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Herbs with Antidepressant Effects
Published in Scott Mendelson, Herbal Treatment of Major Depression, 2019
Tilia is a genus of medicinal trees commonly referred to as Linden. The genus includes American linden (Tilia americana), large-leaved linden (Tilia platyphyllos), little-leaf linden (Tilia cordata), and silver linden (Tilia tomentosa). Phytochemical studies have demonstrated that the Tilia species possess a wealth of flavonoids, terpenes, and glycosides that are common among medicinal plants, including quercetin, kaempferol, rutin, scopoletin, hyperoside, β-sitosterol, and tiliroside.1 The flowers and leaves of these trees have been used in folk traditions as medicine for treatment of conditions as various as colds, cough, fever, infections, inflammation, high blood pressure, migraine, muscle spasms, nausea, and hysteria.2 It has also been used by herbalists in the treatment of melancholia, particularly when perturbed by worry and insomnia.3
Adaptogens
Published in Ethan Russo, Handbook of Psychotropic Herbs, 2015
Hu (1977) has written an important document outlining the exacting cultural requirements of this unique tonic plant of Asia. All species of the genus prefer a cool temperate climate and dense shade of hardwood forests on north or northeast slopes with rich, damp soil. Tilia (linden) is an “indicator ” species, whose presence in the environment supports the prospect of successful ginseng cultivation. The ginseng plant is propagated exclusively from fresh seed, preferably collected from four- to five-year-old plants. Potential growers may consult the previous reference for additional particulars on soil preparation and fertilization regimens.
Screening of ninety herbal products of commercial interest as potential ingredients for phytocosmetics
Published in Journal of Enzyme Inhibition and Medicinal Chemistry, 2020
Mariacaterina Lianza, Manuela Mandrone, Ilaria Chiocchio, Paola Tomasi, Lorenzo Marincich, Ferruccio Poli
A first bioactivity screening was carried out on extracts at the fixed concentration of 50 μg/mL. The obtained results (Table 1) allowed the selection of eleven extracts, whose IA was higher than 30%, namely: Camellia sinensis Kuntze (leaves) (CCS), Ceterach officinarum D.C. (aerials parts) (COF), Cinnamomum zeylanicum Nees (barks) (CZE), Ginkgo biloba L. (leaves) (GBI), Glycyrrhiza glabra L.(roots) (GGL), Rheum officinale Baill. (rhizomes) (ROF), Rhodiola rosea L. (roots) (RRO), Ribes nigrum L. (leaves) (RNI), Salvia officinalis L. (leaves) (SOF), Tilia platyphyllos Scop. (aerial parts) (TPL) and Vitis vinifera L. (leaves) (VVI). Among them, four resulted active against both enzymes (CSI, GBI, RRO, VVI), five showed Tyr IA only (GGL, RNI, ROF, SOF, TPL), and two only Ela IA (COF, CZE).
Swept-source optical coherence tomography analysis in asthmatic children under inhaled corticosteroid therapy
Published in Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology, 2019
Murat Gunay, Mahmut Dogru, Gokhan Celik, Betul Onal Gunay
Skin prick tests with common aeroallergens [Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus, Dermatophagoides farinea, Alternaria alternaria, cockroaches (Blatella germanica)], cat dander and dog dander, mixture of grass pollens (Lollium perenne, Dactylis glomerata, Phleum pratense, Anthoxanthum odaratum, Poa pratensis, Festuca eliator, Agrostis vulgaris, Holcus lanatus, Cynodon dactylon, Avena sativa, Avena fatua, Lotus Corniculatus), a mixture of grain pollens (oats, wheat, barley, corn), a mixture of tree pollens (Acer pseudoplanatus, Aesculus hippocastanum, Robinia pseudoacacia, Tilia platyphyllos, Platanus vulgaris), and weed-mix pollens (Medicago sativa, Trifolium pratense, Brassica nigra, Urtica dioica, Rumex acetosa; Stallergenes SA, Antony, France) were performed using lancet. Skin prick tests were applied on the anterior surface of the forearm. Histamine (10 mg/ml) and physiological saline were used as positive and negative references, respectively. Skin reactions were evaluated 20 min after the application of the skin test, and indurations of ≥3 mm were considered as indicative of a positive reaction.
Diet and nutrients in the modulation of infant sleep: A review of the literature
Published in Nutritional Neuroscience, 2018
Nora Schneider, Gisella Mutungi, Javier Cubero
These neurotransmitter systems are also target of pharmacotreatment in pediatric insomnia. The main drugs used in pediatric insomnia include antihistamines, benzodiazepines, melatonin, clonidine and herbal supplements.37 While antihistamines act as histamine receptor antagonists in the central nervous system (CNS) and reducing sleep latency as well as night awakenings, benzodiazepines are GABA receptor agonists, hence inducing a sedative effect. Clonidine blocks the release of adrenaline, the main excitatory neurotransmitter in the CNS, therefore reducing sleep latency, increasing NREM sleep and decreasing REM sleep.37 In addition, herbal supplements with soothing and sedative properties are used; these include valerian root (Valeriana officinalis), lemon balm (Melisa officinalis), chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla), tila (Tilia platyphillos) teas3839–40 and another possibility could be hops (Humulus lupulus).41,42 It should be noted that their effectiveness on child sleep has not been clinically proved.