Correction to: Ficus sycomorus extract reversed behavioral impairment and brain oxidative stress induced by unpredictable chronic mild stress in rats.

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:Acupuncture is an effective complement to pharmacological therapy in the alleviation of chronic pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). It has mild or no side effects; however, a minimum of 3 months of therapy is required to guarantee a beneficial outcome. This study investigates why patients insist on acupunctur...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Liang Y,Gong D

更新日期：2014-09-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Gentiana floribunda was investigated for the possible hypotensive and vasodilator activities in an attempt to rationalize its traditional use in hypertension. METHODS:The crude extract of Gentiana floribunda (Gf.Cr) was studied in anaesthetized rats and isolated thoracic aorta tissues. RESULTS:Gf.Cr which ...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Khan AU,Mustafa MR,Khan AU,Murugan DD

更新日期：2012-08-11 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: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:Carica papaya leaf juice (CPLJ) was well known for its thrombocytosis activity in rodents and dengue patients. However, the effect of CPLJ treatment on other parameters that could contribute to dengue pathogenesis such as nonstructural protein 1 (NS1) production and viremia level have never been highlighted ...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Mohd Abd Razak MR,Mohmad Misnan N,Md Jelas NH,Norahmad NA,Muhammad A,Ho TCD,Jusoh B,Sastu UR,Zainol M,Wasiman MI,Muhammad H,Thayan R,Syed Mohamed AF

更新日期：2018-12-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use is popular in former Soviet Central Asian countries including Mongolia. However, no studies are available on CAM use among patients with cancer in countries of this region. The aim of this research is to describe the prevalence and patterns of CAM use by patie...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Oyunchimeg B,Hwang JH,Ahmed M,Choi S,Han D

更新日期：2017-01-19 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: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: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:Rhodiola crenulata (R. crenulata) is widely used to prevent acute mountain sickness in the Himalayan areas and in Tibet, but no scientific studies have previously examined its effectiveness. We conducted a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover study to investigate its efficacy in acute mount...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Chiu TF,Chen LL,Su DH,Lo HY,Chen CH,Wang SH,Chen WL

更新日期：2013-10-31 00:00:00

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:Berberis vulgaris is a well known plant with traditional herbal medical history. The aims of this study was to bioscreen and compare the in vitro biological activity (antioxidant, cholinergic, antidaibetic and the anticancer) of barberry crude extract and berberine active compound. METHODS:The effect of B. ...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Abd El-Wahab AE,Ghareeb DA,Sarhan EE,Abu-Serie MM,El Demellawy MA

更新日期：2013-09-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Liriope platyphylla has long been reported as a therapeutic drug for treatment of various human chronic diseases including inflammation, diabetes, neurodegenerative disorders, obesity, and atopic dermatitis. To investigate the laxative effects of L. platyphylla, alterations in excretion parameters, histologi...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Kim JE,Lee YJ,Kwak MH,Ko J,Hong JT,Hwang DY

更新日期：2013-11-26 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Exposure to carbon black nanoparticles (CBNPs), a well-known industrial production, promotes pulmonary toxicity through inflammation and oxidative stress. Recent studies show that some polyphenols exert their antioxidant properties through regulation of protein kinase C-α (PKC-α) and NADPH oxidase (Nox) sign...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Hsu HT,Tseng YT,Wong WJ,Liu CM,Lo YC

更新日期：2018-07-09 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:Clinacanthus nutans extracts have been consumed by the cancer patients with the hope that the extracts can kill cancers more effectively than conventional chemotherapies. Our previous study reported its anti-inflammatory effects were caused by inhibiting Toll-like Receptor-4 (TLR-4) activation. However, we a...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Hii LW,Lim SE,Leong CO,Chin SY,Tan NP,Lai KS,Mai CW

更新日期：2019-09-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Suo Quan Wan (SQW) is a Chinese traditional prescription that has been used in clinical treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms for centuries. However, scientific basis of SQW efficacy and mechanism is still needed. This study investigated the effect of SQW on bladder function and transient receptor potent...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Lai H,Tan B,Liang Z,Yan Q,Lian Q,Wu Q,Huang P,Cao H

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of Suxiao Jiuxin Pill (SX), a traditional Chinese medicine, on acute myocardial ischemia induced by coronary occlusion in anesthetized dogs. METHODS:Acute myocardial ischemia model was established by ligating the left anterior descending artery to redu...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Lu Z,Zhang Y,Zhuang P,Zhang J,Zhou H,Zhang M,Yang X,Wang J,Liu D,Tong Y

更新日期：2015-10-19 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:Although various treatments for breast cancer related lymphedema exist, there is still a need for a more effective and convenient approach. Pilot studies and our clinical observations suggested that acupuncture may be a potential option. This study aims to verify the effectiveness of acupuncture on BCRL and ...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Zhu H,Li J,Peng Z,Huang Y,Lv X,Song L,Zhou G,Lin S,Chen J,He B,Qin F,Liu X,Dai M,Zou Y,Dai S

更新日期：2017-09-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pleurotus sajor-caju (P. sajor-caju) has been extremely useful in the prevention of diabetes mellitus due to its low fat and high soluble fiber content for thousands of years. Insulin resistance is a key component in the development of diabetes mellitus which is caused by inflammation. In this study, we aime...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Kanagasabapathy G,Kuppusamy UR,Abd Malek SN,Abdulla MA,Chua KH,Sabaratnam V

更新日期：2012-12-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Most users of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) combine it with conventional medicine. Recent risk assessment studies have shown risks of negative interactions between CAM and conventional medicine, particularly when combining herbal medicine and conventional drug therapies (CDT). Little is known ...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Skovgaard L,Pedersen IK,Verhoef M

更新日期：2014-02-18 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:Artemisia scoparia is traditionally used in the local system of medicine in kidney disorders. This study aimed at scrutinizing the nephroprotective prospective of A. scoparia methanol extract against carbon tetrachloride (CCl4) provoked DNA damages and oxidative stress in kidneys of rat. METHODS:Dried aeria...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Sajid M,Khan MR,Shah NA,Ullah S,Younis T,Majid M,Ahmad B,Nigussie D

更新日期：2016-05-27 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:Although it has been reported to contain high polyphenols, the pharmacological studies of the calyx of Diospyros kaki Thunb (DKC) have not been elucidated in detail. In this study, we elucidated anti-cancer activity and potential molecular mechanism of DKC against human colorectal cancer cells. METHODS:Anti...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Park SB,Park GH,Song HM,Son HJ,Um Y,Kim HS,Jeong JB

更新日期：2017-09-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Macrofungi have an established history of use in traditional oriental medicine. Anthracophyllum lateritium is a terrestrial macrofungus found in the dry zone forest reserves in Sri Lanka. Yet there are no scientific reports on bioactive properties of this species. Hence, the current study was aimed at determ...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Fernando DM,Wijesundera RL,Soysa P,de Silva D,Nanayakkara CM

更新日期：2015-11-06 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:Flavonoids and other polyphenols play a protective role in liver diseases and possess a high antioxidant capacity. OBJECTIVE:To compare and evaluate the antioxidant and hepatotoprotective activities of 4 deserts plants, Fagonia indica Burm. f., Calotropis procera R.Br., Zygophylum hamiense Schweinf. and Sal...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Shehab NG,Abu-Gharbieh E,Bayoumi FA

更新日期：2015-11-09 00:00:00