• Korean Journal of Acupuncture
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• v.24 no.1
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• pp.189-197
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• 2007

Objectives : Free radical metabolism seems to occupy a remarkably common position in the mechanisms of aging and aging related disease. This study was designed to find out whether Juglandis Semen herbal acupuncture solution (JSHAS) can scavenge Nitric Oxide (NO) or not. Methods : SNAP was used as NO generator. NO concentration was estimated after 2, 6, 12 and 24 hrs in no treatment group, after treatment with Vitamin C or 1, 10, 100 ${\mu}g/ml$ of JSHAS. Results : There was no significant scavenging effect of JSHAS on NO after 2, 6 hrs but significant effect on NO in 10, 100 ${\mu}g/ml$ group. Conclusions : These results suggest that JSHAS has scavenging effect on NO. This study shows that JSHAS can be used for aging related disease and further studies are required to investigate the antioxidative effects of it.

• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• v.18 no.2
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• pp.101-110
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• 2001

Objective : This study was undertaken to determine if Scutellaria baicalensis Georgi (SbG) extract exerts protective effect against oxidant-induced cell injury in renal proximal tubular cells. Methods : The cell injury was evaluated by lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) release in rabbit renal cortical slices and lipid peroxidation was estimated by measuring malondialdehyde (MDA). t-Butylhydroperoxide (tBHP) was used as a model of oxidant. Results : tBHP at 1 mM increased LDH release and lipid peroxidation, which were prevented by SbG in a dose dependent manner over concentration range of 0.001-0.1%. SbG provided the protective effect against oxidant-induced reduction in PAH uptake by renal cortical slices and microsomal Na+-K+-ATPase activity. SbG attenuated tBHP-induced depletion of reduced glutathione. 0.2 mM $HgCl_2$ increased LDH release and lipid peroxidation, which were completely prevented by 0.05% SbG. Conclusion : SbG prevents oxidant-induced impairment in membrane transport function.

• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• v.17 no.3
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• pp.151-167
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• 2000

Objective : The aim of this study is to determine the antimutagenic effect and genetic safety of Buthus martensi Karsch aqua-acupuncture solution(BMKAS) against various chemical carcinogens. Method : Ames(Salmonella typhimurium) test and Rec assay(Bacillus subtilis) were used as indicators for DNA damage and antimutagenesis. Furthermore, the levels of umu operon expression by measuring the ${\beta}$-galactosidase activity wete monitored with the SOS umu test using S. typhimurium 1535 containing plasmid pSK1002. And the host-mediated assay was used to investigate the mutagenicity and antimutagenicity of BMKAS inducing various chemical carcinogens after the activation with in vivo metabolic systems. Results : From the results, BMKAS did not atfect DNA of S. typhimurium and B. subtilis strains and showed no mutagenicity at the all concentrations of tested solution. Furthermore BMKAS dose-dependently protected the mutagenecity by AF-2, 2-AA and B[a]P. These phenomena was also similar to that after metabolic activation of BMKAS in in vivo system. Conclusion : These results suggested that BMKAS did not show the mutagenicity and protected the mutagenesis against various chemical carcinogens by four different methods used in this study.

• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• v.18 no.2
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• pp.136-149
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• 2001

Objetives : This study was done to evaluate the antiallegic effect of medicinal acupuncture solution of Acanthopanax senticosus(Rupr. et Maxim;abbreviated as ASMA), studies were done experimentally. Methods : For this aim MTT assay, anaphylaxis reaction, DTH, histamine release, IgE production and vascular permability was evaluated. Results : ASMA didn't show an effective cytotoxicity on the mouse lung fibroblast. It insignifcantly suppressed histamine release from mast cells induced by compound 48/80, while it significantly reduced IgE production and SRBC-challenged DTH(Delayed type hypersensitivity). ASMA effectively suppressed anaphylactic reaction induced by compound 48/80. However, it didn't inhibit vascular permeability and contact dermatitis significantly. Conclusion:Medicinal acupucture solution had antialletgic effects. Acanthopanax senticosus medical acupuncture depress the allergy reaction. Especially in anaphylactic type, the effect was good.

• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• v.24 no.2
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• pp.73-81
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• 2007

목적 : 본 연구는 화피의 연골 보호 및 소염 진통 작용을 알아보고, 화피를 이용한 관절염치료 약침액 개발의 기초자료를 얻기 위해 고안되었다. 방법 : In vitro에서는 토끼 무릎관절에서 배양된 연골조직에 5ng/ml IL-1${\alpha}$ 처리 후， 화피의 연골보호 효과, 연골세포에 대한 독성을 조사하였다. In vivo에서는 토끼 무릎관절내 collagenase를 주입, CIA 유발 후, 28일간 매일 토끼의 구강으로 화피, 증류수, CEX를 투여하였으며, 연골보호, 소염, 진통에 대한 측정을 하였다. 결과 : 화피는 proteoglican 및 collagen분해 억제, MMPs 활성 억제로 연골 보호 효과가 있었으며, 연골 세포에 대한 독성이 없었다. 소염작용은 PGE2 생산 억제 및 COX-2발현 억제, carrageenan 유발 쥐 모델에서의 부종 억제로 확인되었다. 진통작용은 tail flick test에서의 latency time 증가, formalin test에서의 염증성 통증억제로 나타났다. 결론 : 화피가 퇴행성관절염에 대한 연골 보호 효과 및 소염 진통 작용이 있으므로, 이를 근거로 약침액을 개발 응용하면 퇴행성관절염 치료에 활용될 수 있다고 사료된다.

• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• v.31 no.1
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• pp.139-148
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• 2014

Objectives : The aim of this study was to review the effect of herbal medicine on hair growth in animal models reported in Korean domestic journals. Methods : Korean core databases were searched with terms alopecia and hair, and animal study reports on hair growth with herbal medicine were reviewed. Animal model, intervention, and hair growth measure data were extracted. Results : A total of 28 reports were reviewed. C57BL/6 mice with depilation was the most frequent animal models used. Polygoni multiflori radix, Cnidii rhizoma and Biotae Folium were frequently used herbal medicine. Positive effects were reported. Conclusions : Herbal medicines may be promising resource for pharmacopuncture materials for positive effects on hair growth.

• Korean Journal of Acupuncture
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• v.25 no.4
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• pp.89-104
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• 2008

Objectives : This study was undertaken to determine the in vitro antioxidant activity of the extract of Chilgitang herb-acupuncture solution (CHAS). Methods : The radical scavenging capacity was tested by 2,2-diphenyl-1-picryl-hydrazyl (DPPH), hypoxanthine-xanthine oxidase system, DCFH-DA assay, nitric oxide and peroxynitrite generating system. In addition, antioxidant activity on copper and AAPH mediated human low-density lipoprotein (LDL) oxidation was measured by using TBARS assay and relative electrophoretic mobility assay. The amount of total phenolic compounds was assayed by the Folin-Ciocalteu method. Results : CHAS revealed a potent scavenging activity on DPPH radical(82%), superoxide anions(73%), hydroxyl radical(63%), nitric oxide (99%) and peroxynitrite (99%). Moreover, CHAS showed a strong inhibitory effect (59%) on $FeCl_2$-ascorbic acid induced lipid peroxidation of rat liver homogenate. CHAS also markedly inhibited copper(81%) and AAPH(56%)-mediated LDL oxidation, and effectively suppressed the electrophoretic mobility during exposure of human LDL to copper ions. CHAS (82 mg/g) contained higher concentration of total phenolic compounds than that of water extract (45 mg/g) obtained from Chilgitang. Conclusions : These results indicate that CHAS may protect against ROS- or RNS involved diseases, including cardiovascular diseases.

• Journal of Pharmacopuncture
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• v.4 no.2
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• pp.49-56
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• 2001

This study was undertaken to determine whether Scutellaria baicalensis Georgi (SbG) extract exerts the protective effect against $HgCl_2$-induced alterations in membrane transport function in rabbit renal cortical slices. The slices were treated with 0.1 mM $HgCl_2$ for 60 min at $37^{\circ}C$. $HgCl_2$ caused an inhibition in PAH uptake by renal cortical slices. Such an effect was accompanied by depressed $Na^+-K^+$-ATPase activity and ATP depletion. SbG prevented $HgCl_2$-induced inhibition of PAH uptake in a dose-dependent manner at the concentration ranges of 0.01-0.1%. $HgCl_2$-induced inhibition of $Na^+-K^+$-ATPase activity and ATP depletion were significantly prevented by 0.05% SbG. These results suggest that SbG prevents $HgCl_2$-induced alterations in membrane transport function in rabbit renal cortical slices. Such protective effects of SbG may be attributed to inhibition of peroxidation of membrane lipid.

• Journal of Pharmacopuncture
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• v.10 no.2 s.23
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• pp.31-40
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• 2007

Objective : The aim is to examine the effect of Soyeum Pharmacopuncture (SPP) on collagen-induced arthritis (CIA) in DBA/1OlaHsd mice. Methods : To determine the effect of SPP on chronic IFNlammatory joint disease, we induced CIA in DBA/1OlaHsd mice by immunization with bovine type II collagen. Animals were treated with intraperitoneal injection doses of 2 mg/kg of SPP, beginning 3 days before the expected onset of disease symptoms. Inhibitory Effects of SPP were observed by serum levels of TNF-${\alpha}$, and IFN-${\gamma}$,,, or cell proliferation in the spleen cell culture and histological examination of knee joint. Results : In the CIA Mice, serum levels of TNF-${\alpha}$, and IFN-${\gamma}$,, production in the spleen cell culture were reduced. At the histopathological examination of knee joint, chondropathy of cartilage in the synovial joint in the SP group was repaired while compared with control group. Conclusion : These results suggest that the SPP may be effective for the prevention and treatment of rheumatoid arthritis disease.

• Journal of Pharmacopuncture
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• v.14 no.1
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• pp.51-59
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• 2011

Objectives : This study was designed to investigate the collagen metabolism and tyrosinase activity of Sipgeondaebo-tang Pharmacopuncture extracts (SP). Methods : The effect of SP on type I procollagen production and collagenase activity in human normal fibroblasts HS68 after UVB (312 nm) irradiation was measured by ELISA method. The tyrosinase activity after treatment of SP was measured as well. Results : Type I procollagen production was recovered by SP in UVB damaged HS68 cells. The increased collagenase activity after UVB damage was significantly recovered by SP. The tyrosinase activity was significantly reduced as well. However, the L-DOPA oxidation was not changed. Conclusion : SP showed the anti-wrinkle effects and whitening effects in vitro. These results suggest that SP may be a potential pharmacopuncture as an anti-aging pharmacopuncture treatments.