The chloroplast genome structure of (Staphyleaceae).

The species Merr. et Perry 1941 is widely distributed throughout southwestern China. In folk medicine, this species is often used as a substitute for the Chinese medicine Turpiniae Folium, whose legal origin is (Lindl.

UPLC-MS based metabonomics revealed the protective effects of Buyang Huanwu decoction on ischemic stroke rats.

Objective: Storke is a leading cause of death and disability affecting million people worldwide, 80% of which is ischemic stroke (IS). Recently, traditional Chinese medicines (TCMs) have received great attentions in treating IS due to their low poisonous effects and high safety. Buyang Huanwu Decoction (BHD), a famous and classical Chinese prescription, has been used for treating stroke-induced disability for centuries.

Diosgenin Inhibits Excessive Proliferation and Inflammatory Response of Synovial Fibroblasts in Rheumatoid Arthritis by Targeting PDE3B.

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammation that can lead to loss of range of joint abnormalities in severe cases. Diosgenin has anti-inflammatory effects. This paper discussed the effect and mechanism of diosgenin on excessive proliferation and inflammatory response of synovial cells in RA.