Effects of standardised water extract (Physta) on well-being of perimenopausal and postmenopausal women: protocol for a randomised, double-blinded, placebo-controlled, parallel group study.

Introduction: (EL), profoundly recognised as 'Tongkat Ali', is a medicinal herb originating from Southeast Asia. It is commonly used in traditional 'antiageing' treatments to address decreased energy, mood, libido and hormonal imbalances. While the benefits of EL have been extensively studied among the male population, less attention has been given to its effects on women.

Effect of standardised aqueous root extract-Physta on testosterone levels and quality of life in ageing male subjects: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled multicentre study.

Background: Low testosterone levels cause physiological changes that compromise the quality of life in ageing men. A standardised water extract from the root of (EL), known as Physta, is known to increase testosterone levels.

Objective: To evaluate the safety and efficacy of Physta in improving the testosterone levels and quality of life in ageing male subjects.

Efficacy of and standardised extracts on hot flushes, quality of life, hormone and lipid profile of peri-menopausal and menopausal women: a randomised, placebo-controlled study.

Background: Interest in herbal medicines and non-hormonal therapies for the treatment of menopausal symptoms has increased since the publication of adverse effects of estrogen replacement therapy. Vasomotor symptoms are the most characteristic and notable symptoms of menopause.

Objective: To investigate the changes in the frequency and severity of hot flush and associated vasomotor symptoms experienced by peri-menopausal and menopausal women supplemented with the herbal formulation (Nu-femme™) comprising (SLP+) and (Physta) or placebo.

Effect of herbal extract Eurycoma longifolia (Physta) on female reproductive hormones and bone biochemical markers: an ovariectomised rat model study.

Background: Each year 1.5 million women experience menopause when menstrual cycles cease resulting from the loss of ovarian function and oestrogen deprivation, a hormone that helps prevent bone loss. This study investigated the effects of Physta®, a standardized herbal extract of Eurycoma longifolia Jack (PEL), on hormonal balance and parameters associated with hormonal imbalance, namely body and uterus weight and bone biochemical markers relevant in menopausal symptoms.

Corrigendum to "Nephroprotective Effect of Herbal Extract on Paracetamol-Induced Nephrotoxicity in Rats".

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Nephroprotective Effect of Herbal Extract on Paracetamol-Induced Nephrotoxicity in Rats.

Paracetamol (PCM) is a well-known drug widely used for its analgesic and antipyretic properties. PCM is generally considered as safe but overdose of PCM can cause nephrotoxicity. Traditionally, herbs have been used for the treatment of drug or toxin-induced renal disorders and numerous medicinal plants were tested for nephroprotection effect in PCM-induced nephrotoxicity model.

Aqueous leaf extract of improved metabolic indices and sorbitol-related complications in type II diabetic rats (T2D).

(Burm. f.) Lindau () has been reported to lower blood glucose level; however, evidence on its efficacy in lowering diabetic complications is limited.