The aim of this study is to examine the amyloid β (Aβ) inhibition mechanism of plant sprouts' aqueous extracts (PSAE). In this study, we screened the effects of five plant sprouts' extracts on Aβ (1-42) structure modification using gel electrophoresis. In PSAE, no band of Aβ monomer was recognized in Japanese butterbur. Similarly, the Aβ monomer band became light in buckwheat, red cabbage, broc...

OBJECTIVES To investigate whether the efficacy and safety of Butterbur extract Ze339 are related to dosage when administered to patients with intermittent allergic rhinitis. DESIGN Prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group comparison. SETTING Multicenter, including 6 outpatient general medicine and allergy clinics. PATIENTS One hundred eighty-six patients w...

Are nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIds) or other complementary treatments effective for migraine prevention? histamines/Antihistamines/Leukotriene receptor Antagonists moderate evidence Histamine sc is probably effective and should be considered for migraine prevention (Level B). Montelukast is probably ineffective and should not be considered for migraine prevention (Level B negative)...

A chronic inflammatory disorder of the respiratory airways, asthma is characterized by bronchial airway inflammation resulting in increased mucus production and airway hyper-responsiveness. The resultant symptomatology includes episodes of wheezing, coughing, and shortness of breath. Asthma is a multifactorial disease process with genetic, allergic, environmental, infectious, emotional, and nut...