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Virtual screening–molecular docking–activity evaluation of Ailanthus altissima (Mill.) swingle bark in the treatment of ulcerative colitis

Shan-bo Ma, Lun Liu, Xiang Li et al. · 2023 · BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies

Abstract Background The dried bark of Ailanthus altissima (Mill.) Swingle is widely used in traditional Chinese medicine for the treatment of ulcerative colitis. The objective of this study was to explore the therapeutic basis of the dried bark of Ailanthus altissima (Mill.) Swingle for the treatment of ulcerative colitis based on Virtual Screening–Molecular Docking–Activity Evaluation technology. Methods By searching the Traditional Chinese Medicine Systems Pharmacology TCMSP Database and Analysis Platform, 89 compounds were obtained from the chemical components of the dried bark of Ailanthus

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Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessOther systems of medicine

An ethno-botanical study of medicinal plants used for the management of respiratory tract disorders in northern parts of Palestine

Nuha Shawarb, Manal Badrasawi, Hassan Abu Qaoud et al. · 2023 · BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies

Abstract Background The medicinal application of natural plant remedies is well established. These medicinal plants are still in use within the Palestinian community to treat several illnesses. This research is intended to study the use of natural plants to treat different types of respiratory tract disorders. Method This ethno botanical study focused on the medicinal plants that are used to treat respiratory diseases in the northern part of Palestine; Nablus, Tulkarm, Qalqilia, and Jenin. A questionnaire was distributed to 120 respondents. The data obtained included names of the plants used,

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