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The Effects of Korean Ginseng on the Body weight of Rats (인삼이 흰쥐의 체중에 미치는 영향)

  • Hong, Seoung-Pyo;Yim, Moo-Hyun;Joo, Hyun-Kyu
    • Korean Journal of Pharmacognosy
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    • v.7 no.2
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    • pp.127-128
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    • 1976
  • The effect of alcohol extract of Ginseng orally administered on the changes of the body weight of rats was investigated. The body weight of rats during feeding with 0.1% Ginseng extract added in the diet was measured for 2 months and compared with that of normal rats. The result obtained in the experiment indicated that the change of body weight of rats $(140{\sim}170g)$ was not affected by Ginseng.

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A 8-Week, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Human Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Punica granatum L.·Actinidia chinensis Planch. Mixed Extract on Body Fat (석류·참다래 혼합추출물의 체지방 감소에 대한 유효성 및 안전성을 평가하기 위한 8주, 무작위 배정, 이중눈가림, 위약-대조 인체적용시험)

  • Choi, Jin-Bong;Lee, Ji-Eun;Do, Yun-Kyoung
    • Journal of Korean Medicine for Obesity Research
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    • v.17 no.2
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    • pp.87-95
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    • 2017
  • Objectives: This study was conducted to evaluate efficacy and safety of Punica granatum L. Actinidia chinensis Planch. mixed extract on body fat. Methods: Thirty women were recruited ($25kg/m^2{\leq}body$ mass index [BMI]${\leq}29.9kg/m^2$) ($19yr{\leq}age{\leq}38yr$) and randomized to receive Punica granatum L. Actinidia chinensis Planch. mixed extract or placebo for 8 weeks. During the test, they visited four times including screening. Body fat mass, body fat rate, anthropometric dimensions at waist and hip, waist-hip ratio, total cholesterol, triglyceride, low density lipoprotein-cholesterol (LDL-C), and high density lipoprotein-cholesterol (HDL-C) were measured at screening and 8 weeks after screening. Adverse reaction were also checked each visit. Results: There were no significant differences in all index. But when divide experimental group by BMI index, age, and compliance, less than BMI $27kg/m^2$ group decreased body weight, body fat mass and more than BMI $27kg/m^2$ group also decreased body weight, body fat mass and waist circumference. Less than age 30 years group showed decline of waist circumference, fat free rate and T-cholesterol and more than age 30 years group showed decline of fat free mass. Group with compliance more than 95% was decreased BMI, fat free mass, and hip circumference. Conclusions: There was no significant efficacy as compared with placebo group, but as divide experimental group according to BMI index, age, compliance, mixed extract might be effective to reduce obesity index.

Momordica charantia extract supplementation tend to affect improvements in body composition and metabolic parameters on tennis players: A pilot study

  • Kwak, Jae-Jun;Yook, Jang Soo;Ha, Min-Seong
    • Journal of the Korean Applied Science and Technology
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    • v.36 no.4
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    • pp.1164-1171
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    • 2019
  • Dietary supplements derived from natural sources are an essential factor in optimizing athletic performance. It has been proposed that the extract of Momordica charantia (M. charantia) that is known as a bitter melon can be potentially used as a novel supplement for health promotion. This pilot study aimed to examine the effects of the M. charantia extract when administered in the form of a sports drink, and we evaluated changes in body composition and metabolic factors in tennis players after 4-week consumption of the extract. Eight male college tennis players were instructed to consume an M. charantia extract 6 times per day (3 in the morning and 3 in the afternoon, and the total daily intake was 600 ml). Collected data were analyzed using paired t-tests to examine the changes over time after consumption of the M. charantia extract. The results revealed a significant increase in the trunk muscle mass, basal metabolic rate, and daily calorie intake (p < 0.05). Levels of protein, minerals, and total body water showed an increased tendency (not statistically significant), whereas intracellular water and extracellular water showed a decreased trend. Furthermore, fat-free mass, skeletal muscle mass, and muscle mass showed an increased tendency. In conclusion, consumption of the M. charantia extract caused an increase in parameters related to protein, muscle mass, and metabolism. It seems that follow-up studies related to fatigue, inflammation, and stress hormones related to the M. charantia extract consumption would be needed.

Toxicity and Safety Profiles of Methanolic Extract of Pistacia integerrima J. L. Stewart ex Brandis (PI) for Wistar Rats

  • Sharwan, Gotmi;Jain, Parag;Pandey, Ravindra;Shukla, Shiv Shankar
    • Journal of Pharmacopuncture
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    • v.19 no.3
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    • pp.253-258
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    • 2016
  • Objectives: The goals of this research were to evaluate acute (single-dose) and sub-acute (repeated-dose) toxicity profiles of methanolic extract of Pistacia integerrima J. L. Stewart ex Brandis (PI) for Wistar rats and to assess the safety profile of PI by observing physiological changes, mortality, changes in body weight, the histopathology of body organs, the hematology and the biochemistry of the animals. Methods: The toxicity profile of PI was evaluated using Wistar rats of both sexes. Animals were divided into four groups: Group 1; control group (normal saline), Group 2; PI-1 (250 mg/kg), Group 3; PI-2 (500 mg/kg), Group 4; PL-3 (1,000 mg/kg). An acute-toxicity study in which animals received a single dose of PI extract (2,000 mg/kg) and were then observed for 14 days for changes in skin, fur, eye color, mucous membrane secretions and excretions, gait, posture, and tonic or clonic movements was performed according to guideline 425 of the Organization of Economic and Corporation Development (OECD). In the repeated-dose toxicity study (OECD - 407) animals received a daily dose of PI extract for 28 days (4 weeks). The parameters observed in this study include body weight, hematology and biochemistry of the animals. Results: In the acute toxicity study, no mortalities or changes in behavior were noted in the animals. The repeated-dose toxicity study was also devoid of any toxicity in the animals during the 28 days of testing with PI extract. The extract did not alter- the body weight, hematology or biochemistry of the animals. The methanolic extract of PI was to be found safe to the no-observed-adverse-effect-level (NOAEL) for the single-dose and repeated-dose toxicity tests in rats. Conclusion: The methanolic extract of PI was devoid of toxicity; hence, it can be used for various ayurvedic preparations and treatments of diseases.

Antinociceptive and sedative effects of the bark of Cerbera odollam Gaertn.

  • Ahmed, Firoj;Hossain, M Hemayet;Rahman, Ahmed Ayedur;Shahid, Israt Zahan
    • Advances in Traditional Medicine
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    • v.6 no.4
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    • pp.344-348
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    • 2006
  • The crude methanolic extract of the bark of Cerbera odollam Gaertn. was evaluated for its possible antinociceptive and neuropharmacological activities in animal models. At the dose of 250 and 500 mg/kg body weight, the extract showed a significant antinociceptive effect in acetic acid induced writhing in mice comparable to that produced by aspirin, used as standard drug (P<0.001). The extract significantly reduced the time of onset of sleep (P<0.01) and potentiated the pentobarbital induced sleeping time in mice at the dose of 400 mg/kg of body weight significantly (P<0.001). It also decreased the open field score in open field test significantly at the dose of 400 mg/kg of body weight (P < 0.05). The obtained results tend to suggest the probable antinociceptive and neuropharmacological activities of the crude extract.

Antihyperlipidemia and Antiarteriosclerosis of Hizikia fusiformis in Sprague-Dawley Rats (톳(Hizikia fusiformis)의 Sprague-Dawley계 흰쥐에서 항고지혈증 및 항동맥경화증 효능)

  • Lee, Seung-Joo;Yim, Mi-Jin;Kim, Gwang-Woo;Cho, Soon-Yeong;Choi, Jong-Won
    • Korean Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences
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    • v.44 no.5
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    • pp.443-450
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    • 2011
  • The effects of dietary supplementation with Hizikia fusiformis on anti-hyperlipidemic activities were investigated in an animal study in which normal rats were fed Hizikia fusiformis, Hizikia fusiformis ethanol extract and Hizikia fusiformis ethanol extract residue. Serum total lipid and triglyceride levels were significantly (P<0.05) reduced in rats fed Hizikia fusiformis ethanol extract residue at a dose of 200 mg/kg body weight when compared to hyperlipidemic control rats. There were also significant decreases in serum total cholesterol and LDL-cholesterol levels in the rats fed Hizikia fusiformis ethanol extract residue at 200 mg/kg body weight. In addition, the atheroscrelosis index and superoxide dismutase in blood lipids were significantly (P<0.05) lowered in rats fed Hizikia fusiformis ethanol extract residue at 200 mg/kg body weight, as compared to control rats. In conclusion, Hizikia fusiformis and Hizikia fusiformis ethanol extract residue had beneficial antihyperlipidemic and antiarteriosclerosis effects.

Effects of Ryangkeogsanwhatang on the Adipocyte induced by Gold thioglucose in the Rat (양격산화탕(凉膈散火湯)이 Gold thioglucose로 유발(誘發)된 백서(白鼠)의 비만증(肥滿症)에 미치는 효과(效果))

  • Park, Jae-Hyoung;Kim, Kyoung-Yo;Jeon, Byung-Hoon
    • The Journal of Korean Medicine
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    • v.17 no.2 s.32
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    • pp.145-160
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    • 1996
  • Effects of Ryangkeogsanwhatang on the obesity of white mouse induced by gold thioglucose. It is researched to elucidate the effect of Ryangkeogsanwhatang on the obesity of white mouse induced by gold thioglucose and the differentiation and growth of preadipocyte, 3T3-L1. The result were as follows. 1. Ryangkeogsanwhatang extract improved the blood level of transaminase changed by the obesity of white mouse induced by gold thioglucose. 2. Ryangkeogsanwhatang extract inhibited the increase of liver fat and body fat induced by the obesity of white mouse induced by gold thioglucose. 3. Ryangkeogsanwhatang extract inhibited the increase of body weight induced by the obesity of white mouse induced by gold thioglucose. 4. Ryangkeogsanwhatang extract inhibited the growth of undifferentiate preadipocyte 3T3-L1. 5. Ryangkeogsanwhatang extract showed inhibitory on the differentiation of preadipocyte 3T3-L1. The above results suggest that the Ryangkeogsanwhatang extract may be used on the obesity induced by the overgrowth and differentiation of adipocyte, and the accumulation of fat in liver and body.

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Effects of Taeyeumjoweetang on the obesity of mouse and induced adipocyte 3T3-L1 (태음조위탕(太陰調胃湯)이 백서(白鼠)의 비만증(肥滿症) 및 유도비만세포(誘導肥滿細胞)에 미치는 효과(效果))

  • Lee, Gee-Ju;Jeon, Byung-Hoon;Kim, Kyung-Yo
    • Journal of Sasang Constitutional Medicine
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    • v.8 no.2
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    • pp.219-238
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    • 1996
  • Effects of Taeyeumjoweetang on the obestity of mouse induced by gold thioglucose. It is researched to elucidate the effects of Taeyeumjoweetang on the obesity of mouse induced by gold thioglucose and the differentiation and growth of preadipocyte, 3T3-L1 cell. The result were as follows. 1. Taeyeumjoweetang extract improved the blood level of transaminase changed by the obesity of mouse induced by gold thioglucose. 2. Taeyeumjoweetang extract inhibited the increase of liver fat and body fat induced by the obesity of mouse induced by gold thioglucose. 3. Taeyeumjoweetang extract inhibited the increase of body weight induced by the obesity of mouse induced by gold thioglucose. 4. Taeyeumjoweetang extract inhibited the growth of undifferentiate preadipocyte 3T3-L1. 5. Taeyeumjoweetang extract showed the effects of inhibition on the differentiation of preadipocyte 3T3-L1. The above results suggested that the Taeyeumjoweetang extract may be used on the obesity induced by the overgrowth and differentiation of adipocyte, and the accumulation of fat in liver and body.

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Antinociceptive and antidiarrhoeal activities of Sonneratia caseolaris

  • Ahmed, F;Baksi, B;Sadhu, SK;Shahid, IZ
    • Advances in Traditional Medicine
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    • v.7 no.3
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    • pp.274-279
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    • 2007
  • The crude ethanol extract of leaves of Sonneratia caseolaris Linn. (Sonneratiaceae) was screened for its antinociceptive and antidiarrhoeal activities. The extract produced significant writhing inhibition in acetic acid induced writhing in mice at dose of 250 and 500 mg/kg body weight (P<0.01) comparable to the standard drug diclofenac sodium at the dose of 25 mg/kg of body weight. When tested for its antidiarrhoeal effects on castor oil induced diarrhea in mice, it increased mean latent period and decreased the frequency of defecation significantly at the dose of 500 mg/kg body weight (P < 0.05) comparable to the standard drug loperamide at the dose of 50 mg/kg of body weight. The overall results tend to suggest the antinociceptive and antidiarrhoeal activities of the extract.

Antinociceptive and antidiarrhoeal activities of Bruguiera gymnorrhiza

  • Ahmed, F;Shahid, IZ;Gain, NC;Reza, MSH;Sadhu, SK
    • Advances in Traditional Medicine
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    • v.7 no.3
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    • pp.280-285
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    • 2007
  • The methanol extract of leaves of Bruguiera gymnorrhiza (L.) Lam. (Rhizophoraceae) was screened for its antinociceptive and antidiarrhoeal activities. The extract produced significant inhibition in acetic acid-induced writhing in mice at dose of 250 and 500 mg/kg body weight (P < 0.001), comparable to the standard drug diclofenac sodium at the dose of 25 mg/kg of body weight (P < 0.001). When tested for its antidiarrhoeal effects on castor oil-induced diarrhea in mice, it increased mean latent period (P < 0.02) and decreased the frequency of defecation (P < 0.01) significantly at the dose of 500 mg/kg body weight, comparable to the standard drug loperamide at the dose of 50 mg/kg of body weight. The overall results tend to suggest the antinociceptive and antidiarrhoeal activities of the extract.