Works in BMC Complementary & Alternative Medicine, 2018, Vol 18, Issue 1

Results: 236

Maoberry (Antidesma bunius) ameliorates oxidative stress and inflammation in cardiac tissues of rats fed a high-fat diet.

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BMC Complementary & Alternative Medicine, 2018, v. 18, n. 1, p. 1, doi. 10.1186/s12906-018-2400-9

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Udomkasemsab, Arunwan;
Ngamlerst, Chattraya;
Adisakwattana, Poom;
Aroonnual, Amornrat;
Tungtrongchitr, Rungsunn;
Prangthip, Pattaneeya

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Article

Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix) provides the main contribution to Shaoyao-Gancao decoction on enhancements of CYP3A4 and MDR1 expression via pregnane X receptor pathway in vitro.

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BMC Complementary & Alternative Medicine, 2018, v. 18, n. 1, p. 1, doi. 10.1186/s12906-018-2402-7

By:

Feng, Dandan;
Tang, Tao;
Fan, Rong;
Luo, Jiekun;
Cui, Hanjin;
Wang, Yang;
Gan, Pingping

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Article

Protective effects of Danshen injection against erectile dysfunction via suppression of endoplasmic reticulum stress activation in a streptozotocin-induced diabetic rat model.

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BMC Complementary & Alternative Medicine, 2018, v. 18, n. 1, p. 1, doi. 10.1186/s12906-018-2414-3

By:

Zhang, Yong;
Chen, Jian;
Ji, Hua;
Xiao, Zhang-Gang;
Shen, Peiqiang;
Xu, Lin-Hao

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Article

Chebulinic acid derived from triphala is a promising antitumour agent in human colorectal carcinoma cell lines.

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BMC Complementary & Alternative Medicine, 2018, v. 18, n. 1, p. 1, doi. 10.1186/s12906-018-2412-5

By:

Wang, Min;
Li, Yanru;
Hu, Xianda

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Article

Acupuncture decreased the risk of coronary heart disease in patients with rheumatoid arthritis in Taiwan: a Nationwide propensity score-matched study.

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BMC Complementary & Alternative Medicine, 2018, v. 18, n. 1, p. 1, doi. 10.1186/s12906-018-2384-5

By:

Wu, Mei-Yao;
Huang, Ming-Cheng;
Liao, Hou-Hsun;
Chiang, Jen-Huai;
Lee, Yu-Chen;
Hsu, Chung-Y;
Sun, Mao-Feng;
Yen, Hung-Rong

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Article

A dual continuum model of the reasons for use of complementary health approaches among overweight and obese adults: findings from the 2012 NHIS.

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BMC Complementary & Alternative Medicine, 2018, v. 18, n. 1, p. 1, doi. 10.1186/s12906-018-2404-5

By:

Upchurch, Dawn M.;
Liang, Linghui;
Sirois, Fuschia M.

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Article

Jian-Pi-Yi-Shen Formula ameliorates chronic kidney disease: involvement of mitochondrial quality control network.

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BMC Complementary & Alternative Medicine, 2018, v. 18, n. 1, p. 1, doi. 10.1186/s12906-018-2395-2

By:

Liu, Xinhui;
Chen, Jianping;
Liu, Xiaoyan;
Wang, Dongtao;
Zheng, Ping;
Qi, Airong;
Yi, Tiegang;
Li, Shunmin

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Article

Therapeutic benefits of Indole-3-Carbinol in adjuvant-induced arthritis and its protective effect against methotrexate induced-hepatic toxicity.

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BMC Complementary & Alternative Medicine, 2018, v. 18, n. 1, p. 1, doi. 10.1186/s12906-018-2408-1

By:

Hasan, Hiba;
Ismail, Hanan;
El-Orfali, Youmna;
Khawaja, Ghada

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Article

Dietary geraniol ameliorates intestinal dysbiosis and relieves symptoms in irritable bowel syndrome patients: a pilot study.

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BMC Complementary & Alternative Medicine, 2018, v. 18, n. 1, p. 1, doi. 10.1186/s12906-018-2403-6

By:

Rizzello, Fernando;
Ricci, Chiara;
Scandella, Michela;
Cavazza, Elena;
Giovanardi, Elisabetta;
Valerii, Maria Chiara;
Campieri, Massimo;
Comparone, Antonietta;
De Fazio, Luigia;
Candela, Marco;
Turroni, Silvia;
Spisni, Enzo

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Article

Why parents are skeptical about using probiotics preventively for small children: a Danish qualitative study.

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BMC Complementary & Alternative Medicine, 2018, v. 18, n. 1, p. 1, doi. 10.1186/s12906-018-2387-2

By:

Andersen, S. S.;
Michaelsen, K. F.;
Laursen, R. P.;
Holm, L.

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Article

Exploring mental health practice among Traditional health practitioners: a qualitative study in rural Kenya.

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BMC Complementary & Alternative Medicine, 2018, v. 18, n. 1, p. 1, doi. 10.1186/s12906-018-2393-4

By:

Musyimi, Christine W.;
Mutiso, Victoria N.;
Loeffen, Lianne;
Krumeich, Anja;
Ndetei, David M.

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Article

The development of a survey instrument to measure the barriers to the conduct and application of research in complementary and alternative medicine: a Delphi study.

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BMC Complementary & Alternative Medicine, 2018, v. 18, n. 1, p. 1, doi. 10.1186/s12906-018-2352-0

By:

Veziari, Yasamin;
Kumar, Saravana;
Leach, Matthew

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Article

Extract of Paecilomyces hepiali mycelia induces lipolysis through PKA-mediated phosphorylation of hormone-sensitive lipase and ERK-mediated downregulation of perilipin in 3T3-L1 adipocytes.

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BMC Complementary & Alternative Medicine, 2018, v. 18, n. 1, p. 1, doi. 10.1186/s12906-018-2389-0

By:

Ge, Mei;
Guo, Rui;
Lou, Hai-xia;
Zhang, Wen

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Article

Herbal medicine use by pregnant women in Bangladesh: a cross-sectional study.

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BMC Complementary & Alternative Medicine, 2018, v. 18, n. 1, p. 1, doi. 10.1186/s12906-018-2399-y

By:

Ahmed, Mansoor;
Hwang, Jung Hye;
Hasan, Mohammad Ashraful;
Han, Dongwoon

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Article

Topical anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidative effects of porcine placenta extracts on 2,4-dinitrochlorobenzene-induced contact dermatitis.

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BMC Complementary & Alternative Medicine, 2018, v. 18, n. 1, p. 1, doi. 10.1186/s12906-018-2396-1

By:

Heo, Jae Hyeok;
Heo, Yoonki;
Lee, Hee Jung;
Kim, Minjee;
Shin, Ha Youn

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Article

Infectious complications following probiotic ingestion: a potentially underestimated problem? A systematic review of reports and case series.

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BMC Complementary & Alternative Medicine, 2018, v. 18, n. 1, p. 1, doi. 10.1186/s12906-018-2394-3

By:

Costa, Rafael Lessa;
Moreira, José;
Lorenzo, Andrea;
Lamas, Cristiane C.

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Article

Baicalin promotes apoptosis and inhibits proliferation and migration of hypoxia-induced pulmonary artery smooth muscle cells by up-regulating A2a receptor via the SDF-1/CXCR4 signaling pathway.

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BMC Complementary & Alternative Medicine, 2018, v. 18, n. 1, p. 1, doi. 10.1186/s12906-018-2364-9

By:

Huang, Xiaoying;
Mao, Wei;
Zhang, Ting;
Wang, Meibin;
Wang, Xuetao;
Li, Yaozhe;
Zhang, Lin;
Yao, Dan;
Cai, Xueding;
Wang, Liangxing

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Article

Celastrus orbiculatus extracts induce apoptosis in mTOR-overexpressed human hepatocellular carcinoma HepG2 cells.

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BMC Complementary & Alternative Medicine, 2018, v. 18, n. 1, p. 1, doi. 10.1186/s12906-018-2397-0

By:

Qian, Yayun;
Yang, Ting;
Zhao, Xueyu;
Yan, Yan;
Li, Wenyuan;
Fang, Chuanci;
Hou, Jingjing;
Tao, Li;
Liu, Yanqing

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Article

Phytochemical analysis and antidiabetic potential of Elaeagnus umbellata (Thunb.) in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats: pharmacological and computational approach.

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BMC Complementary & Alternative Medicine, 2018, v. 18, n. 1, p. 1, doi. 10.1186/s12906-018-2381-8

By:

Nazir, Nausheen;
Zahoor, Muhammad;
Nisar, Mohammad;
Khan, Imran;
Karim, Nasiara;
Abdel-Halim, Heba;
Ali, Akhtar

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Article

Terminalia bellirica fruit extracts: in-vitro antibacterial activity against selected multidrug-resistant bacteria, radical scavenging activity and cytotoxicity study on BHK-21 cells.

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BMC Complementary & Alternative Medicine, 2018, v. 18, n. 1, p. 1, doi. 10.1186/s12906-018-2382-7

By:

Dharmaratne, M. Priyanga Jayamal;
Manoraj, Amirthasingam;
Thevanesam, Vasanthi;
Ekanayake, Asela;
Kumar, Nimal Savitri;
Liyanapathirana, Veranja;
Abeyratne, Eranga;
Bandara, B. M. Ratnayake

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Article

Fortification of Carica papaya fruit seeds to school meal snacks may aid Africa mass deworming programs: a preliminary survey.

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BMC Complementary & Alternative Medicine, 2018, v. 18, n. 1, p. 1, doi. 10.1186/s12906-018-2379-2

By:

Kugo, M.;
Keter, L.;
Maiyo, A.;
Kinyua, J.;
Ndemwa, P.;
Maina, G.;
Otieno, P.;
Songok, E. M.

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Article

Anti-metastatic and anti-proliferative activity of eugenol against triple negative and HER2 positive breast cancer cells.

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BMC Complementary & Alternative Medicine, 2018, v. 18, n. 1, p. 1, doi. 10.1186/s12906-018-2392-5

By:

Abdullah, Mashan L.;
Hafez, Mohamed M.;
Al-Hoshani, Ali;
Al-Shabanah, Othman

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Article

Propolis improves pregnancy outcomes and placental oxidative stress status in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats.

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BMC Complementary & Alternative Medicine, 2018, v. 18, n. 1, p. 1, doi. 10.1186/s12906-018-2391-6

By:

Usman, Umar Zayyanu;
Bakar, Ainul Bahiyah Abu;
Mohamed, Mahaneem

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Article

The effect of freeze-dried Carica papaya leaf juice treatment on NS1 and viremia levels in dengue fever mice model.

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BMC Complementary & Alternative Medicine, 2018, v. 18, n. 1, p. 1, doi. 10.1186/s12906-018-2390-7

By:

Mohd Abd Razak, Mohd Ridzuan;
Mohmad Misnan, Norazlan;
Md Jelas, Nur Hana;
Norahmad, Nor Azrina;
Muhammad, Amirrudin;
Ho, Tiffiny Chau Dee;
Jusoh, Bazilah;
Sastu, Umi Rubiah;
Zainol, Murizal;
Wasiman, Mohd Isa;
Muhammad, Hussin;
Thayan, Ravindran;
Syed Mohamed, Ami Fazlin

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Article

Electric stimulation of ears accelerates body weight loss mediated by high-fat to low-fat diet switch accompanied by increased white adipose tissue browning in C57BL/6 J mice.

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BMC Complementary & Alternative Medicine, 2018, v. 18, n. 1, p. 1, doi. 10.1186/s12906-018-2388-1

By:

Chen, Szu-Han;
Chen, Hsiao-Chien;
Hsieh, Ching-Liang;
Chao, Pei-Min

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Article

The composition of a bioprocessed shiitake (Lentinus edodes) mushroom mycelia and rice bran formulation and its antimicrobial effects against Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica serovar Typhimurium strain SL1344 in macrophage cells and in mice.

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BMC Complementary & Alternative Medicine, 2018, v. 18, n. 1, p. 1, doi. 10.1186/s12906-018-2365-8

By:

Kim, Sung Phil;
Lee, Sang Jong;
Nam, Seok Hyun;
Friedman, Mendel

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Article

Stakeholder expectations from the integration of chiropractic care into a rehabilitation setting: a qualitative study.

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BMC Complementary & Alternative Medicine, 2018, v. 18, n. 1, p. 1, doi. 10.1186/s12906-018-2386-3

By:

Shannon, Zacariah K.;
Salsbury, Stacie A.;
Gosselin, Donna;
Vining, Robert D.

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Article

Hot water extract of Agaricus blazei Murrill specifically inhibits growth and induces apoptosis in human pancreatic cancer cells.

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BMC Complementary & Alternative Medicine, 2018, v. 18, n. 1, p. 1, doi. 10.1186/s12906-018-2385-4

By:

Matsushita, Yoshihisa;
Furutani, Yoshiyuki;
Matsuoka, Rumiko;
Furukawa, Toru

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Article

Glycolysis inhibition via mTOR suppression is a key step in cardamonin-induced autophagy in SKOV3 cells.

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BMC Complementary & Alternative Medicine, 2018, v. 18, n. 1, p. 1, doi. 10.1186/s12906-018-2380-9

By:

Shi, Daohua;
Zhao, Di;
Niu, Peiguang;
Zhu, Yanting;
Zhou, Jintuo;
Chen, Huajiao

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Article

Correction to: A Lanosteryl triterpene from Protorhus longifolia augments insulin signaling in type 1 diabetic rats.

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2018

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Mabhida, Sihle Ephraim;
Johnson, Rabia;
Ndlovu, Musawenkosi;
Sangweni, Nonhlakanipho Felicia;
Louw, Johan;
Opoku, Andrew;
Mosa, Rebamang Anthony

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Correction Notice

Proteomic profiling of senescent human diploid fibroblasts treated with gamma-tocotrienol.

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BMC Complementary & Alternative Medicine, 2018, v. 18, n. 1, p. 1, doi. 10.1186/s12906-018-2383-6

By:

Tan, Jen-Kit;
Jaafar, Faizul;
Makpol, Suzana

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Article

In vitro antibacterial and cytotoxic activity of leaf extracts of Centella asiatica (L.) Urb, Warburgia salutaris (Bertol. F.) Chiov and Curtisia dentata (Burm. F.) C.A.Sm - medicinal plants used in South Africa.

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BMC Complementary & Alternative Medicine, 2018, v. 18, n. 1, p. 1, doi. 10.1186/s12906-018-2378-3

By:

Soyingbe, Oluwagbemiga Sewanu;
Mongalo, Nkoana Ishmael;
Makhafola, Tshepiso Jan

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Article

Utilization of Chinese medicine for respiratory discomforts by patients with a medical history of tuberculosis in Taiwan.

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BMC Complementary & Alternative Medicine, 2018, v. 18, n. 1, p. 1, doi. 10.1186/s12906-018-2377-4

By:

Yang, Su-Tso;
Lin, Yi-Rong;
Wu, Mei-Yao;
Chiang, Jen-Huai;
Yang, Pei-Shan;
Hsia, Te-Chun;
Yen, Hung-Rong

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Article

Enhancement of neuroprotective activity of Sagunja-tang by fermentation with lactobacillus strains.

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BMC Complementary & Alternative Medicine, 2018, v. 18, n. 1, p. 1, doi. 10.1186/s12906-018-2361-z

By:

Yim, Nam-Hui;
Gu, Min Jung;
Park, Hee Ra;
Hwang, Youn-Hwan;
Ma, Jin Yeul

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Article

Emotional release and physical symptom improvement: a qualitative analysis of self-reported outcomes and mechanisms in patients treated with neural therapy.

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BMC Complementary & Alternative Medicine, 2018, v. 18, n. 1, p. 1, doi. 10.1186/s12906-018-2369-4

By:

Haller, Heidemarie;
Saha, Felix J.;
Ebner, Barbara;
Kowoll, Anna;
Anheyer, Dennis;
Dobos, Gustav;
Berger, Bettina;
Choi, Kyung-Eun

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Article

Beneficial effect of compound essential oil inhalation on central fatigue.

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BMC Complementary & Alternative Medicine, 2018, v. 18, n. 1, p. 1, doi. 10.1186/s12906-018-2375-6

By:

Han, Chenxia;
Li, Feng;
Tian, Simin;
Liu, Yan;
Xiao, Huai;
Wu, Xiumei;
Zhang, Weiyue;
Zhang, Wei;
Mao, Meng

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Article

Effects of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation in the Management of Post-Injection Sciatic Pain in a non-randomized controlled clinical trial in Nnewi, Nigeria.

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BMC Complementary & Alternative Medicine, 2018, v. 18, n. 1, p. 1, doi. 10.1186/s12906-018-2373-8

By:

Okonkwo, Uchenna Prosper;
Ibeneme, Sam Chidi;
Ihegihu, Ebere Yvonne;
Egwuonwu, Afamefuna Victor;
Ezema, Ikechukwu Charles;
Maruf, Adesina Fatai;
Okoye, Emmanuel Chiebuka;
Ibikunle, Olanrewaju Peter;
Ezekwu, Antoninus Obinna

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Article

Somatic experiencing® for patients with low back pain and comorbid posttraumatic stress disorder – protocol of a randomized controlled trial.

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BMC Complementary & Alternative Medicine, 2018, v. 18, n. 1, p. 1, doi. 10.1186/s12906-018-2370-y

By:

Andersen, Tonny Elmose;
Ellegaard, Hanne;
Schiøttz-Christensen, Berit;
Manniche, Claus

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Article

Determination of the volatile and polyphenol constituents and the antimicrobial, antioxidant, and tyrosinase inhibitory activities of the bioactive compounds from the by-product of Rosa rugosa Thunb. var. plena Regal tea.

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BMC Complementary & Alternative Medicine, 2018, v. 18, n. 1, p. 1, doi. 10.1186/s12906-018-2374-7

By:

Guixing Ren;
Peng Xue;
Xiaoyan Sun;
Gang Zhao

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Article

Evaluation of the effect of Lactobacillus reuteri V3401 on biomarkers of inflammation, cardiovascular risk and liver steatosis in obese adults with metabolic syndrome: a randomized clinical trial (PROSIR).

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BMC Complementary & Alternative Medicine, 2018, v. 18, n. 1, p. 1, doi. 10.1186/s12906-018-2371-x

By:

Tenorio-Jiménez, Carmen;
Martínez-Ramírez, María José;
Tercero-Lozano, Mercedes;
Arraiza-Irigoyen, Carmen;
Del Castillo-Codes, Isabel;
Olza, Josune;
Plaza-Díaz, Julio;
Fontana, Luis;
Migueles, Jairo H.;
Olivares, Mónica;
Gil, Ángel;
Gomez-Llorente, Carolina

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Article

Croton gratissimus leaf extracts inhibit cancer cell growth by inducing caspase 3/7 activation with additional anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities.

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BMC Complementary & Alternative Medicine, 2018, v. 18, n. 1, p. 1, doi. 10.1186/s12906-018-2372-9

By:

Mfotie Njoya, Emmanuel;
Eloff, Jacobus N.;
McGaw, Lyndy J.

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Article

Adenosine and adenosine-5′-monophosphate ingestion ameliorates abnormal glucose metabolism in mice fed a high-fat diet.

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BMC Complementary & Alternative Medicine, 2018, v. 18, n. 1, p. 1, doi. 10.1186/s12906-018-2367-6

By:

Ardiansyah;
Inagawa, Yuto;
Koseki, Takuya;
Agista, Afifah Zahra;
Ikeda, Ikuo;
Goto, Tomoko;
Komai, Michio;
Shirakawa, Hitoshi

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Article

Epimedium sagittatum inhibits TLR4/MD-2 mediated NF-κB signaling pathway with anti-inflammatory activity.

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BMC Complementary & Alternative Medicine, 2018, v. 18, n. 1, p. 1, doi. 10.1186/s12906-018-2363-x

By:

Yan, Ni;
Wen, Ding-Sheng;
Zhao, Yue-Rui;
Xu, Shun-Jun

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Article

Zerumbone from Zingiber zerumbet (L.) smith: a potential prophylactic and therapeutic agent against the cariogenic bacterium Streptococcus mutans.

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BMC Complementary & Alternative Medicine, 2018, v. 18, n. 1, p. 1, doi. 10.1186/s12906-018-2360-0

By:

Moreira da Silva, Thiago;
Pinheiro, Carlos Danniel;
Puccinelli Orlandi, Patricia;
Pinheiro, Carlos Cleomir;
Soares Pontes, Gemilson

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Article

Effects of acupuncture on vascular dementia (VD) animal models: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

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BMC Complementary & Alternative Medicine, 2018, v. 18, n. 1, p. 1, doi. 10.1186/s12906-018-2345-z

By:

Zhang, Ze-Yu;
Liu, Zhe;
Deng, Hui-Hui;
Chen, Qin

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Article

Meripilus giganteus ethanolic extract exhibits pro-apoptotic and anti-proliferative effects in leukemic cell lines.

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BMC Complementary & Alternative Medicine, 2018, v. 18, n. 1, p. 1, doi. 10.1186/s12906-018-2366-7

By:

Lenzi, Monia;
Cocchi, Veronica;
Novaković, Aleksandra;
Karaman, Maja;
Sakač, Marijana;
Mandić, Anamarija;
Pojić, Milica;
Barbalace, Maria Cristina;
Angeloni, Cristina;
Hrelia, Patrizia;
Malaguti, Marco;
Hrelia, Silvana

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Article

Study of the anti-allergic and anti-inflammatory activity of Brachychiton rupestris and Brachychiton discolor leaves (Malvaceae) using in vitro models.

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BMC Complementary & Alternative Medicine, 2018, v. 18, n. 1, p. 1, doi. 10.1186/s12906-018-2359-6

By:

Thabet, Amany A.;
Youssef, Fadia S.;
Korinek, Michal;
Chang, Fang-Rong;
Wu, Yang-Chang;
Chen, Bing-Hung;
El-Shazly, Mohamed;
Singab, Abdel Nasser B.;
Hwang, Tsong-Long

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Article

The actual conditions of traditional Japanese Kampo education in all the pharmacy schools in Japan: a questionnaire survey after the enforcement of the new national 2015 core curriculum.

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BMC Complementary & Alternative Medicine, 2018, v. 18, n. 1, p. 1, doi. 10.1186/s12906-018-2368-5

By:

Nakada, Yoshinobu;
Arai, Makoto

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Article

Feasibility and acceptability of a proposed trial of acupuncture as an adjunct to lifestyle interventions for weight loss in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: a qualitative study.

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BMC Complementary & Alternative Medicine, 2018, v. 18, n. 1, p. 1, doi. 10.1186/s12906-018-2358-7

By:

Ee, Carolyn;
Smith, Caroline;
Costello, Michael;
MacMillan, Freya;
Moran, Lisa;
Baylock, Brandi;
Teede, Helena

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Article

Aloe-emodin induces apoptosis in human oral squamous cell carcinoma SCC15 cells.

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BMC Complementary & Alternative Medicine, 2018, v. 18, n. 1, p. 1, doi. 10.1186/s12906-018-2353-z

By:

Li, Qihong;
Wen, Jun;
Yu, Kaitao;
Shu, Yao;
He, Wulin;
Chu, Hongxing;
Zhang, Bin;
Ge, Cheng

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Article