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1 Warshafsky, S.; Kamer, R.S.; Sivak, S.L.
Effect of Garlic on Total Serum Cholesterol
A Meta-analysis
Ann Intern Med, 1993, 119, 599-605
Allium, Allium sativum, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases
2 Silagy, C.A.; Neil, A.
Garlic as a lipid lowering agent
A meta-analysis
J Royal College Phys London, 1994, 28(1), 39-45
Allium, Allium sativum, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases
3 Stevinson, C.; Pittler, M.H.; Ernst, E.
Garlic for treating hypercholesterolemia
A meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials
Ann Intern Med, 2000, 133(6), 420-429
Allium, Allium sativum, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases
4 Pittler, M.H.; Ernst, E.
Guar gum for body weight reduction
Meta-analysis of randomized trials
Am J Med, 2001, 110, 724-730
guar gum, Diet, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Overweight
5 Ahmad, N.; Hassan, M.R.; Halder, H.; Bennoor, K.S.
Effect of Momordica charantia (Karolla) extracts on fasting and postprandial serum glucose levels in NIDDM patients
Bangladesh Med Res Counc Bull, 1999, 25, 11-13
Observational trial, Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Momordica charantia, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases
6 Wolfram, R.M.; Kritz, H.; Efthimiou, Y.; Stomatopoulos, J.; Sinzinger, H.
Effect of prickly pear (Opuntia robusta) on glucose- and lipid-metabolism in non-diabetics with hyperlipidemia
A pilot study
Wien Klin Wochenschr, 2002, 114(19-20), o.A. (Abstract)
Observational trial, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Opuntia, prickly pear, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases
7 Somogyi, A.; Ecsedi, G.G.; Blazovics, A.; Miskolczi, K.; Gergely, P.; Feher, J.
Short term treatment of type II hyperlipoproteinaemia with silymarin
Acta Med Hung, 1989, 46(4), 289-295
Observational trial, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, milk thistle, Metabolic diseases
8 Agarwal, R.; Singh, S.P.; Saran, R.K.; Das, S.K.; Asthana, N.S.O.P.; Gupta, P.P.; Nityanand, S.; Dhawan, B.N.; Agarwal, S.S.
Clinical trials of gugulipid
A new hypolipidemic agent of plant origin in primary hyperlipidemia
Ind J Med Res, 1986, 84, 626-634
Ayurveda, Observational trial, High blood pressure, Cammophora, Cammophora mukul, Cardiovascular diseases, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases
9 Gopal, K.; Saran, R.K.; Nityanand, S.; Gupta, P.P.; Hasan, M.; Das, S.K.; Agarwal, S.S.
Clinical trials of ethyl acetate extract of gum gugulu (gugulipid) in primary hyperlipedemia
J Assoc Phys Ind, 1986, 34(4), 249-251
Angina pectoris, Ayurveda, Observational trial, High blood pressure, Cammophora, Cammophora mukul, Heart attack, Cardiovascular diseases, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases
10 Malhotra, S.C.; Ahuja, M.M.S.; Sundaram, K.R.
Long term clinical studies on the hypolipidaemic effect of Commiphora mukul (Guggulu) and Clofibrate
Ind J Med Res, 1977, 65, 390-395
Ayurveda, Observational trial, Cammophora, Cammophora mukul, Hypercholesterolemia, Hyperlipoproteinemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases
11 Sharma, R.D.; Raghuram, T.C.; Sudhakar Rao, N.
Effect of fenugreek seeds on blood glucose and serum lipids in type 1 diabetes
Eur J Clin Nutr, 1990, 44, 301-306
Ayurveda, Observational trial, Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Trifolium, fenugreek
12 Sundaram, V.; Hanna, A.N.; Lubow, G.P.; Koneru, L; Falko, J.M.; Sharma, H.M.
Inhibition of low-density-lipoprotein oxidation by oral herbal mixture MAK 4 and MAK 5 in hyperlipidemic patients
Am J Med Sci, 1997, 314(5), 303-310
Ayurveda, Observational trial, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases
13 Agarwal, O.P.
Prevention of Atheromatous Heart Disease
J Vasc Dis, 1985, 36(8), 485-492
Aloe, Arteriosclerosis, Ayurveda, Observational trial, Cardiovascular diseases, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases
14 Soni, K.B.
Effect of oral curcumin administration on serum peroxides and cholesterol levels in human volunteers
Ind J Physiol Pharmacol, 1992, 36(4), 273-275
Observational trial, Curcuma, Curcuma longa, Healthy probands, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases
15 Mathur, K.S.; Khan, M.A.
Hypocholsterolaemic of Bengal gram
A long-term study in man
BMJ, 1968, 1, 30-31
Observational trial, Nutrition/diet, Healthy probands, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lathyrus, Lathyrus sativus, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases
16 Shekelle, P.G.; Hardy, M.L.; Morton, S.C.; Maglione, M.; Mojiea, W.A.; Suttorp, M.J.; Rhodes, S.L.; Jungvig, L.; Gagné, J.
Efficacy and safety of ephedra and ephedrine for weight loss and athletic performance: a meta-analysis
JAMA, 2003, 289, 1537-1545
Exercise therapy, Ephedra, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Physical therapy, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Overweight, Ephedra sinica
17 Ushiroyama, T.; Yoshida, S.; Tadaki, K.; Ikeda, A.; Ueki, M.
A pilot study of a Kampo formula, EH0202, with intriguing results for menopausal symptoms
J Altern Complement Med, 2004, 10(2), 397-399
Observational trial, safflower, Cucurbita, pumpkin, EH0202, Gynaecology, Immunomodulation, Immune system, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, honeysuckle, Menopause, Phytomedicine, Plantago, plantain, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Japanese medicine
18 Rosell, M.S.; Appleby, P.N.; Spencer, E.A.; Key, T.J.
Soy intake and blood cholesterol concentrations
A cross-sectional study of 1033 pre- and postmenopausal women in the Oxford arm of the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition
Am J Clin Nutr, 2004, 80, 1391-1396
Observational trial, Nutrition/diet, Gynaecology, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phaseolus, Phaseolus max, Phytomedicine, Prevention, Metabolic diseases
19 Lupattelli, G.; Marchesi, S., Lombardini, R.; Roscini, A.R.; Trinca, F.; Gemelli, F.; Vaudo, G.; Mannarino, E.
Artichoke juice improves endothelial function in hyperlipemia
Life Sci, 2004, 76, 775-782
Observational trial, Cynara cardunculus subsp. flavescens, Nutrition/diet, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases
20 Moser, H.W.; Raymond, G.V.; Lu, S.-E.; Muenz, L.R.; Moser, A.B.; Xu, J.; Jones, R.O.; Loes, D.J.; Melhem, E.R.; Dubey, P.; Bezman, L.; Brereton, H.; Odone, A.
Follow-up of 89 asymptomatic patients with adrenoleukodystrophy treated with Lorenzo's oil
Arch Neurol, 2005, 62, 1073-1080
Adrenoleucodystrophy, Observational trial, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Oil, Pediatrics, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases
21 Klein, W.W.; Brandt, D.; Pavek, P.
Effekt von K-Strophanthin auf Hämodynamik und Stoffwechsel des koronarkranken Herzens in Ruhe und während frequenzinduzierter Angina pectoris
Verh Dt Ges Inn Med, 1977, 83, 1646-1650
Angina pectoris, Observational trial, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Coronary heart disease, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Strophantus
22 Sittig, H.
Über Operationsvorbereitung der Thyreotoxikosen und des Morbus Basedow mit pflanzlichen Wirkstoffen
Aus unserer Arbeit, 1955, 1(10), 12-13
Basedow's disease, Observational trial, Surgery, Hyperthyreodism, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lycopodium, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases
23 Hino, A.; Adachi, H.; Enomoto, M.; Furuki, K.; Shigetoh, Y.; Ohtsuka, M.; Kumagae, S.I.; Hirai, Y.; Jalaldin, A.; Satoh, A.; Imaizumi, T.
Habitual coffee but not green tea consumption is inversely associated with metabolic syndrome
An epidemiological study in a general Japanese population
Diabetes Res Clin Pract, 2006, 76(3), 383-389
Observational trial, Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Coffea, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Tea
24 Iso, H.; Date, C.; Wakai, K.; Fukui, M.; Tamakoshi, A.
The relationship between green tea and total caffeine intake and risk for self-reported type 2 diabetes among Japanese adults
Ann Intern Med, 2006, 144, 554-562
Observational trial, Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Coffea, Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Retrospective design, Metabolic diseases, Tea
25 Bidel, S.; Hu, G.; Qiao, Q.; Jousilahti, P.; Antikainen, R.
Coffee consumption and risk of total and cardiovascular mortality among patients with type 2 diabetes
Diabetologia, 2006, 49, 2618-2626
Observational trial, Coffea, Diabetes mellitus, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases
26 Sankar, D.; Rao, M.R.; Sambandam, G.; Pugalendi, K.V.
A pilot study of open label sesame oil in hypertensive diabetics
J Med Food, 2006, 9, 408-412
Observational trial, High blood pressure, Diabetes mellitus, Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Oil, Phytomedicine, Sesamum indicum, Metabolic diseases
27 Torres-Duran, P.V.; Ferreira-Hermosillo, A.; Juarez-Oropeza, M.A.
Antihyperlipemic and antihypertensive effects of Spirulina maxima in an open sample of mexican population
A preliminary report
Lipids Health Dis, 2007, 6, 33; (1-26)
Observational trial, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Hyperlipoproteinemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Spirulina, Spirulina maxima, Metabolic diseases
28 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
29 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
30 Lee, B.-C.; Kang, S.-I.; Ahn, Y.-M.; Doo, H.-K.; Ahn, S.-Y.
An alternative therapy for Graves' disease
Clinical effects and mechanisms of an herbal remedy
Biol Pharm Bull, 2008, 31(4), 583-587
Angelica, Angelica dahurica, Angelica tenuissima, Basedow's disease, Observational trial, Black cohosh, Cimicifuga foetida, Experiment, Glycyrrhiza, Glycyrrhiza uralensis, Basic Research, Chinese medicinal herbs, In vitro, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Human, Phytomedicine, Platycodon, Pueraria, Pueraria thunbergiana, Scutellaria, Scutellaria baicalensis, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
31 Polychronopoulos, E.; Zeimbekis, A.; Kastorini, C.M.; Papairakleous, N.M.; Vlachou, I.; Bountziouka, V.; Panagiotakos, D. B.
Effects of black and green tea consumption on blood glucose levels in non-obese elderly men and women from Mediterranean Islands (MEDIS epidemiological study)
Eur J Nutr, 2008, 47(1), 10-16
Observational trial, Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Diabetes mellitus, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Tea
32 Beer, A.-M.; Schmidt-Gayk, H.; Wiebelitz, K.R.
Einfluss von Wolfstrappkraut auf die Schilddrüsenfunktion und schilddrüsenassoziierte Symptome
Z Phytother, 2008, 29(4), 162-168
Observational trial, Hyperthyreodism, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lycopus, Gipsy Wort., Phytomedicine, Thyroid, Metabolic diseases
33 Belcaro, G.; Cesarone, M.; Silvia, E.; Ledda, A.; Stuard, S.; Vinciguerra, G.; Dougall, M.; Cornelli, U.; Hastings, C.; Schönlau, F.
Daily consumption of Reliv Glucaffect TM for 8 weeks significantly lowered blood glucose and body weight in 50 subjects
Phytother Res, 2009, 23, 1673-1677
Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Overweight
34 Kassaian, N.; Azadbakht, L.; Forghani, B.; Amini, M.
Effect of fenugreek seeds on blood glucose and lipid profiles in type 2 diabetic patients
Int J Vitam Nutr Res, 2009, 79(1), 34-39
Observational trial, Diabetes mellitus, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Trifolium, fenugreek
35 Huxley, R.; Lee, C.M.Y.; Barzi, F.; Timmermeister, L.; Czernichow, S.; Perkovic, V.; Grobbee, D.E.; Batty, D.
Coffee, decaffeinated coffee, and tea consumption in relation to incident type 2 Diabetes mellitus
Arch Intern Med, 2009, 169(22), 2053-2063
Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Coffea, Diabetes mellitus, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Tea
36 Mensink, R.; Zock, P.; Kester,
Effects of dietary fatty acids and carbohydrates on the ratio of serum total to HDL cholesterol and on serum lipids and apolipoproteins
A meta-analysis of 60 controlled trials
Am J Clin Nutr, 2003, 77(5), 1146-1155
Arteriosclerosis, Brassica, Brassica napus, Nutrition/diet, Essential fatty acids, Helianthus, sunflower, Cardiovascular diseases, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Coronary heart disease, Meta-analysis, Oil, olive, green, Phytomedicine, Prevention, Metabolic diseases, Olea
37 Hursel, R.; Viechtbauer, W.; Westerterp-Plantenga, M.S.
The effects of green tea on weight loss and weight maintenance
A meta-analysis
Int J Obes, 2009, 33, 956-961
Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Tea, Overweight
38 Fa-lin, Z.; Zhen-yu, W.; Yan, H.; Tao, Z.; Kang, L.
Efficacy of blackcurrant oil soft capsule, a Chinese herbal drug, in hyperlipidemia treatment
Phytother Res, 2010, 24(S2), S209-S213
Observational trial, Chinese medicinal herbs, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Ribes, black currant, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
39 Aramwit, P.; Petcharat, K.; Supasyndh, O.
Efficacy of mulberry leaf tablets in patients with mild dyslipidemia
Phytother Res, 2011, 25(3), 365-369
Observational trial, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Morus, Morus alba, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases
40 Marnewick, J.L.; Rautenbach, F.; Venter, I.; Neethling, H.; Blackhurst, D.M.; Wolmarans, P.; Macharia, M.
Effects of rooibos (Aspalathus linearis) on oxidative stress and biochemical parameters in adult at risk for cardiovascular disease
J Ethnopharmacol, 2011, 133(1), 46-52
Aspalathus linearis, Observational trial, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Tea
41 Liu, Z.M.; Chen, Y.M.; Ho, S.C.
Effects of soy intake on glycemic control
A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Am J Clin Nutr, 2011, 93(5), 1092-1101
Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Phaseolus, Phaseolus max, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases
42 Udani, J.K.; Singh, B.B.; Singh, V.J.; Barrett, M.L.
Effects of Acai (Euterpe oleracea Mart.) berry preparation on metabolic parameters in a healthy overweight population
A pilot study
Nutrition J, 2011, 10(1), 45; (1-7)
Observational trial, Euterpe, Euterpe oleracea, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Overweight
43 Guevara-Arauza, J.C.; Ornelas-Paz, J. de J.; Rosales Mendoza, S.; Soria Guerra, R.E.; Paz Maldonado, L.M.T.; Pimental-Gonzalez, D.J.
Biofunctional activity of tortillas and bars enhanced with nopal
Preliminary assessment of functional effect after intake on the oxidative status in healthy volunteers
Chemistry Central J, 2011, 5, 10; (1-10)
Observational trial, Nutrition/diet, Healthy probands, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nopal, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases
44 Shidfar, F.; Froghifar, N.; Vafa, M.; Rajab, A.; Hosseini, S.; Shidfar, S.; Gohari, M.
The effects of tomato consumption on serum glucose, apolipoprotein B, apolipoprotein A-I, homocysteine and blood pressure in type 2 diabetic patients
Int J Food Sci Nutr, 2011, 62(3), 289-294
Observational trial, Diabetes mellitus, Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Solanum, Solanum lycopersicum, Metabolic diseases
45 Khadem-Ansari, M.H.; Rasmi, Y.; Ramezani, F.
Effects of red grape juice consumption on high density lipoprotein-cholesterol, apolipoprotein AI, apolipoprotein B and homocysteine in healthy human volunteers
Open Biochem J, 2010, 4, 96-99
Observational trial, Nutrition/diet, Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Juice/distillate, Metabolic diseases, Vitis vinifera, Vitis
46 Zeng, T.; Guo, F.F.; Zhang, C.L.; Song, F.Y.; Zhao, X.L., Xie, K.Q.
A meta-analysis of randomzed, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials for the effects of garlic on serum lipid profiles
J Sci Food Agric, 2012, 92(9), 1892-1902
Allium, Allium sativum, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases
47 Chrubasik, C.; Maier, T.; Dawid, C.; Torda, T.; Schieber, A.; Hofmann, T.; Chrubasik, S.
An observational study and quantification of the actives in a supplement with Sambucus nigra and Asparagus officinalis used for weight reduction
Phytother Res, 2008, 22(7), 913-918
Asparagus, asparagus, Observational trial, Obesitiy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Sambucus, Metabolic diseases, Overweight
48 Peeters, P.H.; Slimani, N.; Schouw, Y.T. van der; Grace, P.B.; Navarro, C.; Tjonneland, A.; Olsen, A.; Clavel-Chapelon, F.; Touillaud, M.; Boutron-Ruault, M.-C.; Jenab, M.; Kaaks, R.; Linseisen, J.; Trichopoulou, A.; Trichopoulos, D.; Dilis, V.; Boeing, H.; Weikert, C.; Overvad, K.; Pala, V.; Palli, D.; Panico, S.; Tumino, R.; Vineis, P.; Bueno-de-Mesquita, H.B.; Gils, C.H. van; Skeie, G.; Jakszyn, P.; Hallmans, G.; Berglund, G.; Key, T.J.; Travis, R.; Riboli, E.; Bingham, S.A.
Variations in plasma phytoestrogen concentrations in European adults
J Nutr, 2007, 137(5), 1294-1300
Observational trial, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases
49 Kristen, A.V.; Lehrke, S.; Buss, S.; Mereles, D.; Steen, H.; Ehlermann, P.; Hardt, S.; Giannitsis, E.; Schreiner, R.; Haberkorn, U.; Schnabel, P.A.; Linke, R.P.; Röcken, C.; Wanker, E.E.; Dengler, T.J.; Altland, K.; Katus, H.A.
Green tea halts progression of cardiac transthyretin amyloidosis: an observation report
Clin Res Cardiol, 2012, 101, 805-813
Amyloidose, Observational trial, Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Cardiovascular diseases, Cardiomyopathy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Tea
50 Zheng, X.X.; Xu, Y.L.; Li, S.H.; Hui, R.; Wu, Y.J.; Huang, X.H.
Effects of green tea catechins with or without caffeine on glycemic control in adults
A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Am J Clin Nutr, 2013, 97(4), 750-762
Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Coffeinum, Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases
51 Ried, K.; Toben, C.; Fakler, P.
Effect of garlic on serum lipids
An updated meta-analysis
Nutrition Rev, 2013, 71(5), 282-299
Allium, Allium sativum, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases
52 Belcaro, G.; Cornelli, U.; Luzzi, M.R.; Cesarone, M.; Dugall, M.; Feragalli, B.; Errichi, S.; Ippolito, E.; Grossi, M.G.; Hosoi, M.; Cornelli, M.; Gizzi, G.
Pycnogenol® supplementation improves health risk factors in subjects with metabolic syndrome
Phytother Res, 2013, Epub ahead of print,
Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Metabolic syndrome, Phytomedicine, Pinus, Pinus pinaster, Pycnogenol, Metabolic diseases
53 Melzer, J.; Saller, R.
Klinische Studien bei peripherer arterieller Verschlusskrankheit
Update unter den Aspekten eines meta-narrativen Reviews
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2013, 20(S2), 17-21
Arteriosclerosis, Cardiovascular diseases, Claudication, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Coronary heart disease, Meta-analysis, Metabolic syndrome, Padma, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Review (CR)
54 Olmedilla-Alonso, B.; Pedrosa, M.M.; Cuadrado, C.; Brito, M.; Asensio-Manzanera, C.; Asensio-Vegas, C.
Composition of two Spanish common dry beans (Phaseolus vulgaris), 'Almonga' and 'Curruquilla', and their postprandial effect in type 2 diabetics
J Sci Food Agric, 2013, 93(5), 1076-1082
Observational trial, Diabetes mellitus, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases
55 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
56 Stern, J.S.; Peerson, J.; Mishra, A.T.; Sadasiva Rao, M.V.; Rajeswari, K.P.
Efficacy and tolerability of a novel herbal formulation for weight management
Obesity, 2013, 21(5), 921-927
Obesitiy, Garcinia, Garcinia mangostana, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Sphaeranthus indicus, Metabolic diseases, Overweight
57 Zhang, Y.N.; Wu, Y.N.; Chen, T.; Yao, L.; Liu, J.; Pan, X.; Hu, Y.; Zhao, A.; Xie, G.; Jia, W.
Assessing the metabolic effects of aromatherapy in human volunteers
eCAM, 2013, 2013, 356381; (1-9)
Aromatherapy, Observational trial, Citrus, Citrus sinensis, Healthy probands, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lavendula, Lavendula angustifolia, Phytomedicine, sage, Salvia sclarea, Santalum album, Metabolic diseases, Santalum
58 Gul-e-Rana; Karim, S.; Khurhsid, R.; Saeed-ul-Hassan, S.; Tariq, I.; Sultana, M.; Rashid, A.J.; Shah, S.H.; Murtaza, G.
Hypoglycemic activity of Ficus racemosa bark in combination with oral hypoglycemic drug in diabetic human
Acta Pol Pharm, 2013, 70(6), 1045-1049
Observational trial, Diabetes mellitus, Ficus, Ficus racemosa, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases
59 Kim, B.S.; Song, M.Y.; Kim, H.
The anti-obesity effect of Ephedra sinica through modulation of gut microbiota in obese Korean women
J Ethnopharmacol, 2014, 152(3), 532-539
Observational trial, Ephedra, Obesitiy, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Ephedra sinica
60 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
61 Jennings, A.; Welch, A.A.; Spector, T.; Macgregor, A.; Cassidy, A.
Intakes of Anthocyanins and flavones are associated with biomarkers of insulin resistance and inflammation in women
J Nutr, 2014, 144(2), 202-208
Observational trial, Inflammation, Nutrition/diet, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases
62 Yang, W.S.; Wang, W.Y.; Fan, W.Y.; Deng, Q.; Wang, X.
Tea consumption and risk of type 2 diabetes
A dose-response meta-analysis of cohort studies
Br J Nutr, 2014, 111(8), 1329-1339
Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Diabetes mellitus, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Tea
63 Martynyuk, L.; Martynyuk, L.; Ruzhitska, O.; Martynyuk, O.
Effect of the herbal combination Canephron N on diabetic nephropathy in patients with diabetes mellitus
Results of a comparative cohort study
J Altern Complement Med, 2014, 20(6), 472-478
Observational trial, Canephron N, Diabetes mellitus, Urinary tract, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nephropathy, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases
64 Sales, D.S.; Carmona, F.; Azevedo, B.C. de; Taleb-Contini, S.H.; Bartolomeu, A.C.D.; Honorato, F.B.; Martinez E.Z.; Soares Pereira, A.M.
Eugenia punicifolia (Kunth) DC. as an adjuvant treatment for type-2 diabetes mellitus
A non-controlled, pilot study
Phytother Res, 2014, 28(12), 1816-1821
Observational trial, Diabetes mellitus, Eugenia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Eugenia punicifolia
65 Huang, H.; Gao, Q.; Qiu, C.; Huang, B.; Fu, X.; Yao, J.; Liang, J.; Li, L.; Chen, L.; Tang, K.; Lin, L.; Lu, J.; Bi, Y.; Ning G.; Wen, J.; Lin, C.; Chen, G.
Associations of green tea and rock tea consumption with risk of impaired fasting glucose and impaired glucose tolerance in Chinese men and women
PLoS ONE, 2013, 8(11), e79124; (1-7)
Observational trial, Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Prevention, Metabolic diseases, Tea
66 Neerati, P.; Devde, R.; Gangi, A.K.
Evaluation of the effect of curcumin capsules on glyburide therapy in patients with type-2 diabetes mellitus
Phytother Res, 2014, 28(12), 1796-1800
Arzneimittelwechselwirkung, Observational trial, Curcuma, Curcuma longa, Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases
67 Neelakantan, N.; Narayanan, M.; Souza, R.J. de; Dam, R.M.
Effect of fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.) intake on glycemia
A meta-analysis of clinical trials
Nutr J, 2014, 13, 7; (1-11)
Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Herbs, Meta-analysis, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Trifolium, fenugreek
68 Jeong, S.K.; Park, H.J.; Park, B.D.; Kim, I.-H.
Effectiveness of topical Chia seed oil on pruritus of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients and healthy volunteers
Ann Dermatol, 2010, 22(2), 143-148
Observational trial, Diabetes mellitus, Urinary tract, Skin diseases, Itching, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Renal insufficiency, Oil, Phytomedicine, sage, Metabolic diseases, Salvia hispanica
69 Wang, B.
The therapeutic effect and possible harm of puerarin for treatment of stage III diabetic nephropathy
A meta-analysis
Altern Ther Health Med, 2015, 21(1), 36-44
Diabetes mellitus, Urinary tract, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Nephropathy, Phytomedicine, Pueraria, Pueraria lobata, Metabolic diseases
70 Nemes-Nagy, E.; Szocs-Molnár, T.; Dunca, I.; Balogh-Samarghitan, V.; Hobai, S.; Morar, R.; Pusta, D.L.; Craciun, E.C.
Effect of a dietary supplement containing blueberry and sea buckthorn concentrate on antioxidant capacity in type 1 diabetic children
Acta Physiol Hung, 2008, 95(4), 383-393
Antioxidants, Observational trial, Diabetes mellitus, Nutrition/diet, Hippophae rhamnoides, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Dietary supplementation, Pediatrics, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Vaccinium, blueberry, Hippophae
71 Linderborg, K.M.; Lehtonen, H.M.; Järvinen, R.; Viitanen, M.; Kallio, H.
The fibres and polyphenols in sea buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides) extraction residues delay postprandial lipemia
Int J Food Sci Nutr, 2012, 63(4), 483-490
Observational trial, Healthy probands, Hippophae rhamnoides, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Hippophae
72 Khanna, S.; Das, A.; Spieldenner, J.; Rink, C.; Roy, S.
Supplementation of a standardized extract form Phyllanthus emblica improves cardiovascular risk factors and platelet aggregation in overweight/class-1 obese adults
J Med Food, 2015, 18(4), 415-420
Observational trial, Nutrition/diet, Obesitiy, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Dietary supplementation, Phyllanthus, Phyllanthus emblica, Phytomedicine, Prevention, Metabolic diseases, Overweight
73 Desai, G.S.; Desai, S.V.; Gavaskar, R.S.; Mulabagal, V.; Wu, Y.; Mathews, S.T.
Blood glucose-lowering effect of T. procumbens L.
A pilot clinical study in individuals with type 2 diabetes
Phytother Res, 2015, 29(9), 1404-1411
Observational trial, Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Coat buttons
74 Zhu, Y.; Miao, Y.; Meng, Z.; Zhong, Y.
Effects of Vaccinium berries on serum lipids
A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
eCAM, 2015, Article ID 790329, (1-11)
Hypercholesterolemia, Hyperlipoproteinemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Vaccinium
75 Tresserra-Rimbau, A.; Medina-Remón, A.; Lamuela-Raventós, R.M.; Bulló, M.; Salas-Salvadó, J.; Corella, D.; Fitó, M.; Gea, A.; Gómez-Gracia, E.; Lapetra, J.; Arós, F.; Fiol, M.; Ros, E.; Serra-Maiem, L.; Pintó, X.; Muñoz, M.A.; Estruch, R.
Moderate red wine consumption is associated with a lower prevalence of the metabolic syndrome in the PREDIMED population
Br J Nutr, 2015, 113(Suppl 2), S121-S130
Observational trial, Nutrition/diet, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Metabolic syndrome, Phytomedicine, Prevention, Metabolic diseases, Vitis vinifera, Vitis
76 Kardum, N.; Petrović-Oggiano, G.; Takic, M.; Glibetić, N.; Zec, M.; Debeljak-Martacic, J.; Konić-Ristić, A.
Effects of glucomannan-enriched, aronia juice-based supplement on cellular antioxidant enzymes and membrane lipid status in subjects with abdominal obesity
Sci World J, 2014, Article ID 869250, (1-7)
Aronia, Observational trial, D-Mannose, Nutrition/diet, Obesitiy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Overweight
77 Turowski, J.B.; Pietrofesa, R.A.; Lawson, J.A.; Christofidou-Solmidou, M.; Hadjiliadis, D.
Flaxseed modulates inflammatory and oxidative stress biomarkers in cystic fibrosis
A pilot study
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2015, 15, 148; (1-14)
Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Linum usitatissimum, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Mucoviscidosis
78 Patti, A.M.; Al-Rasadi, K.; Katsiki, N.; Banerjee, Y.; Nikolic, D.; Vanella, L.; Giglio, R.V.; Giannone, V.A.; Montalto, G.; Rizzo, M.
Effect of a natural supplement containing Curcuma longa, Guggul, and chlorogenic acid in patients with metabolic syndrome
Angiology, 2015, 66(9), 856-861
Observational trial, Cammophora, Cammophora mukul, chlorogenic acid, Curcuma, Curcuma longa, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Metabolic syndrome, over-the-counter-medicines, Phytomedicine, milk thistle, Metabolic diseases
79 Stohs, S.J.; Kaats, G.R.; Preuss, H.G.
Safety and efficacy of banaba-Moringa oleifera-green coffee bean extracts and vitamin D3 in a sustained release weight management supplement
Phytother Res, 2016, 30(4), 681-688
Observational trial, Calciferol, Coffea, Obesitiy, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lagerstroemia speciosa, Moringa, Moringa oleifera, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Overweight
80 Talaei, M.; Lee, B.L.; Ong, C.N.; Dam, R.M. van; Yuan, J.M.; Koh, W.P.; Pan, A.
Urine phyto-oestrogen metabolites are not significantly associated with risk of type 2 diabetes
The Singapore Chinese health study
Br J Nutr, 2016, 115(9), 1607-1615
Observational trial, Diabetes mellitus, Nutrition/diet, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases
81 Rao, Y.; Vidyasagar, S.; Bairy, L.K.
A 45-day randomized, open-label, comparator study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of Zincovit tablets with grape seed extract (nutritional food supplement) in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus
Asian J Pharm Clin Res, 2016, 9(2), 220-222
Diabetes mellitus, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Minerals, Dietary supplementation, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Vitamins, Zincovit
82 Katare, C.; Saxena, S.; Agrawal, S.; Prasad, G.B.K.S.
Alleviation of diabetes induced dyslipidemia by Lagenaria siceraria fruit extract in human type 2 diabetes
J Herbal Med, 2013, 3, 1-8
Observational trial, Diabetes mellitus, Dyslipidämie, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lagenaria siceraria, Phytomedicine, Juice/distillate, Metabolic diseases, Lagenaria
83 Alkerwi, A.; Sauvageot, N.; Crichton, G.E.; Elias, M.F.; Stranges, S.
Daily chocolate consumption is inversely associated with insulin resistance and liver enzymes in the Observation of Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Luxembourg study
Br J Nutr, 2016, 115(9), 1661-1668
Observational trial, Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Theobroma cacao
84 Phimarn, W.; Wichalyo, K.; Silpsavikul, K.; Sungthong, B.; Saramunee, K.
A meta-analysis of efficacy of Morus alba Linn. to improve blood glucose and lipid profile
Eur J Nutr, 2017, 56(4), 1509-1521
Diabetes mellitus, Hypercholesterolemia, Hyperlipoproteinemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Morus, Morus alba, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases
85 Satija, A.; Bhupathiraju, S.N.; Rimm, E.B.; Spiegelman, D.; Chiuve, S.E.; Borgi, L.; Willett, W.C.; Manson, J.E.; Sun, Q.; Hu, F.B.
Plant-based dietary patterns and icidence of type 2 diabetes in US men and women
Results from three prospective cohort studies
PLoS Med, 2016, 13(6), e1002039; (1-18)
Observational trial, Diabetes mellitus, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Cohort study
86 Wei, X.; Wang, C.; Hao, S.; Song, H.; Yang, L.
The therapeutic effect of berberine in the treatment of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
A meta-analysis
eCAM, 2016, Article ID 3593951, (1-9)
Berberis vulgaris, Coptis, Fatty liver, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Phellodendron, Phellodendron chinensis, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
87 Dick, W.R.; Fletcher, E.A.; Shah, S.A.
Reduction of fasting blood glucose and hemoglobin A1c using oral aloe vera
A meta-analysis
J Altern Complement Med, 2016, 22(6), 450-457
Aloe, Aloe vera, Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases
88 Banerji, S.; Banerjee, S.
A formulation of grape seed, Indian gooseberry, turmeric and fenugreek helps controlling type 2 diabetes mellitus in advanced-stage patients
Eur J Integr Med, 2016, 8(5), 645-653
Observational trial, Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Plantabetics
89 Buzzi, M.; Freitas, F. de; Winter, M.
A prospective, descriptive study to assess the clinical benefits of using Calendula officinalis hydroglycolic extract for the topical treatment of diabetic foot ulcers
Ostomy Wound Manage, 2016, 62(3), 8-24
Observational trial, marigold, Diabetes mellitus, Ulcer, Skin diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases
90 Zarvandi, N.; Rakhshandeh, H.; Abazari, M.; Shafiee-Nick, R.; Ghorbani, A.
Safety and efficacy of a polyherbal formulation for the management of dyslipidemia and hyperglycemia in patients with advanced-stage of type-2 diabetes
Biomed Pharmacother, 2017, 89, 69-75
Allium, Allium sativum, Aloe, Aloe vera, Observational trial, Diabetes mellitus, Hypercholesterolemia, Hyperlipoproteinemia, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nigella sativa, Phytomedicine, Plantago, Metabolic diseases, Trifolium, fenugreek
91 Alvarado, J.; Schoenlau, F.; Leschot, A.; Salgad, A.M.; Vigil Portales, P.
Delphinol® standardized maqui berry extract significantly lowers blood glucose and improves blood lipid profile in prediabetic individuals in three-month clinical trial
Panminerva Med, 2016, 58(3 Suppl 1), 1-6
Aristolochia, Observational trial, Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, maqui berry, Delphinol
92 Lee, J.-H.; Chung, Y.S. Lee, Y.D.
The effect of Korean traditional alternative medicine products on thyroid function level in post-total thyreoidectomy patients
A pilot study
Korean J Clin Oncol, 2017, 13, 39-42
Observational trial, Hypothyreodism, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Retrospective design, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Korean Medicine
93 Tshongo Muhindo, C.; Ahn, S.A.; Rousseau, M.F.; Dierckxsens, Y.; Hermans, M.P.
Efficacy and safety of a combination of red yeast rice and olive extract in hypercholesterolemic patients with and without statin-associated myalgia
Complement Ther Med, 2017, 35, 140-144
Observational trial, Hypercholesterolemia, Hyperlipoproteinemia, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, red yeast rice, olive, green, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Olea
94 Zhong, S.; Fan, Y.; Yan, Q.; Fan, X.; Wu, B.; Han, Y.; Zhang, Y.; Chen, Y.; Zhang, H.; Niu, J.
The therapeutic effect of silymarin in the treatment of nonalcoholic fatty disease
A meta-analysis (PRISMA) of randomized control trials
Medicine, 2017, 96(49), e9061; (1-7)
Fatty liver, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Phytomedicine, milk thistle, Metabolic diseases
95 Habanova, M.; Saraiva, J.A.; Haban, M.; Schwarzova, M.; Chlebo, P.; Predna, L.; Gazo, J.; Wyka, J.
Intake of bilberries (Vaccinium myrtillus L.) reduced risk factors for cardiovascular disease by inducing favorable changes in lipoprotein profiles
Nutr Res, 2016, 36(12), 1415-1422
Observational trial, Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Hyperlipoproteinemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Prevention, Metabolic diseases, Vaccinium, blueberry
96 Grosso, G.; Stepaniak, U.; Micek, A.; Kozela, M.; Stefler, D.; Bobak, M.; Pajak, A.
Dietary polyphenol intake and risk of type 2 diabetes in the Polish arm of the Health, Alcohol and Psychosocial factors in Eastern Europe (HAPIEE) study
Br J Nutr, 2017, 118(1), 60-68
Observational trial, Diabetes mellitus, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases
97 Khan, M.M.; Tran, B.Q.; Jang, Y.-J.; Park, S.-H.; Fondrie, W.E.; Chowdhury, K.; Yoon, S.H.; Goodlett, D.R.; Chae, S.-W.; Chae, H.-J.; Seo, S.-Y.; Goo, Y.A.
Assessment of the therapeutic potential of Persimmon leaf extract on prediabetic subjects
Mol Cells, 2017, 40(7), 466-475
Observational trial, Diabetes mellitus, Diospyros, Diospyros kaki, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases
98 Chaves, G.; Britez, N.; Oviedo, G.; Gonzalez, G.; Italiano, C.; Blanes, M.; Sandoval, G.; Mereles, D.
Heavy drinkers of Ilex paraguariensis beverages show lower lipid profiles but higher body weight
Phytother Res, 2018, 32(6), 1030–1038
Observational trial, Ilex, Ilex paraguariensis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Tea, Overweight
99 Peron, G.; Santarossa, D.; Voinovich, D.; Dall'Acqua, S.; Sut, S.
Urine metabolomics shows an induction of fatty acids metabolism in healthy adult volunteers after supplementation with green coffee (Coffea robusta L.) bean extract
Phytomed, 2018, 38, 74-83
Observational trial, Coffea, Obesitiy, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Overweight, Coffea robusta
100 Algenstaedt, P.; Stumpenhagen, A.; Westendorf, J.
The effect of Morinda citrifolia L. fruit juice on the blood sugar level and other serum parameters in patients with diabetes type 2
eCAM, 2018, Article ID 3565427, (1-10)
Observational trial, Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Morinda, Morinda citrifolia, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases