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1 Ernst, E.; Resch, K.-L.; Fialka, V.
Complementary anti-hypertensive therapy
Lancet, 1993, 341, 695
Observational trial, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine
2 Hitzenberger, G.; Korn, A.; Dorsci, M.; Bauer, P.; Wohlzogen, F.X.
Kontrollierte randomisierte doppelblinde Studie zum Vergleich einer Behandlung von Patienten mit essentieller Hypertonie mit homöopathischen und pharmakologisch wirksamen Medikamenten
Wien Klin Wochenschr, 1982, 94(21), 665-670
High blood pressure, Basic Research, Cardiovascular diseases, Homeopathy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Human, Pharmacology, Randomized trial
3 Goldhamer, A.C.; Lisle, D.J.; Sultana, P.; Anderson, S.V.; Parpia, B.; Hughes, B.; Campbell, T.C.
Medically Supervised Water-Only Fasting Treatment of Borderline Hypertension
J Altern Complement Med, 2002, 8(5), 643-650
Observational trial, High blood pressure, Fasting, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lifestyle modification, Mind-body medicine
4 Agarwal, R.; Singh, S.P.; Saran, R.K.; Das, S.K.; Asthana, N.S.O.P.; Gupta, P.P.; Nityanand, S.; Dhawan, B.N.; Agarwal, S.S.
Clinical trials of gugulipid
A new hypolipidemic agent of plant origin in primary hyperlipidemia
Ind J Med Res, 1986, 84, 626-634
Ayurveda, Observational trial, High blood pressure, Cammophora, Cammophora mukul, Cardiovascular diseases, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases
5 Gopal, K.; Saran, R.K.; Nityanand, S.; Gupta, P.P.; Hasan, M.; Das, S.K.; Agarwal, S.S.
Clinical trials of ethyl acetate extract of gum gugulu (gugulipid) in primary hyperlipedemia
J Assoc Phys Ind, 1986, 34(4), 249-251
Angina pectoris, Ayurveda, Observational trial, High blood pressure, Cammophora, Cammophora mukul, Heart attack, Cardiovascular diseases, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases
6 Silagy, C.A.; Neil, H.A.W.
A meta-analysis of the effect of garlic on blood pressure
J Hypertens, 1994, 12, 463-468
Allium, Allium sativum, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Phytomedicine, Systematic review
7 Johnston, D.W.; Gold, A.; Kentish, J.; Smith, D.; Vallance, P.; Shah, D.; Leach, G.; Robinon, B.
Effect of stress management on blood pressure in mild primary hypertension
BMJ, 1993, 306 (6883), 963-966
Exercise therapy, High blood pressure, Relaxation, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial
8 Radzievsky, S.A.; Lebedeva, O.D.; Fisenko, L.A.; Majskaja, S.A.
Function of myocardinal contraction and relaxation in essential hypertension in dynamics of acupuncture therapy
Am J Chin Med, 1989, 17(3-4), 111-117
Acupuncture, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
9 Beutler, J.J.; Attevellt, J.T.; Schouten, S.A.; Faber, J.A.; Dorhout Mees, E.J.; Geijskes, G.G.
Paranormal healing and hypertension
BMJ, 1988, 296 (6635), 1491-1494
High blood pressure, Spiritual healing, Healing, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial
10 Patel, C.; Marmot, M.
Can general practitioners use training in relaxation and management of stress to reduce mild hypertension?
BMJ, 1988, 296(6635), 1491-1494
Biofeedback, High blood pressure, Relaxation, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial
11 Musso, N.R.; Vergassola, C.; Pende, A.; Lotti, G.
Yohimbine effects on blood pressure and plasma catecholamines in human hypertension
Am J Hypertens, 1995, 8, 565-571
High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Yohimbinum hydrochloricum
12 Grossman, E.; Rosenthal, T.; Peleg, E.; Holmes, C.; Goldstein, D.
Oral yohimbine increases blood pressure und sympathetic nervous outflow in hypertensive patients
J Cardiovasc Pharmacol, 1993, 22, 22-26
Observational trial, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Yohimbinum hydrochloricum
13 Auer, W.; Eiber, A.; Hertkorn, E.; Hoehfeld, E.; Koehler, U.; Lorenz, A.; Mader, F.; Merx, W.; Otto, G.; Schmid-Otto, B.; Taubenheim, H.
Hypertension and hyperlipidaemia
Garlic helps in mild cases
Brit J Clin Pract, 1990, 69 suppl, 3-6
Allium, Allium sativum, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
14 Lee, M.S.; Jang, J.-W.; Jang, H.-S.; Moon, S.-R.
Effects of Qi-therapy on blood pressure, pain and psychological symptoms in the elderly: a randomized controlled pilot trial
Complement Ther Med, 2003, 11(3), 159-164
Anxiety, High blood pressure, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Depression, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Qi Gong, Randomized trial, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine
15 Little, P.; Kelly, J.; Barnett, J.; Doward, M.; Margetts, B.; Warm, D.
Randomised controlled factorial trial of dietary advice for patients with a single high blood pressure reading in primary care
BMJ, 2004, 328, (1-5) (Internet)
High blood pressure, Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lifestyle modification, Randomized trial
16 Herrera-Arellano, A.; Flores-Romero, S.; Chávez-Soto, M.A.; Tortoriello, J.
Effectiveness and tolerability of a standardized extract from Hibiscus sabdariffa in patients with mild to moderate hypertension
A controlled and randomized clinical trial
Phytomed, 2004, 11(5), 375-382
High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Hibiscus, Hibiscus sabdariffa, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial
17 Lee, M.S.; Lim, H.-J.; Lee, M.S.
Impact of Qigong exercise on self-efficacy and other cognitive perceptual variables in patients with essential hypertension
J Altern Complement Med, 2004, 10(4), 675-680
High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Qi Gong, Traditional Chinese medicine
18 Yang, Y.-C.; Lu, F.-H.; Wu, J.-S.; Wu, C.-H.; Chang, C.-J.
The protective effect of habitual tea consumption on hypertension
Arch Intern Med, 2004, 164, 1534-1540
Observational trial, High blood pressure, Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Prevention, Retrospective design, Tea
19 Psaltopoulou, T.; Naska, A.; Orfanos, P.; Trichopoulos, D.; Mountokalakis, T.; Trchopoulou, A.
Olive oil, the Mediterranean diet, and arterial blood pressure
The Greek European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutririon (EPIC) study
Am J Clin Nutr, 2004, 80, 1012-1018
Observational trial, High blood pressure, Diet, Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mediterranian diet, Oil, olive, green, Oleum oliva, Phytomedicine, Prevention, Retrospective design, Olea
20 Bijlani, R.L.; Vempati, R.P.; Yadav, R.K.; Ray, R.B.; Gupta, V.; Sharma, R.; Mehta, N.; Mahapatra, S.C.
A brief but comprehensive lifestyle education program based on yoga reduces risk factors for cardiovascular disease and diabetes mellitus
J Altern Complement Med, 2005, 11(2), 267-274
Observational trial, High blood pressure, Diabetes mellitus, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Coronary heart disease, Lifestyle modification, Meditation, Psychology/psychotherapy, Metabolic diseases, Behavioural therapy, Yoga
21 Arakawa, K.; Saruta, T.; Abe, K.; Iimura, O.; Ishii, M.; Ogihara, T.; Hiwada, K.; Fukiyama, K.; Fujishima, M.; Mizuno, Y.; Kikuchi, T.; Takaori, S.
Improvement of accessory symptoms of hypertension by TSUMURA Orengedokuto Extract, a four herbal drugs containing Kampo-Medicine Granules for ethical use
A double-blind, placebo-controlled study.
Phytomed, 2006, 13(1-2), 1-10
High blood pressure, Coptis, Coptis japonica, gardenia; cape jasmin, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phellodendron, Phellodendron amurense, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Scutellaria, Scutellaria baicalensis, Traditional Japanese medicine, TSUMURA Orengedokuto
22 Stavro, P.M.; Woo, M.; Heim, T.F.; Leiter, L.A.; Vuksan, V.
North American ginseng exerts a neutral effect on blood pressure in individuals with hypertension
Hypertension, 2005, 46, 406-411
High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Panax, Panax quinquefolius
23 Hitzenberger, G.; Rehak, P.H.
Zur Wirkung eines homöopathischen Fertigarzneimittels auf den Blutdruck von Hypertonikern
Eine randomisierte doppelblinde kontrollierte Parallelgruppen-Vergleichsstudie
Wien Med Wochenschr, 2005, 155(17-18), 392-396
Arnica, High blood pressure, Convallaria, Crataegus, Digitalis, Cardiovascular diseases, Homeopathy, Kalium, Kalium carbonicum, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Pumpan, Randomized trial
24 Pedrinelli, R.; Taddei, S.; Salvetti, A.
Sympathetic vasoconstriction as a mechanism of action of ouabain in forearm arterioles of hypertensive patients
Clin Sci, 1989, 77(5), 541-545
Observational trial, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Strophantus
25 Kaushik, R.M.; Kaushik, R.; Mahajan, S.K.; Rajesh, V.
Effects of mental relaxation and slow breathing in essential hypertension
Complement Ther Med, 2006, 14(2), 120-126
Breathing therapy, Observational trial, High blood pressure, Relaxation, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Vegetative nervous system
26 Pidgeon, G.B.; Richards, A.M.; Nicholls, M.G.; Bailey, R.R.; Lynn, K.L.; Lewis, L.K.; Yandle, T.G.
Effect of ouabain on pressor responsiveness in normal man
Am J Physiol, 1994, 267, E642-E647
High blood pressure, Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Strophantus
27 Chrubasik, S.; Droste, C.; Dragano, N.; Glimm, E.; Black, A.
Effectiveness and tolerability of the herbal mixture Asparagus P((R)) on blood pressure in treatment-requiring antihypertensives
Phytomed, 2006, 13(9-10), 740-742
Asparagus, Asparagus P, Observational trial, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, parsley, Phytomedicine, Adverse effect
28 Stavro, P.M.; Woo, M.; Leiter, L.A.; Heim, T.F.; Sievenpiper, J.L.; Vuksan, V.
Long-term intake of North American ginseng has no effect on 24-hour blood pressure and renal function
Hypertension, 2006, 47, 791-796
High blood pressure, Urinary tract, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Kidney, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Panax, Panax quinquefolius
29 Martirosyan, D.M.; Miroshnichenko, L.A.; Kulakova, S.N.; Pogojeva, A.V.; Zoloedo, V.I.
Amaranth oil application for coronary heart disease and hypertension
Lipids Health Dis, 2007, 6, 1; (1-12)
Amaranthus, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Coronary heart disease, Oil, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
30 Raja, B.; Kaviarasan, K.; Arjunan, M.M.; Pugalendi, K.V.
Effect of Melothria maderaspatana leaf-tea consumption on blood pressure, lipid profile, anthropometry, fibrinogen, bilirubin, and albumin levels in patients with hypertension
J Altern Complement Med, 2007, 13(3), 349-354
Observational trial, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Melothria maderaspatana, Phytomedicine, Tea
31 Sankar, D.; Rao, M.R.; Sambandam, G.; Pugalendi, K.V.
A pilot study of open label sesame oil in hypertensive diabetics
J Med Food, 2006, 9, 408-412
Observational trial, High blood pressure, Diabetes mellitus, Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Oil, Phytomedicine, Sesamum indicum, Metabolic diseases
32 Macklin, E.A.; Wayne, P.M.; Kalish, L.A.; Valaskatgis, P.; Thompson, J.; Pian-Smith, M.C.M.; Zhang, Q.; Stevens, S.; Goertz, C.; Prineas, R.J.; Buczynski, B.; Zusman, R.M.
Stop Hypertension with Acupuncture Research Program (SHARP)
Results of a randomized, controlled clinical trial
Hypertension, 2006, 48, 838-845
Acupuncture, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
33 Flachskampf, F.A.; Gallasch, J.; Gefeller, O.; Gan, J.; Mao, J.; Pfahlberg, A.B.; Wortmann, A.; Klinghammer, L.; Pflederer, W.; Daniel, W.G.
Randomized trial of acupuncture to lower blood pressure
Circulation, 2007, 115, 3121-3129
Acupuncture, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
34 Tsai, P.S.; Chang, N.C.; Chang, W.Y.; Lee, P.H.; Wang, M.Y.
Blood pressure biofeedback exerts intermediate-term effects on blood pressure and pressure reactivity in individuals with mild hypertension
A randomized controlled study
J Altern Complement Med, 2007, 13(5), 547-554
Biofeedback, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial
35 Houston, M.C.; Cooil, B.; Olafsson, B.J.; Raggi, P.
Juice powder concentrate and systemic blood pressure, progression of coronary artery calcium and antioxidant status in hypertensive subjects
A pilot study
eCAM, 2007, 4(4), 455-462
Antioxidants, Observational trial, High blood pressure, Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Dietary supplementation
36 Dickinson, H.O.; Nicolson, D.J.; Campbell, F.; Cook, J.V.; Beyer, F.R.; Ford, G.A.; Mason, J.
Magnesium supplementation for the managment of primary hypertension in adults (Review)
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2007, 3(CD004640), 1-45
High blood pressure, Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Magnesium, Minerals, Dietary supplementation, Systematic review
37 Dickinson, H.O.; Nicolson, D.J.; Campbell, F.; Beyer, F.R.; Mason, J.
Potassium supplementation for the managment of primary hypertension in adults (Review)
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2007, 3(CD004641), 1-32
High blood pressure, Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Kalium, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Minerals, Dietary supplementation, Systematic review
38 Dickinson, H.O.; Nicolson, D.J.; Cook, J.V.; Campbell, F.; Beyer, F.R.; Ford, G.A.; Mason, J.
Calcium supplementation for the managment of primary hypertension in adults (Review)
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2007, 2(CD004639), 1-38
High blood pressure, Calcium, Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Minerals, Dietary supplementation, Systematic review
39 Torres-Duran, P.V.; Ferreira-Hermosillo, A.; Juarez-Oropeza, M.A.
Antihyperlipemic and antihypertensive effects of Spirulina maxima in an open sample of mexican population
A preliminary report
Lipids Health Dis, 2007, 6, 33; (1-26)
Observational trial, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Hyperlipoproteinemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Spirulina, Spirulina maxima, Metabolic diseases
40 Gokal, R.; Shillito, L.; Maharaj, S.R.
Positive impact of yoga and pranayam on obesity, hypertension, blood sugar, and cholesterol
A pilot assessment
J Altern Complement Med, 2007, 13(10), 1056-1057
Observational trial, High blood pressure, Diabetes mellitus, Cardiovascular diseases, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Metabolic diseases, Review (CR), Overweight, Yoga
41 Guo, X.; Zhou, B.; Nishimura, T.; Teramukai, S.; Fukushima, M.
Clinical effect of Qigong practice on essential hypertension
A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
J Altern Complement Med, 2008, 14(1), 27-37
High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Qi Gong, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
42 Hur, M.H.; Oh, H.; Lee, M.S.; Kim, C.; Choi, A.-N.
Effects of aromatherapy massage on blood pressure and lipid profile in Korean climacteric women
Int J Neurosci, 2007, 117(9), 1281-1287
Aromatherapy, High blood pressure, Gynaecology, Cardiovascular diseases, Hyperlipoproteinemia, jessamine, Climacteric, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lavendula, Lavendula angustifolia, Manual therapy, Massage, Pelargonium, Pelargonium graveolens, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
43 Dusek, J.A.; Hibberd, P.L.; Buczynski, B.; Chang, B.H.; Dusek, K.C.; Johnston, J.M.; Wohlhueter, A.L.; Benson, H.; Zusman, R.M.
Stress management versus lifestyle modification on systolic hypertension and medication elimination
A randomized trial
J Altern Complement Med, 2008, 14(2), 129-138
High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lifestyle modification, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial
44 Ried, K.; Frank, O.R.; Stocks, N.P.; Fakler, P.; Sullivan, T.
Effect of garlic on blood pressure
A systematic review and meta-analysis
BMC Cardiovasc Disord, 2008, 8(1), 13; (1-12)
Allium, Allium sativum, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Phytomedicine, Systematic review
45 Dehkordi, F.R.; Kamkhah, A.F.
Antihypertensive effect of Nigella sativa seed extract in patients with mild hypertension
Fundam Clin Pharmacol, 2008, 22(4), 447-452
High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nigella sativa, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
46 Lee, H.; Kim, S.-Y.; Park, J.; Kim, Y.-J.; Lee, H.; Park, H.-J.
Acupuncture for lowering blood pressure
Systematic review and meta-analysis
Am J Hypertens, 2009, 22, 122-128
Acupuncture, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
47 Faraji, M.H.; Tarkhani, A.H.H.
The effect of sour tea (Hibiscus sabdariffa) on essential hypertension
J Ethnopharmacol, 1999, 65, 231-236
High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Hibiscus, Hibiscus sabdariffa, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Tea
48 Mozaffari-Khosravi, H.; Khanabadi-Jalali, B.-A.; Afkhami-Ardekani, M.; Fatehi, F.; Nooi-Shadkam, M.
The effects of sour tea (Hibiscus sabdariffa) on hypertension in patients with type II diabetes
J Hum Hypertens, 2009, 23, 48-54
High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Hibiscus, Hibiscus sabdariffa, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Tea
49 Herrera-Arellano, A.; Miranda-Sánchez, J.; Avila-Castro, P.; Herrera-Alvarez, S.; Jiménez-Ferrer, J.E.; Zamilpa, A.; Román-Ramos, R.; Ponce-Monter, H.; Tortoriello, J.
Clinical effects produced by a standardized herbal medicinal product of Hibiscus sabdariffa on patients with hypertension
A randomized, double-blind, lisinopril-controlled clinical trial
Planta Med, 2007, 73(1), 6-12
High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Hibiscus, Hibiscus sabdariffa, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial
50 Zhang, J.; Ng, D.; Sau, A.
Effects of electrical stimulation of acupuncture points on blood pressure
J Chiropract Med, 2009, 8, 9-14
Acupuncture, High blood pressure, Electroacupuncture, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
51 Qidwai, W.; Hamza, H.B.; Qureshi, R.; Gilani, A.
Effectiveness, safety, and tolerability of powdered Nigella sativa (kalonji) seed in capsules on serum lipid levels, blood sugar, blood pressure, and body weight in adults
Results of a randomized, double-blind controlled trial
J Altern Complement Med, 2009, 15(6), 639-644
Ayurveda, High blood pressure, Diabetes mellitus, Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nigella sativa, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Overweight
52 Chrubasik, S.; Droste, C.; Black, A.
Asparagus PR cannot compete with first-line diuretics in lowering the blood pressure in treatment-requiring antihypertensives
Phytother Res, 2009, 23(9), 1345-1346
Asparagus, Observational trial, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, parsley, Phytomedicine, Adverse effect
53 Ye, P.; Wu, C.E.; Sheng, L.; Li, H.
Potential protective effect of long-term therapy with Xuezhikang on left ventricular diastolic function in patients with essential hypertension
J Altern Complement Med, 2009, 15(7), 719-725
High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Xuezhikang
54 Mourya, M.; Mahajan, A.S.; Singh, N.P.; Jain, A.K.
Effect of slow- and fast-breathing exercises on autonomic functions in patients with essential hypertension
J Altern Complement Med, 2009, 15(7), 711-717
Breathing therapy, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Vegetative nervous system
55 Zhang, J.; Marquina, N.; Oxinos, G.; Sau, A.; Ng, D.
Effect of laser acupoint treatment on blood pressure and body weight
A pilot study
J Chiropract Med, 2008, 7(4), 134-139
Acupuncture, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Laserneedle acupuncture, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine, Overweight
56 Ried, K.; Frank, O.R.; Stocks, N.P.
Dark chocolate or tomato extract for prehypertension
A randomised controlled trial
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2009, 9, 22; (1-12)
High blood pressure, Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Solanum, Solanum lycopersicum, Theobroma cacao
57 Werner, N.S.; Duschek, S.; Schandry, R.
D-camphor-crataegus berry extract combination increases blood pressure and cognitive functioning in the elderly
A randomized, placebo controlled double blind study
Phytomed, 2009, 16(12), 1077-1082
High blood pressure, Geriatrics, Gynaecology, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Korodin, Nervous system, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
58 Wittig, H.-H.
Die symptomatische Therapie der Hochdruckkrankheit mit einer Knoblauch-Mistel-Chlorophyll-Kombination
Hippokrates, 1955, 26(22), 688-690
Allium, Allium sativum, Observational trial, High blood pressure, Chlorophyllinum, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Viscum, Viscum album
59 Lucini, D.; Malacarne, M.; Solaro, N.; Busin, S.; Pagani, M.
Complementary medicine for the management of chronic stress
Superiority of active versus passive techniques
J Hypertens, 2009, 27(12), 2421-2428
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Breathing therapy, High blood pressure, Relaxation, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Mind-body medicine, Non-randomized trial, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Stress, Traditional Chinese medicine
60 Sobenin, I.A.; Andrianova, I.V.; Fomchenkov, I.V.; Gorchakova, T.V.
Time-released garlic powder tablets lower systolic and diastolic blood pressure in men with mild and moderate arterial hypertension
Hypertens Res, 2009, 32, 433-437
Allium, Allium sativum, Andrology, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
61 Wahabi, H.A.; Alansary, L.A.; Al-Sabban, A.H.; Glasziuo, P.
The effectiveness of Hibiscus sabdariffa in the treatment of hypertension
A systematic review
Phytomed, 2010, 17(2), 83-86
High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Hibiscus, Hibiscus sabdariffa, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Systematic review
62 Saptharishi, L.; Soudarssanane, M.; Thiruselvakumar, D.; Navasakthi, D.; Mathanraj, S.; Karthigeyan, M.; Sahai, A.
Community-based randomized controlled trial of non-pharmacological interventions in prevention and control of hypertension among young adults
Indian J Community Med, 2009, 34(4), 329-334
Exercise therapy, High blood pressure, Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Minerals, Natrium, sodium chloride, Physical therapy, Prevention, Randomized trial, Yoga
63 Ngamjarus, C.; Pattanittum, P.; Somboonporn, C.
Roselle for hypertension in adults
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2010, 1(CD007894), 1-16
High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Hibiscus, Hibiscus sabdariffa, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Systematic review
64 Cerritelli, F.; Carinci, F.; Pizzolorusso, G.; Turi, P.; Renzetti, C.; Pizzolorusso, F.; Orlando, F.; Cozzolino, V.; Barlafante, G.
Osteopathic manipulation as a complementary treatment for the prevention of cardiac complications
12-months follow-up of intima media and blood pressure on a cohort affected by hypertension
J Bodyw Mov Ther, 2011, 15(1), 68-74
High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Non-randomized trial, Osteopathy
65 Kim, L.-W.; Zhu, J.
Acupuncture for essential hypertension
Altern Ther Health Med, 2010, 16(2), 18-29
Acupuncture, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Traditional Chinese medicine
66 McKay, D.L.; Chen, C.Y.; Saltzman, E.; Blumberg, J.B.
Hibius sabdariffa L. tea (tisane) lowers blood pressure in prehypertensive and mildly hypertensive adults
J Nutr, 2010, 140(2), 298-303
High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Hibiscus, Hibiscus sabdariffa, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Tea
67 Park, J.M.; Shin, A.S.; Park, S.U.; Sohn, I.S.; Jung, W.S.; Moon, S.K.
The acute effect of acupuncture on endothelial dysfunction in patients with hypertension
A pilot, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover trial
J Altern Complement Med, 2010, 16(8), 883-888
Acupuncture, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
68 Shikov, A.N.; Pozhariskaya, O.N.; Makarov, V.G.; Demchenko, D.V.; Shikh, E.V.
Effect of Leonurus cardiaca oil extract in patients with arterial hypertension accompanied by anxiety and sleep disorders
Phytother Res, 2011, 25(4), 540-543
Anxiety, Observational trial, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Leonurus, Leonurus cardiaca, Oil, Phytomedicine, Mental diseases, Sleep disorders
69 Wang, S.Z.; Li, S.; Xu, X.Y.; Lin, G.P.; Shao, L.; Zhao, Y.; Wang, T.H.
Effect of slow abdominal breathing combined with biofeedback on blood pressure and heart rate variability in prehypertension
J Altern Complement Med, 2010, 16(10), 1039-1045
Breathing therapy, Biofeedback, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Prevention
70 Ried, K.; Frank, O.R.; Stocks, N.P.
Aged garlic extract lowers blood pressure in patients with treated but uncontrolled hypertension
A randomised controlled trial
Maturitas, 2010, 67(2), 144-150
Allium, Allium sativum, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
71 Dohadwala, M.M.; Hamburg, N.M.; Holbrook, M.; Kim, B.H.; Duess, M.A.; Levit, A.; Titas, M.; Chung, W.B.; Vincent, F.B.; Caiano, T.L.; Frame, A.A.; Keaney, J.F. jr.; Vita, J.A.
Effects of Concord grape juice on ambulatory blood pressure in prehypertension and stage 1 hypertension
Am J Clin Nutr, 2010, 92(5), 1052-1059
High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Juice/distillate, Vitis vinifera, Vitis
72 Kim, J.I.; Choi, J.Y.; Lee, H.; Lee, M.S.; Ernst, E.
Moxibustion for hypertension
A systematic review
BMC Cardiovasc Disord, 2010, 10, 33; (1-6)
Acupuncture, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Moxibustion, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
73 Rhee, M.Y.; Kim, Y.S.; Bae, J.H.; Nah, D.Y.; Kim, Y.K.; Lee, M.M.; Kim, H.Y.
Effect of Korean red ginseng on arterial stiffness in subjects with hypertension
J Altern Complement Med, 2011, 17(1), 45-49
Arteries, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Panax, Panax ginseng
74 Banerjee, P.; Maity, S.; Das, T.; Mazumder, S.
A double-blind randomized placebo-controlled clinical study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of a polyherbal formulation in geriatric age group
A physe IV clinical report
J Ethnopharmacol, 2011, 134(2), 429-433
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, High blood pressure, Geriatrics, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases
75 Murthy, S.N.; Rao, N.S.; Nandkumar, B.; Kadam, A.
Role of naturopathy and yoga treatment in the management of hypertension
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2011, 17(1), 9-12
Observational trial, High blood pressure, Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Hydrotherapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Physical therapy, Yoga
76 Lee, M.S.; Lee, E.N.; Kim, J.I.; Ernst, E.
Tai chi for lowering resting blood pressure in the elderly
A systematic review
J Eval Clin Pract, 2010, 16(4), 818-824
High blood pressure, Geriatrics, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Systematic review, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine
77 Cohen, D.L.; Bloedon, L.T.; Rothman, R.L.; Farrar, J.T.; Galantino, M.L.; Volger, S.; Mayor, C.; Szapary, P.O.; Townsend, R.R.
Iyengar yoga versus enhanced usual care on blood pressure in patients with prehypertension to stage I hypertension
A randomized controlled trial
eCAM, 2011, 2011, 546428; (1-8)
High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial, Yoga
78 Susalit, E.; Agus, N.; Effendi, I.; Tjandrawinata, R.R.; Nofiarny, D.; Perrinjaquet-Moccetti, T.; Verbruggen, M.
Olive (Olea europaea) leaf extract effective in patients with stage-1 hypertension
Comparison with Captopril
Phytomed, 2011, 18(4), 251-258
High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, olive, green, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Olea
79 Zhong, G.W.; Chen, M.J.; luo, Y.H.; Xiang, L.L.; Xie, Q.Y.;
Effect of chinese herbal medicine for calming Gan and suppressing hyperactive yang on arterial elasticity function and circadian rhythm of blood pressure in patients with essential hypertension
Chin J Integr Med, 2011, 17(6), 414-420
High blood pressure, Chinese medicinal herbs, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
80 Terauchi, M.; Akiyoshi, M.; Owa, Y.; Kato, K.; Obayashi, S.; Kubota, T.
Effects of the Kampo medication keishibukuryogan on blood pressure in perimenopausal and postmenopausal women
Int J Gynecol Obstetr, 2011, 114(2), 149-152
Observational trial, High blood pressure, Gynaecology, Cardiovascular diseases, Keishi-bukuryo-gan, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Menopause, Retrospective design, Traditional Japanese medicine
81 Cho, S.H.
Effects of moxibustion on physiological indices and autonomic nervous symptoms in adults with prehypertension
J Korean Acad Nurs, 2010, 40(5), 686-694
Acupuncture, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Moxibustion, Nervous system, Non-randomized trial, Physiology, Traditional Chinese medicine, Vegetative nervous system
82 Moffatt, F.W.; Hodnett, E.; Esplen, M.J.; Watt-Watson, J.
Effects of guided imagery on blood pressure in pregnant women with hypertension
A pilot randomized controlled trial
Birth, 2010, 37(4), 296-306
High blood pressure, Gynaecology, Cardiovascular diseases, Imagery, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial, Obstetrics
83 Brown, I.J.; Stamler, J.; Van Horn, L.; Robertson, C.E.; Chan, Q.; Dyer, A.R.; Huang, C.C.; Rodriguez, B.L.; Zhao, L.; Daviglus, M.L.; Ueshima, H.; Elliott, P.
Sugar-sweetened baverage, sugar intake of individuals, and their blood pressure
International study of macro/micronutrients and blood pressure
Hypertension, 2011, 57(4), 695-701
Observational trial, High blood pressure, Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Saccharum officinarum
84 Zheng, G.Q.; Zhao, Z.M.; Wang, Y.; Gu, Y.; Li, Y.; Chen, X.M.; Fu, S.P.; Shen, J.
Meta-analysis of scalp acupuncture for acute hypertensive intracerebral hemorrhage
J Altern Complement Med, 2011, 17(4), 293-299
Acupuncture, Blood/Lymphatic system, High blood pressure, Brain, Haemorrhage, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Nervous system, Scalp acupuncture, Traditional Chinese medicine
85 Yang, T.-Y.; Wei, J.C.-C.; Lee, M.-Y.; Chen, C.M.B.; Ueng, K.-C.
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study to evaluate the efficacy and tolerability of Funfang Danshen (Salvia miltiorrhiza) as add-on antihypertensive therapy in Taiwanese patients with uncontrolled hypertension
Phytother Res, 2012, 26(2), 291-298
High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, sage, Salvia miltiorrhiza
86 Huang, C.M.; Chang, H.C.; Kao, S.T.; Li, T.C.; Wei, C.C.; Chen, C.C.; Chen, F.J.; Tsou, S.S.
Radial pressure pulse and heart rate variability in normotensive and hypertensive subjects
J Altern Complement Med, 2011, 17(10), 945-952
High blood pressure, Diagnostics, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Pulsdiagnostik, Traditional Chinese medicine
87 Costa Krewer, C. da; Ribeiro, E.E.; Ribeiro, E.A.M.; Moresco, R.N.; Ugalde Marques da Rocha, M.I. de; Santos Montagner, G.F.F. dos; Machado, M.M.; Viegas, K.; Brito, E.; Cruz, I.B.M. da
Habitual intake of guaraná and metabolic morbidities
An epidemiological study of an elderly Amazonian population
Phytother Res, 2011, 25(9), 1367-1374
High blood pressure, Nutrition/diet, Ethnomedicine, Geriatrics, Guarana, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
88 Hodgson, J.M.; Puddey, I.B.; Woodman, R.J.; Mulder, T.P.J.; Fuchs, D.; Scott, K.; Croft, K.D.
Effects of black tea on blood pressure
A randomized controlled trial
Arch Intern Med, 2012, 172(2), 186-188
High blood pressure, Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Tea
89 Greenway, F.; Liu, Z.; Yu, Y.; Gupta, A.
A clinical trial testing the safety and efficacy of a standardized Eucommia ulmoides Oliver bark extract to treat hypertension
Altern Med Rev, 2011, 16(4), 338-347
High blood pressure, Eucommia ulmoides, Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
90 Lin, J.H.; Yang, Y.K.; Liu, H.; Lin, Q.D.; Zhang, W.Y.
Effect of antioxidants on amelioration of high-risk factors inducing hypertensive disorders in pregnancy
Chin Med J, 2010, 123(18), 2548-2554
Acidum, Acidum ascorbicum, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, Nutrition/diet, Gynaecology, Chinese medicinal herbs, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Prevention, Randomized trial, sage, Salvia miltiorrhiza, Obstetrics, Tokopherol, Traditional Chinese medicine, Vitamins
91 Mesas, A.E.; Leon-Munoz, L.M.; Rodriguez-Artalejo, F.; Lopez-Garcia, E.
The effect of coffee on blood pressure and cardiovascular disease in hypertensive individuals
A systematic review and meta-analysis
Am J Clin Nutr, 2011, 94(4), 1113-1126
High blood pressure, Coffea, Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Phytomedicine, Systematic review
92 Zhang, Z.; Hu, G.; Caballero, B.; Appel, L.; Chen, L.
Habitual coffee consumption and risk of hypertension
A systematic review and meta-analysis of prospective observational studies
Am J Clin Nutr, 2011, 93(6), 1212-1219
High blood pressure, Coffea, Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Phytomedicine, Systematic review
93 Guessous, I.; Dobrinas, M.; Kutalik, Z.; Pruijm, M.; Ehret, G.; Maillard, M.; Bergmann, S.; Beckmann, J.S.; Cusi, D.; Rizzi, F.; Cappuccio, F.; Cornuz, J.; Paccaud, F.; Mooser, V.; Gaspoz, J.-M.; Waeber, G.; Burnier, M.; Vollenweider, P.; Eap, C.B.; Bochud, M.
Caffeine intake and CYP1A2 variants associated with high caffeine intake protect non-smokers from hypertension
Hum Mol Genet, 2012, 21(14), 3283-3292
Observational trial, Biology/Biological Sciences, High blood pressure, Coffea, Coffeinum, Nutrition/diet, Genetics, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Prevention
94 Nandha, R.; Singh, H.; Moudgill, P.; Kular, G.
A pilot study to clinically evaluate the role of herbomineral compound "Rakatchap Har" in the management of essential hypertension
Ayu, 2011, 32(3), 329-332
Ayurveda, Observational trial, High blood pressure, aloeweed, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nardostachys jatamansi, Rauwolfia, Rauwolfia serpentina
95 Sun, T.; Xu, H.; Xu, F.
Astragalus injection for hypertensive renal damage
A systematic review
eCAM, 2012, 2012, 929025; (1-6)
Applikationsform, Astragalus, High blood pressure, Urinary tract, Chinese medicinal herbs, Cardiovascular diseases, Injektion, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Kidney, Phytomedicine, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
96 Rossi, A.; Dikareva, A.; Bacon, S.L.; Daskalopoulou, S.S.
The impact of physical activity on mortality in patients with high blood pressure
A systematic review
J Hypertens, 2012, 30(7), 1277-1288
Exercise therapy, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Systematic review
97 Lin, G.; Xiang, Q.; Fu, X.; Wang, S.; Wang, S.; Chen, S.; Shao, L.; Zhao, Y.; Wang, T.
Heart rate variability biofeedback decreases blood pressure in prehypertensive subjects by improving autonomic function and baroreflex
J Altern Complement Med, 2012, 18(2), 143-152
Breathing therapy, Biofeedback, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Vegetative nervous system
98 Courtney, R.; Cohen, M.; Dixhoorn, J. van
Relationship between dysfunctional breathing patterns and ability to achieve target heart rate variability with features of "coherence" during biofeedback
A feasibility study
Altern Ther Health Med, 2011, 17(3), 38-44
Asthma, Respiratory diseases, Biofeedback, High blood pressure, Emphysema, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Non-randomized trial, Mental diseases, Stress
99 Hur, M.H.; Lee, M.S.; Kim, C.; Ernst, E.
Aromatherapy for treatment of hypertension
A systematic review
J Eval Clin Pract, 2012, 18(1), 37-41
Aromatherapy, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Systematic review
100 Zomer, E.; Owen, A.; Magliano, D.J.; Liew, D.; Reid, C.M.
The effectiveness and cost effectiveness of dark chocolate consumption as prevention therapy in people at high risk of cardiovascular disease
Best case scenario analysis using a Markov model
BMJ, 2012, 344, e3657; (1-10)
Observational trial, High blood pressure, Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Metabolic syndrome, Economy, Prevention, Metabolic diseases, Theobroma cacao, Cost-effectiveness