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The Evaluation of Antioxidant, Anti-inflammatory, and Anti-aging of Extract Solvent and Poria cocos by Parts

March 26, 2022March 26, 2022Ijaz

ABSTRACT This study is for checking the possibility of Poria cocos as cosmetic materials. For this we carried out biological active evaluation about antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-aging by using extraction parts of Poria cocos and solvent extraction. We extracted Poria cocos by extraction parts (bark, inside skin) and solvents (water extracts, ethanol), and then in […]

Antioxidant property of water-soluble polysaccharides from Poria cocos Wolf using different extraction methods

March 26, 2022March 26, 2022Ijaz

Abstract Poria cocos Wolf is a popular traditional medicinal plant that has invigorating activity. Water-soluble polysaccharides (PCPs) are its main active components. In this study, four different methods were used to extract PCPs, which include hot water extraction (PCP-H), ultrasonic-assisted extraction (PCP-U), enzyme-assisted extraction (PCP-E) and microwave-assisted extraction (PCP-M). Their chemical compositions and structure characterizations were […]

Cytotoxic and anti-oxidant activities of lanostane-type triterpenes isolated from Poria cocos

March 26, 2022March 26, 2022Ijaz

Abstract A new lanostane-type triterpene, 29-hydroxypolyporenic acid C (8), was isolated from the dried sclerotia of Poria cocos together with eight other known compounds pachymic acid (1), dehydropachymic acid (2), 3-acetyloxy-16alpha-hydroxytrametenolic acid (3), polyporenic acid C (4), 3-epi-dehydropachymic acid (5), 3-epi-dehydrotumulosic acid (6), tumulosic acid (7), and dehydrotumulosic acid (9). The compounds were identified by […]

Characterization and antioxidant activities of degraded polysaccharides from Poria cocos sclerotium

March 26, 2022March 26, 2022Ijaz

Abstract Poria cocos F.A.Wolf is a Chinese traditional medicine used to treat chronic gastritis, edema, nephrosis, gastric atony, and acute gastroenteric catarrh. Polysaccharides are the main active component of P. cocos. We obtained polysaccharides PCP-1, PCP-2, and PCP-3 from the degradation of P. cocos polysaccharides (PCP) with different concentrations of H2O2 solution. Molecular weights were […]

Chaga Mushroom Health Benefits

March 25, 2022June 14, 2023Ijaz

This fungi may help reduce inflammation and lower blood sugar Sure, you’ve heard of portobello and shiitake mushrooms. But have you heard of chaga mushrooms? Typically found in Siberia, the fungi have been used throughout history to boost immunity thanks to it being full of antioxidants. So where can you find chaga mushrooms, how do […]

Health Benefits of Chaga Tea

March 25, 2022March 25, 2022Ijaz

For centuries people in Eastern Europe have been drinking chaga tea for its many health benefits. Chaga tea is made from the chaga mushroom, which typically grows on the trunks of birch trees in the Northern Hemisphere. In North America, you will typically find it in the Northeast.The Latin name for chaga mushroom is Inonotus obliquus, […]

What Are Chaga Mushrooms and Are They Healthy?

March 25, 2022March 25, 2022Ijaz

Chaga mushrooms have been used for centuries in Siberia and other parts of Asia as a medicine to boost immunity and improve overall health . Though ugly in appearance, the chaga mushroom is gaining popularity in the Western world for its potential health benefits. What’s more, a cup of tea made from chaga is packed […]

Chaga mushroom extract inhibits oxidative DNA damage in human lymphocytes as assessed by comet assay

March 25, 2022March 25, 2022Ijaz

Abstract The Chaga mushroom (Inonotus obliquus) is claimed to have beneficial properties for human health, such as anti-bacterial, anti-allergic, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities. The antioxidant effects of the mushroom may be partly explained by protection of cell components against free radicals. We evaluated the effect of aqueous Chaga mushroom extracts for their potential for protecting […]