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Table 1. Main cellular and molecular mechanisms of herbals and plants used in experimental models of colitis Mechanism of action Herbals and plants Reference Antioxidant action Green dwarf banana flour Cattail rhizome flour (Typha angustifolia) Tragopogon graminifolius extract Blueberry extract Apple polyphenols Flavonoids (quercitrin) Red ginseng Blueberry Anthocyanin-enriched bilberry and blueberry extract Ginkgo biloba extract Ginseng extract Curcuma longa constituents Ellagic acid Curcumin Flavonoids Green tea and other dietary polyphenols Glucosinolates of Chinese cabbage Apple constituents Panax quinquefolius 81 82-85 Modulation of nitrergic system Alterations of gut microbiota Anti-inflammatory action Modulation of cellular signaling pathways Immunomodulation 92 93 76 77-80 83-84 94-97 102 103 89 90 Table 2. Cellular, molecular and systemic effects of plant and herbal preparations used in experimental colitis models Herbal and plant Cellular, molecular and systemic effects Boswellia serrata (Boswellic acid) Curcumin Germinated barley foodstuff Oenothera biennis Plantago ovata Anthocyanins Xilei San Selective inhibition of 5-lipoxygenase Anti-inflammatory effects Direct inhibition of intestinal motility Reduction of chemically induced edema and inflammation in the intestine in rodents Decreased activity Interferon-γ Mitogen-activated protein kinase IL-1, IL-4, IL-5, IL-6, IL-12 Tumor Necrosis Factor-α Myeloperoxidase Lipid peroxidase activity Ιnducible nitric oxide synthase Cyclooxygenase -2 Toll-like receptor- 4 Nuclear Factor-kBeta Binds to thioredoxin reductase and irreversibly changes its activity Increased activity IL-10, IL-4 Prostaglandin E2 Increases luminal butyrate production by modulating the microfloral distribution Prebiotic action High water holding capacity The mature seeds contain 7–10% gammalinolenic acid Anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidative properties Inhibits the protein kinase C Down-regulates the expression of intercellular adhesion molecule-1 Inhibits the inflammation produced from 5hydroxy-6,8,11,14-eicosa-tetraenoic acid and leukotriene B4 Antioxidative effects Anti-inflammatory effects Anti-inflammatory effects Aloe vera Mastic gum In vitro inhibition of prostaglandin E2 and IL8 secretion. Anti-inflammatory Reference 76 77 78 79 81 82 46 29 83 84 52 53 85 3 4 Antioxidant Table 3. Safety of plants and herbals used in experimental colitis Herbal and plant Side-effects Safety Reference Boswellia serrata Germinated barley foodstuff Oenothera biennis Plantago ovata Anthocyanins Rich in guggalsterones that increase the thyroid function leading to weight loss. No side-effects related to this plant have been observed. Safety has not been evaluated in pregnant or nursing women. Hypersensitivity after inhaled or ingested psyllium. Temporary gas and/or bloating. No serious adverse events have been described. Well-tolerated topically without safety concerns. No side-effects have been reported. Satisfactory Satisfactory 76 77 81 82 46 Satisfactory 29 Satisfactory Satisfactory 83 84 52 Excellent 4 Side-effects occasionally could occur with high doses. Sometimes constipation, nausea, flatulence, heartburn. Safe for most people. Mild side-effects including heartburn, diarrhea, and general stomach discomfort have been reported. Menstrual bleeding in some women. Safe for most people when used shortterm. Fever, nausea, vomiting, unpleasant taste, diarrhea, sore throat, dry mouth, headache, dizziness, insomnia, disorientation, and arthralgias have been reported. Safe for most people when taken by mouth short-term (500 mg twice/d for 12 wks). Headache and tingling of the arms and legs have been reported. Very high doses might cause kidney damage. Safe when taken by mouth or applied to the skin appropriately for up to 8 months. Nausea, dizziness, or diarrhea might appear in a small proportion of patients. Safe. Patients taking warfarin must not drink cranberry juice as an increased incidence of bruising has been reported due to the presence of salicylic acid. Moderate 5 Satisfactory 64 Satisfactory 9-13 Satisfactory 50 Excellent 49 Excellent 78 Excellent 65 Xilei San Mastic gum Green tea Phytosterols Ginger extract Echinacea Quercetin Curcumin Cranberry Excellent Satisfactory: Side-effects no different from an established active drug Moderate: Larger number of side-effects requiring close follow-up during treatment Excellent: No different from placebo.