AIM　The purpose is to examine the chemical constituents in the fruits of Terminalia chebula. METHODS　Using combined chromatographies over silica gel, Diaion HP-20, Toyopearl HW-40 and MCI gel CHP -20P to purify the constituents of Terminalia chebula, and identifying their structures on the basis of spectroscopic and chemical evidence were purified. RESULTS　Twenty one hydrolyzable tannins and related polyphenols were characterized, here reports eight of them: 2,3-(S)-HHDP-D-glucose, 3,6-di-O-galloyl-D-glucose, 6-O-galloyl-D-glucose, (-)-shikimide 4-O-gallate, (-)-shikimic acid 3-O-gallate+(-)-shikimic acid 5-O-gallate, methyl gallate and 1,2,6-tri-O-galloyl-β-D-glucose were reported. CONCLUSION　The above eight polyphenols were obtained from myrobalans for the first time.

Objective To assess the efficacy and safety of intensive pulse light (IPL) device for facial rejuvenation and the treatment of hyperpigmented lesions, facial telangiectasias, acne vulgaris and hair removal. Methods One hundred females who claim to improve their skin texture, hair re-moval and patients with hyperpigmented lesions, facial telangiectasias and acne vulgaris were treated with IPL device. Patients received five treatments with the time interval of 3 weeks to 1 month. Pho-tographs were assessed 1 month after the last treatment. Results For facial skin texture, the total im-provement were scored 100 %. For hyperpigmented lesions and facial telangiectasias, the total im-provement reached to 90%. For ache vulgaris, the total improvement reached to 75 %. For hair re-moval, the total improvement was 95 %. Conclusion The IPL device is an effective and safe modality for the improvement of skin texture, hyperpigmented lesions, facial telangiectasias and hair removal, and a novel modality for the treatment of acne vulgaris.

Objective To observe the effect of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) on dysphagia after stroke. Methods From October, 2017 to March, 2018, 60 stroke patients with dysphagia were randomly divided into control group (n = 30) and experimental group (n = 30). Both groups received routine swallowing training, while the experimental group received MBCT in addition, for eight weeks. They were investigated the compliance, and assessed with Kubota Drinking Water Test (KDWT) and Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) before and after intervention. Results The compliance improved in the experimental group after intervention (χ2 = 19.000, P < 0.001), and it was better in the experimental group than in the control group (χ2 = 8.044, P < 0.05). While the scores of KDWT improved in both groups (Z > 1.970, P < 0.05), and improved more in the experimental group than in the control group (Z = -2.093, P < 0.05); the scores of HADS improved in both groups (t > 9.510, P < 0.001), the total scores and the subscale scores of anxiety and depression improved more in the experimental group than in the control group (t > 2.133, P < 0.05). Conclusion MBCT could increase the compliance in swallowing training for stroke patients with dysphagia to improve their swallowing function, anxiety and depression .