Ma Huang
Also known as: Herba Ephedrae
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Potential Molecular Mechanisms of Ephedra Herb in the Treatment of Nephrotic Syndrome Based on Network Pharmacology and Molecular Docking
2022 Jul 05 BioMed Research International Yao T, Wang Q, Han S, Lu Y, Xu Y, Wang Y
The study identified 22 main active ingredients in EH, such as quercetin, kaempferol, luteolin, and naringenin, targeting 105 NS-related genes. The PPI network revealed 53 core targets, including AKT1, TNF, IL6, VEGFA, and IL1B, crucial in NS treatment. Enrichment analysis highlighted pathways like PI3K-Akt signaling, TNF signaling, and AGE-RAGE signaling. Molecular docking confirmed good binding between active ingredients (kaempferol, luteolin, quercetin, naringenin) and target proteins (AKT1, TNF), suggesting potential mechanisms for EH in NS treatment.
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A review of the phytochemistry and pharmacological activities of Ephedra herb
2020 May Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines MIAO SM, ZHANG Q, BI XB, CUI JL, WANG ML
Review Article Chinese Herbal Medicine Ma Huang
The use of maoto (Ma-Huang-Tang), a traditional Japanese Kampo medicine, to alleviate flu symptoms: a systematic review and meta-analysis
2018 Mar 18 BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies Yoshino, T., Arita, R., Horiba, Y. et al
Systematic Review Meta-Analysis Influenza Ma Huang Tang Common Cold, Flu & Viral InfectionsMa Huang Tang may lower the duration of fever when it is used alone or in combination with neuraminidase inhibitors and may be a well-tolerated treatment.
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Ma Huang Tang may lower the duration of fever when it is used alone or in combination with neuraminidase inhibitors and may be a well-tolerated treatment.
2018 BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies The use of maoto (Ma-Huang-Tang), a traditional Japanese Kampo medicine, to alleviate flu symptoms: a systematic review and meta-analysis Yoshino, T., Arita, R., Horiba, Y. et al
Systematic Review Common Cold, Flu & Viral Infections Influenza Ma Huang Tang
Twelve relevant studies were identified, including two randomised controlled trials (RCTs, N = 60) and ten non-randomised studies (NRSs, N = 1110). We found that maoto plus NAIs was superior to NAIs alone in terms of the duration of fever in one RCT and four NRSs. The duration of symptoms or virus isolation did not differ between maoto and NAIs. No severe side effects or adverse reactions were reported related to maoto or NAIs.
Although we could not reach a definitive conclusion because of the small sample sizes and high risk of bias in the analysed studies, maoto may lower the duration of fever when it is used alone or in combination with NAIs and may be a well-tolerated treatment. More RCTs are needed to determine the efficacy and safety of maoto.
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A review of the phytochemistry and pharmacological activities of Ephedra herb
2020 May Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines MIAO SM, ZHANG Q, BI XB, CUI JL, WANG ML
Review Article Chinese Herbal Medicine Ma HuangThe use of maoto (Ma-Huang-Tang), a traditional Japanese Kampo medicine, to alleviate flu symptoms: a systematic review and meta-analysis
2018 Mar 18 BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies Yoshino, T., Arita, R., Horiba, Y. et al
Systematic Review Meta-Analysis Influenza Ma Huang Tang Common Cold, Flu & Viral InfectionsMa Huang Tang may lower the duration of fever when it is used alone or in combination with neuraminidase inhibitors and may be a well-tolerated treatment.
Not sure if this is effective for Australia since Ma Huang is not allowed. — 15 Sep 2021
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Ma Huang Tang may lower the duration of fever when it is used alone or in combination with neuraminidase inhibitors and may be a well-tolerated treatment.
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Not sure if this is effective for Australia since Ma Huang is not allowed. — 15 Sep 2021