Protective effects of Oxya chinensis sinuosa Mishchenko against ultraviolet B-induced photodamage in hairless mice.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Annona muricata (A. muricata) is widely distributed in Asia, Africa and South America. Different parts of this plant are used to treat several diseases in Cameroon. The aim of this study is to determine the in vitro anti-proliferative effects and apoptotic events of A. muricata extracts on HL-60 cells as wel...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Pieme CA,Kumar SG,Dongmo MS,Moukette BM,Boyoum FF,Ngogang JY,Saxena AK

更新日期：2014-12-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cyanidin-3-rutinoside (C3R), a naturally occurring anthocyanin, possesses anti-oxidant, anti-hyperglycemic, anti-glycation and cardioprotective properties. However, its mechanisms responsible for anti-hyperlipidemic activity have not been fully identified. The aim of the study was to investigate the lipid-lo...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Thilavech T,Adisakwattana S

更新日期：2019-09-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of honey have been largely recognized by various studies. Almost all of the potential benefits are associated with polyphenol content. Honey varieties from the arid region are reported to be rich in polyphenols, but data related to its bioactivity in vitro is grea...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Hilary S,Habib H,Souka U,Ibrahim W,Platat C

更新日期：2017-03-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory immune disease with undefined pathogenesis. It is associated with T cells, and the IL-23/IL17 axis is believed to be crucial in the pathogenesis. The present treatments have side effects that influence the compliance of patients. Tea polyphenol is extracted from tea polyph...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Zhang S,Liu X,Mei L,Wang H,Fang F

更新日期：2016-08-31 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:Mineral based preparations are widely used for centuries as antimicrobial agents. However, the efficacy and the mode of action of mineral based preparations are uncertain due to the insufficient antimicrobial studies. Arogyawardhana Vati (AV) and Manikya Rasa (MR) are such two Rasashastra herbo-minerallic dr...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Wijenayake AU,Abayasekara CL,Pitawala HM,Bandara BM

更新日期：2016-09-15 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: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: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:P-113 (AKRHHGYKRKFH-NH2) is a 12-amino-acid histidine-rich peptide derived from histatin 5 that is highly degradable in high salt concentrations and biological fluids such as serum, plasma and saliva. Nal-P-113, a novel antimicrobial peptide whose histidine residues are replaced by the bulky amino acids β-na...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Wang HY,Lin L,Fu W,Yu HY,Yu N,Tan LS,Cheng JW,Pan YP

更新日期：2017-08-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In ayurvedic traditional medicine Gentiana kurroo Royle (family; Gentianaceae) is used to treat several metabolic diseases. This plant is rich in various compounds belonging to flavonoids and glycosides. Till now little work has been carried out on immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory potential of this pla...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Mubashir K,Ganai BA,Ghazanfar K,Akbar S,Rah B,Tantry M,Masood A

更新日期：2017-01-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Uncaria sinensis (US) has long been used in traditional Korean medicine to relieve various nervous-related symptoms and cardiovascular disease. We recently showed the neuroprotective and cerebrovascular protective effects of US on cerebral ischemia; however, its effects on the blood-brain barrier (BBB) are p...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Seo HB,Kang BK,Kim JH,Choi YW,Hong JW,Choi BT,Shin HK

更新日期：2015-05-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Aging is an inevitable process for all living organisms. During this process reactive oxygen species generation is increased which leads to the activation of hyaluronidase, collagenase and elastase, which can further contribute to skin aging. Four southern African medicinal plants; Clerodendrum glabrum, Scho...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Ndlovu G,Fouche G,Tselanyane M,Cordier W,Steenkamp V

更新日期：2013-11-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The therapeutic use of Helleborus niger L. is manifold due to its specific phytochemical composition. Two compound groups, the ranunculin derivates including protoanemonin and the steroidal saponins, are also associated with toxicity (genotoxicity, disintegration of membrane structures). Therefore, in vitro ...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Felenda JE,Turek C,Mörbt N,Herrick A,Müller MB,Stintzing FC

更新日期：2019-05-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although the dopamine precursor L-3, 4-dihydroxyphenylalanine ( l -dopa) remains the gold standard pharmacological therapy for patients with Parkinson's disease (PD), long-term treatment with this drug has been known to result in several adverse effects, including l -dopa-induced dyskinesia (LID). Recently, ...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Ahn S,Song TJ,Park SU,Jeon S,Kim J,Oh JY,Jang J,Hong S,Song MA,Shin HS,Jung YR,Park HJ

更新日期：2017-04-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Complementary and alternative medicines are increasingly used by the general population. A survey was conducted to ascertain the knowledge of Complementary and Alternative Medicines (CAMs) amongst paediatric physicians, and whether seniority increases the likelihood of its use being considered in consultatio...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Fountain-Polley S,Kawai G,Goldstein A,Ninan T

更新日期：2007-11-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Increase oxidative trauma is the main cause behind Cisplatin (CP) induced cardiotoxicity which restricts its clinical application as anti-neoplastic prescription. Acacia hydaspica is a natural shrub with diverse bioactivities. Acacia hydaspica ethyl acetate extract (AHE) ameliorated drug-induced cardiotoxici...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Afsar T,Razak S,Almajwal A,Shabbir M,Khan MR

更新日期：2019-07-23 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:Studies show that electroacupuncture (EA) has beneficial effects in patients with inflammatory diseases. This study investigated the mechanisms of EA anti-inflammation, using a rat model of complete Freund's adjuvant (CFA)-induced hind paw inflammation and hyperalgesia. DESIGN:Four experiments were conducte...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Li A,Lao L,Wang Y,Xin J,Ren K,Berman BM,Tan M,Zhang R

更新日期：2008-05-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In China, demands for disease prevention and health care and the prevalence of chronic non-communicable diseases have increased. TCM and general hospitals are increasingly utilizing TCM strategies for chronic non-communicable disease care and prevention. This study aimed to investigate health care profession...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Fan X,Meng F,Wang D,Guo Q,Ji Z,Yang L,Ogihara A

更新日期：2018-07-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Artemisia princeps Pamp (APP), Leonurus japonicas Houtt (LJH), and Gardenia jasminoides Ellis fruit (GJE) have been traditionally used in East Asia to treat women's diseases related to reproductive system. They may attenuate the deterioration of energy, lipid, glucose and bone metabolism by estrogen deficien...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Yang HJ,Kim MJ,Kwon DY,Moon BR,Kim AR,Kang S,Park S

更新日期：2016-05-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Solanum xanthocarpum (Solanaceae) has been used for treatment of many infectious and degenerative diseases in traditional medicine. Present study reports the medicinal efficacy of S. xanthocarpum fruit as antioxidant, anticancer and anti HIV agents. METHODS:Extracts were prepared using Soxhlet apparatus and...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Kumar S,Pandey AK

更新日期：2014-03-28 00:00:00

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:Insulin resistance is characterized by deficient responses to insulin in its target tissues. In the present study, we examined the effects of L-Citrulline (L-Cit) on insulin sensitivity and signaling cascades in rat hepatoma H4IIE cells and SHRSP.Z-Leprfa/IzmDmcr rats. METHODS:H4IIE cells were pretreated in...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Yoshitomi H,Momoo M,Ma X,Huang Y,Suguro S,Yamagishi Y,Gao M

更新日期：2015-06-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Acupuncture has been widely used in the management of a variety of diseases for thousands of years, and many relevant randomized controlled trials have been published. In recent years, many randomized controlled trials have provided controversial or less-than-convincing evidence that supports the efficacy of...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Luo J,Xu H,Liu B

更新日期：2015-05-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aims of this study were to evaluate the effect and mechanism of a traditional Chinese medicine formula: Tongxieyaofang (TXYF) on Rats with Post Infectious Irritable Bowel Syndrome (PI-IBS). METHODS:SD male rats in adult were used to model PI-IBS and treated with TXYF at three dosage for 14 consecutive d...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Hu X,Zhang X,Han B,Bei W

更新日期：2013-10-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Angina pectoris (Angina) is a medical condition related to myocardial ischemia. Although acupuncture has been widely accepted as a clinical approach for angina, there is no sufficient evidence of its effectiveness against this syndrome, and its mechanisms have not yet been well elucidated. We develop this pr...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Wang N,Lu SF,Chen H,Wang JF,Fu SP,Hu CJ,Yang Y,Liang FR,Zhu BM

更新日期：2015-04-30 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:Honey, alone or in combination, has been used for wound healing since ancient times and has reemerged as a topic of interest in the last decade. Pectin has recently been investigated for its use in various biomedical applications such as drug delivery, skin protection, and scaffolding for cells. The aim of t...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Giusto G,Vercelli C,Comino F,Caramello V,Tursi M,Gandini M

更新日期：2017-05-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Infertility is a common complication in diabetic men and experimental animals, mainly due to loss of germ cells by apoptotic cell death. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of aqueous and ethanol extracts of Dracaena arborea in streptozotocin-induced ultra-structural spermatogenic alterations i...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Wankeu-Nya M,Florea A,Bâlici S,Watcho P,Matei H,Kamanyi A

更新日期：2013-04-02 00:00:00