Moxibustion for cancer-related fatigue: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial.

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: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:While older adults may seek care for low back pain (LBP) from both medical doctors (MDs) and doctors of chiropractic (DCs), co-management between these providers is uncommon. The purposes of this study were to describe the preferences of older adults for LBP co-management by MDs and DCs and to identify their...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Lyons KJ,Salsbury SA,Hondras MA,Jones ME,Andresen AA,Goertz CM

更新日期：2013-09-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Solidago chilensis (syn. microglossa) is a plant from the Asteraceae family widely distributed in South America and used to treat inflammatory diseases. In 2009, it was listed as one of the native medicinal herbal plants used in the Brazilian public health system. In addition to its anti-inflammatory propert...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Malpezzi-Marinho ELA,Molska GR,Freire LIGP,Silva CI,Tamura EK,Berro LF,Parada CA,Marinho EAV

更新日期：2019-03-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:National policy on medical pluralism in India encourages the mainstreaming of AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy) systems and the revitalization of local health traditions (LHT). In Meghalaya state in the northeast, the main LHT is its indigenous tribal traditional medicine. This paper pres...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Albert S,Porter J

更新日期：2015-08-18 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: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: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: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:Insampaedok-san (ren-shen-bai-du-san in Chinese) is a traditional herbal formula widely used for the treatment of respiratory diseases in Korea and China. In this study, we investigated the acute oral toxicity of an Insampaedok-san water extract (ISSE) in rats and the antiasthmatic effects of ISSE and its me...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Kim Y,Lee MY,Kim OS,Jeon WY,Shin HK

更新日期：2014-09-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Breast cancer is the most common type of malignancy in women worldwide. Euphorbia humifusa Willd (EuH) is a plant that is widely used as a traditional medicine. However, no systemic studies on the anti-cancer effects of EuH have been reported. The aim of this study is to evaluate the anti-metastatic effect o...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Shin SY,Kim CG,Jung YJ,Jung Y,Jung H,Im J,Lim Y,Lee YH

更新日期：2016-10-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Emergence of drug-resistant strains of Candida and inefficiency of conventional antifungal therapy has necessitated the search for alternative and new antifungal agents. Inhibition of virulence and biofilm are the potential drug targets. In this study, the oils of Carum copticum, Thymus vulgaris and their ma...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Khan MS,Ahmad I,Cameotra SS,Botha F

更新日期：2014-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Despite weak evidence, the use of acupuncture has increased in infantile colic. The only three randomized trials conducted evaluated standardized minimal acupuncture in one single point. Two showed effect but one did not so further research is necessary. The aims of the study are 1) to test if results in ear...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Landgren K,Tiberg I,Hallström I

更新日期：2015-09-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The use of herbal supplements in the United States has become increasingly popular. The prevalence of herbal use among primary care patients varies in previous studies; the pattern of herbal use among urban racially/ethnically diverse primary care patients has not been widely studied. The primary objectives ...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Kuo GM,Hawley ST,Weiss LT,Balkrishnan R,Volk RJ

更新日期：2004-12-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Much research has been done in Northeast Asia to show the efficacy of traditional medicine. While MEDLINE contains many biomedical articles including those on traditional medicine, it does not categorize those articles by specific research area. The aim of this study was to provide a method that searches for...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Kim SK,Nam S,Kim S

更新日期：2017-01-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Ginsenoside Rg1 (Rg1) is one of the most active ingredients in Panax ginseng and has been proven to have anti-oxidative and anti-aging properties. However, there have been few reports concerning the anti-aging effects of Rg1 on the hematopoietic microenvironment and bone marrow stromal cells (BMSCs). METHOD...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Hu W,Jing P,Wang L,Zhang Y,Yong J,Wang Y

更新日期：2015-04-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Flavonoids, which have been identified in a variety of plants, have been demonstrated to elicit beneficial effects on memory. Some studies have reported that flavonoids derived from Erythrina plants can provide such beneficial effects on memory. The aim of this study was to identify the flavonoids present in...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： de Oliveira DR,Zamberlam CR,Gaiardo RB,Rêgo GM,Cerutti JM,Cavalheiro AJ,Cerutti SM

更新日期：2014-08-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Scientific interest in acupuncture has led numerous investigators to conduct clinical trials to test the efficacy of acupuncture for various conditions, but the mechanisms underlying acupuncture are poorly understood. METHODS:The author conducted a PubMed search to obtain a fair sample of acupuncture clinic...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Moffet HH

更新日期：2006-07-07 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

abstract：BACKGROUND:The medicinal orchid Dendrobium moniliforme contains water-soluble polysaccharides, phenanthrenes, bibenzyl derivatives, and polyphenol compounds. This study explored the antioxidant and cytotoxic activities of D. moniliforme extracts and detected their bioactive compounds. METHODS:Plant material was collec...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Paudel MR,Chand MB,Pant B,Pant B

更新日期：2018-04-23 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:While yoga is increasingly used for health purposes, its safety has been questioned. The aim of this cross-sectional survey was to analyze yoga-associated adverse effects and their correlates. METHODS:A cross-sectional anonymous national online survey among German yoga practitioners (n = 1702; 88.9% female;...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Cramer H,Quinker D,Schumann D,Wardle J,Dobos G,Lauche R

更新日期：2019-07-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Phyllanthus amarus (Schum & Thonn), a plant belonging to the family of Euphorbiaceae is used in Ivorian traditional medicine to treat cardiovascular disorders such as hypertension. However, although this plant has been described as a diuretic agent, the underlying mechanism remains unclear. Therefore, the ai...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Yao AN,Kamagaté M,Amonkan AK,Chabert P,Kpahé F,Koffi C,Kouamé MN,Auger C,Kati-Coulibaly S,Schini-Kerth V,Die-Kakou H

更新日期：2018-03-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The purpose of this study was to compare the efficacy of electroacupuncture (EA), diclofenac and their combination in symptomatic treatment of osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee. METHODS:This study was a randomized, single-blind, placebo controlled trial. The 193 out-patients with OA of the knee were randomize...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Sangdee C,Teekachunhatean S,Sananpanich K,Sugandhavesa N,Chiewchantanakit S,Pojchamarnwiputh S,Jayasvasti S

更新日期：2002-03-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Bitter Melon (BM) has been used as a functional food in traditional Chinese and Indian medicine for many generations and has gained a great deal of attention due to its apparent benefits in moderating some of the pathogenic processes in a variety of inflammatory conditions. BM extract (BME) has been shown to...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Kunde DA,Chong WC,Nerurkar PV,Ahuja KD,Just J,Smith JA,Guven N,Eri RD

更新日期：2017-01-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In contrast to the guidelines of World Health Organization (WHO) and United States-Centers for Disease Control and prevention (US-CDC), the Chinese national guidelines recommend the use of steroids, intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG), or traditional Chinese herbs (TCHs) in hand-foot-mouth disease (HFMD) manag...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Zhang D,Chen J,Ba-Thein W

更新日期：2018-06-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The National Institutes of Health reported in 2007 that approximately 38% of United States adults have used at least one type of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM). There are no studies available that assess general CAM use in US pregnant women.The objectives of our study were to determine the prev...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Strouss L,Mackley A,Guillen U,Paul DA,Locke R

更新日期：2014-03-04 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:Betulinic acid (BA) is a natural triterpenoid compound and exhibits a wide range of biological and medicinal properties including anti-inflammatory activity. Therefore, this theoretical investigation is performed to evaluate (a) physicochemical properties such as acid dissociation constant (pKa), distributio...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Khan MF,Nahar N,Rashid RB,Chowdhury A,Rashid MA

更新日期：2018-02-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Bitter cumin (Centratherum anthelminticum (L.) Kuntze), is a medicinally important plant. Earlier, we have reported phenolic compounds, antioxidant, and anti-hyperglycemic, antimicrobial activity of bitter cumin. In this study we have further characterized the antioxidative activity of bitter cumin extracts ...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Ani V,Naidu KA

更新日期：2011-05-20 00:00:00