Scientists studied isoquinoline alkaloids in Z. bungeanum for potential medicinal benefits. This plant has traditional use for arthritis and toothache in Asia. Research may lead to new treatments.
This study used advanced technology to identify and classify the chemical components of different varieties of Zanthoxylum, a medicinal herb. It identified 48 common and 24 different components, providing valuable insights for studying its medicinal properties and ensuring quality control.
This review explores the use of Chinese prickly ash in treating inflammatory conditions. Its polyphenolic components have shown promise in animal models for diseases like ulcerative colitis and arthritis. More research is needed to understand their mechanisms and develop safe therapeutic applications.
Sichuan pepper (huājiāo) has strong antioxidant and bile acid-lowering properties. It also modulates inflammation-related cytokines and gut microbiota in mice on a low-fiber, high-sucrose diet.
Researchers developed a method to obtain high-purity monomers of hydroxyl-α-sanshool and hydroxyl-β-sanshool, which are important indicators of Zanthoxylum bungeanum quality. Significant variation in these compounds was found among different types of Z. bungeanum.
Flavonoids are key pigments in Zanthoxylum bungeanum, with cyanidin-3-O-rutinoside and cyanidin-3-O-glucoside critical for peel color. Three anthocyanin synthesis genes were identified, aiding in quality control and utilization of the plant.
This study found that adding ZBLE to soy protein films improved their strength, water barrier properties, UV-light resistance, and antioxidant activities. Films with 5% ZBLE performed the best. The addition of ZBLE also extended the storage time of cherry tomatoes, making it a potential eco-friendly packaging material for food preservation.
Imbalance of gut bacteria affects mental health; dietary components like probiotics and spices can help prevent mental disorders.
This review discusses the role of oxidative stress and inflammation in various diseases and highlights natural products that target non-coding RNAs to combat these disorders. Several natural products, including Baicalein, Curcumin, and Resveratrol, are effective in controlling oxidative stress and inflammation. Other compounds, such as Peppermint and Gingerol, show potential in treating these disorders but their effect on non-coding RNAs is unknown. Further research in this area will be valuable in developing natural compounds for therapy.
This study investigated the properties of the pericarp of maxim (PZM), a common Chinese spice and herbal medicine. Using various techniques, the study found that PZM contained certain chemical compounds that helped protect PC12 cells from oxidative damage induced by Aβ, a peptide linked to Alzheimer's disease. PZM treatment increased cell viability, reduced ROS levels, and downregulated caspase-3 and Bax mRNA expressions while upregulating Bcl-2 and Nrf2/HO-1 expressions. These findings suggest that PZM could be used as a potential protective agent against Aβ-induced neurotoxicity.
Scientists isolated and identified 22 compounds from the roots of Zanthoxylum bungeanum Maxim., including two previously unknown ones. They used various techniques to determine the chemical structures of the compounds and found that they had antioxidant properties. One of the compounds, number 18, protected nerve cells from damage.