Rural Australian community pharmacists' views on complementary and alternative medicine: a pilot study.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Nausea and vomiting during pregnancy (NVP) affects two-thirds of pregnant women to varying degrees and over the years many modalities have been used to try to alleviate this often debilitating condition. There is a paucity of information in the literature about the use or efficacy of complementary and altern...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Hollyer T,Boon H,Georgousis A,Smith M,Einarson A

更新日期：2002-05-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:During recent years the market for homeopathic education media has increasingly diversified with old (books, seminars) and new media (video-seminars, pc-programs, homeo-wiki and internet-courses). However, little is known about homeopaths' preferences in using educational media and their requirements of this...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Escher M,Vollmar HC,Holling A,Raak C,Ostermann T

更新日期：2012-07-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Juglans regia has been found to exhibit significant anticancer activity against various human cancer cell lines. This study was undertaken to isolate the active chemical constituent (Juglone) and to investigate its cytotoxic activity along with its various analogs against different human cancer cell lines. ...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Zhang XB,Zou CL,Duan YX,Wu F,Li G

更新日期：2015-11-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Carica papaya leaf juice (CPLJ) was well known for its thrombocytosis activity in rodents and dengue patients. However, the effect of CPLJ treatment on other parameters that could contribute to dengue pathogenesis such as nonstructural protein 1 (NS1) production and viremia level have never been highlighted ...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Mohd Abd Razak MR,Mohmad Misnan N,Md Jelas NH,Norahmad NA,Muhammad A,Ho TCD,Jusoh B,Sastu UR,Zainol M,Wasiman MI,Muhammad H,Thayan R,Syed Mohamed AF

更新日期：2018-12-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a complex autoimmune disease mediated by an immune response to central nervous system antigens. Modern immunomodulatory therapies, however, do not ameliorate many of the symptoms, such as pain and depression. Patients thus seek alternative treatments, such as acupuncture, although ...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Quispe-Cabanillas JG,Damasceno A,von Glehn F,Brandão CO,Damasceno BP,Silveira WD,Santos LM

更新日期：2012-11-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Danqi pill (DQP) is one of the most widely prescribed formulas and has been shown to have remarkable protective effect on coronary heart disease (CHD). However, its regulatory effects on lipid metabolism disorders haven't been comprehensively studied so far. We aimed to explore the effects of DQP on Peroxiso...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Chang H,Wang Q,Shi T,Huo K,Li C,Zhang Q,Wang G,Wang Y,Tang B,Wang W,Wang Y

更新日期：2016-03-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Nuna Kadugu (NK), a Siddha medicine prepared from leaves and fruits of Morinda Pubescens, used for the treatment of various skin diseases. Though NK has been widely used for several decades, no scientific report was available on its safety. Present study was undertaken to demonstrate the oral toxicity of NK ...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Ramaswamy RS,Prathyusha N,Saranya R,Sumathy H,Mohanavalli KT,Priya RJ,Venkhatesh JR,Babu CS,Manickavasakam K,Thanikachalam S

更新日期：2012-10-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Liver disease is the major cause of serious health problem leading to morbidity and mortality worldwide and the problem has increased in search for hepatotherapeutic agents from plants. The present study was designed to compare the probable hepatoprotective activity of olive oil and N. sativa oil on CCl4 ind...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Al-Seeni MN,El Rabey HA,Zamzami MA,Alnefayee AM

更新日期：2016-11-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The skin is chronically exposed to endogenous and environmental pro-oxidant agents, leading to the harmful generation of reactive oxygen species. Antioxidant is vital substances which possess the ability to protect the body from damage cause by free radicals induce oxidative stress. Alpinia zerumbet, a tradi...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Chompoo J,Upadhyay A,Fukuta M,Tawata S

更新日期：2012-07-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Andrographis paniculata (Burm. f.) Nees (APN), a principal constituent of a famous traditional Chinese medicine Fukeqianjin tablet which is used for the treatment of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), has been reported to have anti-inflammatory effect in vitro. However, whether it has pharmacological effect ...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Zou W,Xiao Z,Wen X,Luo J,Chen S,Cheng Z,Xiang D,Hu J,He J

更新日期：2016-11-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The efficacy of natural products (NPs) is being evaluated using randomized controlled trials (RCTs) with increasing frequency, yet a search of the literature did not identify a widely accepted critical appraisal instrument developed specifically for use with NPs. The purpose of this project was to develop an...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Jurgens T,Whelan AM,MacDonald M,Lord L

更新日期：2009-04-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pleurotus sajor-caju (P. sajor-caju) has been extremely useful in the prevention of diabetes mellitus due to its low fat and high soluble fiber content for thousands of years. Insulin resistance is a key component in the development of diabetes mellitus which is caused by inflammation. In this study, we aime...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Kanagasabapathy G,Kuppusamy UR,Abd Malek SN,Abdulla MA,Chua KH,Sabaratnam V

更新日期：2012-12-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Complementary traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has been used to treat patients with cerebral palsy (CP). However, large-scale surveys examining its use in the treatment of CP and associated disorders are lacking. METHODS:We enrolled 11,218 patients ≤ 18 years of age with CP in the Taiwanese National Healt...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Liao HH,Yen HR,Muo CH,Lee YC,Wu MY,Chou LW,Sun MF,Chang TT

更新日期：2017-03-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Astragalus polysaccharides (APS) are active constituents of Astragalus membranaceus. They have been widely studied, especially with respect to their immunopotentiating properties, their ability to counteract the side effects of chemotherapeutic drugs, and their anticancer properties. However, the mechanism b...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Tian QE,De Li H,Yan M,Cai HL,Tan QY,Zhang WY

更新日期：2012-07-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Traditional, complementary and alternative medicine (TCAM) is seen as a way to provide healthcare in both developed and developing countries across the world. In Cambodia, there is a long tradition of using TCAM. However, scant studies have been conducted on the extent of Cambodian TCAM use and how it intera...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Pearson H,Fleming T,Chhoun P,Tuot S,Brody C,Yi S

更新日期：2018-04-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has been used to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) for many years. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of the comprehensive therapy based on the three common TCM patterns in stable COPD patients. METHODS:A four-center, open-label randomize...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Li SY,Li JS,Wang MH,Xie Y,Yu XQ,Sun ZK,Ma LJ,Zhang W,Zhang HL,Cao F,Pan YC

更新日期：2012-10-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:CAM use is widespread, especially among patients with diabetes. The Gulf States have a high prevalence of diabetes, alongside a long tradition of CAM use. The aim of this study is to establish the prevalence of CAM use among patients with diabetes mellitus in Bahrain and to examine the characteristics of the...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Khalaf AJ,Whitford DL

更新日期：2010-07-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Increased platelet aggregation is implicated in the pathogenesis of ischemic stroke and anti-platelet strategy may contribute to its therapy. Panaxatriol saponin (PTS), the main components extracted from Panax notoginseng, has been shown to be efficacious in the prevention and treatment of ischemic stroke in...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Qi H,Huang Y,Yang Y,Dou G,Wan F,Zhang W,Yang H,Wang L,Wu C,Li L

更新日期：2016-06-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Comorbidity of musculoskeletal (MSK) and mental health (MH) problems is common but challenging to treat using conventional approaches. Integration of conventional with complementary approaches (CAM) might help address this challenge. Integration can aim to transform biomedicine into a new health paradigm or ...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Sharp D,Lorenc A,Feder G,Little P,Hollinghurst S,Mercer S,MacPherson H

更新日期：2018-10-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Complementary and Alternative Medicine use and how it impacts health care utilization in the United States Military is not well documented. Using data from the Millennium Cohort Study we describe the characteristics of CAM users in a large military population and document their health care needs over a 12-mo...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： White MR,Jacobson IG,Smith B,Wells TS,Gackstetter GD,Boyko EJ,Smith TC,Millennium Cohort Study Team.

更新日期：2011-04-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pain and anxiety occurring from cardiovascular disease are associated with long-term health risks. Integrative medicine (IM) therapies reduce pain and anxiety in small samples of hospitalized cardiovascular patients within randomized controlled trials; however, practice-based effectiveness research has been ...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Johnson JR,Crespin DJ,Griffin KH,Finch MD,Rivard RL,Baechler CJ,Dusek JA

更新日期：2014-12-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In our previous studies, it was evident that the dichloromethane-methanol (1:1 v/v) stem barks extract of Polyscias fulva and fractions (ethyl acetate, n-butanol and residue) demonstrated interesting antidermatophytic activities. So, as a continuity of that, this work aimed at identifying active principles w...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Njateng GS,Du Z,Gatsing D,Nanfack Donfack AR,Feussi Talla M,Kamdem Wabo H,Tane P,Mouokeu RS,Luo X,Kuiate JR

更新日期：2015-02-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although many physiological functions of Coprinus comatus have been reported, there has been no report on the antinociceptive activity of Coprinus comatus. Therefore, the objective of the present study is to demonstrate the production, isolation, and biological properties of triglycerides (TFC) of the fermen...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Ren J,Shi JL,Han CC,Liu ZQ,Guo JY

更新日期：2012-04-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Threatened miscarriage involves vaginal bleeding in a pregnancy that remains viable. This is a common early pregnancy complication with increased risk factors for early pregnancy loss, preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM), preterm delivery, low birth weight babies and maternal antepartum haemorrhag...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Betts D,Smith CA,Hannah DG

更新日期：2012-03-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) patients are increasingly using herbal remedies due to the fact that sticking to the therapeutic regimens is becoming awkward. However, studies towards herbal medicine use by diabetic patients is scarce in Ethiopia. Therefore, the aim of the current study was to explore the pr...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Mekuria AB,Belachew SA,Tegegn HG,Ali DS,Netere AK,Lemlemu E,Erku DA

更新日期：2018-03-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia) has attracted the focus of researchers owing to its excellent anti-diabetic action. The beneficial effect of Momordica charantia on heart has been reported by in vitro and in vivo studies. However the developmental toxicity or potential risk of M. charantia on fetus heart d...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Khan MF,Abutaha N,Nasr FA,Alqahtani AS,Noman OM,Wadaan MAM

更新日期：2019-07-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pyrexia, algesia and inflammation are associated with several pathological conditions. Synthetic drugs available for the treatment of these conditions cause multiple unwanted effects. Several studies are ongoing worldwide to find natural healing agents with better safety profile. The current study was thus a...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Muhammad N,Saeed M,Khan H

更新日期：2012-05-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Evidence suggests yoga is a safe and effective intervention for the management of physical and psychosocial symptoms associated with musculoskeletal conditions. However, heterogeneity in the components and reporting of clinical yoga trials impedes both the generalization of study results and the replication ...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Ward L,Stebbings S,Sherman KJ,Cherkin D,Baxter GD

更新日期：2014-06-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cancer-related fatigue is one of the most common symptoms experienced by cancer patients, and it diminishes their quality of life. However, there is currently no confirmed standard treatment for cancer-related fatigue, and thus, many patients who suffer cancer-related fatigue seek complementary and alternati...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Kim M,Kim JE,Lee HY,Kim AR,Park HJ,Kwon OJ,Kim EJ,Park YC,Seo BK,Cho JH,Kim JH

更新日期：2017-07-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUNDS:Inflammation is recognized as the key pathological mechanism of type 2 diabetes. The hypoglyceamic effects of berberine (BBR) are related to the inhibition of the inflammatory response, but the mechanism is not completely clear. METHODS:The inflammatory polarization of Raw264.7 cells and primary peritoneal...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Gong J,Li J,Dong H,Chen G,Qin X,Hu M,Yuan F,Fang K,Wang D,Jiang S,Zhao Y,Huang W,Huang Z,Lu F

更新日期：2019-11-19 00:00:00