• Natural Product Sciences
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• v.16 no.2
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• pp.116-122
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• 2010

A high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) with diode array detector (DAD) and electrospray ionization mass spectrometry (ESI-MS) was established for the simultaneous determination of five representative metabolites of the iridoid and phenolic classes from Rehmannia glutinosa. The optimal chromatographic conditions were obtained on an ODS column (5 mm, $4.6{\times}250\;mm$) with the column temperature at $25^{\circ}C$. The mobile phase was composed of water and acetonitrile using a gradient elution with the flow rate 0.3 mL/min. Detection wavelength was set at 205 nm. All calibration curves showed good linear regression ($r^2$ > 0.997) within test ranges. Limits of detection (LOD) and quantitation (LOQ) values were lower than 0.123 and $0.373\;{\mu}g/mL$, respectively. The developed method provided satisfactory precision and accuracy with overall intra-day and inter-day variations of 0.09 - 0.76% and 0.16 - 1.41%, respectively, and the overall recoveries of 99.03 - 102.67% for all of the compounds analyzed. In addition, effectiveness of diverse extraction methods was compared to each other for the development of standard analytic method. The verified method was successfully applied to the quantitative determination of five representative metabolites in twenty-one commercial Rehmannia glutinosa samples from different markets in Korea and China. The analytical results showed that the contents of the five analytes vary significantly with sources.

• Korean Journal of Medicinal Crop Science
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• v.14 no.1
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• pp.31-35
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• 2006

A protocol for plant regeneration from hairy root of Rehmannia glutinosa transformed by Agrobacterium rhizogenes ATCC15834 has been developed. Transgenic shoots were regenerated from hairy roots within 6 weeks after culture on the SH medium supplemented with 0.5 mg/l BA. Shoots were rooted on plant growth regulator free SH medium successfully. The transformed plants, which were regenerated from hairy roots, had thiner roots with extensive lateral branches, wrinkled leaves, shorter node, and grew faster compared with non-transformed plants. The biomass of the transformed plant was 1.28 g (F.W) per plant, significantly higher than the non-transformed plant (0.54 g F.W). The catalpol content in the transformed plant (0.56%) was also higher than that of the non-transformed plants (0.43%).

• Korean Journal of Plant Tissue Culture
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• v.25 no.3
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• pp.171-175
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• 1998

Chinese foxglove (Rehmannia glutinosa) is receiving much attention as one of the principal medicinal crops and the crude drug damand expands rapidly.This study was conducted to obtain the basic breeding information of Chinese foxglove. Effects of supplemental plant growth regulators were investigated on leaf tissue for proliferation. 100% callus formation, 31% plantlet regeneration and 6% root differentiation were obtained by adding 0.5 mg/L NAA and 2.0 mg/L BA. 2,4-D and Zeatin treatment also resulted in 95% increase in callus formation, but shoot was not formed. During the subculture, callus propagation rate recorded 15.4% with 0.2 mg/L NAA and 1.0 mg/L BA and plant regeneration improved on MS medium supplemented with 0.2 mg/L NAA and 0.5 mg/L kinetin. The number of shoot formed ranged from 1.7 on WPM medium to 3.4 on MS medium with 0.1 mg/L NAA and 0.5 mg/L BA. Supplementation of 1.0 g/L activated charcoal improved the In vitro plant growth.

• The Journal of Korean Medical History
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• v.34 no.2
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• pp.89-96
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• 2021

This research aims to find a way to utilize the literature to select the herbs to be added or subtracted according to the condition of the patient after determining the basic prescription to be used for the patient. The study is based on data concerning the herbal composition and application of prescriptions described in the Donguibogam. The composition herbs was expressed as a weight ratio, the standard deviation of the weight ratio was calculated for each prescription, and the case where the weight ratio was greater than the base value (highest weight ratio - standard deviation) was designated as a principal herb. The various expressions of applications were changed to representative terms by the researcher and used to calculate the frequency. Of the 4,373 prescriptions for Donguibogam, 3,307 were able to be expressed in terms of weight ratios with 640 prescriptions using Rehmannia glutinosa, Cnidium officinale, Angelica gigas and Paeonia lactiflora as the principle herb. Of the 640 prescriptions, 508 prescriptions included applied information. Rehmannia glutinosa can also be used for symptoms such as fetal leakage(胎漏), short ingestion(食少), fever(發熱), dazed expression(眼花). Cnidium officinale can also be used for symptoms such as migraine(偏頭痛), stroke(中風癱瘓), tetanus(破傷風). Angelica gigas can also be used for symptoms such as forgetfulness(健忘), incontinence of urination(小便不通), palpitations(驚悸). Paeonia lactiflora can also be used for symptoms such as heart pain and abdominal pain(心腹痛), cough(咳嗽).

• Journal of Life Science
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• v.25 no.11
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• pp.1214-1222
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• 2015

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of Pueraria lobate-root based combination supplementation containing Rehmannia glutinosa and exercise on histone modification in ovariectomized rat hindlimb skeletal muscle. Sixty rats were fed with high fat diet and randomly assigned into the following groups for 8 weeks: 1)HSV; High fat+Sedentary+Vehicle, 2)HSP; High fat+Sedentary+PR, 3)HSH; High fat+Sedentary+Estradiol, 4)HEV; High fat+Ex+Vehicle, 5)HEP; High fat+Ex+PR, 6)HEH; High fat+Ex+Estradiol. Exercise consisted of low intensity treadmill exercise(1-4th wk:15 m/min for 30 min, 5-8th wk: 18 m/min for 40 min, 5 times/week). The result of this study showed that exercise and Pueraria and Rehmannia glutinosa intake suppressed weight gain. Furthermore, exercise and Pueraria and Rehmannia glutinosa intake increased muscle mass. This study observed H3K9 acetylation and demethylation in plantaris muscle in exercised group, but no difference in soleus muscle. To test whether the decrease in HDAC4, HDAC5 and G9a mRNA levels after exercise and Pueraria/Rehmannia glutinosa intake, HDAC4, HDAC5 and G9a mRNA levels were determined by real-time PCR. Only exercise induced HDAC5 and G9a mRNA reduction in plantaris muscle, but not in soleus muscle. In conclusion, these data demonstrates that exercise and Pueraria/Rehmannia glutinosa intake effect on body compositions. These changes are regulated by epigenetic modifications, such as histone acetylation and methylation. Future studies should focus on gene-specific epigenetics and other epigenetic mechanism for Pueraria/Rehmannia glutinosa intake.

• International Journal of Oral Biology
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• v.32 no.1
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• pp.23-34
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• 2007

We performed the present study to investigate whether Rehmannia glutinosa Libosch (RG) extracts (RGX) and Eleutherococcus senticosus Max (ES) extracts (ESX) play any roles in bone metabolism. We examined cellular activities of bone cells by measurement of osteoblastic cell viability, osteoprotegerin (OPG) secretion from osteoblasts, osteoclastogenesis, and osteoclastic activity. There is no cytotoxicity from osteoblasts after treatment with RGX and ESX. The secretion of OPG from the osteoblasts showed marked increases after treatment with RGX and ESX. In addition, RGX and ESX treatment decreased the number of tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase-positive multinucleated cells and the resorption areas. RGX and ESX, when mixed at optimal ratios, induced synergic effects, in vitro. OPB, which showed synergic effects, is the extract of natural ingredients RG and ES mixed at a raw material weight ratio of 4 : 1. It can be suspected that extracts of RG and ES mixtures contains active ingredients involved in bone tissue metabolism and may be effective in improving osteoporosis.

• Journal of Physiology & Pathology in Korean Medicine
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• v.17 no.1
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• pp.203-208
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• 2003

Antioxidant effects of Rehmannia vaporata, Discorea Radix, Corni Fructus, Hoolen, Alismatis Radix, and Mountain Cortex Radicis composing Yukmijihwang-tang were studied. The results are as follows; 1. As a result of detecting the defensive effect of each component on cell damage, only the survival rate of cells with 10 ㎎/㎖ Mountain Cortex Radicis was significantly increased. 2. Next, we examined the inhibitory effects of them on ROS occurrence. The result showed significant inhibition of ROS occurrence in cells; with 10 ㎎/㎖ Rehmannia vaporata, cells with 10 ㎎/㎖ Corni Fructus, and cells with 10 ㎎/㎖ Mountain Cortex Radicis. Since the cells with 10 ㎎/㎖ Rehmannia vaporata, however, showed significant cypotoxicity, its result is not meaningful. 3. Finally, the investigation of ROS occurrence / cell found that Corni Fructus and Mountain Cortex Radicis had significant inhibitory effect on ROS occurrence.

• The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology
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• v.27 no.3
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• pp.72-83
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• 2014

Objective: This study was to evaluate whether herbal mixture (HM-A : Houttuynia cordata Thunberg, Rubus coreanus, Rehmannia glutinosa, Prunus yedoensis, HM-B : Houttuynia cordata Thunberg, Rubus coreanus, Rehmannia glutinosa, Angelica gigas nakai) supresses the development of atopic dermatitis in Balb/c mice sensitized by ovalbumin. Methods: Mice were sensitized by intraperitoneal injection of ovalbumin plus aluminum hydroxide hydrate, followed by epicutaneous sensitization for 6 weeks. After induced atopic dermatitis, HM-A and HM-B were orally administrated for two weeks(once a two days) as a 50 mg/kg concentration. After all mice were sacrificed at the end of the experiment, skin and blood were harvested. Results: Oral administration group was reduced the infiltration of eosinophils, mast cells and total T cells on the skin areas as well as blood analysis. Also, cutaneous expression of IL-4,13,17 decreased. Blood IgE level was decreased. Conclusion: These drugs could be potential candidates for the atopic dermatitis.

• Korean Journal of Medicinal Crop Science
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• v.8 no.2
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• pp.123-128
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• 2000

This study was carried out to determine factors affecting on the mass propagation of Rehmannia glutinosa seedlings in bioreactor culture. Air-lift type bioreactor was more compatible to shoot formation than stirrer type. Fifty grams(90 stem explants) of inoculum in 1.5L medium was placed into 2.5L bioreactor with aeration rate of 0.5 v.v.m., which was proper for effective shoot formation. Adding MES as pH buffer to culture medium increased the numbers of shoot formation. Adding 5g/l of anti-vitrifying agent into culture medium was highly effective for diminishing the rate of vitrification in shoots formed.

• Korean journal of food and cookery science
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• v.30 no.1
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• pp.76-83
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• 2014

In this study, we have investigated the quality characteristics and antioxidant activities of Rehmannia glutinosa JungKwa (RJ) prepared with different types of sugars (sucrose, isomalto-oligosaccharide, honey or sorbitol). Moisture content was the highest in RJ with honey. The pH level was the highest in RJ with sorbitol, whereas the acidity is the highest in honey. The reducing sugar content is the highest in RJ with honey. The L and a values of Hunter color system showed the highest in RJ with honey, while the b value the highest in RJ with sorbitol. The hardness of texture profile analyses represented the lowest in RJ with sorbitol. Sensory results showed that RJ with sugar was the best in the sensory preference test. The total phenol content was the highest in RJ with honey, while the lowest in RJ with sorbitol. The antioxidant activity determined by $IC_{50}$ values of DPPH and hydroxy radical scavenging activities was the highest in RJ with honey. From these results, it was suggested that RJ with honey show the highest antioxidant activity.