• Biomedical Science Letters
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• v.18 no.4
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• pp.369-376
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• 2012

Platycodon grandiflorum is a medicinal herb that is used to treat pulmonary and respiratory allergic disorders. The objective of this study was to investigate the protective effects of ethyl acetate extract of Platycodon grandiflorum (PGEA) against inflammation and to discern the molecular mechanism of PGEA in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced signal pathways in RAW264.7 macrophage cells. PGEA suppressed the generation of nitric oxide (NO) and the expression of inducible NO synthase induced by LPS in RAW264.7 cells, and inhibited the release of pro-inflammatory cytokines induced by LPS in RAW264.7 cells. Western blot analysis showed that PGEA suppressed LPS-induced phosphorylation of p38 and c-Jun N-terminal kinase (JNK) but not extracellular signal-regulated kinase and $I{\kappa}-B{\alpha}$ degradation. Inactivation of JNK and p38 was effectively alleviated by PGEA, which subsequently affected the activation of c-Jun and c-Fos, which are the essential components of the activator protein-1 (AP-1) transcription complex. Taken together, the results indicate PGEA suppress the activation of p38, JNK, and AP-1, thereby inhibiting the generation of NO and pro-inflammatory cytokines, which affect the regulation of inflammation. PGEA may be useful for the treatment of various inflammatory diseases.

• Korean Journal of Medicinal Crop Science
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• v.17 no.1
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• pp.21-25
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• 2009

The results on the useful functional compounds of kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus L.) leaves cultivated in reclaimed lands and the biological activity effects of extracts were as follows. On 98 days after sowing (DAS) Tainung-2 showed the highest total chlorophyll content (1.68 mg/g), and on 141 DAS Dowling showed higher chlorophyll content (1.50 mg/g) than the other two did. In all cultivars the total chlorophyll content was higher on 141 DAS than on 98 DAS. Total polyphenol and total flavonoid contents were the highest in Tainung-2 (30.50 mg/g and 57.03 mg/g, respectively), and total polyphenol and total flavonoid contents (30.50 mg/g and 57.03 mg/g, respectively) were the highest in 30% ethanol extraction. Ascorbic acid contents were higher on 141 DAS than on 98 DAS in three cultivars. SOD activities of kenaf leaf extract were generally over 90%. DPPH radical scavenging activity of Tainung-2 was higher than others.

• Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation
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• v.26 no.3
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• pp.215-219
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• 1996

Active component was sought among three herb medicines, which are used in combination as a traditional medicine prescribed for patients with hyperlipidemia related diseases. Antihyperlipidemic effect of this remedy has previously been shown model by the authors on the animal model. Hyperlipidemia was induced on male Wistar rats by keeping them on high lipid diet for one week, as previously described by the authors. Blood lipid profile was verified on these rats by measuring total cholesterol (TC), triglyceride (TG), high density lipoprotein (HDL) and low density lipoprotein (LDL). Then, the diet was changed to normal. At the same time, methanol extracts of Scutellaris baicalensis Georg.(radix), Coptidis japonica Makino(rhizoma) or Rhei koreanum Nakai(rhizoma) were given on daily basis, and changes in the blood lipid profile were monitored for 4 weeks. Methanol extract of Scutellaris baicalensis Georg. significantly reduced the TC value, implying the in vivo antihyperlipidemic effect.

• Food Science and Preservation
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• v.7 no.1
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• pp.68-73
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• 2000

These experiments were performed to investigate the safety of two herbs-Houttuynia cordata Thunberg and Lycium chinese Miller-irradiated with gamma-rays in respect of genotoxicity. Water extracts from the 10 kGy gamma-irradiated herbs were examined in two short -term in vitro tests ; (1) Salmonella typhimurium reversion assay (Ames test) in strain TA 98 and Ta100 and (2) Micronuclues test on clutured Chinese hamster ovary(CHO) cells. No mutagenicity was detected in the two assays with or without metabolic activation . From these results , the safety of the herbs irradiated with gamma-rays at practical doses could be revealed in further tests of genotoxicity in vivo, chronic and reproductive toxicity.

• YAKHAK HOEJI
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• v.55 no.2
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• pp.160-167
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• 2011

Cirsium japonicum var. ussuriense (CJ) is used as a folk medicine for diuretic, arthritis, dyspepsia, and bleeding in Korea. Until now, more than fifteen kinds of CJ were identified and among them, Cirsium japonicum var. nakaianum Nakai was selected as experimental material. Both that from The Medical Herb Garden of Seoul National University located at Gayang-dong, Koyang city and native that from a hillock near Dangjin, Chungnam were collected and analyzed to determine whether it is varied in efficacy on their habitats. Extracts and fractions of CJ had a strong effect of antibacterial activity on H. pylori and antioxidant effects. And the CJ from Garden and Dangjin were showed to be more efficient in acute gastritis through the HCl${\cdot}$ethanol-induced gastric lesion test and chronic gastritis through the indomethacin-induced gastric lesion test, respectively. This study proved that the effects of CJ are varied by their habitats. Also, these results suggest that the CJ has potentials for use as functional food and medicine.

• The Journal of Korean Medicine
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• v.19 no.2
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• pp.326-336
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• 1998

면역 결핍 바이러스와 허피즈 바이러스 -1,2에 대한 한약의 항바이러스 작용을 관찰하기 위하여, 세포 바이러스 검색에 초기 독성과 감염 바이러스의 생존 세포 수를 비교적 단기간내 볼 수 있는 96-well plate를 이용한 MTT assay로 측정하였다. 본 실험은 예비 실험 단계에서 사용된 총 85가지의 한약중 단미제 6가지와 복합처방 44가지를 선정하였으며 복합처방은 유사한 치법으로 분류하였고 한약의 시료 추출은 순수하게 물로 전탕하여 여과하였다. 실험 결과 파두와 맥아가 면액 결핍 바이러스에 대해 감염초기 유의성이 있었으며 호장근, 갈근우방자탕과 형방패독산이 허피즈 바이러스-1,2에 대해 감염초기 유의성이 있었으나 실험의 시간 경과에 따른 지속적인 약효 안정성을 보이지는 못하였다. 이 실험을 통하여 한약을 이용한 우수한 바이러스 치료를 개발하기 위해서는 단미제나 복합 처방에서 항바이러스 작용이 큰 유효성분의 대량 분리와 세포 실험에 있어서 오차를 줄 일 수 있는 세포면역학적 실험의 도입 등이 필요할 것으로 사료된다.

• Food Industry And Nutrition
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• v.7 no.3
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• pp.39-43
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• 2002

본 연구에서는 전통적으로 한방에서 성장 촉진을 위하여 사용된 녹각, 우슬, 구기자, 두충, 오미자 및 용안 등의 한약재 추출물과 액상칼슘을 각각 첨가하여 4구간의 빵을 제조하여 품질 특성을 비교 분석하였다. 빵의 물성을 측정한 결과, strength, hardness는 한약재 추출물과 액상칼슘의 첨가량이 많을수록 높아지는 경향을 나타냈었으며 cohesiveness, springiness, gumminess 및 brittleness는 감소하는 경향으로 나타났다. 빵의 내부와 표면의 색도(L,a,b)는 첨가량에 따라 차이가 있었으며 저장 4일째에 각각 변화 정도의 차이가 있었다. $37^{\circ}$ 에서 4일간 저장 후 일반세균은 무첨가구 $15\times10^3CFU/g$에 비하여 한약재 추출물 및 액상칼슘 첨가량이 많은 구간에서는 급격히 감소하여 보존성이 높게 나타났다. 관능적 특성은 실험구간에 따른 유의적 차이는 크게 나타나지 않았으며, 각각의 실험구간에 따른 칼슘함량을 비교 분석한 결과. 한약재 추출물과 액상칼슘이 많은 구간에서 높게 나타나는 경향이었다. 이상의 결과를 바탕으로 성장촉진 한약재 및 액상칼슘을 기능성 소재로서 제빵에 활용 가능할 것으로 생각된다.

• The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology
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• v.22 no.1
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• pp.100-107
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• 2009

Objective : The purpose of this study is to investigate the antibacterial activity of Saussurea lappa for the applications of herb-based extracts to both cosmetic and medicinal industries. Methods : Antibacterial activity of ethanol extract of Saussutes lappa (ESL) was assessed using agar diffusion and broth dilution methods, and determined by whether clear zone was formed around paper disc and in terms of the size (mm) of clear zone, Results : ESL provided activity against Staphylococcus aureus KCTC 1927 in concentration of 1 mg/ml with an clear zone of 16 mm, and showed an activity against Staphylococcus epidermids KCTC 1917 in concentration of 1 mg/ml with an clear zone of 18mm. Moreover, the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of ESL against S. sureus and S. epidermidls were 1 mg/ml for both bacterial species. However, ESL showed no growth inhibition against Pseudomonas aeruginosa KCTC 12513, Enterobactet aerogenes KCTC 2190, Escherichia coli KCTC 2571, Salmonella typhimurium KCTC 1925 and Propionibacterium acnes KCCM 41747. Conclusions : Antibacterial activity of ESL against Staphylococcus sureus and Staphylococcus epidermids causing eye and skin diseases was proved. The result suggest that ESL may be useful as a natural preservative on behalf of synthetic preservatives.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Food Culture
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• v.19 no.2
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• pp.150-157
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• 2004

As an attempt to develop new functional health beverage by using medicinal herb, green ginger(Zingiber officinale Roscoe), we investigated the effect of Zingiber officinale on blood pressure and regional cerebral blood flow (rCBF) of rats with Zingiber officinale extracts. Zingiber officinale extract increase rCBF significantly. The drink produced consisted of Zingiber officinale extract 1.825%, maltitol syrup 17.0%, citric aicd 0.06%, ascorbic acid 0.02%, stevioside 0.001%, ginger flavor 0.11% and water. Brix, pH and acidity of product were 13.7, 4.4 and 0.09, respectively. This drink had good score by the sensory evaluation. The above results showed that development of such functional beverage using Zingiber officinale can used as a functional material improving blood circulation in beverage industry.

• Korean Journal of Medicinal Crop Science
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• v.14 no.1
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• pp.27-30
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• 2006

Rodgersia podophylla was a native medicinal plant cultivated in Korea. During the search for a new whitening natural herb, we found that underground part of Rodgersia podophylla showed inhibitory activity against melanin biosynthesis in melan-a cells by brocking tyrosinase activity. In addition, this plant exhibited protective effect on UV-B region. These results suggest that underground part of Rodgersia podophylla might be used as whitening agent for the skin.