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Supaporn Muchimapura

Intergrative Complementary Alternative Medicine Research and Development Group, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, 40002, Thailand

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Research ArticleOpen accessEvaluation of Acute Toxicity and Neuropharmacological Activities of PM-52Wipawee Thukhum-Mee, Jintanaporn Wattanathorn, Supaporn MuchimapuraThe neuropsychological disorders are increasing their importance nowadays. Unfortunately, the therapeutic efficacy is still not in satisfaction level. Therefore, the novel agents that are effective, safe, cheap and easy to approach are in required. Therefore, we aimed to determine the neuropharmacological activities of PM52, the novel herbal supplement. We had developed the PM52, a novel product comprising of Cissampelas pariera … …American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Vol. 8, Issue 2 · 27 May 2013 · 7,351 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessAnti-Stress Effects of Kaempferia parviflora in Immobilization Subjected RatsJintanaporn Wattanathorn, Terdthai Tong-un, Supaporn Muchimapura et al.It is well known that intense and prolonged stress can produce hippocampal neuronal damage and cognitive impairments, few studies have investigated possible ways to prevent its deleterious effects. Here, we investigated the neuroprotective effects of a Thai traditional herb, Kaempferia Parviflora (KP) extract, commonly known as Kra-Chai-Dum, on learning and memory loss and the induction of neurodegeneration in the hippocampus … …American Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Vol. 8, Issue 1 · 14 May 2013 · 8,677 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessACUTE TOXICITY STUDY OF TOMATO POMACE EXTRACT IN RODENTSupaporn Muchimapura, Terdthai Tong-Un, Jintanaporn Wattanathorn et al.Tomato and tomato products are considered to be healthy food for the human diet. Although tomatoes have been widely studied for their phenolic content, less emphasize has been laid on toxicological effect of this plant. Thus, the purpose of the present study is to determine the acute toxicity effect of Lycopersicon esculentum, or commonly known as tomato, was administered orally … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 13, Issue 1 · 24 Feb 2013 · 7,683 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessEvaluation of Thai Style Stretching Exercise on "Ruesi Dud Ton" on Physical Health and Oxidative Stress in Healthy VolunteerJintanaporn Wattanathorn, Tasanee Boonterm, Wipawee Thukhummee et al.Despite the health benefit reputation of Thai stretching exercise "Ruesi dud ton", no scientific evidence is available. Therefore, we aimed to determine the effect of Thai style stretching exercise on physical health and oxidative stress markers including Malondialdegyde (MDA) level and the activities of main scavenger enzymes including Superoxide Dismutase (SOD), Catalase (CAT) and Glutathione Peroxidase (GSH-Px). We had determined … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 12, Issue 4 · 22 Feb 2013 · 7,739 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessEfficacy Assessment of Kaempferia parviflora for the Management of Erectile DysfunctionPanakaporn Wannanon, Jintanaporn Wattanathorn, Terdthai Tong-Un et al.Age-related decline in erectile function is a noted phenomenon worldwide. A variety of medicinal plants have been identified as having strong aphrodisiac properties along with the ability to improve erectile functioning. Kaempferia Parviflora (KP) has famous as a Thai Viagra and use it to increase male impotency. However, there is limited scientific evidence regarding the efficacy of this herb on … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 12, Issue 4 · 4 Feb 2013 · 19,852 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessAcute and Subchronic Toxicity of Mulberry FruitsJintanaporn Wattanathorn, Wipawee Thukummee, Cholathip Thipkaew et al.At present, the application of phytomedicine worldwide is substantial increase. The data of the acute and subchronic toxicity studies on medicinal plants or fruits and vegetables used for medicinal purposes should be obtained in order to increase the confidence in its safety to human, particularly for the application as functional food. Despite the widely consumption of mulberry (Morus alba L, … …American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Vol. 7, Issue 3 · 19 Sep 2012 · 33,868 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessMoringa Oleifera Leaves Extract Attenuates Male Sexual DysfunctionWipawee Thukhammee, Supaporn Muchimapura, Sitthichai Iamsa-ard et al.Problem statement: At present, the novel agent that is effective, cheap and easy to approach for treating male sexual dysfunction is required due to the current poor therapeutic efficacy. Though Moringa oleifera is reputed for aphrodisiac activity in traditional folklore, no scientific evidence is available. Therefore, we aimed to determine the effect of M.oleifera leaves extract on male sexual behaviors … …Neuroscience International, Vol. 3, Issue 1 · 1 Sep 2012 · 32,897 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessMulberry Fruits Extract Mitigate Vascular DementiaPratchaya Kaewkaen, Jintanaporn Wattanathorn, Terdthai Thong-Un et al.To date, Vascular Dementia (VaD) is the second most commonly found dementia following Alzheimerï¿½s disease. Though VaD is still increasing its importance, the therapeutic efficacy is still not in satisfaction level. Therefore, the searching for an acceptable cheap and safe neuroprotective agent is in a great demand. Based on the neuroprotective and cognitive enhancing effects in alcohol neurotoxicity of mulberry … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 9, Issue 11 · 1 Sep 2012 · 6,967 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessThe Beneficial Effect of Asiaticoside on Experimental Neuropathy in Diabetic RatsChonlathip Thipkaew, Jintanaporn Wattanathorn, Supaporn MuchimapuraThough diabetic neuropathy produces high impact on quality of life, annual cost and morbidities, the therapeutic efficacy is still not in a satisfaction level. Based on the crucial role of oxidative stress on the pathophysiology of diabetic neuropathy and the improvement of this condition induced by antioxidant, we hypothesized that asiaticoside, a substance possessing antioxidant activity, could provide beneficial effect. … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 9, Issue 11 · 31 Aug 2012 · 7,051 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessThe Cognitive Enhancing Effect of Tomato PomaceWipawee Thukhammee, Jintanaporn Wattanathorn, Supaporn Muchimapura et al.Poor learning abilities and impaired memory are increasing their importance in accompany with the increased elderly population and stress exposure. Therefore, the development of cognitive enhancement is required. Recent findings showed that oxidative stress played the important role on the development of cognitive impairment in various conditions. Therefore the development of cognitive enhancer from vegetable possessing antioxidant is focused. The … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 9, Issue 11 · 31 Aug 2012 · 7,022 accessesView PDF Cite