Radix Angelicae Dahuricae Research Articles

한방소재 화장품의 아토피 피부염 개선 효과

한방소재를 이용한 화장품이 아토피피부염을 개선하는지를 알아보고자, 중등증의 아토피 피부염환자 16명을 대상으로, 진경한방컴플렉스(감초, 백지, 작약, 지실, 천궁, 갈근, 현호색), 편백수, 녹차, 황기, 홍삼, 당밀발효액, 사과 발효여과물이 함유된 화장수와 크림을 하루에 3회 피부염병변에 6주간 도포하도록 하였다. 그 결과 SCORAD 지수는 <TEX>$26.9{\pm}11.8$</TEX>에서 <TEX>$14.9{\pm}9.7$</TEX>로 감소(p<0.05), Total IgE(IU/mL)는 <TEX>$641.9{\pm}1294.6$</TEX>에서 <TEX>$565.8{\pm}1076.8$</TEX>로 감소, Eosinophil의 수(ug/dL)는 <TEX>$246.7{\pm}203.5$</TEX>에서 <TEX>$203.3{\pm}130.7$</TEX>로 감소하였다(p<0.05). 피부수분함유량은 <TEX>$36.6{\pm}10.0$</TEX>에서 <TEX>$44.0{\pm}10.3$</TEX>로 증가(p<0.01), 경피수분손실량(g/h/<TEX>$m^2$</TEX>)은 <TEX>$16.7{\pm}5.1$</TEX>에서 <TEX>$15.4{\pm}8.7$</TEX>로 감소(p<0.05)하였으며, 피부 pH는 약산성을 유지하였다. 또한 의사 및 환자의 총괄유효성 평가도 증가되었다. Sixteen moderate atopic dermatitis patients were treated with applying toner and cream using estern medical herbs[Estern medical complex(Radix Glycyrrhizae, Radix Angelicae Dahuricae, Rhizoma Ligustici Chuanxiong, Fructus ponciri Seu Aurantii Immaturus, Radix Rehmanniae Praeparata, Radix Puerariae, Rhizoma Corydalis), Cypress, Green tea, Radix Astragali, Red ginseng, Syrup ferment, Apple ferment filtrate] on the atopic area 2-3 times per day for 6 weeks. After 6 weeks of study, the result was a decrease in SCORAD index(<TEX>$26.9{\pm}11.8$</TEX> to <TEX>$14.9{\pm}9.7$</TEX>(p<0.05)), IgE(<TEX>$641.9{\pm}1294.6$</TEX> to <TEX>$565.8{\pm}1076.8$</TEX>), Eosinophil count(<TEX>$246.7{\pm}203.5$</TEX> to <TEX>$203.3{\pm}130.7$</TEX>(p<0.05)) and TEWL(<TEX>$16.7{\pm}5.1$</TEX> to <TEX>$15.4{\pm}8.7$</TEX>(p<0.05)). And skin hydration was increased(<TEX>$36.6{\pm}10.0$</TEX> to <TEX>$44.0{\pm}10.3$</TEX>(p<0.01)) maintaining skin pH level. The patient;s and physician's global assessment also improved. Therefore, estern medical herbs may play a role in treatment of atopic dermatitis.

Simultaneous characterization and quantitation of 11 coumarins in Radix Angelicae Dahuricae by high performance liquid chromatography with electrospray tandem mass spectrometry

A high performance liquid chromatography with electrospray tandem mass spectrometry (HPLC–ESI-MS/MS) method has been developed to characterize and quantify 11 coumarin compounds in Radix Angelicae Dahuricae simultaneously. By using this HPLC–ESI-MS/MS method, all 11 coumarins were separated and determined within 10 min. These coumarins were detected by ESI + ionization method and quantified by multiple reaction monitor (MRM). The linear regressions were acquired with r 2 > 0.995, respectively. The precision was evaluated by intra- and inter-day tests, and relative standard deviation (R.S.D.) values were reported within the range of 1.14–4.42% and 0.37–4.00%. The recovery studies for the quantified compounds were observed over the range of 92.1–105.6% with R.S.D. values less than 4.55%. It demonstrated that the method developed was successfully applied for identification and quantification of 11 coumarins in Radix Angelicae Dahuricae. The results showed that the contents of coumarins in Radix Angelicae Dahuricae were processed differently and varied significantly.

A vascular smooth muscle/cell membrane chromatography–offline-gas chromatography/mass spectrometry method for recognition, separation and identification of active components from traditional Chinese medicines

We describe an analytical method of vascular smooth muscle cell membrane chromatography (VSM/CMC) combined with gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS) for recognition, separation and identification of active components from traditional Chinese medicines (TCMs). VSM cells by means of primary culture with rat thoracic aortas were used for preparation of the stationary phase in the CMC model. Retention components by the VSM–CMC model were collected and then analyzed by GC/MS under the optimized conditions in offline conditions. After investigating the suitability and reliability of the VSM/CMC–offline-GC/MS method using nifedipine and nitrendipine as standard compounds, this method was applied in screening active components from the extracts of TCMs such as Radix Angelicae Dahuricae (RAD), Rhizomza Seu Radix Notopterygii (RSRN), Radix Glehniae (RG) and Fructus Cnidii (FC). Retention components from the extracts in the VSM–CMC model were imperatorin and osthole identified by the GC/MS method. In vitro pharmacological trials indicated that imperatorin and osthole could concentration dependently relax the rat thoracic artery pre-contracted by KCl ( P < 0.05). The maximum relaxation effects ( R max) were 63 ± 5% and 40 ± 6% for imperatorin and osthole, respectively. The VSM/CMC–offline-GC/MS method is an effective screening system that can rapidly detect and enrich target components from a complex sample and then accurately identify them.

Anti-Nociceptive and Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Angelicae Dahuricae Radix Through Inhibition of the Expression of Inducible Nitric Oxide Synthase and NO Production

The extract of Angelicae dahuricae radix has traditionally been used as an anti-noceptive remedy in China. In this study, the methanol extract of Angelicae dahuricae radix (MEAD) was evaluated to determine if it has anti-noceptive and anti-inflammatory action. The anti-nociceptive activities of MEAD were evaluated by determining the writhing response and sleeping time, as well as by a formalin test. In addition, the anti-inflammatory activities of MEAD were evaluated by a vascular permeability test as well as by measuring the carrageenan-induced paw edema and conducting a myeloperoxidase (MPO) assay. MEAD (600 and 1200 mg/kg) exhibited anti-inflammatory effects on acetic acid-induced vascular permeability, carrageenan-induced paw edema, and MPO activity. Moreover, the results of the formalin test, the acetic acid-induced writhing response and the pentobarbital-induced sleeping time indicated that MEAD had anti-nociceptive effects that occurred in a concentration-dependent manner. To determine the mechanism by which MEAD exerted its effects on the expression of inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) and the production of nitric oxide (NO) by treated murine macrophage RAW 264.7 cells was evaluated. Similar to the in vivo activities, both the iNOS expression and NO production were significantly suppressed by MEAD in a dose-dependent manner. Furthermore, MEAD inhibited the activating phosphorylation of ERK1/2. These results provide a scientific basis that explains the mechanism by which Angelicae dahuricae radix relieves inflammatory pain.

Comparative studies on pharmacokinetic fates of tetrahydropalmatine enantiomers in different chemical environments in rats

Tetrahydropalmatine (THP) is the active component in Rhizoma corydalis and the medicine Yuanhu-Baizhi (YB), which consists of Rhizoma corydalis and Radix angelicae dahuricae. The aim of this work was to compare pharmacokinetic features of THP enantiomers in rats dosed with racemic THP (rac-THP), Rhizoma corydalis, or YB extracts. A single dose of rac-THP (5 mg kg(-1)) or extracts of Rhizoma corydalis and YB (both equivalent to 5 mg kg(-1) of rac-THP) was given orally to three groups of Sprague-Dawley rats, respectively. Blood samples were collected periodically and plasma concentrations of THP enantiomers were determined using an achiral-chiral high-performance liquid chromatographic (HPLC) method previously reported, with some modifications. The C(max) ratio (-/+) of THP was 2.91, 1.38, and 1.19, and the AUC(0 approximately infinity) ratio (-/+) of THP was 2.84, 1.50, and 1.35 in rats after dosed with rac-THP, extracts of Rhizoma corydalis and YB, respectively. The mean AUC(0 approximately infinity) and C(max) of (+)-THP dosed with YB extracts were 0.652 +/- 0.30 microg h ml(-1) and 0.148 +/- 0.09 microg ml(-1), significantly higher (P < 0.05) than those dosed with rac-THP and Rhizoma corydalis extracts. The mean AUC(0 approximately infinity) and T(max) of rac-THP dosed with YB extracts were 1.500 +/- 0.56 microg h ml(-1) and 2.12 +/- 1.1 h, significantly higher (P < 0.05) than those dosed with rac-THP or Rhizoma corydalis extracts. These findings suggested the stereoselectivity in pharmacokinetics of THP enantiomers in rats was decreased when dosed in plant form, while the AUC(0 approximately infinity) of rac-THP increased when YB extracts were dosed, confirming the compatibility in drug combination of Rhizoma corydalis and Radix angelicae dahuricae.

Inhibitory effect of Anglicae dahuricae radix on mast cell mediated inflammatory responses

The Angelicae dahuricae radix (ADR) has been used a traditional medicine to treat acne, erythema, headache, toothache, sinusitis, colds, and flu in Korea, Japan and China. Here, we report the effect of ADR on compound 48/80-induced ear-swelling and the phorbol myristate acetate (PMA) plus calcium ionophore A23187-induced inflammatory cytokine secretion in the human mast cell line, HMC-1. ADR dose-dependently inhibited the ear-swelling response induced by intradermal injection of compound 48/80, In vitro model, PMA plus A23187 significantly increased interleukin <TEX>$(IL)-1{\beta}$</TEX>, IL-8, granulocyte macrophage colony stimulating factor (GM-CSF), and tumor necrosis factor <TEX>$(TNF)-{\alpha}$</TEX> secretion compared with media control. We also show that the increased cytokines <TEX>$IL-1{\beta}$</TEX>, IL-8, GM-CSF, and <TEX>$TNF-{\alpha}$</TEX> level was significantly inhibited by treatment of ADR. In addition, ADR partially blocked PMA plus A23187-induced extracelluar signal-regulated kinases phosphorylation. These results suggest that ADR might explain its beneficial effect in the treatment of mast cell-mediated inflammatory diseases.

Susceptibilities of Mycoplasma hominis to Herbs

To determine the susceptibilities of Mycoplasma homonis (M. hominis) to Chinese medicinal herbs in vitro, 30 clinical strains of M. hominis were isolated and identified from the clinical specimen. The susceptibilities of M. hominis to 19 herbs were determined by serial dilution methods in vitro. The results showed that M. hominis was susceptible to Radix Isatidis, Radix Angelicae Dahuricae, Cortex Phellodendri, Radix et Rhizoma Rhei, Fructus Kochiae and Herba Houttuyniae. These findings laid a foundation in treating M. hominis infection with Chinese herbs.

A patch test study of 27 crude drugs commonly used in Chinese topical medicaments.

Chinese topical medicaments (CTMs) are commonly used in Taiwan and in Southeast Asia. However, a systematic evaluation of contact sensitization potential from CTM has not been carried out to our knowledge. This study was undertaken to investigate the incidence of contact sensitivity to the components of CTM in patients with contact dermatitis from CTM. A screening series of 27 crude drugs most commonly used in CTM as well as a modified European standard series was patch tested in 30 patients. The herbs with the most frequent positive reactions were Flos Caryophylli (see text), Radix Angelicae Pubescentis (see text), Cortex Cinnamomi (see text), Cortex Radix Acanthopanacis (see text), Caulis Impatientis (see text), Resina Draconis/Sanguis Draconis (see text), Fructus Cnidii (see text), Radix Gentiana Macrophyllae (see text), and Rhizoma Ligustici Chuanxiong (see text). Concomitant allergy to colophonium was found in most of these positive reactions. Reducing the concentration and simplifying the compositions of these components, as well as replacement with those of low allergenicity in CTM, such as Rhizoma Arisaematis (see text), Herba Lycopodii (see text), Radix Cyathulae Officinalis (see text), Rhizoma Pinelliae (see text), Radix Angelicae Dahuricae (see text), Herba Dendrobii (see text), Secretio Moschus (see text), and Stigmata Croci (see text), may be advocated. A precise labelling of the dosage of each component and the exact chemical compounds in CTM products could further improve the safety and therapeutic effects of CTM in the future.

各種生薬メタノールエキスのラット四塩化炭素肝障害防護効力

The protective effects of 67 methanol extracts of crude drugs on rat hepatic injury by carbon tetrachloride (CC14) were examined. In terms of the release of intrahepatic enzymes and bilirubin into the blood, 11 methanol extracts decreased these factors significantly. Among them methanol extracts of Caryophylli Flos, Angelicae Dahuricae Radix, Polygoni Avicularis Herba, Myricae Cortex and Forsythiae Fructus were newly found to have protective effects against acute hepatic injury induced by CCl4. And then these 11 extracts which protected hepatic injury by CCl4 were investigated for their membrane stabilizing and inhibitory effects of lipid peroxidation. The extract of Bupleuri Radix only decreased the hemolysis induced by hypotonic pressure. Nine kinds of extracts without those of Desmodii Herba and Bupleuri Radix suppressed the lipid peroxidation induced by CCl4 in rat hepatic microsomes. In addition, Scutellariae Radix, Caryophylli Flos and Myricae Cortex were shown to have inhibitory effects of non-enzymatic lipid peroxidation in rat hepatic mitochondria. This study reports that the methanol extracts of Caryophylli Flos, Angelicae Dahuricae Radix, Polygoni Avicularis Herba, Myricae Cortex and Forsythiae Fructus protect the hepatic injury by CC14 and these protective effects are connected with the inhibitory effects of the lipid peroxidation in hepatic microsomes.

Studies on chemical protectors against radiation. XXVI. Protective effect of various extracts on crude drugs on skin injury induced by X-irradiation

The protective potency against skin injury on mice induced by X-irradiation was studied by use of 72 extracts of crude drugs. The protective potency was determined according to the degrees on skin injury after irradiation of 1100R, 30 k Vp soft X-ray. As a result of these study, 16 kinds of crude drugs such as Rosae Fructus, Aloe arborescens (Herba), Citri Leiocarpae Exocarpium, Schizonepetae Spica, Evodiae Fructus, Bupleuri Radix, Corni Fructus, Perillae Herba, Anemarrhenae Rhizoma, Menthae Herba, Trapae Fructus, Angelicae Dahuricae Radix, Sinomeni Caulis et Rhizoma, Ephedrae Herba, Acer nikoense (Cortex), Forsythiae Fructus, revealed protective potencies on skin injury.

漢方・生肌処方の化粧品的考察

The six kinds of crude drugs frequently used in the Kihada-prescriptions in Chinese medicine were studied mainly about its moisturizing effect. It was recognized that the three crude drugs, Toki (Angelicae Radix), Shakuyaku (Peaoniae Radix), and Byakushi (Angelicae Dahuricae Radix) had maintenance of a constant moisturizing effect, while Senkyu (Cnidii Rhizoma), Jio (Rehmanniae Radix), and Kanzo (Glycyrrhizae Radix) had few. Among them, especially Toki had desirable moisturizing effect that improved water holding capacity, and inhibit the water desorption from epidermis even under a circumstance of low humidity.As a consequent of this examination and our investigation that most of the Kihada-prescriptions contains one of these three drugs, Toki, Syakuyaku, and Byakushi, it was confirmed that the effectiveness of the Kihada-prescriptions was partly ascribed to the moisturizing effect and wound healing.