The effect and therapeutic mechanism of a Chinese herbal formula Shu-Bi-Lin (SBL) in the treatment of allergic rhinitis—Animal study and In Vitro study

Leung, Ping Chung; Woo, Kam-Sang; Chen, G.G.; Wong, Yat-Wa; Wang, L.H.; Hasselt, C.A. van

doi:10.1016/j.jaci.2004.12.568

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“…( Imazu, 2006 ; Miura, 2007 ) To quote just a few examples, fungal products, ganoderma ( Wang, 1997 ; Guo, 2004 ), coriolus ( Wong, 2004 ), and cordyceps ( Chen, 1991 ) have all been demonstrated in the laboratory to be immuno-supportive. Some herbs, on the other hand, have been found to be effective in the control of allergic responses ( Tan, 2004 ; Zhao, 2005a ; Zhao, 2005b ).…”

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Efforts to Achieve Healthy Aging

Leung

2008

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Longevity is a blessing as long as good health is not lost. However, the tendency to have a decline on normal physiological activities is inevitable because of the natural processes of degeneration at all levels: molecular, cellular and organic. Hence, the elderly people frequently suffer from cardiovascular problems and skeletal deteriorations that gradually develop to disabilities. Awareness of factors leading to unhealthy aging has led to the formation of different professional groups that aim at the maintenance of health of aging community. The approach tends to be target orientated for the European and US groups, aiming at hormonal replacements and detoxification. In contrast, the oriental groups have been keeping their traditional belief of prevention and internal balance, using nutritional arrangements and non-strenuous exercise as means of maintaining health.

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