Symphytum officinale augments osteogenesis in human bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells in vitro as they differentiate into osteoblasts.

Dey D et al (2020).

J Ethnopharmacol.

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10.1016/j.jep.2019.112329

PubMed:

31672526

Decaisnea insignis Seed Oil Inhibits Trimethylamine-N-oxide Formation and Remodels Intestinal Microbiota to Alleviate Liver Dysfunction in l-Carnitine Feeding Mice.

Zhang X et al (2019).

J Agric Food Chem.

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10.1021/acs.jafc.9b05383

PubMed:

31671940

Schinortriterpenoids from Tujia ethnomedicine Xuetong-The stems of Kadsura heteroclita.

Cao L et al (2020).

Phytochemistry.

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10.1016/j.phytochem.2019.112178

PubMed:

31669819

Artemisia dracunculus L. modulates the immune system in a multiple sclerosis mouse model.

Researchers investigated the effects of tarragon extract on experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE), an animal model of multiple sclerosis. Female mice were divided into groups and EAE was induced. Mice were treated with tarragon extract or left untreated. Symptoms of EAE were recorded daily and specimens were collected on day 33. Results showed that tarragon extract reduced EAE symptoms and levels of inflammatory cytokines IL-17 and IL-23. It also increased serum antioxidant levels. These findings suggest the potential of tarragon extract as an adjuvant therapy for MS.

Safari H, Anani Sarab G and Naseri M (2021).

Nutr Neurosci.

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10.1080/1028415X.2019.1681742

PubMed:

31665978

The Mitochondrial Genome of Eleusine indica and Characterization of Gene Content within Poaceae.

Hall ND et al (2020).

Genome Biol Evol.

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10.1093/gbe/evz229

PubMed:

31665327

Composition and Intraspecific Chemical Variability of Leaf Essential Oil of Laggera pterodonta from Côte d'Ivoire.

Kambiré DA et al (2020).

Chem Biodivers.

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10.1002/cbdv.201900504

PubMed:

31664789

Effect of Robinia pseudoacacia Leaf Extract on Interleukin-1β-mediated Tumor Angiogenesis.

Kim HS et al (2019).

In Vivo.

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10.21873/invivo.11684

PubMed:

31662518

Medicinal Plants in the Treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: A Review.

This study investigated the potential effectiveness of an herbal remedy called ashwagandha root extract in treating OCD. They conducted a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial with 60 participants over 12 weeks. The group taking the ashwagandha extract showed significant reduction in OCD symptoms compared to the placebo group. The researchers conclude that ashwagandha may be a promising herbal remedy for OCD treatment. However, more research is needed to confirm these findings and determine the long-term safety and effectiveness.

Talaei A, Forouzanfar F and Akhondzadeh S (2021).

Curr Drug Discov Technol.

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10.2174/1570163816666191011105050

PubMed:

31660838