A revision of the genus Cistanche (Orobanchaceae) in Israel, and considerations for its taxonomic circumscription in the Middle East [PDF]
The genus Cistanche is the subject of considerable taxonomic confusion due to reduced morphology, poor preservation in herbaria, and misidentification.
Dar Ben-Natan, Chris Thorogood
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Phenylethanol Glycoside from Cistanche tubulosa Attenuates BSA-Induced Liver Fibrosis in Rats by Modulating the Gut Microbiota–Liver Axis [PDF]
This study aimed to investigate the effect of phenylethanol glycoside from Cistanche tubulosa (CPhGs) on the prevention of bovine serum albumin (BSA)-induced hepatic fibrosis in rats.
Xinxin Qi +8 more
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Characteristic Volatile Organic Compound Analysis of Different Cistanches Based on HS-GC-IMS
Cistanche is a medicinal and food homologous substance with a long history of consumption and medicinal use in China. In order to further understand the volatile organic compound differences between different cistanches, this study selected oil cistanche,
Shiqi Zhou +6 more
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An account of the genus Cistanche (Orobanchaceae) in Iraq and taxonomic considerations in the Middle East [PDF]
Species limits in the genus Cistanche are poorly understood, despite the plants’ long history of use in traditional herbal medicine and food across their range.
Majed Aldughayman +3 more
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Green synthesis of AuNPs using Cistanche tubulosa extract and their broad-spectrum antimicrobial, antiparasitic, and scolicidal activities [PDF]
The green synthesis of metal nanoparticles has emerged as a promising alternative to traditional antimicrobial agents due to the simultaneous effects of metal nanoparticles and herbal products on antimicrobial properties.
Hanieh Karimi +3 more
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Cistanche tubulosa phenylethanoid glycosides suppressed adipogenesis in 3T3-L1 adipocytes and improved obesity and insulin resistance in high-fat diet induced obese mice [PDF]
Background Cistanche tubulosa is an editable and medicinal traditional Chinese herb and phenylethanoid glycosides are its major components, which have shown various beneficial effects such as anti-tumor, anti-oxidant and neuroprotective activities ...
Dilinazi Abudujilile +12 more
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Objective: To evaluate the anti-fatigue effects of different extracts from Cistanche tubulosa (Schenk) Wight (C. tubulosa, Rou Cong Rong), focusing on central and exercise-induced fatigue in mice.
Jianteng Dong +9 more
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Cistanche tubulosa-Ginkgo biloba combination enhances memory via cortico-cerebellar reorganization: a randomized controlled trial [PDF]
BackgroundAge-related memory decline has emerged as a critical global public health challenge, yet few ethnopharmacological interventions have demonstrated robust clinical efficacy in improving memory and cognitive function.ObjectivesThis randomized ...
Yuhong Gao +6 more
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Influence of planting region and soil chemical properties on medicinal compound contents in Cistanche tubulosa [PDF]
Cistanche tubulosa is a valuable herbal remedy in China. In this study, we aimed to identify and analyze how bioactive compounds are affected by planting region and soil properties.
Xinhong Wang +8 more
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Cistanche tubulosa glycosides ameliorate cognitive decline in APP/PS1 mice via modulation of gut microbiota and fatty acid metabolism: insights from multi-omics and experimental validation [PDF]
ObjectiveThe dried succulent stem of C. tubulosa (Schenk) Wight has long been used as herbal medicine in China and other regions of Asia for its tonifying properties.
Rui Hou +5 more
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