuna species. The results of ITS2 sequence coupled with HPLC analysis revealed that all the purchased aphrodisiac products originated from M. pruriens only. Therefore, the integration of HPLC analysis and DNA barcoding profile was an efficient method for the identification of prohibited Mucuna species for safety monitoring of herbal supplements and protecting customer safety. Regulatory agencies should raise awareness and restrain the use of these commercial products.
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- Aekkhaluck Intharuksa
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, Chiang Mai University Suthep Road, Suthep, Mueang, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, Chiang Mai University Suthep Road, Suthep, Mueang, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand
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- School of Languages and General Education, Walailak University, Nakhon Si Thammarat 80160, Thailand.,Center of Excellent in Marijuana, Hemp and Kratom, Walailak University, Nakhon Si Thammarat 80160, Thailand
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- Center of Excellence in DNA Barcoding of Thai Medicinal Plants, Department of Pharmacognosy and Pharmaceutical Botany, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10300, Thailand
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Suksawat T, Panichayupakaranant P. Variation of rhinacanthin content in Rhinacanthus nasutus and its health products. J Pharm Biomed Anal 2023; 224:115177. [PMID: 36436487 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpba.2022.115177] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2022] [Revised: 11/12/2022] [Accepted: 11/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Rhinacanthus nasutus has been traditionally used for skin infections, diabetes, inflammatory disorders and cancer therapies. Rhinacanthin-C, -D, and -N have been identified as its bioactive compounds. The content of active compounds in herbal raw materials and health products usually varies due to various factors, such as plant genetics, climate, and harvesting process. The present study aimed to determine the effect of harvesting factors, including part use and harvesting periods on rhinacanthin content of raw materials and health products of R. nasutus. Six parts of R. nasutus raw materials, i.e., leaves, flowers, roots, green twigs, brown twigs and aerial parts that separately harvested every two months together with two commercially available products of R. nasutus tea were extracted using a microwave-assisted extraction and subjected to quantitative HPLC analysis of rhinacanthin-C, -D, and -N. Among the plant parts, the roots contained the highest content of total rhinacanthins, followed by the leaves, in all every harvesting periods. While the other parts contained very low content of total rhinacanthins. In addition, the highest content of total rhinacanthins accumulated in roots (4.91 %, w/w) and leaves (4.42 %, w/w) were observed when they were harvested in September, while the lowest ones (3.73 % and 3.18 %, w/w, respectively) were found in March. In contrast, R. nasutus powders obtained from ten suppliers and two tea products contained very low content of total rhinacanthins and varied in the ranges of 0.14-0.55 %, w/w, which similar to those observed in the aerial part powders (0.27-0.53 %, w/w).
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- Thongtham Suksawat
- Department of Pharmacognosy and Pharmaceutical Botany, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Prince of Songkla University, Hat-Yai 90112, Thailand
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- Department of Pharmacognosy and Pharmaceutical Botany, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Prince of Songkla University, Hat-Yai 90112, Thailand; Phytomedicine and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology Excellence Center, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Prince of Songkla University, Hat-Yai 90112, Thailand.
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Song SY, Chang HJ, Kim SD, Kwag EB, Park SJ, Yoo HS. Acute and sub-chronic toxicological evaluation of the herbal product HAD-B1 in Beagle dogs. Toxicol Rep 2021; 8:1819-1829. [PMID: 34804809 PMCID: PMC8590039 DOI: 10.1016/j.toxrep.2021.11.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2021] [Revised: 10/29/2021] [Accepted: 11/04/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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HAD-B1 is used in Korean medicine to treat lung cancer patients. The acute and Sub-chronic toxicity of HAD-B1 was evaluated in Beagle dogs. No toxicologically significant effects were found. The NOAEL was ≥2000 mg/kg/day for both genders, with no target organ effect.
HAD-B1 is a herbal formula originated from Korean Traditional Medicine that used to treat lung cancer patients. Herein we assessed acute and sub-chronic toxicity of HAD-B1 in beagle dogs. Acute study, 4 weeks dose rate finding (DRF) study and sub chronic toxicity study for 13 weeks were done by oral administration at doses of 0, 500, 1000, and 2000 mg/kg. Neither oral acute toxicity study nor DRF study showed any significant clinical signs, death, or weight changes. Based on that, a sub-chronic study for 13-weeks was performed. As a result, HAD-B1 caused a decrease of mean daily feed consumption in females, infiltration of intestinal inflammatory cells in both sexes, a significant decrease in total cholesterol (TCHO) in females, Kupffer cell hypertrophy/hyperplasia in the liver as well as dilation of the sinusoid. However, there were no significant toxic effects in the treated group compared to the control group. Therefore, the No Observed Adverse Effect Level (NOAEL) of the HAD-B1 is at least 2000 mg/kg/day when administrated orally for 13 consecutive weeks. These results demonstrate that HAD-B1 consumption is relatively non-toxic and safe for clinical usage.
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- Si-Yeon Song
- East West Cancer Center, Daejeon Korean Medicine Hospital, Daejeon University, 75, 176 Bun-Gil, Daedeok-daero, Seo-gu, Daejeon City, 35-235, Republic of Korea
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- East West Cancer Center, Daejeon Korean Medicine Hospital, Daejeon University, 75, 176 Bun-Gil, Daedeok-daero, Seo-gu, Daejeon City, 35-235, Republic of Korea
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- East West Cancer Center, Daejeon Korean Medicine Hospital, Daejeon University, 75, 176 Bun-Gil, Daedeok-daero, Seo-gu, Daejeon City, 35-235, Republic of Korea
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- East West Cancer Center, Daejeon Korean Medicine Hospital, Daejeon University, 75, 176 Bun-Gil, Daedeok-daero, Seo-gu, Daejeon City, 35-235, Republic of Korea
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- East West Cancer Center, Daejeon Korean Medicine Hospital, Daejeon University, 75, 176 Bun-Gil, Daedeok-daero, Seo-gu, Daejeon City, 35-235, Republic of Korea
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- East West Cancer Center, Daejeon Korean Medicine Hospital, Daejeon University, 75, 176 Bun-Gil, Daedeok-daero, Seo-gu, Daejeon City, 35-235, Republic of Korea
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Jiang S, Oh DS, Dorotea D, Son E, Kim DS, Ha H. Dojuksan ameliorates tubulointerstitial fibrosis through irisin-mediated muscle-kidney crosstalk. Phytomedicine 2021; 80:153393. [PMID: 33120292 DOI: 10.1016/j.phymed.2020.153393] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2020] [Revised: 10/06/2020] [Accepted: 10/16/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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BACKGROUND Sarcopenia progresses in chronic kidney disease (CKD) and is positively correlated with mortality in end-stage kidney disease patients. Circulating irisin, an exercise-induced myokine, gradually decreases during CKD stage progression. Irisin inhibits the progression of kidney fibrosis, which is the final common outcome of CKD. Our preliminary study with C2C12 cells showed that Dojuksan, a herbal decoction, increases the expression of PGC1α (a regulator of irisin) and FNDC5 (a precursor of irisin). HYPOTHESIS Dojuksan may increase circulating irisin and prevent the progression of kidney fibrosis. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS Unilateral ureteral obstruction (UUO) was performed on seven-week-old male C57BL/6 mice to induce kidney tubulointerstitial fibrosis. Dojuksan (50, 100, or 200 mg/kg/day) or losartan (1.5 mg/kg/day), a standard clinical treatment for CKD, was administered orally one day prior to surgery and continued for seven days thereafter. To determine the role of irisin released from muscles, TGFβ-stimulated murine proximal tubular epithelial cells (mProx24 cells) were treated with conditioned media (CM) from Dojuksan-treated C2C12 muscle cells transfected with FNDC5 siRNA. RESULTS UUO mice exhibited muscle wasting along with progressive kidney injury. Similar to losartan, Dojuksan ameliorated kidney inflammation and fibrosis in UUO mice. Dojuksan, but not losartan, increased plasma irisin concentration in UUO mice. Dojuksan significantly increased basal FNDC5 expression and inhibited TNFα-induced and indoxyl sulfate-induced FNDC5 down-regulation in C2C12 cells. The TGFβ-induced collagen I (COL1) up-regulation in mProx24 cells was effectively inhibited by CM from C2C12 cells after Dojuksan treatment. Moreover, irisin inhibited TGFβ-induced COL1 in mProx24 cells, which was not affected by CM from C2C12 cells transfected with FNDC5 siRNA. CONCLUSION Dojuksan ameliorates kidney fibrosis through irisin-mediated muscle-kidney crosstalk, suggesting that Dojuksan may be used as an alternative therapeutic agent against CKD.
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- Songling Jiang
- Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- The Herbal Medicine Research Division, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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- Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- The Herbal Medicine Research Division, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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- The Herbal Medicine Research Division, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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- Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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The prevalence of herbal medicine use during pregnancy varies depending upon the geographical location and socio-cultural factors. With the belief of "being natural is safe", use of herbs and herbal products has become popular worldwide and used more frequently including period of pregnancy. The potential unwanted effects of any substance is more important during pregnancy period, because cellular development and division of the rapidly growing fetus is vulnerable to these adverse effects. As with medicines, herbal products must at least interact with a component of the organism at the molecular level in order to exert a response. Herbal preparations most commonly used during pregnancy were teas or infusions (hot-water extracts of dried herbs) which usually have the lowest concentrations and contain the least amount of compounds. The purpose of this review is to summarize the herbs that are most commonly used as "herbal teas" during pregnancy and their potential toxic effects to highlight the importance of being cautious about their use.
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- Berna Terzioglu Bebitoglu
- İstanbul Medeniyet University, School of Medicine, Department of Medical Pharmacology, Istanbul, Turkey
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Goldoni FC, Barretta C, Nunes R, Broering MF, De Faveri R, Molleri HT, Corrêa TP, Farias IV, Amorin CK, Pastor MVD, Meyre-Silva C, Bresolin TMB, de Freitas RA, Quintão NLM, Santin JR. Effects of Eugenia umbelliflora O. Berg (Myrtaceae)-leaf extract on inflammation and hypersensitivity. J Ethnopharmacol 2019; 244:112133. [PMID: 31377260 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2019.112133] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2019] [Revised: 07/29/2019] [Accepted: 07/31/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE The leaves of Eugenia species are widely used in popular medicine to treat several diseases, such as arthritis, rheumatism and diabetes. Eugenia umbelliflora O. Berg is popularly known in Brazil as "baguaçu", name also conferred to Eugenia jambolana probably due to their apparent similarity. Although the popular use scientifically proved of E. jambolana as anti-diabetes and also as anti-inflammatory, there are only two scientific studies demonstrating anti-ulcer and bactericide activities of E. umbelliflora leaves extract, without reference to its possible anti-inflammatory activity. AIM OF THE STUDY The aim of this study was to show the anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory activity of the methanol extract obtained from E. umbelliflora leaves (EuL) using in vitro and in vivo protocols. MATERIALS AND METHODS The total phenolic content was evaluated using the folin-Ciocalteu colorimetric method and phloroglucinols content by HPLC. The anti-oxidant activity was evaluated by ORAC, ABTS•+, DPPH, and metal chelation methods. The anti-inflammatory activity was investigated using carrageenan-induced inflammation in the subcutaneous tissue of male Swiss mice orally pre-treated with the EuL (0.3, 1 or 3 mg/kg). The leukocyte influx (optical microscopy) and secretion of chemical mediators (TNF, IL-6, IL-1β and CXCL1, by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay) were quantified in the inflamed exudate. Histological analysis of the pouches was also performed. The anti-hypersensitive activity was investigated using carrageenan-induced mechanical hypersensitivity and mice were then evaluated using the von Frey filaments. The Open Field test was used to evaluate possible interference of adverse effect of EuL on locomotor activity that could lead to misinterpretation of the hypersensitivity evaluation. RESULTS The EuL demonstrated important and moderate reducing capacity on ABTS•+ and DPPH assays, respectively, but with slight activity in ORAC test. It reflects low protection against cell damage. The EuL also presented 30% of phenolic compounds. The phloroglucinols content of EuL was 25.9 mg/g, 18.4 mg/g and 16.6 mg/g of eugenial C, eugenial D and eugenial E, respectively. The in vivo analysis of the inflammatory exudate of EuL-treated mice demonstrated reduction in the polymorphonuclear cells (PMN) migration to the inflamed tissue, as well as the reduction of the pro-inflammatory cytokine IL-1β. Histologically, it was observed evident decrease in the oedema, formed essentially by non-haemorrhagic fibrin exudate, as well as PMN infiltrate, when compared with control mice injected with carrageenan. Furthermore, the extract also presented effective reduction of the mechanical hypersensitivity induced by carrageenan without any interference in animal's locomotor and exploratory activity. CONCLUSIONS Together, the results herein obtained show that EuL presented anti-inflammatory activity by decreasing the influx of PMN to the inflamed tissue, as well as the cytokine IL-1β level. This anti-inflammatory activity was also accompanied by significant anti-hypersensitive effect. The effects presented by EuL seem not to be correlated with an antioxidant activity. However other extract chemical compounds could be responsible for its important anti-inflammatory effects.
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- Nutrition, Courses, Universidade do Vale do Itajaí, Itajaí, Santa Catarina, Brazil; Postgraduate Program in Pharmaceutical Science, Universidade do Vale do Itajaí, Itajaí, Santa Catarina, Brazil
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- Pharmacy, Courses, Universidade do Vale do Itajaí, Itajaí, Santa Catarina, Brazil; Postgraduate Program in Pharmaceutical Science, Universidade do Vale do Itajaí, Itajaí, Santa Catarina, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Pharmaceutical Science, Universidade do Vale do Itajaí, Itajaí, Santa Catarina, Brazil
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- Biomedicine, Courses, Universidade do Vale do Itajaí, Itajaí, Santa Catarina, Brazil
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- Physical Therapy, Courses, Universidade do Vale do Itajaí, Itajaí, Santa Catarina, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Pharmaceutical Science, Universidade do Vale do Itajaí, Itajaí, Santa Catarina, Brazil
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- Biomedicine, Courses, Universidade do Vale do Itajaí, Itajaí, Santa Catarina, Brazil; Nutrition, Courses, Universidade do Vale do Itajaí, Itajaí, Santa Catarina, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Pharmacy, Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC), Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Pharmaceutical Science, Universidade do Vale do Itajaí, Itajaí, Santa Catarina, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Pharmaceutical Science, Federal University of Paraná (UFPR), Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Pharmaceutical Science, Universidade do Vale do Itajaí, Itajaí, Santa Catarina, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Pharmaceutical Science, Universidade do Vale do Itajaí, Itajaí, Santa Catarina, Brazil.
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Ariaee N, Ghorbani J, Panahi M, Mohamadi M, Asili J, Ranjbar A, Farid Hoseini R, Jabbari F. Oral Administration of Zataria multiflora Extract Decreases IL-17 Expression in Perennial Allergic Rhinitis. Rep Biochem Mol Biol 2018; 6:203-207. [PMID: 29766004 PMCID: PMC5941123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2017] [Accepted: 09/02/2017] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND Rhinitis, which occurs most commonly as allergic rhinitis and affects 20% of the world's population, is a major health care burden causing significant morbidity. Considering the high prevalence of allergic rhinitis and anti-inflammatory effects of thyme, a favorite condiment, we performed a randomized clinical trial to determine whether thyme can relieve allergic rhinitis symptoms and affect the expression of TH17- and T-regulatory cell- (Treg) related cytokines IL-17, TGF-β, FOXP3, and IL-10. METHODS Thirty patients with allergic rhinitis symptoms and positive skin prick test for common aero allergens were randomly assigned to experimental or control groups. The experimental group received thyme or Zataria multiflora (ZM) extracts and the control group received placebo for two months. Expression of IL-17, TGF-β, FOXP3, and IL-10 was evaluated in all subjects by real-time PCR before and after intervention. RESULTS After treatment IL-17 expression was significantly less in the ZM group than in controls (p<0.05), while TGF-β, FOXP3, and IL-10, expression were not significantly changed. CONCLUSION Given the significant effect of thyme in reducing symptoms of allergic rhinitis and decrease IL-17 gene expression and because allergic rhinitis is a multifactorial disease, the administration of thyme extract along with conventional treatments may benefit allergic rhinitis sufferers.
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- Nazila Ariaee
- Allergy research Center, Mashhad University of Medical sciences, Mashhad Iran.
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- Allergy research Center, Mashhad University of Medical sciences, Mashhad Iran.
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- Allergy research Center, Mashhad University of Medical sciences, Mashhad Iran.
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- Allergy research Center, Mashhad University of Medical sciences, Mashhad Iran.
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
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- Interventional Allergology and Immunology, University of Colgan, Bonn, Germany
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- Allergy research Center, Mashhad University of Medical sciences, Mashhad Iran.
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- Allergy research Center, Mashhad University of Medical sciences, Mashhad Iran.
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Purohit RN, Bhatt M, Purohit K, Acharya J, Kumar R, Garg R. Clinical and Radiological Evaluation of Turmeric Powder as a Pulpotomy Medicament in Primary Teeth: An in vivo Study. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2017; 10:37-40. [PMID: 28377653 PMCID: PMC5360801 DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10005-1404] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2016] [Accepted: 02/23/2016] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Many plants with biological and antimicrobiological properties have been studied since there has been a relevant increase in the incidence of antibiotic overuse and misuse. In dentistry, phytomedicines have been used as anti-inflammatory, antibiotic, analgesic, and sedative agents. Turmeric is used extensively in foods for its flavor and color, as well as having a long tradition of use in the Chinese and Ayurvedic systems of medicine, particularly as an anti-inflammatory and for the treatment of flatulence, jaundice, menstrual difficulties, hematuria, hemorrhage, and colic. This article studies ahead with a new idea of using powdered turmeric as a material of pulpotomy procedure in primary teeth. HOW TO CITE THIS ARTICLE Purohit RN, Bhatt M, Purohit K, Acharya J, Kumar R, Garg R. Clinical and Radiological Evaluation of Turmeric Powder as a Pulpotomy Medicament in Primary Teeth: An in vivo Study. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2017;10(1):37-40.
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- Rajiv N Purohit
- Assistant Professor, Department of Dentistry, Sardar Patel Medical College Bikaner, Rajasthan, India
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- Principal and Head, Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Jaipur Dental College, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
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- Dental Surgeon, Aashirwad Nursing Home, Bikaner, Rajasthan, India
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- Senior Demonstrator, Department of Dentistry, Sardar Patel Medical College Bikaner, Rajasthan, India
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- Associate Professor, Department of Prosthodontics, Jaipur Dental College, Jaipur Rajasthan, India
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- Senior Resident, Department of Dentistry, Sardar Patel Medical College Bikaner, Rajasthan, India
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Masada S. Authentication of the botanical origin of Western herbal products using Cimicifuga and Vitex products as examples. J Nat Med 2016; 70:361-75. [PMID: 27188194 PMCID: PMC4935754 DOI: 10.1007/s11418-016-1006-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2016] [Accepted: 04/27/2016] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Various herbal medicines have been developed and used in various parts of the world for thousands of years. Although locally grown indigenous plants were originally used for traditional herbal preparations, Western herbal products are now becoming popular in Japan with the increasing interest in health. At the same time, there are growing concerns about the substitution of ingredients and adulteration of herbal products, highlighting the need for the authentication of the origin of plants used in herbal products. This review describes studies on Cimicifuga and Vitex products developed in Europe and Japan, focusing on establishing analytical methods to evaluate the origins of material plants and finished products. These methods include a polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism method and a multiplex amplification refractory mutation system method. A genome-based authentication method and liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry-based authentication for black cohosh products, and the identification of two characteristic diterpenes of agnus castus fruit and a shrub chaste tree fruit-specific triterpene derivative are also described.
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- Sayaka Masada
- Division of Pharmacognosy, Phytochemistry and Narcotics, National Institute of Health Sciences, 1-18-1 Kamiyoga, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, 158-8501, Japan.
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Haffor ASA. Effect of Commiphora molmol on leukocytes proliferation in relation to histological alterations before and during healing from injury. Saudi J Biol Sci 2010; 17:139-46. [PMID: 23961070 DOI: 10.1016/j.sjbs.2010.02.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2009] [Accepted: 06/22/2009] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Myrrh, Commiphora molmol has been used as anti-inflammatory and wound healing commercial product. Leukocyte count had been reliable indicator for clinicians to monitor progress of healing for their patients. We hypothesized that myrrh supplement participate in the activation of leukocyte proliferation pathway prior and post skin injury and gastric ulcer. The purpose of the present study was to examine long-term effect of myrrh on leukocytes proliferation before injury and during different stages of healing. Results showed that all types of leukocytes were significantly (p < 0.05) higher in the myrrh-treated groups before and during healing. The pretreatment with myrrh offered a time-dependent rise in leukocytes proliferation. Microscopic examination of blood smear from myrrh-treated rats with skin injury, showed an elevated count of middle-sized lymphocytes and neutrophils that were characterized with well-defined nuclear lobules and rich-granules cytoplasm. Furthermore, the microscopic examinations of the spleen and lymph nodes of myrrh-treated rats with skin injury, showed an increased thickness of lymphatic sheath around the arterioles in the white pulp that was associated with high density of the medium-sized lymphocytes in the secondary lymphoid follicles in the lymph nodes with engorged sinusoids. As myrrh enhanced leukocytes proliferation before injury, it can be concluded that myrrh posse's antigenic-driven responses and that indicated some foreignness or toxicity of some constituents of myrrh. Because myrrh helped to maintain the relative rise of leukocytes counts throughout healing period and that implied it activated late steps of both proliferation and differentiation pathways for all types of leukocytes during effective phase of the specific immune responses.
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- Al-Said A Haffor
- Department of Radiological Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, Kharj, Saudi Arabia
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