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Editorial

Quality study needs innovation
Chang-xiao Liu

Review

1. Daphnane-type diterpenes from genus Daphne and their anti-tumor activity
Zi-lin Hou, Guo-dong Yao, Shao-jiang Song

2. A review of lignans from genus Kadsura and their spectrum characteristics
Liu Zhang, Yan-zhe Jia, Bin Li, Cai-yun Peng, ... Chang-xiao Liu

3. Sesquiterpene lactones of Aucklandia lappa: Pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, toxicity, and structure–activity relationship
Xin-nan Liu, Hui-min Li, Shu-ping Wang, Jing-ze Zhang, Dai-lin Liu

4. Identification and verification of effective components of Huanghuai for dysfunctional uterine bleeding based on network pharmacology and molecular docking
Yun-xiu Yao, Yu-ling Xu, Bo-wen Liu, Hui Yang, ... Tao Liu

5. Network pharmacology unveils spleen-fortifying effect of Codonopsis Radix on different gastric diseases based on theory of “same treatment for different diseases” in traditional Chinese medicine
Ru-pu He, Zheng Jin, Ru-yun Ma, Fang-di Hu, Jian-ye Dai

6. Hypoglycemic effects of Tibetan medicine Huidouba in STZ-induced diabetic mice and db/db mice
Ying-hui Bai, Dong-xu Shi, Hong-yu Lu, Kun-bao Yang, ... Zong-ran Pang

7. A six-herb Chinese medicine composition ointment as a promising candidate for treatment of hypertrophic scars
Zu-hua Wang, Xue-yan Sun, Jiao-jiao Zhang, Francesca Giampieri, ... Ying Zhou

8. Chrysophanol localizes in mitochondria to promote cell death through upregulation of mitochondrial cyclophilin D in HepG2 cells
Yu Xie, Ling Zhang, Yuan-yuan Li, Dian He, Li-fang Zheng

9. Co-cultured adventitious roots of Echinacea pallida and Echinacea purpurea inhibit lipopolysaccharide-induced inflammation via MAPK pathway in mouse peritoneal macrophages
Ming-zhi Fan, Xiao-han Wu, Xue-feng Li, Xuan-chun Piao, ... Mei-lan Lian

10. Traditional Chinese herbal medicine Astragalus Radix and its effects on intestinal absorption of aconite alkaloids in rats
Xin-li Liang, Miao-miao Ji, Lai Chen, Ye Liao, ... Danny W. Wilson

11. Evaluation of anti-inflammatory and anti-arthritic property of ethanolic extract of Clitoria ternatea
K.P. Swathi, Saravanan Jayaram, Deepa Sugumar, Emdormi Rymbai

12. Insights for integrative medicinal potentials of Ethiopian Kale (Brassica carinata): Investigation of antibacterial, antioxidant potential and phytocompounds composition of its leaves
Kamaraj Murugesan, Kidist Mulugeta, Eyosias Hailu, Worku Tamene, Sangilimuthu Alagar Yadav

13. Tetrahydroxystilbene glucoside protects against sodium azide-induced mitochondrial dysfunction in human neuroblastoma cells
Ru-yi Zhang, Xu Zhang, Lan Zhang, Yan-chuan Wu, ... Lin Li

14. Collagen derived species-specific peptides for distinguishing donkey-hide gelatin (Asini Corii Colla)
Shuo Cai, Ke-xuan Zhao, Meng-tong Jiang, Shu-ying Han, ... Rui Liu

15. Suitable soil moisture contents for water use efficiency and saponins accumulation in Panax notoginseng
Yu-jie Zheng, Peng-guo Xia, Hong-guang Zhao, Jian-fen Zheng, ... Kai-jing Yan

16. Formulation optimization and characterization of transdermal film of curcumin by response surface methodology
Priyanka Kriplani, Kumar Guarve, Uttam Singh Baghel

17. Corrigendum to “Neuroprotective effect of Sanqi Tongshuan Tablets on sequelae post-stroke in rats” [Chinese Herbal Medicines 11 (2019) 45–51]
Wei-ting Wang, Chun-hua Hao, Shao-xiang Zhang, Xiang-hua Zhang, ... Li-da Tang

18. Corrigendum to “Monitoring unbound warfarin in drug combination therapy by pharmacokinetics and fluorospectrometry” [Chinese Herbal Medicines 11 (2019) 92–97]
Jia-ding Guo, Ying-yue Zhang, Yan Huo, Yan-xu Chang, ... Jia Hao

19. Corrigendum to “Ginsenoside Rd improves behavioral impairment of rats with acute plateau status by modulating synaptic plasticity” [Chinese Herbal Medicines 11 (2019) 438–441]
Hong-bo Luo, Yun Li, Xiang-qun Shi, Chun-sheng Xi

20. Corrigendum to “Metabolic profiling of icaritin in rats using UHPLC-Q/TOF-MS” [Chinese Herbal Medicines 11 (2019) 185–191]
Tong Wang, Xin-chi Feng, Li-qin Ding, Kun Wang, ... Feng Qiu

21. Corrigendum to “Effects of Raphani Semen on anti-fatigue and pharmacokinetics of Panax ginseng ” Chinese Herbal Medicines 11 2019 308–313
Jian-bo Chen, Mei-jia Li, Li-xue Chen, Yin-shi Sun

22. Corrigendum to “Antiobesity and antihyperlipodemic effect of Ixora coccinea on Triton X-100 induced hyperlipidemia in rats: An approach to evaluate asymmetrical temperature distribution analysis using thermography” [Chinese Herbal Medicines 11 (2019) 326–331]
Sidhra Syed Zameer Ahmed, Syed Zameer Ahmed Khader, Krishnaveni Radhakrishnan, Vanmathi Marimuthu, ... Manimaran Vetrivel

23. Corrigendum to “Effects and mechanism of total phenols of Magnolia officinalis combined with Maijunan Tablets on blood pressure of spontaneous hypertensive rats” [Chinese Herbal Medicines 11 (2019) 177–184]
Ming-li Zhu, Wei Wang, Feng Qin, Yong Chen

24. Corrigendum to “Selection of quality markers of Jasminum amplexicaule based on its anti-diarrheal and anti-inflammatory activities: Effect-target affiliation-traceability-pharmacokinetics strategy” [Chinese Herbal Medicines 11 (2019) 379–386]
Ai-li Xu, Bu-ming Liu, Dong-mei Sun, Xiao-li Bi, ... Ping Ding

25. Corrigendum to “Long-term consumption of virgin coconut (Cocos nucifera) oil diet impairs learning and memory in CD1 mice” [Chinese Herbal Medicines 12 (2020) 414–420]
Sunday A. Bisong, Clement O. Nku, Olushola A. Sanya, Sunday O. Ita, ... Favour E. Abuo

26. Corrigendum to “Effects of total iridoid glycosides of Picrorhiza scrophulariiflora against non-alcoholic steatohepatitis rats induced by high-fat and high-sugar diet through regulation of lipid metabolism” [Chin Herb Med 12 (2019) 67–72]
Xu Xu, Wei-ting Wang, Zhuan-you Zhao, Wen-gong Xi, ... Li-da Tang

27. Corrigendum to “Phytochemical analysis and antifertility potential of Cynodon dactylon in female Wistar rats: A herbal approach towards contraception” [Chin Herb Med 12 (2020) 281–288]
Arati Malpani, Nitin Mahurkar, Urmila Aswar

28. Corrigendum to “Quantitative determination of multi-class bioactive constituents for quality assessment of ten Anoectochilus, four Goodyera and one Ludisia species in China” [Chinese Herbal Medicines 12 (2020) 430–439]
Yan-bin Wu, Meng-chao Peng, Chao Zhang, Jian-guo Wu, ... Cheng-jian Zheng