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Journal of alternative and complementary medicine (New York, N.Y.) 07/2012; 18(7):639-40. · 1.69 Impact Factor
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Journal of alternative and complementary medicine (New York, N.Y.) 04/2012; 18(4):316-7. · 1.69 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: Psoriasis is a clinical skin disease that is characterized by erythematous scaling plaques and involves the extensor site of the extremities, the scalp and other surfaces of the skin. Tea tree oil (TTO) is considered an essential oil, obtained by steam distillation of the leaves and terminal branchlets of Melaleuca alternifolia. Notably,terpinen-4-ol, the major TTO constituent, has been found to have potent anti-inflammatory properties. It is suggested that terpinen-4-ol may be a novel potential agent against psoriasis. This article draws attention to the antipsoriatic effect of TTO and provides a theoretical molecular approach.
Skin pharmacology and physiology 04/2012; 25(3):162-3. · 2.92 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: Keloid scars are large protruding claw-shaped lesions that develop beyond the confines of the wound and uniquely appears only in humans. For thousands of years ginseng has been used in the traditional medicine in oriental countries. It occupies a prominent position in the list of the best-selling medicinal herbs in the world. Panax ginseng often called Asian or Korean ginseng, is the most extensively used and the best grade of ginseng and the term of 'ginseng' generally refers to Panax ginseng. Previous studies have revealed that ginseng inhibits NF-kappa B, TGF-β, IL-6, ACE and MMP-2 and these factors play a pivotal role in keloid formation pathogenesis. Therefore it could be reasoned that ginseng could be effective for the treatment of the keloid scars. Clinical studies by topical applications of iPanax notoginseng (800 µg/ml) are warranted. Copyright © 2012 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Phytotherapy Research 02/2012; 26(10):1579-80. · 2.09 Impact Factor
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Journal of alternative and complementary medicine (New York, N.Y.) 02/2012; 18(3):210-1. · 1.69 Impact Factor
