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Linde, K.; Ramirez, G.; Mulrow, C.D.; Pauls, A.; Weidenhammer, W.; Melchart, D.
St John's wort for depression - an overview and meta-analysis of randomised clinical trials
BMJ, 1996, 313, 253-258
St John's wort for depression - an overview and meta-analysis of randomised clinical trials
BMJ, 1996, 313, 253-258
Depression, Hypericum, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Phytomedicine, Mental diseases
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Wilt, T.J.; Ishani, A.; Stark, G.; McDonald, R.; Lau, J.; Mulrow, C.
Saw palmetto extracts for treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia
A systematic review
JAMA, 1998, 280(18), 1604-1609
Saw palmetto extracts for treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia
A systematic review
JAMA, 1998, 280(18), 1604-1609
Urinary tract, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Prostatic enlargement (benign), Sabal serrulata, Systematic review
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Pittler, M.H.; Ernst, E.
Artemether for severe malaria
A meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials
Clin Infect Dis, 1999, 28, 597-601
Artemether for severe malaria
A meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials
Clin Infect Dis, 1999, 28, 597-601
Artemisia, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Malaria, Meta-analysis, Phytomedicine, Traditional Chinese medicine
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Melchart, D.; Linde, K.; Fischer, P.; Kaesmayr, J.
Echinacea for preventing and treating the common cold
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2000, 1(CD000530), 1-15
Echinacea for preventing and treating the common cold
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2000, 1(CD000530), 1-15
Respiratory diseases, Echinacea, Common cold, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Prevention, Systematic review
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Linde, K.; Mulrow, C.D.
St John's wort for depression
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2000, 1(CD000448), 1-17
St John's wort for depression
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2000, 1(CD000448), 1-17
Depression, Hypericum, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Mental diseases, Systematic review
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Pittler, M.H.; Ernst, E.
The Efficacy of Ginkgo biloba Extract for Intermittent Claudication. A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials
Evidence-Based Complementary Medicine: International Congress on Clinical Research and Quality Management in Complementary Medicine, Munich, April 6 to 8, 2000
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2000, 7(1), 49 (Abstract)
The Efficacy of Ginkgo biloba Extract for Intermittent Claudication. A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials
Evidence-Based Complementary Medicine: International Congress on Clinical Research and Quality Management in Complementary Medicine, Munich, April 6 to 8, 2000
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2000, 7(1), 49 (Abstract)
Ginkgo, Cardiovascular diseases, Claudication, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Phytomedicine
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Pittler, M.H.; Ernst, E.
The Efficacy of Kava Extracts for Anxiety. A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Evidence-Based Complementary Medicine: International Congress on Clinical Research and Quality Management in Complementary Medicine, Munich, April 6 to 8, 2000
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2000, 7(1), 49-50 (Abstract)
The Efficacy of Kava Extracts for Anxiety. A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Evidence-Based Complementary Medicine: International Congress on Clinical Research and Quality Management in Complementary Medicine, Munich, April 6 to 8, 2000
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2000, 7(1), 49-50 (Abstract)
Anxiety, Kava, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Phytomedicine, Piper, Mental diseases, Review (CR)
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Stevinson, C.; Ernst, E.
Valerian for insomnia
A systematic review of randomized clinical trials
Sleep Med, 2000, 1, 91-99
Valerian for insomnia
A systematic review of randomized clinical trials
Sleep Med, 2000, 1, 91-99
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Mental diseases, Sleep disorders, Systematic review, Valeriana
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Berthold, H.K.; Sudhop, T.
Garlic Preparations for Prevention of Atherosclerosis
Curr Opinion Lipidol, 1998, 9, 565-569
Garlic Preparations for Prevention of Atherosclerosis
Curr Opinion Lipidol, 1998, 9, 565-569
Allium, Allium sativum, Arteriosclerosis, Basic Research, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Prevention, Systematic review
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Pittler, M.H.; Ernst, E.
Ginkgo biloba extract for the treatment of intermittent claudication
A meta-analysis of randomized trials
Am J Med, 2000, 108, 276-281
Ginkgo biloba extract for the treatment of intermittent claudication
A meta-analysis of randomized trials
Am J Med, 2000, 108, 276-281
Ginkgo, Cardiovascular diseases, Claudication, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Phytomedicine
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Schneider, B.
Ginkgo-biloba-Extrakt bei peripheren arteriellen Verschlußkrankheiten
Meta-Analyse von kontrollierten Studien
Arzneim Forsch, 1992, 42(I)(4), 428-436
Ginkgo-biloba-Extrakt bei peripheren arteriellen Verschlußkrankheiten
Meta-Analyse von kontrollierten Studien
Arzneim Forsch, 1992, 42(I)(4), 428-436
Occlusive arterial disease, Ginkgo, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Phytomedicine
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Hopfenmüller, W.
Nachweis der therapeutischen Wirksamkeit eines Ginkgo biloba-Spezialextraktes
Meta-Analyse von 11 klinischen Studien bei Patienten mit Hirnleistungsstörungen im Alter
Arzneim Forsch, 1994, 44(II)(9), 1005-1013
Nachweis der therapeutischen Wirksamkeit eines Ginkgo biloba-Spezialextraktes
Meta-Analyse von 11 klinischen Studien bei Patienten mit Hirnleistungsstörungen im Alter
Arzneim Forsch, 1994, 44(II)(9), 1005-1013
Geriatrics, Ginkgo, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Nervous system, Phytomedicine, Cerebral nervous system
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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
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
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Morse, P.F.; Horrobin, D.F.; Manku, M.S.; Stewart, J.C.M.; Allen, R.; Littlewood, S.; Wright, S.; Burton, J.; Gould, D.J.; Holt, P.J.; Jansen, C.T.; Mattila, L.; Meigel, W.; Dettke, T.; Wexler, D.; Guenther, L.; Bordoni, A.; Patrizi, A.
Meta-analysis of placebo-controlled studies of the efficacy of Epogam in the treatment of atopic eczema
Relationship between plasma essential fatty acid changes and clinical response
Brit J Dermatol, 1989, 121, 75-90
Meta-analysis of placebo-controlled studies of the efficacy of Epogam in the treatment of atopic eczema
Relationship between plasma essential fatty acid changes and clinical response
Brit J Dermatol, 1989, 121, 75-90
Skin diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Neurodermitis, Oenothera, Phytomedicine
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Budeiri, D.; Li Wan Po, A.; Dornan, J.C.
Is evening primrose oil of value in the treatment of premenstrual syndrome?
Controlled Clin Trials, 1996, 17, 60-68
Is evening primrose oil of value in the treatment of premenstrual syndrome?
Controlled Clin Trials, 1996, 17, 60-68
Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Oenothera, Phytomedicine, Premenstrual syndrome, Systematic review
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Silagy, C.A.; Neil, A.
Garlic as a lipid lowering agent
A meta-analysis
J Royal College Phys London, 1994, 28(1), 39-45
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
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Kleijnen, J.; Knipschild, J.; Riet, G. ter
Garlic, onions and cardiovascular risk factors
A review of the evidence from human experiments with emphasis on commercially available preparations
Brit J Clin Pharmacol, 1989, 28, 535-544
Garlic, onions and cardiovascular risk factors
A review of the evidence from human experiments with emphasis on commercially available preparations
Brit J Clin Pharmacol, 1989, 28, 535-544
Allium, Allium sativum, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Systematic review
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Kleijnen, J.; Knipschild, P.
Ginkgo biloba for cerebral insufficiency
Brit J Clin Pharmacol, 1992, 34, 352-358
Ginkgo biloba for cerebral insufficiency
Brit J Clin Pharmacol, 1992, 34, 352-358
Ginkgo, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Phytomedicine, Systematic review, Cerebral nervous system
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Huntley, A.L.; Ernst, E.
Herbal medicines for asthma
A systematic review
Thorax, 2000, 55, 925-929
Herbal medicines for asthma
A systematic review
Thorax, 2000, 55, 925-929
Asthma, Respiratory diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Systematic review
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Ernst, E.; Pittler, M.H.
Efficacy of ginger for nausea and vomiting
A systematic review of randomized clinical trials
Brit J Anaesthesia, 2000, 84(3), 367-371
Efficacy of ginger for nausea and vomiting
A systematic review of randomized clinical trials
Brit J Anaesthesia, 2000, 84(3), 367-371
Vomiting, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Phytomedicine, Systematic review, Sickness, ginger
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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
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
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Cooke, B.; Ernst, E.
Aromatherapy
A systematic review
Brit J Gen Pract, 2000, 50, 493-496
Aromatherapy
A systematic review
Brit J Gen Pract, 2000, 50, 493-496
Aromatherapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Systematic review
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Pittler, M.H.; Ernst, E.
Efficacy of kava extract for treating anxiety
Systematic review and meta-analysis
J Clin Psychopharm, 2000, 20(1), 84-89
Efficacy of kava extract for treating anxiety
Systematic review and meta-analysis
J Clin Psychopharm, 2000, 20(1), 84-89
Anxiety, Kava, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Phytomedicine, Piper, Mental diseases, Systematic review
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Linde, K.; Riet, G. ter; Hondras, M.; Vickers, A.J.; Saller, R.; Melchart, D.
Systematic reviews of complementary therapies - an annotated bibliography
Part 2: Herbal medicine
BMC Complement Altern Med , 2001, 1(5), 1-12 (Internet; Bibliographie)
Systematic reviews of complementary therapies - an annotated bibliography
Part 2: Herbal medicine
BMC Complement Altern Med , 2001, 1(5), 1-12 (Internet; Bibliographie)
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Systematic review
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Long, L.; Ernst, E.
Herbal medicines for the treatment of osteoarthritis
A systematic review
Rheumatol, 2001, 40, 779-793
Herbal medicines for the treatment of osteoarthritis
A systematic review
Rheumatol, 2001, 40, 779-793
Arthritis, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Systematic review
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Jepson, R.G.; Mihaljevic, L.; Craig, J.
Cranberries for preventing urinary tract infections
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2006, 2(CD001321), 1-19
Cranberries for preventing urinary tract infections
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2006, 2(CD001321), 1-19
Urinary tract, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Systematic review, Vaccinium, cowberry
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Ackermann, R.T.; Mulrow, C.D.; Ramirez, G.; Gardner, C.D.; Morbidoni, L.; Lawrence, V.A.
Garlic shows promise for improving some cardiovascular risk factors
Arch Intern Med, 2001, 161, 813-824
Garlic shows promise for improving some cardiovascular risk factors
Arch Intern Med, 2001, 161, 813-824
Allium, Allium sativum, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Prevention, Systematic review
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Kamat, A.M.; Lamm, D.L.
Chemoprevention of Urological Cancer
J Urol, 1999, 161(6), 1748-1760
Chemoprevention of Urological Cancer
J Urol, 1999, 161(6), 1748-1760
Bladder cancer, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Phytomedicine, Prevention, Prostate cancer, Systematic review
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Pirani, J.F.
The Effects of Phytotherapeutic Agents on Prostate Cancer
An Overview of Recent Clinical Trials of PC SPES
Urology, 2001, 58(2A), 36-38
The Effects of Phytotherapeutic Agents on Prostate Cancer
An Overview of Recent Clinical Trials of PC SPES
Urology, 2001, 58(2A), 36-38
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, PC-SPES, Phytomedicine, Prostate cancer, Systematic review
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Ang-Lee, M.K.; Moss, J.; Yuan, C.S.
Herbal medicines and perioperative care
JAMA, 2001, 286(2), 208-216
Herbal medicines and perioperative care
JAMA, 2001, 286(2), 208-216
Surgery, Diagnostics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Practice, Systematic review
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Saller, R.; Iten, F.; Reichling, J.
Dyspeptische Beschwerden und Phytotherapie - eine Übersicht über traditionelle und moderne Phytotherapeutika
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2001, 8(5), 263-273
Dyspeptische Beschwerden und Phytotherapie - eine Übersicht über traditionelle und moderne Phytotherapeutika
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2001, 8(5), 263-273
Dyspepsia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Phytomedicine, Practice, Systematic review, Overview
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Glazier, M.G.; Bowman, M.A.
A review of the evidence for the use of phyto-estrogens as a replacement for traditional oestrogen replacement therapy
Arch Intern Med, 2001, 161, 1161-1172
A review of the evidence for the use of phyto-estrogens as a replacement for traditional oestrogen replacement therapy
Arch Intern Med, 2001, 161, 1161-1172
Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Menopause, Phytomedicine, Systematic review
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Giles, J.T.; Palat, C.T.; Chien, S.H.; Chang, Z.G.; Kennedy, D.T.
Evaluation of Echinacea for treatment of the common cold
Pharmacother, 2000, 20, 690-697
Evaluation of Echinacea for treatment of the common cold
Pharmacother, 2000, 20, 690-697
Respiratory diseases, Echinacea, Common cold, Immunomodulation, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Systematic review
34
Whiskey, E.; Werneke, U.; Taylor, D.
A systematic review and meta-analysis of Hypericum perforatum in depression
A comprehensive clinical review
Int Clin Psychopharmacol, 2001, 16, 239-252
A systematic review and meta-analysis of Hypericum perforatum in depression
A comprehensive clinical review
Int Clin Psychopharmacol, 2001, 16, 239-252
Depression, St John's wort, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Phytomedicine, Mental diseases, Systematic review
35
Fugh-Berman, A.; Ernst, E.
Herb-drug interactions
Review and assessment of report reliability
Brit J Clin Pharmacol, 2001, 52, 587-595
Herb-drug interactions
Review and assessment of report reliability
Brit J Clin Pharmacol, 2001, 52, 587-595
Arzneimittelwechselwirkung, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Systematic review
36
Huntley, A.L.; Ernst, E.
A systematic review of plant-based products for the treatment of menopausal symptoms
FACT, 2002, 7(1), 96 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)
A systematic review of plant-based products for the treatment of menopausal symptoms
FACT, 2002, 7(1), 96 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)
Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Menopause, Phytomedicine, Systematic review
37
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 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
38
Lake, J.
Psychotropic Medications From Natural Products: A Review of Promising Research and Recommendations
Altern Ther Health Med, 2000, 6(3), 36-60
Psychotropic Medications From Natural Products: A Review of Promising Research and Recommendations
Altern Ther Health Med, 2000, 6(3), 36-60
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Pharmaceutics, Phytomedicine, Mental diseases, Systematic review
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Katiyar, S.K.; Ahmad, N.; Mukhtar, H.
Green tea and Skin
Arch Dermatol, 2000, 136, 989-994
Green tea and Skin
Arch Dermatol, 2000, 136, 989-994
Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Skin diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Systematic review, Tea
40
Liu, J.; Lin, H.; McIntosh, H.
Genus phyllanthus for chronic hepatitis B virus infection
A systematic review
J Viral Hepatitis, 2001, 8, 358-366
Genus phyllanthus for chronic hepatitis B virus infection
A systematic review
J Viral Hepatitis, 2001, 8, 358-366
Hepatitis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Meta-analysis, Phyllanthus, Phytomedicine
41
McKenna, D.J.; Jones, K.; Humphrey, S.; Hughes, K.
Black Cohosh: Efficacy, Safety, and Use in Clinical and Preclinical Applications
Altern Ther Health Med, 2001, 7(3), 93-100
Black Cohosh: Efficacy, Safety, and Use in Clinical and Preclinical Applications
Altern Ther Health Med, 2001, 7(3), 93-100
Black cohosh, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Systematic review, Wirkungsspektrum, Arzneimittelsicherheit
42
McKenna, D.J.; Jones, K.; Hughes, K.
Efficacy, Safety, and Use of Gingko Biloba in Clinical and Preclinical Applications
Altern Ther Health Med, 2001, 7(5), 70-90
Efficacy, Safety, and Use of Gingko Biloba in Clinical and Preclinical Applications
Altern Ther Health Med, 2001, 7(5), 70-90
Ginkgo, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Monograph, Phytomedicine, Systematic review, Wirkungsspektrum, Arzneimittelsicherheit
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Hautkappe, M.; Roizen, M.F.; Toledano, A.; Roth, S.; Jeffries, J.A.; Ostermeier, A.M.
Review of the effectiveness of capsaicin for painful cutaneous disorders and neural dysfunction
Clin J Pain, 1998, 14(2), 97-106
Review of the effectiveness of capsaicin for painful cutaneous disorders and neural dysfunction
Clin J Pain, 1998, 14(2), 97-106
Capsicum, Inflammation, Urinary tract, Urinary tract infection, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Nervous system, Phytomedicine
44
Shapiro, K.; Gong, W.C.
Natural products used for diabetes
J Am Pharm Assoc, 2002, 42, 217-226
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
45
Thompson Coon, J.; Ernst, E.
Systematic review: herbal medicinal products for non-ulcer dyspepsia
Aliment Pharmacol Ther, 2002, 16, 1689-1699
Systematic review: herbal medicinal products for non-ulcer dyspepsia
Aliment Pharmacol Ther, 2002, 16, 1689-1699
Dyspepsia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Phytomedicine, Systematic review
46
Pittler, M.H.; Ernst, E.
Kava extract versus placebo for treating anxiety
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2003, 1(CD003383), 1-14
Kava extract versus placebo for treating anxiety
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2003, 1(CD003383), 1-14
Anxiety, Kava, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Mental diseases, Systematic review
47
Jacobs, B.P.; Dennehy, C.; Ramirez, G.; Sapp, J.; Lawrence, V.A.
Milk thistle for the treatment of liver disease
A systematic review and meta-analysis
Am J Med, 2002, 113(6), 506-515
Milk thistle for the treatment of liver disease
A systematic review and meta-analysis
Am J Med, 2002, 113(6), 506-515
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Liver, Gastrointestinal tract, Meta-analysis, Phytomedicine, milk thistle, Systematic review
48
Saller, R.; Meier, R.; Brignoli, R.
The use of Silymarin in the treatment of liver diseases
Drugs, 2001, 61(14), 2035-2063
The use of Silymarin in the treatment of liver diseases
Drugs, 2001, 61(14), 2035-2063
Basic Research, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Liver, Gastrointestinal tract, Phytomedicine, milk thistle, Systematic review, Toxicology
49
Stevinson, C.; Huntley, A.; Ernst, E.
A systematic review of the safety of kava extract in the treatment of anxiety
Drug Safety, 2002, 25(4), 251-261
A systematic review of the safety of kava extract in the treatment of anxiety
Drug Safety, 2002, 25(4), 251-261
Anxiety, Kava, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Piper, Mental diseases, Systematic review, Adverse effect
50
Borrelli, F.; Ernst, E.
Cimicifuga racemosa: a systematic review of its clinical efficacy
Eur J Clin Pharmacol, 2002, 58, 235-241
Cimicifuga racemosa: a systematic review of its clinical efficacy
Eur J Clin Pharmacol, 2002, 58, 235-241
Black cohosh, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Menopause, Phytomedicine, Systematic review
51
Canter, P.H.; Ernst, E.
Ginkgo biloba: A smart drug?
A systematic review of controlled trials of the cognitive effects of ginkgo biloba extracts in healthy people
Psychopharmacol Bull, 2002, 36(3), 108-123
Ginkgo biloba: A smart drug?
A systematic review of controlled trials of the cognitive effects of ginkgo biloba extracts in healthy people
Psychopharmacol Bull, 2002, 36(3), 108-123
Dementia, Healthy probands, Ginkgo, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Phytomedicine, Systematic review
52
Kronenberg, F.; Fugh-Berman, A.
Complementary and alternative medicine for menopausal symptoms
A review of randomized, controlled trials
Ann Intern Med, 2002, 137, 805-813
Complementary and alternative medicine for menopausal symptoms
A review of randomized, controlled trials
Ann Intern Med, 2002, 137, 805-813
Acupuncture, Nutrition/diet, Gynaecology, Climacteric, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Menopause, Mind-body medicine, Phytomedicine, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
53
Moore, O.A.; Smith, L.A.; Campbell, F.; Seers, K.; McQuay, H.J.; Moore, R.A.
Systematic review of the use of honey as a wound dressing
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2001, 1(2), 1-6 (Internet)
Systematic review of the use of honey as a wound dressing
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2001, 1(2), 1-6 (Internet)
Skin diseases, Honey, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Systematic review, Burn, Wound healing
54
Barrett, B.
Medicinal properties of Echinacea: A critical review
Phytomed, 2003, 10(1), 66-86
Medicinal properties of Echinacea: A critical review
Phytomed, 2003, 10(1), 66-86
Echinacea, Echinacea purpurea, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Systematic review
55
Boyle, P.; Robertson, C.; Lowe, F.; Roehrborn, C.
Meta-analysis of clinical trials of permixon in the treatment of symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia
Urology, 2000, 55(4), 533-539
Meta-analysis of clinical trials of permixon in the treatment of symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia
Urology, 2000, 55(4), 533-539
Urinary tract, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Phytomedicine, Prostatic enlargement (benign), Sabal serrulata
56
Ernst, E.
Kombucha: A Systematic Review of the Clinical Evidence
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2003, 10(2), 85-87
Kombucha: A Systematic Review of the Clinical Evidence
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2003, 10(2), 85-87
Clinical research, Kombucha, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Systematic review
57
Linde, K.; Riet, G. ter; Hondras, M.; Vickers, A.; Saller, R.; Melchart, D.
Systematic Reviews of Herbal Medicines - an Annotated Bibliography
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2003, 10(suppl1), 17-27
Systematic Reviews of Herbal Medicines - an Annotated Bibliography
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2003, 10(suppl1), 17-27
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Phytomedicine, Systematic review
58
Hofmann, D.; Hecker, M.; Völp, A.
Efficacy of dry extract of ivy leaves in children with bronchial asthma - a review of randomized controlled trials
Phytomed, 2003, 10(2-3), 213-220
Efficacy of dry extract of ivy leaves in children with bronchial asthma - a review of randomized controlled trials
Phytomed, 2003, 10(2-3), 213-220
Asthma, Respiratory diseases, Hedera, Hedera helix, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Pediatrics, Phytomedicine, Systematic review
59
Silagy, C.A.; Neil, H.A.W.
A meta-analysis of the effect of garlic on blood pressure
J Hypertens, 1994, 12, 463-468
A meta-analysis of the effect of garlic on blood pressure
J Hypertens, 1994, 12, 463-468
Allium, Allium sativum, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Phytomedicine, Systematic review
60
Kasper, S.; Dienel, A.
Cluster analysis of symptoms during antidepressant treatment with Hypericum extract in mildly to moderately depressed out-patients
A meta-analysis of data from three randomized, placebo-controlled trials
Psychopharmacol, 2002, 164, 301-308
Cluster analysis of symptoms during antidepressant treatment with Hypericum extract in mildly to moderately depressed out-patients
A meta-analysis of data from three randomized, placebo-controlled trials
Psychopharmacol, 2002, 164, 301-308
Chemistry, Cluster, Depression, St John's wort, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Physical Chemistry, Phytomedicine, Mental diseases
61
Kienle, G.S.; Berrino, F.; Büssing, A.; Portalupi, E.; Rosenzweig, S.; Kiene, H.
Mistletoe in cancer
A systematic review on controlled clinical trials
Eur J Med Res, 2003, 8, 109-119
Mistletoe in cancer
A systematic review on controlled clinical trials
Eur J Med Res, 2003, 8, 109-119
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Mistletoe therapy, Phytomedicine, Systematic review, Viscum, Viscum album
62
Soeken, K.L.; Miller, S.A.; Ernst, E.
Herbal medicines for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis
A systematic review
Rheumatol, 2003, 42, 652-659
Herbal medicines for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis
A systematic review
Rheumatol, 2003, 42, 652-659
Arthritis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Systematic review
63
Pittler, M.H.; Schmidt, K.; Ernst, E.
Hawthorn extract for treating chronic heart failure
Meta-analysis of randomized trials
Am J Med, 2003, 114, 665-674
Hawthorn extract for treating chronic heart failure
Meta-analysis of randomized trials
Am J Med, 2003, 114, 665-674
Crataegus, Cardiovascular diseases, Heart failure, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Phytomedicine
64
Martin, K.W.; Ernst, E.
Antiviral agents from plants and herbs
A systematic review
Antivir Ther, 2003, 8, 77-90
Antiviral agents from plants and herbs
A systematic review
Antivir Ther, 2003, 8, 77-90
Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Systematic review, Viruses
65
Chrubasik, S.; Conradt, C.; Black, A.
The quality of clinical trials with Harpagophytum procumbens
Phytomed, 2003, 10(6-7), 613-623
The quality of clinical trials with Harpagophytum procumbens
Phytomed, 2003, 10(6-7), 613-623
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Harpagophytum, Harpagophytum procumbens, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Pain, Systematic review
66
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
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
67
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
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
68
Ernst, E.
Cardiovascular adverse effects of herbal medicines: A systematic review of the recent literature
Can J Cardiol, 2003, 19(7), 818-827
Cardiovascular adverse effects of herbal medicines: A systematic review of the recent literature
Can J Cardiol, 2003, 19(7), 818-827
Case report, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Practice, Systematic review, Adverse effect
69
Hammerness, P.; Brasch, E.; Ulbricht, E.; Barrette, E.P.; Foppa, I.; Basch, S.; Bent, S.; Boon, H.; Ernst, E.
St. John's wort: A systematic review of adverse effects and drug interactions for the consultation psychiatrist
Psychosomatics, 2003, 44(4), 271-282
St. John's wort: A systematic review of adverse effects and drug interactions for the consultation psychiatrist
Psychosomatics, 2003, 44(4), 271-282
Anxiety, Arzneimittelwechselwirkung, Depression, Hypericum, St John's wort, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Mental diseases, Systematic review, Adverse effect
70
Gagnier, J.J.; Chrubasik, S.; Manheimer, E.
Harpagophytum procumbens for osteoarthritis and low back pain
A systematic review
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2004, 4, (1-10) (Internet)
Harpagophytum procumbens for osteoarthritis and low back pain
A systematic review
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2004, 4, (1-10) (Internet)
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Harpagophytum, Harpagophytum procumbens, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Back pain (non-specific), Systematic review
71
Soeken, K.L.
Selected CAM Therapies for Arthritis-Related Pain:
The Evidence from Systematic Reviews
Clin J Pain, 2004, 20(1), 13-18
Selected CAM Therapies for Arthritis-Related Pain:
The Evidence from Systematic Reviews
Clin J Pain, 2004, 20(1), 13-18
Acupuncture, Arthritis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Homeopathy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
72
Jones, K.
Review of "Sangre de Drago" (Croton lechleri) - a south american tree sap in the treatment of diarrhea, inflammation, insect bites, viral infections, and wounds: traditional uses to clinical research
J Altern Complement Med, 2003, 9(6), 877-896
Review of "Sangre de Drago" (Croton lechleri) - a south american tree sap in the treatment of diarrhea, inflammation, insect bites, viral infections, and wounds: traditional uses to clinical research
J Altern Complement Med, 2003, 9(6), 877-896
Croton, Croton lechleri, Diarrhoeal disorder, Inflammation, Ethnomedicine, Basic Research, Skin diseases, Infections, Insect stings/bites, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Pharmacology, Phytomedicine, Systematic review, Viruses, Wound healing
73
Ernst, E.; Schmidt, K.; Steuer-Vogt, M.K.
Mistletoe for cancer?
A systematic review for randomised clinical trials
Int J Cancer, 2003, 107, 262-267
Mistletoe for cancer?
A systematic review for randomised clinical trials
Int J Cancer, 2003, 107, 262-267
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Mistletoe therapy, Phytomedicine, Systematic review, Viscum, Viscum album
74
Mason, L.; Moore, R.A.; Derry, S.; Edwards, J.E.; McQuay, H.J.
Systematic review of topical capsaicin for the treatment of chronic pain
BMJ, 2004, 328, (1-5) (Internet)
Systematic review of topical capsaicin for the treatment of chronic pain
BMJ, 2004, 328, (1-5) (Internet)
Capsicum, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Pain, Systematic review
75
Canter, P.H.; Ernst, E.
Anthocyanosides of Vaccinium myrtillus (bilberry) for night vision
A systematic review of placebo-controlled trials
Surv Ophthalmol, 2004, 49(1), 38-50
Anthocyanosides of Vaccinium myrtillus (bilberry) for night vision
A systematic review of placebo-controlled trials
Surv Ophthalmol, 2004, 49(1), 38-50
Eye diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Systematic review, Vaccinium, blueberry
76
Thompson Coon, J.; Ernst, E.
Andrographis paniculata in the treatment of upper respiratory tract infections
A systematic review of safety and efficacy
Planta Med, 2004, 70(4), 293-298
Andrographis paniculata in the treatment of upper respiratory tract infections
A systematic review of safety and efficacy
Planta Med, 2004, 70(4), 293-298
Andrographis paniculata, Respiratory diseases, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Systematic review
77
Huntley, A.L.; Ernst, E.
Soy for the treatment of perimenopausal symptoms
A systematic review
Maturitas, 2004, 47, 1-9
Soy for the treatment of perimenopausal symptoms
A systematic review
Maturitas, 2004, 47, 1-9
Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Menopause, Phaseolus, Phaseolus max, Phytomedicine, Systematic review
78
Mills, E.; Montori, V.; Wu, P.; Gallicano, K.; Clarke, M.; Guyatt, G.
Interaction of St John's wort with conventional drugs
Systematic review of clinical trials
BMJ, 2004, 329, 27-30
Interaction of St John's wort with conventional drugs
Systematic review of clinical trials
BMJ, 2004, 329, 27-30
Arzneimittelwechselwirkung, Hypericum, St John's wort, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Pharmaceutics, Phytomedicine, Systematic review
79
Raz, R.; Chazan, B.; Dan, M.
Cranberry juice and urinary tract infection
Clin Infect Dis, 2004, 38(10), 1413-1419
Cranberry juice and urinary tract infection
Clin Infect Dis, 2004, 38(10), 1413-1419
Urinary tract, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Systematic review, Vaccinium, cranberry
80
Birks, J.; Grimley Evans, J.
Ginkgo Biloba for cognitive impairment and dementia
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2002, 4(CD003120), 1-70
Ginkgo Biloba for cognitive impairment and dementia
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2002, 4(CD003120), 1-70
Dementia, Ginkgo, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Phytomedicine, Systematic review
81
Borrelli, F.; Capasso, R.; Russo, A.; Ernst, E.
Systematic review: green tea and gastrointestinal cancer risk
Aliment Pharmacol Ther, 2004, 19(3), 497-510
Systematic review: green tea and gastrointestinal cancer risk
Aliment Pharmacol Ther, 2004, 19(3), 497-510
Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Gastrointestinal tract, Phytomedicine, Prevention, Systematic review, Tea
82
Walker-Bone, K.
Natural remedies in the treatment of osteoarthritis
Drugs & Aging, 2003, 20(7), 517-526
Natural remedies in the treatment of osteoarthritis
Drugs & Aging, 2003, 20(7), 517-526
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Systematic review
83
Desai, A.K.; Grossberg, G.T.
Herbals and botanicals in geriatric psychiatry
Am J Geriatr Psychiatry, 2003, 11(5), 498-506
Herbals and botanicals in geriatric psychiatry
Am J Geriatr Psychiatry, 2003, 11(5), 498-506
Arzneimittelwechselwirkung, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Mental diseases, Systematic review, Adverse effect
84
Röder, C.; Schaefer, M.; Leucht, S.
Meta-Analyse zu Wirksamkeit und Verträglichkeit der Behandlung der leichten und mittelschweren Depression mit Johanniskraut
Fortschr Neurol Psychiatr, 2004, 72(6), 330-343
Meta-Analyse zu Wirksamkeit und Verträglichkeit der Behandlung der leichten und mittelschweren Depression mit Johanniskraut
Fortschr Neurol Psychiatr, 2004, 72(6), 330-343
Depression, Hypericum, St John's wort, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Phytomedicine, Mental diseases, Adverse effect
85
Linde, K.; Knüppel, L.
Large-scale observational studies of hypericum extracts in patients with depressive disorders
A systematic review
Phytomed, 2005, 12(1-2), 148-157
Large-scale observational studies of hypericum extracts in patients with depressive disorders
A systematic review
Phytomed, 2005, 12(1-2), 148-157
Depression, Hypericum, St John's wort, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Mental diseases, Systematic review
86
Werneke, U.; Horn, O.; Taylor, D.M.
How effective is St John's wort?
The evidence revisited
J Clin Psych, 2004, 65, 611-617
How effective is St John's wort?
The evidence revisited
J Clin Psych, 2004, 65, 611-617
Depression, Hypericum, St John's wort, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Phytomedicine, Mental diseases
87
Krebs, E.E.; Ensrud, K.E.; MacDonald, R.; Wilt, T.J.
Phytoestrogens for treatment of menopausal symptoms
A systematic review
Obstet Gynecol, 2004, 104(4), 824-836
Phytoestrogens for treatment of menopausal symptoms
A systematic review
Obstet Gynecol, 2004, 104(4), 824-836
Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Menopause, Phytomedicine, Systematic review
88
Martin, K.W.; Ernst, E.
Herbal medicines for treatment of fungal infections
A systematic review of controlled clinical trials
Mycoses, 2004, 47, 87-92
Herbal medicines for treatment of fungal infections
A systematic review of controlled clinical trials
Mycoses, 2004, 47, 87-92
Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Fungi, Systematic review
89
Caruso, T.J.; Gwaltney, J.M.
Treatment of the common cold with Echinacea
A structured review
Clin Infect Dis, 2005, 40, 807-810
Treatment of the common cold with Echinacea
A structured review
Clin Infect Dis, 2005, 40, 807-810
Respiratory diseases, Echinacea, Echinacea pallida, Echinacea purpurea, Common cold, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Systematic review
90
Pittler, M.H.; Ernst, E.
Horse chestnut seed extract for chronic venous insufficiency
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2006, 1(CD003230), 1-31
Horse chestnut seed extract for chronic venous insufficiency
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2006, 1(CD003230), 1-31
Aesculus hippocastanum, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Systematic review, Vein disorders
91
Willcox, M.L.; Bodeker, G.
Traditional herbal medicines for malaria
BMJ, 2004, 1329, 1156-1159
Traditional herbal medicines for malaria
BMJ, 2004, 1329, 1156-1159
Annona, soursop, velvet leaf, Ethnomedicine, Infections, Jatropha, Jatropha curcas, Kalanchoe pinnata, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Malaria, mango, Momordica charantia, Phytomedicine, Rizinus communis, Senna, Senna occidentalis, Senna tora, Sida, Sida rombifolia, Systematic review, ginger
92
Schneider, B.; Klein, P.; Weiser, M.
Treatment of vertigo with a homeopathic complex remedy compared with usual treatments
A meta-analysis of clinical trials
Arzneim Forsch, 2005, 55(1), 23-29
Treatment of vertigo with a homeopathic complex remedy compared with usual treatments
A meta-analysis of clinical trials
Arzneim Forsch, 2005, 55(1), 23-29
Ginkgo, Homeopathy, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Nervous system, Phytomedicine, Vertigo, Vertigoheel
93
Kurz, A.; Baelen, B. van
Ginkgo biloba compared with cholinesterase inhibitors in the treatment of dementia
A review based on meta-analyses by the Cochrane collaboration
Dement Geriatr Cogn Disord, 2004, 18, 217-226
Ginkgo biloba compared with cholinesterase inhibitors in the treatment of dementia
A review based on meta-analyses by the Cochrane collaboration
Dement Geriatr Cogn Disord, 2004, 18, 217-226
Dementia, Geriatrics, Ginkgo, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Nervous system, Phytomedicine, Review (CR)
94
Linde, K.; Berner, M.; Egger, M.; Mulrow, C.
St John's wort for depression
Meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials
Brit J Psychiatry, 2005, 186, 99-107
St John's wort for depression
Meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials
Brit J Psychiatry, 2005, 186, 99-107
Depression, Hypericum, St John's wort, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Phytomedicine, Mental diseases
95
Knüppel, L.; Linde, K.
Adverse effects of St. John's wort
A systematic review
J Clin Psych, 2004, 65, 1470-1479
Adverse effects of St. John's wort
A systematic review
J Clin Psych, 2004, 65, 1470-1479
Depression, Hypericum, St John's wort, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Mental diseases, Systematic review, Adverse effect
96
Borrelli, F.; Capasso, R.; Aviello, G.; Pittler, M.H.; Izzo, A.A.
Effectiveness and safety of ginger in the treatment of pregnancy-induced nausea and vomiting
Obstet Gynecol, 2005, 105, 849-856
Effectiveness and safety of ginger in the treatment of pregnancy-induced nausea and vomiting
Obstet Gynecol, 2005, 105, 849-856
Vomiting, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Phytomedicine, Obstetrics, Systematic review, Sickness, ginger
97
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
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
98
Chaiyakunapruk, N.; Kitikannakorn, N.; Nathisuwan, S.; Leeprakobboon, K.; Leelasettagool, C.
The efficacy of ginger for the prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting
A meta-analysis
Am J Obstet Gynecol, 2006, 194, 95-99
The efficacy of ginger for the prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting
A meta-analysis
Am J Obstet Gynecol, 2006, 194, 95-99
Surgery, Vomiting, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Meta-analysis, Phytomedicine, Postoperative complaints, Systematic review, Sickness, ginger
99
Seely, D.; Mills, E.J.; Wu, P.; Verma, S.; Guyatt, G.H.
The effects of green tea consumption on incidence of breast cancer and recurrence of breast cancer
A systematic review and meta-analysis
Integr Cancer Ther, 2005, 4, 144-155
The effects of green tea consumption on incidence of breast cancer and recurrence of breast cancer
A systematic review and meta-analysis
Integr Cancer Ther, 2005, 4, 144-155
Breast cancer, Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Meta-analysis, Phytomedicine, Prevention, Systematic review, Tea
100
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
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