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The Lipidperoxidative effect of Houttuynia cordata Thunb & Saururus chinensis

  • Jung , Hae-Jin;Park, Sun-Yi;Ha , Bae-Jin
    • Proceedings of the PSK Conference
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    • 2002.10a
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    • pp.322.2-322.2
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    • 2002
  • Houttuynia cordata Thunb is a traditional medicine which has been used as antidote and antiphlogistic agent. Saururus chinensis is a perennial herb which cultivated as medicinal and decorative use. the aerial part of which have been used for the treatment of edema, jaundice and gonorrhoea in Korean folk medicine. (omitted)

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Molecular Mechanism of Inflammatory Signaling and Predominant Role of Saposhnikovia divaricata as Anti-inflammatory Potential

  • Khan, Salman;Kim, Yeong Shik
    • Natural Product Sciences
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    • v.19 no.2
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    • pp.120-126
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    • 2013
  • Natural products have always been a pivotal source of new drug development. Dry roots of Saposhnikovia divaricata (Turcz.) Schischk. (Umbelliferae) is a perennial herb and is also known as Bang Pung in traditional medicine. Numerous in vitro and in vivo studies have revealed the diverse pharmacological effects of S. divaricata and its role in the treatment of various diseases. This herb has exhibited significant inhibitory effects against inflammation and associated disorders. The present study explored the ethnopharmacological applications and molecular mechanisms behind the anti-inflammatory effects of S. divaricata herb and a single compound blockade of multi-signaling inflammatory cascades. Taken together, this review provides insight into the potential role of S. divaricata against various inflammatory diseases.

Chemical Studies on Cirsium Species (V) -Chemical Constituents of the Roots of Cirsium xanthocanthum- (Cirsium속(屬) 식물(植物)의 성분(成分) 연구(硏究)(V) -가시엉겅퀴 지하부(地下部)의 성분(成分)-)

  • Lee, Yong-Choo;Park, Young-Hoon
    • Korean Journal of Pharmacognosy
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    • v.15 no.2
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    • pp.74-77
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    • 1984
  • Cirsium xanthocanthum (Compositae) is a perennial herb. From the roots of this plant which were used for arthritis, neuralgia and carbuncular abscess as folkloric remedies, linarin, mp $255{\sim}257^{\circ}$, was isolated and identified by chemical reactions and spectral data with authentic samples.

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Antioxidative Enzymatic Activity of Saururus Chinensis Baill & Houttuynia cordata Thunb in the liver of rats treated with CCI4

  • Park, Sun-Yi;Jung , Hae-Jin;Ha , Bae-Jin
    • Proceedings of the PSK Conference
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    • 2002.10a
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    • pp.319.3-320
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    • 2002
  • Saururus chinensis Baill (Saururaceae) is a perennial plant that has been used in the treatment of edema. jaundice and gonorrhea in Korean folk medicine. Houttuynin sodium bisulphate (HSB), alpha hydroxyl-capryl-ethyl-sodium-sulphonate. is a product formed by reacting sodium bisulphate with houttuynin. which is obtained from a medicinal herb Houttuynia cordata Thunb. (omitted)

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Iridoid Glycoside(VI) -Studies on the Iridoid Glycoside of Ajuga multiflora Bunge- (이리도이드 배당체(配糖體)(VI) -조개나물의 이리도이드 배당체-)

  • Chung, Bo-Sup;Yoo, Woan-Keun
    • Korean Journal of Pharmacognosy
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    • v.16 no.3
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    • pp.160-164
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    • 1985
  • Ajuga multiflora Bunge is a perennial herb in the family of Labiatae. The iridoid glycoside was isolated from the ethylacetate fraction and the n-butanol fraction of the plant. The structure of the substance was identified as 8-O-acetylharpagide by UV, IR, NMR spectra and several chemical reactions.

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Zingiber officinale Rosc.: A traditional herb with medicinal properties

  • Imtiyaz, Shaikh;Rahman, Khaleequr;Sultana, Arshiya;Tariq, Mohd;Chaudhary, Shahid Shah
    • CELLMED
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    • v.3 no.4
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    • pp.26.1-26.7
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    • 2013
  • Ginger (Zingiber officinale) belonging to the family Zingiberaceae is a perennial herb. It is widely distributed in tropical Asia. In India, it is cultivated mainly in Kerala, Andhia Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal and Maharashtra. It is one of the most common spices, which is in use since centuries for its versatile medicinal actions like antiemetic, stomachic, expectorant, anti-inflammatory, aphrodisiac etc in traditional system of medicine (Unani, Ayurveda, and Chinese medicine). It is useful for the treatment of various gastrointestinal, pulmonary, cardiovascular and sexual disorders. The phytochemical study of ginger showed the presence of many volatile oils and oleo-resins like gingerol, zinger one, zingiberol etc. Numerous experimental and clinical trials have proven ginger for its range of therapeutic activities such as antibacterial, antidiabetic, antiemetic, hypolipidaemic, hepatoprotective etc properties. The present article aims to explore traditional Unani and pharmacological activities of this herb reported till date.

Anti-inflammatory Activity of Licorice Varieties on Inflammatory Responses in LPS-induced RAW 264.7 Macrophages

  • Kang, Sa-Haeng;Song, Young-Jae;Jeon, Yong-Deok;Soh, Ju-Ryun;Lee, Jeong-Hoon;Park, Chun-Geon;Jang, Jae-Ki;Jin, Jong-Sik
    • Proceedings of the Plant Resources Society of Korea Conference
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    • 2019.10a
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    • pp.104-104
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    • 2019
  • Licorice species (Glycyrhiza species) are perennial plants belonging to the Leguminosae family. Licorice is world-widely distributed in Asia, Europe, and the Americas. The licorice species, such as Glycyrhiza uralensis (G. uralensis) and G. glabra, have been widely used in traditional oriental medicine. G. uralensis is found in Central Asia to the northeastern part of China and G. glabra is distributed from southern Europe to the northwestern part of China. These licorice species are characterized by having various pharmacological activities, including anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, immune improvement, and anti-tumor effects. In this study, we investigated the comparative anti-inflammatory effects of four licorice varieties (G. glabra L., G. uralensis FISCH., Shinwongam, and Wongam) on LPS-induced inflammatory responses in RAW 264.7 macrophage cell line. We evaluated the cytotoxicity of licorices at various concentrations. In addition, the nitric oxide (NO) production was elucidated by the treatment of licorice.

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Analysis on the Flora and Vegetation for Ecological Restoration of Local Streams - In case of local streams in Namwon - (지방하천의 생태적 복원을 위한 식물상 및 식생분석 - 남원시 지방하천을 대상으로 -)

  • Park, In-Hwan;Jang, Gab-Sue;Cho, Kwang-Jin;Ra, Jung-Hwa
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Environmental Restoration Technology
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    • v.12 no.6
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    • pp.153-163
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    • 2009
  • This study was carried out to offer ecological restoration plan of local streams by analyzing the vegetation and flora around four local streams (Pungchoncheon, Namchangcheon, Ganggicheon, Woncheoncheon) in Namwon. Flora and vegetation investigation was done at April 2007 to August 2007, and June 2009. The 194 of vascular plants were identified which contain 53 families, 143 genera, 194 species. The Family frequencies arranged by the order of Family Compositae (14.4%), Family Gramineae (13.4%) Family Leguminosae (6.7%) and Family Polygonaceae (5.2%). The naturalized plants were listed as 33 species, and their naturalization ratio and urban index were found to be 17.0%, and 12.2%, respectively. In this study a total of 21 relev$\acute{e}$s collected and analyzed. 6 plant communities are differentiated : Riverine softwood forests (Phragmites japonica-Salix gracilistyla community), Perennial herb vegetations on lotic water zone (Phragmites japonica community, Phalaris arundinacea community), Perennial herb vegetations on lentic water zone (Persicaria thunbergii-Typha orientalis community, Phragmites communis community), Annual or biennial vegetations on waterside (Persicaria thunbergii community). Species showing the higer value in the plant communities were Persicaria thunbergii, Phragmites japonica, Artemisia princeps, Humulus scandens, Bidens frondosa, Oenanthe javanica, Agropyron tsukusinense var. transiens, Stellaria aquatica, and Lactuca indica var. laciniata.

The effect of Saururus chinensis Baill against oxidative damage and inflammation

  • Hwang, Dong Ryeol;Jeong, Jin Boo;Eo, Hyun Ji;Hong, Se Chul;Yoo, Ji Hyun;Lee, Kun Hee;Kim, Bo Ram;Koo, Jin Suk
    • The Korea Journal of Herbology
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    • v.27 no.6
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    • pp.1-6
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    • 2012
  • Objectives : ROS are involved in a wide spectrum of diseases including chronic inflammation and cancer. S.chinensis Baill, a perennial herb commonly called Chinese lizard's tail or Sam-baek-cho in Korea, is used for the treatment of edema and inflammatory diseases in the Oriental folk medicine. In this study, we investigated the antioxidant activities and anti-inflammatory effects of the two extracts, water(WE) and ethyl acetate(EAE) from S.chinensis Baill. Methods : Anti-oxidant activity was evaluated using Fe2+ chelating and hydroxyl radical scavenging assay. DNA cleavage assay, and western blot and immunostaining for phospho-p65 were performed to evaluate anti-oxidative effect. Anti-inflammatory effect was performed using NO generation assay and western blot in LPS-stimulated RAW264.7 cell. Results : In Fe2+ chelating activity and hydroxyl radical scavenging activity, WE showed more strong scavenging activity for hydroxyl radical than EAE. WE scavenged hydroxyl radical by 12% at 3.2 ${\mu}g/ml$, 21% at 16 ${\mu}g/ml$, 32% at 80 ${\mu}g/ml$, 66% at 400 ${\mu}g/ml$ and 82% at 2000 ${\mu}g/ml$, respectively. In addition, WE showed more strong chelating activity than EAE. WE chelated Fe2+ ion by 1.1% at 3.2 ${\mu}g/ml$, 8.2% at 16 ${\mu}g/ml$, 26.3% at 80 ${\mu}g/ml$, 72% at 400 ${\mu}g/ml$ and 89% at 2000 ${\mu}g/ml$, respectively. Also, WE inhibited oxidative damage via its anti-oxidant activity. In anti-inflammatory effect, EAE inhibited NO production and iNOS expression. In addition EAE suppressed the NF-${\kappa}B$ and MAPK signaling pathway in LPS-stimulated RAW 264.7 cells. Conclusions : Together, these data indicate that S. chinensis Baill, shows anti-oxidant activity and anti-inflammatory effect.