American ginseng modulates pancreatic beta cell activities [PDF]
Chinese Medicine, 2007 The mechanism of the beneficial effects of Panax quinquefolius (Xiyangshen, American ginseng) on diabetes is yet to be elucidated. Recent studies show that Panax quinquefolius increases insulin production and reduces the death of pancreatic beta cells ...
Luo Luguang, Luo John, Wu Zonggui
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Panax ginseng has no effect on indices of glucose regulation following acute or chronic ingestion in healthy volunteers [PDF]
, 2009 In the absence of effective pharmacotherapy for diabetes there has been an increase in the use of, and research into, alternative treatment strategies. These include exercise, dietary interventions and the use of supplements including extracts of ginseng.
Andrew B. Scholey +8 more
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The glycaemic effects of single doses of Panax ginseng in young healthy volunteers [PDF]
, 2006 The results of two acute placebo-controlled, double-blind cross-over studies assessing the effect of Panax ginseng (G115) on blood glucose levels are reported.
Kennedy, David +2 more
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Absolute Configuration of Falcarinol (9Z-heptadeca-1,9-diene-4,6- diyn-3-ol) from Pastinaca sativa [PDF]
, 2013 Falcarinol (9Z-heptadeca-1,9-diene-4,6-diyn-3-ol; 1) is a polyacetylene commonly found in several plant families. The absolute configuration of naturally occurring 1 is not clear and contradictory results have been reported in the literature ...
Brunton, Nigel +4 more
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Herb Target Prediction Based on Representation Learning of Symptom related Heterogeneous Network. [PDF]
, 2019 Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has received increasing attention as a complementary approach or alternative to modern medicine. However, experimental methods for identifying novel targets of TCM herbs heavily relied on the current available herb ...
Chen, Jianxin +11 more
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Pharmacokinetic Herb-Drug Interactions: Insight into Mechanisms and Consequences [PDF]
, 2015 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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Response to “Radiation Therapeutic Gain and Asian Botanicals,” by Stephen Sagar [PDF]
, 2010 Numerous botanical agents, many of which are used in whole medical system practices (i.e. traditional Chinese medicine, Ayurvedic medicine, etc.), have been shown to exhibit radiomodifying effects on tumors and normal tissues in-vitro and invivo studies.
Lawenda, Brian D.
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Panax ginseng and Panax quinquefolius: From pharmacology to toxicology
Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2017 The use of Panax ginseng and Panax quinquefolius in traditional Chinese medicine dates back to about 5000 years ago thanks to its several beneficial and healing properties. Over the past few years, extensive preclinical and clinical evidence in the scientific literature worldwide has supported the beneficial effects of P. ginseng and P.
Mancuso, Cesare, Santangelo, Rosaria
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Third-codon transversion rate-based _Nymphaea_ basal angiosperm phylogeny -- concordance with developmental evidence [PDF]
, 2007 Flowering plants (angiosperms) appeared on Earth rather suddenly approximately 130 million years ago and underwent a massive expansion in the subsequent 10-12 million years.
(Max) Zong-Ming Cheng +4 more
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Ginseng for Erectile Dysfunction: A Cochrane Systematic Review
The World Journal of Men's Health, 2022 The objectives of this study were to assess the effects of ginseng on erectile dysfunction. We searched multiple electronic databases from their inceptions to 30 January 2021 without restrictions by language.
Hye Won Lee +6 more
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