podophyllum/inflammation

OBJECTIVE Down-regulation of lipopolysaccharide (LPS) induced hyper-inflammatory response by non-toxic pharmacological agents acquires paramount importance for countering bacterial sepsis. Anti-inflammatory potential of aqueous extract of Podophyllum hexandrum, a plant well documented in Ayurvedic

Dysosma Versipellis (DV), a traditional Chinese medicine, has the functions of eliminating phlegm, detoxification, dispersing knots . However, its serious toxicity limits its further use. Therefore, it is necessary to conduct a comprehensive toxicity study of DV, screen the basis of potential toxic

The lignan podophyllotoxin (1) is highly valued as the precursor to clinically useful anticancer drugs. Substantial drug development of this compound class continues, including potential new use for inflammatory disease. We have isolated two endophyte fungi, both strains of Phialocephala fortinii,

The histologic changes of podophyllin-treated condylomata acuminata were studied at 24-hour, 48-hour, and 7-day intervals. The 24-hour specimens had scattered individual atypical cells, whereas 48-hour specimens demonstrated small focal areas of atypia. Seven-day specimens exhibited very mild atypia

BACKGROUND Plants and algae have played a central role in the treatment of skin conditions in both traditional First Nations healing and in modern dermatology. The objective of this study was to examine the evidence supporting the dermatological use of seaweed, witch hazel, bearberry, and