Effect of Traditional Chinese Medicine Physique Classification and Targeted, Individualized Nursing Intervention on Athletes' Mental Health in Sports

Objective: To investigate the impact of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) physique classification and targeted, individualized nursing intervention on athletes' mental health in the context of sports. Methods: From February 2018 to February 2019, we randomly assigned 154 athletes to two groups (n=77) for this study. The control group received standard sports-related nursing care, while the observation group received personalized nursing interventions based on their TCM physique constitution. We assessed various parameters, including mental health indicators and sports performance metrics, before and after the nursing intervention. The assessment included psychological well-being scores, performance metrics, and the incidence of any adverse effects. Results: After the nursing intervention, athletes in the observation group showed significant improvements in psychological well-being, including lower levels of anxiety and depression (all P<0.05). Additionally, their sports performance metrics, including strength, endurance, and recovery, demonstrated remarkable enhancement compared to the control group (P<0.05). The overall quality of life scores for athletes in the observation group also showed significant improvements, particularly in physiological function, mental health, emotional function, and social function (P<0.05). In terms of adverse effects, the observation group experienced significantly fewer issues compared to the control group (P<0.05). Conclusion: Utilizing TCM physique classification and tailored nursing interventions for athletes can lead to improved mental health outcomes, enhanced sports performance, and an overall better quality of life. This approach holds promise for optimizing athletes' well-being and performance and deserves further consideration and application in the realm of sports and athletes' mental health. (AU)

Network pharmacology analysis of Yi-Shen-Gu-Ta i-Ke-Li for recurrent spontaneous abortion in female fitness and athletic populations

Background: Yi-Shen-Gu-Tai-Ke-Li (YSGTKL), a renowned traditional herbal formula, has demonstrated clinical efficacy in addressing recurrent spontaneous abortion (RSA). Despite its widespread utilization in China, the current body of evidence regarding the effectiveness of its herbal components remains insufficient, and the underlying mechanisms of action remain enigmatic. This study endeavors to unravel the mechanisms responsible for the therapeutic effectiveness of YSGTKL in treating RSA, particularly within the context of female fitness and athletic populations. Methods: YSGTKL comprises various herbal plants, selected based on the Traditional Chinese Medicine Systems Pharmacology Database and Analysis Platform (TCMSP). Specific drug targets associated with RSA were meticulously identified and corroborated using multiple reputable sources, including DrugBank, GeneCards, and Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man. The GEO database was leveraged to pinpoint differentially expressed genes (DEGs) relevant to RSA within female fitness and athletic populations. Subsequently, a comprehensive drug-compound-gene-disease network was meticulously constructed and visualized using Cytoscape software. Functional insights were gleaned through Gene Ontology (GO) annotation and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathway enrichment analysis. Within this network, a subset of hub genes was discerned through a protein-protein interaction (PPI) network analysis, specifically tailored to female fitness and athletic populations. To validate key active ingredients and core targets, molecular docking analyses were meticulously performed, taking into account the unique physiological aspects of female athletes and fitness enthusiasts. (AU).

Exploring the Synergy: Chinese Female Tennis Players and Chansu-Medicated Serum's Potential in Inhibiting Breast Cancer Cell Proliferation Through Apoptosis and G2 Arrest

This study delves into the synergy between Chinese female tennis players and the potential of Chansu-Medicated Serum in inhibiting breast cancer cell proliferation through apoptosis and G2 arrest. Chinese female tennis players have garnered international recognition for their achievements on the court and their philanthropic endeavors off it. This research investigates the intersection of their impact and the advancement of breast cancer research. Chansu-Medicated Serum, a traditional Chinese medicine derivative, presents promising mechanisms for inhibiting breast cancer cell proliferation, including apoptosis induction and G2 cell cycle arrest. By exploring this conjunction, we aim to shed light on the possible contributions of these athletes and traditional medicine to the ongoing battle against breast cancer. (AU)

Feasibility analysis of combined traditional Chinese medicine fumigation and electromyography biofeedback in injured players with shoulder-hand syndrome after stroke

Objective: Exploring the feasibility of combining herbal fumigation and myoelectric biofeedback therapy in injured players with post-stroke shoulder-hand syndrome. Methods: A total of 80 players with shoulder-hand syndrome after stroke who were healed in our hospital from July 2019 to June 2021 were retrospectively opted as the research subjects, and were divided into a joint intervention cluster (JIG) according to the variations in their healing methods. cluster, n=40, receiving traditional Chinese medicine fumigation and EMG biofeedback healing) and EMG healing cluster (Electromyobiological feedback cluster, EFG cluster, n=40), the healing effect, changes in simplified FMA mark of upper limbs before and after healing, and healing effects were contrasted between the two clusters. The changes of the front and rear shoulder pain and the pain part of the High Coast Shoulder Joint Function Rating Scale were recorded, and the occurrence of adverse reactions in the two clusters of injured players was recorded; Results: The total effective rate of injured players in the JIG cluster was 97.50% (39/40), which was notably upper than 85.00% (34/40) in the EFG cluster, and the variation between the clusters was notable (P<0.05). None notable variation in the simplified FMA mark between the clusters (P>0.05). On the 7th, 14th, and 28th days of healing, the simplified FMA mark of the upper limbs of the JIG cluster was notably upper than that of the EFG cluster, and the variation was notable (P>0.05). P<0.05); before healing, None notable variation between the two clusters in the degree of shoulder pain and the pain part of the Gaoshore Shoulder Joint Function Assessment Scale (P>0.05). After 28 days of healing, the degree of shoulder pain in the JIG cluster was notably bottom In the EFG cluster, the pain mark of the Gaoan Shoulder Joint Function Assessment Scale was notably upper than that in the EFG cluster, and the variation between the two clusters was notable (P<0.05) (AU)

A Meta-study on the efficacy of traditional Chinese medicine in treating chronic prostatitis with kidney-nourishing method: a perspective on the impact on athlete’s fitness

Objective: Chronic prostatitis belongs to the category of traditional Chinese medicine, is a common disease in the elderly. This article systematically evaluated the efficacy of traditional Chinese medicine in the treatment of chronic prostatitis with kidney-nourishing method, so as to provide evidence-based reference for clinical treatment. Methods: This study searched PubMed, PMC, CNKI, etc., to screen out randomized controlled trials related to traditional Chinese medicine in the treatment of chronic prostatitis. According to the key words, appropriate literature was selected for inclusion and reasonable exclusion. After reading the literature, the literature was screened according to the above criteria. The methodological quality of the literature was evaluated using the Cochrane Collaboration Risk Bias Assessment tool. RevMan5.4.1 software was used for meta-analysis of outcome measures. Results: A total of 17 articles were included in this study, including 1209 cases in the treatment group and 1214 cases in the control group. Among them, 11 studies reported the effectiveness and ineffectiveness of traditional Chinese medicine in the treatment of chronic prostatitis, and 11 studies reported the change of symptom index of traditional Chinese medicine (NIH-CPSI score) in the treatment of chronic prostatitis. Meta-analysis showed effective rate (95%CI (3.83, 8.49), P<0.00001), ineffective rate (95%CI (0.12, 0.26), P<0.00001), NIH-CPSI score (95%CI (-2.55,-1.20), P<0.00001) were statistically significant. Conclusion: According to the effective rate and NIH-CPSI score index, it can be considered that the traditional Chinese medicine related to kidney AIDS clearance method is safe and effective in the treatment of chronic prostatitis. Clinically, it can be used as an effective treatment for chronic prostatitis. (AU)

Traditional Chinese medicine reverses cancer multidrug resistance and its mechanism

Chemotherapy is one of the most commonly used clinical treatments among the currently available cancer therapies. However, the phenomenon of Multidrug resistance (MDR) has become a challenge in the treatment process, weakening the impact of chemotherapy. Extensive research on elucidating the development of cancer MDR has identified the following mechanisms that play a critical role in the development of several MDR reversal agents: abnormal expression of cell membrane transporters, adaptation of cancer cells to the microenvironment, regulation of hypoxia, repair of DNA damage and reduction of apoptosis, the enhancement of the EMT process, the existence of cancer stem cells (CSCs), and the abnormal activation of key signaling pathways. However, they failed to demonstrate significant efficacy due to severe side effects during their clinical trials. Traditional Chinese medicines (TCMs) are known to play an important anti-cancer role since they have low toxicity, high efficacy, and safety and can reverse MDR. TCMs reversal agents can be divided into Chinese medicine monomers, synthetic monomers, analogs, or derivatives. Several studies have shown that TCMs can effectively overcome cancer MDR and can be effectively used for treating cancer patients.

Research progress on icariin, a traditional Chinese medicine extract, in the treatment of asthma

Bronchial asthma is a common chronic airway disease, and long-term management of asthma is the focus and challenge of clinical treatment. Glucocorticoids are often used as the first choice for the treatment of asthma. However, the occurrence of hormone dependence, hormone resistance, and local and systemic adverse reactions caused by hormone application also creates problems for the treatment of asthma. Finding new, safe, and effective therapeutic drugs is an important research direction at present. Icariin is an effective ingredient of the traditional Chinese medicine, Epimedium. It has various biological attributes such as anti-inflammatory and antioxidative activities, and immune regulation. It has high safety and a wide range of clinical applications. Icariin has the characteristics of multitargeted intervention in the treatment of asthma. Here, we review the specific mechanisms of icariin in treating asthma, and icariin is considered a novel therapy in controlling asthma; however, the mechanism is still worth further investigation (AU)

Medicina herbal china ofertada en páginas web en español: calidad de la información y riesgos / Information quality and health risks in Spanish-language retail websites for Chinese herbal medicine

Objetivo: El auge de la venta en Internet propicia el acceso a productos naturales potencialmente tóxicos y la rápida difusión de la información, no necesariamente veraz, que los proveedores ofrecen al consumidor acerca de sus propiedades. El objetivo del presente trabajo ha sido analizar en páginas web en español de venta de medicina herbal china la calidad de la información ofrecida al consumidor y los posibles riesgos derivados de su consumo. Métodos: I) Búsqueda en Google España de sitios web de venta de medicina herbal china y posterior evaluación de la información sobre las propiedades y consumo seguro de los productos ofertados. II) Identificación en los sitios web de plantas III) Cuantificación de las retiradas de productos de medicina herbal china por la Agencia Española de Medicamentos y Productos Sanitarios (AEMPS). Resultados: 1) Sólo un tercio de las 30 páginas web localizadas cumple con la legislación vigente, ya que las demás incluyen indicaciones terapéuticas occidentales como reclamo para la venta de medicina herbal china en España 2) Cinco páginas aportan información sobre consumo seguro 3) Dos páginas ofertan plantas potencialmente tóxicas y 4) Un importante porcentaje de productos retirados por la AEMPS corresponde a medicina herbal china adulterada con sibutramina, sildenafilo o sus derivados. Conclusión: Nuestros resultados indican que existen motivos suficientes que aconsejan la creación por parte de las autoridades españolas de un sitio web que asesore a quienes pretenden utilizar Internet para comprar medicina herbal china y así permitir que los usuarios tomen decisiones estando bien informados (AU)

Objective: The growing use of purchase online via Internet retailers favours the access to potentially toxic natural products. It also contributes to the quick dissemination of the claims made by the retailers on efficacy and safety, these claims being not always based upon reliable information. Here, we have conducted an online search to find Spanish-language retail websites for Chinese herbal medicine and we have analysed them for the quality of product information and the potential health risks. Methods: I) Online search in Google España to find Spanish-language retail websites for Chinese herbal medicine in which we analysed both the claims regarding possible health benefits and adequate safe use indications II) Identification of potentially toxic herbs in the websites III) Quantification of Chinese herbal medicines withdrawn by the Agencia Española de Medicamentos y Productos Sanitarios (AEMPS). Results: 1) Only one third of the 30 Spanish-language retail websites found which sell Chinese herbal medicine observe the law, given that the other websites include illegal Western disease claims as marketing tools, 2) Five websites provide some safety information, 3) Two websites offer potentially toxic herbs and 4) Chinese herbal medicine adulterated with sibutramine, silfenafil or their analogues make a considerable percentage of the total products withdrawn by the AEMPS. Conclusion: Online health seekers should be warned about misinformation on retail websites for Chinese herbal medicine and directed to a Spanish government Web site for guidance in safely navigating the Internet for buying Chinese herbal medicine (AU)

Enfermedad venooclusiva hepática inducida por hierbas medicinales chinas / Hepatic veno-occlusive disease induced by Chinese medicinal herbs

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Anti-proliferative effects of paeonol on human prostate cancer cell lines DU145 and PC-3

Paeonol (Pae) is the main active ingredient from the root bark of Paeonia moutan and the grass of Radix Cynanchi Paniculati. Numerous reports indicate that Pae effectively inhibits several types of cancer lines. In this study, we report that Pae hinders prostate cancer growth both in vivo and in vitro. Human prostate cancer lines DU145 and PC-3 were cultured in the presence of Pae. The xenograft tumor in mice was established by subcutaneous injection of DU145 cells. Cell growth was measured by MTT, and the apoptosis was detected by the flow cytometry. Expression of Bcl-2, Bax, Akt, and mTOR were tested by western blotting assay. DU145 and PC-3 showed remarkable sensitivity to Pae, and exposure to Pae induced dose-and time-dependent growth inhibitory responses. Moreover, treatment of Pae promoted apoptosis and enhanced activities of caspase-3, caspase-8, and caspase-9 in DU145. Further work demonstrated Pae reduced expression of Bcl-2 and increased expression of Bax in DU145. Interestingly, we observed that Pae significantly decreased phosphorylated status of Akt and mTOR, and inhibitory effects of Pae and PI3K/Akt inhibitor on DU145 proliferation were synergistic. Finally, we confirmed that oral administration of Pae to the DU145 tumor-bearing mice significantly lowered tumor cell proliferation and led to tumor regression. Pae possesses inhibitory effects on prostate cancer cell growth both in vitro and in vivo, and the anti-proliferative effect may be closely related to its activation of extrinsic and intrinsic apoptotic pathway and inhibition of the PI3K/Akt pathway (AU)

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Composition and diversity of acaroids mites (Acari: Astigmata) community in the stored rhizomatic traditional Chinese medicinal materials / La composición y la diversidad de ácaros (Acari: Astigmata) en productos de la medicina tradicional china

Objective: To investigate the species and breeding density of ac aroid mites in the stored rhizomatic traditional Chinese medicinal materials in Anhui province, China, in order to supply evidences for control and prevention of such species. Methods: The stored traditional Chinese medicinal materials of root-stock origins were collected in 30 herb stores and warehouses in 17 cities across Anhui province. Mites were collected by using Tullgren funnel and directicopy, and identified under microscopy. Results: Twenty-two species of acaroid mites, belonging to 15 genera under 5 families, were identified from the total 47 stored samples, in which Tyrophagus putrescentiae, Acarus farinae, Carpoglyphus lactis, and Cologlyplus berlesei were predominant. Conclusion: Breeding density of acaroid mites was high in the stored rhizomatic traditional Chinese medicinal materials in Anhui province. This indicates that the traditional Chinese medicinal herbs of root-stock origins in storage are seriously contaminated by the acaroid mites, and such infestation should be positively controlled to reduce the potential harm to public health (AU)

Objetivo: investigar las especies y densidad de especies de ácaros en los productos a bases de raíces de la medicina tradicional china en la provincia de Anhui, China, con el fin de proporcionar evidencias para el control y la prevención de tal infestación. Métodos: se recogieron muestras de productos procedentes de raíces usados en la medicina tradicional china en 30 tiendas y almacenes de 17 ciudades de la provincia china de Anhui. Se recogieron las muestras mediante el embudo de Tullgren y la directicopia y los ácaros fueron identificados bajo microscopia. Resultados: se identifi caron 22 especies de ácaros, pertenecientes a 15 géneros menores de 5 familias a partir de 47 muestras almacenadas, en las que Tyrophagus putrescentiae, Acarus farinae, Carpoglyphus lactis y Cologlyplus berlesei eran predominantes. Conclusión: la densidad de ácaros fue alta en el las muestras a base de raíces en el material almacenado para usarse como remedio en la medicina tradicional china en la provincia de Anhui. El control de esta infestación puede reducir el daño potencial para la salud pública (AU)

Los tres premios Nobel de Medicina 2015 / The Three Nobel Prizes 2015

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Compounds from Chinese herbal medicines as reversal agents for P-glycoprotein-mediated multidrug resistance in tumors

Multidrug resistance (MDR) is a major obstacle to successful cancer chemotherapy. One of the main underlying mechanisms of this resistance is the over-expression of P-glycoprotein (P-gp), an ATP-dependent transmembrane transporter protein encoded by the MDR1 gene. P-gp might transport anti-cancer drugs out of cancer cells and decrease effective intracellular drug concentrations. An effective approach to overcome MDR is to inhibit the function of P-gp or its expression on the surface of cancer cells. Thus, application of MDR reversal agents can be seen as a potentially important means by which to overcome the clinical drug resistance of tumour cells and improve the efficacy of chemotherapy. Recently, research efforts worldwide have focused on reversal mechanisms for MDR and on the identification of reversal agents. Chinese scholars have performed a great deal of exploratory work by screening for efficacy and low toxicity in drug resistance reversal compounds. These compounds may provide more lead compounds with greater activity, leading to the development of more effective therapies for MDR cancer cells. In this review, the function and efficiency of novel compounds derived from traditional Chinese medicines are described (AU)

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Suplementos alimentares à base de plantas chinesas no mercado português / Chinese herbal food supplements in the portuguese market

Os fabricantes de suplementos alimentares recorren a plantas medicinais para a obtençao de beneficios na saúde. No entanto, algunas lacunas no sistema de monitorizaçao e fiscalizacao e, eventualmente, na legislaçao europeia em vigor, acabam por tornar possível a existencia de suplementos alimentares no mercado que nao apresentam valores nutricionais, nao tem rotulagem completamente esclarecedora ou, podem, inclusivamente, conter plantas/moléculas potencialemtne perigosas para a saude. Neste trabalho, estuda-se uma amostra de 71 suplementos recolhidos aleatoriamente no mercado em Lisboa e analisa-se a informaçao constate da sua rotulagem, procurando responde a um conjunto de questoes com impacto potencial na saude dos consumidores. Da amostra 50,7por ciento (36/71) tem nomes chineses da Medicina Tradicional Chinesa (MTC) e 49,3por ciento (35/71) tem denominaçao occidental. A percentagem de suplementos tendo entre 0 e 4 plantas ou partes de plantas como ingredientes é de 9,9 por ciento entre 5 e 9 é de 35,2por ciento, entre parte de planta mais frequente (ca.64por ciento) nos MTC é raíz de Glycyrrhiza uralensis, que pode tener efeitos sinérgicos com corticosteróides e digoxina, e pode causar hipertensao, edema, transtornos cardíacos, e potenciar o efeito de tiazidas e diuréticos. O ingrediente de frequencia maior (43-46por ciento) común a todos os suplementos é a raíz de Angelica sinensis, que pode provocar hemorragias se tomado com inibidores da agregaçao plaquetária (AU)

Manufactures of food supplements rely on medicinalplants to achieve health benefits. However, some gaps in the system of monitoring and enforcement, nd eventually in the current European legislation, end up making possible the existence of dietary supplements on the market that have no nutritional value, do not have quite enlightening information on labeling, and they may even contain plants or molecules potentially hazardous to health. In this paper, we study a sample of 71 randomly collected supplements in Lisbon area market and analyze the information contained in its labeling, trying to answer a set of questions with potential impact on consumer health. Of the sample, 50,7por ciento (36/71) have Chinese names (TCM)and 49,3 por ciento (35/71) have western names. The percentages of supplements having between 0 and 4 plants or parts of plants as ingredients is 9,9 por ciento, between 5 and 9 is 35,2por ciento, between 10 and 14 is 32,4 por ciento and 22,5 por ciento have 15 or more ingredients. The plant/plant part more frequent (ca. 64 por ciento) in TCM is the root of Glycyrrhia uralensis, which may have synergistic effects with digoxin and corticosteroids, and can cause hypertension, edema, cardiac disorders, and potentiate the effect of diuretics and thiazides. The higher frequency ingredient (43%-46 por ciento) common to all supplements is the root of Angelica sinensis, which may cause bleeding if taken with platelet aggregation inhibitors (AU)

Antoine Thomas, SI como «Paciente» del Emperador Kangxi (R.1662-1722): Un estudio sobre la apropiación de la teriaca en la Corte Imperial / Antoine Thomas, SI as a «Patient» of the Kangxi Emperor (r. 1662-1722): A Case Study on the Appropriation of Theriac at the Imperial Court

In this article I shall concentrate on Antoine Thomas’ illness and death (July 28, 1709) in Peking. This will serve as a case study to elucidate certain aspects of the role played by Jesuit medicine, i.e. Jesuit physicians and Jesuit drugs, at the court of the Kangxi emperor (r. 1662-1722), the first of the three great rulers of the Qing dynasty (1644-1911). As a first step the network of power, as reflected in the so-called medical palace memorials, will be presented in order to arrive at a more comprehensive evaluation of the medical involvement of the Jesuits, as practising physicians, suppliers of foreign drugs and as patients. It will be shown that the circumstances of Thomas’illness and death must be based on a political and social analysis of the role of court medicine as patronised by the Kangxi emperor. Secondly, the case study of Antoine Thomas will also allow us to reflect on the delocalisation and appropriation of theriac at the Chinese court - one of the foreign drugs in the supply of which Jesuits might have been participated. Last but not least, I shall introduce a number of references in archival documents which throw some additional light on Thomas’illness and death, and how they were perceived and dealt with in the imperial court(AU)

En el presente artículo me centro en la enfermedad y muerte de Antoine Thomas (28 de Julio, 1709) en Beijing. Lo cual servirá como estudio para aclarar ciertos aspectos del papel jugado por la medicina Jesuita, es decir, médicos Jesuitas y medicinas Jesuitas en la corte del emperador Kangxi (r. 1662-1722), el primero de los tres grandes emperadores de la dinastía Qing (1644-1911). Primero se presentará la red de poder, según se ve reflejada en los llamados memoriales de palacio de medicina, para poder llegar a una evaluación más profunda de la involucración médica de los Jesuitas, como médicos practicantes, proveedores de medicamentos extranjeros y como pacientes. Se demostrará que las circunstancias de la enfermedad y muerte de Thomas han de basarse en un análisis político y social del papel de la medicina de corte promovida por el emperador Kangxi. En segundo lugar, el estudio sobre Antoine Thomas también nos permitirá reflexionar sobre la deslocalización y apropiación de la teriaca en la corte china - uno de los medicamentos extranjeros en cuyo suministro posiblemente participaran los Jesuitas. Para terminar, presentaré numerosas referenciasen documentos de archivo que arrojarán algo más de luz sobre la enfermedad y muerte de Thomas, y cómo fueron percibidas y tratadas en la corte imperial(AU)

El Premio Lasker, la Medicina tradicional china y el descubrimiento de la Artemisina / No disponible

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Bayas de Goji (Lycium barbarum L): aspectos farmacológicos y de eficacia / Goji berries (Lycium barbarum L): pharmacological aspects and effectiveness

El fruto de Lycium barbarum L. (Solanáceas), Fructus Lycii, conocido como Goji, "Wolfberry" o "Gouqizi", se ha utilizado durante siglos en la medicina tradicional china para mejorar la salud y la longevidad. Es apreciado por sus propiedades antienvejecimiento y ayuda a prevenir la disfunción del riñón y el hígado, la degeneración visual, insomnio, diabetes y cáncer. Varios estudios han revelado que los extractos de L. barbarum poseen una amplia gama de actividades farmacológicas incluyendo antienvejecimiento, antitumoral, inmunoestimulante, neuroprotectora y citoprotectora, debido principalmente a su alto contenido en polisacáridos. Otros componentes de L. barbarum, tales como caroteno, zeaxantina, betaína, cerebrósido, β-sitosterol y ácido p-cumárico, también contribuyen a sus múltiples beneficios sobre la salud. Cada vez son más numerosas las evidencias experimentales que respaldan el uso de L. barbarum como agente terapéutico, así como un suplemento dietético (AU)

Fruits of Lycium barbarum L. (Solanaceae), Fructus Lycii, known as Gouqizi, or wolfberries, have been used for centuries in traditional Chinese medicine for improving health and longevity. It is valued for its anti-aging properties and helps to prevent kidney and liver dysfunction, visual degeneration, insomnia, diabetes and cancer. A number of studies have revealed that extracts from L. barbarum possess a wide array of pharmacological activities including antiaging, anti-tumor, immune-stimulatory, neuroprotective and cytoprotective, mainly due to it high polysaccharide content. Other valuable components of L. barbarum, such as carotene, zeaxanthin, betaine, cerebroside, β-sitosterol or p-coumaric acid, also participate in its multiple health benefits. Increasing experimental evidences propose the use of L. barbarum as a therapeutic agent as well as a dietary supplement (AU)

Os frutos de Lycium barbarum L. (Solanaceae), Lycii Fructus, também conhecidos como “Gouqizi”, ou “wolfberries”, têm sido usados há séculos na medicina tradicional chinesa para melhorar a saúde e aumentar a longevidade. São valorizados pelas suas propriedades anti-envelhecimento e por ajudarem a prevenir a disfunção renal e hepática, degeneração visual, insónia, diabetes e alguns tipos de carcinomas. Uma série de estudos têm revelado que os extractos de L. barbarum possuem uma ampla gama de actividades farmacológicas, incluindo anti-envelhecimento, anti-tumoral, imunoestimulante, neuroprotectora e citoprotectora, principalmente devido ao seu elevado conteúdo em polissacáridos. Outros componentes importantes de L. barbarum, tais como caroteno, zeaxantina, betaína, cerebrósido, β-sitosterol e ácido p-cumárico, contribuem também para os múltiplos benefícios de saúde evidenciados por esta planta. As crescentes evidências experimentais fazem propor a utilização de L. barbarum L. como agente terapêutico, bem como suplemento alimentar (AU)

Interés medicinal de Poria cocos (= Wolfiporia extensa) / Medicinal interest of Poria cocos (= Wolfiporia extensa)

El esclerocio del hongo Poria cocos forma parte, desde hace miles de años, de la farmacopea china. En estarevisión se presentan aspectos sobre la biología y nomenclatura de este hongo, y especialmente sobre sucomposición y aplicaciones terapéuticas(AU)

The sclerotium of Poria cocos has been used in the Chinese pharmacopoeia during thousands of years. Inthis note several aspects about the biology and nomenclature of this fungus are summarized, with emphasison its composition and therapeutic applications(AU)

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