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Although progress has been achieved in the pharmacological activity and toxicity of Radix Polygoni Multiflori (RPM), the chemical basis of its toxicity is still unclear.
Wenhao Cheng +13 more
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Background. Chinese herbal medicines are widely used to lower serum uric acid levels. However, no systemic review summarizes and evaluates their efficacies and the underlying mechanisms of action. Objectives.
Liqian Chen +13 more
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The implications of WTO accession on the pharmaceutical industry in China [PDF]
Given the limited capabilities of R&D and global distribution channels, and the virtual non-existence of patented drugs, the Chinese pharmaceutical industry has little chance to enter the global market of Western prescription drugs and compete with the ...
Yeung, Godfrey
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Disclosure and adverse effects of complementary and alternative medicine used by hospitalized patients in the North East of England [PDF]
Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the prevalence, disclosure and adverse effects of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use in hospitalised patients, and to explore the associations between patients’ perceived side-effects and relevant
Baqir, wasim +3 more
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Pharmacokinetic Herb-Drug Interactions: Insight into Mechanisms and Consequences [PDF]
Herbal medicines are currently in high demand, and their popularity is steadily increasing. Because of their perceived effectiveness, fewer side effects and relatively low cost, they are being used for the management of numerous medical conditions ...
Horie, Toshiharu +3 more
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Fritillaria hupehensis, a well-known medicinal perennial herb, is used as an antitussive and an expectorant. Continuous cropping and monoculture cultivation usually negativly affect the growth of F. hupehensis. Compared with the monoculture system, the F.
Yuanyuan Duan +15 more
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PlantID – DNA-based identification of multiple medicinal plants in complex mixtures [PDF]
Background An efficient method for the identification of medicinal plant products is now a priority as the global demand increases. This study aims to develop a DNA-based method for the identification and authentication of plant species that can be ...
Bremner, Paul +7 more
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Bletilla striata is a valuable Chinese herbal medicinal plant widely used in various fields. To meet the market demand for this herb, the tissue culture technology of B. striata was developed.
Hai Liu +5 more
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Chinese herbal medicines for hyperthyroidism [PDF]
Hyperthyroidism is a disease in which excessive amounts of thyroid hormones circulate in the blood. Patients, among other things suffer from tachycardia, warm moist skin and raised body temperature. The treatment of hyperthyroidism includes symptom relief and therapy with antithyroid medications, radioiodine and thyroidectomy.
X X, Zen +4 more
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Herbal therapy for treating rheumatoid arthritis (review) [PDF]
Background Herbal medicine interventions have been identified as having potential benefit in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Objectives To update an existing systematic (Cochrane) review of herbal therapies in RA. Search methods
Cameron, Melainie +2 more
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