PMID: Exp Ther Med. 2020 Feb ;19(2):1297-1303. Epub 2019 Dec 16. PMID: 32010302 Abstract Title: Crocin has pharmacological effects against the pathological behavior of colon cancer cells by interacting with the STAT3 signaling pathway. Abstract: The aim of the present study was to investigate changes in proliferation, apoptosis, inflammation and chemokine release of colon cancer …
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Essential oils of Rosa Damascena and Citrus Aurantium were both effective in improving the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome.
n/a PMID: J Family Med Prim Care. 2019 Sep ;8(9):2990-2996. Epub 2019 Sep 30. PMID: 31681680 Abstract Title: The effect of aromatherapy on mental, physical symptoms, and social functions of females with premenstrual syndrome: A randomized clinical trial. Abstract: Objective: This study was designed to compare the effect of aromatherapy with Rosa Damascena and Citrus …
Rose hydrosol exerts significant protective properties in diabetes mellitus.
PMID: Molecules. 2019 Nov 10 ;24(22). Epub 2019 Nov 10. PMID: 31717650 Abstract Title: Effects of Orally ConsumedMill. Hydrosol on Hematology, Clinical Chemistry, Lens Enzymatic Activity, and Lens Pathology in Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Rats. Abstract: Diabetes mellitus is a multisystemic metabolic disorder that may affect the eyes, kidneys, vessels, and heart. Chronic hyperglycemia causes non-enzymatic glycation …
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The herbal extract ALS-L1023 from Melissa officinalis alleviates visceral obesity and insulin resistance in obesity.
PMID: J Ethnopharmacol. 2020 Feb 3:112646. Epub 2020 Feb 3. PMID: 32027997 Abstract Title: The herbal extract ALS-L1023 from Melissa officinalis alleviates visceral obesity and insulin resistance in obese female C57BL/6J mice. Abstract: ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE: Melissa officinalis L. (Labiatae; lemon balm) has traditionally been used as a medicinal herb to treat stress, anxiety, and insomnia. …
An essential oil-loaded hydrogel had the potential to provide a novel antimicrobial therapy for the treatment of oral candidiasis.
PMID: Microorganisms. 2020 Feb 6 ;8(2). Epub 2020 Feb 6. PMID: 32041100 Abstract Title: Methylcellulose Hydrogel withEssential Oil as a Potential Treatment for Oral Candidiasis. Abstract: spp. are the most prevalent fungi of the human microbiota and are opportunistic pathogens that can cause oral candidiasis. Management of such infections is limited due to the low …
The Bio-Weapon Theory of the China Epidemic
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Isoliquiritigenin inhibits mouse S180 tumors with a new mechanism that regulates autophagy by GSK-3β/TNF-α pathway.
PMID: Eur J Pharmacol. 2018 Nov 5 ;838:11-22. Epub 2018 Aug 29. PMID: 30171855 Abstract Title: Isoliquiritigenin inhibits mouse S180 tumors with a new mechanism that regulates autophagy by GSK-3β/TNF-α pathway. Abstract: In this study, the pharmacokinetic properties and stability of isoliquiritigenin (ILQ) in microsomes were evaluated. The data showed ILQ administrated by i.h had …
Neuroprotective effects of liquiritin on cognitive deficits induced by soluble amyloid-β1-42 oligomers injected into the hippocampus.
PMID: J Asian Nat Prod Res. 2016 Dec ;18(12):1186-1199. Epub 2016 Sep 2. PMID: 27589374 Abstract Title: Neuroprotective effects of liquiritin on cognitive deficits induced by soluble amyloid-βoligomers injected into the hippocampus. Abstract: This study assessed the modulating effects of liquiritin against cognitive deficits, oxidative damage, and neuronal apoptosis induced by subsequent bilateral intrahippocampal injections …
The protective role of liquiritin in high fructose-induced myocardial fibrosis.
PMID: Biomed Pharmacother. 2016 Dec ;84:1337-1349. Epub 2016 Nov 1. PMID: 27810791 Abstract Title: The protective role of liquiritin in high fructose-induced myocardial fibrosis via inhibiting NF-κB and MAPK signaling pathway. Abstract: Diabetic cardiomyopathy has been known as an important complication of diabetes and characterized by persistent diastolic dysfunction, resulting in myocardial fibrosis, which is …
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Sleep-inducing effect of Passiflora incarnata L. extract by single and repeated oral administration.
PMID: Food Sci Nutr. 2020 Jan ;8(1):557-566. Epub 2019 Dec 19. PMID: 31993179 Abstract Title: Sleep-inducing effect ofextract by single and repeated oral administration in rodent animals. Abstract: Social cost of insomnia in modern society is gradually increasing. Due to various social phenomena and lifestyles that take away the opportunity of good quality of sleep, …