• The Korea Journal of Herbology
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• v.25 no.2
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• pp.107-116
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• 2010

Objectives : This study purposed to research the anti-cancer effects of Andrographitis Herba. Methods : By measuring the cell proliferation, apoptosis, morphology and cytokine level from the extracts, the influence on a A549 cell was compared. Results : The Andrographitis Herba decoction extract according to the concentration inhibited the proliferation and increased the apoptosis of the A549 cell. Among the various fraction extracts of the Andrographitis Herba decoction, EtOEt showed the greatest increase of the apoptosis of the A549 cell. The Andrographitis Herba decoction extract according to the concentration decreased the secretion of the TGF-$\beta$ in the A549 cell, and increased the secretion of the TNF-$\alpha$ and the IFN-$\gamma$ presenting cell population. Conclusion : It is considered that the total extract and various fraction extracts of Andrographitis Herba decoction inhibit the proliferation of A549 cells.

• 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.22 no.2
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• pp.79-82
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• 2007

A headache due to retention of phlegm has vomitting, dizziness, nausea, etc. A headache due to retention of phlegm mainly was occurred by insufficiency of the spleen and stomach. Banhabaekchulcheonmatang(半夏白朮天麻湯) has effects of strengthening the spleen and reducing phlegm and calming the endopathic Wind relieving fainting. I prescribed the Banhabaekchulcheonmatang(半夏白朮天麻湯) to a patient with headache due to retention of phlegm. After taking these medicines, the patient was cured.

• The Korea Journal of Herbology
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• v.23 no.1
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• pp.127-130
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• 2008

The hysterocele means the descent state of uterus than a normal position. We had medical treatments 3 patients with hysterocele (grade 1, 2 or 3) by invigorating qi and tonifying the kidney. And we had significant effects on patients with hysterocele grade 1, 2 by Soeuminbojungikgitang and Gamibojungikgitang. But we didn't cure a patient with hysterocele grade 3.

• The Korea Journal of Herbology
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• v.22 no.2
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• pp.115-119
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• 2007

Objectives : A morphological classification among Sophora tonkinensis, Menispermum dauricum and Indigofera kirilowii was made through microscopic observation. Method : The slice of the tested material made by paraffin section technique was colored with Safranine Malachite Green contrast methods, and then observed and photographed by olymphus-BHT. Result : 1. The cross-sections of Sophora tonkinensis and Indigofera kirilowii have piths, but Menispermum dauricum does not have any. 2. The lateral parts of Sophora tonkinensis cortex include the square crystal of calcium oxalate, but Indigofera kirilowii does not. Conclusion : The number of piths and the presence of the square crystal of calcium oxalate can be used to distinguished Sophora tonkinensis from Indigofera kirilowii.

• The Korea Journal of Herbology
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• v.22 no.4
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• pp.201-212
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• 2007

Objectives : The trunk-bark and the root of A. elata were compared with each other in terms of their anti-oxidative activities. Methods : Using the trunk-bark and the root of A. elata, their anti-oxidative activities were examined through the in vitro and in vivo experiments. Results : The trunk-bark of A. elata in vitro had weaker anti-oxidative activities than its root. However, the trunk-bark of A. elata in vivo had stronger anti-oxidative activities than the root in the rats which was oxidatively stressed by alcohol. Conclusion : These results suggested that the trunk-bark of A. elata was also useful as a medicine.

• The Korea Journal of Herbology
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• v.20 no.4
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• pp.11-16
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• 2005

Objectives : This study was designed to propose the effective herb-processing method of Ginkgo Folium in the Oriental medicine. Methods : The books, papers and patents were used to examine the recent usage of Ginkgo Folium. Results : The toxic ingredients of Ginkgo Folium should be removed. Accordingly, a detoxification process using a nonpolar solvent and a vinegar-roasting process in sequence are desirable to assure its safety. The previously developed standard extract (e.g. EGb 761) could be used as a powdered Oriental medicine as well. Conclusions : Ginkgo Folium could not be used widely to treat the diseases in ancient Oriental medicine, because the toxic ingredients could not be removed by any method until recent year. However, Ginkgo Folium might be used as a herbal medicine that invigorates the blood without any difficulty using herb-processing methods suggested in this paper.

• The Korea Journal of Herbology
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• v.22 no.3
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• pp.127-132
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• 2007

Objectives : FLOS CHRYSANTHEMI (FC) has been reported to possess a variety of pharmacological activities. However, the effect of FC on the dendritic cells has not been determined. Methods : To examine the effect of FC on the immune response, we used several methods such as flow cytometric analyses, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Results : 1. FC inhibited lipopolysacchride (LPS)-induced maturation of bone marrow-derived dendritic cells (BMDC) such as down-regulation of MHC class II and CD40. 2. FC also inhibited uptake of FITC-Dextran in BMDC stimulated with LPS. 3. Furthermore, FC inhibited several kinds of cytokine production such as TNF-a, IL-6 and IL-12 in BMDC. Conclusions : These results suggest that FC plays pivotal role m the development of inflammatory diseases.

• The Korea Journal of Herbology
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• v.21 no.4
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• pp.159-170
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• 2006

Objectives : Anti-oxidation activities of Malvae Semen and Abutili Semen were compared and evaluated. Methods : We tested the anti-oxidant effect through in vitro experiment and in vivo experiment that induced oxidative stress using ethanol. Results : 1. In the anti-oxidative activities of Malvae Semen and Abutili Semen they had high effects in case of the scavenging activitie of DPPH and superoxide anion radical, and inhibitory effect of linoleic acid oxidation. 2. Malvae Semen had large quantities of phenolic compound than Abutili Semen, but the anti-oxidative activity of Malvae Semen was weaker than that of Abutili Semen. 3. The anti-oxidative effect of Abutili Semen was more strong than that of Malvae Semen in the rat stressed by ethanol. Conclusion : Anti-oxidation activities of Abutili Semen were stronger than those of Malvae Semen. Therefore, the complementary usage of Malvae Semen and Abutili Semen can be considered.