Plant Preparations - Toxicity
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Sunday, November 22, 2009

Role of apoptosis in HESA--a teratogenicity in mouse fetus.

30 Dec 2008 HESA-A is a natural compound of herbal-marine origin with cytotoxic and antitumor effects. The anticancer effects of HESA-A has been the subject of both in vivo and in vitro studies. This study was to investigate the mechanism of HESA-A ... Read more...

Clastogenic potential of Ruta graveolens extract and a homeopathic preparation in mouse bone marrow cells.

29 Sep 2008 Ruta graveolens belonging to family Rutaceae has long been traditionally used as a medicinal plant as well as a flavoring agent in food. However, very little data are available on the toxicity of the plant. This report presents evidence on the ... Read more...

Multiple organ toxicity of a Nigerian herbal supplement (U & D Sweet bitter) in male albino rats.

29 Sep 2008 In a three month study, 3 groups of albino rats (150-200 g), 539, 1077, and 1616 mg/Kg aqueous extract of U & Dee Sweet Bitter, were administered orally while deionized water was given to the control group. Animals had access to deionized water and ... Read more...

Latest indexed articles for 'Plant Preparations - Toxicity'

These are the very latest articles for this heading:

• Metal content in Ayurvedic medicines. 19 Jan 2009
• Role of apoptosis in HESA--a teratogenicity in mouse fetus. 30 Dec 2008
• Clastogenic potential of Ruta graveolens extract and a homeopathic preparation in mouse bone marrow cells. 29 Sep 2008
• Multiple organ toxicity of a Nigerian herbal supplement (U & D Sweet bitter) in male albino rats. 29 Sep 2008
• Therapeutic biology of Jatropha curcas: a mini review. 30 Jul 2008
• Risk assessment of botanicals and botanical preparations intended for use in food and food supplements: emerging issues. 15 Jun 2008
• Ensuring the safety of botanical dietary supplements. 30 Jan 2008
• Safety and efficacy of cranberry (vaccinium macrocarpon) during pregnancy and lactation. 16 Jan 2008
• Safety and efficacy of chastetree (Vitex agnus-castus) during pregnancy and lactation. 16 Jan 2008
• Safety and efficacy of blue cohosh (Caulophyllum thalictroides) during pregnancy and lactation. 16 Jan 2008
• Nephrotoxic effects of aquoeus extract U & Dee Sweet Bitter (a Nigerian herbal remedy) in male albino rats. 30 Dec 2007
• The genotoxicity study of garlic and pasipy herbal drops by peripheral blood micronucleus test. 30 Aug 2007
• [Preparation of five ginkgolic acid monomers and their molluscicidal effects against Oncomelania hupensis] 30 Jul 2007
• Apoptosis and necrosis are involved in the toxicity of Sauropus androgynus in an in vitro study. 29 Jun 2007
• [Mutagenic effect of the rocket fuel component asymmetric dimethylhydrazine on rats of various ages] 30 May 2007
• Effect of Catha edulis (khat) on behaviour and its potential to induce seizures in Sprague Dawley rats. 29 Apr 2007
• Selective toxicity of aristolochic acids I and II. 26 Mar 2007
• Maternal flaxseed diet during pregnancy or lactation increases female rat offspring's susceptibility to carcinogen-induced mammary tumorigenesis. 20 Feb 2007
• Safety and efficacy of ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba) during pregnancy and lactation. Nov 2006
• Safety and efficacy of echinacea (Echinacea angustafolia, e. purpurea and e. pallida) during pregnancy and lactation. Nov 2006

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Technical information about 'Plant Preparations'

Definition: Material prepared from plants.

Registry Number: 0

Descriptor UI: D028321

Alternative terms: Plant Preparations; Plant Preparation; Preparation, Plant; Herbal Preparation; Herbal Preparations;

Allowable Qualifiers: administration & dosage; adverse effects; analogs & derivatives; analysis; antagonists & inhibitors; blood; cerebrospinal fluid; chemical synthesis; classification; diagnostic use; economics; history; immunology; isolation & purification; metabolism; pharmacokinetics; pharmacology; poisoning; radiation effects; standards; supply & distribution; therapeutic use; toxicity; urine; chemistry; contraindications; agonists;

Tree Number: D20.215.784;

History Note: 2002

Technical Notes: coord with specific plant and PLANT COMPONENTS term; for use in therapy coord IM or NIM with PHYTOTHERAPY (IM) + disease/drug ther (IM) + specific chemical /ther use (IM) if pertinent; Manual 26.29