Works in BMC Complementary & Alternative Medicine, 2013, Vol 13, Issue 1

Results: 397

Anti-diabetic, anti-oxidant and anti-hyperlipidemic activities of Melastoma malabathricum Linn. leaves in streptozotocin induced diabetic rats.

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BMC Complementary & Alternative Medicine, 2013, v. 13, n. 1, p. 1, doi. 10.1186/1472-6882-13-222

By:

Kumar, Vikas;
Ahmed, Danish;
Gupta, Pushpraj S;
Anwar, Firoz;
Mujeeb, Mohd

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Article

RETRACTED ARTICLE: Gastroprotective effect of desmosdumotin C isolated from Mitrella kentii against ethanol-induced gastric mucosal hemorrhage in rats: possible involvement of glutathione, heat-shock protein-70, sulfhydryl compounds, nitric oxide, and anti-Helicobacter pylori activity

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BMC Complementary & Alternative Medicine, 2013, v. 13, n. 1, p. 1, doi. 10.1186/1472-6882-13-183

By:

Sidahmed, Heyam Mohamed Ali;
Azizan, Ainnul Hamidah Syahadah;
Mohan, Syam;
Abdulla, Mahmood Ameen;
Abdelwahab, Siddig Ibrahim;
Taha, Manal Mohamed Elhassan;
Hadi, A Hamid A;
Ketuly, Kamal Aziz;
Hashim, Najihah Mohd;
Loke, Mun Fai;
Vadivelu, Jamuna

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Article

The effectiveness of fermented turmeric powder in subjects with elevated alanine transaminase levels: a randomised controlled study.

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2013

By:

Sang-Wook Kim;
Ki-Chan Ha;
Eun-Kyung Choi;
Su-Young Jung;
Min-Gul Kim;
Dae-Young Kwon;
Hye-Jung Yang;
Min-Jung Kim;
Hee-Joo Kang;
Hyang-Im Back;
Sun-Young Kim;
Soo-Hyun Park;
Hum-Young Baek;
Yong-Jae Kim;
Joon-Yeol Lee;
Soo-Wan Chae

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Journal Article

Effects of microcurrent stimulation on Hyaline cartilage repair in immature male rats (Rattus norvegicus)

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2013

By:

de Campos Ciccone, Carla;
Zuzzi, Denise Cristina;
Grosso Neves, Lia Mara;
Mendonça, Josué Sampaio;
Joazeiro, Paulo Pinto;
Marretto Esquisatto, Marcelo Augusto

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Journal Article

The biomechanical demands of standing yoga poses in seniors: The Yoga empowers seniors study (YESS)

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2013

By:

Man-Ying Wang;
Yu, Sean S.-Y.;
Hashish, Rami;
Samarawickrame, Sachithra D.;
Kazadi, Leslie;
Greendale, Gail A.;
Salem, George

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Journal Article

Herbal compound 'Songyou Yin' attenuates hepatoma cell invasiveness and metastasis through downregulation of cytokines secreted by activated hepatic stellate cells.

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2013

By:

Qing-An Jia;
Zhi-Ming Wang;
Zheng-Gang Ren;
Yang Bu;
Xiao-Ying Xie;
Yan-Hong Wang;
Lan Zhang;
Qiang-Bo Zhang;
Tong-Chun Xue;
Li-Fen Deng;
Zhao-You Tang

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Journal Article

Regulation of podocalyxin expression in the kidney of streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats with Chinese herbs (Yishen capsule)

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2013

By:

Jingai Fang;
Hongkun Wei;
Yanyan Sun;
Xiaodong Zhang;
Wenyuan Liu;
Qintao Chang;
Ruihua Wang;
Yuewen Gong

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Journal Article

Improved glycemic control, pancreas protective and hepatoprotective effect by traditional poly-herbal formulation "Qurs Tabasheer" in streptozotocin induced diabetic rats.

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BMC Complementary & Alternative Medicine, 2013, v. 13, n. 1, p. 1, doi. 10.1186/1472-6882-13-10

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Ahmed, Danish;
Sharma, Manju;
Mukerjee, Alok;
Ramteke, Pramod W;
Kumar, Vikas

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Article

Anti-protozoal activity of aporphine and protoberberine alkaloids from Annickia kummeriae (Engl. & Diels) Setten & Maas (Annonaceae)

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2013

By:

Malebo, Hamisi M.;
Wenzler, Tanja;
Cal, Monical;
Swaleh, Sauda M.;
Omolo, Maurice O.;
Hassanali, Ahmed;
SÃ©quin, Urs;
HÃ¤ussinger, Daniel;
Dalsgaard, Petur;
Hamburger, Matthias;
Brun, Reto;
Ndiege, Isaiah O.

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Journal Article

Effects of organic extracts of six Bangladeshi plants on in vitro thrombolysis and cytotoxicity.

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2013

By:

Rahman, M. Atiar;
Sultana, Rabeya;
Bin Emran, Talha;
Islam, M. Saiful;
Rahman, M. Ashiqur;
Chakma, Joti Sankhar;
Rashid, Harun-ur;
Hasan, Chowdhury Mohammad Monirul

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Journal Article

Improved glycemic control, pancreas protective and hepatoprotective effect by traditional poly-herbal formulation 'Qurs Tabasheer' in streptozotocin induced diabetic rats.

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2013

By:

Ahmed, Danish;
Sharma, Manju;
Mukerjee, Alok;
Ramteke, Pramod W.;
Kumar, Vikas

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Journal Article

Characteristics of users and implications for the use of complementary and alternative medicine in Ghanaian cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy and chemotherapy: a cross- sectional study.

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2013

By:

Yarney, Joel;
Donkor, Andrew;
Opoku, Samuel Y.;
Yarney, Lily;
Agyeman-Duah, Isaac;
Abakah, Alice C.;
Asampong, Emmanuel

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Journal Article

AcuTrialsÂ®: an online database of randomized controlled trials and systematic reviews of acupuncture.

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2013

By:

Marx, Benjamin L.;
Milley, Ryan;
Cantor, Dara G.;
Ackerman, Deborah L.;
Hammerschlag, Richard

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Journal Article

Immunomodulatory role of Emblica officinalis in arsenic induced oxidative damage and apoptosis in thymocytes of mice.

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2013

By:

Singh, Manish K.;
Yadav, Suraj S.;
Gupta, Vineeta;
Khattri, Sanjay

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Journal Article

Antioxidant and antidiabetic profiles of two African medicinal plants: Picralima nitida (Apocynaceae) and Sonchus oleraceus (Asteraceae)

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2013

By:

Teugwa, Clautilde Mofor;
Mejiato, Pascaline Chouadeu;
Zofou, Denis;
Tchinda, Bruno Tugnoua;
Boyom, Fabrice Fekam

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Journal Article

Assessment of phytochemicals, antimicrobial and cytotoxic activities of extract and fractions from Fagonia olivieri (Zygophyllaceae)

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2013

By:

Rashid, Umbreen;
Khan, Muhammad Rashid;
Jan, Shumaila;
Bokhari, Jasia;
Shah, Naseer Ali

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Journal Article

Antimicrobial activity and cytotoxicity of triterpenes isolated from leaves of Maytenus undata (Celastraceae)

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2013

By:

Mokoka, Tsholofelo Abednego;
McGaw, Lyndy Joy;
Mdee, Ladislaus Kakore;
Bagla, Victor Patrick;
Iwalewa, Ezekiel Olugbenga;
Eloff, Jacobus Nicolaas

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Journal Article

In vitro and in vivo antidermatophytic activity of the dichloromethane-methanol (1:1 v/v) extract from the stem bark of Polyscias fulva Hiern (Araliaceae)

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2013

By:

Sedar Singor Njateng, Guy;
Gatsing, Donatien;
Simplice Mouokeu, Raymond;
Keilah Lunga, Paul;
Kuiate, Jules-Roger

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Journal Article

Cytotoxic effect of Alpinia scabra (Blume) NÃ¡ves extracts on human breast and ovarian cancer cells.

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2013

By:

Subba Reddy, Annushuya;
Nurestri Abd Malek, Sri;
Ibrahim, Halijah;
Kae Shin Sim

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Journal Article

Antimicrobial activity and cytotoxicity of the ethanol extract, fractions and eight compounds isolated from Eriosema robustum (Fabaceae)

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2013

By:

Awouafack, Maurice D.;
McGaw, Lyndy J.;
Gottfried, Sebastian;
Mbouangouere, Roukayatou;
Tane, Pierre;
Spiteller, Michael;
Eloff, Jacobus N.

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Journal Article

'Until the trial is complete you can't really say whether it helped you or not, can you?': exploring cancer patients' perceptions of taking part in a trial of acupressure wristbands.

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2013

By:

Hughes, John Gareth;
Russell, Wanda;
Breckons, Matthew;
Richardson, Janet;
Lloyd-Williams, Mari;
Molassiotis, Alex

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Journal Article

The antiproliferative effect of Moringa oleifera crude aqueous leaf extract on cancerous human alveolar epithelial cells.

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2013

By:

Tiloke, Charlette;
Phulukdaree, Alisa;
Chuturgoon, Anil A.

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Journal Article

In vitro anti-Herpes simplex virus activity of crude extract of the roots of Nauclea latifolia Smith (Rubiaceae)

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2013

By:

Donalisio, Manuela;
Magnifouet Nana, Huguette;
Ngono Ngane, Rosalie Annie;
Gatsing, Donatien;
Tiabou Tchinda, Alembert;
Rovito, Roberta;
Cagno, Valeria;
Cagliero, Cecilia;
Fekam Boyom, Fabrice;
Rubiolo, Patrizia;
Bicchi, Carlo;
Lembo, David

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Journal Article

Antioxidant and pro-oxidant effects of oil palm (Elaeis guineensis) leaves extract in experimental diabetic nephropathy: a duration-dependent outcome.

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BMC Complementary & Alternative Medicine, 2013, v. 13, n. 1, p. 242, doi. 10.1186/1472-6882-13-242

By:

Varatharajan, Rajavel;
Satta, Munavvar Zubaid Abdul;
Chung, Ivy;
Abdulla, Mahmood Ameen;
Kassim, Normadiah M.;
Abdullah, Nor Azizan

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Article

Chemical composition and antioxidant capacities of phytococktail extracts from trans-Himalayan cold desert.

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BMC Complementary & Alternative Medicine, 2013, v. 13, n. 1, p. 259, doi. 10.1186/1472-6882-13-259

By:

Dhar, Priyanka;
Bajpai, Prabodh Kumar;
Tayade, Amol Bapurao;
Chaurasia, Om Prakash;
Srivastava, Ravi Bihari;
Singh, Shashi Bala

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Article

Do plants mediate their anti-diabetic effects through anti-oxidant and anti-apoptotic actions? an in vitro assay of 3 Indian medicinal plants.

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BMC Complementary & Alternative Medicine, 2013, v. 13, n. 1, p. 257, doi. 10.1186/1472-6882-13-257

By:

Kalekar, Samidha A.;
Munshi, Renuka P.;
Thatte, Urmila M.

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Article

Anti-angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) proteins from mycelia of Ganoderma lucidum (Curtis) P. Karst.

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BMC Complementary & Alternative Medicine, 2013, v. 13, n. 1, p. 256, doi. 10.1186/1472-6882-13-256

By:

Ansor, Nurhuda Mohamad;
Abdullah, Noorlidah;
Aminudin, Norhaniza

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Article

Antihyperglycemic and antihyperlipidemic activities of aqueous extract of Hericium erinaceus in experimental diabetic rats.

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BMC Complementary & Alternative Medicine, 2013, v. 13, n. 1, p. 253, doi. 10.1186/1472-6882-13-253

By:

Bin Liang;
Zhengdong Guo;
Fang Xie;
Ainong Zhao

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Article

Protective effects of Zhuyeqing liquor on the immune function of normal and immunosuppressed mice in vivo.

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BMC Complementary & Alternative Medicine, 2013, v. 13, n. 1, p. 252, doi. 10.1186/1472-6882-13-252

By:

Hong-ying Gao;
Guo-yu Li;
Jian Huang;
Ying Han;
Fu-zhou Sun;
Xiao-wei Du;
Li-juan An;
Hang-yu Wang;
Jin-hui Wang

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Article

Beta-asarone, a major component of Acorus tatarinowii Schott, attenuates focal cerebral ischemia induced by middle cerebral artery occlusion in rats.

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BMC Complementary & Alternative Medicine, 2013, v. 13, n. 1, p. 236, doi. 10.1186/1472-6882-13-236

By:

Yuan-Xiao Yang;
Yi-Tao Chen;
Xiao-Jie Zhou;
Chun-Lan Hong;
Chang-Yu Li;
Jian-You Guo

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Article

Biological properties of carotenoids extracted from Halobacterium halobium isolated from a Tunisian solar saltern.

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BMC Complementary & Alternative Medicine, 2013, v. 13, n. 1, p. 255, doi. 10.1186/1472-6882-13-255

By:

Abbes, Molka;
Baati, Houda;
Guermazi, Sonda;
Messina, Concetta;
Santulli, Andrea;
Gharsallah, Neji;
Ammar, Emna

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Article

Moxibustion in the management of irritable bowel syndrome: systematic review and meta-analysis.

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BMC Complementary & Alternative Medicine, 2013, v. 13, n. 1, p. 247, doi. 10.1186/1472-6882-13-247

By:

Jae-Woo Park;
Byung-Hee Lee;
Hyangsook Lee

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Article

Cytotoxicity of Elaoephorbia drupifera and other Cameroonian medicinal plants against drug sensitive and multidrug resistant cancer cells.

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BMC Complementary & Alternative Medicine, 2013, v. 13, n. 1, p. 250, doi. 10.1186/1472-6882-13-250

By:

Victor Kuete, Victor Kuete;
Voukeng, Igor K.;
Tsobou, Roger;
Mbaveng, Armelle T.;
Wiench, Benjamin;
Beng, Veronique P.;
Efferth, Thomas

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Article

Instrument-assisted cross fiber massage increases tissue perfusion and alters microvascular morphology in the vicinity of healing knee ligaments.

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BMC Complementary & Alternative Medicine, 2013, v. 13, n. 1, p. 340, doi. 10.1186/1472-6882-13-240

By:

Loghmani, M. Terry;
Warden, Stuart J.

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Article

Effects of Allium victorialis leaf extracts and its single compounds on aldose reductase, advanced glycation end products and TGF-1 βexpression in mesangial cells.

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BMC Complementary & Alternative Medicine, 2013, v. 13, n. 1, p. 251, doi. 10.1186/1472-6882-13-251

By:

Young Sook Kim;
Dong Ho Jung;
Ik Soo Lee;
So-Jin Choi;
Song Yi Yu;
Sea-Kwang Ku;
Myung-Hwa Kim;
Jin Sook Kim

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Article

The co-use of conventional drugs and herbs among patients in Norwegian general practice: a cross-sectional study.

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BMC Complementary & Alternative Medicine, 2013, v. 13, n. 1, p. 295, doi. 10.1186/1472-6882-13-295

By:

Djuv, Ane;
Nilsen, Odd Georg;
Steinsbekk, Aslak

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Article

The antiproliferative effect of Moringa oleifera crude aqueous leaf extract on cancerous human alveolar epithelial cells.

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BMC Complementary & Alternative Medicine, 2013, v. 13, n. 1, p. 226, doi. 10.1186/1472-6882-13-226

By:

Tiloke, Charlette;
Phulukdaree, Alisa;
Chuturgoon, Anil A.

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Article

Ursolic and oleanolic acids as antimicrobial and immunomodulatory compounds for tuberculosis treatment.

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BMC Complementary & Alternative Medicine, 2013, v. 13, n. 1, p. 258, doi. 10.1186/1472-6882-13-258

By:

Jiménez-Arellanes, Adelina;
Luna-Herrera, Julieta;
Cornejo-Garrido, Jorge;
López-García, Sonia;
Castro-Mussot, María Eugenia;
Meckes-Fischer, Mariana;
Mata-Espinosa, Dulce;
Marquina, Brenda;
Torres, Javier;
Hernández-Pando, Rogelio

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Article

In vitro biological assessment of berberis vulgaris and its active constituent, berberine: antioxidants, anti-acetylcholinesterase, anti-diabetic and anticancer effects.

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BMC Complementary & Alternative Medicine, 2013, v. 13, n. 1, p. 218, doi. 10.1186/1472-6882-13-218

By:

Abd El-Wahab, Abeer E.;
Ghareeb, Doaa A.;
Sarhan, Eman E. M.;
Abu-Serie, Marwa M.;
El Demellawy, Maha A.

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Article

In vitro anti-Herpes simplex virus activity of crude extract of the roots of Nauclea latifolia Smith (Rubiaceae).

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BMC Complementary & Alternative Medicine, 2013, v. 13, n. 1, p. 266, doi. 10.1186/1472-6882-13-266

By:

Donalisio, Manuela;
Magnifouet Nana, Huguette;
Ngono Ngane, Rosalie Annie;
Gatsing, Donatien;
Tiabou Tchinda, Alembert;
Rovito, Roberta;
Cagno, Valeria;
Cagliero, Cecilia;
Fekam Boyom, Fabrice;
Rubiolo, Patrizia;
Bicchi, Carlo;
Lembo, David

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Article

Metabolic markers and microecological characteristics of tongue coating in patients with chronic gastritis.

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BMC Complementary & Alternative Medicine, 2013, v. 13, n. 1, p. 227, doi. 10.1186/1472-6882-13-227

By:

Zhu-Mei Sun;
Jie Zhao;
Peng Qian;
Yi-Qin Wang;
Wei-Fei Zhang;
Chun-Rong Guo;
Xiao-Yan Pang;
Shun-Chun Wang;
Fu-Feng Li;
Qi Li

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Article

Eye exercises of acupoints: their impact on refractive error and visual symptoms in Chinese urban children.

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BMC Complementary & Alternative Medicine, 2013, v. 13, n. 1, p. 306, doi. 10.1186/1472-6882-13-306

By:

Zhong Lin;
Vasudevan, Balamurali;
Jhanji, Vishal;
Tie Ying Gao;
Ning Li Wang;
Qi Wang;
Ji Wang;
Ciuffreda, Kenneth J.;
Yuan Bo Liang

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Article

Effects of an integrative treatment, therapeutic acupuncture and conventional treatment in alleviating psychological distress in primary care patients--a pragmatic randomized controlled trial.

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BMC Complementary & Alternative Medicine, 2013, v. 13, n. 1, p. 308, doi. 10.1186/1472-6882-13-308

By:

Arvidsdotter, Tina;
Marklund, Bertil;
Taft, Charles

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Article

Neuroprotective effect of Buyang Huanwu Decoction on spinal ischemia-reperfusion injury in rats is linked with inhibition of cyclin-dependent kinase 5.

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BMC Complementary & Alternative Medicine, 2013, v. 13, n. 1, p. 309, doi. 10.1186/1472-6882-13-309

By:

Lei Wang;
Dian-Ming Jiang

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Article

Xiaochaihu Decoction attenuates the vicious circle between the oxidative stress and the ALP inactivation through LPS-catecholamines interactions in gut, liver and brain during CCI4+ethanol-induced mouse HCC.

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BMC Complementary & Alternative Medicine, 2013, v. 13, n. 1, p. 375, doi. 10.1186/1472-6882-13-375

By:

Xiaoqiu Liu;
Xiaojian Hu;
Hong-Xing Xu;
Xiao-Ying Zeng

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Article

A survey of Canadian regulated complementary and alternative medicine schools about research, evidence-based health care and interprofessional training, as well as continuing education.

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BMC Complementary & Alternative Medicine, 2013, v. 13, n. 1, p. 374, doi. 10.1186/1472-6882-13-374

By:

April, Karine Toupin;
Gaboury, Isabelle

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Article

An in vitro study of neuroprotective properties of traditional Chinese herbal medicines thought to promote healthy ageing and longevity.

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BMC Complementary & Alternative Medicine, 2013, v. 13, n. 1, p. 373, doi. 10.1186/1472-6882-13-373

By:

Bojiang Shen;
Truong, John;
Helliwell, Ray;
Govindaraghavan, Suresh;
Sucher, Nikolaus J.

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Article

Estimation of flavoniods, antimicrobial, antitumor and anticancer activity of Carissa opaca fruits.

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BMC Complementary & Alternative Medicine, 2013, v. 13, n. 1, p. 372, doi. 10.1186/1472-6882-13-372

By:

Sahreen, Sumaira;
Khan, Muhammad Rashid;
Khan, Rahmat Ali;
Shah, Naseer Ali

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Article

Studies on two polyherbal formulations (ZPTO and ZTO) for comparison of their antidyslipidemic, antihypertensive and endothelial modulating activities.

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BMC Complementary & Alternative Medicine, 2013, v. 13, n. 1, p. 371, doi. 10.1186/1472-6882-13-371

By:

Aziz, Nauman;
Mehmood, Malik Hassan;
Gilani, Anwarul-Hassan

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Article

Preliminary antimycobacterial study on selected Turkish plants (Lamiaceae) against Mycobacterium tuberculosis and search for some phenolic constituents.

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BMC Complementary & Alternative Medicine, 2013, v. 13, n. 1, p. 365, doi. 10.1186/1472-6882-13-365

By:

Askun, Tülin;
Tekwu, Emmanuel Mouafo;
Satil, Fatih;
Modanlioglu, Seyma;
Aydeniz, Hatice

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Article