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3-N-oxalyl-L-2,3-diaminopropanoic acid, a multifunctional plant metabolite of toxic reputation [PDF]

open access: yes, 2006
3-N-oxalyl-L-2,3-diaminopropanoic acid (beta-ODAP) is a neuroexcitatory non- protein amino acid identified in grass pea (Lathyrus sativus L.) and in ginseng (Panax spp).
Ikegami, Fumio   +3 more
core   +1 more source

Conservation status of species used in the UK herbal medicine industry

open access: yesPLANTS, PEOPLE, PLANET, EarlyView.
Given the ongoing biodiversity crisis, sustainable use and management of medicinal plants is critical. We assessed the conservation status, threats and conservation actions of 298 species sold by UK suppliers to medical herbalists. We found that most species used are unevaluated, representing a gap in conservation knowledge, and of those with ...
Isabella Flowers   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Influence of Panax ginseng formulation on skin microbiota: A randomized, split face comparative clinical study

open access: yesJournal of Ginseng Research, 2022
Background: Skin microbiota is important for maintenance of skin homeostasis; however, its disturbance may cause an increase in pathogenic microorganisms.
Joon Hyuk Hou   +11 more
doaj   +1 more source

Changes in element accumulation, phenolic metabolism, and antioxidative enzyme activities in the red-skin roots of Panax ginseng [PDF]

open access: yes, 1903
BackgroundRed-skin root disease has seriously decreased the quality and production of Panax ginseng (ginseng).MethodsTo explore the disease's origin, comparative analysis was performed in different parts of the plant, particularly the epidermis, cortex ...
Zhou, Ying   +6 more
core   +2 more sources

Harvesting of two alpine Artemisia: Effects of an amateur practice on wild plant dynamics

open access: yesPLANTS, PEOPLE, PLANET, EarlyView.
Wild plants are consumed all over the world, and knowledge of the effects of harvesting is necessary to ensure the sustainability of this activity. Our 3‐year study of two closely related alpine Artemisia species in the Southern Alps revealed a positive impact of harvesting at the plant scale and on the short term.
Ninon Fontaine   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

American Ginseng Acutely Regulates Contractile Function of Rat Heart

open access: yesFrontiers in Pharmacology, 2014
Chronic ginseng treatments have been purported to improve cardiac performance. However reports of acute administration of ginseng on cardiovascular function remain controversial and potential mechanisms are not clear.
Mao eJiang   +9 more
doaj   +1 more source

Perspectives and behaviors surrounding planting practices in North America inform genetic conservation realities for American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius)

open access: yesPLANTS, PEOPLE, PLANET, EarlyView.
American ginseng is a shade‐obligate, North American medicinal plant that is widely traded and used internationally. To meet global demand, ginseng is cultivated in forest farms in the Appalachian region of the USA and field‐based artificial shade farms in two regions: Ontario, Canada and Wisconsin, USA. We conducted social research leveraging in‐depth
Rachel E. Palkovitz   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

How safe are herbal products? [PDF]

open access: yes, 2000
In the search for cures for his ailments, man discovered many healing and toxic properties of plants. Some were found to cure certain diseases while others were found to exert dramatic effects on the body.
Forte, John Stephen
core  

Micropropagation for the production of high quality phytochemicals [PDF]

open access: yes, 2013
Plants area source of many valuable secondary metabolites that find a broad field of applications, ranging from the agrochemical to the pharmaceutical industries.
Grevenstuk, Tomás, Romano, Anabela
core   +1 more source

Traditional Chinese Medicine for lung cancer: Mechanisms, clinical evidence, and future perspectives

open access: yesPrecision Medical Sciences, EarlyView.
Graphical abstract represents the risk factors for lung cancer, TCM efficacy and clinical outcomes to future challenges. Abstract Lung cancer remains a leading cause of global cancer mortality. Despite advances in conventional treatments such as surgery, chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy, challenges including drug resistance, toxicity ...
Zhangdeng Chen, Liujun Bao
wiley   +1 more source

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