ajuga taiwanensis/edema

BACKGROUND Ajuga bracteosa has been extensively used traditionally for the treatment of a variety of diseases. The aim of the study was to scientifically validate the wide-scale exploitation of A. bracteosa in folk medicine various in vitro and in vivo assays. Moreover, these activities were related

A 58-year-old man ingested an herbal preparation of Ajuga nipponesis Makino, as recommended in folk medicine for the treatment of hepatoma. He developed profound gastrointestinal upset immediately, and decreasing urine output and bilateral leg edema over the following 2 days. Notable laboratory

BACKGROUND Ajuga bracteosa Wall Ex Benth. (Labiateae) is described in Ayurveda for the treatment of rheumatism, gout, palsy and amenorrhea. OBJECTIVE The aim of present investigation is to study anti-inflammatory activity of Ajuga bracteosa, to understand possible mechanism of action and to identify