Plant Oils - Therapeutic use
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Monday, November 23, 2009

The role of diet in symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome in adults: a narrative review.

29 Jun 2009 This review summarizes what is known about the effect of diet on irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms emphasizing data from randomized, controlled clinical trials. Studies suggest that IBS symptoms in one quarter of patients may be caused or ... Read more...

Therapeutic effects of topical application of ozone on acute cutaneous wound healing.

10 Jun 2009 This study was undertaken to evaluate the therapeutic effects of topical ozonated olive oil on acute cutaneous wound healing in a guinea pig model and also to elucidate its therapeutic mechanism. After creating full-thickness skin wounds on the ... Read more...

Protective effects of seabuckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides L.) seed oil against carbon tetrachloride-induced hepatotoxicity in mice.

9 Jun 2009 The present study examined the protective effects of seabuckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides L., SBT) seed oil on carbon tetrachloride (CCl(4))-induced hepatic damage in male ICR mice. Our results showed that oral administration of SBT seed oil at doses ... Read more...

Latest indexed articles for 'Plant Oils - Therapeutic use'

These are the very latest articles for this heading:

• The evidence-based Mediterranean diet reduces coronary heart disease risk, and plant-derived monounsaturated fats may reduce coronary heart disease risk. 13 Jul 2009
• What are the pros and cons of taking peppermint oil? 29 Jun 2009
• The role of diet in symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome in adults: a narrative review. 29 Jun 2009
• Therapeutic effects of topical application of ozone on acute cutaneous wound healing. 10 Jun 2009
• Protective effects of seabuckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides L.) seed oil against carbon tetrachloride-induced hepatotoxicity in mice. 9 Jun 2009
• [Advances in herbal volatile oil and aromatic herbs] 30 May 2009
• [The effects of aromatherapy on stress and stress responses in adolescents] 30 May 2009
• Treatment of irritable bowel syndrome using complementary and alternative medicine. 30 May 2009
• Safety and healing efficacy of Sea buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides L.) seed oil on burn wounds in rats. 30 May 2009
• The effect of dietary red palm oil on the functional recovery of the ischaemic/reperfused isolated rat heart: the involvement of the PI3-kinase signaling pathway. 27 May 2009
• Modification of palm oil for anti-inflammatory nutraceutical properties. 14 May 2009
• Randomised controlled trial of the treatment of pastern dermatitis with a formulation containing kunzea oil. 14 May 2009
• Hot topics in parenteral nutrition. Rationale for using new lipid emulsions in parenteral nutrition and a review of the trials performed in adults. 9 May 2009
• Sniff this to sneeze less? 29 Apr 2009
• Composition and biological activity of essential oil of Achillea ligustica All. (Asteraceae) naturalized in central Italy: ideal candidate for anti-cariogenic formulations. 15 Apr 2009
• New evidence in general practice, internal medicine and cardiovascular medicine. 30 Mar 2009
• Comparative effects of Citrullus colocynthis, sunflower and olive oil-enriched diet in streptozotocin-induced diabetes in rats. 2 Mar 2009
• Changes in phenolic content and antioxidant activity of Italian extra-virgin olive oils during storage. 27 Feb 2009
• The effects of lavender and rosemary essential oils on test-taking anxiety among graduate nursing students. 27 Feb 2009
• Immune modulation by an olive-based lipid emulsion for parenteral use. 15 Feb 2009

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Technical information about 'Plant Oils'

Definition: Oils derived from plants or plant products.

Registry Number: 0

Descriptor UI: D010938

Alternative terms: Plant Oils; Oils, Plant; Oils, Vegetable; Vegetable Oils;

Allowable Qualifiers: administration & dosage; adverse effects; analysis; chemical synthesis; classification; diagnostic use; economics; history; isolation & purification; metabolism; pharmacokinetics; pharmacology; poisoning; radiation effects; standards; supply & distribution; therapeutic use; toxicity; chemistry; contraindications;

Tree Number: D10.627.700; D20.215.784.750;

History Note: 87

Technical Notes: D25-26 qualif; coord IM with specific plant source of oil (IM or NIM) but not PLANTS; "yusho poisoning": see note on RICE