Antihypertensive effects of the hydro-ethanol extract of Senecio serratuloides DC in rats.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most common cause of chronic liver disease and is highly prevalent in populations with metabolic conditions such as obesity and type II diabetes. Specific types of Sasang constitution can act as a risk factor for metabolic diseases, but there are no studies ad...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Lee SK,Yoon DW,Lee SW,Kim JY,Kim JK,Shin C

更新日期：2015-11-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Use of complementary medicine is common, consumer driven and usually outpatient focused. We wished to determine interest among the medical staff at a North Carolina academic medical center in integrating diverse therapies and services into comprehensive care. METHODS:We conducted a cross sectional on-line s...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Kemper KJ,Dirkse D,Eadie D,Pennington M

更新日期：2007-02-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Juglans regia has been found to exhibit significant anticancer activity against various human cancer cell lines. This study was undertaken to isolate the active chemical constituent (Juglone) and to investigate its cytotoxic activity along with its various analogs against different human cancer cell lines. ...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Zhang XB,Zou CL,Duan YX,Wu F,Li G

更新日期：2015-11-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Carrageenan is a linear sulphated polysaccharide extracted from red seaweed of the Rhodophyceae family. It has broad spectrum of applications in biomedical and biopharmaceutical field. In this study, we determined the cytotoxicity of degraded and undegraded carrageenan in human intestine (Caco-2; cancer and ...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Ariffin SH,Yeen WW,Abidin IZ,Abdul Wahab RM,Ariffin ZZ,Senafi S

更新日期：2014-12-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although the anti-diabetic activity of Aegle marmelos (AM) is known, however, its anti-glycation activity is not reported yet. In this study, we have investigated its anti-glycation activity under in vitro and in vivo conditions and determined possible mechanism(s) in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. M...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Hafizur RM,Momin S,Fatima N

更新日期：2017-04-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Danggui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis) is an herb often used in Traditional Chinese medicine. It is used to promote blood flow and has been used in the treatment of myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury in animal models. Angiotensin II (Ang II) has been shown to play important roles in mediating cardiovascular ...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Huang CY,Kuo WW,Kuo CH,Tsai FJ,Liu PY,Hsieh DJ

更新日期：2014-09-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Previous publications indicate that acupuncture is efficient for the treatment of pelvic girdle pain, PGP, in pregnant women. However, the use of acupuncture for PGP is rare due to insufficient documentation of adverse effects of this treatment in this specific condition. The aim of the present work was to a...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Elden H,Ostgaard HC,Fagevik-Olsen M,Ladfors L,Hagberg H

更新日期：2008-06-26 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Tangshen Formula (TSF) is a traditional Chinese medicine for the treatment of diabetic kidney disease (DKD). Liver-type fatty acid binding protein (L-FABP) is expressed in various tissues, including the kidney, where it is known as urinary L-FABP. Other studies demonstrated that urinary L-FABP may be a usefu...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Yang X,Zhang B,Lu X,Yan M,Wen Y,Zhao T,Li P

更新日期：2016-07-26 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: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:Mitochondrial dysfunction and oxidative stress are the main toxic events leading to dopaminergic neuronal death in Parkinson's disease (PD) and identified as vital objective for therapeutic intercession. This study investigated the neuro-protective effects of the demethoxycurcumin (DMC), a derivative of curc...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Ramkumar M,Rajasankar S,Gobi VV,Dhanalakshmi C,Manivasagam T,Justin Thenmozhi A,Essa MM,Kalandar A,Chidambaram R

更新日期：2017-04-18 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:Pingchuan Formula (PCF) is a traditional Chinese recipe. PCF improves chronic airway inflammation by correcting the imbalance of T-helper cell ratio. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of PCF on pathological changes in the lungs of asthmatic mice in terms of Treg/Th17 balance. METHODS:A...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Liu F,Yu J,Bai L,Xue Z,Zhang X

更新日期：2015-07-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Bee honey is a functional food which has a unique composition, antimicrobial properties and bifidogenic effect. In order to assess whether honey can inhibit the toxic effect of mycotoxins, the present study was undertaken. METHODS:Production of biomass and toxins by Aspergillus parasiticus and Aspergillus o...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Ezz El-Arab AM,Girgis SM,Hegazy EM,Abd El-Khalek AB

更新日期：2006-03-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Anoectochilus formosanus has been used as a Chinese folk medicine and is known as the "King of medicine" in Chinese society due to its versatile pharmacological effects such as anti-hypertension, anti-diabetes, anti-heart disease, anti-lung and liver diseases, anti-nephritis and anti-Rheumatoid arthritis. Ki...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Hsiao HB,Hsieh CC,Wu JB,Lin H,Lin WC

更新日期：2016-02-25 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: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:Previous study showed that extracts from Croton macrostachyus (Euphorbiaceae) exhibit analgesic effects in acute pain models. The present study evaluates the antinociceptive properties of the methanol/methylene chloride extract (MECM) of the stem bark of this plant using mice models of persistent inflammator...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Nguelefack TB,Dutra RC,Paszcuk AF,de Andrade EL,Calixto JB

更新日期：2015-08-25 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:Our preliminary studies indicated that electroacupuncture (EA) at the ST36 and Ashi acupoints could promote regeneration of the rabbit gastrocnemius (GM) by improving microcirculation perfusion, promoting the recovery of myofiber structures, and inhibiting excessive fibrosis. However, the effects of EA on re...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Liu S,Wang R,Luo D,Xu Q,Xiao C,Lin P,Yu Z,Zhao X,Cai R,Ma J,Zhang Q,Wang Y

更新日期：2015-03-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Asclepias curassavica Linn. is a traditional medicinal plant used by tribal people in the western ghats, India, to treat piles, gonorrhoea, roundworm infestation and abdominal tumours. We have determined the protective effect of beta-sitosterol isolated from A. curassavica in colon cancer, using in vitro and...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Baskar AA,Ignacimuthu S,Paulraj GM,Al Numair KS

更新日期：2010-06-04 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:The ethanol extract of KOTMIN13, composed of Inula japonica Flowers, Trichosanthes kirilowii Semen, Peucedanum praeruptorum Radix, and Allium macrostemon Bulbs, was investigated for its anti-asthmatic and anti-allergic activities. METHODS:The anti-asthmatic effects of KOTMIN13 were evaluated on ovalbumin (O...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Lee E,Kim SG,Park NY,Park HH,Jeong KT,Choi J,Lee IH,Lee H,Kim KJ,Lee E

更新日期：2016-06-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Phytochemicals and antioxidants from plant sources are of increasing interest to consumers because of their roles in the maintenance of human health. Most of the secondary metabolites of herbs are used in a number of pharmaceutical products. METHODS:Secondary metabolites composition and content of five flav...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Ghasemzadeh A,Jaafar HZ

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Paclitaxel (taxol) is a potent anticancer drug that is used in the treatment of a wide variety of cancerous. In the present study, we identified a taxol derivative named 7-epi-10-deacetyltaxol (EDT) from the culture of an endophytic fungus Pestalotiopsis microspora isolated from the bark of Taxodium mucronat...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Subban K,Singh S,Subramani R,Johnpaul M,Chelliah J

更新日期：2017-11-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The prevalence of functional constipation (FC) is 3-27%, and FC has been reported to cause discomfort in daily life and various complications. The treatment for FC depends on laxatives, and thus, effective and non-toxic alternative treatments are needed. METHODS:We conducted a randomised, sham-controlled pa...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Lee HY,Kwon OJ,Kim JE,Kim M,Kim AR,Park HJ,Cho JH,Kim JH,Choi SM

更新日期：2018-06-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The anti-tumor activities of Natural compounds and their derivatives are of great interest to pharmaceutical industries. Fisetin is one of prospective natural compounds in this regard but unfortunately with poor hydrophilicity. METHODS:The effects of unmodified and modified fisetin in cultured ovarian cance...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Xiao X,Zou J,Fang Y,Meng Y,Xiao C,Fu J,Liu S,Bai P,Yao Y

更新日期：2018-03-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Originating from Africa, India, and the Middle East, frankincense oil has been important both socially and economically as an ingredient in incense and perfumes for thousands of years. Frankincense oil is prepared from aromatic hardened gum resins obtained by tapping Boswellia trees. One of the main componen...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Frank MB,Yang Q,Osban J,Azzarello JT,Saban MR,Saban R,Ashley RA,Welter JC,Fung KM,Lin HK

更新日期：2009-03-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Labisia pumila, locally known as Kacip Fatimah, is a forest-floor plant that has tremendous potential in the herbal industry. It is one of the five herbal plants identified by the government as one of the national key economic areas to be developed for commercial purposes. There are three varieties of L. pum...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Karimi E,Jaafar HZ,Ahmad S

更新日期：2013-01-24 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