Potential biological efficacy of Pinus plant species against oxidative, inflammatory and microbial disorders.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cedrus deodara (Roxb.) Loud (normally called as deodar), one out of four species in the genus Cedrus, exhibits widely biological activities. The Cedrus deodara total lignans from the pine needles (CTL) were extracted. The aim of the study was to investigate the anticancer potential of the CTL on A549 cell li...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Shi X,Du R,Zhang J,Lei Y,Guo H

更新日期：2019-10-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Natural products play a significant role in human health in relation to the prevention and treatment of inflammatory conditions. One of the plants with great medicinal potentials is Diospyros kaki which is mainly cultivated in Asian countries including Korea, Japan, and China. Astringent D. kaki is a wild sp...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Choi J,Kim MJ,Komakech R,Jung H,Kang Y

更新日期：2019-09-23 00:00:00

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:In Pakistan Fagonia olivieri (Zygophyllaceae) is commonly used in the indigenous system of medicine for treatment of conditions like diabetes, cancer, fever, asthma, toothache, stomach troubles and kidney disorders. This study evaluated the crude methanol extract of F. olivieri (FOM) and its derived fraction...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Rashid U,Khan MR,Jan S,Bokhari J,Shah NA

更新日期：2013-07-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Alternanthera sessilis is a popular vegetable and used in traditional medicinal practice of Bangladesh and other parts of Asia to relive tiredness, laziness, and sleeps as well as pain and inflammation. However, no report was found on the neuropharmacological and analgesic activity of this plant to-date. Pre...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Mondal H,Saha S,Awang K,Hossain H,Ablat A,Islam MK,Jahan IA,Sadhu SK,Hossain MG,Shilpi JA,Uddin SJ

更新日期：2014-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Annona muricata (A. muricata) is widely distributed in Asia, Africa and South America. Different parts of this plant are used to treat several diseases in Cameroon. The aim of this study is to determine the in vitro anti-proliferative effects and apoptotic events of A. muricata extracts on HL-60 cells as wel...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Pieme CA,Kumar SG,Dongmo MS,Moukette BM,Boyoum FF,Ngogang JY,Saxena AK

更新日期：2014-12-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Keloid is a type of scar which extends beyond the boundaries of the original wound. It can spread to the surrounding skin by invasion. The use of Tualang honey is a possible approach for keloid treatment. The objective of this study was to determine the antiproliferative effect of methanolic extraction of Tu...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Nurul Syazana MS,Halim AS,Gan SH,Shamsuddin S

更新日期：2011-09-26 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Edible insects, including Oxya chinensis sinuosa Mishchenko (Oc), which is consumed as food in Asia, are considered as a human food shortage alternative, and also as a preventive measure against environmental destruction. Ultraviolet B (UVB) irradiation, which causes skin photodamage, is considered as an ext...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Im AR,Park I,Ji KY,Lee JY,Kim KM,Na M,Chae S

更新日期：2019-10-28 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:Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) is increasingly popular with cancer patients and yet information provision or discussion about CAM by health professionals remains low. Previous research suggests that patients may fear clinicians' 'disapproval' if they raise the subject of CAM, and turn to other ...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Evans M,Shaw A,Thompson EA,Falk S,Turton P,Thompson T,Sharp D

更新日期：2007-08-04 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:Tianshu capsule (TSC), a formula of traditional Chinese medicine, has been widely used in clinical practice for prophylactic treatment of headaches in China. However, former clinical trials of TSC were small, and lack of a standard set of diagnostic criteria to enroll patients. The study was conducted to re-...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Yu S,Ran Y,Xiao W,Tang W,Zhao J,Chen W,Zhuang H,Ouyang C,Lin H,Liu D,Chen T,Huang H,Wang B,Hao Y,Yan Z,Zhao S,Wang Y,Ni J,Wang C,Ding W,Li G,Cao J,Tian S

更新日期：2019-12-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Rubiaceae family has played a significant role in drug discovery by providing molecules with potential use as templates for the development of therapeutic drugs. This study was designed to study the in vitro synergistic effect of six Rubiaceae species in combination with a known anti-TB drug. The antioxi...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Aro AO,Dzoyem JP,Eloff JN,McGaw LJ

更新日期：2016-10-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Endophytes, which reside in plant tissues, have the potential to produce novel metabolites with immense benefits for health industry. Cytotoxic and antimicrobial activities of endophytic fungi isolated from Bacopa monnieri (L.) Pennell were investigated. METHODS:Endophytic fungi were isolated from the Bacop...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Katoch M,Singh G,Sharma S,Gupta N,Sangwan PL,Saxena AK

更新日期：2014-02-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Gualou Xiebai Decoction (GXD) is a well-known traditional Chinese recipe. It has been used to treat cardiovascular disorders for nearly two thousand years. But there is a lack of reports on cardiac fibrosis and underlying mechanism. METHODS:Myocardial infarction was performed by ligation of left anterior de...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Ding YF,Peng YR,Shen H,Shu L,Wei YJ

更新日期：2016-02-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Tai Chi (TC) is a mind-body exercise that shows potential as an effective and safe intervention for preventing fall-related fractures in the elderly. Few randomized trials have simultaneously evaluated TC's potential to reduce bone loss and improve fall-predictive balance parameters in osteopenic women. MET...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Wayne PM,Kiel DP,Buring JE,Connors EM,Bonato P,Yeh GY,Cohen CJ,Mancinelli C,Davis RB

更新日期：2012-01-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In-depth information of potential drug-herb interactions between warfarin and herbal compounds with suspected anticoagulant blood thinning effects is needed to raise caution of concomitant administration. The current study aimed to investigate the impact of co-administration of pomegranate peel and guava lea...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Alnaqeeb M,Mansor KA,Mallah EM,Ghanim BY,Idkaidek N,Qinna NA

更新日期：2019-01-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:JSOG-6 is used as a traditional medicine to relieve the symptoms associated with inflammation, rheumatism, and osteoporosis in Korea. In the present study, we investigated the effects of JSOG-6 on bone loss prevention both in in vitro and in vivo as well as its underlying mechanism of action. METHODS:Protec...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Chung HJ,Cho L,Shin JS,Lee J,Ha IH,Park HJ,Lee SK

更新日期：2014-06-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Moxibustion (a type of Chinese medicine which involves burning a herb close to the skin) has been used to correct a breech presentation. Evidence of effectiveness and safety from systematic reviews is encouraging although significant heterogeneity has been found among trials. We assessed the feasibility of c...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Do CK,Smith CA,Dahlen H,Bisits A,Schmied V

更新日期：2011-09-26 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Approximately 11% of the German population are convinced that certain moon phases and moon signs may impact their health and the onset and clinical course of diseases. Before elective surgery, a considerable number of patients look to optimize the timing of the procedure based on the lunar cycle. Especially ...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Kleespies A,Mikhailov M,Khalil PN,Pratschke S,Khandoga A,Stangl M,Illner WD,Angele MK,Jauch KW,Guba M,Werner J,Rentsch M

更新日期：2017-09-04 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:To extract, purify, and identify the effective constituents of aqueous extract of Fructus Chebulae Immaturus, and analyze the bactericidal effects of total tannins. METHODS:Preparative thin layer chromatography and semi-preparative high performance liquid chromatography were used to isolate and purify the t...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Li K,Lin Y,Li B,Pan T,Wang F,Yuan R,Ji J,Diao Y,Wang S

更新日期：2016-07-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In Shaanxi province, China, the aqueous extract of Rubia cordifolia's aerial part (AERCAP) is traditionally used to manage diarrhea. However, there is no scientific evidence to verify the safety and efficacy of its use. The aim of this study was to investigate the anti-diarrheal and anti-inflammatory effects...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Gong XP,Sun YY,Chen W,Guo X,Guan JK,Li DY,Du G

更新日期：2017-01-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Naturopaths and Western herbal medicine (WHM) practitioners were surveyed to identify their extent, experience and roles within the community pharmacy setting and to explore their attitudes to integration of complementary medicine (CM) practitioners within the pharmacy setting. METHOD:Practising naturopaths...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Braun LA,Spitzer O,Tiralongo E,Wilkinson JM,Bailey M,Poole S,Dooley M

更新日期：2011-05-23 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：:Following publication of the original article [1], the author reported that Tables 3 and 4 were incorrect due to a production error. ...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

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

更新日期：2019-11-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Mitrella kentii (M. kentii) (Bl.) Miq, is a tree-climbing liana that belongs to the family Annonaceae. The plant is rich with isoquinoline alkaloids, terpenylated dihydrochalcones and benzoic acids and has been reported to possess anti-inflammatory activity. The purpose of this study is to assess the gastrop...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Sidahmed HM,Azizan AH,Mohan S,Abdulla MA,Abdelwahab SI,Taha MM,Hadi AH,Ketuly KA,Hashim NM,Loke MF,Vadivelu J

更新日期：2013-07-19 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:Native bees of the tribe Meliponini produce a distinct kind of propolis called geopropolis. Although many pharmacological activities of propolis have already been demonstrated, little is known about geopropolis, particularly regarding its antimicrobial activity against oral pathogens. The present study aimed...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Liberio SA,Pereira AL,Dutra RP,Reis AS,Araújo MJ,Mattar NS,Silva LA,Ribeiro MN,Nascimento FR,Guerra RN,Monteiro-Neto V

更新日期：2011-11-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Roots of Rumex hastatus (Polygonaceae) are traditionally used for the treatment of various ailments including liver and lung diseases. In this study, various solvent extracts of R. hastatus roots, like methanolic, n-hexane, ethyl acetate, chloroform, butanol and aqueous fractions were assessed through their ...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Sahreen S,Khan MR,Khan RA

更新日期：2014-02-08 00:00:00