Ethnopharmacological relevance: In traditional Chinese medicine, Shen Nong, BenCao Jing, and Compendium ofMateria Medica (Bencao Gangmu), Panax ginseng, and its prescriptions have been used for the treatment of dementia, depression, weight loss, Xiaoke disease (similar to diabetes), and vertigo....
Author(s)
Wu JiaoJiao; Zhang Li; Liu Dong; Xia Jia; Yang Yu; Tang Fei; Chen Lu; Ao Hui; Peng Cheng
Publisher
Elsevier Ltd, Oxford, UK
Citation
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2024, 318, Part B,
Ethnopharmacological relevance: Epimedium koreanum Nakai (E. koreanum), a member of the genus Epimedium in the family Berberidaceae, is a well-known and well-liked traditional herb used as a "kidney tonic". For thousands of years, it has been utilized for renal yang deficiency, impotence,...
Author(s)
Qian HuiQin; Wu DouCan; Li ChunYan; Liu XinRan; Han XinKe; Peng Yuan; Zhang Han; Zhao BingYan; Zhao Yuan
Publisher
Elsevier Ltd, Oxford, UK
Citation
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2024, 318, Part B,
Ethnopharmacological relevance: Metabolic diseases are the major causes of macrovascular and microvascular complications which lead to morbidity and mortality. Traditionally, garlic has been used as food and medicine for more than 5000 years. However, efficacy studies have shown conflicting results ...
Author(s)
Shruti Varade; Mounika Nadella; Amol Hirake; Mungase, S. B.; Amir Ali; Ramu Adela
Publisher
Elsevier Ltd, Oxford, UK
Citation
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2024, 318, Part B,
Objective: Deferasirox is an iron-chelating agent prescribed to patients with iron overload. Due to the interindividual variability of deferasirox responses reported in various populations, this study aims to determine the genetic polymorphisms that influence drug responses. Methods: A systematic...
Author(s)
Yampayon, K.; Anantachoti, P.; Chongmelaxme, B.; Yodsurang, V.
Publisher
Frontiers Media S.A., Lausanne, Switzerland
Citation
Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2023, 14, May,
Food democracy derives its strength from alternative food system initiatives including community kitchens. However, no research has explored the contribution of community kitchens to food democracy. A systematic search of three literature databases (Scopus, Web of Science, PubMed) was performed in...
Publisher
Common Ground Research Networks, Champaign, USA
Citation
Food Studies: An Interdisciplinary Journal, 2023, 13, 1, pp 41-57
Background: Ginseng consumption has been associated with various health outcomes. However, there are no review articles summarizing these reports. Methods: PubMed, Embase, the Cochrane Library of Systematic Reviews, Scopus, CNKI and Wanfang databases were searched from inception to 31 July 2022....
Author(s)
Li ZhongYu; Wang Yang; Xu Qing; Ma JinXin; Li Xuan; Tian YiBing; Wen YanDong; Chen Ting
Publisher
Frontiers Media S.A., Lausanne, Switzerland
Citation
Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2023, 14, July,
Background: Group Model Building (GMB) is a participatory system dynamics method increasingly used to address complex public health issues like obesity. GMB represents a set of well-defined steps to engage key stakeholders to identify shared drivers and solutions of a given problem. However, GMB...
Author(s)
Li Bai; He ZouYan; Peters, R.; Allender, S.; Zou YunFeng; Zhou WeiWen; Lao JianFeng; Poh BeeKoon; Swinburn, B.
Publisher
BioMed Central Ltd, London, UK
Citation
International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 2023, 20, 111, pp (18 September 2023)
Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Wild.) is a drought and salinity-tolerant crop that originated in the Andes over 7000 years ago. It is adapted to different agroecological areas and can be grown from sea level to an altitude of 4000 m. The outstanding nutritional status of quinoa, with its high content...
Author(s)
Taaime, N.; Rafik, S.; El-Mejahed, K.; Oukarroum, A.; Choukr-Allah, R.; Bouabid, R.; El-Gharous, M.
Publisher
Frontiers Media S.A., Lausanne, Switzerland
Citation
Frontiers in Agronomy, 2023, 5, July,
While there is a consensus on the need to transition towards more sustainable food systems, moving from a conceptual approach to a more operational understanding of food systems remains a research front. The objective of this paper is to take stock of existing methods to assess the sustainability...
Author(s)
Sirdey, N.; David-Benz, H.; Deshons, A.
Publisher
Elsevier B.V., Amsterdam, Netherlands
Citation
Global Food Security, 2023, 38,
Tanzanian Fruits and Vegetables (F&V) industry employs more than 4.5 million people whose 70% are women and grew at 11% annually in the last decade. Despite the vital role played by F&V industry, the sub-sector experiences huge Post-Harvest Losses (PHL) accounting for up to 60% of the total ...
Publisher
East African Science and Technology Commission (EASTECO), Kigali, Rwanda
Citation
East African Journal of Science, Technology and Innovation, 2023, 4, Special Issue 2,