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101 Sevar, K.; Webb, A.; Catto-Smith, A.G.
Hypnotherapy as a novel adjunctive therapy in paediactric Inflammatory Bowel Disease
A pilot cohort case series
International Society for Complementary Medicine Research (ICCMR): ICCMR 2010. 5th International Congress on Complementary Medicine Research., 2010, 16-17 (Symposiumsbeitrag; Abstract)
Observational trial, Ulcerative colitis, Hypnosis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Mind-body medicine, Pediatrics
102 Aviner, S.; Berkovitch, M.; Dalkain, H.; Braunstein, R.; Lomnicky, Y.; Schlesinger, M.
Use of a homeopathic preparation for "infantile colic" and an apparent lifethreatening event
Pediatrics, 2010, 125(2), e318-e323
Observational trial, Bryonia, Chamomilla, Colocynthis, Cuprum, Homeopathy, Clinical research, Colic, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Magnesium, Magnesium phosphoricum, Nux vomica, Pediatrics, Retrospective design, Adverse effect, Veratrum
103 Sevar, K.; Webb, A.N.; Catto-Smith, A.G.
Hypnotherapy as anovel adjunctive therapy in paediatric inflammatory Bowel Disease
A case series
International Society for Complementary Medicine Research (ICCMR): ICCMR 2010. 5th International Congress on Complementary Medicine Research., 2010, 59-60 (Symposiumsbeitrag; Abstract)
Observational trial, Ulcerative colitis, Hypnosis, Hypnotherapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Mind-body medicine, Pediatrics
104 Stange, R.; Uehleke, B.; Ortiz, M.; Zielisch, H.
Silicic acid gel improves gastrointestinal disorders in an observational study
International Society for Complementary Medicine Research (ICCMR): ICCMR 2010. 5th International Congress on Complementary Medicine Research., 2010, 67-68 (Symposiumsbeitrag; Abstract)
Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Silicea
105 Stringer, J.; Donald, G.
Aromasticks in cancer care
An innovation not to be Sniffed at
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2011, 17(2), 116-121
Anxiety, Aromatherapy, Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Gastrointestinal tract, Phytomedicine, Mental diseases, Retrospective design, Sleep disorders, Stress, Sickness
106 Ge, A.X.; Ryan, M.E.; Giaccone, G.; Hughes, M.S.; Pavletic, S.Z.
Acupuncture treatment for persistent hiccups in patients with cancer
J Altern Complement Med, 2010, 16(7), 811-816
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Gastrointestinal tract, Retrospective design, Hiccup, Traditional Chinese medicine
107 Ali, M.S.; Ponnam, H.B.; Overai, P.; Singh, V.; Nayak, C.
Acute diarrhoeal diseases in children treated by homoeopathy
A prospective open clinical trial
Natl J Homoeopath, 2009, 11(7), 36-42
Observational trial, Diarrhoeal disorder, Homeopathy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Pediatrics
108 Brzosko, W.J.; Gladysz, A.; Juszczyk, J.
PADMA 28 in der Behandlung der chronisch aktiven Hepatitis
BM, 1986, 15(6), 300-305
Observational trial, Hepatitis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Padma, Traditional Tibetan medicine
109 Gladysz, A.; Juszczyk, J.; Brzosko, W.J.
Influence of PADMA 28 on patients with chronic active hepatitis B
Phytother Res, 1993, 7(3), 244-247
Observational trial, Hepatitis, Immunomodulation, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Padma, Traditional Tibetan medicine
110 Nayak, C.; Singh, V.; Singh, K.; Singh, H.; Sharma, A.; Oberai, P.; Roja, V.; Nayak, D.; Padmanabhan, M.; Mishra, A.; Sehegal, G.C.; Kaushik, S.; Chowdhary, C.P.; Singh, V.K.; Ali, S.; Bindu, P.H.; Sarkar, D.B.
A prospective multicentric observational study to determine the usefulness of predefined homoeopathic medicines in the management of acute diarrhoeal disease in children
Am J Homeopath Med, 2009, 102(3), 122-129
Aethusa, Observational trial, Calcium, Calcium carbonicum Hahnemanni, Calcium sulfuricum, Chamomilla, Diarrhoeal disorder, Homeopathy, Ipecacuanha, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Magnesium, Magnesium chloratum, Mercurius, Mercurius solubilis Hahnemanni, Pediatrics, Phosphorus, Podophyllum, Psorinum, Rheum, Rheum palmatum, Silicea, Stramonium, Sulfur
111 Jiang, W.; Wang, X.; Xu, X.; Kong, L.
Effect of Schisandra sphenanthera extract on the concentration of tacrolimus in the blood of liver transplant patients
Int J Clin Pharmacol Ther, 2010, 48(3), 224-229
Observational trial, Blood, Blood/Lymphatic system, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Liver, Gastrointestinal tract, Schizandra, Schizandra chinensis, Traditional Chinese medicine
112 Hawrelak, J.A.; Myers, S.P.
Effects of two natural medicine formulations on irritable bowel syndrome symptoms
A pilot study
J Altern Complement Med, 2010, 16(10), 1065-1071
Observational trial, C-IBS, DA-IBS, Diarrhoeal disorder, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Phytomedicine, Irritable bowel syndrome, Constipation
113 De Filippo, C.; Cavalieri, D.; Di Paola, M.; Ramazzotti, M.; Poullet, J.B.; Massart, S.; Collini, S.; Pieraccini, G.; Lionetti, P.
Impact of diet in shaping gut microbiota revealed by a comparative study in children from Europe and rural Africa
Proc Natl Acad Sci USA, 2010, 107(33), 14691-14696
Observational trial, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Pediatrics
114 Langhorst, J.
Forschungszyklus
Naturheilheilkunde und Komplementärmedizin bei chronisch entzündlichen Darmerkrankungen
EHK, 2010, 59(5), 257-266
Ulcerative colitis, Endocrinology, Assesment, Hydrotherapy, Internal medicine, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Kortison, Gastrointestinal tract, Mind-body medicine, Crohn's disease, Lifestyle therapy, Patient structure, Patient satisfaction, Physical therapy, Phytomedicine, Mental diseases, Psychoneuro-endocrinology, Stress, Review (BR), Prevalence
115 Khuda-Bukhsh, A.R.; Roy-Karmakar, S; Banerjee, A.; Banerjee, P.; Pathak, S.; Biswas, S.J.; Haque, S.; Das, D.; Boujedaini, N.; Belon, P.
A Follow-up Study on the Efficacy of the Homoeopathic Remedy Arsenicum Album in Volunteers Living in High Risk Arsenic Contaminated Areas
Ind J Res Hom, 2009, 3(2), 44-52
Arsenicum, Observational trial, Skin diseases, Homeopathy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Liver, Gastrointestinal tract, Prevention, Toxicology, Environmental medicine
116 Nayak, C.; Singh, V.; Singh, K.; Singh, H.; Sharma, A.; Oberai, P.; Roja, V.; Nayak, D.; Padmanabhan, M.; Mishra, A.; Shegal, G.C.; Kaushik, S.; Chowdhary, C.P.; Singh, V.K.; Ali, S.; Hima Bindu, P.; Sarkar, D.B.
A Prospective Multicentric Observational Study to Evolve the Usefulness of the Predefined Homoeopathic Medicines in the Management of Acute Diarrheal Disease in Children
Ind J Res Hom, 2009, 3(3), 21-27
Aethusa, Observational trial, Calcium, Calcium carbonicum Hahnemanni, Chamomilla, Diarrhoeal disorder, Homeopathy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Mercurius, Mercurius solubilis Hahnemanni, Pediatrics, Phosphorus, Podophyllum, Sulfur
117 Modi, A.A.; Feld, J.J.; Park, Y.; Kleiner, D.E.; Everhart, J.E.; Liang, T.J.; Hoofnagle, J.H.
Increased caffeine consumption is associated with reduced hepatic fibrosis
Hepatology, 2010, 51(1), 201-209
Observational trial, Coffea, Coffeinum, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Hepatic fibrosis, Gastrointestinal tract, Phytomedicine
118 Pillai, A.K.; Sharma, K.K.; Gupta, Y.K.; Bakhshi, S.
Anti-emetic effect of ginger powder versus placebo as an add-on therapy in children and young adults receiving high emetogenic chemotherapy
Pediatr Blood Cancer, 2011, 56(2), 234-238
Vomiting, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Gastrointestinal tract, Pediatrics, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Sickness, ginger
119 Abendroth, A.; Michalsen, A.; Lüdtke, R.; Rüffer, A.; Musial, F.; Dobos, G.J.; Langhorst, J.
Changes of intestinal microflora in patients with rheumatoid arthritis during fasting or a mediterranean diet
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2010, 17(6), 307-313
Observational trial, Diet, Nutrition/diet, Fasting, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Mediterranian diet
120 Teschke, R.; Fuchs, J.; Bahre, R.; Genthner, A.; Wolff, A.
Kava hepatotoxicity
Comparative study of two structured quantitative methods for causality assessment
J Clin Pharm Ther, 2010, 35(5), 545-563
Observational trial, Kava, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Liver, Gastrointestinal tract, Phytomedicine, Piper
121 Lin, Y.; Dong, X.; Chen, Z.; Chen, Y.; Zhang, S.
Observation of T cell receptor Vbeta gene usage in the peripheral blood of patients with chronic hepatitis B after being treated by Hejie decoction
Spatula DD, 2011, 1(1), 17-22
Observational trial, Bupleurum, Codonopsis, Codonopsis pilosula, Glycyrrhiza, Chinese medicinal herbs, Hejie, Hepatitis, Immunomodulation, Immune system, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Morinda, Morinda officinalis, Phytomedicine, Pinellia Tuber, Polygonum, Polygonum cuspidatum, Scutellaria, Traditional Chinese medicine, Zizyphus, Zizyphus jujuba
122 Xue, Y.L.; Niu, A.J.
Effect of tai chi exercise on intestine microbiology count in practitioners
J Med Plants Res, 2010, 4(15), 1609-1611
Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine
123 Gupta, P.J.
The efficacy of Euphorbia prostrata in early grades of symptomatic hemorrhoids
A pilot study
Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci, 2011, 15(2), 199-203
Observational trial, Euphorbia, Euphorbia prostrata, Hemorrhoids, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Phytomedicine, Retrospective design
124 anonymous
Drug oriented clinical research on Amoebic dysentery
CCRH Quarterly Bull, 2005, 27(3), 6-18
Observational trial, Homeopathy, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Dysentery
125 Takagi, A.; Yagi, M.; Tanaka, Y.; Asagiri, K.; Asakawa, T.; Tanaka, H.; Ishii, S.; Egami, H.; Akaiwa, M.; Tsuru, T.
The herbal medicine daikenchuto ameliorates an impaired anorectal motor activity in postoperative pediatric patients with an anorectal malformation
A pilot study
Int Surg, 2010, 95(4), 350-355
Observational trial, Daikenchuto, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Pediatrics, Postoperative complaints, Traditional Japanese medicine
126 Mohan, V.; Poongothai, S.; Pitchumoni, C.S.
Oral pancreatic enzyme therapy in the control of diabetes mellitus in tropical calculous pancreatitis
Int J Pancratol, 1998, 24(1), 19-22
Observational trial, Diabetes insipidus, Enzyme therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Pancreatitis, Metabolic diseases
127 Domínguez-Munoz, J.E.; Iglesias-García, J.
Oral pancreatic enzyme substitution therapy in chronic pancreatitis
Is clinical response an appropriate marker for evaluation of therapeutic efficacy?
JOP, 2010, 11(2), 158-162
Observational trial, Enzyme therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Pancreatitis
128 Freedman, N.D.; Curto, T.M.; Morishima, C.; Seeff, L.B.; Goodman, Z.D.; Wright, E.C.; Sinha, R.; Everhart, J.E.
Silymarin use and liver disease progression in the Hepatitis C Antiviral Long-Term Treatment against Cirrhosis trial
Aliment Pharmacol Ther, 2011, 33(1), 127-137
Observational trial, Hepatitis, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Hepatic fibrosis, Liver cirrhosis, Gastrointestinal tract, Phytomedicine, milk thistle, Viruses
129 Pantazis, S.
The cereal food sensitivities in Greek patients seeking help for weight control (WC) and Gastro-Intestinal Symptoms (GIS)
Eur J Integr Med, 2010, 2(4), 253 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)
Allergies, Observational trial, Assesment, Nutrition/diet, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Food allergy, Metabolic diseases, Overweight, Prevalence
130 Mariani, E.; Landoni, G.; Donarini, C.; Oriani, G.; Tancredi, G.; Cassanmagnago, A.
Treatment with anthroposophic remedies to integrate conventional therapy
Observational study on 133 patients admitted to general medical division of an hospital operating with national health service
Eur J Integr Med, 2010, 2(4), 263 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)
Anthroposophic medicine, Doctor-patient relationship, Respiratory diseases, Observational trial, Diabetes mellitus, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Conventional medicine, Liver, Gastrointestinal tract, Nervous system, Practice, Metabolic diseases
131 Nayak, C.; Singh, V.; Singh, K.; Chakraborty, P.S.; Kaushik, S.; Ray, R.K.; Yadav, R.P.; Rai, M.K.; Singh, D.; Bhakat, A.K.; Singh, V.K.; John, M.D.; Das, K.C.; Prasad, V.G.; Nain, S.S.; Singh, M.; Chandra, P.K.; Singh, D.K.; Rai, Y.; Singh, P.; Singh, O.; Singh, A.K.N.; Shah, M.; Pradhan, P.K.; Bavaskar, R.; Debata, L.; Lamba, C.D.; Ali, S.A.
Tylophora indica - A multicentric clinical verification study
Clinical verification
Ind J Res Hom, 2010, 4(4), 12-18
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Darm, Diarrhoeal disorder, Ear-nose-throat disorders, Lumbago, Homeopathy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Straight intestine, Earache, Cold, Tylophora indica, Constipation
132 Kusunoki, H.; Haruma, K.; Hata, J.; Ishii, M.; Kamada, T.; Yamashita, N.; Honda, K.; Inoue, K.; Imamura, H.; Manabe, N.; Shiotani, A.; Tsunoda, T.
Efficacy of Rikkunshito, a traditional Japanese medicine (Kampo), in treating functional dyspepsia
Intern Med, 2010, 49(20), 2195-2202
Observational trial, Dyspepsia, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Rikkunshi-to, Traditional Japanese medicine
133 Carruthers, H.R.; Morris, J.; Tarrier, N.; Whorwell, P.J.
Mood color choice helps to predict response to hypnotherapy in patients with irritable bowel syndrome
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2010, 10, 75; (1-9)
Observational trial, Hypnosis, Hypnotherapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Mind-body medicine, Irritable bowel syndrome
134 Brands, M.M.; Purperhart, H.; Deckers-Kocken, J.M.
A pilot study of yoga treatment in children with functional abdominal pain and irritable bowel syndrome
Complement Ther Med, 2011, 19(3), 109-114
Bauchschmerz (unspezifisch), Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Pediatrics, Irritable bowel syndrome, Yoga
135 Shikov, A.N.; Djachuk, G.I.; Sergeev, D.V.; Pozharitskaya, O.N.; Esaulenko, E.V.; Kosman, V.M.; Makarov, V.G.
Birch bark extract as therapy for chronic hepatitis C - A pilot study
Phytomed, 2011, 18(10), 807-810
Observational trial, Betula, Betula alba, Hepatitis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Phytomedicine
136 Zhang, H.; Peng, Y.; Liu, Z.; Li, S.; Lv, Z.; Tian, L.; Zhu, J.; Zhao, X.; Chen, M.
Effects of acupuncture therapy on abdominal fat and hepatic fat content in obese children
A magnetic resonance imaging and proton magnetic resonance spectroscopy study
J Altern Complement Med, 2011, 17(5), 413-420
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Liver, Gastrointestinal tract, Pediatrics, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine, Overweight
137 Reinthal, M.; Lund, I.; Ullman, D.; Lundeberg, T.
Gastrointestinal symptoms of infantile colic and their change after light needling of acupuncture
A case series study of 913 infants
Chin Med, 2011, 6(1), 1-30
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Clinical research, Colic, Complementary and alternative medicine, Laserneedle acupuncture, Gastrointestinal tract, Pediatrics, Traditional Chinese medicine
138 Utumi, Y.; Iseki, E.; Murayama, N.; Nozawa, M.; Kumagai, R.; Matsubara, Y.; Ichimiya, Y.; Arai, H.
Effect of Rikkunshi-to on appetite loss found in elderly dementia patients
A preliminary study
Psychiogeriatrics, 2011, 11(1), 34-39
Observational trial, Dementia, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Nervous system, Rikkunshi-to, Traditional Japanese medicine, Appetitlosigkeit
139 Dönderici, O.; Temizhan, A.; Kücükbas, T.; Eskioglu, E.
Effect of Ramadan on peptic ulcer complications
Scand J Gastroenterol, 1994, 29(7), 603-606
Observational trial, Fasting, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Gastric ulcer, Retrospective design, Religiöses Fasten, Ramadan
140 Ohene-Yeboah, M.; Togbe, B.
Perforated gastric and duodenal ulcers in an urban African population
West Afr J Med, 2006, 25(3), 205-211
Observational trial, Dyspepsia, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Gastric ulcer, Phytomedicine, Duodenal ulcer
141 Wiebelitz, K.-R.; Pötschke, T.; Fey, S.; Beer, A.-M.
Ergebnisse einer Patientenbefragung zur Einnahme eines milchsäurehaltigen Lebensmittels
EHK, 2011, 60(4), 198-204
Bread drink, Attitude, Assesment, Nutrition/diet, Homespun remedies, Skin diseases, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Neurodermitis, Patient satisfaction, Probiotics, Sarcolacticum acidum, Psoriasis vulgaris, Adverse effect, Traditional medicine
142 Anders, E.F.; Findeisen, A.; Lode, H.N.; Usichenko, T.I.
Acupuncture for treatment of acute vomiting in children with gastroenteritis and pneumonia
Klin Pädiatr, 2012, 224(2), 72-75
Acupuncture, Respiratory diseases, Observational trial, Vomiting, Gastroenteritis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lung inflammation, Gastrointestinal tract, Pediatrics, Traditional Chinese medicine, Sickness
143 Wiberg, K.R.; Wiberg, J.M.M.
A retrospective study of chiropractic treatment of 276 Danish infants with infantile colic
J Manipulative Physiol Ther, 2010, 33(7), 536-541
Observational trial, Chiropractic, Clinical research, Colic, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Manual therapy, Pediatrics, Retrospective design
144 Setiawan, V.W.; Zhang, Z.-F.; Yu, G.-P.; Lu, Q.-Y.; Li, Y.-L.; Lu, M.-L.; Wang, M.-R.; Guo, C.H.; Yu, S.-Z.; Kurtz, R.C.; Hsieh, C.-C.
Protective effect of green tea on the risks of chronic gastritis and stomach cancer
Int J Cancer, 2001, 92, 600-604
Observational trial, Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Gastrointestinal tract, Stomach cancer, Gastric mucosal inflammation, Phytomedicine, Prevention, Tea
145 Naftali, T.; Lev, L.B.; Yablecovitch, D.; Half, E.; Konikoff, F.M.
Treatment of Crohn's disease with cannabis
An observational study
Isr Med Assoc J, 2011, 13(8), 455-458
Observational trial, Cannabis, Cannabis sativa, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Crohn's disease, Phytomedicine, Retrospective design
146 Munshi, R.; Bhalerao, S.; Rathi, P.; Kuber, V.V.; Nipanikar, S.U.; Kadbhane, K.P.
An open-label, prospective clinical study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of TLPL/AY/01/2008 in the management of functional constipation
J Ayurveda Integr Med, 2011, 2(3), 144-152
Ayurveda, Observational trial, Cassia, Cassia angustifolia, Indian gooseberry, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Plantago, Plantago ovata, Terminalia, Terminalia bellerica, Terminalia chebula, Constipation
147 Patel, M.V.; Patel, K.B.; Gupta, S.N.
Effects of Ayurvedic treatment on forty-three patients of ulcerative colitis
Ayu, 2010, 31(4), 478-481
Ayurveda, Observational trial, Ulcerative colitis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract
148 Nayak, C.; Singh, V.; Singh, K.; Singh, H.; Chakraborty, P.S.; Kaushik, S.; Nayak, D.; Kumar, V.; Padmanabhan, M.; Pal, R.; Tyagi, A.K.; Bhakat, A.K.; Debata, L.; Kundu, P.K.
A prospective multicentre observational study to evaluate the role of homeopathic therapy with a group of predefined homoeopathic medicines in the management of gastroenteritis
Ind J Res Hom, 2011, 5(1), 28-35
Antimonium, Antimonium crudum, Argentum, Argentum nitricum, Arsenicum, Observational trial, Bryonia, Bryonia alba, Carbo vegetabilis, China, Gastroenteritis, Homeopathy, Clinical homeopathy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Nux vomica, Pulsatilla, Sulfur
149 Kearney, D.J.; McDermott, K.; Martinez, M.; Simpson, T.L.
Association of participation in a mindfulness programme with bowel symptoms, gastrointestinal symptom-specific anxiety and quality of life
Aliment Pharmacol Ther, 2011, 34(3), 363-373
Mindfulness meditation, Anxiety, Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases, Irritable bowel syndrome
150 Joos, S.
Stellenwert von Komplementärmedizin in der Primärversorgung
Evaluation von Nutzen, Patientensichtweisen und ärztlicher Expertise
2009, 1-75 + Anh. (Dissertation (Habilitationsschrift))
Acupuncture, Asthma, Respiratory diseases, Ulcerative colitis, Attitude, Assesment, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Crohn's disease, Patient satisfaction, Phytomedicine, Traditional Chinese medicine, Review (CR)
151 Alagesan, J.; Venkatachalam, S.; Ramadass, A.; Mani, S.B.
Effect of yoga therapy in reversible inguinal hernia
A quasi experimental study
Int J Yoga, 2012, 5(1), 16-20
Andrology, Observational trial, Hernia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Yoga
152 Abbas, J.; Ash, G.; Basu, D.
A Practical Approach to Anal Fissure Through Homoeopathy
Asian J Hom, 2012, 6(1), 32-35
Acidum, Acidum nitricum, Aesculus hippocastanum, Arsenicum, Observational trial, Fissure, Skin diseases, Homeopathy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Ratanhia, Sulfur, Constipation
153 Kumar, J.; Dave, A.R.; Vyas, M.G.
A comparative clinical study of Shatapatrayadi churna tablet and Patoladi yoga in the management of Amlapitta
Ayu, 2011, 32(3), 361-364
Andrographis paniculata, Ayurveda, Azadirachta indica, Observational trial, Berberis, Berberis aristata, Cedrus, Cedrus deodora, Curcuma, Curcuma longa, Dyspepsia, Eclipta, Eclipta alba, Indian gooseberry, Glycyrrhiza, liquorice root, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Phyllanthus, Phyllanthus urinaria, Picrorhiza kurroa, Rosa, Rosa centifolia, Santalum album, Heartburn, Terminalia, Terminalia chebula, Tinospora, Tinospora cordifolia, Trichosanthes, Trichosanthes dioica, Vitis vinifera, ginger, Vitis, Santalum
154 Ockeloen, L.E.; Deckers-Kocken, J.M.
Short- and long-term effects of a lactose-restricted diet and probiotics in children with chronic abdominal pain
A retrospective study
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2012, 18(2), 81-84
Observational trial, Diet, Nutrition/diet, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lactose intolerance, Gastrointestinal tract, Pediatrics, Probiotics, Retrospective design
155 Meyer, U.
Anwendungsbeobachtung WALA Carum carvi Kinderzäpfchen
Merkurstab, 2003, 56(6), 376-377
Anthroposophic medicine, Applikationsform, Observational trial, Carum carvi Kinderzäpfchen (WALA), Homeopathy, Clinical research, Colic, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Pediatrics, Phytomedicine, Zäpfchen
156 Karaman, A.; Baskol, M.; Gursoy, S.; Torun, E.; Yurci, A.; Celikbilek, M.; Guven, K.; Ozbakir, O.; Yucesoy, M.
Endoscopic topical application of Ankaferd Blood Stopper(R) in gastrointestinal bleeding
J Altern Complement Med, 2012, 18(1), 65-68
Alpinia, Alpinia officinarum, Observational trial, Glycyrrhiza, liquorice root, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Phytomedicine, Thymus, Thymus vulgaris, Urtica, Urtica dioica, Vitis vinifera, Vitis
157 Lahat, A.; Lang, A.; Ben-Horin, S.
Impact of cannabis treatment on the quality of life, weight and clinical disease activity in inflammatory bowel disease patients
A pilot prospective study
Digestion, 2012, 85(1), 1-8
Observational trial, Cannabis, Cannabis sativa, Ulcerative colitis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Crohn's disease, Phytomedicine, Irritable bowel syndrome
158 Allais, G.; Rolando, S.; Castagnoli Gabellari, I.; Burzio, C.; Airola, G.; Borgogno, P.; Schiapparelli, P.; Allais, R.; Benedetto, C.
Acupressure in the control of migraine-associated nausea
Neurol Sci, 2012, 33(Suppl.1), 207-210
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Migraine, Nervous system, Traditional Chinese medicine, Sickness
159 Lindfors, P.; Unge, P.; Nyhlin, H.; Ljótsson, B.; Björnsson, E.S.; Abrahamsson, H.; Simrén, M.
Long-term effects of hypnotherapy in patients with refractory irritable bowel syndrome
Scand J Gastroenterol, 2012, 47(4), 414-421
Observational trial, Hypnosis, Hypnotherapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Mind-body medicine, Irritable bowel syndrome, Retrospective design
160 Ding, M.; Lin, Z.; Lin, L.; Zhang, H.; Wang, M.
The effect of biofeedback training on patients with functional constipation
Gastroenterol Nurs, 2012, 35(2), 85-92
Observational trial, Biofeedback, Clinical research, Gastrointestinal tract, Mind-body medicine, Constipation
161 Spencer, R.; Beaumont, E.C.; Carmen, M. del; Growdon, W.; Goodman, A.
Acupuncture for chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting
A retrospective review of patients' experience at a single institution and a review of the literature
Med Acupunct, 2012, 24(2), 104-112
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Vomiting, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Retrospective design, Traditional Chinese medicine, Sickness
162 Ren, J.; Tao, Q.; Wang, X.; Wang, Z.; Li, J.
Efficacy of T2 in active Crohn's disease
A prospective study report
Digest Dis Sci, 2007, 52(8), 1790-1797
Observational trial, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Crohn's disease, Traditional Chinese medicine, Tripterygium, Tripterygium wilfordii
163 Andresen, V.; Layer, P.; Menge, D.; Keller, J.
Wirksamkeit eines Lactobazillen-Lyophilisats bei funktioneller Diarrhoe
Eine Pilotstudie
DMW, 2012, 137(37), 1792-1796
Observational trial, Diarrhoeal disorder, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lactobacillus delbrueckii, Lactobacillus fermentum, Lactobacillus spec., Gastrointestinal tract, Probiotics
164 Suskind, D.L.; Wahbeh, G.; Burpee, T.; Cohen, M.; Christie, D.; Weber, W.
Tolerability of curcumin in pediatric inflammatory bowel disease
A forced dose titration study
J Pediatr Gastroeneterol Nutrition, 2013, 56(3), 277-279
Observational trial, Ulcerative colitis, Curcuma, Curcuma longa, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Crohn's disease, Pediatrics, Phytomedicine
165 Gerson, C.D.; Gerson, J.; Gerson, M.J.
Group hypnotherapy for irritable bowel syndrome with long-term follow-up
Int J Clin Exp Hypn, 2013, 61(1), 38-54
Observational trial, Hypnosis, Hypnotherapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Mind-body medicine, Irritable bowel syndrome
166 Stuardi, T.; Macpherson, H.
Acupuncture for irritable bowel syndrome
Diagnosis and treatment of patients in a pragmatic trial
J Altern Complement Med, 2012, 18(11), 1021-1027
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Diagnostics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Irritable bowel syndrome, Traditional Chinese medicine
167 Sanjoaquin, M.A.; Appleby, P.N.; Spencer, E.A.; Key, T.J.
Nutrition and lifestyle in relation to bowel movement frequency
A cross-sectional study of 20630 men and women in EPIC-Oxford
Public Health Nutr, 2004, 7(1), 77-83
Observational trial, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract
168 Ferrugiari, L.; Ragione, B.; Rich, E.R.; Lock, K.
The effect of aromatherapy on postoperative nausea in women undergoing surgical procedures
J Perianaesth Nurs, 2012, 27(4), 246-251
Aromatherapy, Observational trial, Surgery, Vomiting, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Mentha, peppermint, Phytomedicine, Postoperative complaints, Prevention, Sickness
169 Jaramillo Uribe, C.
Evaluación de la efectividad del tratamiento homeopático en pacientes con síndrome de intestino irritabile (SII)
2006, 1-26
Observational trial, Calcium, Calcium carbonicum Hahnemanni, Causticum, Homeopathy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lycopodium, Gastrointestinal tract, Natrium, sodium chloride, Pulsatilla, Irritable bowel syndrome, Silicea, Sulfur
170 Holt, P.R.; Katz, S.; Kirshoff, R.
Curcumin therapy in inflammatory bowel disease
A pilot study
Digest Dis Sci, 2005, 50(11), 2191-2193
Observational trial, Ulcerative colitis, Curcuma, Curcuma longa, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Crohn's disease, Phytomedicine
171 Bhagat, P.J.; Raut, S.Y.; Lakhapati, A.M.
Clinical efficacy of Jalaukawacharana (Leech application) in thrombosed piles
Ayu, 2012, 33(2), 261-263
Purgative therapy, Observational trial, Leech therapy, Hemorrhoids, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract
172 Suzuki, H.; Kaneko, T.; Miokami, Y.; Narasaka, T.; Endo, S.; Matsui, H.; Yanaka, A.; Hirayama, A.; Hyodo, I.
Therapeutic efficacy of the Qing Dai in patients with intractable ulcerative colitis
World J Gastroenterol, 2013, 19(17), 2718-2722
Observational trial, Ulcerative colitis, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Retrospective design, Strobilanthes formosanus, Traditional Chinese medicine
173 Vitalone, A.; Menniti-Ippolito, F.; Raschetti, R.; Renda, F.; Tartaglia, L.; Mazzanti, G.
Surveillance of suspected adverse reactions to herbal products used as laxatives
Eur J Clin Pharmacol, 2012, 68(3), 231-238
Observational trial, Cascara, Cascara sagrada, Cassia, Cassia acutifolia, Cassia angustifolia, Glycyrrhiza, liquorice root, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Phytomedicine, Plantago, Plantago afra, Rheum, Adverse effect, Constipation
174 Heidl, R.
Statistische Auswertung einer Anwendungsbeobachtung mit SANUKEHL Brucel D6 Tropfen
SANUM-Post, 2012, 98 (1), 16-21
Arthritis, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Brucella melitensis, Fever, Homeopathy, Immune system, Isopathy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Headache, Low back pain, Gastrointestinal tract, Migraine, Nervous system, Rheumatic diseases, Sanukehl Brucel, Sanum
175 Patel, K.B.; Patel, M.; Mehta, C.S.; Gupta, S.; Kessler, C.S.
Ayurvedic management of ulcerative colitis
A non-randomized observational clinical study
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2013, 20(1), 144-147
Ayurveda, Observational trial, Ulcerative colitis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract
176 He, J.; Zhou, D.; Tong, G.; Xing, Y.; Chen, Y.; Zhang, X.; Zhan, B.; Gao, H.; Zhou, X.; Xiong, Y.; Liu, X.; Peng, L.; Qiu, M.; Zheng, Y.
Efficacy and safety of a Chinese herbal formula (invigorating kidney and strengthening spleen) in chronic hepatitis B virus carrier
Results from a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, and placebo-controlled trial
eCAM, 2013, Article ID 961926, (1-12)
Chinese medicinal herbs, Hepatitis, Infections, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Traditional Chinese medicine
177 Gunji, S.; Ueda, S.; Yoshida, M.; Kanai, M.; Terajima, H.; Takabayashi, A.
Effects of rikkunshito, a kampo medicine, on quality of life after proximal gastrectomy
J Surg Res, 2013, 185(2), 575-580
Observational trial, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Stomach, Gastrointestinal tract, Postoperative complaints, Rikkunshi-to, Traditional Japanese medicine
178 Bridge, R.
A Candle in the Gale
Homeopath, 1994, 54, 268-271
Crotalus, Case report, Cholecystitis, Gall stones, Homeopathy, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lachesis, Gastrointestinal tract, Practice
179 Uehleke, B.; Zahradnicek, S.; Vennos, C.
Die Tibetische Rezeptur Padma Lax in der ärztlichen Praxis
Eine retrospektive Fallstudie bei Obstipation mit 174 Patienten
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2013, 20(S2), 8-15
Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Padma, Phytomedicine, Traditional Tibetan medicine, Constipation
180 Meier, R.; Hengstler, P.; Weber, F.; Maurer, H.; Bommeli, C.; Brignoli, R.
The Tibetan Herbal Formula Padma Digestin in Functional Dyspepsia
An Open-Label Study
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2013, 20(S2), 2-7
Observational trial, Dyspepsia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Padma, Phytomedicine, Traditional Tibetan medicine
181 Farina, V.H.; Lima, A.P.; Balducci, I.; Brandão, A.A.
Effects of the medicinal plants Curcuma zedoaria and Camellia sinensis on halitosis control
Braz Oral Res, 2012, 26(6), 523-529
Observational trial, Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Curcuma, Curcuma zedoaria, Halitosis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Phytomedicine
182 Choi, L.J.; Huang, J.S.
A pilot study of S-Adenosylmethionine in treatment of functional abdominal pain in children
Altern Ther Health Med, 2013, 19(5), 61-64
Bauchschmerz (unspezifisch), Observational trial, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Dietary supplementation, Pediatrics
183 Kanazawa, A.; Sako, M.; Takazoe, M.; Tadami, T.; Kawaguchi, T.; Yoshimura, N.; Okamoto, K.; Yamana, T.; Sahara, R.
Daikenchuto, a traditional Japanese herbal medicine, for the maintenance of surgically induced remission in patients with Crohn's disease
A retrospective analysis of 258 patients
Surg Today, 2014, 44(8), 1506-1512
Observational trial, Surgery, Daikenchuto, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Crohn's disease, Prevention, Traditional Japanese medicine
184 Karagozoglu, S.; Tekyasar, F.; Yilmaz, F.A.
Effects of music-therapy and guided visual imagery on chemotherapy-induced anxiety and nausea-vomiting
J Clin Nurs, 2013, 22(1-2), 39-50
Anxiety, Observational trial, Vomiting, Imagery, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Gastrointestinal tract, Mind-body medicine, Music therapy, Mental diseases, Sickness
185 Landgren, K.
Acupuncture in practice
Investigating acupuncturists' approach to treating infantile colic
eCAM, 2013, Article ID 456712, (1-8)
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Clinical research, Colic, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Pediatrics, Traditional Chinese medicine
186 Biedermann, L.; Mwinyi, J.; Scharl, M.; Frei, P.; Zeitz, J.; Kullak-Ublick, G.A.; Vavricka, S.R.; Fried, M.; Weber, A.; Humpf, H.-U.; Peschke, S.; Jetter, A.; Krammer, G.; Rogler, G.
Bilberry ingestion improves disease activity in mild to moderate ulcerative colitis
An open pilot study
J Crohn's Colitis, 2013, 7, 271-279
Observational trial, Ulcerative colitis, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Phytomedicine, Vaccinium, blueberry
187 Takiguchi, S.; Hiura, Y.; Takahashi, T.; Kurokawa, Y.; Yamasaki, M.; Nakajima, K.; Miyata, H.; Mori, M.; Hosoda, H.; Kangawa, K.; Doki, Y.
Effect of rikkunshito, a Japanese herbal medicine, on gastrointestinal symptoms and ghrelin levels in gastric cancer patients after gastrectomy
Gastric Cancer, 2013, 16(2), 167-174
Observational trial, Surgery, Endocrinology, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Gastrointestinal tract, Stomach cancer, Postoperative complaints, Rikkunshi-to, Traditional Japanese medicine, Ghrelin
188 Liu, Z.; Wang, W.; Wu, J.; Zhou, K.; Liu, B.
Electroacupuncture improves bladder and bowel function in patients with traumatic spinal cord injury
Results from a prospective observational study
eCAM, 2013, 2013, 543174; (1-9)
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Electroacupuncture, Encopresis, Urinary tract, Incontinence, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Nervous system, Querschnittlähmung, Traditional Chinese medicine
189 Barakat, E.M.F.; El Wakeel, L.M.; Hagag, R.S.
Effects of Nigella sativa on outcome of hepatitis C in Egypt
World J Gastroenterol, 2013, 19(16), 2529-2536
Observational trial, Hepatitis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Nigella sativa, Phytomedicine
190 Azocar, J.; Diaz, A.
Efficacy and safety of Chlorella supplementation in adults with chronic hepatitis C virus infection
World J Gastroenterol, 2013, 19(7), 1085-1090
Observational trial, Chlorella, Nutrition/diet, Hepatitis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Sea remedies, Dietary supplementation
191 Stuglin, C.; Prasad, K.
Effect of flaxseed consumption on blood pressure, serum lipids, hemopoietic system and liver and kidney enzymes in healthy humans
J Cardiovasc Pharmacol Ther, 2005, 10(1), 23-27
Observational trial, High blood pressure, Nutrition/diet, Healthy probands, Urinary tract, Cardiovascular diseases, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Liver, Linum usitatissimum, Gastrointestinal tract, Kidney, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases
192 Cruz-Correa, M.; Shoskes, D.A.; Sanchez, P.; Zhao, R.; Hyling, L.M.; Wexner, S.D.; Giardiello, F.M.
Combination treatment with curcumin and quercetin of adenomas in familial adenomatous polyposis
Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol, 2006, 4, 1035-1038
Observational trial, Curcuma, Curcuma longa, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Phytomedicine, Quercetin
193 Man, K.-M.; Chen, W.-C.; Wang, H.-M.; Chen, H.-Y.; Shen, J.-L.; Chen, L.-D.; Tsai, F.-J.; Chen, Y.-H.; Yu, D.-X.; Chiang, F.-F.
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of a Chinese herbal Sophora flower formula in patients with symptomatic haemorrhoids
A preliminary study
Afr J Tradit Compl Altern Med, 2013, 10(2), 343-351
Hemorrhoids, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Placebo-controlled, Sophora, Sophora japonica, Traditional Chinese medicine
194 Chang, M.C.; Shapiro, D.; Joshi, A.; Shahabi, L.; Tan, S.; Smith, S.; Hui, K.K.; Tillisch, K.; Mayer, E.A.; Naliboff, B.D.
Stress reactivity in traditional Chinese medicine-based subgroups of patients with irritable bowel syndrome
J Altern Complement Med, 2014, 20(4), 276-283
Observational trial, Diagnostics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Nervous system, Mental diseases, Irritable bowel syndrome, Stress, Traditional Chinese medicine, Vegetative nervous system
195 Tiwari, R.; Pandya, D.H.; Baghel, M.S.
Clinical evaluation of Bilvadileha in the management of irritable bowel syndrome
Ayu, 2013, 34(4), 368-372
Ayurveda, Observational trial, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Irritable bowel syndrome, Bilvadileha
196 Zevallos, V.F.; Herencia, L.I.; Chang, F.; Donnelly, S.; Ellis, H.J.; Ciclitira P.J.
Gastrointestinal effects of eating quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Willd.) in celiac patients
Am J Gastroenterol, 2014, 109(2), 270-278
Observational trial, Chenopodium, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Coeliac disease, Chenopodium quinoa
197 Belcaro, G.; Gizzi, G.; Hu, S.; Dugall, m.; Pellegrini, L.; Cornelli, U.; Cesarone, M.R.; Trignani, M.; Maione, C.
Robuvit® (French oak wood extract) in the management of functional, temporary hepatic damage
A registry, pilot study
Minerva Med, 2014, 105(1), 41-50
Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Liver cirrhosis, Gastrointestinal tract, Phytomedicine, Quercus robur
198 Reimelt, H.J.
Intestinale Candida-Mykosen
Anwendungsbeobachtung zur Wirksamkeit von Bärlauch Frischblattgranulat auf die Darmflora
Vitaminspur, 1998, 2, 98-99
Allium, Allium ursinum, Observational trial, Candidiasis, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Mycosis, Phytomedicine
199 Dong, H.; Slain, D.; Cheng, J.; Ma, W.; Liang, W.
Eighteen cases of liver injury following ingestion of Polygonum multiflorum
Complement Ther Med, 2014, 22(1), 70-74
Observational trial, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Liver, Gastrointestinal tract, Polygonum, Polygonum multiflorum, Retrospective design, Traditional Chinese medicine, Adverse effect
200 Coulson, S.; Vecchio, P.; Gramotnev, H.; Vitetta, L.
Green-lipped mussel (Perna canaliculus) extract efficacy in knee osteoarthritis and improvement in gastrointestinal dysfunction
A pilot study
Inflammopharmacol, 2012, 20(2), 71-76
Arthrosis, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Sea remedies, green-lipped mussel, Rheumatic diseases