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Anti-Diabetic Effect of Pectinase-Processed Ginseng Radix (GINST) in High Fat Diet-Fed ICR Mice

  • Yuan, Hai Dan;Quan, Hai Yan;Jung, Mi-Song;Kim, Su-Jung;Huang, Bo;Kim, Do-Yeon;Chung, Sung-Hyun
    • Journal of Ginseng Research
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    • v.35 no.3
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    • pp.308-314
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    • 2011
  • In the present study, we investigate anti-diabetic effect of pectinase-processed ginseng radix (GINST) in high fat diet-fed ICR mice. The ICR mice were divided into three groups: regular diet group, high fat diet control group (HFD), and GINSTtreated group. To induce hyperglycemia, mice were fed a high fat diet for 10 weeks, and mice were administered with 300 mg/kg of GINST once a day for 5 weeks. Oral glucose tolerance test revealed that GINST improved glucose tolerance after glucose challenge. Compared to the HFD control group, fasting blood glucose and insulin levels were decreased by 57.8% (p<0.05) and 30.9% (p<0.01) in GINST-treated group, respectively. With decreased plasma glucose and insulin levels, the insulin resistance index of the GINST-treated group was reduced by 68.1% (p<0.01) compared to the HFD control group. Pancreas of GINST-treated mice preserved a morphological integrity of islets and consequently having more insulin contents. In addition, GINST up-regulated the levels of phosphorylated AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) and its target molecule, glucose transporter 4 (GLUT4) protein expression in the skeletal muscle. Our results suggest that GINST ameliorates a hyperglycemia through activation of AMPK/GLUT4 signaling pathway, and has a therapeutic potential for type 2 diabetes.

A Study on the Applications of Ostericum Radix Mainly Blended Prescription in Dongeuibogam (東醫寶鑑 中 羌活이 主藥으로 配伍된 方劑의 活用에 대한 考察)

  • Jung, Myung;Lee, Jinho;Lee, Jangcheon;Lim, Kyusang
    • Herbal Formula Science
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    • v.23 no.1
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    • pp.25-53
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    • 2015
  • This report describes 90 prescriptions related to the use of Ostericum Radix(OR) blended as the main ingredient in the Dongeuibogam.

    The following conclusions were reached through investigations on the prescriptions that use OR as a key component.

    Prescriptions where OR was used as one of the monarch(drug) utilized for 27 therapeutic purposes in total.

    It was searched that the frequency of prescriptions in the therapeutic purposes were as follows. The chapter of eyes is 22.2%, the wind is 13.4%, the child 11.1%, the cold is 8.9%, the head is 6.7%, the malaria disease 4.5% in the order.

    Prescriptions that utilized OR as the main ingredient were most used for treating diplopia, facial nerve palsy, headache and a fever in the whole body. These were also used for treating 55 different types of diseases.

    The dosage of OR in formulas was ranging from 2pun(about 0.75g) to 2don(about 7.5g). However, 1don(about 3.75g) was most used for clinical application.

    We can find out that according to herbs or prescriptions blended with itself, OR made a variety of functions to eliminate cold with wind, humidity, pain, and convulsions from the body. And also, Bangpungtang was the most useful base prescription which used OR as the main component.

Study on the Effect of Gamissanghwa-tang and each Medicinal Plant Extract for the Hair Growth of the Mice using In vivo and In vitro Test (In vivo와 In vitro 실험에서 가미쌍화탕 및 구성한약재가 마우스의 모발 성장에 미치는 실험적 연구)

  • Yun Jeong Hun;Kim Nam Kwen;Lim Kyu Sang;Roh Seok Seon;Hwang Chung Yeon
    • Journal of Physiology & Pathology in Korean Medicine
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    • v.18 no.2
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    • pp.561-570
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    • 2004
  • To screen the effective materials for hair loss treatment, the Gamissanghwa-tang extracts were tested. As a result we found that the Gamissanghwa-tang extracts have the hair growth promoting effect. After topical application of each test materials to the back of CS7BL/6 mice, the earlier conversion of telogen-to-anagen phase was induced. In the experiments of 5α-reductase type II inhibition assay, Radix Paeoniae Alba, Semen Cuscutae showed effective potential to inhibit the activity of 5α-reductase type II. And hair growth index of the Gamissanghwa-tang extracts ranked as 1.2, especially the hair growth index of Fructus Rubi is highest as 1.8. But there were no plant extracts which have effect on the DNA proliferation of hair dermal papilla cell measured by [³H]thymidine incorporation, the expression of growth factors such as IGF-I, KGF, HGF estimated by RT-PCR and protein synthesis of vibrissae hair follicle measured by [/sup 35/S] cysteine incorporation. Cortex Cinnamomi showed anti-bacterial effect on P. ovale, Radix Paeoniae Alba has the highest radical scavening activity and Radix Glycyrrhizae has the highest effects of NO synthesis. These results suggest that Gamissanghwa-tang can be used as a potent treatment agent for helping hair growth stimulation.

The Effects of Peucedani Radix Herbal Acupuncture at St36 on Ovalbumin-induced Asthma in C57BL Mouse (전호약침(前胡藥鍼)이 Ovalbumin-induced Asthma Mouse Model에 미치는 영향)

  • Roh, Hong-Pyo;Seol, In-Chan;Kim, Yoon-Sik
    • Journal of Acupuncture Research
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    • v.22 no.6
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    • pp.1-15
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    • 2005
  • Objectives : The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of Peucedani Radix herbal acupuncture(PR-HA) at St36(joksamni) on ovalbumin-induced asthma in mice. Methods : C57BL/6 mice were sensitized and challenged with OVA(ovalbumin) for 12 weeks(once a week) C57BL/6 mice were injected, inhaled and sprayed with OVA for 12 weeks (3times a week). One of the two experimental groups was just treated with needle-prick on St36 and the other group was treated with 1% concentrations of PR-HAS at St36, for the later 8 weeks (3times /week). Results : 1. The weight and total cells of lung of the mice group treated with PR-HA decreased significantly compared with those of control group. 2. Total Leukocytes and Eosinophils in BALF of the mice group treated with PR-HA decreased significantly compared with those of control group. 3. Eosinophils in BALF of the mice group treated with PR-HA in Photomicrographs decreased significantly compared with those of control group. 4. According to Histological analysis of lung sections, it decreased significantly adhension of collagen in PR-HA than those of control group 5. The concentration of IgE, IL-4, IL-5, in BALF and IL-4, IL-5, Il-13 in serum of the mice group treated with PR-HA decreased significantly compared with that of control group. 6. The number of Gr-1+/CD11b+, CD11b+, CD3-/CCR3+, CD4+, CD3e+/CD69+ , CD23+B220+ cells in the lungs of the mice group treated with PR-HA decreased significantly compared with those of control group. 7. The cytokine's manifestation of mRNA of the mice group treated with PR-HA with RT-PCR decreased significantly compared with that of control group. Conclusion : We conclude that PR-HA is effective on OVA-induced asthma of C57BL/6 mouse.

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Effects of Scutellariae Radix Extracts on LPS-induced Acute Lung Injury (황금이 LPS로 유발된 급성 폐 손상에 미치는 영향)

  • Sin, Ho-Phil;Kim, Jong-Dae;Park, Mee-Yeon;Choi, Hae-Yun
    • Journal of Physiology & Pathology in Korean Medicine
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    • v.25 no.1
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    • pp.55-64
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    • 2011
  • The object of this study was to observe the effects of Scutellariae Radix (SR) aqueous extracts on lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced rat acute lung injury. Five different dosages of SR extracts were orally administered once a day for 28 days before LPS treatments, and then 5 hours after lipopolysaccharide treatment, all rats were sacrificed. 8 groups, each of 16 rats per group were used in the present study. Changes on the body weights, lung weights, pulmonary transcapillary albumin transit, arterial gas parameters (pH, $PaO_2$ and $PaCO_2$) bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) protein, lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) and proinflammatory cytokines tumor necrosis factor-${\alpha}$ (TNF-${\alpha}$), interleukin-1${\beta}$ (IL-1${\beta}$) contents, total cell numbers, neutrophil and alveolar macrophage ratios, lung malondialdehyde (MDA), myeloperoxidase (MPO), proinflammatory cytokine TNF-${\alpha}$ and IL-1${\beta}$ contents were observed with histopathology of the lung, changes on luminal surface of alveolus (LSA), thickness of alveolar septum, number of polymorphonuclear neutrophils (PMNs). The results were compared with a potent antioxidant ${\alpha}$-lipoic acid, 60 mg/kg, in which the effects on LPS-induced acute lung injury were already confirmed. The results obtained in this study suggest that over 125 mg/kg of SR extracts showed favorable effects on the LPS-induced acute lung injury, and 250 mg/kg of SR extracts resembling acute respiratory distress syndrome mediated by their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects and .as similar to ${\alpha}$-lipoic acid in the present study. Therefore, it is expected that SR will be showed favorable effects on the acute respiratory distress syndrome.

Quality Characteristics and Antioxidant Activities of Yanggeng with Added Rehmanniae radix Preparata Concentrate (숙지황 농축액 첨가 양갱의 품질특성 및 항산화성)

  • Oh, Hye-Lim;Ahn, Moon-Hee;Kim, Na-Yeon;Song, Jung-Eun;Lee, Sang-Yong;Song, Mi-Ran;Park, Jong-Yoon;Kim, Mee-Ree
    • Korean journal of food and cookery science
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    • v.28 no.1
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    • pp.1-8
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    • 2012
  • This study was performed to evaluate the quality characteristics of yanggeng prepared with different amounts of Rehmanniae radix Preparata (RRP) concentrate. Moisture, acidity, soluble solids, and reducing sugar contents of the control were the lowest, followed in order by the 3%, 6%, and 9% RRP addition. The pH of 9% RRP added yanggeng was the lowest, followed in order by the 6% and 3% additions. The lightness value of the Hunter color system decreased based on the amount of RRP concentrate added to yanggeng. In the texture analysis, the hardness and cohesiveness of the 9% RRP added yanggeng were the highest among the treatments. Total phenol content was the highest in 9% RRP added yanggeng. Antioxidant activities such as DPPH radical scavenging activity and hydroxyl radical scavenging activity, were the highest in the 9% RRP added yanggeng. In the sensory evaluation for yanggeng, the sensory scores for overall preference and texture were the highest in the 6% RRP added yanggeng The result was suggested that the optimum amount of RRP concentrate to add to yanggeng was 6%.

Treatment Effect of FD Extract on Obesity-Induced High-lipid Diet in Zucker Rats

  • Kim Dong Kyu;Lee Nam-Jin;Hong Seong-Hee;Cho Jung-Hee;Park Jung-Hui;Kim Yun-Bae;Kang Jong-Koo;Hwang Seock-Yeon
    • Biomedical Science Letters
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    • v.11 no.3
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    • pp.417-420
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    • 2005
  • To investigate the anti-obesitic effect of FD extract which consisted of Mori radicis Cortex, Hoelen, Pueraria radix, Schizonepetae spica, Carthami Flos, Bupleuri radix and Saposhnikoviae radix in high-fat diet-fed female lean Zucker rats. Obesity was induced by feeding high-lipid diet contained $3\%$ corn oil and $1\%$ cholesterol for 8 weeks, in which FD extract was added to the diet for treatment group. The rats fed on the high fat diet showed increased gain of body weights, leading to enhanced feed efficiency ratio. Moreover high-fat diet induced hepatic lipid peroxidation and hyperlipemia. The body weight, food efficiency ratio and lipid peroxidation in the liver was decreased as compared with the rats fed on the high fat diet by FD extract. With all such changes, the blood biochemistry about lipid was, if anything, risen. These results suggest that FD extract was supposed to have effective ingredients for improving obesity for controlling adipose tissue.

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Effects of Polygoni Multiflori Radix on prevention of hyperlipidemia and liver damage induced by alcohol (하수오(何首烏)가 알콜 투여로 유발된 흰쥐의 고지혈증과 간 손상의 예방에 미치는 영향)

  • Jang, Young Eun;Park, Ji Ha;Roh, Seong Soo;Koo, Jin Suk;Seo, Bu Il
    • The Korea Journal of Herbology
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    • v.30 no.3
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    • pp.77-82
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    • 2015
  • Objectives : The Korean medical doctors use PMR(Polygoni Multiflori Radix) for nourishing the liver-kidney, loosing the bowel to relieve constipation, recovering from malaria, and clearing away heat and eliminating toxin, etc. But, this study was performed to investigate the effect of water extracts from PMR on prevention of hyperlipidemia and liver damage induced by alcohol. Methods : Except for the normal group, we fed rat on 25% alcohol for 55 days. And the extract was administrated for the same period. We measured the serum components in rat's blood, body weight and weight of liver. Results : At first, we observed effects of PMR on prevention of hyperlipidemia induced by alcohol. PMR group showed significant decrease of total cholesterol and triglyceride in comparison with those of the control group. PMR group showed significant increase of body weight in comparison with those of the control group in 4weeks and 8weeks. At second, we observed effects of PMR on prevention of liver damage induced by alcohol. PMR group showed significant decrease of GOT, GPT, ALP, and LDH in comparison with those of the control group. PMR group showed significant increase of liver weight in comparison with those of the control group. Conclusions : Reviewing these experimental results, it appears that water extracts from PMR have pharmaceutical efficacy on prevention of hyperlipidemia and liver damage induced by alcohol. Therefore further additional study should be conducted to elucidate in depth the pharmaceutical efficacy of these.

Pectinase-Processed Ginseng Radix (GINST) Ameliorates Hyperglycemia and Hyperlipidemia in High Fat Diet-Fed ICR Mice

  • Yuan, Hai-Dan;Kim, Jung-Tae;Chung, Sung-Hyun
    • Biomolecules & Therapeutics
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    • v.20 no.2
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    • pp.220-225
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    • 2012
  • To develop a ginseng product possessing an efficacy for diabetes, ginseng radix ethanol extract was treated with pectinase and obtained the GINST. In the present study, we evaluate the beneficial effect of GINST on high fat diet (HFD)-induced hyperglycemia and hyperlipidemia and action mechanism(s) in ICR mice. The mice were randomly divided into five groups: regular diet group (RD), high fat diet group (HFD), HFD plus GINST at 75 mg/kg (GINST75), 150 mg/kg (GINST150), and 300 mg/kg (GINST300). Oral glucose tolerance test reveals that GINST improves the glucose tolerance after glucose challenge. Fasting plasma glucose and insulin levels were decreased by 4.3% and 4.2% in GINST75, 10.9% and 20.0% in GINST150, and 19.6% and 20.9% in GINST300 compared to those in HFD control group. Insulin resistance indices were also markedly decreased by 8.2% in GINST75, 28.7% in GINST150, and 36.4% in GINST300, compared to the HFD control group. Plasma triglyceride, total cholesterol and non-esterified fatty acid levels in the GINST300 group were decreased by 13.5%, 22.7% and 24.1%, respectively, compared to those in HFD control group. Enlarged adipocytes of HFD control group were markedly decreased in GINST-treated groups, and shrunken islets of HFD control mice were brought back to near normal shape in GINST300 group. Furthermore, GINST enhanced phosphorylation of AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) and glucose transporter 4 (GLUT4). In summary, GINST prevents HFD-induced hyperglycemia and hyperlipidemia through reducing insulin resistance via activating AMPK-GLUT4 pathways, and could be a potential therapeutic agent for type 2 diabetes.

Inhibitory Effect of an Ethanol Extract Mixture of Vitis amurensis, Aralia cordata, and Glycyrrhizae radix on Amyloid β Protein (25-35)-Induced Neurotoxicity (머루전초, 독활전초, 감초 혼합추출물의 Amyloid β Protein (25-35) 유발 신경 독성에 대한 억제효과)

  • Jang, Ji Yeon;Seong, Yeon Hee
    • Korean Journal of Medicinal Crop Science
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    • v.22 no.2
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    • pp.105-112
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    • 2014
  • The present study investigated an ethanol extract (SSB) of a mixture of three medicinal plants of Vitis amurensis, Aralia cordata, and Glycyrrhizae radix for possible neuroprotective effects on neurotoxicity induced by Amyloid ${\beta}$ protein ($A{\beta}$) (25-35) in cultured rat cortical neurons and antidementia activity in mice. Exposure of cultured cortical neurons to $15{\mu}M$ $A{\beta}$ (25-35) for 36 h induced neuronal apoptotic death. At $1-30{\mu}g/m{\ell}$, SSB inhibited neuronal death, elevation of intracellular calcium concentration ($[Ca^{2+}]_i$), and generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) induced by $A{\beta}$ (25-35) in cultured cortical neurons. Memory impairment and increase of acetylcholinesterase activity induced by intracerebroventricular injection of mice with 16 nmol $A{\beta}$ (25-35) was inhibited by chronic treatment with SSB (25, 50 and 100 mg/kg, p.o., for 8 days). From these results, it is suggested that antidementia effect of SSB is due to its neuroprotective effect against $A{\beta}$ (25-35)-induced neurotoxicity and that SSB may have a therapeutic role in preventing the progression of Alzheimer's disease.