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101 Michalsen, A.; Riegert, M.; Lüdtke, R.; Bäcker, M.; Langhorst, J.; Schwickert, M.; Dobos, G.J.
Mediterranean diet and extended fasting's influence on changing the intestinal microflora, immunoglobulin A secretion and clinical outcome in patients with rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia
An observational study
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2005, 5, 1-24 (Internet)
Arthritis, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Diet, Nutrition/diet, Fasting, Fibromyalgia, Therapeutic fasting, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Mediterranian diet, Rheumatic diseases
102 Chrubasik, S.; Chrubasik, C.; Torda, T.; Madisch, A.
Efficacy and tolerability of potato juice in dyspeptic patients
A pilot study.
Phytomed, 2006, 13(1-2), 11-15
Observational trial, Dyspepsia, Nutrition/diet, Homespun remedies, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Phytomedicine, Solanum, potatoe, Traditional medicine, Potato Juice
103 Reindl, T.K.; Geilen, W.; Hartmann, R.; Wiebelitz, K.R.; Kan, G.; Wilhelm, I.; Lugauer, S.; Behrens, C.; Weiberlenn, T.; Hasan, C.; Gottschling, S.; Wild-Bergner, T.; Henze, G.; Hernáiz Driever, P.
Acupuncture against chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting in pediatric oncology
Interim results of a multicenter crossover study
Support Care Cancer, 2006, 14(2), 172-176
Acupuncture, Vomiting, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Gastrointestinal tract, Pediatrics, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Sickness
104 Forbes, A.; Jackson, S.; Walter, C.; Quraishi, S.; Jacyna, M.; Pitcher, M.
Acupuncture for irritable bowel syndrome
A blinded placebo-controlled trial
World J Gastroenterol, 2005, 11(26), 4040-4044
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Irritable bowel syndrome, Traditional Chinese medicine
105 Nienhaus, J.; Galle, M.
Plazebokontrollierte Studie zur Wirkung einer standardisierten MORA-Bioresonztherapie auf funktionelle Magen-Darm-Beschwerden
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2006, 13(1), 28-34
Bioenergetics, Bioresonance therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Mora, Placebo-controlled, Psychosomatic medicine, Randomized trial
106 Bian, Z.; Wu, T.; Liu, L.; Miao, J.; Wong, H.; Song, L.; Sung, J.J.
Effectiveness of the Chinese herbal formula TongXieYaoFang for irritable bowel syndrome
A systematic review
J Altern Complement Med, 2006, 12(4), 401-407
Atractylodes, Atractylodes macrocephala, Citrus, Citrus reticulata, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Paeonia, Paeonia alba, Phytomedicine, Irritable bowel syndrome, Saposhnikovia, Systematic review, Tong Xie Yao Fang, Traditional Chinese medicine
107 Agarwal, A.; Dhiraaj, S.; Tandon, M.; Singh, P.K.; Singh, U.; Pawar, S.
Evaluation of capsaicin ointment at the Korean hand acupressure point K-D2 for prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting
Anaesthesia, 2005, 60, 1185-1188
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Capsicum, Surgery, Vomiting, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine, Sickness
108 Lafferty, W.E.; Downey, L.; McCarty, R.L.; Standish, L.J.; Patrick, D.L.
Evaluating CAM treatment at the end of life
A review of clinical trials for massage and meditation
Complement Ther Med, 2006, 14(2), 100-112
Anxiety, Depression, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Manual therapy, Massage, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Palliative care, Mental diseases, Pain, Systematic review, Sickness
109 Schneider, A.; Enck, P.; Streitberger, K.; Weiland, C.; Bagheri, S.; Witte, S.; Friederich, H.-C.; Herzog, W.; Zipfel, S.
Acupuncture treatment in irritable bowel syndrome
Gut, 2006, 55, 649-654
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Irritable bowel syndrome, Traditional Chinese medicine
110 Liu, J.P.; Yang, M.; Liu, Y.X.; Wei, M.L.; Grimsgaard, S.
Herbal medicines for treatment of irritable bowel syndrome
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2006, 3(CD004116), 1-91
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Phytomedicine, Irritable bowel syndrome, Systematic review
111 Kennedy, T.; Jones, R.; Darnley, S.; Seed, P.; Wessely, S.; Chalder, T.
Cognitive behaviour therapy in addition to antispasmodic treatment for irritable bowel syndrome in primary care: randomised controlled trial
BMJ, 2005, 331, (1-6) (Internet)
Clinical research, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Psychology/psychotherapy, Randomized trial, Irritable bowel syndrome, Behavioural therapy
112 Weisser, L.
Das Verhalten der Serum-Eiweiß-Konstellation bei Leberschädigung während der Behandlung mit Mariendistel- und Löwenzahnextrakten
Aus unserer Arbeit, 1955, 1(10), 19-20
Observational trial, Hepatitis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Liver cirrhosis, Gastrointestinal tract, Phytomedicine, milk thistle, Taraxacum
113 Ezzo, J.; Streitberger, K.; Schneider, A.
Cochrane systematic reviews examine P6 acupuncture-point stimulation for nausea and vomiting
J Altern Complement Med, 2006, 12(5), 489-495
Acupuncture, Vomiting, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine, Sickness, Review (CR)
114 Gholamrezaei, A.; Ardestani, S.K.; Emami, M.H.
Where does hypnotherapy stand in the management of irritable bowel syndrome?
A systematic review
J Altern Complement Med, 2006, 12(6), 517-527
Hypnosis, Hypnotherapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Mind-body medicine, Irritable bowel syndrome, Systematic review
115 Melchart, D.; Ihbe-Heffinger, A.; Leps, B.; Schilling, C. von; Linde, K.
Acupuncture and acupressure for the prevention of chemotherapy-induced nausea
A randomised cross-over pilot study
Support Care Cancer, 2006, 14(8), 878-882
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Vomiting, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Gastrointestinal tract, Placebo-controlled, Prevention, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Sickness
116 Habib, A.S.; Itchon-Ramos, N.; Phillips-Bute, B.G.; Gan, T.J.
Transcutaneous acupoint electrical stimulation (TAES) with the ReliefBand for the prevention of nausea and vomiting during and after cesarean delivery under spinal anesthesia
Anesth Analg, 2006, 102, 581-584
Acupuncture, Surgery, Electroacupuncture, Vomiting, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Obstetrics, Traditional Chinese medicine, Sickness
117 Zhang, X.H.; Andreotti, G.; Gao, Y.T.; Deng, J.; Liu, E.; Rashid, A.; Wu, K., Sun, L.; Sakoda, L.C.; Cheng, J.-R.; Shen, M.-C., Wang, B.-S.; Han, T.-Q.; Zhang, B.-H.; Gridley, G.; Fraumeni, J.F. jr.; Hsing, A.W.
Tea drinking and the risk of biliary tract cancers and biliary stones
A population-based case-control study in Shanghai, China
Int J Cancer, 2006, 118, 3089-3094
Observational trial, Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Cholangiocarcinoma, Gall stones, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Gastrointestinal tract, Phytomedicine, Retrospective design, Tea
118 Liu, J.P.; Yang, M.; Liu, Y.X.; Wei, M.L.; Grimsgaard, S.
Herbal medicines for treatment of irritable bowel syndrome
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2006, (2), 1-91
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Phytomedicine, Irritable bowel syndrome, Systematic review
119 Orlent, H.; Hansen, B.E.; Willems, M.; Brouwer, J.T.; Huber, R.; Kullak, Ublick, G.A.; Gerken, G.; Zeuzem, S.; Nevens, F.; Tielemans, C.M.; Zondervan, P.E.; Lagging, M.; Westin, J.; Schalm, S.W.
Biochemical and histological effects of 26 weeks of glycyrrhizin treatment in chronic hepatitis C
A randomized phase II trial
J Hepatol, 2006, 45(4), 539-546
Biochemistry, Glycyrrhiza, liquorice root, Glycyrrhizinsäure, Hepatitis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial
120 Jacobs, J.; Guthrie, B.L.; Montes, G.A.; Jacobs, L.E.; Mickey-Colman, N.; Wilson, A.R.; DiGiacomo, R.
Homeopathic combination remedy in the treatment of acute childhood diarrhea in Honduras
J Altern Complement Med, 2006, 12(8), 723-732
Arsenicum, Calcium, Calcium carbonicum Hahnemanni, Chamomilla, Diarrhoeal disorder, Homeopathy, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Pediatrics, Placebo-controlled, Podophyllum, Randomized trial, Sulfur
121 Lim, B.; Manheimer, E.; Lao, L.; Ziea, E.; Wisniewski, J.; Liu, J.; Berman, B.
Acupuncture for treatment of irritable bowel syndrome
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2006, 4(CD005111), 1-32
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Irritable bowel syndrome, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
122 Gardani, G.; Cerrone, R.; Biella, C.; Mancini, L.; Proserpio, E.; Casiraghi, M.; Travisi, O.; Meregalli, M.; Trabattoni, P.; Colombo, L.; Giani, L.; Vaghi, M.; Lissoni, P.
Effect of acupressure on nausea and vomiting induced by chemotherapy in cancer patients
Minerva Med, 2006, 97(5), 391-394
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Observational trial, Vomiting, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Gastrointestinal tract, Traditional Chinese medicine, Sickness
123 Davis, K.; Philpott, S.; Kumar, D.; Mendall, M.
Randomised double-blind placebo-controlled trial of aloe vera for irritable bowel syndrome
Int J Clin Pract, 2006, 60, 1080-1086
Aloe, Aloe vera, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Irritable bowel syndrome
124 Hanai, H.; Iida, T.; Takeuchi, K.; Watanabe, F.; Maruyama, Y.; Andoh, A. et al.
Curcumin maintenance therapy for ulcerative colitis
Randomized, multicenter, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol, 2006, 4(12), 1502-1506
Ulcerative colitis, Curcuma, Curcuma longa, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
125 Choo, S.P.; Kong, K.H.; Lim, W.T.; Gao, F.; Chua, K.; Leong, S.S.
Electroacupuncture for refractory acute emesis caused by chemotherapy
J Altern Complement Med, 2006, 12(10), 963-969
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Electroacupuncture, Vomiting, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Gastrointestinal tract, Traditional Chinese medicine, Sickness
126 Becker, B.; Kuhn, U.; Hardewig-Budny, B.
Double-blind, randomized evaluation of clinical efficacy and tolerability of an apple pectin-chamomile extract in children with unspecific diarrhea
Arzneim Forsch, 2006, 56(6), 387-393
Chamomilla, Diarrhoeal disorder, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Malus, Pediatrics, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial
127 Basch, E.; Boon, H.; Davies-Heerema, T.; Foppo, I.; Hashmi, S.; Hasskarl, J.; Sollars, D.; Ulbricht, C.
Boswellia
An evidence-based systematic review by the Natural Standard Research Collaboration
J Herbal Pharmacother, 2004, 4(3), 63-83
Arthritis, Arthrosis, Asthma, Respiratory diseases, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Boswellia, Ulcerative colitis, Basic Research, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Crohn's disease, Pharmacology, Phytomedicine, posology, Systematic review
128 Omer, B.; Krebs, S.; Omer, H.; Noor, T.O.
Steroid-sparing effect of wormwood (Artemisia absinthium) in Crohn's disease
A double-blind placebo-controlled study
Phytomed, 2007, 14(2-3), 87-95
Artemisia, Artemisia absinthium, Depression, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Crohn's disease, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial
129 Billhult, A.; Bergbom, I.; Stener-Victorin, E.
Massage Relieves Nausea in Women with Breast Cancer Who Are Undergoing Chemotherapy
J Altern Complement Med, 2007, 13(1), 53-57
Breast cancer, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Gastrointestinal tract, Manual therapy, Massage, Randomized trial, Sickness
130 Molassiotis, A.; Helin, A. M.; Dabbour, R.; Hummerston, S.
The effects of P6 acupressure in the prophylaxis of chemotherapy-related nausea and vomiting in breast cancer patients
Complement Ther Med, 2007, 15(1), 3-12
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Breast cancer, Vomiting, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Gastrointestinal tract, Prevention, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Sickness, Adverse effect
131 Turgut, S.; Ozalp, G.; Dikmen, s.; Savli, S.; Tuncel, G.; Kadiogullari, N.
Acupressure for postoperative nausea and vomiting in gynaecological patients receiving patient-controlled analgesia
Eur J Anaesthesiol, 2007, 24, 87-91
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Surgery, Vomiting, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Postoperative complaints, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Sickness
132 Müller-Krampe, B.; Oberbaum, M.; Klein, P.;Weiser, M.
Effects of Spascupreel versus hyoscine butylbromide for gastrointestinal cramps in children
Pediatr Int, 2007, 49(3), 328-334
Homeopathy, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Stomach, Gastrointestinal tract, Non-randomized trial, Pediatrics, Spascupreel
133 Hill, L.L.; Foote, J.C.; Erickson, B.D.; Cerniglia, C.E.; Denny, G.S.
Echinacea purpurea supplementation stimulates select groups of human gastrointestinal tract microbiota
J Clin Pharm Ther, 2006, 31(6), 599-604
Observational trial, Echinacea, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Phytomedicine
134 Schneider, A.; Streitberger, K.; Joos, S.
Acupuncture treatment in gastrointestinal diseases
A systematic review
World J Gastroenterol, 2007, 13(25), 3417-3424
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
135 Canani, R.B.; Cirillo, P.; Terrin, G.; Cesarano, L.; Spagnuolo, M.I.; Vincenzo, A. de; Albano, F.; Parrariello, A.; Marco, G. de; Manguso, F.; Guarino, A.
Probiotics for treatment of acute diarrhoea in children
Randomised clinical trial of five different preparations
BMJ, 2007, 9 Aug. 2007 (online first), (1-6) (Internet)
Diarrhoeal disorder, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Pediatrics, Probiotics, Randomized trial
136 Rocca, G.; Dioni, F.; Rocca, N.; Oliveri, F.; Brunetto, M.R.; Bonino, F.
Thermal care of functional dyspepsia based on bicarbonate-sulphate-calcium water
A sequential clinical trial
eCAM, 2007, 4(3), 381-391
Balneology, Observational trial, Dyspepsia, Nutrition/diet, Hydrotherapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Spa, Gastrointestinal tract, Minerals, Physical therapy, Trinkkur
137 Webb, A.; Kukuruzovic, R.; Catto-Smith, A.; Sawyer, S.
Hypnotherapy for treatment of irritable bowel syndrome
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2007, 4(CD005110), 1-21 (Internet)
Hypnosis, Hypnotherapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Mind-body medicine, Irritable bowel syndrome, Systematic review
138 Schneider, A.; Weiland, C.; Enck, P.; Joos, S.; Streitberger, K.; Maser-Gluth, C.; Zipfel, S.; Bagheri, S.; Herzog, W.; Friederich, H.C.
Neuroendocrinological effects of acupuncture treatment in patients with irritable bowel syndrome
Complement Ther Med, 2007, 15(4), 255-263
Acupuncture, Endocrinology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Nervous system, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Irritable bowel syndrome, Traditional Chinese medicine, Vegetative nervous system
139 Rambaldi, A.; Jacobs, B.P.; Gluud, C.
Milk thistle for alcoholic and/or hepatitis B or C virus liver diseases
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2007, 4(CD003620), 1-76
Hepatitis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Liver cirrhosis, Gastrointestinal tract, Phytomedicine, milk thistle, Systematic review
140 Besselink, M.G.H.; Santvoort, H.C. van; Buskens, E.; Boermeester, M.A.; Goor, H. van; Timmermann, H.M.; Nieuwenhuijs, V.B.; Bollen, T.L.; Ramshorst, B. van; Wittemann, B.J.M.; Rosman, C.; Ploeg, R.J.; Brink, M.A.; Schaapherder, A.F.M.; Dejong, C.H.C.; Wahab, P.J.; Laarhoven, C.J.H.M. van; Harst, E. van der; Eijck, C.H.J. van; Cuesta, M.A.; Akkermans, L.M.A.; Gooszen, H.G.
Probiotic prophylaxis in predicted severe acute pancreatitis
A randomised, doubl-blind, placebo-controlled trial
Lancet, 2008, 371, 651-659
Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Pancreatitis, Placebo-controlled, Prevention, Probiotics, Randomized trial
141 Uehleke, B.; Ortiz, M.; Stange, R.
Cholesterol reduction using psyllium husks
Do gastrointestinal adverse effects limit compliance? Results of a specific observational study
Phytomed, 2008, 15(3), 153-159
Observational trial, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Phytomedicine, Plantago, Plantago ovata, Metabolic diseases, Adverse effect
142 Gail, M.H.; Pfeiffer, R.M.; Brown, L.M.; Zhang, L.; Ma, J.-l.; Pan, K.-f.; Liu, W.-d.; You, W.-c.
Garlic, vitamin, and antibiotic treatment for Helicobacter pylori
A randomized factorial controlled trial
Helicobacter, 2007, 12(5), 575-578
Acidum ascorbicum, Allium, Allium sativum, Nutrition/diet, Helicobacter pylori, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Dietary supplementation, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Selenium, Tokopherol, Vitamins
143 Gardani, G.; Cerrone, R.; Biella, C.; Galbiati, G.; Proserpio, E.; Casiraghi, M.; Arnoffi, J.; Meregalli, M.; Trabattoni, P.; Dapretto, E.; Giani, L.; Messina, G.; Lissoni, P.
A progress study of 100 cancer patients treated by acupressure for chemotherapy-induced vomiting after failure with the pharmacological approach
Minerva Med, 2007, 98(6), 665
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Observational trial, Vomiting, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Gastrointestinal tract, Traditional Chinese medicine
144 Uehleke, B.; Ortiz, M.; Stange, R.
Cholesterol reduction using psyllium husks - Do gastrointestinal adverse effects limit compliance?
Results of a specific observational study
Z Phytother, 2008, 29(Suppl 1, Kongressband), S17 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)
Observational trial, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Phytomedicine, Plantago, Plantago ovata, Metabolic diseases, Adverse effect
145 Kaptchuk, T.J.; Kelley, J.M.; Conboy, L.A.; Davis, R.B.; Kerr, C.E.; Jacobson, E.E.; Kirsch, I.; Schyner, R.N.; Nam, B.H.; Nguyen, L.T.; Park, M.; Rivers, A.L.; McManus, C.; Kokkotou, E.; Drossman, D.A.; Goldman, P.; Lembo, A.J.
Components of placebo effect
Randomised controlled trial in patients with irritable bowel syndrome
BMJ, 2008, 3 Apr 2008, (1-8) (Internet)
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Placebo, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Irritable bowel syndrome, Traditional Chinese medicine
146 Schneider, A.; Enck, P.; Streitberger, K.; Joss, S.; Weiland, C.; Bagheri, S.; Friederich, H.-C.; Zipfel, S.
Spezifische physiologische und unspezifische psychische Effekte bei der Akupunkturtherapie des Reizdarmsyndroms
Ergebnisse einer randomisierten kontrollierten Studie
Dt Z Aku, 2008, 51(1), 8-16
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Physiology, Psychology/psychotherapy, Randomized trial, Irritable bowel syndrome, Traditional Chinese medicine
147 Hsu, C.H.; Hwang, K.C.; Chiang, Y.H.; Chou, P.
The mushroom Agaricus blazei Murill extract normalizes liver function in patients with chronic hepatitis B
J Altern Complement Med, 2008, 14(3), 299-301
Agaricus, Agaricus blazei, Observational trial, Hepatitis, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Mycotherapy
148 Shi, J.; Tong, Y.; Shen, J.-G.; Li, H.-X.
Effectiveness and safety of herbal medicines in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome
A systematic review
World J Gastroenterol, 2008, 14(3), 454-462
Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Phytomedicine, Irritable bowel syndrome, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
149 Arnberger, M.; Stadelmann, K.; Alischer, P.; Ponert, R.; Melber, A.; Greif, R.
Monitoring of neuromuscular blockade at the P6 acupuncture point reduces the incidence of postoperative nause and vomiting
Anesthesiol, 2007, 107(6), 903-908
Acupuncture, Surgery, Vomiting, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Postoperative complaints, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Sickness
150 Amagase, H.; Nance, D. M.
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, clinical study of the general effects of a standardized Lycium barbarum (Goji) Juice, GoChi
J Altern Complement Med, 2008, 14(4), 403-412
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chinese medicinal herbs, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lycium, Lycium barbarum, Gastrointestinal tract, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Psychology/psychotherapy, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Adverse effect
151 Levine, M.E.; Gillis, M.G.; Koch, S.Y.; Voss, A.C.; Stern, R.M.; Koch, K.L.
Protein and ginger for the treatment of chemotherapy-induced delayed nausea
J Altern Complement Med, 2008, 14(5), 545-551
Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Gastrointestinal tract, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Sickness, ginger
152 Kupcinskas, L.; Lafolie, P.; Lignell, A.; Kiudelis, G.; Jonaitis, L.; Adamonis, K.; Andersen, L. P.; Wadstrom, T.
Efficacy of the natural antioxidant astaxanthin in the treatment of functional dyspepsia in patients with or without Helicobacter pylori infection
A prospective, randomized, double blind, and placebo-controlled study
Phytomed, 2008, 15(6-7), 391-399
Dyspepsia, Helicobacter pylori, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Astaxanthin
153 Zhang, S.J.; Chen, Z.X.; Jiang, K.P.; Cheng, Y.H.; Gu, Y.L.
The effect of QuYuHuaTanTongLuo Decoction on the non-alcoholic steatohepatitis
Complement Ther Med, 2008, 16(4), 192-198
Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Liver cirrhosis, Gastrointestinal tract, QuYuHua Tan TongLuo, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
154 Dickman, R.; Schiff, E.; Holland, A.; Wright, C.; Sarela, S.R.; Han, B.; Fass, R.
Clinical trial
Acupuncture vs. doubling the proton pump inhibitor dose in refractory heartburn
Aliment Pharmacol Ther, 2007, 26(10), 1333-1344
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Conventional medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Randomized trial, Heartburn, Traditional Chinese medicine
155 Reynolds, J.A.; Bland, J.M.; Macpherson, H.
Acupuncture for irritable bowel syndrome
An exploratory randomised controlled trial
Acupunct Med, 2008, 26, 8-16
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Randomized trial, Irritable bowel syndrome, Traditional Chinese medicine
156 Nystrom, E.; Ridderstrom, G.; Leffler, A.S.
Manual acupuncture as an adjunctive treatment of nausea in patients with cancer in palliative care
A prospective, observational pilot study
Acupunct Med, 2008, 26, 27-32
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Gastrointestinal tract, Palliative care, Traditional Chinese medicine, Sickness
157 AlFaleh, K.; Bassler, D.
Probiotics for prevention of necrotizing enterocolitis in preterm infants
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2008, 1(CD005496), (1-28)
Nutrition/diet, Premature delivery, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Pediatrics, Prevention, Probiotics, Obstetrics, Systematic review, Enterocolitis necroticans neonatorum
158 Wang, C.P.; Kao, C.H.; Chen, W.K.; Lo, W.Y.; Hsieh, C.L.
A single-blinded, randomized pilot study evaluating effects of electroacupuncture in diabetic patients with symptoms suggestive of gastroparesis
J Altern Complement Med, 2008, 14(7), 833-839
Acupuncture, Diabetes mellitus, Electroacupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine, gastroparesis
159 Schellenberg, C.; Ogal, M.; Bohlayer, R.
Appetitmangel/Ernährungsstörung im Kindesalter
Klinisches Zeichen eines Milz-Qi-Mangels und seine Behandlung mit Ein-Punkt-Akupunktur
Dt Z Aku, 2008, 51(3), 29-32
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Eating disorders, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Laserneedle acupuncture, Gastrointestinal tract, Pediatrics, Mental diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine, Appetitlosigkeit
160 Yun, Y.J.; Nah, S.S.; Park, J.H.; Jung, S.K.; Paeck, E.K.; Park, J.H.; Lee, E.J.; Kim, S.H.; Park, H.M.; Lee, S.D.; Kim, J.Y.; Hong, S.J.; Choe, B.K.; Chung, J.H.
Assessment of prescribed herbal medicine on liver function in Korea
A prospective observational study
J Altern Complement Med, 2008, 14(9), 1131-1136
Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Liver, Gastrointestinal tract, Phytomedicine
161 Ernst, E.
Frankincense
Systematic review
BMJ, 2008, 337, a2813; (1-4) (Internet)
Arthritis, Asthma, Respiratory diseases, Ayurveda, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Boswellia, Ulcerative colitis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Crohn's disease, Phytomedicine, Systematic review
162 Wu, K.L.; Rayner, C.K.; Chuah, S.H.; Changchien, C.S.; Lu, S.N.; Chiu, Y.C.; Chiu, K.W.; Lee, C.M.
Effects of ginger on gastric emptying and motility in healthy humans
Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatol, 2008, 20(5), 436-440
Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Stomach, Gastrointestinal tract, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, ginger
163 Garcia, M.K.; Skibber, J.M.; Rodriguez-Bigas, M.A.; Chang, D.Z.; Feig, B.W.; Bisanz, A.K.; Palmer, J.L.; Cohen, L.; Chiang, J.S.
Acupuncture to prevent prolonged postoperative ileus
A randomized clinical trial
Med Acupunct, 2008, 20(2), 83-88
Acupuncture, Surgery, Ileus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Postoperative complaints, Prevention, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
164 Jin, X.; Zheng, R.H.; Li, Y.M.
Green tea consumption and liver disease
A systematic review
Liver Int, 2008, 28(7), 990-996
Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Liver, Gastrointestinal tract, Phytomedicine, Systematic review, Tea
165 Sahmeddini, M.A.; Fazelzadeh, A.
Does auricular acupuncture reduce postoperative vomiting after cholecystectomy?
J Altern Complement Med, 2008, 14(10), 1275-1279
Acupuncture, Surgery, Vomiting, Gallbladder, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Ear acupuncture, Postoperative complaints, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
166 Koray, M.; Ak, G.; Kurklu, E.; Tanyeri, H.; Aydin, F.; Oguz, F.S.; Temurhan, S.; Ciltci, H.; Carin, M.; Onal, A.E.; Ozdilli, K.
The effect of beta-glucan on recurrent aphthous stomatitis
J Altern Complement Med, 2009, 15(2), 111-112
Ear-nose-throat disorders, Immunomodulation, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Mycotherapy, Non-randomized trial, Stomatitis
167 Frey, U.H.; Scharmann, P.; Lohlein, C.; Peters, J.
P6 acustimulation effectively decreases postoperative nausea and vomiting in high-risk patients
Brit J Anaesthesia, 2009, 102(5), 620-625
Acupuncture, Surgery, Electroacupuncture, Vomiting, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Placebo-controlled, Postoperative complaints, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Sickness
168 Teschke, R.; Schwarzenboeck, A.
Suspected hepatotoxicity by Cimicifugae racemosae rhizoma (black cohosh, root)
Critical analysis and structured causality assessment
Phytomed, 2009, 16(1), 72-84
Observational trial, Black cohosh, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Liver, Gastrointestinal tract, Phytomedicine, Toxicology, Adverse effect
169 Farup, P.G.; Mathis, H.; Hoeg, V.
Alternative vs. conventional treatment given on-demand for gastroesophageal reflux disease
A randomised controlled trial
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2009, 9, (1-26) (Internet)
Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Randomized trial, Heartburn
170 Arikan, D.; Alp, H.; Gözüm, S.; Orbak, Z.; Cifci, E.K.
Effectiveness of massage, sucrose solution, herbal tea or hydrolysed formula in the treatment of infantile colic
J Clin Nurs, 2008, 17(13), 1757-1761
Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Colic, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Manual therapy, Massage, Pediatrics, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Tea
171 Klaiman, P.; Sternfeld, M.; Deeb, Z.; Roth, Y.; Golan, A.; Ezri, T.; Azamfirai, L.
Magnetic acupressure for management of postoperative nausea and vomiting
A preliminary study
Minerva Anestesiol, 2008, 74(11), 635-642
Acupuncture, Surgery, Vomiting, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Postoperative complaints, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Sickness
172 Jones, E.; Isom, S.; Kemper, K.J.; McLean, T.W.
Acupressure for chemotherapy-associated nausea and vomiting in children
J Soc Integr Oncol, 2008, 6(4), 141-145
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Vomiting, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Gastrointestinal tract, Pediatrics, Prevention, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Sickness
173 El-Kamary, S.S.; Shardell, M.D.; Abdel-Hamid, M.; Ismail, S.; El-Ateek, M.; Metwally, M.; Mikhail, N.; Hashem, M.; Mousa, A.; Aboul-Fotouh, A.; El-Kassas, M.; Esmat, G.; Strickland, G.T.
A randomized controlled trial to assess the safety and efficacy of silymarin on symptoms, signs and biomarkers of acute hepatitis
Phytomed, 2009, 16(5), 391-400
Hepatitis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, milk thistle
174 Enck, P.; Vinson, B.; Malfertheiner, P.; Zipfel, S.; Klosterhalfen, S.
The placebo response in functional dyspepsia
Reanalysis of trial data
Neurogastroenterol Motil, 2009, 21(4), 370-377
Dyspepsia, Iberogast, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
175 Zeng, F.; Song, W.Z.; Liu, X.G.; Xie, H.J.; Tang, Y.; Shan, B.C.; Liu, Z.H.; Yu, S.G.; Liang, F.R.
Brain areas involved in acupuncture treatment on functional dyspepsia patients
A PET-CT study
Neurosci Lett, 2009, 456(1), 6-10
Acupuncture, Dyspepsia, Brain, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Nervous system, Non-randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
176 Lee, A.; Fan, L.T.
Stimulation of the wrist acupuncture point P6 for preventing postoperative nausea and vomiting
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2009, 2(CD003281), 1-179
Acupuncture, Surgery, Vomiting, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Postoperative complaints, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine, Sickness
177 Lembo, A.J.; Conboy, L.; Kelley, J.M.; Schnyer, R.S.; McManus, C.A.; Quilty, M.T.; Kerr, C.E.; Drossman, D.; Jacobson, E.E.; Davis, R.B.; Kaptchuk, T.J.
A treatment trial of acupuncture in IBS patients
Am J Gastroenterol, 2009, 104, 1489-1497
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Irritable bowel syndrome, Traditional Chinese medicine
178 Ferenci, P.; Scherzer, T.M.; Kerschner, H.; Rutter, K.; Beinhardt, S.; Hofer, H.; Schöniger-Hekele, M.; Holzmann, H.; Steindl-Munda, P.
Silibinin is a potent antiviral agent in patients with chronic hepatitis C not responding to pegylated interferon/ribavirin therapy
Gastroenterol, 2008, 135(5), 1561-1567
Observational trial, Hepatitis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Phytomedicine, milk thistle
179 Zick, S.M.; Ruffin, M.T.; Lee, J.; Normolle, D.P.; Siden, R.; Alrawi, S.; Brenner, D.E.
Phase II trial of encapsulated ginger as a treatment of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting
Support Care Cancer, 2009, 17(5), 563-572
Vomiting, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Gastrointestinal tract, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Sickness, ginger
180 Scaglia, M.; Delaini, G.; Destefano, i.; Hultén, L.
Fecal incontinence treated with acupuncture
A pilot study
Auton Neurosci, 2009, 145(1-2), 89-92
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Encopresis, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Traditional Chinese medicine
181 Frank, J.; George, T.W.; Lodge, J.K.; Rodriguez-Mateos, A.M.; Spencer, J.P.E.; Minihane, A.M.; Rimbach, G.
Daily consumption of an aqueous green tea extract supplement does not impair liver function or alter cardiovascular disease risk biomarkers in healthy men
J Nutr, 2009, 139(1), 58-62
Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Liver, Gastrointestinal tract, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Tea, Adverse effect
182 Ozgoli, G.; Goli, M.; Simbar, M.
Effects of ginger capsules on pregnancy, nausea, and vomiting
J Altern Complement Med, 2009, 15(3), 243-246
Vomiting, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Obstetrics, Sickness, ginger
183 Puttler, K.; Jaklic, B.; Rieg, T.S.; Lucha, P.A. Jr.
Reduction of conscious sedation requirements by olfactory stimulation
A prospective randomized single-blinded trial
J Altern Complement Med, 2009, 15(4), 381-385
Aromatherapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Phytomedicine, Prunus, Prunus avium, Randomized trial, Pain
184 Grube, T.; Uhlemann, C.; Weiss, T.; Meissner, W.
Einfluss von Akupunktur auf postoperative Schmerzen, Übelkeit und Erbrechen nach viszeralen Eingriffen
Eine prospektive, randomisierte Vergleichsstudie mit Metamizol und Standardbehandlung
Schmerz, 2009, 23(4), 370-376
Acupuncture, Surgery, Vomiting, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Randomized trial, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine, Sickness
185 Silva, J.B.G. da; Nakamura, M.U.; Cordeiro, J.A.; Kulay, L. jr.; Saidah, R.
Acupuncture for dyspepsia in pregnancy
A prospective, randomised, controlled study
Acupunct Med, 2009, 27(2), 50-53
Acupuncture, Dyspepsia, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Randomized trial, Obstetrics, Traditional Chinese medicine
186 Korinenko, Y.; Vincent, A.; Cutshall, S.M.; Li., Z.; Sundt, T.M.
Efficacy of acupuncture in prevention of postoperative nausea in cardiac surgery patients
Ann Thorac Surg, 2009, 88, 537-542
Acupuncture, Surgery, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Postoperative complaints, Prevention, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Sickness, Sickness (pregnancy)
187 Park, Y.C.; Kang, W.; Choi, S.M.; Son, C.G.
Evaluation of manual acupuncture at classical and nondefined points for treatment of functional dyspepsia
A randomized-controlled trial
J Altern Complement Med, 2009, 15(8), 879-884
Acupuncture, Dyspepsia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
188 Kaptchuk, T.J.; Shaw, J.; Kerr, C.E.; Conboy, L.A.; Kelley, J.M.; Csordas, T.J.; Lembo, A.J.; Jacobson, E.E.
"Maybe I made up the whole thing"
Placebos and patients experiences in a randomized controlled trial
Cult Med Psych, 2009, 33, 382-411
Acupuncture, Anxiety, Doctor-patient relationship, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Placebo, Placebo-controlled, Practice, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Irritable bowel syndrome, Traditional Chinese medicine
189 Oikawa, T.; Ito, G.; Hoshino, T.; Koyama, H.; Hanawa, T.
Hangekobokuto (Banxia-houpo-tang), a kampo medicine that treats functional dyspepsia
eCAM, 2009, 6(3), 375-378
Dyspepsia, Hange-koboku-to, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Non-randomized trial, Traditional Japanese medicine
190 Huber, R.; Müller, M.; Naumann, J.; Schenk, T.; Lüdtke, R.
Artichoke leave extract for chronic hepatitis C
A pilot study
Phytomed, 2009, 16(9), 801-804
Observational trial, Cynara cardunculus subsp. flavescens, Hepatitis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Phytomedicine
191 Bijkerk, C.J.; Wit, N.J. de; Muris, W.M.; Whorwell, P.J.; Knottnerus, J.A.; Hoes, A.W.
Soluble or insoluble fibre in irritable bowel syndrome in primary care?
Randomised placebo controlled trial
BMJ, 2009, 339, (1-7)
Fiber, Diet, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Irritable bowel syndrome
192 Zheng, H.; Tian, X.-P.; Li, Y.; Liang, F.-R.; Yu, S.-G.; Liu, X.-G.; Tang, Y.; Yang, X.-G.; Yan, J.; Sun, G.-J.; Chang, X.-R.; Zhang, H.-X.; Ma, T.-T.; Yu, S.-Y.
Acupuncture as a treatment for functional dyspepsia
Design and methods of a randomized controlled trial
Trials, 2009, 10(1), 75; (1-7)
Acupuncture, Dyspepsia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Methodology, Randomized trial, Theory, Traditional Chinese medicine
193 Woodward, S.; Norton, C.; Barriball, K.L.
A pilot study of the effectiveness of reflexology in treating idiopathic constipation in women
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2010, 16(1), 41-46
Observational trial, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Manual therapy, Reflex therapy, Constipation
194 Taspinar, A.; Sirin, A.
Effect of acupressure on chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting in gynecologic cancer patients in Turkey
Eur J Oncol Nurs, 2009, 14(1), 49-54
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Observational trial, Vomiting, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Gastrointestinal tract, Traditional Chinese medicine, Sickness
195 Anastasi, J.K.; McMahon, D.J.; Kim, G.H.
Symptom management for irritable bowel syndrome
A pilot randomized controlled trial of acupuncture/moxibustion
Gastroenterol Nurs, 2009, 32(4), 243-255
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Moxibustion, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Irritable bowel syndrome, Traditional Chinese medicine
196 Reinthal, M.; Andersson, S.; Gustafsson, M.; Plos, K.; Lund, I.; Lundeberg, T.; Gustaf Rosén, K.
Effects of minimal acupuncture in children with infantile colic
A prospective, quasi-randomized single blind controlled trial
Acupunct Med, 2008, 26(3), 171-182
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Colic, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Pediatrics, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
197 Gottschling, S.; Reindl, T.K.; Meyer, S.; Berrang, J.; Henze, G.; Graeber, G.; Ong, M.F.; Graf, N.
Acupuncture to alleviate chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting in pediatric oncology
A randomized multicenter crossover pilot trial
Klin Pädiatr, 2008, 220(6), 365-370
Acupuncture, Vomiting, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Gastrointestinal tract, Pediatrics, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Sickness
198 Madisch, A.; Miehlke, S.; Eichele, O.; Bethke, B.; Mrwa, J.; Kuhlisch, E.; Bästlein, B.; Wilhelms, G.; Debus, M.; Wigginghaus, B.; Stolte, M.
Boswellia-serrata-Extrakt bei kollagener Kolitis
Eine randomisierte, placebokontrollierte, doppelblinde Multicenterstudie
Z Phytother, 2009, 30(Suppl.1 Kongressband), S11-S12 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)
Boswellia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
199 Liu, M.L.; Chien, L.Y.; Tai, C.J.; Lin, K.C.; Tai, C.J.
Effectiveness of traditional Chinese mecicine for liver protection and chemotherapy completion among cancer patients
eCAM, 2011, 2011, 291843; (1-8)
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Liver, Gastrointestinal tract, Non-randomized trial, Prevention, Traditional Chinese medicine
200 Lin, L.W.; Fu, Y.T.; Dunning, T.; Zhang, A.L.; Ho, T.H.; Duke, M.; Lo, S.K.
Efficacy of traditional Chinese medicine for the management of constipation
A systematic review
J Altern Complement Med, 2009, 15(12), 1335-1346
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine, Constipation