• The Korea Journal of Herbology
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• v.26 no.1
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• pp.47-52
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• 2011

Objectives : The present study has been undertaken to investigate the effects of Leonuri Sibirici Herba and Pruni Persicae Semen on pregnant rats. Method : In this experiment, the pregnant rats were administered by water extracts of Leonuri Sibirici Herba and Pruni Persicae Semen. The levels of weights, ALT, AST, ALP, BUN, creatinine, progesterone, Na and K in serum and reproductive indices of the rats were measured after treatment. Results : 1. The levels of body weight gains were not significantly changed in comparison with Control group in Leonuri Sibirici Herba group and Pruni Persicae Semen group. 2. In the levels of reproductive indices of the rats, the number of corpora lutea, implantation, viable fetuses, pre-implantation loss, post-implantation loss, fetal weight and placental wight were not significantly changed in comparison with Control group in Leonuri Sibirici Herba group and Pruni Persicae Semen group. 3. The levels of BUN, creatine, ALT, AST and ALP were not significantly changed in comparison with Control group in Leonuri Sibirici Herba group and Pruni Persicae Semen group. 4. The level of progesterone was not significantly changed in comparison with Control group in Leonuri Sibirici Herba group and Pruni Persicae Semen group. 5. The levels of Na and K were not significantly changed in comparison with Control group in Leonuri Sibirici Herba group and Pruni Persicae Semen group. Conclusion : Reviewing these experimetal results, it appeared that Leonuri Sibirici Herba and Pruni Persicae Semen had not toxicity on pregnant rats.

• Herbal Formula Science
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• v.17 no.1
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• pp.85-98
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• 2009

In the oriental medicine, the Persicae Semen is a useful material for promoting blood circulation through removement of the extravasated blood in a blood vessel. This study is based on Dongueibogam, which has been widely used for herbal clinic in Korea. And this study is investigated to make sure of the range of Persicae Semen treatment, the nature of disease, the pathology and the dosage of it in Dongueibogam. The following conclusions were reached through investigations on the main prescriptions that used in Dongueibogam as a key ingredient. 1. The prescriptions of blending with the Persicae Semen are utilized in 25 fields of treatments such as feces, uterus, blood diseases, etc. 2. The Persicae Semen is used in the treatment of constipation, removement of blood stasis of gynecology. 3. The average mass of the Persicae Semen is 0.352g, the standard limited range of adding the Persicae Semen to medical prescription is 0.5$\sim$40g or 6$\sim$40pieces per dose. But, in most case of treatment medicines, an typical and regular adding dose is the range of 2$\sim$4g. 4. The Persicae Semen is one of basic materials for a fundamental prescription among several herbal remedies for the pathology.

• Archives of Pharmacal Research
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• v.26 no.2
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• pp.157-161
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• 2003

The major ingredient of Persicae Semen is a cynogenic compound, amygdalin (D-mandelonitrile-$\beta$-gentiobioside). Controversial results on the anticancer activity of amygdalin were reported due to its conversion to its inactive isomer, neoamygdalin. In order to inhibit the epimerization of amygdalin, we used newly developed simple acid boiling method in preparation of Persicae Semen extract. HPLC analysis revealed most of amygdalin in Persicae Semen extract was active D-form. Persicae Semen extract was used to analyze its effect on cell proliferation and induction of apoptosis in human promyelocytic leukemia (HL-60) cells. Persicae Semen extract was cytotoxic to HL-60 cells with $IC_{50}$ of 6.4 mg/mL in the presence of 250 nM of $\beta$-glucosidase. The antiproliferative effects of Persicae Semen extract appear to be attributable to its induction of apoptotic cell death, as Persicae Semen extract induced nuclear morphology changes and internucleosomal DNA fragmentation.

• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• v.26 no.6
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• pp.85-90
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• 2009

Objectives : In order to study effects of drop of blood pressure by Semen Persicae Pharmacupuncture a clinical study was investigated. Methods : Semen Persicae Pharmacupuncture at Sp9 and Sp10 on 52 hypertension patients who are treating on Dong-Eui Oriental Medical Hospital. Results : 1. After one times Semen Persicae Pharmacupuncture at Sp9 and Sp10, the systolic blood pressure were droped. 2. After two times Semen Persicae Pharmacupuncture at Sp9 and Sp10, the diastolic blood pressure were droped significantly. 3. Headache, Dizziness that the subjective symptoms were droped after two times Semen Persicae Pharmacupuncture at Sp9 and Sp10. Conclusions : Continous Semen Persicae Pharmacupuncture at Sp9 and Sp10 implies drop of blood pressure and improvement of subjective symptoms.

• The Journal of Korean Medicine
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• v.32 no.1
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• pp.151-163
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• 2011

Objective: The purpose of this study is to observe the effects of Persicae Semen herbal-acupuncture at GB34(Yangneungcheon) on hyperlipidemia of rats caused by high-fat diet. Methods: The author performed several experiments to measure the DPPH radical scavenging activity of PS-HAS,to analyze various components and enzymes in serum and liver, and to observe the histological changes of liver and aorta. Results: 1. Persicae Semen herbal-acupuncture solution increased the DPPH radical scavenging activity in rat's liver cells. 2. In the Persicae Semen herbal-acupuncture group, compared with control group, the level of total cholesterol in serum and the ratio of total cholesterol to HDL-cholesterol decreased significantly. 3. In the Persicae Semen herbal-acupuncture group, compared with the control group, the level of glutathione in liver cells increased significantly. 4. In the Persicae Semen herbal-acupuncture group, compared with the control group, the pathological changes in liver and aorta were reduced. Conclusion: The above results suggest that Persicae Semen herbal-acupuncture at GB34 has good effects on preventing and treating hyperlipidemia.

• Korean Journal of Pharmacognosy
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• v.19 no.2
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• pp.120-126
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• 1988

HPLC analysis of three Prunus species, Armeniacae Semen. Persicae Semen, and Mume Semen, showed that 24. 06 mg/g, 5. 79 mg/g and 3/ 10 mg/g of amygdalin in the MeOH extract and 3. 59 mg/g, 5. 41 mg/g and 13. 48 mg/g of benzaldehyde in the MeOH extract hydrolyzed with ${\beta}-glucosidase$ were contained respectively. The MeOH extract of Mume Semen showed strong antibacterial activities against two species of bacteria (E. coli and B. subtilis) while that of Armeniacae Semen showed mild, and that of Persicae Semen showed no effect. Against A. niger, a strong antifungal activity was observed with Armeniacae Semen and only mild activities with Persicae Semen and Mume Semen. None oh the three inhibited the growth of S. cervisiae. The above results may possibly be suggestive of the correlationships between the contents of amygdalin and benzaldehyde in the test extracts with the antimicrobial potencies.

• Applied Biological Chemistry
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• v.49 no.2
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• pp.135-139
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• 2006

This study was carried out to investigate the cosmeceutical activities of Persicae semen. Cosmeceutical activities include anti-oxidant, tyrosinase inhibition effects and nitrite scavenging ability. The Persicae semen was divided into three parts, Bean of Persicae semen (BPS), Shell of Persicae semen (SPS) and Nibs of Persicae semen (NPS). In the electron donating ability test, 1,000ppm of water extract from BPS showed an effect of 89%, while 1,000 ppm of ethanol extract from SPS showed an effect of 87%. These results are higher compared to those of BHA at the equal concentration. We were able to get an effect of 98% from all of Persicae semen ethanol extract of 10,000 ppm in the tyrosinase inhibition test. Nitrite scavenging ability test, ethanol extract from BPS was decreasing to 96% by addition of 1,000ppm. According to these results, we find that Persicae semen applicable to advanced material for cosmetics. From the above results, it was confirmed that Persicae semen could be used in functional cosmetics.

• The Korea Journal of Herbology
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• v.29 no.4
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• pp.61-67
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• 2014

Objectives : To present a differential standard of Armeniacae Semen and Persicae Semen that are easily confused. Methods : It was planed a differential standard form through outer appearance of the original plant, outer appearance in the form of each medicines and the appearance of the interior form through a microscope for each samples. Using an standard compound amygdalin, each samples have been analyzed by HPLC and TLC. Results : It was possible to distinguish the orignal plant between Armeniacae Semen and Persicae Semen through its leaf shape and calyx type. In Outer appearance in the form of each medicines, there was no difference pre-existing method(measuring length and width). In vascular pattern of the surface, however, there was a clear difference that Armeniacae Semen was developed more reticulated branches than Persicae Semen. In appearance through a microscope, it has not been possible to find a clear difference in the per original plant. However, there was a clear difference between Armeniacae Semen(1 layer) and Persicae Semen(3 layer) in inner albubemen cell. In TLC analysis, there was no difference in the pattern between samples. But in HPLC analysis, Armeniacae Semen showed amygdalin content higher on average. Conclusions : It will be possible to find various differences in the outer appearance of the original plant, the outer appearance in the form of each medicines, the appearance of the interior form through a microscope and physical and chemical research component.

• Journal of Physiology & Pathology in Korean Medicine
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• v.21 no.1
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• pp.145-152
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• 2007

Following CNS injury, inhibitory influences at the site of axonal damage occur. Glial cells become reactive and form a glial scar, gliosis. Astrocyte-rich gliosis relates with up-regulation of GFAP and CD81, and eventually becomes physical and mechanical barrier to axonal regeneration. It is postulated that the astrocytic reaction is absent, regeneration of axons can occur. And it was reported that treatment with anti CD81 antibodies enhanced functional recovery in the rat with spinal cord injury. So in this current study, the author investigated the effect of the water extract of Persicae Semen on the regulation of GFAP and CD81 that increase when gliosis occurs. Persicae Semen decreased the expression of GFAP and CD81 in astrocyte cell by ELISA method. Persicae Semen decreased the RNA expression of CD81 and GFAP. The proteins that separate in whole cell were analaysed by western blot, and the expression of GFAP and CD81 was decreased. In vivo, rats brains were peformed cortical stab wound, the water extracts of Persicae Semen were injected for 7 days, 30 days. As a result, GFAP and CD81 expression were decreased in immunohistochemistry. These findings demonstrate that Persicae Semen decreases GFAP and CD81 expression. Accordingly, Persicae Semen could be a candidate for promotion of axon regeneration after CNS injury.

• Journal of Haehwa Medicine
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• v.13 no.1
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• pp.311-320
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• 2004

In oriental medicine, Semen Persicae & Flos Carthami are frequently used materials for promoting blood circulation to remove blood stasis. Bang-Yak-Hap-Pyun(方藥合編) is widely used for clinical herbal prescription book. In Bang-Yak-Hap-Pyun(方藥合編), Semen Persicae is used 2g~6g. and Flos Carthami is used 1.2g~4g. the nuber of prescription Semen Persicae & Flos Carthami in Bang-Yak-Hap-Pyun is total 17. 2 in sang-tong(上統), 5 in jung-tong(中統), 10 in ha-tong(下統). The group of mostly used disease is about gynecology(婦人科) & five sense organs(五官科). The mostly quoted medical literature what prescription included Semen Persicae & Flos Carthami in Bang-Yak-Hap-Pyun is Dong-Yi-Bo-Gam.