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Tribulus terrestris for female sexual dysfunction: a systematic review

Abstract Objective We performed a systematic review to assess the effectiveness and safety of Tribulus terrestris to treat female sexual dysfunction (FSD). Data sources We performed unrestricted electronic searches in the MEDLINE, CENTRAL, EMBASE, LILACS, CINAHL, PsycINFO,WHO-ICTR, Clinicaltrials.gov...

SAD-B modulates epileptic seizure by regulating AMPA receptors in patients with temporal lobe epilepsy and in the PTZ-induced epileptic model

Braz. j. med. biol. res; 53 (4), 2020
α-Amino-3-hydroxy-5-methyl-4-isoxazolepropionic acid (AMPA) receptors are the predominant mediators of glutamate-induced excitatory neurotransmission. It is widely accepted that AMPA receptors are critical for the generation and spread of epileptic seizure activity. Dysfunction of AMPA receptors as ...

LBP reduces theinflammatory injuryof kidney in septic rat and regulates the Keap1-Nrf2∕ARE signaling pathway

Acta cir. bras; 34 (1), 2019
Abstract Purpose: To investigate the influence of lycium barbarum polysaccharides (LBP), a functional derivative from lycium barbarum, on septic kidney injury. Methods: The SD male rats were randomly divided into 8 groups. The concentration of IL-1β, IL-6, IL-8, TNF-α, NF-κB and ROS, in...

Effect of rhubarb on extravascular lung water in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome

Summary Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of rhubarb on extravascular lung water (EVLW) in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Method: A total of 80 patients with ARDS were randomly divided into a treatment group (40 cases) and control group (40 cases). P...

Chinese phytotherapy to reduce stress, anxiety and improve quality of life: randomized controlled trial

Rev. Esc. Enferm. USP; 50 (5), 2016
Abstract OBJECTIVE To evaluate the effect of Chinese phytotherapyto reduce stress levels, anxiety and improve quality of life. METHOD double-blind randomized controlled trial with 89 volunteers divided into three groups: control (no intervention), Placebo and Phytotherapy. The study was conducted in 20...

Shenhua Tablet inhibits mesangial cell proliferation in rats with chronic anti-Thy-1 nephritis

Biol. Res; 49 (), 2016
BACKGROUND: In China, mesangial proliferative glomerulonephritis (MsPGN) is one of the most common kidney diseases. In this study, we treated a rat model of chronic anti-Thy-1 MsPGN with Shenhua Tablet and evaluated whether the tablet was able to protect the kidney function. Thirty-six Wistar rats were r...

Studies on bioactive components from Chinese medicinal plants

Mem. Inst. Oswaldo Cruz; 86 (supl.2), 1991
Several novel bioactive components isolated from Chinese medicinal plants will be presented. These include novel maytansinoid tumor, inhibitors, some new ent-kaurane and rosane diterpenoids from Mallotus anomalus Meer et Chun (Euphorbiaceae), as well asnovel insecticide, stemona alkaloids from Stemona pa...

Plants used in traditional medicine of China and Brazil

Mem. Inst. Oswaldo Cruz; 86 (supl.2), 1991
Eventhough the rationale behind the use of medicinal plantes in Brazil and Chine is different, twenty four species are used in both countries. Scientific name, vulgar name and uses in both countries along with their chemical constituents are listed....

A erva-doce e seu efeito galactógeno (um estudo experimental)

Rev. bras. enferm; 36 (2), 1983
O objetivo do presente trabalho é a comprovaçäo da potencialidade da Erva-doce como estimulante galactógeno. Aplicou-se questionário a gestantes do último trimestre gestacional, inscritas no pré-natal da maternidade do município de Aquiraz, no sentido de selecionar uma amostra intencional, com hi...