Gastroenterology Studies

Main active components of Ilex rotunda Thunb. protect against ulcerative colitis by restoring the intestinal mucosal barrier and modulating the cytokine-cytokine interaction pathways.

Study identified and analyzed the main active components and mechanism of Ilex rotunda in treating ulcerative colitis, providing potential insights for its use in gastrointestinal diseases.

Li Y et al (2023).
J Ethnopharmacol.
PubMed:
37541404

Gastroprotective effect of eupatilin, a polymethoxyflavone from Artemisia argyi H.Lév. & Vaniot, in ethanol-induced gastric mucosal injury via NF-κB signaling pathway.

The researchers studied Artemisia argyi, a plant known for its medicinal properties, specifically eupatilin, a compound found in high amounts. They investigated its protective effects on gastric mucosal injury and its molecular mechanism.

Du K et al (2023).
J Ethnopharmacol.
PubMed:
37536645