Effects of KH-204 on the expression of heat shock protein 70 and germ cell apoptosis in infertility rat models.

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Consolidated Standards for Reporting Trials (CONSORT) are aimed to standardize clinical trial reporting. Our objective is to compare the quality of randomized clinical trials (RCTs) of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) published in 2005-2009 and 2011-2012 according to the current CONSORT statements and ...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Li J,Liu Z,Chen R,Hu D,Li W,Li X,Chen X,Huang B,Liao L

更新日期：2014-09-26 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:New Canadian policy to regulate natural health products (NHPs), such as herbs and vitamins were implemented on January 1st, 2004. We explored complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) practitioners' perceptions of how the new regulations may affect their practices and relationships with patients/consumers...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Moss K,Boon H,Ballantyne P,Kachan N

更新日期：2006-05-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The purpose of this study was to investigate the inhibitory effects of long-term electroacupuncture at BaiHui (DU20) and ZuSanLi (ST36) on cardiovascular remodeling in spontaneously hypertensive rats (SHR) and underlying mechanisms. METHODS:6-weeks-old SHR or Wistar male rats were randomly, divided into 6 g...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Huo ZJ,Li Q,Tian GH,Zhou CM,Wei XH,Pan CS,Yang L,Bai Y,Zhang YY,He K,Wang CS,Li ZG,Han JY

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Wenshen Jianpi recipe (WSJPR), a blended traditional Chinese medicine, is considered to have the possible beneficial effect on the progression of diabetic nephropathy (DN). This present study was designed to elucidate this protective activity in a rat model with streptozotocin (STZ)-induced DN and to explore...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Cao X,Wei R,Zhou J,Zhang X,Gong W,Jin T,Chen X

更新日期：2019-07-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Previous animal studies have shown that Curcuma longa (turmeric) improves liver function. Turmeric may thus be a promising ingredient in functional foods aimed at improving liver function. The purpose of the study is to investigate the hepatoprotective effect of fermented turmeric powder (FTP) on liver funct...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Kim SW,Ha KC,Choi EK,Jung SY,Kim MG,Kwon DY,Yang HJ,Kim MJ,Kang HJ,Back HI,Kim SY,Park SH,Baek HY,Kim YJ,Lee JY,Chae SW

更新日期：2013-03-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The present investigation was aimed at evaluating the hypoglycemic and hypolipidemic properties of the aqueous and methanolic extracts from Bersama engleriana leaves in streptozotocin/nicotinamide (STZ-NA)-induced type 2 diabetic rats. METHODS:Animals were orally treated for 4 consecutive weeks with Bersama...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Pierre W,Gildas AJ,Ulrich MC,Modeste WN,Benoît NT,Albert K

更新日期：2012-12-26 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Lung cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer related deaths worldwide. Marine microalgae are a source of biologically active compounds and are widely consumed as a nutritional supplement in East Asian countries. It has been reported that Chlorella or Chlorella extracts have various beneficial pharmacol...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Lin PY,Tsai CT,Chuang WL,Chao YH,Pan IH,Chen YK,Lin CC,Wang BY

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Our preliminary studies indicated that electroacupuncture (EA) at the ST36 and Ashi acupoints could promote regeneration of the rabbit gastrocnemius (GM) by improving microcirculation perfusion, promoting the recovery of myofiber structures, and inhibiting excessive fibrosis. However, the effects of EA on re...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Liu S,Wang R,Luo D,Xu Q,Xiao C,Lin P,Yu Z,Zhao X,Cai R,Ma J,Zhang Q,Wang Y

更新日期：2015-03-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Artemisia princeps Pamp (APP), Leonurus japonicas Houtt (LJH), and Gardenia jasminoides Ellis fruit (GJE) have been traditionally used in East Asia to treat women's diseases related to reproductive system. They may attenuate the deterioration of energy, lipid, glucose and bone metabolism by estrogen deficien...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Yang HJ,Kim MJ,Kwon DY,Moon BR,Kim AR,Kang S,Park S

更新日期：2016-05-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Consumption of plant-derived nutraceuticals and crude drugs in traditional medicine is widely believed to confer beneficial effects in thwarting the progression of cardiovascular diseases. Rhus tripartita (family Anacardiaceae) has been traditionally used to treat a wide range of ailments. METHODS:In the pr...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Shahat AA,Alsaid MS,Rafatullah S,Al-Sohaibani MO,Parvez MK,Al-Dosari MS,Exarchou V,Pieters L

更新日期：2016-09-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:On account of deterioration of chronic heart failure (CHF) and extensive exploration of Chinese herbal injections (CHIs), we performed a network meta-analysis to investigate the efficacy of CHIs (Huangqi injection, Shenfu injection, Shengmai injection, Shenmai injection, Shenqi Fuzheng injection, Yiqifumai i...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Wang KH,Wu JR,Zhang D,Duan XJ,Ni MW

更新日期：2018-01-31 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The effect and safety of catgut implantation at acupoints o treat allergic rhinitis (ICD-10 code J30.4) remain controversial. Here, we used a sham catgut implantation group to determine whether catgut implantation at acupoints is an effective and safe treatment for allergic rhinitis. METHODS:A randomized do...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Li X,Liu Y,Zhang Q,Xiang N,He M,Zhong J,Chen Q,Wang X

更新日期：2016-11-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Use of complementary medicine is common, consumer driven and usually outpatient focused. We wished to determine interest among the medical staff at a North Carolina academic medical center in integrating diverse therapies and services into comprehensive care. METHODS:We conducted a cross sectional on-line s...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Kemper KJ,Dirkse D,Eadie D,Pennington M

更新日期：2007-02-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The brain is secondarily harmed by pathological, physiological, and biological reactions that are caused by traumatic brain injury (TBI). Rhein, a significant composition of Rhubarb, is a well-known traditional Chinese treatment method and has a strong oxidation-resisting characteristic, but Rhein's mechanis...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Xu X,Lv H,Xia Z,Fan R,Zhang C,Wang Y,Wang D

更新日期：2017-03-07 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:The safety of Deltamethrin (DM) has been raised as a point of concern. The current investigation was envisaged to explore the responsiveness of oxidative stress parameters, DNA fragmentation and expression levels of TP53, cycloxygenase 2 (COX2) and cytochrome p4502E1 (CYP2E1) as toxicological endpoint in rat...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Galal MK,Khalaf AA,Ogaly HA,Ibrahim MA

更新日期：2014-12-02 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：BACKGROUNDS:Although the physical and mental enhancement effect of essential oils have been proved, the beneficial effect of essential oil in central fatigue remains unclear. In this study, we extracted essential oils from nine aromatic plants to make a compound essential oil, and detected the therapeutic effect of cen...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Han C,Li F,Tian S,Liu Y,Xiao H,Wu X,Zhang W,Zhang W,Mao M

更新日期：2018-11-26 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Free radicals have been implicated in the pathogenesis of diverse metabolic disorders including cancer. Therefore, fighting against free radicals has become an important strategy in the prevention or treatment of such diseases, in addition to direct or indirect anticancer chemotherapy. Sarcocephalus pobeguin...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Mfotie Njoya E,Munvera AM,Mkounga P,Nkengfack AE,McGaw LJ

更新日期：2017-04-04 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:In ancient times, plants were recognized for their medicinal properties. Later, the arrival of synthetic drugs pushed it to the backstage. However, from being merely used for food, plants are now been widely explored for their therapeutic value. The current study explores the potential of skin and flesh extr...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Louis XL,Murphy R,Thandapilly SJ,Yu L,Netticadan T

更新日期：2012-08-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Grape skin, a rich source of phytochemicals, has been reported to possess remarkable anti-obesity activity. Fatty acid synthase (FAS) is a key enzyme catalyzing the synthesis of fatty acid de novo, and has been considered as an anti-obesity target. To elucidate the anti-obesity mechanism of grape skin, we in...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Liang Y,Tian W,Ma X

更新日期：2013-12-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Ginkgo biloba extract (GbE) is used extensively by breast cancer patients undergoing treatment with Tamoxifen (TAM). Thus, the present study investigated the effects of GbE in female Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats bearing chemically-induced mammary tumors and receiving TAM. METHODS:Animals bearing mammary tumors ...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Dias MC,Furtado KS,Rodrigues MA,Barbisan LF

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Infertility is a common complication in diabetic men and experimental animals, mainly due to loss of germ cells by apoptotic cell death. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of aqueous and ethanol extracts of Dracaena arborea in streptozotocin-induced ultra-structural spermatogenic alterations i...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Wankeu-Nya M,Florea A,Bâlici S,Watcho P,Matei H,Kamanyi A

更新日期：2013-04-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Tinospora cordifolia (Guduchi or Amrita) is an important drug of Ayurvedic System of Medicine and found mention in various classical texts for the treatment of diseases such as jaundice, fever, diabetes, cancer and skin disease etc. In view of its traditional claims, antioxidant and anti-proliferative activi...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Polu PR,Nayanbhirama U,Khan S,Maheswari R

更新日期：2017-09-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Samsoeum has long been used in Korea and other Asian countries as a traditional medicine to treat various diseases. In the present study, we investigated the antiasthma effect of the herbal medicine Samsoeum water extract (SSEW) using an in vivo ovalbumin (OVA)-induced asthmatic model. METHODS:Female BALB/c...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Jeon WY,Shin IS,Shin HK,Lee MY

更新日期：2015-03-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Drug resistance in bacteria has become a global concern and the search for new antibacterial agents is urgent and ongoing. Endophytes provide an abundant reservoir of bioactive metabolites for medicinal exploitation, and an increasing number of novel compounds are being isolated from endophytic fungi. Ophiop...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Liang H,Xing Y,Chen J,Zhang D,Guo S,Wang C

更新日期：2012-11-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Mitochondrial dysfunction and oxidative stress are the main toxic events leading to dopaminergic neuronal death in Parkinson's disease (PD) and identified as vital objective for therapeutic intercession. This study investigated the neuro-protective effects of the demethoxycurcumin (DMC), a derivative of curc...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Ramkumar M,Rajasankar S,Gobi VV,Dhanalakshmi C,Manivasagam T,Justin Thenmozhi A,Essa MM,Kalandar A,Chidambaram R

更新日期：2017-04-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In traditional Chinese and Korean medicine, an aqueous extract derived from wood and bark of the Japanese spice bush Lindera obtusiloba (L.obtusiloba) is applied to treat inflammations and chronic liver diseases including hepatocellular carcinoma. We previously demonstrated anti-fibrotic effects of L.obtusil...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Freise C,Ruehl M,Erben U,Neumann U,Seehofer D,Kim KY,Trowitzsch-Kienast W,Stroh T,Zeitz M,Somasundaram R

更新日期：2011-05-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Leptospirosis, one of the most widespread zoonotic infectious diseases worldwide, is caused by spirochetes bacteria of the genus Leptospira. The present study examined inhibitory activity of purified xanthones and crude extracts from Garcinia mangostana against both non-pathogenic and pathogenic leptospira. ...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Seesom W,Jaratrungtawee A,Suksamrarn S,Mekseepralard C,Ratananukul P,Sukhumsirichart W

更新日期：2013-07-19 00:00:00