Screening of anti-dengue activity in methanolic extracts of medicinal plants.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Stem bark of Luehea ochrophylla (L. ochrophylla) is used by the traditional Brazilian medicine for treatment of rheumatic diseases and tumors. This study aimed to investigate inhibition of acute and chronic inflammations and cytotoxic activity of extracts, fractions, and isolated compounds from L. ochrophyll...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Araújo CRR,de Melo Silva T,Dos Santos MG,Ottoni MHF,de Souza Fagundes EM,de Sousa Fontoura H,de Melo GEBA,de Carvalho Alcântara AF

更新日期：2019-10-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Sonchus asper (L.) Hill, (Asteraceae) is used in Pakistan as a traditional ("folk") medicine for the treatment of hormonal disorders and oxidative stress. The present study was aimed to evaluate the efficacy of Sonchus asper (L.) Hill, (Asteraceae) methanolic extract (SAME) on hormonal dysfunction in thyroid...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Khan RA

更新日期：2012-10-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Increase oxidative trauma is the main cause behind Cisplatin (CP) induced cardiotoxicity which restricts its clinical application as anti-neoplastic prescription. Acacia hydaspica is a natural shrub with diverse bioactivities. Acacia hydaspica ethyl acetate extract (AHE) ameliorated drug-induced cardiotoxici...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Afsar T,Razak S,Almajwal A,Shabbir M,Khan MR

更新日期：2019-07-23 00:00:00

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:Main concerns for lactating women about medications include the safety of their breastfed infants and the potential effects of medication on quantity and quality of breast milk. While medicine treatments include conventional and complementary medicines, most studies to date have focused on evaluating the saf...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Sim TF,Sherriff J,Hattingh HL,Parsons R,Tee LB

更新日期：2013-11-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In the present investigation, the effect of Curcuma longa (Cl) and Ocimum sanctum (Os) on myocardial apoptosis and cardiac function was studied in an ischemia and reperfusion (I-R) model of myocardial injury. METHODS:Wistar albino rats were divided into four groups and orally fed saline once daily (sham, co...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Mohanty I,Arya DS,Gupta SK

更新日期：2006-02-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Sea buckthorn (Elaeagnus rhamnoides (L.) A. Nelson, SBT) is a valuable plant because of its medical and therapeutic potential. Different bioactive compounds in SBT berries are of special interest to various researchers. However, not only sea buckthorn berries, but also leaves of this plant (both fresh and dr...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Skalski B,Kontek B,Lis B,Olas B,Grabarczyk Ł,Stochmal A,Żuchowski J

更新日期：2019-06-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Tai Chi Chuan (TCC) is known to be a good calisthenics for people. This study examined the relationship between pulse harmonics and autonomic nervous modulation in TCC practitioners. METHODS:Power spectral measures of right pulse wave and heart rate variability (HRV) measures were compared between TCC pract...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Lu WA,Chen YS,Kuo CD

更新日期：2016-02-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The leaves of Leea indica (Vitaceae), commonly known as 'Huo Tong Shu' in Malaysia, have been traditionally used as natural remedy in folk medicine by the locals. The current study reports the outcome of antioxidant and cytotoxic investigation of L. indica leaves. To the best of our knowledge, this is the fi...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Reddy NS,Navanesan S,Sinniah SK,Wahab NA,Sim KS

更新日期：2012-08-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Royal jelly (RJ) has been used traditionally for dietary, cosmetic and health purposes for a long time in different parts of the world. Scientific studies have also shown its numerous health-promoting properties including hypoglycemic and anti-hypercholesterolemic action. In this study, we investigated the a...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Pandeya PR,Lamichhane R,Lee KH,Kim SG,Lee DH,Lee HK,Jung HJ

更新日期：2019-01-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Tangshen Formula (TSF) is a traditional Chinese medicine for the treatment of diabetic kidney disease (DKD). Liver-type fatty acid binding protein (L-FABP) is expressed in various tissues, including the kidney, where it is known as urinary L-FABP. Other studies demonstrated that urinary L-FABP may be a usefu...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Yang X,Zhang B,Lu X,Yan M,Wen Y,Zhao T,Li P

更新日期：2016-07-26 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Aging is an inevitable process for all living organisms. During this process reactive oxygen species generation is increased which leads to the activation of hyaluronidase, collagenase and elastase, which can further contribute to skin aging. Four southern African medicinal plants; Clerodendrum glabrum, Scho...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Ndlovu G,Fouche G,Tselanyane M,Cordier W,Steenkamp V

更新日期：2013-11-05 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: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:Brazilian green propolis is produced by mixing secretions from Africanized honey bees with exudate, mainly from Baccharis dracunculifolia. Brazilian propolis is especially rich in flavonoids and cinammic acid derivatives, and it has been widely used in folk medicine owing to its anti-inflammatory, anti-viral...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Kitamura H,Saito N,Fujimoto J,Nakashima KI,Fujikura D

更新日期：2018-05-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Protein kinase C regulates various cellular processes including cell proliferation, cell adhesion, apoptosis, angiogenesis, invasion, and metastasis. Activation of different PKC isozymes results in distinct cellular responses. Novel PKCs are mainly involved in apoptotic process. Atypical PKC subfamily plays ...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Mishra S,Vinayak M

更新日期：2015-08-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The extracts of the ten selected Sri Lankan medicinal plants have been traditionally used in the treatment of inflammatory mediated diseases. The extracts were investigated for anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant potential in vitro to identify bio-active extracts for further chemical characterization. METHOD...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Perera HDSM,Samarasekera JKRR,Handunnetti SM,Weerasena OVDSJ,Weeratunga HD,Jabeen A,Choudhary MI

更新日期：2018-10-03 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:Previous studies have revealed that gypenosides (GPS) improve the symptoms of anxiety disorders in a 1-methyl-4-phenyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridine (MPTP)-lesioned rat model of Parkinson's disease (PD). The present study aimed to investigate the effects of GPS on memory deficits in an MPTP-lesioned mouse model...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Zhao TT,Kim KS,Shin KS,Park HJ,Kim HJ,Lee KE,Lee MK

更新日期：2017-09-06 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:Bacteria have developed resistance to most of the current antibiotics. There is evidence suggesting that plant-derived compounds have a potential for interacting with biological processes. One of the plants commonly used in African ethnomedicine is Vernonia adoensis from the Asteraceae family. The leaves of ...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Mozirandi W,Tagwireyi D,Mukanganyama S

更新日期：2019-09-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although integrative medicine is gaining increasing attention and is claiming more and more its place in modern health care, it still plays a marginal role in conventional maternity care. The present study aims to examine the patterns of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) use and the demand for int...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Schürger N,Klein E,Hapfelmeier A,Kiechle M,Paepke D

更新日期：2018-06-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The prevalence of functional constipation (FC) is 3-27%, and FC has been reported to cause discomfort in daily life and various complications. The treatment for FC depends on laxatives, and thus, effective and non-toxic alternative treatments are needed. METHODS:We conducted a randomised, sham-controlled pa...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Lee HY,Kwon OJ,Kim JE,Kim M,Kim AR,Park HJ,Cho JH,Kim JH,Choi SM

更新日期：2018-06-15 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: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:Pseudomonas aeruginosa has become a main cause of Gram-negative infection, particularly in patients with compromised immunity. High rates of resistance to antibiotics are associated with nosocomial infections caused by P. aeruginosa strains. The search for novel antimicrobials has been necessitated by the em...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Mombeshora M,Mukanganyama S

更新日期：2019-11-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Periodontitis has been implicated as a risk factor for metabolic disorders associated with insulin resistance. Recently, we have demonstrated that orally administered Porphyromonas gingivalis, a representative periodontopathic bacterium, induces endotoxemia via reduced gut barrier function coupled with chang...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Nakajima M,Arimatsu K,Minagawa T,Matsuda Y,Sato K,Takahashi N,Nakajima T,Yamazaki K

更新日期：2016-08-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Preparations from anthroposophical medicine (AM) are clinically used to treat inflammatory disorders. We wanted to investigate effects of a selection of AM medications for parenteral use in cell-based systems in vitro. METHODS:Colchicum officinale tuber D3, Mandragora D3, Rosmarinus officinale 5% and Bryoph...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Gründemann C,Diegel C,Sauer B,Garcia-Käufer M,Huber R

更新日期：2015-07-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:With the emergence of strains resistant to conventional antibiotics, it is important to carry studies using alternative methods to control these microorganisms causing important infections, such as the use of products of plant origin that has demonstrated effective antimicrobial activity besides biocompatibi...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： de Oliveira JR,de Castro VC,das Graças Figueiredo Vilela P,Camargo SE,Carvalho CA,Jorge AO,de Oliveira LD

更新日期：2013-08-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Medical students have consistently expressed interest in learning about alternative healing modalities, especially herbal and natural products. To fill this void in medical education at our institution, a novel elective was developed and implemented for fourth year medical students. This herbal/natural produ...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Karpa K

更新日期：2012-05-22 00:00:00