Native musk and synthetic musk ketone strongly induced the growth repression and the apoptosis of cancer cells.

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: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:Chemoprevention crossover trials of tea can be more efficient than parallel designs but the attrition and compliance rates with such trials are unknown. METHODS:Attrition (dropouts) and compliance with treatment were assessed in a 25-week randomized, placebo controlled, crossover, feasibility clinical trial...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Dash C,Chung FL,Rohan JA,Greenspan E,Christopher PD,Makambi K,Hara Y,Newkirk K,Davidson B,Adams-Campbell LL

更新日期：2012-07-16 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:Storage lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) including overactive bladder (OAB) and urinary incontinence (UI) affect millions of people worldwide, significantly impacting quality of life. Plant based medicines have been documented both empirically and in emerging scientific research to have varying benefits i...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Schoendorfer N,Sharp N,Seipel T,Schauss AG,Ahuja KDK

更新日期：2018-01-31 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Honey is widely used in folk medicine to treat cough, fever, and inflammation. In this study, the effect of aerosolised honey on airway tissues in a rabbit model of ovalbumin (OVA)-induced asthma was investigated. The ability of honey to act either as a rescuing agent in alleviating asthma-related symptoms o...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Kamaruzaman NA,Sulaiman SA,Kaur G,Yahaya B

更新日期：2014-05-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Dengue fever regardless of its serotypes has been the most prevalent arthropod-borne viral diseases among the world population. The development of a dengue vaccine is complicated by the antibody-dependent enhancement effect. Thus, the development of a plant-based antiviral preparation promises a more potenti...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Tang LI,Ling AP,Koh RY,Chye SM,Voon KG

更新日期：2012-01-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The study was part of a nationwide evaluation of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in Swiss primary care. The aim of the study was to compare patient-physician relationships and the respective patient-reported relief of symptoms between CAM and conventional primary care (COM). METHODS:A comparati...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Busato A,Künzi B

更新日期：2010-11-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Nigerian Cannabis sativa (hemp) causes male gonadotoxicity by inducing hyperprolactinemia, down-regulation of hypothalamic-pituitary-testicular axis, and oxidative stress. Benin republic hemp has been preferred by illicit users in Nigeria but its effect on male fertility is not understood. This study determi...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Alagbonsi AI,Olayaki LA,Abdulrahim HA,Adetona TS,Akinyemi GT

更新日期：2019-06-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Morella serata is a South African medicinal plant used in the treatment of microbial infections and to enhance male sexual performance. There is dearth of information in scientific literature on its efficacy and safety. METHODS:In the present study, the root extracts were investigated for the phytochemicals...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Ashafa AO

更新日期：2013-07-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:"Horchata" is an herbal mixture infusion consumed in Southern Ecuador; 66% of its plants are anti-inflammatory medicinal plant, and 51% are analgesics. Anti-inflammatory substances can prevent carcinogenesis mediated by cytotoxic effects and can prevent DNA damage. The aim of this study was to evaluate the c...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Bailon-Moscoso N,Tinitana F,Martínez-Espinosa R,Jaramillo-Velez A,Palacio-Arpi A,Aguilar-Hernandez J,Romero-Benavides JC

更新日期：2017-12-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Salix aegyptiaca is known for its medicinal properties mainly due to the presence of salicylate compounds. However, it also contains other beneficial phytochemicals such as gallic acid, quercetin, rutin and vanillin. The aim of the study was to examine the redox potential, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory a...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Nauman M,Kale RK,Singh RP

更新日期：2018-03-07 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: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:Idiopathic infertility is a significant number of causes of male infertility. Empirical treatments are used for idiopathic male infertility, and antioxidant supplementation is a kind of management of oxidative stress related infertility. We investigated the antioxidant effects of the modified Ojayeonjonghwan...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Bae WJ,Ha US,Kim KS,Kim SJ,Cho HJ,Hong SH,Lee JY,Wang Z,Hwang SY,Kim SW

更新日期：2014-10-01 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:Phaleria macrocarpa (Scheff.) Boerl (Thymelaceae) originates from Papua Island, Indonesia and grows in tropical areas. The different parts of the fruit of P. macrocarpa were evaluated for antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and cytotoxic activities. METHODS:Phaleria macrocarpa fruit were divided into pericarp, ...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Hendra R,Ahmad S,Oskoueian E,Sukari A,Shukor MY

更新日期：2011-11-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Dichrostachys cinerea (L.) Wight et Arn. (Mimosaceae) is largely used in ethno-medically across Africa, and mainly employed for the treatment of asthma in Ivory Coast and Gabon. The paper analyses the relaxation induced by the methanolic extract of D. cinerea (Edici) in the guinea-pig trachea preparations (G...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Aworet-Samseny RR,Souza A,Kpahé F,Konaté K,Datté JY

更新日期：2011-03-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Many diseases are associated with oxidative stress caused by free radicals. Current research is directed towards finding naturally-occurring antioxidants of plant origin. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the in vitro antioxidant activities of Spondias pinnata stem bark extract. METHODS:A 70% met...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Hazra B,Biswas S,Mandal N

更新日期：2008-12-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Alzheimer's disease (AD) and osteoporosis are progressive diseases that affect the elderly population. Both conditions are associated with fracture risk that is greater than twice that of the healthy population. Resveratrol and exercise are two treatments that have been linked with attenuation of age-related...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Alkhouli MF,Hung J,Squire M,Anderson M,Castro M,Babu JR,Al-Nakkash L,Broderick TL,Plochocki JH

更新日期：2019-02-04 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:Whole-body electrical myostimulation (WB-EMS) is a relatively recent training methodology that has been extraordinarily used in recent years. However, there is a lack of consensus on the effectiveness of WB-EMS in the situations in which its use has been largely popularized. The objective of this systematic ...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Pano-Rodriguez A,Beltran-Garrido JV,Hernández-González V,Reverter-Masia J

更新日期：2019-04-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) continues to increase in Taiwan. This study examined the use of CAM and beliefs about CAM as expressed by patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI) in Taiwan. METHODS:TBI patients and their accompanying relatives were interviewed by using a structured...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Gau BS,Yang HL,Huang SJ,Lou MF

更新日期：2012-11-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Fumaria parviflora Lam. (Fumaraceae) is widely used in traditional as well as folkloric system of medicine from ancient. It is commonly known as 'Pitpapra' or 'Shahtrah' in Indian traditional system of medicine and used for treating numerous ailments like diarrhea, fever, influenza, blood purifier and other ...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Jameel M,Islamuddin M,Ali A,Afrin F,Ali M

更新日期：2014-03-12 00:00:00

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: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: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:JC-001 is a Chinese medicine that can modulate the immunity in Hepa 1-6 tumor-bearing mice, and we questioned whether JC-001 can serve as efficient adjuvant chemotherapy. We aimed to identify a novel approach for enhancing cis-diamminedichloroplatinum (II) (CDDP)-based chemotherapy by immunomodulation. METH...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Chuang MH,Jan MS,Chang JT,Lu FJ

更新日期：2017-04-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Brown adipocytes are known to promote energy expenditure and limit weight gain to combat obesity. Averrhoa bilimbi, locally called belimbing buluh (DBB), is mainly used as an ethnomedicine in the treatment of metabolic disorders including diabetes mellitus, hypertension and obesity. The present study aims to...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Lau WK,Noruddin NAA,Ariffin AH,Mahmud MZ,Noor MHM,Amanah A,Hamzah MF,Zafarina Z

更新日期：2019-09-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The majority of the Ethiopian population is at risk of malaria largely caused by Plasmodium falciparum. The resistance of the parasite to existing drugs is the main challenge in the control of the disease and thus new therapeutic drugs are required. In Ethiopia, people use different plant species to treat ma...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Asnake S,Teklehaymanot T,Hymete A,Erko B,Giday M

更新日期：2015-12-23 00:00:00