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201 Degenring, F.H.; Suter, A.; Weber, M.; Saller, R.
A randomised double blind placebo controlled clinical trial of a standardised extract of fresh Crataegus berries (Crataegisan) in the treatment of patients with congestive heart failure NYHA II
Phytomed, 2003, 10(5), 363-369
Crataegus, Cardiovascular diseases, Heart failure, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
202 Tice, J.A.; Ettinger, B.; Ensrud, K.; Wallace, R.; Blackwell, T.; Cummings, S.R.
Phytoestrogen supplements for the treatment of hot flashes
The isoflavone clover extract (ICE) study - A randomized controlled trial
JAMA, 2003, 290, 207-214
Gynaecology, Climacteric, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Menopause, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
203 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
204 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
205 Kiesewetter, H.; Jung, F.; Jung, E.M.; Pindur, G.; Mrowietz, C.; Wenzel, E.
Effect of garlic on thrombocyte aggregation, microcirculation, and other risk factors
Int J Clin Pharmacol Ther Toxicol, 1991, 29(4), 151-155
Allium sativum, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Prevention, Randomized trial
206 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
207 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
208 Goldberg, M.R.; Hollister, A.S.; Robertson, D.
Influence of yohimbine on blood pressure, autonomic reflexes, and plasma catecholamines in humans
Hypertension, 1983, 5, 772-778
Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Yohimbinum hydrochloricum
209 Musso, N.R.; Vergassola, C.; Pende, A.; Lotti, G.
Yohimbine effects on blood pressure and plasma catecholamines in human hypertension
Am J Hypertens, 1995, 8, 565-571
High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Yohimbinum hydrochloricum
210 Iwamoto, M.; Ishizaki, T.; Sato, T.
Klinische Wirkung von Crataegut bei Herzerkrankungen ischämischer und/ oder hypertensiver Genese
Eine multizentrische Doppelblindstudie
Planta Med, 1981, 42, 2-16
Crataegus, Cardiovascular diseases, Heart failure, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
211 Schempp, C.M.; Hezel, S.; Simon, J.C.
Behandlung der subakuten atopischen Dermatitis mit Johanniskraut-Creme
Eine randomisierte, placebokontrollierte Doppelblindstudie im Halbseitendesign
Hautarzt, 2003, 54, 248-253
Skin diseases, St John's wort, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Neurodermitis, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
212 Schempp, C.M.; Winghofer, B.; Müller, K.; Schulte-Mönting, J.; Mannel, M.; Schöpf, E.; Simon, J.C.
Effect of oral administration of Hypericum perforatum extract (St. John's wort) on skin erythema and pigmentation induced by UVB, UVA, visible light and solar simulated radiation.
Phytother Res, 2003, 17, 141-146
Allergies, Healthy probands, Skin diseases, St John's wort, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Sun allergy
213 Auer, W.; Eiber, A.; Hertkorn, E.; Hoehfeld, E.; Koehler, U.; Lorenz, A.; Mader, F.; Merx, W.; Otto, G.; Schmid-Otto, B.; Taubenheim, H.
Hypertension and hyperlipidaemia
Garlic helps in mild cases
Brit J Clin Pract, 1990, 69 suppl, 3-6
Allium, Allium sativum, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
214 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
215 Barrett, B.P.; Brown, R.L.; Locken, K.; Maberry, R.; Bobula, J.A.; Alessio, D. d'
Treatment of the common cold with unrefined echinacea
Ann Intern Med, 2002, 137, 939-946
Respiratory diseases, Echinacea, Common cold, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
216 Burke, B.E.; Olson, R.D.; Cusack, B.J.
Randomized, controlled trial of phytoestrogen in the prophylactic treatment of menstrual migraine
Biomed Pharmacother, 2002, 56, 283-288
Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Migraine, Nervous system, Phytomedicine, Premenstrual syndrome, Prevention, Randomized trial
217 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
Chemistry, Cluster, Depression, St John's wort, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Physical Chemistry, Phytomedicine, Mental diseases
218 Alexandrovich, I.; Rakovitskaya, O.; Kolmo, E.; Sidorova, T.; Shusshunov,S.
The Effect of Fennel (Foeniculum Vulgare) Seed Oil Emulsion in Infantile Colic
A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Study
Altern Ther Health Med, 2003, 9(4), 5861
Foeniculum vulgare, Clinical research, Colic, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Pediatrics, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
219 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
220 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
221 Javidnia, K.; Dastgheib, L.; Mohammadi Samani, S.; Nasiri, A.
Antihirsutism activity of fennel (fruits of Foeniculum vulgare) extract
A double-blind placebo controlled study
Phytomed, 2003, 10(6-7), 455-458
Endocrinology, Foeniculum vulgare, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Virilism
222 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
Crataegus, Cardiovascular diseases, Heart failure, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Phytomedicine
223 Holubarsch, C.J.; Colucci, W.S.; Meinertz, T.; Gaus, W; Tendera, M.
Survival and prognosis
Investigation of Crateagus extract WS 1442 in congestive heart failure (SPICE)-rationale, study design and study protocol
Eur J Heart Fail, 2000, 2, 431-437
Crataegus, Cardiovascular diseases, Heart failure, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
224 Akhondzadeh, S.; Noroozian, M.; Mohammadi, M.; Ohadinia, S.; Jamshidi, A.H.; Khani, M.
Salvia officinalis extract in the treatment of patients with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease
A double blind, randomized and placebo-controlled trial
J Clin Pharm Ther, 2003, 28, 53-59
Alzheimer's disease, Dementia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, sage
225 Cagnacci, A.; Arangino, S.; Renzi, A.; Zanni, A.L.; Malmusi, S.; Volpe, A.
Kava-kava administration reduces anxiety in perimenopausal women
Maturitas, 2003, 44, 103-109
Anxiety, Gynaecology, Kava, Climacteric, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Menopause, Phytomedicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial
226 Akhondzadeh, S.; Kashani, L.; Fotouhi, A.; Jarvandi, S.; Mobaseri, M.; Moin, M.; Khani, M.; Jamshidi, A.H.; Baghalian, K.; Taghizadeh, M.
Comparison of Lavandula angustifolia Mill. tincture and imiopramine in the treatment of mild to moderate depression
A double-blind, randomized trial
Prog Neuropsychopharmacol Biol Psychiatry, 2003, 27, 123-127
Depression, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lavendula, Lavendula angustifolia, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial
227 Wade, D.T.; Robson, P.; House, H.; Makela, P.; Aram, J.
A preliminary controlled study to determine whether whole-plant cannabis extracts can improve intractable neurogenic symptoms
Clin Rehabil, 2003, 17, 21-29
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Cannabis sativa, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Pain, Muscular Spasm
228 Wuttke, W.; Seidlova-Wuttke, D.; Gorkow, C.
The Cimicifuga preparation BNO 1055 vs. conjugated estrogens in a double-blind placebo-controlled study
Effects on menopause symptoms and bone markers
Maturitas, 2003, 44(suppl.1), s67-s77
Black cohosh, Gynaecology, Climacteric, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Menopause, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
229 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
230 Sarrell, E.M.; Cohen, H.A.; Kahan, E.
Naturopathic treatment for ear pain in children
Pediatrics, 2003, 111, E574-E579 (Abstract)
Ear-nose-throat disorders, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Middle ear inflammation, Pediatrics, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial
231 Mur, E.
Randomized double blind trial of an extract from the pentacyclic alkaloid-chemotype of uncaria tomentosa for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis
J Rheumatol, 2002, 29, 678-681
Arthritis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Uncaria, Uncaria tomentosa
232 Takwale, A.; Tan, E.; Agarwal, S.; Barclay, G.; Ahmed, I.; Hotchkiss, K.; Thompson, J.R.; Chapman, T.; Berth-Jones, J.
Efficacy and tolerability of borage oil in adults and children with atopic eczema: randomised, double blind, placebo controlled, parallel group trial
BMJ, 2003, 327, (1-4)
borage, Eczema, Skin diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Oil, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
233 Taylor, J.A.; Weber, W.; Standish, L.; Quinn, H.; Goesling, J.; McGann, M.; Calabrese, C.
Efficacy and safety of echinacea in treating upper respiratory tract infections in children
A randomized controlled trial
JAMA, 2003, 290(21), 2824-2830
Respiratory diseases, Echinacea, Echinacea purpurea, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Pediatrics, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
234 Bereznoy, V.V.; Riley, D.S.; Wassmer, G.; Heger, M.
Efficacy of extract of Pelargonium sidoides in children with acute non-group A beta-hemolytic streptococcus Tonsillopharyngitis: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
Altern Ther Health Med, 2003, 9(5), 68-79
Bacteria, Throat, Ear-nose-throat disorders, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Quinsy, Pediatrics, Pelargonium, Pelargonium sidoides, Pharyngitis, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
235 Kulichenko, L.L.; Kireyeva, L.V.; Malyshkina, E.N.; Wikman, G.
A randomised, controlled study of Kan Jang versus amantadine in the treatment of influenza in Volgograd
J Herbal Pharmacother, 2003, 3, 77-93
Andrographis paniculata, Flu, Infections, Kan Jang (Komplex), Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Viruses
236 Cieza, A.; Maier, P.; Pöppel, E.
Effects of Ginkgo biloba on mental functioning in healthy volunteers
Arch Med Res, 2003, 34, 373-381
Healthy probands, Ginkgo, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
237 Gastpar, M.; Klimm, H.D.
Treatment of anxiety, tension and restlessness states with Kava special extract WL 1490 in general practice: a randomized placebo-controlled double-blind multicenter trial
Phytomed, 2003, 10(8), 631-639
Anxiety, Kava, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Piper, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial
238 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
239 McElhaney, J.E.; Gravenstein, S.; Cole, S.; Davidson, E.; O'Neill, D.; Petitjean, S.; Rumble, B.; Shan, J.
A placebo-controlled trial of a propriatary extract of North American ginseng (CVT-E002) to prevent acute respiratory illness in institutionalized older aldults
J Am Geriatr Soc, 2004, 52, 13-19
Respiratory diseases, Geriatrics, Flu, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Panax, Panax quinquefolius
240 Christie, S.; Walker, A.F.; Hicks, S.M.; Abeyasekera, S.
Flavonoid supplement improves leg health and reduces fluid retention in pre-menopausal women in a double-blind, placebo-controlled study
Phytomed, 2004, 11(1), 11-17
Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Premenstrual syndrome, Randomized trial, Vaccinium, cranberry, blueberry, Vitis vinifera, Vitis
241 Coxeter, P.D.; Schluter, P.J.; Eastwood, H.L.; Nikles, C.J.; Glasziou, P.P.
Valerian does not appear to reduce symptoms for patients with chronic insomnia in general practice using a series of randomised n-of-1 trials
Complement Ther Med, 2003, 11(4), 215-222
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Valeriana, n-of-1 trial
242 Farag, N.H.; Mills, P.J.
A randomized-controlled trial of the effects of a traditional herbal supplement on sleep onset insomnia
Complement Ther Med, 2003, 11(4), 223-225
Ayurveda, aloeweed, Glycyrrhiza, liquorice root, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nardostachys jatamansi, Phytomedicine, Piper, Piper nigrum, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Rosa, Rosa centifolia, Sleep disorders, Tinospora, Tinospora cordifolia, Valeriana, Withania, Withania somnifera, ginger
243 Kennedy, D.O.; Wake, G.; Savelev, S.; Tildesley, N.T.J.;Perry, E.K.; Wesnes, K.A.; Scholey, A.B.
Modulation of mood and cognitive performance following acute administration of single doses of Melissa ofiicinalis (lemon balm) with human CNS nicotinic and muscarinic receptor-binding properties
Neuropsychopharmacology, 2003, 28, 1871-1881
Experiment, Healthy probands, Basic Research, In vitro, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Melissa, lemon balm, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial
244 Frerick, H.; Keitel, W.; Kuhn, U.; Schmidt, S.; Bredehorst, A.; Kuhlmann, M.
Topical treatment of chronic low back pain with capsicum plaster
Pain, 2003, 106, 59-64
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Capsicum, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific)
245 Tildesley, N.T.J.; Kennedy, D.O.; Perry, E.K.; Ballard, C.G.; Savelev, S.; Scholey, A.B.
Salvia lavandulaefolia (Spanish sage) enhances memory in healthy young volunteers
Pharmacol Biochem Behav, 2003, 75, 669-674
Brain, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Oil, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, sage, Salvia lavendulaefolia
246 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
247 Parsad, D.; Pandhi, R.; Juneja, A.
Effectiveness of oral Ginkgo biloba in treating limited, slowly spreading vitiligo
Clin Exp Dermatol, 2003, 28, 285-287
Ginkgo, Skin diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Vitiligo
248 Yale, S.H.; Liu, K.
Echinacea purpurea therapy for the treatment of the common cold
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial
Arch Intern Med, 2004, 164, 1237-1241
Respiratory diseases, Echinacea, Echinacea purpurea, Common cold, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
249 Gertsch, J.H.; Basnyat, B.; Johnson, E.W.; Onopa, J.; Holck, P.S.
Randomised, double blind, placebo controlled comparison of ginkgo biloba and acetazolamide for prevention of acute mountain sickness among Himalayan trekkers
The prevention of high altitude illness trial (PHAIT)
BMJ, 2004, (Internet)
Healthy probands, Ginkgo, Mountain sickness, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Prevention, Randomized trial
250 Wiese, J.; McPherson, S.; Odden, M.C.; Shlipak, M.G.
Effect of Opuntia ficus indica on symptoms of the alcohol hangover
Arch Intern Med, 2004, 164(12), 1334-1340
Hangover, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Nopal, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Alcohol Addiction
251 Jakkula, M.; Boucher, T.A.; Beyendorff, U.; Ac, L.; Conn, S.M.; Johnson,J.E.; Nolan, C.J.; Peine, C.J.; Albrecht, J.H.
A randomized trial of chinese herbal medicines for the treatment jof symptomatic hepatitis C
Arch Intern Med, 2004, 164(12), 1341-1346
Chinese medicinal herbs, Hepatitis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
252 Zajicek, J.; Fox, P.; Sanders, H.; Wright, D.; Vickery, J.; Nunn, A.; Thompson, A.
Cannabinoids for treatment of spasticity and other symptoms related to multiple sclerosis (CAMS study)
Multicentre randomised placebo-controlled trial
Lancet, 2003, 362, 1517-1526
Cannabis sativa, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Multiple sclerosis, Nervous system, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
253 Hanus, M.; Lafon, J.; Mathieu, M.
Double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of a fixed combination containing two plant extracts (Crataegus oxyacantha and Eschscholtzia californica) and magnesium in mild-to-moderate anxiety disorders
Curr Med Res Opinion, 2004, 20, 63-71
Anxiety, Crataegus, Eschscholtzia californica, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Magnesium, Magnesium oxydatum, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial
254 Petruzzi, M.; Lauritano, D.; Benedittis, M. De; Boldoni, M.; Serpico, R.
Systemic capsaicin for burning mouth syndrome
Short-term results of a pilot study
J Oral Pathol Med, 2004, 33, 111-114
Capsicum, Ear-nose-throat disorders, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mouth, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
255 Lehrl, S.
Clinical efficacy of kava extract WS 1490 in sleep disturbances associated with anxiety disorders
Results of a multicenter, randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind clinical trial
J Affect Disord, 2004, 78, 101-110
Anxiety, Kava, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Piper, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders
256 Wigler, I.; Grotto, I.; Caspi, D.; Yaron, M.
The effects of Zintona EC (a ginger extract) on symptomatic gonarthritis
Osteoarthritis Cartilage, 2003, 11, 783-789
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, ginger
257 Campbell, M.J.; Woodside, J.V.; Honour, J.; Morton, M.S.; Lethem, A.J.C.
Effect of red clover-derived isoflavone supplementation on insulin-like growth factor, lipid and antioxidant status in healthy female volunteers
A pilot study
Eur J Clin Nutr, 2004, 58, 173-179
Healthy probands, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Trifolium, Trifolium pratense
258 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
259 Yip, Y.B.; Tse, S.H.M.
The effectiveness of relaxation acupoint stimulation and acupressure with aromatic lavender essential oil for non-specific low back pain in Hong Kong
A randomised controlled trial
Complement Ther Med, 2004, 12(1), 28-37
Acupressure, Acupunct-massage, Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lavendula, Lavendula angustifolia, Low back pain, Oil, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
260 Svendsen, K.B.; Jensen, T.S.; Bach, F.W.
Does the cannabinoid dronabinol reduce central pain in multiple sclerosis?
Randomised double blind placebo controlled crossover trial
BMJ, 2004, 329,
Cannabis sativa, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Multiple sclerosis, Nervous system, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Pain
261 Weng, W.; Zhang, W.; Liu, F.; Yu, X.; Zhang, P.; Liu, Y.; Chi, H.; Yin, G.; Huang, M.
Therapeutic effect of crataegus pinnatifida on 46 cases of angina pectoris - a double blind study
J Trad Chin Med, 1984, 4(4), 293-294
Angina pectoris, Crataegus, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
262 Herrera-Arellano, A.; Flores-Romero, S.; Chávez-Soto, M.A.; Tortoriello, J.
Effectiveness and tolerability of a standardized extract from Hibiscus sabdariffa in patients with mild to moderate hypertension
A controlled and randomized clinical trial
Phytomed, 2004, 11(5), 375-382
High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Hibiscus, Hibiscus sabdariffa, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial
263 Rein, E.; Kharazmi, A.; Winther, K.
A herbal remedy, Hyben Vital (stand. powder of a subspecies of Rosa canina fruits), reduces pain and improves general wellbeing in patients with osteoarthritis
A double-blind, placebo-controlled and randomized trial
Phytomed, 2004, 11(5), 383-391
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Rosa, Rosa canina
264 Abraham, K.; Connor, K.M.; Davidson, J.R.T.
Explanatory attributions of anxiety and recovery in a study of Kava
J Altern Complement Med, 2004, 10(3), 556-559
Anxiety, Kava, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Piper, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial
265 Akhondzadeh, S.; Fallah-Pour, H.; Afkham, K.; Jamshidi, A.-H.; Khalighi-Cigaroudi, F.
Comparison of Crocus sativus L. and imipramine in the treatment of mild to moderate depression
A pilot double-blind randomized trial
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2004, 4(12), 1-17 (Internet)
Crocus, Depression, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial
266 Stothers, L.
A randomized trial to evaluate effectiveness and cost effectiveness of naturopathic cranberry products as prophylaxis against urinary tract infection in women
Can J Urol, 2002, 9(3), 1558-1562
Healthy probands, Gynaecology, Urinary tract, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Economy, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Prevention, Randomized trial, Vaccinium, cranberry, Cost-effectiveness
267 Madisch, A.; Holtmann, G.; Plein, K.; Hotz, J.
Treatment of irritable bowel syndrome with herbal preparations
Results of a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, multi-centre trial
Aliment Pharmacol Ther, 2004, 19, 271-279
Angelica, Angelica archangelica, Carum, caraway, Chamomilla, calendine, Glycyrrhiza, liquorice root, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Melissa, lemon balm, Mentha, peppermint, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Irritable bowel syndrome, milk thistle
268 Holtmann, G.; Adam, B.; Haag, S.; Collet, W.; Grünewald, E.; Windeck, T.
Efficacy of artichoke leaf extract in the treatment of patients with functional dyspepsia
A six-week placebo-controlled, double-blind, multicentre trial
Aliment Pharmacol Ther, 2003, 18, 1099-1105
Cynara cardunculus subsp. flavescens, Dyspepsia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
269 Pommier, P.; Gomez, F.; Sunyach, M.P.; D'Hombres, A; Carrie, C.; Montbarban, X.
Phase III randomized trial of Calendula officinalis compared with trolamine for the prevention of acute dermatitis during irridation for breast cancer
J Clin Oncol, 2004, 22, 1447-1453
Breast cancer, marigold, Dermatitis, Skin diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Phytomedicine, Prevention, Radiology, Randomized trial
270 Atkinson, C.; Compston, J.E.; Day, N.E.; Dowsett, M.; Bingham, S.A.
The effects of phytoestrogen isoflavones on bone density in women
A double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial
Am J Clin Nutr, 2004, 79, 326-333
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Nutrition/diet, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Dietary supplementation, Osteoporosis, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Trifolium, Trifolium pratense
271 Koll, R.; Buhr, M.; Dieter, R.; Papst, H.; Predel, H.-G.; Petrowicz, O.; Gianetti, B.; Klingenburg, S.; Staiger, C.
Efficacy and tolerance of a comfrey root extract (Extr. Rad. Symphyti) in the treatment of ankle distorsions
Results of a multicenter, randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind study
Phytomed, 2004, 11(6), 470-477
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Joints, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Symphytum, Sprain
272 Biegert, C.; Wagner, I.; Lüdtke, R.; Kötter, I.; Heide, L.; Lohmüller, C.; Günaydin, I.; Taxis, K.
Efficacy and Safety of Willow Bark Extract in the Treatment of Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis
Results of 2 Randomized Double-Blind Controlled Trials
J Rheumatol, 2004, 31(11), 21-30
Arthritis, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Salix, Salix purpurea
273 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
Depression, Hypericum, St John's wort, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Phytomedicine, Mental diseases, Adverse effect
274 Parsons, M.; Simpson, M.; Wade, K.
Labour and the raspberry leaf herb
Pract Midwife, 2000, 3(9), 20-23
Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, blackberry, raspberry, Obstetrics, Tedious labour
275 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
276 Cohen, H.A.; Varsano, I.; Kahan, E.; Sarrell, M.; Uziel, Y.
Effectiveness of an herbal preparation containing Echinacea, Propolis, and Vitamin C in preventing respiratory tract infections in children
Arch Ped Adolesc Med, 2004, 158, 217-221
Acidum ascorbicum, Apitherapy, Respiratory diseases, Echinacea, Common cold, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Pediatrics, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Prevention, Propolis, Randomized trial, Vitamins
277 Subbotina, M.D.; Timchenko, V.N.; Vorobyov, M.M.; Konunova, Y.S.; Aleksandrovih, Y.S.; Shushunov, S.
Effect of oral administration of tormentil root extract (Potentilla tormentilla) on rotavirus diarrhea in children
A randomized, double blind, controlled trial
Pediatr Infect Dis J, 2003, 22, 706-710
Diarrhoeal disorder, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Pediatrics, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Potentilla, Potentilla tormentilla, Randomized trial, Viruses
278 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
279 Arjmandi, B.H.; Khalil, D.A.; Lucas, E.A.; Smith, B.J.; Sinichi, N.; Hodges, S.B.; Juma, S.; Munson, M.E.; Payton, M.E.; Tivis, R.D.; Svanborg, A.
Soy protein may alleviate osteoarthritis symptoms
Phytomed, 2004, 11(7-8), 567-575
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Dietary supplementation, Phaseolus, Phaseolus max, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
280 Chrubasik, S.; Künzel, O.; Thanner, J.; Conradt, C.; Black, A.
A 1-year follow-up after a pilot study with Doloteffin for low back pain
Phytomed, 2005, 12(1-2), 1-9
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Harpagophytum, Harpagophytum procumbens, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific)
281 ; Wittemer, S.M.
Bioavailability and pharmacokinetics of caffeoylquinic acids and flavonoids after oral administration of Artichoke leaf extracts in humans
Phytomed, 2005, 12(1-2), 28-38
Cynara cardunculus subsp. flavescens, Dyspepsia, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Liver, Gastrointestinal tract, Pharmacology, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Pharmacocinetics
282 Kilicdag, E.B.; Tarim, E.; Erkanli, S.; Aslan, E.; Ozsahin, K.; Kuscu, E.
Fructus agni casti and bromocriptine for treatment of hyperprolactinemia and mastalgia
Int J Gynecol Obstetr, 2004, 85, 292-293
Agnus castus, Gynaecology, Hyperprolactinaemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mastodynia, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial
283 Madisch, A.; Holtmann, G.; Mayr, G.; Vinson, B.; Hotz, J.
Treatment of functional dyspepsia with a herbal preparation
A double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, multicenter trial
Digestion, 2004, 69, 45-52
Carum, caraway, Dyspepsia, Glycyrrhiza, liquorice root, bitter candytuft, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Matricaria, Matricaria recutita, Melissa, lemon balm, Mentha, peppermint, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
284 Sperber, S.J.; Shah, L.P.; Gilbert, R.D.; Ritchey, T.W.; Monto, A.S.
Echinacea purpurea for prevention of experimental rhinovirus colds
Clin Infect Dis, 2004, 38, 1367-1371
Respiratory diseases, Echinacea, Echinacea purpurea, Common cold, Healthy probands, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Prevention, Randomized trial, Viruses
285 Thompson, R.; Ruch, W.; Hasenöhrl, R.U.
Enhanced cognitive performance and cheerful mood by standardised extracts of Piper methysteticum (Kava-kava)
Hum Psychopharmacol, 2004, 19, 243-250
Depression, Healthy probands, Kava, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Phytomedicine, Piper, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial
286 Langmead, L.; Feakins, R.M.; Goldthorpe, S.; Holt, H.; Tsironi, E.; Silva, A de; Jewell, D.P.; Rampton, D.S.
Randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of oral aloe vera gel for active ulcerative colitis
Aliment Pharmacol Ther, 2004, 19, 739-747
Aloe, Aloe vera, Ulcerative colitis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
287 He, D.; Veiersted, K.B.; Hostmark, A.T.; Medbo, J.I.
Effect of acupuncture treatment on chronic neck and shoulder pain in sedentary female workers
A 6-month and 3-year follow-up study
Pain, 2004, 109, 299-307
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Neck, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Pain, Shoulder
288 Hirata, K.; Shimada, K.; Watanabe, H.; Otsuka, R.; Tokai, K.; Yoshiyama, M.; Homma, S.; Yoshikawa, J.
Black tea increases coronary flow velocity reserve in healthy male subjects
Am J Cardiol, 2004, 93, 1384-1388
Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Coffea, Coffea tosta, Nutrition/diet, Healthy probands, Heart, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial
289 Jung, Y.B.; Seong, S.C.; Lee, M.C.; Shin, Y.-U.; Kim, D.-H.; Kim, J.-M.; Jung, Y.-K.; Ahn, J.-H.; Seo, J.-G.; Park, Y.-S.; Lee, C.-S.; Roh, K.-J.; Han, C.-K.; Cho, Y.-B.; Chang, D.-Y.; Kwak, W.-J.; Jung, K.-O.; Park, B.-J.
A four-week, randomized, double-blind trial of the efficacy and safety of SKI306X
A herbal anti-arthritic agent versus diclofenac in osteoarthritis of the knee
Am J Chin Med, 2004, 32, 291-301
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
290 Werneke, U.; Horn, O.; Taylor, D.M.
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
291 Hicks, S.M.; Walker, A.F.; Gallagher, J.; Middleton, R.W.; Wright, J.
The significance of "nonsignificance" in randomized controlled studies
A discussion inspired by a double-blinded study on St. John's wort (Hypericum perforatum L.) for prementrual symptoms
J Altern Complement Med, 2004, 10(6), 925-932
Biometrics, Gynaecology, Hypericum, St John's wort, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Premenstrual syndrome, Randomized trial
292 Bundy, R.; Walker, A.F.; Middleton, R.W.; Booth, J.
Turmeric extract may improve irritable bowel syndrome symptomology in otherwise healthy adults
A pilot study
J Altern Complement Med, 2004, 10(6), 1015-1018
Curcuma, Curcuma longa, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Irritable bowel syndrome
293 Piscoya, J.; Rodriguez, Z.; Bustamante, S.A.; Okuhama, N.N.; Miller, M.J.S.; Sandoval, M.
Efficacy and safety of freeze-dried cat's claw in osteoarthritis of the knee
Mechanisms of action ot the species Uncaria guianensis
Inflamm Res, 2001, 50, 442-448
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Uncaria, Uncaria guianensis
294 Oh, W.K.; Kantoff, P.W.; Weinberg, V.; Jones, G.; Rini, B.I.; Derynck, M.K.; Bok, R.; Smith, M.R.; Bubley, G.J.; Rosen, R.T.; DiPaola, R.S.; Small, E.J.
Prospective, multicenter, randomized phase II trial of the herbal supplement, PC-SPES, and diethylstilbestrol in patients with androgen-independent prostate cancer
J Clin Oncol, 2004, 22(18), 3705-3712
Dendranthema morifolium, Ganoderma, Ganoderma lucidum, Glycyrrhiza, Glycyrrhiza uralensis, Isatis, Isatis indigotica, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, PC-SPES, Phytomedicine, Prostate cancer, Rabdosia, Rabdosia rubescens, Randomized trial, Sabal serrulata, Scutellaria, Scutellaria baicalensis, Panax, Panax ginseng
295 Ferraz, M.B.; Pereira, R.B.; Iwata, N.M.; Atra, E.
Tipi. A popular analgesic tea
A double-blind cross-over trial in osteoarthritis
Clin Exp Rheumatol, 1991, 9, 205-212
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Petivera alliacea, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Pain, Tea
296 McCleane, G.
The analgesic efficacy of topical capsaicin is enhanced by glyceryl trinitrate in painful osteoarthritis
A randomized, double blind, placebo controlled study
Eur J Pain, 2000, 4, 355-360
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Capsicum, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
297 Takano, H.; Osakabe, N.; Sanbongi, c.; Yanagisawa, R.; Inoue, K.-I.; Yasuda, A.; Natsume, M.; Baba, S.; Ichiischi, E.-I.; Yoshikawa, T.
Extract of Perilla frutescens enriched for rosmarinic acid, a polyphenolic phytochemical, inhibits seasonal allergic rhinoconjunctivitis in humans
Exp Biol Med, 2004, 229, 247-254
Allergies, Hay fever, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Perilla, Perilla frutescens, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
298 Howes, J.B.; Bray, K.; Lorenz, L.; Smerdely, P.; Howes, L.G.
The effect of dietary supplementation with isoflavones from red clover on cognitive function in postmenopausal women
Climacteric, 2004, 7, 70-77
Nutrition/diet, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Menopause, Nervous system, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Prevention, Randomized trial, Trifolium, Trifolium pratense
299 Issing, W.; Klein, P.; Weiser, M.
The homeopathic preparation Vertigoheel versus Ginkgo biloba in the treatment of vertigo in an elderly population
A double-blinded, randomized, controlled clinical trial
J Altern Complement Med, 2005, 11(1), 155-160
Geriatrics, Ginkgo, Homeopathy, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Vertigo, Vertigoheel
300 Brown, A.C.; Shovic, A.; Ibrahim, S.A.; Holck, P.; Huang, A.
A non-dairy probiotic's (poi) influence on changing the gastrointestinal tract's microflora environment
Altern Ther Health Med, 2005, 11(1), 58-64
dasheen, Nutrition/diet, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Phytomedicine, Probiotics, Randomized trial