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http://www.webmedcentral.com/images/Header_Logo.giftext/html2010-12-10T19:35:24+01:00http://www.webmedcentral.com/Mr. Zeyad D NassarThe Pharmacological Properties Of Terpenoids From Sandoricum Koetjape
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Sandoricum koetjape is a traditional plant belonging to the family of Meliaceae. It is native to Southeast Asian countries, including Malaysia and Philippines. In Malaysia, it is locally known as Santol. The tree is a medium-sized with edible fruit. In Malaysia, the aqueous extract of the bark is traditionally consumed as a tonic after giving birth. Number of comprehensive studies on its phytochemical and pharmacological properties has been reported. Various bioactive compounds have been isolated from fruits, seeds, leaves and bark. More than 10 terpenoids have been isolated and studied for their potential medicinal properties. Terpenoids represent the largest class of secondary metabolites from the natural source. This article aims to review the pharmacological properties of the isolated terpenoids from Sandoricum koetjape.
text/html2010-12-23T15:30:54+01:00http://www.webmedcentral.com/Ms. Nahdzatul S MuslimPithecellobium Jiringa: A Traditional Medicinal Herb
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Pithecellobium jiringa (Jack) Prain is a traditional medicinal plant belonging to the family of Legumnasea originated from the Southeast Asia. P. jiringa is locally known as “jering”, as well as “djengkol” in Indonesia. This plant is a kind of raw vegetable which is normally consumed with rice. P. jiringa is traditionally used to induce urination in which the seeds are crushed and mixed with water before drinking. Old folk has also been using its pounded leaves and bark for chest pains, skin ailments, gum pains and toothache. In the present day, P. jiringa is also being used in the production of organic pesticide as a replacement for synthetic pesticide; since the plant contains djenkolic acid that are able to kill and inhibit pests. In addition, the presence of the acid has also been suggested to cause tearing of renal tissue due to their formation of needle-like crystals. Methanolic extract of P. jiringa was found to inhibit the EBV activation by 30% which underlining P. jiringa in restraining cancer cells. P. jiringa was reported to cause djenkolism or poisoning of jering following intake of its beans and was shown to be a likely cause of acute anuric renal failure.text/html2011-04-08T19:48:11+01:00http://www.webmedcentral.com/Dr. Simon B ThompsonUse of Complementary Medicine by Students to Alleviate Stress Related to Examination Taking: A New Generation of Users Across the Globe?
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Objectives: To discern the habitual use of and belief in alternative remedies. Design: Questionnaire covered demographic details and use and experience of using alternative remedies. Settings/Location: Online completion of questionnaire. Subjects: Sixty-nine participants (55 female, 14 male) aged between 18 to 30 years studying undergraduate and postgraduate psychology at Bournemouth University, Dorset, UK. Interventions: Structured open and closed questions; all questions were given to all participants. Outcome Measures: Qualitative comments; percentage of respondents in common categories of answers. Results: The majority of respondents had used remedies for exam nerves or anxiety related to academic input. Many had obtained these products from friends or relatives rather than from retail outlets. Conclusions: Respondents provided a number of reasons for their belief in the efficacy of the chosen product including: genuine effect; psychological (placebo) effect; or an ambiguous effect.text/html2012-01-13T18:15:10+01:00http://www.webmedcentral.com/Dr. Sukhbir ShahidRole of Systemic Enzymes in Infections
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Enzymes are complex macromolecules of amino-acids which bio-catalyse various body processes. Adequate concentrations of enzymes are essential for optimal functioning of the immune system. During infections, body’s enzymatic system is attacked and hence the immune system is also likely to derange. This may be detrimental for the host’s well-being and existence. Along with appropriate antimicrobial therapy, administration of enzymes externally could plausibly help to stabilise this disturbed immune system and thus assist the body to overcome the infections. This would especially be useful in multi-drug resistant and severe nosocomial infections. Enzymes have been studied and found to play a supplementary role in control of these infections. They also seem to help in control of difficult to manage viral infections. Besides, their use has been found to be beneficial in prevention of various common infections such as flu and cold. In spite of their potential, they have remained largely underestimated and underexploited. This review on oral enzymes attempts to highlight the role and safety of enzymes as adjunctive therapy in infections.