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Effects of ChongA 100 on Memory and Attentional Ability by Behavioral Test (행동 실험을 통한 총아100의 기억력 및 집중력 향상 효과)

  • Kyung, Hyuk-Su;Leem, Kang-Hyun;Kim, Ee-Hwa;Song, Hyo-Nam;Min, Sung-Hee;Kim, Jeung-Beum
    • Journal of Physiology & Pathology in Korean Medicine
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    • v.25 no.3
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    • pp.431-437
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    • 2011
  • Recently, there are so many studies that herbal composition has the effect on enhancing the memorial ability. But there are few studies whether it has effect on enhancing attentional ability. The purpose of present study is to prove the effects of a herbal composition(ChongA 100) on enhancing not only memorial but also attentional ability. The memorial ability interfered by amyloid-${\beta}$ was evaluated with passive avoidance test Y-maze task. The attentional ability was studied with attentional set-shifting task(ASST). The 200mg/kg of ChongA100 could significantly recover the shortened latency of passive avoidance test and the interfered alternation of Y-maze task. The number of trials in ASST was significantly reduced as well. Our study suggests that it has effects on enhancing both memorial and attentional ability.

A Case Report on Changes in Body Composition in an Adolescent Obese Patient Treated with Complex Korean Medicine Treatment with Modified Fasting, and Space Spinal Conduction Exercise and Manipulation (한약 및 절식요법을 포함한 한의 종합 치료와 공간척추도인안교를 병행한 청소년 비만 환자의 체성분 변화 증례보고 1예)

  • Jun-Gyu Park
    • Journal of Korean Medicine for Obesity Research
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    • v.24 no.1
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    • pp.102-110
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    • 2024
  • This study reports the clinical effects of Korean medicine treatments, herbal medicine, modified fasting, and space spinal conduction exercise and manipulation (SSCEM) on adolescent obesity patient. A 16-year-old male with a body mass index (BMI) 35.5 kg/m2 was diagnosed with class III obesity. We prescribed herbal medicine and modified fasting alternately three times over a period of five months. Additionally, Korean medicine treatments and SSCEM were performed during the treatment period. After treatment, there was a decrease in body weight by 19.86%, from 115.8 kg to 92.8 kg, BMI from 35.5 kg/m2 to 28.6 kg/m2, and body fat mass from 38.1 kg to 17.0 kg. The results of this study showed that Korean medicine treatments, herbal medicine, modified fasting, and SSCEM could be useful in influencing changes in body composition among obese adolescents.

Seasonal variation in fatty acid composition in various parts of broccoli cultivars

  • Bhandari, Shiva Ram;Park, Mi Young;Chae, Won Byoung;Kim, Dae-Young;Kwak, Jung-Ho
    • Korean Journal of Agricultural Science
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    • v.40 no.4
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    • pp.289-296
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    • 2013
  • To evaluate seasonal variation in fatty acid composition in broccoli, 12 commercial cultivars of broccoli were grown in spring and fall season at the field of NIHHS, and their floret, leaf and stem parts were used for the fatty acid composition analyses. Among 14 fatty acids detected in broccoli, linolenic, palmitic and linoleic acids were major fatty acids comprising more than 80% of total fatty acids in both the seasons and all the parts. Likewise, stearic and oleic acids were also present in considerable amount while remaining fatty acids; caproic, lauric, myristic, pentadecanoic, palmitoleic, heptadecanoic, arachidic, behenic and lignoceric acids showed their minor compositional ratio. Among the three parts, stem exhibited highest SFAs (49.681% in spring and 50.717% in fall season) compared to MUFA and PUFA, while highest compositional ratio of PUFAs were observed in leaves (62.588% in spring and 68.931% in fall season), which indicates leaves as a good source of health beneficial fatty acids. In contrast, floret part exhibited highest SFA (48.786%) and PUFA (57.518%) in spring and fall seasons, respectively. Major fatty acids; palmitic, linoleic and linolenic acid showed lowest cultivar dependent variation (below 10%) and leaf showed least variation in both the seasons compared to floret and stem. Our results suggest that all the fatty acids are significantly influenced by genotype of cultivars (C), plant parts (P) and growing seasons (S). Among the 14 fatty acids, myristic and palmitic acid showed highest positive or negative correlationship with oleic (r=$0.912^{**}$) and linolenic acid (r=-$0.933^{**}$), respectively. The most abundant fatty acid, linolenic acid, showed either negative or no correlation ship with other fatty acids while palmitic acid, a second major fatty acid, exhibited either positive or negative correlation ship.

Nutritional composition and antioxidant activity of pink oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus djamor var. roseus) grown on a paddy straw substrate

  • Raman, Jegadeesh;Lakshmanan, Hariprasath;Jang, Kab-Yeul;Oh, Minji;Oh, Youn-Lee;Im, Ji-Hoon
    • Journal of Mushroom
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    • v.18 no.3
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    • pp.189-200
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    • 2020
  • Pleurotus djamor var. roseus is an edible mushroom isolated from the wild and cultivated on paddy straw substrates. The present study was carried out to compare the nutritional composition and antioxidant properties of P. djamor var. roseus at different growth stages (primordia, basidiomata, and mycelia). The protein content was is in the range of 31.48 to 35.50 g/100g dw. The crude fiber content ranged from 8.0 to 14.60 g, and that of total carbohydrates ranged from 44.75 to 48.90 g. Sodium, magnesium, and calcium reached the maximum levels in basidiomata, and selenium was detected in basidiomata and mycelia (0.47 - 0.22 mg/Kg). The amino acid profile showed that all essential and nonessential amino acids and glycine showed maximum levels in basidiomata and 15.98 ± 0.01 g/100g. The fatty acid profile showed the presence of saturated and unsaturated fatty acids; the unsaturated fatty acid content was maximum in all of the samples, ranging from 76 - 40.41%. The total phenol and flavonoid contents as well as the scavenging (DPPH), ferric thiocyanate (FTC), and thiobarbituric acid (TBA) activities in the context of methanol and water extracts from primordia, basidiomata, and mycelium were determined. Among them, basidiomata and mycelial methanol extracts exhibited significant antioxidant activity. Overall, these findings show that P. djamor var. roseus can be used as a functional food for daily consumption.

A Study on the Inference and Classification Method of the Effectiveness Using the Herb Composition (본초 구성을 이용한 방제의 효능 추론 및 분류 방법에 관한 연구)

  • Bang, Min-Woo;Kim, Ki-Wook;Lee, Byung-Wook
    • Herbal Formula Science
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    • v.25 no.1
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    • pp.29-38
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    • 2017
  • Objectives : The purpose of this study is to infer the prescription effectiveness that have not been recorded in the existing effectiveness and to find out how to classify. Methods : The herbal compositions of bang-yaghabpyeon, the herbal textbooks and contents related to the prescription textbooks' effectiveness were entered into the database using the 'Access 2014 of the MS'. The effectiveness are inferred using query sentences. Results : The prescription effectiveness in the bang-yaghabpyeon were inferred using the herbal classification, herbal effectiveness and herbal effectiveness inferred from prescription textbooks. Conclusions : Each information of herbal effectiveness strength was extracted using the prescription textbooks' effectiveness information. These results were efficient to infer and classify bang-yaghabpyeon prescription effectiveness.

Study on the Safety and Efficacy of an Oriental Herbal Compositon for the Reduction of Hematopoietic Toxicity of Fluorouracil (한방조성물의 Fluorouracil 조혈독성 억제 효능 및 안전성 연구)

  • Moon, Geun-Ah;Sung, Hyun-Jea;Yoon, Yoo-Sik
    • Korean Journal of Pharmacognosy
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    • v.35 no.2 s.137
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    • pp.122-127
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    • 2004
  • This study was conducted to investigate the safety and efficacy of an oriental herbal composition, Kamihonghwatang(KH-19), for the reduction of the side effects of chemotherapeutic drug. KH-19 prevented the reduction of white blood cells including lymphocytes, monocytes and eosinophiles in C57BL/6 mice injected with fluorouracil, a commonly used anticancer drug. KH-19 also prevented the reduction of cell densities in bone marrow and spleen of fluorouracil-injected mice. To evaluate the safety of KH-19, single-dose toxicity test was conducted using SD rats. No dead animal was found and the minimum lethal dose of KH-19 was more than 5000 mg/kg.

The Effects of Moschus and Herbal Combination with Moschus by Oral Administration at Memory and Activation of Brain Ability on Rats (사향(麝香) 및 사향(麝香) 배합(配合) 한약제제(韓藥製劑)의 구강(口腔) 투여(投與)가 백서(白鼠)의 기억(記憶) 및 뇌기능(腦機能) 활성(活性)에 미치는 영향)

  • Chung, Hyun-Ju;Lee, Yu-Kyung;Chae, Jung-Won
    • The Journal of Pediatrics of Korean Medicine
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    • v.23 no.1
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    • pp.95-113
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    • 2009
  • Objectives This study was investigated to find how the orally administrated Moschus, herbal combination with Moschus, and herbal combination improves the rats' memory and rats' liver. These medications are generally known asthe memory improvement. Methods This study used the Sprague Dawley rats. They were divided into two groups - SD rats and orally administrated Saline(Control group). 0.473 mg/kg Moschus(HM-A), 153.9 mg/kg herbal composition without Moschus(HM-B), and 165.95 mg/kg herbal composition with Moschus combined(HM-C) Control, saline were orally administered. Each group was trained in the eight-arm radial maze task at the conditions of before oral administrated, and also right after third, sixth, and eighth by oral administration. Lastly, these animals were killed and were tested for brain tissue and serum AST/ALT level to measure how the medications were effected to the liver function. Results The result of radial eight-arm maze task test, the HM-B and HM-C groups showed significant decrease in mistakes from the fourth day of testing. Whereas, the HM-A group showed increasing in the error rate. HM-A and HM-C group of rats had significantly increased amount of acetylcholinesterase in the CA1 region of hippocampus, compared to the control group. Whereas, HM-B and HM-C group had increased level of ChAT compared to the control group. On the other hand, each experimental group did not show any significant difference to the level of serum AST/ALT and the weight ratio of the liver to the body. Conclusions This study provided evidences that the orally administered memory improvement herbal medication, and Moschus were effective to improve memory.

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Comprehensive model formedium composition for mushroom bottle cultivation (버섯 병재배를 위한 배지조성물의 종합관리 모델)

  • Cheong, Jong-Chun;Lee, Chan-Jung;Moon, Ji-Won
    • Journal of Mushroom
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    • v.14 no.3
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    • pp.111-118
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    • 2016
  • The medium used for bottle cultivation of mushrooms is made according to a specific workflow; this includes mixing the raw materials, adjusting the moisture content, placing the mixture into bottles, and sterilizing and cooling the medium. Medium composition should be kept constant throughout the year. placed in the bottle, choice of materials, moisture content, weight of the medium, bulk density, nitrogen content, three-phase medium, such as suitable conditions. To achieve constant medium composition a comprehensive model has been established in accordance with the technology developed in the work process with respect to medium compositions piecemeal. By comprehensively applying the various methods to establish medium composition, our country can expect to grow at over four seasons and overcome the many difficulties in mushroom mycelial growth periods, cultivation periods, quantity, and quality.

Herbal Medicine for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Children: a Literature Review

  • Jihong Lee;In-Jun Yang
    • The Journal of Pediatrics of Korean Medicine
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    • v.37 no.3
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    • pp.17-34
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    • 2023
  • Objectives Few studies to date reviewed herbal medicines prescribed to pediatric patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). We aimed to summarize and analyze these herbal medicines. Methods Nine databases were searched for studies published up until November 24, 2020. Nine case reports and one case series involving 17 pediatric patients were included in the study. The clinical symptoms, interventions, outcomes, pattern identification, composition, and frequency of herbal medicine administration were analyzed. Results The symptoms of pediatric patients with COVID-19 treated with herbal medicines were mild or moderate. Herbal medicines have been used to alleviate symptoms, such as fever and cough. No adverse events were reported. All of the patients who received herbal medicines were discharged from the hospital after symptomatic relief. Pattern identification revealed that the lungs were the most affected organs. Epidemic toxins, wind, dampness, and heat were the primary etiological factors. More pediatric patients with COVID-19 were prescribed a combination of herbal and Western medicines than herbal medicines alone. The frequently used herbs include Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, Lonicerae Flos, Scutellariae Radix, Armeniacae Semen, Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium, and Astragali Radix. Conclusions Our review can serve as a reference for the treatment of COVID-19 in children.

Cosmeceutical Activities of Doinseunguitang and Its Composition (도인승기탕 및 그 구성약재의 화장품약리활성)

  • Lee, Jin-Young;Lee, Soo-Yeon;Jun, Hye-Ji;Yoon, Ji-Young;Hwang, Hyun-Uk;Park, Joo-Hoon;An, Bong-Jeun;Son, Jun-Ho;Hwang, Ju-Young
    • The Korea Journal of Herbology
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    • v.27 no.5
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    • pp.65-75
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    • 2012
  • Objectives : Cosmeceutical activities such as anti-oxidative and anti-aging effects of the Doinseunguitang and its composition, a traditional prescription, were evaluated. Methods : We performed MTT assay, melanin synthesis inhibition assay, DPPH free radical scavenging assay, SOD-like activity, xanthine oxidase inhibition assay, astringent activity assay, tyrosinase inhibition assay, elastase and collagenase inhibition assay. Results : The results were obtained as follows : DPPH free radical scavenging of water extract Doinseunguitang (DISG) and ethanol extract DISG was 60% and 50% at 1,000 ppm. Xanthine oxidase inhibition effect of ethanol extract showed more than 80% at 500 ppm. Tyrosinase inhibition and inhibition melanin synthesis activities were measured in 40% and 50% at 1,000 ppm and 100 ppm. Elastase and collagenase inhibition rate of ethanol extracts DISG 40% and 80% at 1,000 ppm. It was concluded that compositive ingredients (Persicae Seman, Glycyrrhizae Radix, Cinnamomi Ramulus, Rhei Rhizoma) influenced the most results. Conclusions : The results indicated that, ethanol extract which is superior in its anti-oxidative and anti-aging effects is useful to be applied in herbal cosmetic industry.