PMID: Clin Exp Hypertens. 2019 ;41(3):280-286. Epub 2018 May 17. PMID: 29771623 Abstract Title: Effects of an ethanolic extract of mulberry fruit on blood pressure and vascular remodeling in spontaneous hypertensive rats. Abstract: Mulberry (Morus alba) has been used in traditional oriental medicine since ages. Recently, it has been reported that mulberry produces hypotensive effects …
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A. vera supplementation protects against development of cardiac inflammation, fibrosis, and oxidative stress in isoprenaline-administered rats.
PMID: Prev Nutr Food Sci. 2019 Sep ;24(3):254-264. Epub 2019 Sep 30. PMID: 31608250 Abstract Title: Phenolic Content Analysis ofGel and Evaluation of the Effect of Aloe Gel Supplementation on Oxidative Stress and Fibrosis in Isoprenaline-Administered Cardiac Damage in Rats. Abstract: We evaluated the cardioprotective effect ofgel isoprenaline (ISO)-administered myocardial infarction in rats. ISO administration …
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Research over the past two decades shows that certain herbal medicines can fight the new Wuhan coronavirus contagion
Climacteric symptoms and quality of life improved after administration of 250 mg of Morus nigra leaf powder for 60 days.
PMID: Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2020 Feb ;148(2):243-252. Epub 2019 Dec 11. PMID: 31736077 Abstract Title: Randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial of the effect of Morus nigra L. (black mulberry) leaf powder on symptoms and quality of life among climacteric women. Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To test the efficacy of Morus nigra L. (MN) leaf powder for treating …
This review will describe some of the latest preclinical and clinical studies detailing the antiviral profiles of silymarin and its derivatives,
PMID: Molecules. 2019 Apr 19 ;24(8). Epub 2019 Apr 19. PMID: 31010179 Abstract Title: Antiviral Activities of Silymarin and Derivatives. Abstract: Silymarin flavonolignans are well-known agents that typically possess antioxidative, anti-inflammatory, and hepatoprotective functions. Recent studies have also documented the antiviral activities of silymarin and its derivatives against several viruses, including the flaviviruses (hepatitis C …
Flavonoids from Houttuynia cordata attenuate H1N1-induced acute lung injury in mice via inhibition of influenza virus and Toll-like receptor signalling.
PMID: Phytomedicine. 2019 Dec 16 ;67:153150. Epub 2019 Dec 16. PMID: 31958713 Abstract Title: Flavonoids from Houttuynia cordata attenuate H1N1-induced acute lung injury in mice via inhibition of influenza virus and Toll-like receptor signalling. Abstract: BACKGROUND: Influenza virus is one of the most important human pathogens, causing substantial seasonal and pandemic morbidity and mortality. Houttuynia …
Effects of mulberry fruit consumption on health outcomes: A mini-review.
PMID: Antioxidants (Basel). 2018 May 21 ;7(5). Epub 2018 May 21. PMID: 29883416 Abstract Title: Effects of Mulberry Fruit (L.) Consumption on Health Outcomes: A Mini-Review. Abstract: Mulberry (L.) belongs to the Moraceae family and is widely planted in Asia. Mulberry fruits are generally consumed as fresh fruits, jams and juices. They contain considerable amounts …
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Mulberry leaf regulates differentially expressed genes in diabetic mice liver based on RNA-Seq analysis.
PMID: Front Physiol. 2018 ;9:1051. Epub 2018 Aug 7. PMID: 30131712 Abstract Title: Mulberry Leaf Regulates Differentially Expressed Genes in Diabetic Mice Liver Based on RNA-Seq Analysis. Abstract: The pathogenesis of diabetes mellitus is a complicated process involving much gene regulation. The molecular mechanism of mulberry (L.) leaf in the treatment of diabetes is not …
Anti-inflammatory and preventive activity of white mulberry root bark extract in an experimental model of pancreatitis
PMID: J Tradit Complement Med. 2018 Oct ;8(4):497-505. Epub 2018 Mar 2. PMID: 30302330 Abstract Title: Anti-inflammatory and preventive activity of white mulberry root bark extract in an experimental model of pancreatitis. Abstract: Pancreatitis is characterized by highly morbid inflammation in the pancreas. Currently, there is no specific drug available for pancreatitis except supportive medicines. …
Antispasmodic activity of prenylated phenolic compounds from the root bark of Morus nigra.
PMID: Molecules. 2019 Jul 8 ;24(13). Epub 2019 Jul 8. PMID: 31288489 Abstract Title: Antispasmodic Activity of Prenylated Phenolic Compounds from the Root Bark of. Abstract: Black mulberry is a widely acknowledged ancient traditional medicine. Its extract and constituents have been reported to exert various bioactivities including antimicrobial, hypotensive, analgesic etc. effects. While black mulberry …
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