As far as can be ascertained from archeological sources, preparations of the hemp
Cannabis sativa L. were widely used by humans for either therapeutic or ritual purposes in …

Epilepsy is one of the most prevalent neurological syndromes in the world today. Epilepsy
describes a group of brain disorders whose symptoms and causes are diverse and …

There is considerable evidence that the endocannabinoid (endogenous cannabinoid)
system plays a significant role in appetitive drive and associated behaviours. It is therefore …

Adlay (Coxi lachrymal-jobi), an annual crop, has long been used in traditional Chinese
medicine for its biological activity and as a nourishing food. Its phytochemical composition …

Depression is a complex psychiatric disorder, and its etiology and pathophysiology are not
completely understood. Depression involves changes in many biogenic amine …

A number of physiological responses in the central nervous system (CNS) are regulated by
the endocannabinoid system (ECS). Inhibition of neuronal excitability via activation of …

Primary fatty acid amides are commonly found in grasses, microalgae, and animal.
Oleamide and erucamide are fatty acid amide derivatives of oleic and brassidic acids …

Abstract Ethnopharmacological relevance Garcinia oligantha Merr. is an ethnomedicine
plant mainly distributed in Guangdong and Hainan, China. It has the effects of heat-clearing …

We investigated the effects of carbenoxolone (CBX), a gap junctions (GJ) blocker, on
epileptiform activities in vivo and in vitro. In a first series of experiments, ip CBX decreased …

Oleamide (cis-9, 10-octadecenoamide) is an endogenous sleep-inducing lipid and
prototypic member of a new class of biological signaling molecules identified in recent …