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BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies

Issue 1/2011

Content (138 Articles)

Open Access Research article

Olive Oil effectively mitigates ovariectomy-induced osteoporosis in rats

Nermine K Saleh, Hanan A Saleh

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Assessment of phytochemical content, polyphenolic composition, antioxidant and antibacterial activities of Leguminosae medicinal plants in Peninsular Malaysia

Yik Ling Chew, Elaine Wan Ling Chan, Pei Ling Tan, Yau Yan Lim, Johnson Stanslas, Joo Kheng Goh

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Evaluation of the antibacterial and anticancer activities of some South African medicinal plants

Mary A Bisi-Johnson, Chikwelu L Obi, Toshio Hattori, Yoshiteru Oshima, Shenwei Li, Learnmore Kambizi, Jacobus N Eloff, Sandeep D Vasaikar

Open Access Research article

Effects of Green Tea Catechins and Theanine on Preventing Influenza Infection among Healthcare Workers: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Keiji Matsumoto, Hiroshi Yamada, Norikata Takuma, Hitoshi Niino, Yuko M Sagesaka

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Inhibitory activity of a standardized elderberry liquid extract against clinically-relevant human respiratory bacterial pathogens and influenza A and B viruses

Christian Krawitz, Mobarak Abu Mraheil, Michael Stein, Can Imirzalioglu, Eugen Domann, Stephan Pleschka, Torsten Hain

Open Access Research article

Carbon tetrachloride induced kidney and lung tissue damages and antioxidant activities of the aqueous rhizome extract of Podophyllum hexandrum

Showkat Ahmad Ganie, Ehtishamul Haq, Abid Hamid, Yasrib Qurishi, Zahid Mahmood, Bilal Ahmad Zargar, Akbar Masood, Mohmmad Afzal Zargar

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Beneficial effect of Mentha suaveolens essential oil in the treatment of vaginal candidiasis assessed by real-time monitoring of infection

Donatella Pietrella, Letizia Angiolella, Elisabetta Vavala, Anna Rachini, Francesca Mondello, Rino Ragno, Francesco Bistoni, Anna Vecchiarelli

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Dichrostachys cinerea (L.) Wight et Arn (Mimosaceae) hydro-alcoholic extract action on the contractility of tracheal smooth muscle isolated from guinea-pig

Raissa RR Aworet-Samseny, Alain Souza, Fidele Kpahé, Kiessoun Konaté, Jacques Y Datté

Open Access Research article

Antioxidative and in vitro antiproliferative activity of Arctium lappa root extracts

Fabricia S Predes, Ana LTG Ruiz, João E Carvalho, Mary A Foglio, Heidi Dolder

Open Access Research article

Characterization of n-Hexane sub-fraction of Bridelia micrantha (Berth) and its antimycobacterium activity

Ezekiel Green, Lawrence C Obi, Amidou Samie, Pascal O Bessong, Roland N Ndip

Open Access Research article

Nurses' experiences, expectations, and preferences for mind-body practices to reduce stress

Kathi Kemper, Sally Bulla, Deborah Krueger, Mary Jane Ott, Jane A McCool, Paula Gardiner

Open Access Research article

Health care utilization among complementary and alternative medicine users in a large military cohort

Martin R White, Isabel G Jacobson, Besa Smith, Timothy S Wells, Gary D Gackstetter, Edward J Boyko, Tyler C Smith

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Piper sarmentosum inhibits ICAM-1 and Nox4 gene expression in oxidative stress-induced human umbilical vein endothelial cells

Azizah Ugusman, Zaiton Zakaria, Chua Kien Hui, Nor Anita Megat Mohd Nordin

Open Access Research article

Antibacterial activity of Thymoquinone, an active principle of Nigella sativa and its potency to prevent bacterial biofilm formation

Kamel Chaieb, Bochra Kouidhi, Hanene Jrah, Kacem Mahdouani, Amina Bakhrouf

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Use of multivitamins, folic acid and herbal supplements among breast cancer survivors: the black women's health study

Mireille Bright-Gbebry, Kepher H Makambi, JoyAnn Phillips Rohan, Adana A Llanos, Lynn Rosenberg, Julie R Palmer, Lucile L Adams-Campbell

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Larvicidal, antimicrobial and brine shrimp activities of extracts from Cissampelos mucronata and Tephrosia villosa from coast region, Tanzania

Ramadhani S O Nondo, Zakaria H Mbwambo, Abdul W Kidukuli, Ester M Innocent, Matobola J Mihale, Paul Erasto, Mainen J Moshi

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In vivo activity of Sapindus saponaria against azole-susceptible and -resistant human vaginal Candida species

Edílson Damke, Joyce K Tsuzuki, Diógenes AG Cortez, Izabel CP Ferreira, Thâmara A Bertoni, Márcia R Batista, Lucélia Donati, Terezinha IE Svidzinski, Márcia EL Consolaro

Open Access Research article

Patients visiting the complementary medicine clinic for pain: a cross sectional study

Roni Peleg, Orly Liberman, Yan Press, Pesach Shvartzman

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In vitro antiproliferative activity of partially purified Trigona laeviceps propolis from Thailand on human cancer cell lines

Supawadee Umthong, Preecha Phuwapraisirisan, Songchan Puthong, Chanpen Chanchao

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Rectal gel application of Withania somnifera root extract expounds anti-inflammatory and muco-restorative activity in TNBS-induced Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Pankaj Pawar, Suhit Gilda, Siddhesh Sharma, Suresh Jagtap, Anant Paradkar, Kakasaheb Mahadik, Prabhakar Ranjekar, Abhay Harsulkar

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A hepatoprotective Lindera obtusiloba extract suppresses growth and attenuates insulin like growth factor-1 receptor signaling and NF-kappaB activity in human liver cancer cell lines

Christian Freise, Martin Ruehl, Ulrike Erben, Ulf Neumann, Daniel Seehofer, Ki Young Kim, Wolfram Trowitzsch-Kienast, Thorsten Stroh, Martin Zeitz, Rajan Somasundaram

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Antibacterial and dermal toxicological profiles of ethyl acetate extract from Crassocephalum bauchiense (Hutch.) Milne-Redh (Asteraceae)

Raymond S Mouokeu, Rosalie AN Ngono, Paul K Lunga, Martin M Koanga, Alambert T Tiabou, Guy SS Njateng, Jean DD Tamokou, Jules-Roger Kuiate

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Antimicrobial activities of the methanol extract and compounds from Artocarpus communis (Moraceae)

Victor Kuete, Patrick Y Ango, Ghislain W Fotso, Gilbert DWF Kapche, Jean P Dzoyem, Arlette G Wouking, Bonaventure T Ngadjui, Berhanu M Abegaz

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Evaluation of free-radical quenching properties of standard Ayurvedic formulation Vayasthapana Rasayana

Sourav Mukherjee, Nayana Pawar, Omkar Kulkarni, Bhagyashri Nagarkar, Shrikant Thopte, Akshay Bhujbal, Pankaj Pawar

Open Access Research article

Examining mindfulness-based stress reduction: Perceptions from minority older adults residing in a low-income housing facility

Sarah L Szanton, Jennifer Wenzel, Amy B Connolly, Rachel L Piferi

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Acupuncture for the treatment of severe acute pain in Herpes Zoster: results of a nested, open-label, randomized trial in the VZV Pain Study

Tamara Ursini, Monica Tontodonati, Lamberto Manzoli, Ennio Polilli, Cristina Rebuzzi, Gabriele Congedo, Sonia Di Profio, Patrizia Marani Toro, Augusta Consorte, Giuseppina Placido, Stefano Laganà, Claudio D'Amario, Carla Granchelli, Giustino Parruti, Lucio Pippa

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The prevalence and experience of Australian naturopaths and Western herbalists working within community pharmacies

Lesley A Braun, Ondine Spitzer, Evelin Tiralongo, Jenny M Wilkinson, Michael Bailey, Susan Poole, Michael Dooley

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Alternative health care consultations in Ontario, Canada: A geographic and socio-demographic analysis

Allison M Williams, Peter Kitchen, Jeanette Eby

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Hepatoprotective effects of methanol extract of Carissa opaca leaves on CCl4-induced damage in rat

Sumaira Sahreen, Muhammad R Khan, Rahmat A Khan

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Efficacy of methylsulfonylmethane supplementation on osteoarthritis of the knee: a randomized controlled study

Eytan M Debbi, Gabriel Agar, Gil Fichman, Yaron Bar Ziv, Rami Kardosh, Nahum Halperin, Avi Elbaz, Yiftah Beer, Ronen Debi

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Antibacterial activity of some selected medicinal plants of Pakistan

Yamin Bibi, Sobia Nisa, Fayyaz M Chaudhary, Muhammad Zia

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Patient education integrated with acupuncture for relief of cancer-related fatigue randomized controlled feasibility study

Michael F Johnston, Ron D Hays, Saskia K Subramanian, Robert M Elashoff, Eleanor K Axe, Jie-Jia Li, Irene Kim, Roberto B Vargas, Jihey Lee, LuGe Yang, Ka-Kit Hui

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Effects of two Lactobacillus strains on lipid metabolism and intestinal microflora in rats fed a high-cholesterol diet

Ning Xie, Yi Cui, Ya-Ni Yin, Xin Zhao, Jun-Wen Yang, Zheng-Gen Wang, Nian Fu, Yong Tang, Xue-Hong Wang, Xiao-Wei Liu, Chun-Lian Wang, Fang-Gen Lu

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More resistant tendons obtained from the association of Heteropterys aphrodisiaca and endurance training

Juliana C Monteiro, Marcos LM Gomes, Tatiana C Tomiosso, Wilson R Nakagaki, Mariana M Sbervelheri, Danilo L Ferrucci, Edson R Pimentel, Heidi Dolder

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Antimicrobial and antioxidant properties of methanol extract, fractions and compounds from the stem bark of Entada abyssinica Stend ex A. Satabie

Gerald N Teke, Paul K Lunga, Hippolyte K Wabo, Jules-Roger Kuiate, Gerard Vilarem, Geraldine Giacinti, Haruhisa Kikuchi, Yoshiteru Oshima

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Modulation of growth and angiogenic potential of oral squamous carcinoma cells in vitro using salvianolic acid B

Ya Yang, Ping J Ge, Long Jiang, Feng L Li, Qin Y Zhu

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Polysaccharides from Agaricus bisporus and Agaricus brasiliensis show similarities in their structures and their immunomodulatory effects on human monocytic THP-1 cells

Fhernanda R Smiderle, Andrea C Ruthes, Jeroen van Arkel, Wasaporn Chanput, Marcello Iacomini, Harry J Wichers, Leo JLD Van Griensven

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Antihyperlipidemic effects of Pleurotus ostreatus (oyster mushrooms) in HIV-infected individuals taking antiretroviral therapy

Donald I Abrams, Paul Couey, Starley B Shade, Mary Ellen Kelly, Nnemdi Kamanu-Elias, Paul Stamets

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Potential dermal wound healing agent in Blechnum orientale Linn

How Yee Lai, Yau Yan Lim, Kah Hwi Kim

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The influence of a series of five dry cupping treatments on pain and mechanical thresholds in patients with chronic non-specific neck pain - a randomised controlled pilot study

Romy Lauche, Holger Cramer, Kyung-Eun Choi, Thomas Rampp, Felix Joyonto Saha, Gustav J Dobos, Frauke Musial

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Evaluation of Abelmoschus moschatus extracts for antioxidant, free radical scavenging, antimicrobial and antiproliferative activities using in vitro assays

Mir Z Gul, Lepakshi M Bhakshu, Farhan Ahmad, Anand K Kondapi, Insaf A Qureshi, Irfan A Ghazi

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Stakeholders' perspectives on the regulation and integration of complementary and alternative medicine products in Lebanon: a qualitative study

Mohamad Alameddine, Farah Naja, Sarah Abdel-Salam, Salwa Maalouf, Claudia Matta

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High catechin concentrations detected in Withania somnifera (ashwagandha) by high performance liquid chromatography analysis

Nadia Alam, Monzur Hossain, Md Ibrahim Khalil, Mohammed Moniruzzaman, Siti Amrah Sulaiman, Siew Hua Gan

Open Access Correspondence

An evaluation of the completeness of safety reporting in reports of complementary and alternative medicine trials

Lucy-Ann Turner, Kavita Singh, Chantelle Garritty, Alexander Tsertsvadze, Eric Manheimer, L Susan Wieland, James Galipeau, David Moher

Open Access Study protocol

Hwangryunhaedoktang in adult patients with Atopic Dermatitis: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, two-centre trial - study protocol

Nam-Kwen Kim, Dong-Hyo Lee, Hyung-Sik Seo, Seung-Ho Sun, Yong-Leol Oh, Ji-Eun Kim, In-Hwan Yoon, Eun-Sung Seo, Gye-Seon Shim, Christopher Zaslawski

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Effect of plant sterols on the lipid profile of patients with hypercholesterolaemia. Randomised, experimental study

Ignacio Párraga, Jesús López-Torres, Fernando Andrés, Beatriz Navarro, José M del Campo, Mercedes García-Reyes, María P Galdón, Ángeles Lloret, Juan C Precioso, Joseba Rabanales

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Preliminary study of the antioxidant properties of flowers and roots of Pyrostegia venusta (Ker Gawl) Miers

Purabi Roy, Sarika Amdekar, Avnish Kumar, Vinod Singh

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Antimicrobial and toxicological activities of five medicinal plant species from Cameroon Traditional Medicine

Jules CN Assob, Henri LF Kamga, Dickson S Nsagha, Anna L Njunda, Peter F Nde, Emmanuel A Asongalem, Abdel J Njouendou, Bertrand Sandjon, Veronique B Penlap

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Meaning and challenges in the practice of multiple therapeutic massage modalities: a combined methods study

Antony J Porcino, Heather S Boon, Stacey A Page, Marja J Verhoef

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Moxibustion for cephalic version: a feasibility randomised controlled trial

Carole K Do, Caroline A Smith, Hannah Dahlen, Andrew Bisits, Virginia Schmied

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Antiproliferative effect of methanolic extraction of tualang honey on human keloid fibroblasts

Mohamad Shah Nurul Syazana, Ahmad Sukari Halim, Siew Hua Gan, Shaharum Shamsuddin

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BACE1 inhibitory activity of fungal endophytic extracts from Malaysian medicinal plants

Azzeme Harun, Richard Muhammad Johari James, Siong Meng Lim, Abu Bakar Abdul Majeed, Anthony LJ Cole, Kalavathy Ramasamy

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Tannin extracts from immature fruits of Terminalia chebula Fructus Retz. promote cutaneous wound healing in rats

Kun Li, Yunpeng Diao, Houli Zhang, Shouyu Wang, Zhen Zhang, Bo Yu, Shanshan Huang, Hong Yang

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Anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects of Tualang honey in alkali injury on the eyes of rabbits: Experimental animal study

Karuppannan Bashkaran, Embong Zunaina, Shaharuddin Bakiah, Siti Amrah Sulaiman, KNS Sirajudeen, Venkatesh Naik

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A comparison of complementary and alternative medicine users and use across geographical areas: A national survey of 1,427 women

Jon Adams, David Sibbritt, Alex Broom, Deborah Loxton, Marie Pirotta, John Humphreys, Chi-Wai Lui

Open Access Research article

The evidence for Shiatsu: a systematic review of Shiatsu and acupressure

Nicola Robinson, Ava Lorenc, Xing Liao

Open Access Study protocol

Hypnosis for hot flashes among postmenopausal women study: A study protocol of an ongoing randomized clinical trial

Gary R Elkins, William I Fisher, Aimee K Johnson

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Complementary and alternative medicine for patients with chronic fatigue syndrome: A systematic review

Terje Alraek, Myeong Soo Lee, Tae-Young Choi, Huijuan Cao, Jianping Liu

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Tactile massage and hypnosis as a health promotion for nurses in emergency care-a qualitative study

Fanny Airosa, Susanne K Andersson, Torkel Falkenberg, Christina Forsberg, Elisabeth Nordby-Hörnell, Gunnar Öhlén, Tobias Sundberg

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Understanding, perceptions and self-use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) among Malaysian pharmacy students

Syed S Hasan, Chew S Yong, Muneer G Babar, Cho M Naing, Abdul Hameed, Mirza R Baig, Shahid M Iqbal, Therese Kairuz

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Black tea extract prevents lipopolysaccharide-induced NF-κB signaling and attenuates dextran sulfate sodium-induced experimental colitis

Young-A Song, Young-Lan Park, Kyu-Yeol Kim, Cho-Yun Chung, Gi-Hoon Lee, Dae-Ho Cho, Ho-Seok Ki, Kang-Jin Park, Sung-Bum Cho, Wan-Sik Lee, Nacksung Kim, Bong-Whan Ahn, Young-Eun Joo

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Feeding, stooling and sleeping patterns in infants with colic - a randomized controlled trial of minimal acupuncture

Kajsa Landgren, Nina Kvorning, Inger Hallström

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Effects of edible bird's nest (EBN) on cultured rabbit corneal keratocytes

Fadhilah Zainal Abidin, Chua Kien Hui, Ng Sook Luan, Elvy Suhana Mohd Ramli, Lee Ting Hun, Norzana Abd Ghafar

Open Access Research article

Anti-Neuroinflammatory effects of the extract of Achillea fragrantissima

Anat Elmann, Sharon Mordechay, Hilla Erlank, Alona Telerman, Miriam Rindner, Rivka Ofir

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Antioxidant, antimicrobial and anticancer activity of the lichens Cladonia furcata, Lecanora atra and Lecanora muralis

Branislav R Ranković, Marijana M Kosanić, Tatjana P Stanojković

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Anti-inflammatory effects of fermented and non-fermented Sophora flavescens: a comparative study

Chun-chao Han, Hong Wei, Jianyou Guo

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Acute toxicity, brine shrimp cytotoxicity and relaxant activity of fruits of callistemon citrinus curtis

Niaz Ali, Ghayour Ahmed, Syed Wadood Ali Shah, Ismail Shah, Mehreen Ghias, Imran Khan

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Rural Australian community pharmacists' views on complementary and alternative medicine: a pilot study

Nicole J Bushett, Virginia A Dickson-Swift, Jon A Willis, Pene Wood

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Antiurolithic activity of Origanum vulgare is mediated through multiple pathways

Aslam Khan, Samra Bashir, Saeed R Khan, Anwar H Gilani

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Developments on drug discovery and on new therapeutics: highly diluted tinctures act as biological response modifiers

Carolina C de Oliveira, Ana Paula R Abud, Simone M de Oliveira, Fernando de SF Guimarães, Lucas F de Andrade, Raffaello P Di Bernardi, Ediely L de O Coletto, Diogo Kuczera, Eneida J Da Lozzo, Jenifer P Gonçalves, Edvaldo da S Trindade, Dorly de F Buchi

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Antimicrobial activity against oral pathogens and immunomodulatory effects and toxicity of geopropolis produced by the stingless bee Melipona fasciculata Smith

Silvana A Liberio, Antônio Luís A Pereira, Richard P Dutra, Aramys S Reis, Maria José AM Araújo, Nadia S Mattar, Lucilene A Silva, Maria Nilce S Ribeiro, Flávia Raquel F Nascimento, Rosane NM Guerra, Valério Monteiro-Neto

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American ginseng suppresses Western diet-promoted tumorigenesis in model of inflammation-associated colon cancer: role of EGFR

Urszula Dougherty, Reba Mustafi, Yunwei Wang, Mark W Musch, Chong-Zhi Wang, Vani J Konda, Anirudh Kulkarni, John Hart, Glyn Dawson, Karen E Kim, Chun-Su Yuan, Eugene B Chang, Marc Bissonnette

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Antibacterial activities of selected Cameroonian spices and their synergistic effects with antibiotics against multidrug-resistant phenotypes

Aimé G Fankam, Victor Kuete, Igor K Voukeng, Jules R Kuiate, Jean-Marie Pages

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Prevention of hepatorenal toxicity with Sonchus asper in gentamicin treated rats

Muhammad R Khan, Iram Badar, Aisha Siddiquah

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Rose hip and its constituent galactolipids confer cartilage protection by modulating cytokine, and chemokine expression

Joseph Schwager, Ulrich Hoeller, Swen Wolfram, Nathalie Richard

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The use of complementary and alternative medicine products in preceding two days among Finnish parents - a population survey

Katri P Hämeen-Anttila, Ulla R Niskala, Sanna M Siponen, Riitta S Ahonen

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Estrogenic botanical supplements, health-related quality of life, fatigue, and hormone-related symptoms in breast cancer survivors: a HEAL study report

Huiyan Ma, Jane Sullivan-Halley, Ashley W Smith, Marian L Neuhouser, Catherine M Alfano, Kathleen Meeske, Stephanie M George, Anne McTiernan, Roberta McKean-Cowdin, Kathy B Baumgartner, Rachel Ballard-Barbash, Leslie Bernstein

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Antioxidant, Anti-inflammatory and Cytotoxicity of Phaleria macrocarpa (Boerl.) Scheff Fruit

Rudi Hendra, Syahida Ahmad, Ehsan Oskoueian, Aspollah Sukari, M Yunus Shukor

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Modulation of T cell proliferation and cytokine response by Plumbagin, extracted from Plumbago zeylanica in collagen induced arthritis

Aparanji Poosarla, Rao DN, Rama Rao Athota, Venu Gopal Sunkara

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The effectiveness of moxibustion for the treatment of functional constipation: a randomized, sham-controlled, patient blinded, pilot clinical trial

Ji-Eun Park, Jae-Uk Sul, Kyungwon Kang, Byung-Cheul Shin, Kwon-Eui Hong, Sun-Mi Choi

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Herbal medicine use among urban residents in Lagos, Nigeria

Ibrahim Adekunle Oreagba, Kazeem Adeola Oshikoya, Mercy Amachree

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Acupuncture and chiropractic care for chronic pain in an integrated health plan: a mixed methods study

Lynn L DeBar, Charles Elder, Cheryl Ritenbaugh, Mikel Aickin, Rick Deyo, Richard Meenan, John Dickerson, Jennifer A Webster, Bobbi Jo Yarborough

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In vitro activities of natural products against oral Candida isolates from denture wearers

Cristina Marcos-Arias, Elena Eraso, Lucila Madariaga, Guillermo Quindós

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Boswellia sacra essential oil induces tumor cell-specific apoptosis and suppresses tumor aggressiveness in cultured human breast cancer cells

Mahmoud M Suhail, Weijuan Wu, Amy Cao, Fadee G Mondalek, Kar-Ming Fung, Pin-Tsen Shih, Yu-Ting Fang, Cole Woolley, Gary Young, Hsueh-Kung Lin

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Characteristics and job satisfaction of general practitioners using complementary and alternative medicine in Germany - is there a pattern?

Stefanie Joos, Berthold Musselmann, Joachim Szecsenyi, Katja Goetz

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Anticancer activity of an extract from needles and twigs of Taxus cuspidata and its synergistic effect as a cocktail with 5-fluorouracil

Weihu Shang, Jinping Qiao, Chenxin Gu, Wei Yin, Jinglei Du, Wei Wang, Meilin Zhu, Mei Han, Weidong Lu

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Non-verbal communication of compassion: measuring psychophysiologic effects

Kathi J Kemper, Hossam A Shaltout

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Inhibitory effect of aqueous dandelion extract on HIV-1 replication and reverse transcriptase activity

Huamin Han, Wen He, Wei Wang, Bin Gao

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Motion style acupuncture treatment (MSAT) for acute low back pain with severe disability: a multicenter, randomized, controlled trial protocol

Joon-Shik Shin, In-Hyuk Ha, Tae-Gyu Lee, Youngkwon Choi, Byoung-Yoon Park, Me-riong Kim, Myeong Soo Lee

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Antioxidant rich flavonoids from Oreocnide integrifolia enhance glucose uptake and insulin secretion and protects pancreatic β-cells from streptozotocin insult

Ansarullah, Bhavna Bharucha, Mitesh Dwivedi, Naresh C Laddha, Rasheedunnisa Begum, Anandwardhan A Hardikar, AV Ramachandran

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Cytotoxic and anthelmintic potential of crude saponins isolated from Achillea Wilhelmsii C. Koch and Teucrium Stocksianum boiss

Niaz Ali, Syed Wadood Ali Shah, Ismail Shah, Ghayour Ahmed, Mehreen Ghias, Imran Khan

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Survey of CAM interest, self-care, and satisfaction with health care for type 2 diabetes at group health cooperative

Ryan Bradley, Karen J Sherman, Sheryl Catz, Carlo Calabrese, Luesa Jordan, Lou Grothaus, Dan C Cherkin

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Chinese herb mix Tiáo-Gēng-Tāng possesses antiaging and antioxidative effects and upregulates expression of estrogen receptors alpha and beta in ovariectomized rats

Lian-wei Xu, Lan Kluwe, Ting-ting Zhang, Sheng-nan Li, Yan-yan Mou, Zhen Sang, Jun Ma, Xiong Lu, Zhuo-jun Sun

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Developing a patient-centered outcome measure for complementary and alternative medicine therapies I: defining content and format

Cheryl Ritenbaugh, Mimi Nichter, Mark A Nichter, Kimberly L Kelly, Colette M Sims, Iris R Bell, Heide M Castañeda, Charles R Elder, Mary S Koithan, Elizabeth G Sutherland, Marja J Verhoef, Sarah L Warber, Stephen J Coons

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Influence of the Chungkookjang on histamine-induced wheal and flare skin response: a randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled trial

Dae-Young Kwon, Hye-Jeong Yang, Min-Jeong Kim, Hee-Joo Kang, Hyun-Jin Kim, Ki-Chan Ha, Hyang-Im Back, Sun-Young Kim, Eun-Ok Park, Min-Gul Kim, Seok-Kwon Yun, Soo-Wan Chae, Back-Hwan Cho

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Comparing oil based ointment versus standard practice for the treatment of moderate burns in Greece: a trial based cost effectiveness evaluation

Vilelmine J Carayanni, Evangelia G Tsati, Georgia C H Spyropoulou, Fotini N Antonopoulou, John D Ioannovich

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Characterization of Salvia Miltiorrhiza ethanol extract as an anti-osteoporotic agent

Yan Cui, Bidur Bhandary, Anu Marahatta, Geum-Hwa Lee, Bo Li, Do-Sung Kim, Soo-Wan Chae, Hyung-Ryong Kim, Han-Jung Chae

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Hypericum perforatum treatment: effect on behaviour and neurogenesis in a chronic stress model in mice

Rosalia Crupi, Emanuela Mazzon, Angela Marino, Giuseppina La Spada, Placido Bramanti, Fortunato Battaglia, Salvatore Cuzzocrea, Edoardo Spina

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Effects of vitamin E supplementation on renal non-enzymatic antioxidants in young rats submitted to exhaustive exercise stress

Sérvio A Bucioli, Luiz Carlos de Abreu, Vitor E Valenti, Claudio Leone, Helio Vannucchi

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Developing a patient-centered outcome measure for complementary and alternative medicine therapies II: Refining content validity through cognitive interviews

Jennifer J Thompson, Kimberly L Kelly, Cheryl Ritenbaugh, Allison L Hopkins, Colette M Sims, Stephen J Coons

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Ascorbic acid partly antagonizes resveratrol mediated heme oxygenase-1 but not paraoxonase-1 induction in cultured hepatocytes - role of the redox-regulated transcription factor Nrf2

Anika E Wagner, Christine Boesch-Saadatmandi, Dorothea Breckwoldt, Charlotte Schrader, Constance Schmelzer, Frank Döring, Koji Hashida, Osamu Hori, Seiichi Matsugo, Gerald Rimbach

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Assessment of antiproliferative and antiplasmodial activities of five selected Apocynaceae species

Siu Kuin Wong, Yau Yan Lim, Noor Rain Abdullah, Fariza Juliana Nordin

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Use of complementary and alternative medicine at Norwegian and Danish hospitals

Laila J Salomonsen, Lasse Skovgaard, Søren la Cour, Lisbeth Nyborg, Laila Launsø, Vinjar Fønnebø

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Potent α-amylase inhibitory activity of Indian Ayurvedic medicinal plants

Sudha P, Smita S Zinjarde, Shobha Y Bhargava, Ameeta R Kumar

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Antimicrobial activities of the methanol extract, fractions and compounds from Ficus polita Vahl. (Moraceae)

Victor Kuete, Justin Kamga, Louis P Sandjo, Bathelemy Ngameni, Herve MP Poumale, Pantaleon Ambassa, Bonaventure T Ngadjui

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Antioxidative protection of dietary bilberry, chokeberry and Lactobacillus plantarum HEAL19 in mice subjected to intestinal oxidative stress by ischemia-reperfusion

Maja Jakesevic, Kjersti Aaby, Grethe-Iren A Borge, Bengt Jeppsson, Siv Ahrné, Göran Molin

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Complementary and alternative medicine use among adults in Enugu, Nigeria

Jane-lovena E Onyiapat, Ijeoma L Okoronkwo, Ngozi P Ogbonnaya

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Physical conditioning and mental stress reduction - a randomised trial in patients undergoing cardiac surgery

Franklin Rosenfeldt, Lesley Braun, Ondine Spitzer, Scott Bradley, Judy Shepherd, Michael Bailey, Juliana van der Merwe, Jee -Yoong Leong, Donald Esmore

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Ginkgo biloba for the treatment of vitilgo vulgaris: an open label pilot clinical trial

Orest Szczurko, Neil Shear, Anna Taddio, Heather Boon

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Getting inside acupuncture trials - Exploring intervention theory and rationale

Sarah Price, Andrew F Long, Mary Godfrey, Kate J Thomas