48 cases of endometriosis were treated with the Neiyi (ectopic endometrium) No. 2 Pills [symbol: see text] 2 [symbol: see text]) composed of fresh Dahuang (Radix et Rhizoma Rhei), Biejia (Carapax Trionycis) and Taoren...48 cases of endometriosis were treated with the Neiyi (ectopic endometrium) No. 2 Pills [symbol: see text] 2 [symbol: see text]) composed of fresh Dahuang (Radix et Rhizoma Rhei), Biejia (Carapax Trionycis) and Taoren Shuang (powdered Semen Persicae). After 3 months of treatment, high effective rates were obtained in menorrhalgia, dyspareunia, proctalgia, hysteromyoma, ovary cyst, and tubercles in the pelvic cavity, with a pregnant rate of as high as 26.7% in sterility. Meanwhile, the levels of plasma PGF2 alpha and PGE2 markedly dropped, while that of 6-keto-PGF1 alpha, beta-EP, and HYP significantly elevated.展开更多
This study delved into the formulaic patterns of liver cancer treatment outlined in“The Complete Book of Good Tumor Prescriptions”and explored the action mechanisms of core traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)combinati...This study delved into the formulaic patterns of liver cancer treatment outlined in“The Complete Book of Good Tumor Prescriptions”and explored the action mechanisms of core traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)combinations.Initially,liver cancer treatment formulas were extracted from the aforementioned book,and Excel 2017 was employed for calculating the frequency,properties,and meridians associated with the TCMs.IBM SPSS Modeler 18.0 was utilized for the analysis of TCM association rules,and Cytoscape 3.7.2 was employed for the visualization of these rules.Subsequently,network pharmacology was utilized to analyze the action mechanisms of core TCM combinations,leveraging TCMSP,TCMID,Genecards,DAVID,and other databases.The results revealed the inclusion of 131 prescriptions encompassing 303 TCMs.The core TCMs predominantly comprised those invigorating blood circulation and removing blood stasis,clearing heat,and tonifying deficiencies.The flavor of the TCMs was chiefly bitter or pungent,with a prevailing cold property entering the liver and spleen meridians.Association analysis indicated that the support of Angelicae sinensis radix-Trionycis carapax was the highest.Network pharmacology predictions indicated that Angelicae sinensis radix-Trionycis carapax possessed 20 target genes associated with anti-liver cancer properties,including IL-6,MAPK3,and SRC.Gene survival analysis demonstrated high expression of MAPK3 and SRC in liver cancer patients,correlating with a poor prognosis.KEGG analysis identified major anti-liver cancer pathways for Angelicae sinensis radix-Trionycis carapax,encompassing the cancer pathway,TNF signaling pathway,and prolactin signaling pathway.In summary,this study elucidated that TCMs for liver cancer treatment primarily consisted of invigorating blood circulation and removing blood stasis,antipyretic,and tonifying medicines.The core TCM pair,Angelicae sinensis radix-Trionycis carapax,appeared pivotal in this context.The underlying mechanism might involve the modulation of key genes,such as MAPK3 and SRC,and the regulation of pathways,including the cancer pathway,TNF signaling pathway,and prolactin signaling pathway.展开更多
OBJECTIVE:Angelica archangelica Linn.is widely used in food and liquor preparations and also in Kashmiri folk medicine to reduce anxiety.We evaluated the anxiolytic effect of successive extracts of A.archangelica linn...OBJECTIVE:Angelica archangelica Linn.is widely used in food and liquor preparations and also in Kashmiri folk medicine to reduce anxiety.We evaluated the anxiolytic effect of successive extracts of A.archangelica linn.(SAE) on rats tested in the elevated T-maze test(an animal model of generalized anxiety) at doses that exhibit antidepressant-like activity in humans.METHODS:A.archangelica(1 kg) was subjected to successive extraction in a soxhlet apparatus with solvents [petroleum ether(40-60℃),chloroform,ethyl acetate,methanol and decoction with water] in order of increasing polarity(yield:6.9%,7.3%,5.1%,11.88% and 8.2% w/w,respectively).SAE were evaluated for anxiolytic effects using the elevated T-maze and forced swimming tests in rats.RESULTS:Oral dosing of diazepam(1 mg/kg) and extracts(50,100 and 200 mg/kg) clearly showed an anxiolytic-like profile in the elevated T-maze test:it increased one-way escape and decreased inhibitory avoidance on the first,third and seventh day.In the forced swimming test,imipramine and SAE showed antidepressant-and anxiolytic-like effects as reflected by increased climbing time,swimming time and decreased immobility time on the first,third and seventh day.Aqueous and methanol extracts showed the most,petroleum ether(40-60℃) and chloroform intermediate,and ethyl acetate the least anxiolytic activity(*P<0.05,**P<0.01,***P< 0.001) in both models.CONCLUSIONS:These results suggest the anti-anxiety activity of various extracts of A.archangelica and strongly justify its use in traditional Indian medicine for the treatment of anxiety.展开更多
文摘48 cases of endometriosis were treated with the Neiyi (ectopic endometrium) No. 2 Pills [symbol: see text] 2 [symbol: see text]) composed of fresh Dahuang (Radix et Rhizoma Rhei), Biejia (Carapax Trionycis) and Taoren Shuang (powdered Semen Persicae). After 3 months of treatment, high effective rates were obtained in menorrhalgia, dyspareunia, proctalgia, hysteromyoma, ovary cyst, and tubercles in the pelvic cavity, with a pregnant rate of as high as 26.7% in sterility. Meanwhile, the levels of plasma PGF2 alpha and PGE2 markedly dropped, while that of 6-keto-PGF1 alpha, beta-EP, and HYP significantly elevated.
文摘This study delved into the formulaic patterns of liver cancer treatment outlined in“The Complete Book of Good Tumor Prescriptions”and explored the action mechanisms of core traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)combinations.Initially,liver cancer treatment formulas were extracted from the aforementioned book,and Excel 2017 was employed for calculating the frequency,properties,and meridians associated with the TCMs.IBM SPSS Modeler 18.0 was utilized for the analysis of TCM association rules,and Cytoscape 3.7.2 was employed for the visualization of these rules.Subsequently,network pharmacology was utilized to analyze the action mechanisms of core TCM combinations,leveraging TCMSP,TCMID,Genecards,DAVID,and other databases.The results revealed the inclusion of 131 prescriptions encompassing 303 TCMs.The core TCMs predominantly comprised those invigorating blood circulation and removing blood stasis,clearing heat,and tonifying deficiencies.The flavor of the TCMs was chiefly bitter or pungent,with a prevailing cold property entering the liver and spleen meridians.Association analysis indicated that the support of Angelicae sinensis radix-Trionycis carapax was the highest.Network pharmacology predictions indicated that Angelicae sinensis radix-Trionycis carapax possessed 20 target genes associated with anti-liver cancer properties,including IL-6,MAPK3,and SRC.Gene survival analysis demonstrated high expression of MAPK3 and SRC in liver cancer patients,correlating with a poor prognosis.KEGG analysis identified major anti-liver cancer pathways for Angelicae sinensis radix-Trionycis carapax,encompassing the cancer pathway,TNF signaling pathway,and prolactin signaling pathway.In summary,this study elucidated that TCMs for liver cancer treatment primarily consisted of invigorating blood circulation and removing blood stasis,antipyretic,and tonifying medicines.The core TCM pair,Angelicae sinensis radix-Trionycis carapax,appeared pivotal in this context.The underlying mechanism might involve the modulation of key genes,such as MAPK3 and SRC,and the regulation of pathways,including the cancer pathway,TNF signaling pathway,and prolactin signaling pathway.
文摘OBJECTIVE:Angelica archangelica Linn.is widely used in food and liquor preparations and also in Kashmiri folk medicine to reduce anxiety.We evaluated the anxiolytic effect of successive extracts of A.archangelica linn.(SAE) on rats tested in the elevated T-maze test(an animal model of generalized anxiety) at doses that exhibit antidepressant-like activity in humans.METHODS:A.archangelica(1 kg) was subjected to successive extraction in a soxhlet apparatus with solvents [petroleum ether(40-60℃),chloroform,ethyl acetate,methanol and decoction with water] in order of increasing polarity(yield:6.9%,7.3%,5.1%,11.88% and 8.2% w/w,respectively).SAE were evaluated for anxiolytic effects using the elevated T-maze and forced swimming tests in rats.RESULTS:Oral dosing of diazepam(1 mg/kg) and extracts(50,100 and 200 mg/kg) clearly showed an anxiolytic-like profile in the elevated T-maze test:it increased one-way escape and decreased inhibitory avoidance on the first,third and seventh day.In the forced swimming test,imipramine and SAE showed antidepressant-and anxiolytic-like effects as reflected by increased climbing time,swimming time and decreased immobility time on the first,third and seventh day.Aqueous and methanol extracts showed the most,petroleum ether(40-60℃) and chloroform intermediate,and ethyl acetate the least anxiolytic activity(*P<0.05,**P<0.01,***P< 0.001) in both models.CONCLUSIONS:These results suggest the anti-anxiety activity of various extracts of A.archangelica and strongly justify its use in traditional Indian medicine for the treatment of anxiety.
