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1 Martinet, A.; Hostettmann, K.; Schutz, Y.
Thermogenic effects of commercially available plant preparations aimed at treating human obesity
Phytomed, 1999, 6(4), 231-238
Obesitiy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
2 McCrindle, B.W.
Garlic extract therapy in children with hypercholesterolemia
Arch Ped Adolesc Med, 1998, 152, 1089-1094
Allium, Allium sativum, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Pediatrics, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
3 Isaacsohn, J.L.; Moser, M.; Stein, E.A.; Dudley, K.; Davey, J.A.; Liskov, E.; Black, H.R.
Garlic powder and plasma lipids and lipoproteins
A multicenter, randomized, placebo-controlled trial
Arch Intern Med, 1998, 158, 1189-1194
Allium, Allium sativum, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
4 Greenway, F.L.; Raum, W.J.; Delany, J.P.
The effect of an herbal dietary supplement containing ephedrine and caffeine on oxygen consumption in humans
J Altern Complement Med, 2000, 6(6), 553-555
Coffeinum, Diet, Ephedra, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Overweight, Ephedra sinica
5 Englisch, W.; Beckers, C.; Unkauf, M.; Ruepp, M.; Zinserling, V.
Efficacy of artichoke dry extract in patients with hyperlipoproteinemia
Arzneim Forsch, 2000, 50, 260-265
Cynara cardunculus subsp. flavescens, Hyperlipoproteinemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
6 Vuksan, V.; Stievenpiper, J.L.; Koo, V.Y.Y.; Francis, T.; Beljan-Zdravkovic, U.; Xu, Z.; Vidgen, E.
American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius L) reduces postprandial glycemia in nondiabetic subjects with type 2 diabetes mellitus
Arch Intern Med, 2000, 160, 1009-1013
Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Panax, Panax quinquefolius
7 Acosta-Patino, J.L.; Jiménez-Baldera, E.; Juárez-Baldera, E.; Juárz-Oropeza, M.A.; Díaz-Zagoya, J.V.
Hypoglycemic action of Cucurbita ficifolia on Type 2 diabetic patients with moderately high blood glucose levels
J Ethnopharmacol, 2001, 77, 99-101
Cucurbita, Cucurbita ficifolia, Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
8 Gupta, R.; Singhal, S.; Goyle, A.; Sharma, V.N.
Antioxidant and hypocholesterolaemic effects of Terminalia arjuna tree-bark powder: a randomised placebo-controlled trial
J Assoc Phys Ind, 2001, 49, 231-235
Ayurveda, Cardiovascular diseases, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Coronary heart disease, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Terminalia, Terminalia arjuna
9 Manjunatha, S.; Jaryal, A.K.; Bijlani, R.L.; Sachdeva, U.; Gupta, S.K.
Effect of Chyawanprash and vitamin C on glucose tolerance and lipoprotein profile
Ind J Physiol Pharmacol, 2001, 45, 71-79
Acidum ascorbicum, Ayurveda, Chyawanprash, Nutrition/diet, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
10 Paranjpe, P.; Patki, P.; Patwardhan, B.
Ayurvedic treatment of obesity
A randomised double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial
J Ethnopharmacol, 1990, 29(1), 1-11
Ayurveda, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Overweight
11 Ludvik, B.; Mahdjoobian, K.; Waldhaeusl, W.; Hofer, A.; Prager, R.; Krautzky-Willer, A.; Pacini, G.
The effect of Ipomoea batatas (Caiapo) on glucose metabolism and serum cholesterol in patients with type 2 diabetes
A randomized study
Diabetes Care, 2002, 25, 239-240
Diabetes mellitus, Ipomoea, Ipomoea batatas, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
12 Boozer, C.N.; Daly, P.A.; Homel, P.; Solomon, J.L.; Blanchard, D.; Nasser, J.A.; Strauss, R.; Meredith, T.
Herbal ephedra/caffeine for weight loss: a 6-month randomized safety and efficacy trial
Int J Obes, 2002, 26, 593-604
Coffeinum, Ephedra, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Overweight, Ephedra sinica
13 Shapiro, K.; Gong, W.C.
Natural products used for diabetes
J Am Pharm Assoc, 2002, 42, 217-226
Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review
14 Kuppurajan, K.; Rajagopalan, S.S.; Koteswara, T.R.; Sitaraman, R.
Effect of guggulu (Commmiphora mukul) on serum lipids in ebese, hypercholesterolemic and hyperlipemic cases
J Assoc Phys Ind, 1978, 26, 367-373
Ayurveda, Cammophora, Cammophora mukul, Obesitiy, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
15 Nityanand, S.; Srivastava, J.S.; Asthana, O.P.
Clinical trials with Gugulipid
A new hypolipidemic agent
J Assoc Phys Ind, 1989, 37(5), 323-328
Ayurveda, Cammophora, Cammophora mukul, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
16 Singh, R.B.; Niaz, M.A.; Ghosh, S.
Hypolipidemic and antioxidant effects of Commiphora mukul as an adjunct to dietary therapy in patients with hypercholesterolemia
Cardiovasc Drugs Ther, 1994, 8, 659-664
Ayurveda, Cammophora, Cammophora mukul, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
17 Steiner, M.; Khan, A.H.; Holbert, D.; I-San Lin, R.
A double-blind crossover study in moderately hypocholesterolemic men that compared the effect of aged garlic extract and placebo administration on blood lipids
Am J Clin Nutr, 1996, 64, 866-870
Allium, Allium sativum, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
18 Verma, S.K.; Bordia, A.
Effect of Commiphora mukul (gum guggulu) in patients of hyperlipidemia with special reference to HDL-cholesterol
Ind J Med Res, 1988, 87, 356-360
Ayurveda, Cammophora, Cammophora mukul, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
19 Heymsfield, S.
Garcinia cambogia (hydroxycitric acid) as a potentialantiobesity agent
A randomized controlled trial
JAMA, 1998, 280 (18), 1596-1600
Garcinia, garcinia hanbury, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Overweight
20 Kriketos, A.D.; Thompson, H.R.; Greene, H.; Hill, J.O.
(-)-Hydroxycitric acid does not affect energy expenditure and substrate oxidation in adult males in a post-absorptive state
Int J Obes , 1999, 23(8), 867-873
Garcinia, garcinia hanbury, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Overweight
21 Malhotra, S.C.; Ahuja, M.M.S.
Comparative hypolidemic effectiveness of gum guggulu (Commiphora Mukul), Fraction A, Ethyl-P-chloropehoxysobutyrate and Ciba-13437-Su
Ind J Med Res, 1971, 59, 1621-1631
Cammophora, Cammophora mukul, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
22 Holzgartner, H.; Schmidt, U.; Kuhn, U.
Comparison of the efficacy and tolerance of a garlic preparation vs. bezafibrate
Arzneim Forsch, 1992, 42(II, 12), 1473-1477
Allium, Allium sativum, Hypercholesterolemia, Hyperlipoproteinemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
23 Jain, A.K.; Vargas, R.; Gotzkowsky, S.; McMahon, F.G.
Can Garlic Reduce Levels of Serum Lipids?
A Controlled Clinical Study
Am J Med, 1993, 94, 632-635
Allium sativum, Healthy probands, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
24 Bhushan, S.; Sharma, S.P.; Singh, S.P.; Agrawal, S.; Indrayan, A.; Seth,P.
Effect of garlic on normal blood cholesterol level
Ind J Physiol Pharmacol, 1979, 23(3), 211-214
Allium sativum, Healthy probands, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
25 Bordia, A.
Effect of garlic on blood lipids in patients with coronary heart disease
Am J Clin Nutr, 1981, 34, 2100-21003
Allium sativum, Cardiovascular diseases, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Coronary heart disease, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
26 Plengvidhya, C.; Chinayon, S.; Sitprija, S.; Pasatrat, S.; Tankeyoon, M.
Effects of Spray Dried Garlic Preparation on Primary Hyperlipoproteinemia
J Med Assoc Thai, 1988, 71, 248-252
Allium sativum, Hyperlipoproteinemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
27 Vorberg, G.; Schneider, B.
Therapy with garlic
Results of a placebo-controlled, double-blind study
Brit J Clin Pract, 1990, 69 suppl, 7-11
Allium, Allium sativum, Cardiovascular diseases, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Prevention, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
28 Davies, M.J.; Tudd, J.T.; Baer, D.J.; Clevidence, B.A.; Paul, D.R.; Edwards, A.J.; Wiseman, S.A.; Muesing, R.A.; Chen, S.C.
Black tea consumption reduces total and LDL cholesterol in mildly hypercholesterolemic adults
J Nutr, 2003, 133, 3298S-3302S
Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Coffeinum, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Tea
29 Maron, D.J.; Lu, G.P.; Cai, N.S.; Wu, Z.G.; Li, Y.H.; Chen, H.; Zhu, J.Q.; Jin, X.J.; Wouters, B.C.; Zhao, J.
Cholesterol-lowering effect of a theaflavin-enriched green tea extract
A randomized controlled trial
Arch Intern Med, 2003, 163, 1448-1453
Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Nutrition/diet, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Tea
30 Yeh, G.Y.; Eisenberg, D.M.; Kaptchuk, T.J.; Phillips, R.S.
Systematic review of herbs and dietary supplements for glycemic control in diabetes
Diabetes Care, 2003, 26, 1277-1294
Diabetes mellitus, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Dietary supplementation, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review
31 Khan, A.; Safdar, M.; Khan, M.M.A.K.; Khan, N.K.; Anderson, R.A.
Cinnamon improves glucose and lipids of people with type 2 diabetes
Diabetes Care, 2003, 26, 3215-3218
Cinnamomum, Diabetes mellitus, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
32 Szapary, P.O.; Wolfe, M.L.; Bloedon, L.T.; Cucchirara, A.J.; DerMarderosian, A.H.; Cirigliano, M.D.; Rader, D.J.
Guggulipid for the treatment of hypercholesterolemia: a randomised controlled trial
JAMA, 2003, 290, 765-772
Cammophora mukul, Healthy probands, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
33 McBride, B.F.; Karapanos, A.K.; Krudysz, A.; Kluger, J.; Coleman, C.I.; White, C.M.
Electrocardiographic and hemodynamic effects of a multicomponent dietary supplement containing ephedra and caffeine
A randomized controlled trial
JAMA, 2004, 291, 216-221
Diet, Ephedra, Nutrition/diet, Obesitiy, Healthy probands, Heart, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Ephedra sinica
34 Dodin, S.; Lemay, A.; Jacques, H.; Légaré, F.; Asselin, G.; Forest, J.C.; Masse, B.
The effects of flaxseed dietary supplement on lipid profile, bone mineral density and symptoms in menopausal women
A randomised double-blind wheat germ placebo-controlled clinical trial
J Clin Endocrinol Metab, 2005, 90, 1390-1397
Nutrition/diet, Gynaecology, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Linum usitatissimum, Menopause, Dietary supplementation, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
35 Herrera-Arellano, A.; Aguilar-Santamaría, L.; García-Hernández, B.
Clinical trial of Cecropia obtusifolia and Marrubium vulgare leaf extracts on blood glucose and serum lipids in type 2 diabetics
Phytomed, 2004, 11(7-8), 561-566
Cecropia obtusifolia, Diabetes mellitus, Ethnomedicine, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Marrubium vulgare, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
36 Liu, X.; Wei, J.; Tan, F.; Zhou, S.; Wurthwein, G.; Rohdewald, P.
Antidiabetic effect of Pycnogenol French maritime pine bark extract in patients with diabetes type II
Life Sci, 2004, 75, 2505-2513
Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Pinus, Pinus pinaster, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
37 Pittler, M.H.; Schmidt, K.; Ernst, E.
Adverse events of herbal food supplements for body weight reduction
Systematic review
Obes Rev, 2005, 6, 93-111
guar gum, Ephedra, Nutrition/diet, Garcinia, garcinia hanbury, Guarana, Ilex, Ilex paraguariensis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Dietary supplementation, Pausinystalia yohimbe, Phytomedicine, Plantago, Plantago afra, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review, Overweight, Adverse effect, Ephedra sinica
38 Ulbricht, C.; Basch, E.; Szapary, P.; Hammerness, P.; Axentsev, S.; Boon, H.; Kroll, D.; Garraway, L.; Vora, M.; Woods, J.
Guggul for hyperlipidemia
A review by the Natural Standard Research Collaboration
Complement Ther Med, 2005, 13(4), 279-290
Cammophora, Cammophora mukul, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review
39 Garrison, R.; Chambliss, W.G.
Effect of a proprietary Magnolia and Phellodendron extract on weight management
A pilot, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial
Altern Ther Health Med, 2006, 12(1), 50-54
Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Magnolia, Magnolia officinalis, Dietary supplementation, Phellodendron, Phellodendron amurense, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Stress, Overweight
40 Chou, S.-C.; Chen, K.-W.; Hwang, J.-S.; Lu, W.-T.; Chu, Y.-Y.; Lin, J.-D.; Chang, H.-J.; See, L.-C.
The add-on effects of Gynostemma pentaphyllum on nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
Altern Ther Health Med, 2006, 12(3), 34-39
Nutrition/diet, Fatty liver, Gynostemma pentaphyllum, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Dietary supplementation, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
41 Diepvens, K.; Kovacs, E.M.; Vogels, N.; Westerterp-Plantenga, M.S.
Metabolic effects of green tea and of phases of weight loss
Physiol Behav, 2006, 87, 185-191
Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Tea, Overweight
42 Chan, C.C.W.; Koo, M.W.; Ng, E.H.; Tang, O.S.; Yeung, W.S.; Ho, P.C.
Effects of Chinese green tea on weight, and hormonal and biochemical profiles in obese patients with polycystic ovary syndrome
A randomized placebo-controlled trial
J Soc Gynecol Investig, 2006, 13, 63-68
Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ovarialzyste, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Tea, Overweight
43 Oben, J.; Kuate, D.; Agbor, G.; Momo, C.; Talla, X.
The use of a Cissus quadrangularis formulation in the management of weight loss and metabolic syndrome
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2006, 5(24), (1-7)
Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Chromium, Cissus, Cissus quadrangularis, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phaseolus, Phaseolus max, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Selenium, Metabolic diseases, Overweight
44 Gardner, C.D.
Effect of raw garlic vs commercial garlic supplements on plasma lipid concentrations in adults with moderate hypercholesterolemia
Arch Intern Med, 2007, 167, 346-353
Allium, Allium sativum, Nutrition/diet, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Dietary supplementation, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
45 Hsu, C.H.; Liao, Y.L.; Lin, S.C.; Hwang, K.C.; Chou, P.
The Mushroom Agaricus Blazei Murill in Combination with Metformin and Gliclazide Improves Insulin Resistance in Type 2 Diabetes
A Randomized, Double-blinded, and Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial
J Altern Complement Med, 2007, 13(1), 97-102
Agaricus, Agaricus blazei, Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
46 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
47 Huseini, H.F.; Larijani, B.; Heshmat, R.; Fakhrzadeh, H.; Radjabipour, B.; Toliat, T.
The efficacy of Silybum marianum (L.) Gaertn. (Sylimarin) in the treatment of type II diabetes
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, clinical trial
Phytother Res, 2006, 20, 1036-1039
Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, milk thistle, Metabolic diseases
48 Vuksan, V.; Sung, M.K.; Sievenpiper, J.L.; Stavro, P.M.; Jenkins, A.L.; Di Buono, M.; Lee, K.S.; Leiter, L.A.; Nam, K.Y.; Arnason, J.T.; Coi, M.; Naeem, A.
Korean red ginseng (Panax ginseng) improves glucose and insulin regulation in well-controlled, type 2 diabetes
Results of a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study of efficacy and safety
Nutr Metabol Cardiovasc Dis, 2008, 18(1), 46-56
Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Panax, Panax ginseng
49 Singh, B.B.; Vinjamury, S.P.; Der-Martirosian, C.; Kublik, E.; Mishra, L.C.; Shepard, N.P.; Singh, V.J.; Meier, M.; Gandhi Madhu, S.
Ayurvedic and collateral herbal treatments for hyperlipidemia
A systematic review of randomized controlled trials and quasi-experimental designs
Altern Ther Health Med, 2007, 13(4), 22-28
Ayurveda, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review
50 Udani, J.; Singh, B.B.
Blocking carbohydrate absorption and weight loss
A clinical trial using a proprietary fractionated white bean extract
Altern Ther Health Med, 2007, 13(4), 32-37
Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phaseolus, Phaseolus vulgaris, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Overweight
51 Kojuri, J.; Vosoughi, A.; Akrami, M.
Effects of Anethum graveolens and garlic on lipid profile in hyperlipidemic patients
Lipids Health Dis, 2007, 6, 5; (1-5)
Allium, Allium sativum, Anethum, dill tips, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
52 Thompson Coon, J.S.; Ernst, E.
Herbs for serum cholesterol reduction
A systematic review
J Fam Pract, 2003, 52(6), 468-478
Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review
53 Fukino, Y.; Ikeda, A.; Maruyama, K.; Aoki, N.; Okubo, T.; Iso, H.
Randomized controlled trial for an effect of green tea-extract powder supplementation on glucose abnormalities
Eur J Clin Nutr, 2008, 62(8), 953-960
Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Diabetes mellitus, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Dietary supplementation, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Tea
54 Leach, M.J.
Gymnema sylvestre for Diabetes mellitus
A systematic review
J Altern Complement Med, 2007, 13(9), 977-983
Diabetes mellitus, Gymnema sylvestre, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review
55 Vognild, E.; Elvevoll, E.O.; Brox, J.; Olsen, R.L.; Barstad, H.; Aursand, M.; Österud, B.
Effects of dietary marine oils and olive oil on fatty acid composition, platelet membrane fluidity, platelet responses, and serum lipids in healthy humans
Lipids, 1998, 33(4), 427-436
Blood/Lymphatic system, Nutrition/diet, Essential fatty acids, Healthy probands, Homespun remedies, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Codliver oil, Oil, Oleum oliva, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Traditional medicine, fish oil
56 Jensen, T.; Stender, S.; Goldstein, K.; Hoelmer, G.; Deckert, T.
Partial normalization by dietary cod-liver oil of increased microvascular albumin leakage in patients with insulin-dependent diabetes and albuminuria
N Engl J Med, 1989, 321(23), 1572-1577
Albuminuria, Diabetes mellitus, Nutrition/diet, Urinary tract, Homespun remedies, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Codliver oil, Dietary supplementation, Oil, Oleum oliva, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Traditional medicine
57 MacKenzie, T.; Leary, L.; Brooks, W.B.
The effect of an extract of green tea and black tea on glucose control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus
Double-blind randomized study
Metabolism, 2007, 56(10), 1310-1344
Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Tea
58 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
59 Francini-Pesenti, F.; Brocadello, F.; Beltramolli, D.; Nardi, M.; Caregaro, L.
Sugar cane policosanol failed to lower plasma cholesterol in primitive, diet-resistant hypercholesterolaemia
A double blind, controlled study
Complement Ther Med, 2008, 16(2), 61-65
Nutrition/diet, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Dietary supplementation, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Saccharum officinarum, Metabolic diseases
60 Patade, A.; Devareddy, L.; Lucas, E.A.; Korlagunta, K.; Daggy, B.P.; Arjmandi, B.H.
Flaxseed reduces total and LDL cholesterol concentrations in Native American postmenopausal women
J Wom Health, 2008, 17(3), 355-366
Nutrition/diet, Essential fatty acids, Gynaecology, Cardiovascular diseases, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Linum usitatissimum, Menopause, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
61 Bundy, R.; Walker, A.F.; Middleton, R.W.; Wallis, C.; Simpson, H.C.
Artichoke leaf extract (Cynara scolymus) reduces plasma cholesterol in otherwise healthy hypercholesterolemic adults
A randomized, double blind placebo controlled trial
Phytomed, 2008, 15(9), 668-675
Cynara cardunculus subsp. flavescens, Cardiovascular diseases, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
62 Leung, P.C.; Wong, M.W.N.; Wong, W.C.
Limb salvage in extensive diabetic foot ulceration
An extended study using a herbal supplement
Hong Kong Med J, 2008, 14, 29-33
Alisma orientale, Astragalus, Atractylodes, Atractylodes macrocephala, Cornus, Diabetes mellitus, Dioscorea, Skin diseases, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Paeonia, Paeonia suffruticosa, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Polygonum, Polygonum multiflorum, Randomized trial, Rehmannia glutinosa, Schizandra, Schizandra chinensis, Smilax, Smilax china, Smilax glabra, Stephania tetrandra, Metabolic diseases, Crural ulcer
63 Dallas, C.; Gerbi, A.; Tenca, G.; Juchaux, F.; Bernard, F.X.
Lipolytic effect of a polyphenolic citrus dry extract of red orange, grapefruit, orange (SINETROL) in human body fat adipocytes
Mechanism of action by inhibition of cAMP-phosphodiesterase (PDE)
Phytomed, 2008, 15(10), 783-792
Citrus, Citrus aurantium, Citrus paradisi, Citrus sinensis, Experiment, Obesitiy, Basic Research, Guarana, In vitro, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Human, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Overweight, Cell biology
64 Bertipaglia de Santana, M.; Mandarino, M.G.; Cardoso, J.R.; Dichi, I.; Dichi, J.B.; Camargo, A.E.; Fabris, B.A.; Rodrigues, R.J.; Fatel, E.C.; Nixdorf, S.L.; Simao, A.N.; Cecchini, R.; Barbosa, D.S.
Association between soy and green tea (Camellia sinensis) diminishes hypercholesterolemia and increases total plasma antioxidant potential in dyslipidemic subjects
Nutrition, 2008, 24(6), 562-568
Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Nutrition/diet, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phaseolus, Phaseolus max, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
65 Modaghegh, M.H.; Shahabian, M.; Esmaeili, H.A.; Rajbai, O.; Hosseinzadeh, H.
Safety evaluation of saffron (Crocus sativus) tablets in healthy volunteers
Phytomed, 2008, 15(12), 1032-1037
Crocus, Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
66 Hsu, C.H.; Tsai, T.H.; Kao, Y.H.; Hwang, K.C.; Tseng, T.Y.; Chou, P.
Effect of green tea extract on obese women
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial
Clin Nutr, 2008, 27(3), 363-370
Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physiology, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Tea, Overweight
67 Nohr, L.A.; Rasmussen, L.B.; Straand, J.
Resin from the mukul myrrh tree, guggul, can it be used for treating hypercholesterolemia?
A randomized, controlled study
Complement Ther Med, 2009, 17(1), 16-22
Cammophora, Cammophora mukul, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
68 Chedraui, P.; San Miguel, G.; Hidalgo, L.; Morocho, N.; Ross, S.
Effect of Trifolium pratenses-derived isoflavones on the lipid profile of postmenopausal women with increased body mass index
Gynecol Endocrinol, 2008, 24(11), 620-624
Gynaecology, Cardiovascular diseases, Hyperlipoproteinemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Menopause, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Trifolium, Trifolium pratense, Overweight
69 Alizadeh-Navaei, R.; Roozbeh, F.; Saravi, M.; Pouramir, M.; Jalali, F.; Moghadamnia, A.A.
Investigation of the effect of ginger on the lipid levels
A double blind controlled clinical trial
Saudi Med J, 2008, 29(9), 1280-1284
Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, ginger
70 Inayat-ur-Rahman; Malik, S.A.; Bashir, M.; Khan, R.; Iqbal, M.
Serum sialic acid changes in non-insulin-dependant diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) patients following bitter melon (Momordica charantia) and rosiglitazone (Avandia) treatment
Phytomed, 2009, 16(5), 401-405
Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Momordica charantia, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
71 Jansi, L.B.R.
Effect of oil massage on changes in weight and neurobehavioural response of low birth weight babies
Nurs J India, 2008, 394-395, 256-258
Cocos nucifera, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Neonatologie, Nervous system, Oil, Pediatrics, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
72 Nagao, T.; Meguro, S.; Hase, T.; Otsuka, K.; Komikado, M.; Tokimitsu, I.; Yamamoto, T.; Yamamoto, K.
A catechin-rich beverage improves obesity and blood glucose control in patients with type 2 diabetes
Obesity, 2009, 17(2), 310-317
Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Diabetes mellitus, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Tea, Overweight
73 Cornish, S.M.; Chilibeck, P.D.; Paus-Jennsen, L.; Biem, H.J.; Khozani, T.; Senanayake, V.; Vatanparast, H.; Little, J.P.; Whiting, S.J.; Pahwa, P.
A randomized controlled trial of the effects of flaxseed lignan complex on metabolic syndrome composite score and bone mineral in older adults
Appl Physiol Nutr Metab, 2009, 34(2), 89-98
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Linum usitatissimum, Metabolic syndrome, Osteoporosis, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
74 Maki, K.C.; Reeves, M.S.; Farmer, M.; Yasunaga, K., Matsuo, N.; Katsuragi, Y.; Komikado, M.; Tokimitsu, I.; Wilder, D.; Jones, F.; Blumberg, J.B.; Cartwright, Y.
Green tea catechin consumption enhances exercise-induced abdominal fat loss in overweight obese adults
J Nutr, 2009, 139, 264-270
Exercise therapy, Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Obesitiy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Tea, Overweight
75 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
76 Jing, A.; Li-Mei, Z.; Yan-Jie, L.; Ben-Zhi, C.; Yong, Z.; Bao-Feng, Y.
A randomized, multicentre, open-label, parallel-group trial to compare the efficacy and safety profile of daming capsule in patients with hypercholesterolemia
Phytother Res, 2009, 23(7), 1039-1042
Cassia, Cassia obtusifolia, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Rheum, Rheum palmatum, sage, Salvia miltiorrhiza, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine, Panax, Panax ginseng
77 Fallah Huseini, H.; Darvishzadeh, F.; Heshmat, R.; Jafariazar, Z.; Raza, M.; Larijani, B.
The clinical investigation of Citrullus colocynthis (L.) Schrad fruit in treatment of type II diabetic patients
A randomized, double blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial
Phytother Res, 2009, 23(8), 1186-1189
Colocynthis, Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
78 Ngondi, J.L.; Etoundi, B.C.; Nyangono, C.B.; Mbofung, C.M.; Oben, J.E.
IGOB131, a novel seed extract of West African plant Irvingia gabonensis, significantly reduces body weight and improves metabolic parameters in overweight humans in a randomized double-blind placebo controlled investigation
Lipids Health Dis, 2009, 8, 7; (1-7)
Irvingia gabonensis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Overweight
79 Mozaffari-Khosravi, H.; Jalali-Khanabadi, B.A.; Afkhami-Ardekani, M.; Fatehi, F.
Effects of sour tea (Hibiscus sabdariffa) on lipid profile and lipoproteins in patients with type II diabetes
J Altern Complement Med, 2009, 15(8), 899-903
Diabetes mellitus, Hibiscus, Hibiscus sabdariffa, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Tea
80 Udani, J.K.; Singh, B.B.; Barrett, M.L.; Singh, V.J.
Mangosteen juice for the reduction of inflammation in obese subjects
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, dose finding study
J Altern Complement Med, 2009, 15(7), 811-812 (Abstract)
Inflammation, Garcinia, Garcinia mangostana, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, posology, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Overweight
81 Roussel, A.M.; Hininger, I.; Benaraba, R.; Ziegenfuss, T.N.; Anderson, R.A.
Antioxidant effects of a cinnamon extract in people with impaired fasting glucose that are overweight or obese
J Am Coll Nutr, 2009, 28(1), 16-21
Cinnamomum, Obesitiy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Overweight
82 Wider, B.; Pittler, M.H.; Thompson-Coon, J.; Ernst, E.
Artichoke leaf extract for treating hypercholesterolaemia (Review)
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2009, 3(CD003335), 1-27
Cynara cardunculus subsp. flavescens, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review
83 Udani, J.K.; Singh, B.B.; Barrett, M.L.; Singh, V.J.
Evaluation of Mangosteen juice blend on biomarkers of inflammation in obese subjects
A pilot, dose finding study
Nutrition J, 2009, 8, 48; (1-7)
Inflammation, Obesitiy, Garcinia, Garcinia mangostana, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
84 Hasani-Ranjbar, S.; Nayebi, N.; Larijani, B.; Abdollahi, M.
A systematic review of the efficacy and safety of herbal medicines used in the treatment of obesity
World J Gastroenterol, 2009, 15(25), 3073-3085
Obesitiy, Basic Research, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review
85 Thakur, G.; Mitra, A.; Pal, K.; Rousseau, D.
Effect of flaxseed gum on reduction of blood glucose and cholesterol in type 2 diabetic patients
Int J Food Sci Nutr, 2009, 60(S6), 126-136
Diabetes mellitus, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Linum usitatissimum, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
86 Gurrola-Diaz, C.M.; Garcia-Lopez, P.M.; Sanchez-Enriquez, S.; Troyo-Sanroman, R.; Andrade-Gonzalez, I.; Gomez-Leyva, J.F.
Effects of Hibiscus sabdariffa extract powder and preventive treatment (diet) on the lipid profiles of patients with metabolic syndrome (MeSy)
Phytomed, 2010, 17(7), 500-505
Hibiscus, Hibiscus sabdariffa, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Metabolic syndrome, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
87 Kuriyan, R.; Kumar, D.R.; Rajendran, R.; Kurpad, A.V.
An evaluation of the hypolipidemic effect of an extract of Hibiscus Sabdariffa leaves in hyperlipidemic Indians
A double blind, placebo controlled trial
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2010, 10, 27; (1-8)
Hibiscus, Hibiscus sabdariffa, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
88 Vosough-Ghanbari, S.; Rahimi, R.; Kharabaf, S.; Zeinali, S.; Mohammadirad, A.; Amini, S.; Yasa, N.; Salehnia, A.; Toliat, T.; Nikfar, S.; Larijani, B.; Abdollahi, M.
Effects of Satureja khuzestanica on serum glucose, lipids and markers of oxidative stress in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus
A double-blind randomized controlled trial
eCAM, 2010, 7(4), 465-470
Diabetes mellitus, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Satureja, Satureja khuzestanica, Metabolic diseases
89 Mirmiran, P.; Fazeli, M.R.; Asghari, G.; Shafiee, A.; Azizi, F.
Effect of pomegranate seed oil on hyperlipidaemic subjects
A double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial
Br J Nutr, 2010, 104(3), 402-406
Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Oil, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Punica granatum, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
90 Mellor, D.D.; Sathyapalan, T.; Kilpatrick, E.S.; Beckett, S.; Atkin, S.L.
High-cocoa polyphenol-rich chocolate improves HDL cholesterol in type 2 diabetes patients
Diabet Med, 2010, 27(11), 1318-1321
Diabetes mellitus, Nutrition/diet, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Theobroma cacao
91 Gout, B.; Bourges, C.; Paineau-Dubreuil, S.
Satiereal, a Crocus sativus L extract, reduces snacking and increases satiety in a randomized placebo-controlled study of mildly overweight, healthy women
Nutrition Res, 2010, 30(5), 305-313
Crocus, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Overweight
92 Stendell-Hollis, N.R.; Thomson, C.A.; Thompson, P.A.; Bea, J.W.; Cussler, E.C.; Hakim, I.A.
Green tea improves metabolic biomarkes, not weight or body composition
A pilot study in overweight breast cancer survivors
J Hum Nutr Diet, 2010, 23(6), 590-600
Breast cancer, Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Tea, Overweight
93 Hasani-Ranjbar, S.; Nayebi, N.; Moradi, L.; Mehri, A.; Larijani, b.; Abdollahi, M.
The efficacy and safety of herbal medicines used in the treatment of hyperlipidemia
A systematic review
Curr Pharm Des, 2010, 16(26), 2935-2947
Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review
94 Basu, A.; Du, M.; Sanchez, K.; Leyva, M.J.; Betts, N.M.; Blevins, S.; Wu, M.; Aston, C.E.; Lyons, T.J.
Green tea minimally affects biomarkers of inflammation in obese subjects with metabolic syndrome
Nutrition, 2011, 27(2), 20-213
Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Metabolic syndrome, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Tea, Overweight
95 Basu, A.; Sanchez, K.; Leyva, M.J.; Wu, M.; Betts, N.M.; Aston, C.E.; Lyons, T.J.
Green tea supplementation affects body weight, lipids, and lipid peroxidation in obese subjects with metabolic syndrome
J Am Coll Nutr, 2010, 29(1), 31-40
Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Metabolic syndrome, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Tea, Overweight
96 Eichenberger, P.; Mettler, S.; Arnold, M.; Colombani, P.C.
No effects of three-week consumption of a green tea extract on time trial perfomance in endurance-trained men
Int J Vitam Nutr Res, 2010, 80(1), 54-64
Andrology, Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Tea
97 Llaneza, P.; Gonzalez, C.; Fernandez-Inarrea, J.; Alonso, A.; Diaz, F.; Arnott, I.; Ferrer-Barriendos, J.
Soy isoflavones, diet and physical exercise modify serum cytokines in healthy obese postmenopausal women
Phytomed, 2011, 18(4), 245-250
Exercise therapy, Diet, Nutrition/diet, Glycine max, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Menopause, Physical therapy, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Overweight
98 Paocharoen, V.
The efficacy and side effects of oral Centella asiatica extract for wound healing promotion in diabetic wound patients
J Med Assoc Thai, 2010, 93(Suppl 7), S166-S170
Diabetes mellitus, Hydrocotyle, Hydrocotyle asiatica, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Adverse effect, Wound healing
99 Zubeldia, J.M.; Nabi, H.A.; Jiménez, del Rio, M.; Genovese, J.
Exploring new applications for Rhodiola rosea
Can we improve the quality of life of patients with short-term hypothyroidism induced by hormone withdrawal?
J Med Food, 2010, 13(6), 1287-1292
Depression, Hypothyreodism, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Rhodiola, Rhodiola rosea, Thyroid cancer, Metabolic diseases
100 Di Pierro,F.; Menghi, A.B.; Barreca, A.; Lucarelli, M.; Calandrelli, A.
Greenselect Phytosome as and adjunct to a low-calorie diet for treatment of obesity
A clinical trial
Altern Med Rev, 2009, 14(2), 154-160
Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Diet, Nutrition/diet, Obesitiy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Overweight