Abstract Ethnopharmacological relevance Angelica sinensis (Oliv.) Diels, known as Dang
Gui (in Chinese), is a traditional medicinal and edible plant that has long been used for …

Botanical dietary supplements are increasingly popular for women's health, particularly for
older women. The specific botanicals women take vary as a function of age. Younger …

Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a debilitating disease with no symptomatic treatment.
Astragalus polysaccharide (APS), a component derived from the traditional Chinese …

Apigenin (API) and luteolin (LUT) have been used as therapeutic agents in folk medicine for
thousands of years. These compounds exert a variety of biological activities, including …

The role of phytochemicals in preventive and therapeutic medicine is a major area of
scientific research. Several studies have illustrated the mechanistic roles of phytochemicals …

Oxidative stress occurs when cellular reactive oxygen species levels exceed the self-
antioxidant capacity of the body. Oxidative stress induces many pathological changes …

Background Ischemic stroke is a common cerebrovascular disease. Due to sudden
interruption of blood flow by arterial thrombus, amounts of neurons in ischemic central and …

Abstract Ethnopharmacological relevance Danggui (Chinese Angelica root; Dong quai;
Angelica sinensis (Oliv.) Diels.) is a traditional Chinese herbal remedy with a long history of …

Umbelliferae plants, which are widely used as traditional Chinese medicine because of their
characteristics of relieving rheumatism, alleviating fever, circulating blood and easing pain …

Background Parkinson's disease (PD) is the second most common degenerative disorder of
the central nervous system that impairs motor skills and cognitive function. To date, the …