actaea asiatica/항우울제

Ethanolic- and isopropanolic-aqueous extracts of Cimicifuga racemosa are used for the treatment of climacteric complaints. As hot flushes and psychic complaints seem to be special targets for Cimicifuga extracts in clinical studies, these parameters were studied in experimental animals. Hot flush

BACKGROUND Cimicifuga foetida L., a traditional Chinese medicine, has been developed for the treatment of perimenopausal symptoms including depression in China (Brand name: XIMINGTING(®), XMT). The primary active constituents are believed to be the triterpene glycosides. Nevertheless, there are no

Actaea acuminata Wall. ex Royle, synonym of Actaea spicata var. acuminata (Wall. ex Royle) H.Hara, commonly called the Himalayan Baneberry ( Ranunculaceae) has been investigated for various pharmacological activities, based on its traditional claims. Properly identified A. acuminata roots were

The methanol extract and its ethyl acetate fraction (EAF) of Actaea acuminata (Wall. ex. Royle) H. Hara roots were reported to exhibit significant antianxiety, anticonvulsant and antidepressant activities, and mild sedative activity. But the constituents responsible for these activities have not

OBJECTIVE Non-hormonal treatment for menopausal vasomotor symptoms (VMS) is needed in women in whom there are medical or personal concerns on the use of hormone therapy. This paper reviews conventional and phytochemical therapies available for the relief of VMS, on their mechanisms of action, their

BACKGROUND The endemic succulent South African plant, Sceletium tortuosum (L.) N.E. Br. (synonym Mesembryanthemum tortuosum L.), of the family Mesembryathemaceae, has an ancient oral tradition history of use by San and Khoikhoi people as an integral part of the indigenous culture and materia medica.

Botanical dietary supplements are increasingly popular for women's health, particularly for older women. The specific botanicals women take vary as a function of age. Younger women will use botanicals for urinary tract infections, especially Vaccinium macrocarpon (cranberry), where there is evidence