Areca catechu L.（Palmae）, commonly known as an important economical seed crop, is widely culti- vated in tropical and subtropical areas, including India, Southeast Asia, East Africa and New Guinea. Areca nut（freque...Areca catechu L.（Palmae）, commonly known as an important economical seed crop, is widely culti- vated in tropical and subtropical areas, including India, Southeast Asia, East Africa and New Guinea. Areca nut（frequently known as betel nut） is the ripe fruit of the tree A. catechu. Areca nut can be chewed and it is a common masticatory in tropical and subtropical countries. It was estimated in the early 1990s that 10% to 20% of the world＇s population chewed betel quid daily. Areca nut is commonly used in folklore medicine for treatment of various diseases such as dyspep sia, constipation, beriberi and oedema.展开更多
Cervical eropion,a pathological change associated with chronic cervicitis,is a common condition that is difficult to cure.M any pa tients particularly those with mild or medium infection and those preparing for pregna...Cervical eropion,a pathological change associated with chronic cervicitis,is a common condition that is difficult to cure.M any pa tients particularly those with mild or medium infection and those preparing for pregnancy require a simple but effective medication.In this study,extracts of an empirical herbal prescription composed of six Chinese traditional drugs viz Cortex Phellodendri,Rhizoma Coptidis,Olibanum,Myrrha,borneol and catechu were formulated to facilitate intravaginal administration and improve efficacy.An extract of the first four components was formulated with borneol as a thermosensitive gel(TG)while an extract of catechu used to prepare a regular gel(CG)because of a chemical incompatibility.The optimized TG was prepared using poloxamer 407 and poloxamer 188.The CG was prepared using glycerin,carbopol and triethanolamine.The gels were characterized in vitro in terms of release of berberine(TG)and total catechins(CG)and in vivo in a rat model of cervical erosion.Trea tment by once daily application of the TG for 7 days followed by once daily application of the CG for 3 days produced a restoration of normal tissues.Gel formulation of the empirical Chinese traditional remedy appears to provide a promising treatment for cervical erosion.展开更多
基金Supported by the National Programs for Science and Technology Development of China(No.2007B127B04)
文摘Areca catechu L.（Palmae）, commonly known as an important economical seed crop, is widely culti- vated in tropical and subtropical areas, including India, Southeast Asia, East Africa and New Guinea. Areca nut（frequently known as betel nut） is the ripe fruit of the tree A. catechu. Areca nut can be chewed and it is a common masticatory in tropical and subtropical countries. It was estimated in the early 1990s that 10% to 20% of the world＇s population chewed betel quid daily. Areca nut is commonly used in folklore medicine for treatment of various diseases such as dyspep sia, constipation, beriberi and oedema.
基金This study was supported as a Key Project by the Bureau of Zhejiang Traditional Chinese Medicine,China(No.2008ZA010).
文摘Cervical eropion,a pathological change associated with chronic cervicitis,is a common condition that is difficult to cure.M any pa tients particularly those with mild or medium infection and those preparing for pregnancy require a simple but effective medication.In this study,extracts of an empirical herbal prescription composed of six Chinese traditional drugs viz Cortex Phellodendri,Rhizoma Coptidis,Olibanum,Myrrha,borneol and catechu were formulated to facilitate intravaginal administration and improve efficacy.An extract of the first four components was formulated with borneol as a thermosensitive gel(TG)while an extract of catechu used to prepare a regular gel(CG)because of a chemical incompatibility.The optimized TG was prepared using poloxamer 407 and poloxamer 188.The CG was prepared using glycerin,carbopol and triethanolamine.The gels were characterized in vitro in terms of release of berberine(TG)and total catechins(CG)and in vivo in a rat model of cervical erosion.Trea tment by once daily application of the TG for 7 days followed by once daily application of the CG for 3 days produced a restoration of normal tissues.Gel formulation of the empirical Chinese traditional remedy appears to provide a promising treatment for cervical erosion.
