A Review on Central Nervous System Effects of Gastrodin.

Gastrodin, a compound found in the Chinese herb , has been traditionally used for treating various disorders. Recent studies have investigated its effects on the central nervous system (CNS) and found that it has beneficial effects on diseases such as epilepsy, Alzheimer's disease, and Parkinson's disease through several mechanisms. These mechanisms include modulating neurotransmitters, antioxidative and anti-inflammatory effects, and regulating neurotrophins. Despite the promising preclinical data, more clinical studies are needed to determine its effectiveness in treating neurological disorders.

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Front Pharmacol.

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10.3389/fphar.2018.00024

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29456504

Taxus chinensis ameliorates diabetic nephropathy through down-regulating TGF-β1/Smad pathway.

Weng HB et al (2018).

Chin J Nat Med.

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10.1016/S1875-5364(18)30034-7

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29455733

In Vitro Antioxidant and Cytotoxic Activities of 18 Plants from the Erkowit Region, Eastern Sudan.

Adam M et al (2018).

Nat Prod Bioprospect.

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10.1007/s13659-018-0155-0

PubMed:

29453613

Chemical composition analysis and in vitro biological activities of ten essential oils in human skin cells.

Han X, Beaumont C and Stevens N (2017).

Biochim Open.

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10.1016/j.biopen.2017.04.001

PubMed:

29450150

Arborvitae (Thuja plicata) essential oil significantly inhibited critical inflammation- and tissue remodeling-related proteins and genes in human dermal fibroblasts.

Han X and Parker TL (2017).

Biochim Open.

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10.1016/j.biopen.2017.02.003

PubMed:

29450142

Megastigmane glycosides from Urena lobata.

Su C et al (2018).

Fitoterapia.

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10.1016/j.fitote.2018.02.017

PubMed:

29447980

The potential role of herbal products in the treatment of Parkinson's disease.

Parkinson's disease (PD) is a disease of the nervous system that causes loss of certain brain cells, leading to movement problems like tremors or stiffness. It may be caused by oxidative stress and an imbalance of reactive oxygen species (ROS). Certain herbal products may contain compounds that act as antioxidants and could be helpful in treating PD. This review summarized the active compounds present in herbal extracts including Baicalei, Curcuma longa, and Paeoniae Alba Radix, among others. These extracts could be useful for designing future treatments for PD.

Amro MS et al (2018).

Clin Ter.

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10.7417/T.2018.2050

PubMed:

29446788

Healing potential of Adiantum capillus-veneris L. plant extract on bisphenol A-induced hepatic toxicity in male albino rats.

Kanwal Q et al (2018).

Environ Sci Pollut Res Int.

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10.1007/s11356-018-1211-3

PubMed:

29446025