abstract：BACKGROUND:Samsoeum (SSE), a traditional herbal formula, has been widely used to treat cough, fever, congestion, and emesis for centuries. Recent studies have demonstrated that SSE retains potent pharmacological efficiency in anti-allergic and anti-inflammatory reactions. However, the anti-cancer activity of SSE and it...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Kim A,Yim NH,Ma JY

更新日期：2013-09-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:While older adults may seek care for low back pain (LBP) from both medical doctors (MDs) and doctors of chiropractic (DCs), co-management between these providers is uncommon. The purposes of this study were to describe the preferences of older adults for LBP co-management by MDs and DCs and to identify their...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Lyons KJ,Salsbury SA,Hondras MA,Jones ME,Andresen AA,Goertz CM

更新日期：2013-09-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The use of edible plants is an integral part of dietary behavior in the West region of Cameroon. Dorstenia psilurus (Moraceae) is widely used as spice and as medicinal plant for the treatment of several diseases in Cameroon. The aim of this study is to investigate the cytotoxic and apoptotic potential of met...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Pieme CA,Guru SK,Ambassa P,Kumar S,Ngameni B,Ngogang JY,Bhushan S,Saxena AK

更新日期：2013-09-10 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:Hyaluronidases have been found as the target enzymes in the development of osteoarthritis (OA) disease. While there is still no curative treatment for this disease, recent studies on the treatment of OA were focused on the effectiveness of natural products which are expected to improve the symptoms with mini...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Citalingam K,Zareen S,Shaari K,Ahmad S

更新日期：2013-08-23 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:With the emergence of strains resistant to conventional antibiotics, it is important to carry studies using alternative methods to control these microorganisms causing important infections, such as the use of products of plant origin that has demonstrated effective antimicrobial activity besides biocompatibi...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： de Oliveira JR,de Castro VC,das Graças Figueiredo Vilela P,Camargo SE,Carvalho CA,Jorge AO,de Oliveira LD

更新日期：2013-08-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Rhabdomyolysis is an uncommon side effect of trabectedin which is used for the second line therapy of metastatic sarcoma after anthracycline and ifosfamide failure. This side effect may be due to pharmacokinetic interactions caused by shared mechanisms of metabolism involving the cytochrome P450 (CYP) system...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Strippoli S,Lorusso V,Albano A,Guida M

更新日期：2013-07-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Leptospirosis, one of the most widespread zoonotic infectious diseases worldwide, is caused by spirochetes bacteria of the genus Leptospira. The present study examined inhibitory activity of purified xanthones and crude extracts from Garcinia mangostana against both non-pathogenic and pathogenic leptospira. ...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Seesom W,Jaratrungtawee A,Suksamrarn S,Mekseepralard C,Ratananukul P,Sukhumsirichart W

更新日期：2013-07-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Mitrella kentii (M. kentii) (Bl.) Miq, is a tree-climbing liana that belongs to the family Annonaceae. The plant is rich with isoquinoline alkaloids, terpenylated dihydrochalcones and benzoic acids and has been reported to possess anti-inflammatory activity. The purpose of this study is to assess the gastrop...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Sidahmed HM,Azizan AH,Mohan S,Abdulla MA,Abdelwahab SI,Taha MM,Hadi AH,Ketuly KA,Hashim NM,Loke MF,Vadivelu J

更新日期：2013-07-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There are reports of improved metabolic outcomes due to consumption of germinated brown rice (GBR). Many of the functional effects of GBR can be linked to its high amounts of antioxidants. Interestingly, dietary components with high antioxidants have shown promise in the prevention of neurodegenerative disea...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Azmi NH,Ismail N,Imam MU,Ismail M

更新日期：2013-07-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Gamijinhae-tang (GJHT) has long been used in Korea to treat respiratory diseases. The therapeutic effect of GJHT is likely associated with its anti-inflammatory activity. However, the precise mechanisms underlying its effects are unknown. This study was conducted to evaluate the protective effects of GJHT in...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Sohn SH,Jang H,Kim Y,Jang YP,Cho SH,Jung H,Jung S,Bae H

更新日期：2013-07-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Traditional Chinese medicines have been used for anti-asthma treatment for several centuries in many Asian countries, and have been shown to effectively relieve symptoms. Our previous study demonstrated that a complex traditional Chinese medicine (CTCM) administered in nebulized form through the intratrachea...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Chang HC,Gong CC,Chan CL,Mak OT

更新日期：2013-07-13 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:In Pakistan Fagonia olivieri (Zygophyllaceae) is commonly used in the indigenous system of medicine for treatment of conditions like diabetes, cancer, fever, asthma, toothache, stomach troubles and kidney disorders. This study evaluated the crude methanol extract of F. olivieri (FOM) and its derived fraction...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Rashid U,Khan MR,Jan S,Bokhari J,Shah NA

更新日期：2013-07-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Morella serata is a South African medicinal plant used in the treatment of microbial infections and to enhance male sexual performance. There is dearth of information in scientific literature on its efficacy and safety. METHODS:In the present study, the root extracts were investigated for the phytochemicals...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Ashafa AO

更新日期：2013-07-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The liver plays an essential role in the body by regulating several important metabolic functions. Liver injury is associated with the distortion of these functions causing many health problems. Pharmaceutical drugs treat liver disorders but cause further damage to it. Hence, herbal drugs are used worldwide ...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Amin ZA,Alshawsh MA,Kassim M,Ali HM,Abdulla MA

更新日期：2013-07-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Colorectal cancer remains one of the leading causes of cancer death worldwide. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has played a positive role in colorectal cancer treatment. There is a great need to establish effective herbal formula for colorectal cancer treatment. Based on TCM principles and clinical practi...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Deng S,Hu B,An HM,Du Q,Xu L,Shen KP,Shi XF,Wei MM,Wu Y

更新日期：2013-06-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Personalised (or individualised) medicine in the days of genetic research refers to molecular biologic specifications in individuals and not to a response to individual patient needs in the sense of person-centred medicine. Studies suggest that patients often wish for authentically person-centred care and pe...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Franzel B,Schwiegershausen M,Heusser P,Berger B

更新日期：2013-06-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Ginkgo biloba extract (GbE) is used extensively by breast cancer patients undergoing treatment with Tamoxifen (TAM). Thus, the present study investigated the effects of GbE in female Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats bearing chemically-induced mammary tumors and receiving TAM. METHODS:Animals bearing mammary tumors ...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Dias MC,Furtado KS,Rodrigues MA,Barbisan LF

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Neurotoxin-Nna (NT), an analgesic peptide separated from the venom of Naja naja atra, has reported to have an exceptional specificity to block transmission of the nerve impulse by binding to the α- subunit of the nicotinic acetylcholine receptor in the membrane. However, little information is available on th...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Ruan Y,Yao L,Zhang B,Zhang S,Guo J

更新日期：2013-04-15 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

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:The aim of this research was to determine the intensity and mechanisms of the cytotoxic actions of five extracts isolated from the endemic plant species Helichrysum zivojinii Černjavski & Soška (family Asteraceae) against specific cancer cell lines. In order to evaluate the sensitivity of normal immunocompet...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Matić IZ,Aljančić I,Žižak Ž,Vajs V,Jadranin M,Milosavljević S,Juranić ZD

更新日期：2013-02-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Many edible plants are used in Cameroon since ancient time to control microbial infections. This study was designed at evaluating the antibacterial activities of the methanol extracts of ten Cameroonian vegetables against a panel of twenty nine Gram negative bacteria including multi-drug resistant (MDR) stra...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Noumedem JA,Mihasan M,Lacmata ST,Stefan M,Kuiate JR,Kuete V

更新日期：2013-01-31 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:Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative joint disease that results in the destruction of cartilage. Edible Bird's Nest (EBN) extract contains important components, which can reduce the progression of osteoarthritis and helps in the regeneration of the cartilage. The present study aimed to investigate the effec...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Chua KH,Lee TH,Nagandran K,Md Yahaya NH,Lee CT,Tjih ET,Abdul Aziz R

更新日期：2013-01-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Naturopaths are an increasingly significant part of the healthcare sector in Australia, yet despite their significant role there has been little research on this practitioner group. Currently the naturopathic profession in Australia is undergoing a period of rapid professional growth and change. However, to ...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Wardle JL,Adams J,Lui CW,Steel AE

更新日期：2013-01-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Resveratrol, a polyphenol from grapes and red wine has many health beneficial effects, including protection against cardiovascular and neurodegenerative diseases and cancer. However, our group and others have provided evidence for a dual cancer promoting or inhibitory role for resveratrol in breast cancer, d...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Castillo-Pichardo L,Cubano LA,Dharmawardhane S

更新日期：2013-01-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Soshiho-tang (SST, Xiao-chai-hu-tang in Chinese and Sho-saiko-to in Japanese), an oriental herbal formula, is used for treatment of chronic liver diseases. Although many researchers have studied the pharmacological properties of SST, information about its safety and toxicity is limited. Therefore, we evaluat...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Shin IS,Lee MY,Kim Y,Seo CS,Kim JH,Shin HK

更新日期：2012-12-27 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:Postmenopausal women experience estrogen deficiency-related menopausal symptoms (e.g., hot flashes and mood swings) and a dramatic increase in the incidence of chronic diseases. Although estrogen-replacement therapy (ERT) can reduce mortality from cardiovascular disease and improve osteoporosis and menopausa...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Lee YM,Kim JB,Bae JH,Lee JS,Kim PS,Jang HH,Kim HR

更新日期：2012-12-21 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:In traditional Chinese medicine, green tea is considered to have a life-prolonging effect, possibly as a result of its rich content of antioxidant tea polyphenols, and hence has the potential to prevent cancer. This study investigated the role of the major tea secondary plant compound epigallocatechin gallat...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Müller J,Pfaffl MW

更新日期：2012-12-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Drug resistance in bacteria has become a global concern and the search for new antibacterial agents is urgent and ongoing. Endophytes provide an abundant reservoir of bioactive metabolites for medicinal exploitation, and an increasing number of novel compounds are being isolated from endophytic fungi. Ophiop...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Liang H,Xing Y,Chen J,Zhang D,Guo S,Wang C

更新日期：2012-11-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) continues to increase in Taiwan. This study examined the use of CAM and beliefs about CAM as expressed by patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI) in Taiwan. METHODS:TBI patients and their accompanying relatives were interviewed by using a structured...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Gau BS,Yang HL,Huang SJ,Lou MF

更新日期：2012-11-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a complex autoimmune disease mediated by an immune response to central nervous system antigens. Modern immunomodulatory therapies, however, do not ameliorate many of the symptoms, such as pain and depression. Patients thus seek alternative treatments, such as acupuncture, although ...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Quispe-Cabanillas JG,Damasceno A,von Glehn F,Brandão CO,Damasceno BP,Silveira WD,Santos LM

更新日期：2012-11-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There have been a few but not precise surveys of the current status of traditional Japanese Kampo education at medical schools in Japan. Our aim was to identify problems and suggest solutions for a standardized Kampo educational model for all medical schools throughout Japan. METHODS:We surveyed all 80 medi...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Arai M,Katai S,Muramatsu S,Namiki T,Hanawa T,Izumi S

更新日期：2012-11-02 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

abstract：BACKGROUND:Nuna Kadugu (NK), a Siddha medicine prepared from leaves and fruits of Morinda Pubescens, used for the treatment of various skin diseases. Though NK has been widely used for several decades, no scientific report was available on its safety. Present study was undertaken to demonstrate the oral toxicity of NK ...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Ramaswamy RS,Prathyusha N,Saranya R,Sumathy H,Mohanavalli KT,Priya RJ,Venkhatesh JR,Babu CS,Manickavasakam K,Thanikachalam S

更新日期：2012-10-22 00:00:00