Study explores potential anti-cancer effects of (Bunge) Kitag. ex H.Hara in pancreatic cancer. CPAE inhibits proliferation, induces apoptosis, and suppresses metastasis. Promising herbal medicine for pancreatic cancer treatment.
This study developed a gel containing three Chinese herbal extracts and tested its pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory effects. Results showed that the gel effectively reduced pain and inflammation. It could be beneficial for developing pain medications or treatments for rheumatoid arthritis.
Cynanchum paniculatum has been traditionally utilized in East Asia as an analgesic or antiviral. Some traditional medicinal books also mention its use in treating psychotic symptoms. The study explores its potential benefits for treating schizophrenia-like symptoms in rats. The extracts showed a promising reduction in behavioral abnormalities, leading to the possibility of this plant being a useful resource in the development of antipsychotic medicines.
Scientists isolated ten compounds from Cynanchum paniculatum Kitagawa roots and tested their ability to protect nerve cells from damage. Compound 4, called 2,3-dihydroxy-4-methoxyacetophenone, was the most effective at preventing damage, with a 47.55% protection rate. These findings suggest that the compound may have neuroprotective effects against glutamate-induced neurotoxicity.