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The sclerotia of Wolfiporia cocos are a kind of traditional medicine and food with excellent benefits and are widely used in China, Japan, and other Asian countries. The mating system of fungi is not only of practical importance for breeding but also has
Shoujian Li +3 more
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A review of frequently used Kampo prescriptions. Part 3. Yokukansan
Abstract Background The source of yokukansan (YKS) is thought to be Baoying‐Jinjiang (Hoeikinkyōroku in Japanese) by Xue Ji. YKS was originally designed for children and indicated for spasms, clenching of teeth, digestive dysfunction due to mental instability, and insomnia. Key Findings YKS formula consists of seven types of crude drugs.
Hideaki Yamaguchi +5 more
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Review of frequently used Kampo prescriptions: Part 4, Ninjin'yoeito
Abstract Background The source of ninjin'yoeito (NYT) is considered the ‘Formulary of Bureau of Taiping People's Welfare Pharmacy’, written around 1241–52 AD. NYT is used to treat patients with chronic fatigue, malaise with qi deficiency, and exhaustion of all five parenchymatous viscera with difficulty in recovering.
Shin Takayama +12 more
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Development of New Strains of Wolfiporia cocos for Sclerotium Formation by 2-Way Cross-Breeding
Wolfiporia cocos is an important medicinal fungus that has been used in regions of Northeast Asia including Korea, Japan, and China. W. cocos is classified in Korea into two types (red bokryeong and white bokryeong) based on the internal colors (yellow ...
Kang-Hyeon Ka +6 more
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Abstract Background Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is the most common cause of chronic progressive hair loss in men, and AGA has a severe negative impact on the quality of life and physical and mental health of patients. Methods Four female C57BL/6 mice were isolated from DP cells in culture (≤4 generations) after stimulation of DPC proliferation by ...
Guiyue Wang +9 more
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A review of frequently used Kampo prescriptions: Part 2—Hangekobokuto
Abstract Background The origin of hangekobokuto (HKT) is from Jin Gui Yao Lue (Kinkiyōryaku in Japanese), and it has been indicated for treating throat discomfort in women. Key Findings HKT consists of five crude drugs. Clinical studies have shown that HKT can improve the swallowing reflex by increasing the substance P level in saliva; improve the ...
Tomoko Suzuki +6 more
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Late‐life depression is a globally prevalent disorder. Ninjinyoeito (NYT), a traditional Japanese herbal medicine, attenuates depressive symptoms in older patients. However, the mechanisms underlying the antidepressive effect of NYT are unknown. In this study, we investigated the mechanism of the action of NYT using senescence‐accelerated mouse prone 8
Chise Taniguchi +7 more
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On the occurrence, origin, and intake of the nuclides, 210Po and 210Pb, in sclerotia of Wolfiporia cocos collected in China [PDF]
Abstract The dried sclerotium of the fungus Wolfiporia cocos is edible and has medicinal value. This study aimed to understand the accumulation of radioactivity arising from the alpha 210Po, and beta-emitting 210Pb, in the sclerotium’s shell and core and assess a potential effective dose for consumers.
Dagmara Strumińska-Parulska +2 more
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Objective. This study is aimed at exploring the effect of Qinghua Jianpi Recipe on preventing colon polyp recurrence and inhibiting the progress of “inflammatory cancer transformation.” And another goal is to explore the changes of intestinal flora structure and intestinal inflammatory (immune) microenvironment of mice with colon polyps treated by ...
Ting Liu +9 more
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Abstract Obesity, which has unknown pathogenesis, can increase the frequency and seriousness of acute myocardial infarction (AMI). This study evaluated effect of Huayu Qutan Recipe (HQR) pretreatment on myocardial apoptosis induced by AMI by regulating mitochondrial function via PI3K/Akt/Bad pathway in rats with obesity.
He Tai +10 more
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