Investigation of the Synergistic Effect of Brown Sugar, Longan, Ginger, and Jujube (Brown Sugar Longan Ginger Tea)‎ on Antioxidation and Anti-Inflammation in In Vitro Models

Joint Authors

Lin, Ping
Kan, Kai-Wen
Chen, Jia-Haur
Lin, Yung-Kai
Lin, Yung-Hao
Lin, Yung-Hsiang
Hu, Wei-Chun
Chiang, Chi-Fu
Kuan, Chen-Meng

Source

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Issue

Vol. 2020, Issue 2020 (31 Dec. 2020), pp.1-6, 6 p.

Publisher

Hindawi Publishing Corporation

Publication Date

2020-12-02

Country of Publication

Egypt

No. of Pages

6

Main Subjects

Medicine

Abstract EN

This research unveils the synergistic effect of brown sugar, longan, ginger, and jujube on the beneficial effects of antioxidation and anti-inflammation.

Longan, ginger, and jujube are ubiquitous herbs in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and are frequently used in folk remedies.

Longan and ginger have been reported to be beneficial for antioxidation, anti-inflammation, ant-obesity, and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) improvements.

However, the potential scientific and medical benefits of their combination Brown Sugar Longan Ginger Tea (BSLGT), a popular drink in Chinese cultures, are elusive.

Through the in vitro methodologies, we discovered that BSLGT could significantly improve the mitochondrial activity, antioxidant capacity, lipid content, and inflammatory response in human hepatocytes.

In addition, BSLGT also exerted positive effects on the downregulation of atherosclerosis-associated, vasoconstrictor, and thrombosis-related gene expression in human umbilical vein endothelial cells.

In short, our experimental results successfully revealed that the antioxidative and anti-inflammatory effects of BSLGT may have the potential to improve liver metabolism and cardiovascular inflammation although solid evidence requires further investigation.

American Psychological Association (APA)

Lin, Ping& Kan, Kai-Wen& Chen, Jia-Haur& Lin, Yung-Kai& Lin, Yung-Hao& Lin, Yung-Hsiang…[et al.]. 2020. Investigation of the Synergistic Effect of Brown Sugar, Longan, Ginger, and Jujube (Brown Sugar Longan Ginger Tea) on Antioxidation and Anti-Inflammation in In Vitro Models. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine،Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1155803

Modern Language Association (MLA)

Lin, Ping…[et al.]. Investigation of the Synergistic Effect of Brown Sugar, Longan, Ginger, and Jujube (Brown Sugar Longan Ginger Tea) on Antioxidation and Anti-Inflammation in In Vitro Models. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine No. 2020 (2020), pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1155803

American Medical Association (AMA)

Lin, Ping& Kan, Kai-Wen& Chen, Jia-Haur& Lin, Yung-Kai& Lin, Yung-Hao& Lin, Yung-Hsiang…[et al.]. Investigation of the Synergistic Effect of Brown Sugar, Longan, Ginger, and Jujube (Brown Sugar Longan Ginger Tea) on Antioxidation and Anti-Inflammation in In Vitro Models. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2020. Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1155803

Data Type

Journal Articles

Language

English

Notes

Includes bibliographical references

Record ID

BIM-1155803