Journal ArticleDOI
A review of botanical characteristics, phytochemistry, clinical relevance in efficacy and safety of Lycium barbarum fruit (Goji)
TLDR
A review of chemical constituents and efficacies with safety of L. barbarum can be found in this article, where a new direction for research and current regulatory situation of the chemical constituents are discussed.About:
This article is published in Food Research International.The article was published on 2011-08-01. It has received 442 citations till now. The article focuses on the topics: Goji berry.read more
Citations
More filters
Journal ArticleDOI
Superfruits in China: Bioactive phytochemicals and their potential health benefits – A Review
TL;DR: ‘Superfruit’ is a term for fruit with supposed health benefits or therapeutic value as a result of some parts of its nutritional analysis or its overall nutrient density, and fruits that have been recognized as superfruits are antioxidantrich.
Journal ArticleDOI
Lycium barbarum Polysaccharides and Capsaicin Inhibit Oxidative Stress, Inflammatory Responses, and Pain Signaling in Rats with Dextran Sulfate Sodium-Induced Colitis
Yu-Shan Chen,Yu Lian,Wen-Chao Chen,Chun Chao Chang,Alexey A. Tinkov,Anatoly V. Skalny,Jane Chao +6 more
TL;DR: Administration of LBP and/or CAP attenuate DSS-induced UC symptoms through inhibiting oxidative stress, proinflammatory cytokines, and protein expression of TRPV1 and TRPA1.
Journal ArticleDOI
Goji berry (Lycium barbarum L.) juice reduces lifespan and premature aging of Caenorhabditis elegans: Is it safe to consume it?
Cristiane de Freitas Rodrigues,Jean Ramos Boldori,Marcell Valandro Soares,Sabrina Somacal,Tatiana Emanuelli,Aryele Pinto Izaguirry,Francielli Weber Santos Cibin,Paula Rossini Augusti,Cristiane Casagrande Denardin +8 more
TL;DR: GBJ (mainly the highest concentration) exerted toxic effects and promoted premature aging in C. elegans, and its consumption should be carefully considered until further studies in mammals are conducted.
Journal ArticleDOI
First Report of Powdery Mildew on Goji Berry (Lycium barbarum) Caused by Arthrocladiella mougeotii in Queensland, Australia
TL;DR: Goji berry (Lycium barbarum) is mainly cultivated in China for its fruit which is considered by consumers as a ‘superfood’ and in Australia this solanaceous shrub is known as a naturalized environmental weed, and has long been available for cultivation in nurseries.
Journal ArticleDOI
Lycium Genus Polysaccharide: An Overview of Its Extraction, Structures, Pharmacological Activities and Biological Applications
TL;DR: The aim of this paper is to summarize previous and current references to the isolation process, structural characteristics, and biological activities of the genus Lycium L. polysaccharide to provide a useful reference for further research and application in the field of functional food and medicine.
References
More filters
Journal ArticleDOI
The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index: A new instrument for psychiatric practice and research.
TL;DR: The clinimetric and clinical properties of the PSQI suggest its utility both in psychiatric clinical practice and research activities.
Book
Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica
TL;DR: The therapeutic use of herbs and herbal medicines in the world s great traditional medical systems is guided by the principles and precepts of that system, generally speaking the standardized applications of chinese herbs began since the publishing of shang han lun.
Book
Pharmacology and applications of Chinese materia medica
Hson-Mou Chang,Paul Pui-Hay But +1 more
TL;DR: The translation of the book into English was done by qualified professionals in the field and the terms used are consistent with those used in Index Medicus, Chemical Abstracts and Botanical journals.
Journal ArticleDOI
Goji (Lycium barbarum and L. chinense): Phytochemistry, pharmacology and safety in the perspective of traditional uses and recent popularity.
TL;DR: In view of the available pharmacological data and the long tradition of use in the traditional Chinese medicine, L. barbarum and L. chinense certainly deserve further investigation, but clinical evidences and rigorous procedures for quality control are indispensable before any recommendation of use can be made for Goji products.