• The Korea Journal of Herbology
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• v.32 no.1
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• pp.47-53
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• 2017

Objective : For the purpose of developing Korean herbology of the plants to Theaceae in Korea, the literatures of the successive generations have been thoroughly investigated to prepare this article. Methods : Books and research papers about Herbology which published at home and abroad were examined. Results : A list was made about Theaceae plant which were cultivated or grew naturally in Korea, after investigated the data on domestic and foreign Theaceae plants. Out of those lists, serviceable plants were selected and with those available plants, their distributions were analysed and parts which can be used as medicines were divided into 3 categories such as oriental medicine name, scientific name and non-official name. Theaceae's properties flavor, channels they use, effects, and toxicity were also noted. Theaceae (grew in Korea) were divided into 6 classes with 12 species. Out of those, 4 classes with 4 species were found serviceable which indicates 33% of all. Out of all 12 species of Theaceae family, Camellia genus and Eurya genus were found 4 species, which were shown the most. Among 4 genus of Theaceae species, medicinal plants were all one species each. Out of all serviceable parts in Theaceae, Folium parts took first place as 4 species. There are toxic, the 2 species and 2 parts survefy said. Conclusion : There were totaled to 6 genera and 12 species in Theaceae in Korea and among them medicinal plants are 4 genera, 4 species, some 33% in total.

• The Korea Journal of Herbology
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• v.33 no.1
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• pp.77-84
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• 2018

Objective : For the purpose of developing Cupressaceae plants recorded in Korean Herbology in Korea, the literatures of the successive generations have been thoroughly investigated to prepare this article. Methods : Books and research papers about Herbology which published at Korea and other countries were examined. Results : A list was made about Cupressaceae plant which were cultivated or grew naturally in Korea, after investigated the data on domestic and foreign Cupressaceae plants. Out of those lists, serviceable plants were selected and with those available plants, their distributions were analysed and parts which can be used as medicines were divided into 3 categories such as oriental medicine name, scientific name and non-official name. Cupressaceae's properties flavor, channels they use, effects, and toxicity were also noted. Cupressaceae(grew in Korea) were divided into 4 classes with 20 species. Out of those, 2 classes with 4 species were found serviceable which indicates 20% of all. Out of all 20 species of Cupressaceae family, Juniperus genus were found 12 species, which were shown the most. Among 2 genus of Cupressaceae species, medicinal plants Juniperus genus and Thuja genus were found 2 species each. Out of all serviceable parts in Cupressaceae, Folium parts took first place as 4 species. The research also suggests that there are 1 species and 1 parts which are toxic. Conclusion : There were totaled to 4 genera and 20 species in Cupressaceae in Korea and among them medicinal plants are 2 genera, 4 species, some 20% in total.

• The Korea Journal of Herbology
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• v.33 no.1
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• pp.57-63
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• 2018

Objective : For the purpose of developing Magnoliaceae plants recorded in Korean Herbology in Korea, the literatures of the successive generations have been thoroughly investigated to prepare this article. Methods : Books and research papers about Herbology which published at Korea and other countries were examined. Results : A list was made about Magnoliaceae plant which were cultivated or grew naturally in Korea, after investigated the data on domestic and foreign Magnoliaceae plants. Out of those lists, serviceable plants were selected and with those available plants, their distributions were analysed and parts which can be used as medicines were divided into 3 categories such as oriental medicine name, scientific name and non-official name. Magnoliaceae's properties flavor, channels they use, effects, and toxicity were also noted. Magnoliaceae(grew in Korea) were divided into 5 classes with 16 species. Out of those, 3 classes with 5 species were found serviceable which indicates 32% of all. Out of all 16 species of Magnoliaceae family, Magnolia genus were found 7 species, which were shown the most. Among 3 genus of Magnolia species, medicinal plants were all one species each. Out of all serviceable parts in Magnoliaceae, Flos parts took first place as 3 species. There are no toxic, the survey said. Conclusion : There were totaled to 5 genera and 16 species in Magnoliaceae in Korea and among them medicinal plants are 3 genera, 5 species, some 32% in total.

• The Korea Journal of Herbology
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• v.39 no.1
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• pp.1-10
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• 2024

Objective : The purpose of this dissertation is to make a list of the Ceramiales growing naturally in the Korean coastal waters, and to carry out a survey on the current distribution status to investigate the Ceramiales which can be used as medicinal herbs. Methods : References and research papers about herbology published at home and abroad were examined. Results : The results of this study were as follows: 1. A total of 60 genera and 157 species of Ceramiales was found in the Korean coastal waters among which 5 genera and 6 species(approximately 4%) were medicinal plants. 2. Out of the 157 species of Ceramiales 67 species belonged to Rhodomelaceae, and out of the 6 species of medicinal plants 3 species belonged to Ceramiacera. 3. Among the medicinal parts 6 species belonged to algae. 2 species had flatness property, and 3 species had salty flavors. 4. As for the domestic distribution of medicinal plants, four species are distributed on the coast of the country, and Charmakji Caloglossa leprieuriii is distributed at the mouth of the Nakdonggang River and Goheung, Jeollanam-do. 5. 6 species had the efficacy of Spleen, stomach and large intestine meridian 2 species had the potency of remove phlegm, which helps to remove quench one's phlegm in human body. 6. None of the total medicinal Ceramiales were toxic. Conclusion : There were totaled to 60 genera and 157 species in Theaceae in Korea and among them medicinal plants are 5 genera, 9 species, some 4% in total.

• The Korea Journal of Herbology
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• v.28 no.3
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• pp.85-93
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• 2013

Objective : For the purpose of developing Korean herbalogy of the plants to Iridaceae in Korea, the literatures of the successive generations have been thoroughly investigated to prepare this article. Methods : The examined herbalogical books and research paper which published at home and abroad. Results : A list was made about Iridacease plant which are cultivated or grew naturally in Korea, after investigate the data on domestic and foreign Iridaceae plants. Out of those lists, serviceable plants were selected and with those available plants, their distributions were analysed and parts which can be used as medicines were divided into 3 categories such as oriental medicine name, scientific name and non-official name. Iridacease's properties flavor, channels they use and effects were also noted, not to mention their toxicity. Iridacease (grew in Korea) was divided into 6 classes with 32 species. Out of those, 5 classes with 11 species were found serviceable which indicates 34% of all. Out of all 32 specified Iridacease plants, Iris plants were found 27 species, which were shown the most. And 7 classes of Iris plants were also selected the most in serviceable Iridacease. Out of all serviceable parts in Iridaceae, root parts took first place as 6 species. Conclusion ; There were totaled to 6 genera and 32 species in Iridaceae in Korea and among them medicinal plants are 5 genera, 11 species, some 34% in total.

• The Korea Journal of Herbology
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• v.28 no.4
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• pp.41-48
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• 2013

Objectives : For the purpose of developing Korean herbalogy of the plants to Iridaceae in Korea, the literatures of the successive generations have been thoroughly investigated to prepare this article. Methods : The examined herbological books and research paper which published at home and abroad. Results : A list was made about Eriaceae plant which are cultivated or grew naturally in Korea, after investigate the data on domestic and foreign Eriaceae plants. Out of those lists, serviceable plants were selected and with those available plants, their distributions were analysed and parts which can be used as medicines were divided into 3 categories such as oriental medicine name, scientific name and non-official name. Eriaceae's properties flavor, channels they use, effects, and toxicity were also noted. Eriaceae (grew in Korea) was divided into 9 classes with 48 species. Out of those, 3 classes with 14 species were found serviceable which indicates 29% of all. Out of all 48 specified Eriaceae plants, Rhododendron plants were found 26 species, which were shown the most. And 7 classes of Rhododendron plants were also selected the most in serviceable Eriaceae. Out of all serviceable parts in Eriaceae, leaf parts took first place as 12 species. Conclusion : There were totaled to 9 genera and 48 species in Iridaceae in Korea and among them medicinal plants are 3 genera, 14 species, some 29% in total.

• Journal of Ginseng Research
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• v.38 no.4
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• pp.270-277
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• 2014

Background: The effect of methyl jasmonate (MJ) on ginsenoside production in different organs of ginseng (Panax ginseng Meyer) was evaluated after the whole plant was dipped in an MJ-containing solution. MJ can induce the production of antioxidant defense genes and secondary metabolites in plants. In ginseng, MJ treatment in adventitious root resulted in the increase of dammarenediol synthase expression but a decrease of cycloartenol synthase expression, thereby enhancing ginsenoside biosynthesis. Although a previous study focused on the application of MJ to affect ginsenoside production in adventitious roots, we conducted our research on entire plants by evaluating the effect of exogenous MJ on ginsenoside production with the aim of obtaining new approaches to study ginsenoside biosynthesis response to MJ in vivo. Methods: Different parts of MJ-treated ginseng plants were analyzed for ginsenoside contents (fine root, root body, epidermis, rhizome, stem, and leaf) by high-performance liquid chromatography. Results: The total ginsenoside content of the ginseng root significantly increased after 2 d of MJ treatment compared with the control not subjected to MJ. Our results revealed that MJ treatment enhances ginsenoside production not in the epidermis but in the stele of the ginseng root, implying transportation of ginsenosides from the root vasculature to the epidermis. Application of MJ enhanced protopanaxadiol (PPD)-type ginsenosides, whereas chilling treatment induced protopanaxatriol (PPT)-type ginsenosides. Conclusion: These findings indicate that the production of PPD-type and PPT-type ginsenosides is differently affected by abiotic and biotic stresses in the ginseng plant, and they might play different defense mechanism roles.

• Natural Product Sciences
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• v.17 no.1
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• pp.33-37
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• 2011

The plant species reported here are used by traditional healers in Gabon for different ailments such as wounds, malaria, fever, gonorrhea or diarrhea. The aim of this study was to evaluate the antimicrobial activities of 7 plants (Strombosiopsis tetrandra, Tetraberlinia bifoliolata, Dichapetalum barbatum, Guibourtia demeusii, Dacryodes normandii, Manniophytum fulvum, Paropsia grewoides) against different strains of both Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and Salmonella. Disc diffusion was first used to determine the antimicrobial effectiveness of the plants' ethanolic extracts. Then the minimum inhibitory concentrations of the crude extracts of either leaves or stem barks of the 7 plants were determined using broth micro-dilution. The ethanolic plant extracts showed very good activity against both MRSA and Salmonella strains where the MICs ranged from $250\;{\mu}g/ml$ to $1000\;{\mu}g/ml$. The study shows that many of the tested plants used by Gabonese traditional healers have antimicrobial activities and give support to their traditional use.

• The Korea Journal of Herbology
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• v.21 no.3
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• pp.21-33
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• 2006

Objectives : The plans can be used for medicinal purposes among Rhamnales in korea and examined their effects and distributions. Methods : The examined herbalogical books and research papers which published at home and abroad. Results : 1. There are up to 10 genera and 35 species in the Rhamnales in Korea, and among them medicinal plants are 9 genera, 17 species, some 45% in total. 2. Rhamnella genus is the main kind that has 9 species among 35 species in the Rhamnales, of which medicinal plants are 4 species. 3. The cortex in the Rhamnales is the main part which is used medicinally. And the number of the species in the Rhamnales which are used medicinally is 16. 4. According to the nature and flavor of medicinal plants in the Rhamnales, they were classified into balance 33 species, and warm 13; sweet taste 28 and bitter taste 24 in the order. 5. According to meridian propism of medicinal plants in the Rhamnales, they were classified into heart meridian 8 species, stomach meridian 7, and liver meridian 6 in the order. 6. According to the properties and principal curative action, they were classified into drugs for detoxicant 30 species. drugs for antifebrile 23, and drugs for drain damp 13 in the order. 7. The number of toxic species in the Rhamnales was examined to be 6 species. Conclusion : There were totaled to 10 genera and 35 species in Rhamnales in Korea and among them medicinal plants are 9 genera, 17species, some 45% in total.

• The Journal of Korean Medicine
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• v.22 no.2
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• pp.3-9
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• 2001

Objective : Oriental medicinal plants reported to be used as anti-hypertensive drugs have been in vitro screened for inhibitory effects on angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE). Methods : The bioassay is based on inhibition of plasma angiotensin-converting enzyme, as measured from the enzymatic cleavage of the Hip-His-Leu substrate into His-Leu. The plant material is extracted with hexane, ethylacetate, n-buthanol and water separately. Results : In total, 51 species (202 extracts) have been investigated and $400{\;}\mu\textrm{g}/ml$ of the solvent extracts from 26 extracts inhibit the enzyme activities by more than 50%. Among them, four samples of two plant species (buthanol and ethylacetate extracts of Salvia miltiorrhiza and buthanol and water extracts of Jeffersonia dubia) were found to posses a high ACE inhibition ability more than 90%. Conclusion : These results suggested that many Oriental medicinal plants have a antihypertensive effects by inhibition of ACE.