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Inhibitory Activity Against HIV-1 Protease (Reishi Mushroom)

Two new lanostane-type triterpenes, lucidumol A and ganoderic acid beta, were isolated from the spores of Ganoderma (G.) lucidum, together with a new natural one and seven that were known. [read more]

Anti-Inflammatory Activity (Japanese Honeysuckle and Chameleon Plant)

Houttuynia cordata Thunb. (HC), Glycyrrhiza uralensis Fischer (GU), Forsythia suspense (Thunb.) Vahl (FS), and Lonicera japonica Thunb. (LJ) are Chinese herbs known to possess anti-inflammatory properties.  [read more]

Anti-Inflammatory Activity in Animal Models (Japanese Honeysuckle)

Lonicera japonica (Caprifoliaceae) has long been used for treatment of infectious diseases.
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Treatment of Acute Bronchiolitis (Japanese Honeysuckle)

In a randomised single blind trial the Chinese herbs Shuang Huang Lian (a combination of Loniceya japonica, Scutellaria baicalensis, and Forsythia suspense) were evaluated for the treatment of acute bronchiolitis. [read more]

Antiviral and Immuno-Modulatory Activities (Chameleon Plant)

The results of this study provided scientific data to support the efficient and safe use of HC to combat SARS. [read more]

Inhibitory Effects on Influenza A Virus Replication (Chameleon Plant)

Influenza viruses cause significant morbidity and mortality in humans through epidemics or pandemics. The lack of effective therapeutical treatment underlines the importance of research for new antiviral compounds. [read more]

Anti-Viral Infection and Anti-Inflammatory Activities of Chameleon Plant

The antiviral activity of H. cordata extract was greater in cells pretreated with extract than those treated after infection. We conclude that H. cordata extract has antiviral activity, and it offers a potential to develop a new anti-EV71 agent.  [read more]

Anti-inflammatory Effects of Ilex

The saponin fraction from the ethanolic extracts of the root of Ilex pubescens Hook. et Arn. (Ilexaceae) was found to exhibit potent anti-inflammatory effects on carrageenan-induced paw edema in rats.
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Anti-Microbial Effects of Ilex

These results suggest that Q. ilex possesses compounds with antibacterial and anticandidal properties.  [read more]

Anti-Inflammatory and Analgesic Activities of Ilex

The root of Ilex pubescens (Mao-Dong-Qing in Chinese, MDQ) has been commonly used for treatment of cardiovascular and inflammatory diseases in the Chinese medical system. [read more]