In vitro pro-inflammatory enzyme inhibition and anti-oxidant potential of selected Sri Lankan medicinal plants.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a major health threat worldwide. Cosmos caudatus is one of the medicinal plants used to treat type 2 diabetes. Therefore, this study aims to determine the effectiveness and safety of C. caudatus in patients with type 2 diabetes. Metabolomic approach will be carried out to compare ...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Cheng SH,Ismail A,Anthony J,Ng OC,Hamid AA,Yusof BN

更新日期：2016-02-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Huachansu injection (HCS) is a water-soluble preparation made from Bufo gargarizans's skin, which has been widely used in clinics for tumor therapy in China. Though the anti-cancer activity of HCS has been verified through studies in vitro and in vivo, there is little research about its potential anti-metast...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Yin JH,Zhu XY,Shi WD,Liu LM

更新日期：2014-12-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although Ojeok-san (OJS), an oriental herbal formula, has been used in Asian countries including Korea, China and Japan to treat the common cold and illnesses including fatigue and gastrointestinal disorders, there is little information of its safety and toxicity in vivo and in vitro. METHODS:In the present...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Jeong SJ,Huh JI,Shin HK

更新日期：2015-03-01 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：BACKGROUND:To evaluate and compare effects of an integrative treatment (IT), therapeutic acupuncture (TA), and conventional treatment (CT) in alleviating symptoms of anxiety and depression in psychologically distressed primary care patients. METHODS:An open, pragmatic randomized controlled trial comparing the three tr...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Arvidsdotter T,Marklund B,Taft C

更新日期：2013-11-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Picralima nitida Stapf (Apocynaceae) is a medicinal plant used traditionally in Cameroon to cure various ailments such as gastrointestinal disorders and dysentery. This study reports the in vitro and in vivo anti-shigellosis activity of the methanol extract of this plant on rats. METHODS:The antimicrobial a...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Kouitcheu LB,Tamesse JL,Kouam J

更新日期：2013-08-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Opuntia dillenii is an invasive plant well established in the harsh South-Eastern arid zone of Sri Lanka. Evidence suggests it is likely that the endophytic fungal populations of O. dillenii assist the host in overcoming biotic and abiotic stress by producing biologically active metabolites. With this in min...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Ratnaweera PB,de Silva ED,Williams DE,Andersen RJ

更新日期：2015-07-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Carrageenan is a sulfated polysaccharide that exists in red seaweeds recently shown to have anticancer properties. Previous findings show various effects of carrageenan suppressing tumor cell growth. One of the hallmarks of cancer is uncontrolled proliferation, a consequence of loss of normal cell-cycle cont...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Prasedya ES,Miyake M,Kobayashi D,Hazama A

更新日期：2016-08-04 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:Conventional scientific studies had supported the use of polysaccharides and β-glucans from a number of fungi, including Ganoderma lucidum for the treatment of recurrent oral ulceration (ROU). Our aim of the present study was to evaluate whether freeze-dried powder from G. lucidum mycelia (FDPGLM) prevents R...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Xie L,Zhong X,Liu D,Liu L,Xia Z

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Chinese herbal medicine formula Yu ping feng san (YPFS) is commonly used for allergic rhinitis (AR). Previous review had summarized the effectiveness and safety of YPFS, however without any subgroup analysis performed to provide detailed evidence for guiding clinical practice. YPFS was recommended for the ma...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Luo Q,Zhang CS,Yang L,Zhang AL,Guo X,Xue CC,Lu C

更新日期：2017-11-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Launaea procumbens (Asteraceae) is used as a folk medicine to treat hepatic disorders in Pakistan. The effect of a chloroform extract of Launaea procumbens (LPCE) was evaluated against carbon-tetrachloride (CCl4)-induced liver damage in rats. METHODS:To evaluate the hepatoprotective effects of LPCE, 36 male...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Khan RA,Khan MR,Ahmed M,Sahreen S,Shah NA,Shah MS,Bokhari J,Rashid U,Ahmad B,Jan S

更新日期：2012-08-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The use of CAM by pregnant women is very popular in developed countries. The trend is increasing globally and lack of evidence of safety particularly when used during pregnancy may lead to complications. Pregnancy is a vulnerable period especially during the first trimester. There is scarcity of empirical ev...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Onyiapat JL,Okafor C,Okoronkwo I,Anarado A,Chukwukelu E,Nwaneri A,Okpala P

更新日期：2017-04-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cancer-related fatigue is one of the most common symptoms experienced by cancer patients, and it diminishes their quality of life. However, there is currently no confirmed standard treatment for cancer-related fatigue, and thus, many patients who suffer cancer-related fatigue seek complementary and alternati...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Kim M,Kim JE,Lee HY,Kim AR,Park HJ,Kwon OJ,Kim EJ,Park YC,Seo BK,Cho JH,Kim JH

更新日期：2017-07-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Liver steatosis was caused by lipid accumulation in the liver. Alisma orientale (AO) is recognized as a promising candidate with therapeutic efficacy for the treatment of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). HepG2 hepatocyte cell line is commonly used for liver disease cell model. METHOD:The HepG2 cell...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Jeong HS,Cho YH,Kim KH,Kim Y,Kim KS,Na YC,Park J,Lee IS,Lee JH,Jang HJ

更新日期：2016-07-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Ethnomedicines are used by hunters for themselves and their hunting dogs in Trinidad. Plants are used for snakebites, scorpion stings, for injuries and mange of dogs and to facilitate hunting success. RESULTS:Plants used include Piper hispidum, Pithecelobium unguis-cati, Bauhinia excisa, Bauhinia cumanensis...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Lans C,Harper T,Georges K,Bridgewater E

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Glutamate (an endogenous excitatory neurotransmitter) at high concentrations contributes to the development of neurodegenerative diseases. Aronia melanocarpa (A. melanocarpa) berries contain anthocyanins and have high antioxidant activities. In this study, we evaluated whether A. melanocarpa berries could pr...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Lee HY,Weon JB,Ryu G,Yang WS,Kim NY,Kim MK,Ma CJ

更新日期：2017-04-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Some patients receiving treatment in conventional health care systems access therapeutic yoga outside their mainstream care to improve cancer symptoms. Given the current knowledge gap around patient preferences and documented experiences of yoga in adult cancer, this study aimed to describe patient-reported ...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： McCall M,Thorne S,Ward A,Heneghan C

更新日期：2015-07-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Staphylococcus aureus is the pathogen most often and prevalently involved in skin and soft tissue infections. In recent decades outbreaks of methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) have created major problems for skin therapy, and burn and wound care units. Topical antimicrobials are most important component ...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Muthaiyan A,Biswas D,Crandall PG,Wilkinson BJ,Ricke SC

更新日期：2012-08-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Integrative Medicine (IM) is an emerging field in paediatrics, especially in the USA. The purpose of the present study was to assess the attitudes and beliefs of Youth Health Care (YHC) physicians in the Netherlands toward IM in paediatrics. METHODS:In October 2010, a link to an anonymous, self-reporting, 3...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Jong MC,van Vliet M,Huttenhuis S,van der Veer D,van den Heijkant S

更新日期：2012-01-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Infectious diseases are the most common causes of morbidity and mortality in developing countries. Wound and wound infections are also major health problem. Nowadays, medicinal plants play a major role in treatment of infectious diseases and wound healing and they are easily available and more affordable as ...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Begashaw B,Mishra B,Tsegaw A,Shewamene Z

更新日期：2017-06-26 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Syzygium campanulatum Korth (Myrtaceae) is an evergreen shrub rich in phenolics, flavonoid antioxidants, and betulinic acid. This study sought to investigate antiangiogenic and anti-colon cancer effects of S.C. standardized methanolic extract. METHODS:Betulinic acid was isolated from methanolic extract by c...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Aisha AF,Ismail Z,Abu-Salah KM,Siddiqui JM,Ghafar G,Abdul Majid AM

更新日期：2013-07-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Potentilla fruticosa, also called "Jinlaomei" and "Gesanghua", is widely used as folk herbs in traditional Tibetan medicine in China to treat inflammations, wounds, certain forms of cancer, diarrhoea, diabetes and other ailments. Previous research found P. fruticosa leaf extract (C-3) combined with Ginkgo bi...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Liu ZH,Wang DM,Fan SF,Li DW,Luo ZW

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Candida species have been associated with the emergence of resistant strains towards selected antifungal agents. Plant products have been used traditionally as alternative medicine to ease candidal infections. The present study was undertaken to investigate the antifungal susceptibility patterns and growth i...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Nordin MA,Wan Harun WH,Abdul Razak F

更新日期：2013-12-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Human skin properties have been used as an important diagnostic component in traditional medicine as they change with health conditions. Sasang constitutional medicine (SCM) puts emphasis on the recognition of the constitution-specific skin features prior to the diagnostic decision of health. In this work, i...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Kim YM,Ku B,Jung CJ,Kim JU,Jeon YJ,Kim KH,Kim JY

更新日期：2014-01-15 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:Bushen-Qiangdu-Zhilv Decoction (BQZ) is one of famous traditional Chinese medical formula for treating ankylosing spondylitis (AS). However, the mechanisms underlying effects of BQZ remains unknown. Pro-inflammatory cytokines, tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α and interleukin (IL)-1, play an important role in AS...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Huang RY,Lin JH,He XH,Li X,Lu CL,Zhou YY,Cai J,He YT

更新日期：2014-07-28 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:Decision-making during pregnancy regarding different options of care can be difficult, particularly when risks of intervention versus no intervention for mother and baby are unclear. Unbiased information and support for decision making may be beneficial in these situations. The management of normal pregnanci...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Berger B,Schwarz C,Heusser P

更新日期：2015-05-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Chinese herbal formulae are composed of complex components and produce comprehensive pharmacological effects. Unlike chemical drugs that have only one clear single target, the components of Chinese herbal formulae have multiple channels and targets. How to discover the pharmacological targets of Chinese herb...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Wang Y,Li C,Liu Z,Shi T,Wang Q,Li D,Wu Y,Han J,Guo S,Tang B,Wang W

更新日期：2014-02-20 00:00:00