Comparison of the chemical constituents and anti-Alzheimer’s disease effects of Uncaria rhynchophylla and Uncaria tomentosa [PDF]
Abstract Background Uncaria tomentosa, which has similar chemical constituents with Uncaria rhynchophylla, has been reported to alleviate cognitive impairments in Alzheimer’s disease (AD) animal models. This study aimed to compare the chemical constituents and anti-AD effect of the ethanol extracts of U.
Qing-Qing Xu +6 more
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The genus Uncaria is famous for its high medicinal value. However, the high morphological similarities and unclear interspecific genetic relationships have posed challenges to the classification and identification of Uncaria species.
Jiangpeng Dai +6 more
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Herbal decoction of Gastrodia, Uncaria, and Curcuma confers neuroprotection against cerebral ischemia in vitro and in vivo [PDF]
“Tianma” (Gastrodia) and “gouteng” (Uncaria) are both widely used to treat cerebral ischemia. At the same time, “ezhu” (Curcuma longa) or turmeric, is derived from the dried roots of C. longa.
Zhi-Han Wang, Bing-Hong Chen, Ying-Ying Lin, Jin Xing, Zi-Long Wei, Li Ren
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Extractive composition and bioactivity of Uncaria acida and Uncaria glabrata wood
Uncaria acida (red bajakah) and Uncaria glabrata (white bajakah) belong to the liana woody species. Both are naturally cultivated in Indonesia, particularly in Kalimantan (Borneo) island. This study, aims to investigate the extractive composition of U. acida and U.
Masendra Masendra +3 more
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A revision of Mitragyna and Uncaria (Rubiaceae)
A world wide revision of the genera Mitragyna s.l. and Uncaria both placed in the subtribe Mitragyninae Havil. of the tribe Cinchoneae, with a general discussion on the affinities of the genera, the growth form and architecture. In Mitragyna 10 species and in Uncaria 34 species are recognized; 4 new forms of Uncaria are described. There are keys to the
Ridsdale, C.E.
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Background: Uncaria tomentosa is a traditional medicinal herb with antiviral, antioxidant, immunostimulating, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer effects. Objective: The present study was conducted to evaluate the antioxidant capacity in vitro and in vivo ...
Enass Najem Oubaid +2 more
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Histological, Ultrastructural, and Biochemical Study of the Reno-Protective Effects of Uncaria Tomentosa and L-arginine Against Fipronil-Induced Nephrotoxicity in Male Albino Rats [PDF]
Introduction: Fipronil induces vulnerable effects on the kidney causing nephrotoxicity via oxidative stress. The purpose of this study was to compare the protective effects of Uncaria tomentosa versus L-arginine against fipronil induced nephrotoxicity ...
Nema Soliman +3 more
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The Potency of the Genus Uncaria from East Borneo for Herbal Medicine Purposes: A Mini-review [PDF]
Uncaria is a genus of plants that are widely distributed in the tropics. There are about 5 of the 38 species of this genus growing in the tropical rain forests of East Borneo, Indonesia. For a long time, Uncaria is commonly used as a traditional medicine
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Antimicrobial potency of toothpaste containing gambir (Uncaria gambir) extract
Introduction: The biggest problem in oral health is dental caries and periodontal disease. The way to prevent dental and mouth problems is to keep oral hygiene. One of them is adequate plaque control.
Siti Rusdiana Puspa Dewi +3 more
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Introduction: Enterococcus faecalis is often found in root canal infections and can cause failure in root canal treatment. Uncaria gambier is an herbal medicine that is known to be rich in polyphenol compounds that have antibacterial properties.
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