Munich October 11 - 13, 2000
ProgrammDie Abstracts der Vorträge und Poster des Kongresses sind erschienen als
Supplement II, Band 7(2000) der Zeitschrift "PHYTOMEDICINE"
Verlag Urban und Fischer, Jena
Vorträge 11.10.2000
Plenary Lectures
Clinical Trials with Herbal Medicinal Products: An Overview
V. Schulz (Berlin)
The Combretastatins: From Discovery to the Clinic
G.R. Pettit (Tempe, AZ, USA)
Clinical TrialsSystematic Reviews on Trials of Herbal Preparations
K. Linde, D. Melchart, R. Saller
Do Trials on Herbal Drugs Meet their Intentions?
K. Gruber, R. Loyda
Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlied, Cross-Over Clinical Trial of Niprisan for the Treatment of Sickle Cell Anaemia
C. Wambebe
Endocrine DysfunctionsNeurotransmitter Concentrations after Three Weeks Treatment with Cimicifuga racemosa
A. Löhning, H. Winterhoff
Lack of Promotion of Estrogen Dependent Mammary Gland Tumors in vivo by an Isopropanolic Black Cohosh Extract
J. Freudenstein, C. Dasenbrock, T. Nißlein
Comparison Between Functional and Biochemical Effects of Two Herbal Oxytocics on the Rat Myometrium
D.J.H. Veale, 1. Havlik, D.W. Oliver,and J.L. du Preez.
Comparison Between Functional and Biochemical Effects of Two Herbal Oxytocics on the Rat Myometrium
D.J.H. Veale, 1. Havlik, D.W. Oliver,and J.L. du Preez.
Criterla for Decisions on Therapy of BPH in General Medicine
T.J. Doering, C. Niederstadt, B. Steuernagel, H. Rohlfing, M.Konitzer, K. Mildenstein, G.C. Fischer.
The Influence of Fulvic and Ulmic Acids from Peat on the Spontaneous contractlie activity of Smooth Muscles
A.-M. Beer, J. Lukanov, P. Sagorchev
Central and Autonomic Nervous System I
Hypericum (St. John's Wort) Part ISt. John's Wort: An American Perspective
N. E. Rosenthal
Oral Hypericum Extract LI160 is an Effective Treatment of Recurrent Herpes genitalis and Herpes labialls
M. Mannel, R. Koytchev, S. Dundarov
Neuroendocrinological Investigations after Short-Term and Chronie Treatment with St. John's Wort and Hypericin
V. Butterweck , B. Korte and H. Winterhoff
Hypericum Extract Ze 117 Versus Fluoxetine: a Randomized, Controlled Study in Mild-Moderate Depression
E. Schrader, H. Henneicke v. Zepelin, A. BrattströmCentral and Autonomic Nervous System II
Ginkgo and other CNS-Active Drugs
The Effects of Four Months Supplementation with Ginkgo biloba Extract (LI 1370) on Activities of Daily Living in an Older Population: A Postal Survey.
S.M. Cockle, S. Kimber, I. Hindmarch
Dose-Dependent Enhancement of Cognitive Performance In Young Volunteers Following Single Doses of Ginkgo biloba
D. Kennedy, A Scholey, K.A. Wesnes
Cytotoxic Responses of Alkylphenois from Ginkgo biloba
H. Hecker, R. Johannisson and C.-P. Siegers
Inhibition of Neuropeptidases - a Target for Natural Products from Medicinal Plants
M.F. Melzig, H. Major, G. Heder, W.-E. SiemsPlenary Lecture
Approaching the Problem of Bioequivalence of Herbal Medicinal Products
D. Loew, (Frankfurt)
Phytomedicines in Gynecology: Agnus castus
Botanical Drugs in Gynecology: Premenstrual SL-4 Symptoms and Climacteric Complaints: An Overview
W. Wuttke, 1. Heiden, H. Jarry, D. Seidlová-Wuttke
Evidence of Efficacy of Vitex agnus castus
A. Blank, R.W. März, C. Gorkow
Phytotherapy in Gynecology: Pharmacological Rationale for the Use of Dopaminergic Principles H. Jarry, B. Spengler, W. Wuttke, V. Christoffel
Comparison of the Dopaminergic Potency of Various Commercially Available Agnus-Castus Preparations: The Need for Biological Standardization
H. Jarry, M. Metten, W. Wuttke
Efficacy of Vitex agnus castus L. Extract Ze 440 in Patients with Pre-Menstrual Syndrome (PMS)
A. Brattström, R. Käufeler, B. Meier
Phytomedicines in Gynecology: CimicifugaEstrogens from Botanical Sources
H. Kuhl
Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulator Activity of Cimicifuga-racemosa-Extract
D. Seidlová-Wuttke, W. Wuttke
Effects of Cimicifuga racemosa on Estrogen-dependent Tissues
D. Seidlová-Wuttke, H. Jarry, 1. Heiden, W. Wuttke
Selective estrogen Receptor Modulator (SERH) Activity of the Cimicifuga-racemosa-Extract BNO 1055: Pharmacology and Mechanisms of Action
W. Wuttke, H. Jarry, 1. Heiden, S. Westphalen, D. Seidlová-Wuttke, V. Christoffel
Cimicifuga and Physiological Estrogens
E. Knüvener, B. Korte, H. Winterhoff
Safety of a Herbal Combination Preparation in Pregnancy - an Example for Using Active Detection Systems
for Malformations
A. Queißer-Luft, Ch. Ismail
Satelite Symposium
Concept in Drug Research and Development (SocrateTec R&D):
(Vergleichbarkeit "wirkstoffidentischer" Phytopharmaka)Phytopharmaka - Wann sind sie "essentially simliar"?
These I: R. Bauer These II: M.H. Kreuter, A. Lardos
Phytopharmaka - Welche Bedeutung kommt den Eigenschaften der Darreichungsform zu?
These 1: G. Tittel These II: P.C. Schmidt
Phytopharmaka - Wann sind sie therapeutisch äquivalent?
These 1: F.H. Kemper These II: V. SchulzWeitere Diskussionsteilnehmer: A. Biber (Karlsruhe), H. Derendorf (Gainsville, USA), TH. Dingermann (Frankfurt), D. Eckhard (Neu-Ulm), F. Gaedcke (Andernach), G. Glaeske (Bremen), A. Nahrstedt (Münster), F. Stanislaus (München), M. Veit (Bonn), H. Winterhoff (Münster)
Central andAutonomic Nervous System:
Hypericum (St. John's Wort) Part 2
Effects of Hypericum-Extract on the Daily Melatonin-Rhythm in Djungarlan Hamsters (Phodopus sungorus)
I. Klier, G. Heldmaier
Differential Therapy of Mild to Moderate Depressive Episodes (ICD-10 F 32.0; F32.1) with Hyperici herba
M.Friede, H.H. Henneicke-von Zepelin, J. Freudenstein
St. John's Wort Extract Li 160 in Depressive, Alcohol Addicted Patients
R. Winkel, H.D. Koritsch, H. Piayda, U. Trenckmann
Psychopharmacological Potentials of some Hypericum Species of lndia
P.K. Mukheriee, R, Verpoorte, B. Suresh
Enhanced Bioavailabillty of Hypericum Extract Using Softgel Capsule Technology
M. Agrosi, S. Mischiatti, P.C. Harrasser, D. Savio, D. Corrigan
Interaction of St. John's Wort with Digoxin in Relation to Dosage and Formulation
B. Uehleke, S.C. Mueller, B. Uehleke, H. Woehling, M. Petzsch, A.-K. Riethling, B. Drewelow
Safety and Tolerability of Different Hypericum Extracts
R. Loyda, K. Gruber
Antihepatotoxic Aetivity, Phytopharmaceutical for Chronic Liver Diseases
A Review of Experimental Studies on Antl-Hepatotoxic Activity of Certain Medicinal Plants Used in Ayurveda
D.S. Lucas, R.R. Ananada Raja Sekhar
A Clinical Evaluation of an Ayurvedic Herbo-Mineral Therapy in the Management of 120 Cases of Viral Hepatitis.
A.S. Phadke
An Effect of Methanol Extract of Plantago major Leaves on Malondialdehyde Formation and Hepatocyte Necrosis in Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Liver Inflammation
M.S. Mariam, S. Soemitro, A. Subarnas
Mikania cordata- Root Extract Protection against Hepatic Oxidative Stress Induced by Acute Carbontetrachloride Intoxication in Mice.
A. Roy, M. Basu, A. Banerjee, M. Chatterjee
12.10.2000
Plenary Lectures
Cytotoxic Natural Products: New Aspects of the Molecular Basis of Action
A. Vollmar (Munich)
Pharmacology and Clinic of Adaptogens
A. Panossian (Yerevan, Armenia)
Cancer, lmmunodeficiencies
Helenalin lnduces Apoptosis in Jurkat T Cells via a Fas-Receptor (CD95, Apo-1) Independent Mechanism
V.M. Dirsch, H. Stuppner and A.M. Vollmar
Apoptosis Induktion of Cytochalasins Isolated from the Japanese Fungus Daldinia Vemicosa for Human Colon Cancer Cell.
H. Nagasawa, F. Nagura, S. B. Mohamad, Y. Uto, J-W. Zhu, T. Tsukuda, T. Hashimoto, Y. Asakawa, H. Hori
A Branched (1-3)-B-D-Glucan from the Lichen Thamnolia vermicularis var. ubuliformis Shows a Potent in vitro
Anticomplementary Activity
E.S. Olafsdottir, B. Smestad Paulsen, K. Jurcic, H. Wagner
Molecular Mechanism of the lnhibition of Human Topolsomerases by Boswellic Acids
T. Syrovets, B. Büchele, W. Zugmaier, K. Belsner, T. Simmet
Tinospora cordifolia and Cytotoxic Chemotherapy
M.A. Oak, A.S. Deshmukh, S.Y. Bagde, U.M. Thatte, R. Badwe, I. Mitra, U.M. Desai, J.V. Hardikar, N.N. Rege, S.A. Dahanukar
Pharmacokinetic/Bioavailability Studies with Various PhytopharmaceuticalsDisposition of Quercetin in Human Plasma after Intake of Four Different Formulations Containing Quercetin
Glycosides in a Cross Over Study
E.U. Gräfe, J. Wittig, S. Müller, A.-K. Riethling, B. Drewelow, H. Pforte, G. Jacobasch, H. Derendorf, M. Veit
Non-Invasive Exhalation Monitoring - Analysis of Volatile Compounds at the PPB and Sub-PPB Level
R. Bischoff
Systemic Avallabillty and Pharmacokinetics of Thymol in Humans after Oral Administration of Thyme Preparations
C. Kohlert, R. März, G. Abel, G. Schindler, M. Veit
Comparison between the Concentrations in Exhaled Air and Plasma of an Essential 0i1 Compound Thymol) after Oral Administration
G. Schindler, R. Bischoff, C. Kohlert, R. März , Ch. Ismail, M. Veit, E.G. Hahn, B. Brinkhaus
Rearch on Mistletoe I: Lectins
Overview on the Cytotoxic and lmmunomodulating Properties of the Thionins and Lectins from Viscum album L.
A. Büssing
Structure and Function of Different Lectins from Viscum album L.
W. Voelter, R. Wacker, M. Franz, S. Stoeva
Results of a Randomised Placebo-Controlled Multicentre Study with PS76A2 (Standardised Mistletoe Preparation) in Patients with Breast Cancer Recelving Adjuvant Chemotherapy
C. Wetzel, M. Schäfer
Willow Bark Extract: Phyto-Analgesic with Established Cinical Efficacy
Constituents and Active Principles of Salix Species
A. Nahrstedt
Effects of Willow Bark Extract and Aspirin on Thrombocyte Aggregation
N. E. Pavlotzky, S. Chrubasik, E. Eisenberg, G. Brook
harmacokinetic and Clinical Efficacy Studies on a Standardized Willow Bark Extract
L. Heide, B. Schmid, 1. Kötter, R. Lüdtke, H.-K. Selbmann, B. Tschirdewahn, W. Schaffner
Dose-Dependent Alleviation of Low Back Pain with Assalix®, a Spezial Willow Bark Extract
E. Eisenberg, S.Chrubasik, E. Balan, T. Weinberger
Treatment of Acute Low Back Pain with the Special Willow Bark Extract Assalix® and the COX-2 Inhibitor An Open Controlled Study
B. Acker, H. Ullmann, A. Model, S. Chrubasik
Effectiveness and Safety of Willow Bark Extract
S. Chrubasik
Herbal Medicinal Products (HMPs) - Politics and Standardization
"Herbal Medicinal Products - in Self-medication and Professional Therapy Woridwide. An Overview on Trends
and Problems."
B. Eberwein
Traditional Medicinal Plants: Nutraceuticals or Therapeutical Agents?
R. Anton, B. Kuballa, B. Weniger
ESCOP and WHO Monographs and their Contribution to a Harmonized Assessment of Efficacy and Safety of
Herbal Medicinal Products
B. Steinhoff
Plenary Lecture
Pharmacokinetics and Bioavailabillty of Phytopharmaceuticals
H. Derendorf (Gainsville, FL, USA)
E.U. Gräfe, J. Wittig, S. Müller, A.-K. Riethling, B. Drewelow, H. Pforte, G. Jacobasch, H. Derendorf, M. Veit
Non-Invasive Exhalation Monitoring - Analysis of Volatile Compounds at the PPB and Sub-PPB Level
R. Bischoff
Systemic Avallabillty and Pharmacokinetics of Thymol in Humans after Oral Administration of Thyme Preparations
C. Kohlert, R. März, G. Abel, G. Schindler, M. Veit
Comparison between the Concentrations in Exhaled Air and Plasma of an Essential 0i1 Compound Thymol) after Oral Administration
G. Schindler, R. Bischoff, C. Kohlert, R. März , Ch. Ismail, M. Veit, E.G. Hahn, B. Brinkhaus
Rearch on Mistletoe I: Lectins
Overview on the Cytotoxic and lmmunomodulating Properties of the Thionins and Lectins from Viscum album L.
A. Büssing
Structure and Function of Different Lectins from Viscum album L.
W. Voelter, R. Wacker, M. Franz, S. Stoeva
Results of a Randomised Placebo-Controlled Multicentre Study with PS76A2 (Standardised Mistletoe Preparation) in Patients with Breast Cancer Recelving Adjuvant Chemotherapy
C. Wetzel, M. Schäfer
Willow Bark Extract: Phyto-Analgesic with Established Cinical Efficacy
Constituents and Active Principles of Salix Species
A. Nahrstedt
Effects of Willow Bark Extract and Aspirin on Thrombocyte Aggregation
N. E. Pavlotzky, S. Chrubasik, E. Eisenberg, G. Brook
harmacokinetic and Clinical Efficacy Studies on a Standardized Willow Bark Extract
L. Heide, B. Schmid, 1. Kötter, R. Lüdtke, H.-K. Selbmann, B. Tschirdewahn, W. Schaffner
Dose-Dependent Alleviation of Low Back Pain with Assalix®, a Spezial Willow Bark Extract
E. Eisenberg, S.Chrubasik, E. Balan, T. Weinberger
Treatment of Acute Low Back Pain with the Special Willow Bark Extract Assalix® and the COX-2 Inhibitor An Open Controlled Study
B. Acker, H. Ullmann, A. Model, S. Chrubasik
Effectiveness and Safety of Willow Bark Extract
S. Chrubasik
Herbal Medicinal Products (HMPs) - Politics and Standardization
"Herbal Medicinal Products - in Self-medication and Professional Therapy Woridwide. An Overview on Trends
and Problems."
B. Eberwein
Traditional Medicinal Plants: Nutraceuticals or Therapeutical Agents?
R. Anton, B. Kuballa, B. Weniger
ESCOP and WHO Monographs and their Contribution to a Harmonized Assessment of Efficacy and Safety of
Herbal Medicinal Products
B. Steinhoff
Plenary Lecture
Pharmacokinetics and Bioavailabillty of Phytopharmaceuticals
H. Derendorf (Gainsville, FL, USA)
Satellite Symposium of the Working Group
"Bioverfügbarkeit/Biopharmazie bei Phytopharmaka"
Pharmacokinetic and Bioavailability of PhytopharmaceuticalsIn-Vitro Dissolution and Bioavailabillty Testing of Herbal Products
H.H. Blume
Pharmaceutical Characterization of Kava-Kava Extracts and Their Formulations
F. Gaedcke
Pharmacokinetic and Blopharmaceutical Aspects of Kava-Lactones and Kava-Kava Extract Containing Formulations
A. Biber, R. Oschmann, F. Lang, M. Nöldner, S.S. Chatterjee
Active Principles of Hypericum perforatum
A. Nahrstedt
Feasibillty of Pharmakodynamic Models in Bioavailabillty Testing of Hypericum Preparations
U. Honegger
In vitro Dissolution and Bioavailabillty Testing of Echinacea Preparations - Feasible and Reasonable?
R. Bauer
Characterisation of the Biopharmaceutic Properties of Echinacea Formulations in vivo: Are Blomarkers a
Solution?
B.S. Schug, H H. Blume
Satellite Symposium
"A Model for the Development of
Innovative Phytopharmaceuticals from Traditional
Medicinal Plants for the Treatment of Chronic Hepatitis B and C"
Research on Mistletoe II: Clinical Trials
Biological Effects of the Viscum album Extraet lsorel: Possible lnterferences of Plasma and Tumor Cells‘ Lysate with Antitumor Activity of the Drug in vitro
N. Zarkovic, L. Lonaric, T. Kalisnik, S. Borovic, K. Zarkovic, S. Sabolovic, S. Grainza, S. Mang, M. Mayrhofer
Mistletoe Lectins and Mistietoe Extracts: Evidence for a yet Undefined Role of Interleukin-4 Expression during
Apoptosis
G.M. Stein, u. Pfüller, M. Schietzel, A. Büssing
Interleukin-6 and Mistietoe Therapy of Non-Hodgkin‘s Lymphoma
J.J. Kuehn
Investigation of IL-6, IL-12, IFN-Gamma, IL-16 And IL-4in Serum of Cancer Patients Treated with Viscum album
Extract (Iscador®)
E. Kovacs
High-Dosage Mistietoe-Treatment(Vysore19) of Mamma-Carcinoma. A 10 Years Retrospeciiv-e of 200 Patients from a General Medicine Practice
M. Konitzer, B. Jäger, 1. Schüller,Th. Doering, G.C. Fischer
Controlled Long Term Results of Mistletoe Therapy in Cancer, Assessed by a Novel Prospective Epidemiological Intervention Design
R. Grossarth-Maticek, S.M. Baumgartner, H. Keine, P. Heusser
Devil's Claw (Harpagophytum) Extract:
n Alternative to Synthetic Antirheumatic Drugs
Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Harpagophytum Lysates
B. Fiebich, N. Kammerer
Pharmacology and Effect Kinetics of Harpagophytum Extracts
C. Loew
Efficacy and Tolerability of Harpagophytum procumbens versus Diacerhein in Treatment of Osteoarthritis
J. Vandermander, P. Chantre, B. Fournie
Treatment of Acute Low Back Pain with the Harpagophytum Extract Doloteffin® and the COX-2 Inhibitor VIOXX®: A Pilot Study
H. Ullmann, A. Model, S. Chrubasik
Effectiveness and Safety of Harpagophytum Extract
S. Chrubasik
The Special Stinging Nettle Leaf Extract Hox Alpha®
Development of the New Stinging Nettie Leaf Extract Hox Alpha®and its Characterization by in vitro-Effects
S. Klingelhöfer
Treatment of Acute Low Back Pain with the Special Stinging Nettle Extract Hox Alpha: An Open Study
S. Chrubasik
Research and Clinical Trials on Echinacea
Introduction: What is the State-of-the-Art in the Research on Echinacea?
H. Wagner
Phagocytosis Is Less Influenced by Low Molecular Weight Substances of Echinacea purpurea Herb‘s Pressed Juice
K. Witthohn, T.M. Schwarz, K.P. Odenthal
Pressed Julce of Echinacea purpurea (EC31J0) Shortens the Duration of a Common Cold
B. Schulten, M. Bulitta, W. Lehmacher, B. Ballering-Brühl, M. Schäfer
Low Molecular Substances Detected in the Pressed Juice (1,7 - 2,5 : 1) from Echinacea purpurea Herbs
G. Al-Hassan, K.P. Odenthal, K. Witthohn
Gel Diffusion Experiments with Arabinogalactan-Proteins from Pressed Juice of Echinacea purpurea and ß-Glucosyl Yariv Reagent
B. Classen and W. Blaschek
Toxicity Studies with Echinacin
U. Mengs, J. Leuschner und R.R. Marshall13.10.2000
Plenary Lectures
Marine Natural Products as a Blomedical Source
J. Kobayashi (Sapporo, Japan)
Antihypertensive Drugs from South American Plants Used in Folk Medicine.
A.J. Lapa, M.T. Lima-Landman, C. Souccar, L.M.B. Torres (Sao Paolo, Brazil)Cardiovascular Diseases
Vasorelaxant Effects of Crataegus Extracts: lnvestigations Regarding the Pharmaceutical and Pharmacological Equivalence of Different Extracts.
W. Vierling, B. Günther, U. Franck, H. Wagner, N. Brand, F. Gaedcke, K.H. Sensch, E. Schneider, M. Scholz
Calcium Channel Blocking Activity of the First Naturally Occurring Thiocarbamates
K. Aftab
lnfluence of the Artichoke Extract on Lipid Metabolism
E. Artner-Dworzak, 0. Mayr, B. Müller, K. Maly, H. Grunicke
Standardized Alkalold Extract from Zanthoxylum clava-herculis L. for Treatment of Hemorrhoids and Varicose Veins
Q. Jia, Z. Qiu, A. Nissanka, G. Rothensal, A. Robbins, T. Farrow,
The Ability of Antistax® to Improve Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI) 1 and 11 in Male and Female Patients: A Dose Response Study
H. Kiesewetter, J. Koscielny, U. Kalus, A. Grigorov
Pycnogenol in Chronic Venous lnsufficiency
C. Patrassi, A. Mastromarino, C. Spartera
Pullulan Sulfates and Curdian Sulfates Differ in their Anticoagulant and Anticomplementary Action Profile.
Iban, H. Stibich, M. Becker, G. Brunner, G. Franz
Inflammation: Rheumatism, Allergies, Asthma Part 1
Direct Activation of the VR-1 Receptor by Natural Gingerols. New Class of Capsaicin VR-1 Receptor Agonists
V.N. Dedov, V.H. Tran, C.C. Duke, B.D. Roufoqalis
Capsicum Pain Plaster in Chronic Non-Specific Low Back Pain - Results of a Treatment of 3 Weeks Duration
H. Frerick, U. Schmidt, W. Keitele M. Kuhlmann, A. Bredehorst, U. Kuhn
A Natural Profen - Consequences for the Therapeutic Usage and Cultivation of Camomile and Yarrow
S. Goeters, P. Imming, R. Hirschelmann, B. Hempel
Antinociception Caused by the Mixture of Triterpenes Alpha-Amyrin and B-Amyrin Isolated from Resin of Protium klenii.
M.F. Otuki, F.Abiana V. Lima, A.R.S. Santos, V. Cechinel-Filho, L.A. Müller, G.S. Cani, C. Meyre-Silva, R.A. Yunes and J.B.
Calixto
Antiinflammatory Effect of Kalanchoe brasiliensis on Zymosan-Induced Arthritis in Mice.
T. lbrahim, R.L.C. Pereira, A.P. de Almeida, K. Madi, L.B.M. da Fonseca, S.S. Costa and V.L. GonQalves de Moraes
Drugs (Antiviral, Antifungal and Antiparasitic)
Treatment of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis with Kalanchoe pinnata: Experimental and Clinical Data.
B. Rossi-Bergmann, E.C. Torres-Santos, A.P.T. Santos, A.P. Almeida, S.S. Costa, S.A.G. Da-Silva.
Present Trends and Future Challenges in the Development of Phyto-Pharmaceuticals against Giardiasis due to Giardia
lamblia
A.K. Agarwai
Stimulation of Nitric Oxide (NO) Synsthesis by Tinospora cordifolia in Alveolar Macrophages and its Implication in Patients with Tuberculosis.
N.N. Rege, Vaingankar J, Dash A, Garkal P, Mahashur A, Thatte U, Dahanukar S
Resveratrol from Wine Inhibits the Growth of Helicobacterpytori in vitro
G.B. Mahady, A. Stoia and S.L. Pendland
Close Cousins from South Africa and lndia : Mondia Whitei (Hook.F.) Skeels and Decalepis Hamiltonii Wt.& Am.
J. George, J. Pereira, G.A. Ravishankar, S. Drewes & M.Laing
Traditional Medical Systems, Therapies and Phytomedicine Part 1
Modernisation of Chinese Medicine for the 21st Millennium
K. Chan
New Sclentific Findings on Traditional Chinese Medicines and Health Benefits of Green Tea
R. Cooper
Chinese Red Yeast Rice Dietary Supplements: Implications of Variability in Chemical Profile and Contents
A. Heber Q. Lu, V.L.W. Go
Plenary Lecture
New Drugs for Tropical and Emerging Diseases from African Medicinal Plants Based on Clinical Outcome Ethnomedical Leads
Maurice, M. lwu (Nsukka, Nigeria)
Research on Garlic
Cytokine-Induced Expression of Endothelial Adhesion Molecules ICM-1 and VCM-1 under the Influence of Garlic (Allium sativum)
V. Richter, J.Salvetter, D. Reissig, F.Rassoul
Effect of Garlic (Allium sativum L.) on Aortic Mechanical Properties and Plaque Formation in Cholesterol-fed Rabbits
U. Brehme, M. Emmerich, H.-M. Häfner, J. Polligkeit, A.T. Wolf, J.-C. Frey, H.K. Altpeter, B.M. Müller, F.W. Schmahl, M. Jünger, H. Heinle
Cholesterol Lowering Effects of Saponins from Garlic
H. Matsuura, K. Slowing, T. Tejerina, J. Graham, N.R. Farnsworth
Antl-Oxidant and Anti-Platelet Properties of Aged Garlic Extract
S. Dillon, G. Lowe, D. Billington, K. Rahman
Aged Garlic Extract and Vascular Homeostasis: Implication in Atherosclerosis
N. Ide, N. Morihara, 1. Sumioka, N. Uda, S. Sumi, H. Sumiyoshi, B.H.S. Lau
Modification of Cardiovascular Risk Factors by Aged Garlic Extract (AGE)
M. Okuhira, H. Holbert, R. Sandhu, M. Steiner
lnhibition of the Ternary Complex Formation Proteoglycan-Lipoprotein Calcium by Allium sativum
G. Siegel, M. Malmsten
Transformation of Alliin and Alliin Homologues by C-S-Lyases from Enterobacteriaceae
K. Knobloch
Inconsistent Cholesterol-Lowering Effects of Garlic Powder Products Due to lnappropriate Standardization
H. Amagase
Determination of Allicin and S-Allyl Cysteine in Human Plasma and Urine After Consumption of Garlic and Garlic Products
R.T. Rosen
Inflammation: Rheumatism, Allergies and Asthma Part 2
Sophoricoside Analogs: Anti-Inflammatory Activity and Mode of Action
J. Yun, K.-S. Lee, H.-K. Lee, K. Rak Min, Y. Kim
Analgesic and Antiinflammatory Activity of Proanthocyanidin from the Roots of Potypodium feei Mett
A. Subarnas, H. Wagner
Evaluation of the Gastroprotective Activity of Cordatin, a Diterpene Isolated from Aparisthmium
cordatum (Euphorblaceae)
A.R.M. Souza Brito, C.A. Hiruma-Lima, J.S. Gracioso, A.B.A. Almeida, A.C.B. Paula, W. Toma, D.S.B. Brasil, A.H. Muller
Antiuilcerogenic Activity of Aparisthman, a Diterpene Isolated from Aparisthmium cordatum on Experimental
Gastric Ulcer Models in Rats and Mice
C.A. Hiruma-Lima, J.S. Gracioso, A.B.A. Almeida, A.C.B. Paula, W. Toma, A.R.M. Souza Brito, D.S.B. Brasil, A.H. Muller
Screening of Plant Extracts and Isolated Compounds
Gene Expression Technology for Screening of Botanicals
S.A. Orndorff
Natural Products Research in Latin America
M. P. Gupta
Traditional Medical Systems, Therapies and Phytomedicals Part 2
Japanese Phytotherapy (Kampo): Its Position between Experience-based Knowledge and Modern Drug Therapy
H.Reissenweber, S. Schaefer
Stimulating Effects of Kampo (Japanese Herbal) Medicine, Juzen-Talho-To on Intestinal Immune System and Characterization of its Active lngredients
H. Yamada, T. Matsumoto, H. Kiyohara
Anti-Dementia Effects of Traditional Medicine
H. Watanabe
Understanding the Cellular Level Mechanisms of Actions of Traditional Indian Herbal Medicinal Products
D..D. Singh, C.S. Dey, and K.K. Bhutani
Concept and Management of Diabetes meilitus in Ayurveda
K.R. Kohli, M. Vaidya T. Namba, K. Komat
Momordica charantia: What do We Really Know about its Hypoglycemic Activity?
P. Basnet, T. Namba, K. Komatsu
Medicinal Plants in the South
S. Sotheeswaran
Efficacy of "Romasanjanana Lepa" in Regeneration of Hair in "Indralupta" (Alopecia)
D.S. Bhadlikar
Posterthemen
Pharmacological and Toxicological Screening of Plant Extracts and Isolated Compounds
New Constituents and Medical Plants with Biological/Pharmacological Activities
Standardization of Herbal Medicinal Plants (HMPs)
Antihepatotoxic Activity, HMPs for Liver Diseases
Inflammation: Rheumatism, Asthma, Allergies
Cancer, Immunodeficiencies
Central and Autonomic Nervous System: Hypericum
Endocrine Dysfunctions
Cardiovascular Diseases
Pharmacokinetics and Bioavailability
Traditional Medical Systems, Therapies and Phytomedicals