abstract：BACKGROUND:Lysophosphatidylcholine (lysoPC), a metabolite from membrane phospholipids, accumulates in the ischemic myocardium and plays an important role in the development of myocardial dysfunction ventricular arrhythmia. In this study, we investigated if baicalein, a major component of Huang Qui, can protect against ...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Chen HM,Hsu JH,Liou SF,Chen TJ,Chen LY,Chiu CC,Yeh JL

更新日期：2014-07-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Type 2 diabetes is a major health problem in many countries including India. Yoga may be an effective type 2 diabetes prevention strategy in India, particularly given its cultural familiarity. METHODS:This was a parallel, randomized controlled pilot study to collect feasibility and preliminary efficacy data...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： McDermott KA,Rao MR,Nagarathna R,Murphy EJ,Burke A,Nagendra RH,Hecht FM

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To evaluate and compare 6-month effects of 8 weeks of an integrative treatment (IT), therapeutic acupuncture (TA), and conventional treatment (CT) in reducing symptoms of anxiety, depression and in improving health-related quality of life (HRQL) and sense of coherence (SOC) in psychologically distressed prim...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Arvidsdotter T,Marklund B,Taft C

更新日期：2014-06-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although electroacupuncture (EA) relieves various types of pain, individual differences in the sensitivity to EA analgesia have been reported, causing experimental and clinical difficulties. Our functional genomic study using cDNA microarray identified that 5'-AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK), a well-know...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Kim SK,Sun B,Yoon H,Lee JH,Lee G,Sohn SH,Kim H,Quan FS,Shim I,Ha J,Min BI,Bae H

更新日期：2014-06-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Evidence suggests yoga is a safe and effective intervention for the management of physical and psychosocial symptoms associated with musculoskeletal conditions. However, heterogeneity in the components and reporting of clinical yoga trials impedes both the generalization of study results and the replication ...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Ward L,Stebbings S,Sherman KJ,Cherkin D,Baxter GD

更新日期：2014-06-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:JSOG-6 is used as a traditional medicine to relieve the symptoms associated with inflammation, rheumatism, and osteoporosis in Korea. In the present study, we investigated the effects of JSOG-6 on bone loss prevention both in in vitro and in vivo as well as its underlying mechanism of action. METHODS:Protec...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Chung HJ,Cho L,Shin JS,Lee J,Ha IH,Park HJ,Lee SK

更新日期：2014-06-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Honey is widely used in folk medicine to treat cough, fever, and inflammation. In this study, the effect of aerosolised honey on airway tissues in a rabbit model of ovalbumin (OVA)-induced asthma was investigated. The ability of honey to act either as a rescuing agent in alleviating asthma-related symptoms o...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Kamaruzaman NA,Sulaiman SA,Kaur G,Yahaya B

更新日期：2014-05-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Since ancient times, honey has been used for medicinal purposes in many cultures; it is one of the oldest and most enduring substances used in wound management. Scientific evidence for its efficacy is widely studied, but systemic safety studies are still lacking. It is essential to study the impact of consum...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Samat S,Nor NA,Nor Hussein F,Ismail WI

更新日期：2014-05-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although a number of studies have been conducted on the prevalence of dietary supplement (DS) use in military personnel, these investigations have not been previously summarized. This article provides a systematic literature review of this topic. METHODS:Literature databases, reference lists, and other sour...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Knapik JJ,Steelman RA,Hoedebecke SS,Farina EK,Austin KG,Lieberman HR

更新日期：2014-05-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Morus alba, a medicinal plant in Asia, has been used traditionally to treat diabetes mellitus and hypoglycemia. However, the effects of M. alba extract (MAE) on atopic dermatitis have not been verified scientifically. We investigated the effects of MAE on atopic dermatitis through in vitro and in vivo experi...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Lim HS,Ha H,Lee H,Lee JK,Lee MY,Shin HK

更新日期：2014-04-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The purpose of this study was to investigate the inhibitory effects of long-term electroacupuncture at BaiHui (DU20) and ZuSanLi (ST36) on cardiovascular remodeling in spontaneously hypertensive rats (SHR) and underlying mechanisms. METHODS:6-weeks-old SHR or Wistar male rats were randomly, divided into 6 g...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Huo ZJ,Li Q,Tian GH,Zhou CM,Wei XH,Pan CS,Yang L,Bai Y,Zhang YY,He K,Wang CS,Li ZG,Han JY

更新日期：2014-04-01 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:Poria cocos Wolf, a medicinal fungus, is widely used in traditional medicines in East Asian countries owing to its various therapeutic potentials. Although several studies have demonstrated the anti-inflammatory activity of this fungus, its underlying mechanisms have not yet been clearly defined. METHODS:In...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Jeong JW,Lee HH,Han MH,Kim GY,Hong SH,Park C,Choi YH

更新日期：2014-03-15 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:This study was designed to evaluate the effects of electroacupuncture-like stimulation at Baihui (GV20) and Dazhui (GV14) acupoints (EA at acupoints) following mild cerebral ischemia-reperfusion (I/R) injury. Furthermore, we investigated whether brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF)-mediated activation of...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Cheng CY,Lin JG,Su SY,Tang NY,Kao ST,Hsieh CL

更新日期：2014-03-07 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: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

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:Endophytes, which reside in plant tissues, have the potential to produce novel metabolites with immense benefits for health industry. Cytotoxic and antimicrobial activities of endophytic fungi isolated from Bacopa monnieri (L.) Pennell were investigated. METHODS:Endophytic fungi were isolated from the Bacop...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Katoch M,Singh G,Sharma S,Gupta N,Sangwan PL,Saxena AK

更新日期：2014-02-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Roots of Rumex hastatus (Polygonaceae) are traditionally used for the treatment of various ailments including liver and lung diseases. In this study, various solvent extracts of R. hastatus roots, like methanolic, n-hexane, ethyl acetate, chloroform, butanol and aqueous fractions were assessed through their ...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Sahreen S,Khan MR,Khan RA

更新日期：2014-02-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Centella asiatica (C. asiatica) was previously reported to have anti-hyperglycemic effects in animal diabetic model rats. However, its activity on organ and tissue level remains unstudied. Our study aims at exploring the possible effects, C. asiatica extract and insoluble fiber has on carbohydrate absorption...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Kabir AU,Samad MB,D'Costa NM,Akhter F,Ahmed A,Hannan JM

更新日期：2014-01-18 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:Renal ischemia-reperfusion injury (IRI) increases the rates of acute kidney failure, delayed graft function, and early mortality after kidney transplantation. The pathophysiology involved includes oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, and immune-mediated injury. The anti-oxidation, anti-apoptosis, and...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Lin M,Li L,Li L,Pokhrel G,Qi G,Rong R,Zhu T

更新日期：2014-01-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Rhodiola rosea (Rhodiola) is a plant in the Crassulaceae family that grows in cold regions of the world. It is mainly used in clinics as an adaptogen. Recently, it has been mentioned that Rhodiola increases plasma β-endorphin to lower blood pressure. Thus, the present study aims to investigate the antidiabet...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Niu CS,Chen LJ,Niu HS

更新日期：2014-01-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Grape skin, a rich source of phytochemicals, has been reported to possess remarkable anti-obesity activity. Fatty acid synthase (FAS) is a key enzyme catalyzing the synthesis of fatty acid de novo, and has been considered as an anti-obesity target. To elucidate the anti-obesity mechanism of grape skin, we in...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Liang Y,Tian W,Ma X

更新日期：2013-12-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The frequent occurrences of antibiotic-resistant biofilm forming pathogens have become global issue since various measures that had been taken to curb the situation led to failure. Euphorbia hirta, is a well-known ethnomedicinal plant of Malaysia with diverse biological activities. This plant has been used w...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Perumal S,Mahmud R

更新日期：2013-12-09 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: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: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:Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the third leading cause of cancer deaths reported worldwide. The incidence is higher in Asia and Africa, where there is greater endemic prevalence of hepatitis B and C. The devastating outcome of cancer can be minimized only by the use of potent therapeutic agents. Tridham (...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Jaganathan R,Ravinayagam V,Panchanadham S,Palanivelu S

更新日期：2013-11-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Main concerns for lactating women about medications include the safety of their breastfed infants and the potential effects of medication on quantity and quality of breast milk. While medicine treatments include conventional and complementary medicines, most studies to date have focused on evaluating the saf...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Sim TF,Sherriff J,Hattingh HL,Parsons R,Tee LB

更新日期：2013-11-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Gami-Cheongyeul-Sodok-Eum (GCSE), an herbal formula of traditional Korean medicine, comprises nine herb components. GCSE has various biological activities such as anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial and anti-viral activities. However, it is still unclear whether GCSE has any immunomodulatory effect on atopic d...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Hwang JS,Kim JE,Yu YB,Im SH

更新日期：2013-11-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Recently, considerable attention has been focused on exploring the potential antioxidant properties of plant extracts or isolated products of plant origin. Prunella vulgaris var. lilacina is widely distributed in Korea, Japan, China, and Europe, and it continues to be used to treat inflammation, eye pain, he...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Hwang YJ,Lee EJ,Kim HR,Hwang KA

更新日期：2013-11-09 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: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: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:Momordica charantia (MC) is a tropical plant that is extensively used in folk medicine. However, the knowledge about side effects of this plant is relatively little according to knowledge about its therapeutic effects. The aim of this study is to reveal the effects of non-allergic type-I like hypersensitivit...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Sagkan RI

更新日期：2013-10-26 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Saikosaponin-d (SSd), a monomer terpenoid purified from the Chinese herbal drug Radix bupleuri, has multiple effects, including anticancer properties. However, the effect of SSd on tumors exposed to radiation is largely unknown. To investigate the radiosensitizing effect of SSd and its possible mechanism, we...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Wang BF,Dai ZJ,Wang XJ,Bai MH,Lin S,Ma HB,Wang YL,Song LQ,Ma XL,Zan Y,Min WL,Cheng YA

更新日期：2013-10-12 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:Alpinia oxyphylla is a common remedy in traditional Chinese medicine. Yakuchinone A is a major constituent of A. oxyphylla and exhibits anti-inflammatory, antitumor, antibacterial, and gastric protective activities. METHODS:Antioxidant and antitumor characteristics of yakuchinone A in skin cancer cells as w...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Lin RJ,Yen CM,Chou TH,Chiang FY,Wang GH,Tseng YP,Wang L,Huang TW,Wang HC,Chan LP,Ding HY,Liang CH

更新日期：2013-09-26 00:00:00