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201 Mix, J.A.; Crews, W.D.
A double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized trial of Ginkgo biloba extract EGb 761 in a sample of cognitively intact older adults: neuropsychological findings
Hum Psychopharmacol Clin Exp, 2002, 17, 267-277
Geriatrics, Healthy probands, Ginkgo, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
202 Pfaffenrath, V.; Diener, H.C.; Fisher, M.; Friede, M.; Henneicke-von Zeppelin, H.-H.
The efficacy and safety of Tanacetum parthenium (feverfew) in migraine prophylaxis - a double-blind, multicentre, randomized placebo-controlled dose-response study
Cephalalgia, 2002, 22, 523-532
Chrysanthemum, feverfew, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Migraine, Nervous system, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Prevention, Randomized trial
203 Sallon, S.; Ben-Arye, E.; Davidson, R.; Shapiro, H.; Ginsberg, G.; Ligumsky, M.
A novel treatment for constipation-predominant irritable bowel syndrome using Padma Lax, a Tibetean herbal formula
Digestion, 2002, 65, 161-171
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Padma, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Irritable bowel syndrome, Traditional Tibetan medicine
204 Fies, P.; Dienel, A.
Ginkgoextrakt bei eingeschränktem Sehvermögen
Behandlung mit dem Spezialextrakt EGb 761 bei Beeinträchtigung aufgrund seniler trockener Makuladegeneration
Wien Med Wochenschr, 2002, 152, 423-426
Eye diseases, Geriatrics, Ginkgo, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Macular degeneration, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial
205 Heymsfield, S.
Garcinia cambogia (hydroxycitric acid) as a potentialantiobesity agent
A randomized controlled trial
JAMA, 1998, 280 (18), 1596-1600
Garcinia, garcinia hanbury, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Overweight
206 Leuchtgens, H.
Crataegus-Spezialextrakt WS 1442 bei Herzinsuffizienz NYHA II
Eine plazebokontrollierte randomisierte Doppelblindstudie
Fortschr Med, 1993, 111, 352-354
Crataegus, Cardiovascular diseases, Heart failure, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
207 Kriketos, A.D.; Thompson, H.R.; Greene, H.; Hill, J.O.
(-)-Hydroxycitric acid does not affect energy expenditure and substrate oxidation in adult males in a post-absorptive state
Int J Obes , 1999, 23(8), 867-873
Garcinia, garcinia hanbury, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Overweight
208 Bharani A.; Ganguli A.; Mathur, L.K.; Jamra, Y.; Raman, P.G.
Efficacy of Terminalia arjuna in Chronic Stable Angina
A Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Crossover Study Comparing Terminalia arjuna with Isosorbide Mononitrate
Ind Heart J, 2002, 54(2), 170-175
Angina pectoris, Ayurveda, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Coronary heart disease, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Terminalia, Terminalia arjuna
209 Ernst, E.
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
210 Wolfson, P.; Hoffmann, D.L.
An Investigation into the Efficacy of Scutellaria Lateriflora in Healthy Volunteers
Altern Ther Health Med, 2003, 9(2), 74-78
Anxiety, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Scutellaria, Scutellaria lateriflora
211 Morris, N.
The effects of lavender (Lavendula angustifolium) baths on psychological well-being: two exploratory randomised control trials
Complement Ther Med, 2003, 10(4), 223-228
Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lavendula, Lavendula angustifolia, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial
212 Weikl, A.; Assmus, K.-D.; Neukum-Schmidt, A.; Schmitz, J.; Zapfe, G.; Noh, H.S.; Siegrist, J.
Crataegus-Spezialextrakt WS 1442
Objektiver Wirksamkeitsnachweis bei Patienten mit Herzinsuffizienz (NYHA II)
Fortschr Med, 1996, 114 (24), 291-296
Crataegus, Cardiovascular diseases, Heart failure, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
213 Shevtsov, V.A.; Zholus, B.I.; Shervarly, V.I.; Vol'skij, V.B.; Korovin, Y.P.; Khristich, M.P.; Roslyakova, N.A.; Wikman, G.
A randomized trial of two different doses of a SHR-5 Rhodiola rosea extract versus placebo and control of capacity for mental work
Phytomed, 2003, 10(2-3), 95-105
Chronic fatigue syndrome, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Rhodiola, Rhodiola rosea, Stress
214 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
Asthma, Respiratory diseases, Hedera, Hedera helix, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Pediatrics, Phytomedicine, Systematic review
215 Matthys, H.; Eisebitt, R.; Seith, B.; Heger, M.
Efficacy and safety of an extract of Pelargonium sidoides (EPs 7630) in adults with acute bronchitis
A randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
Phytomed, 2003, 10(supp. IV), 7-17
Respiratory diseases, Bronchitis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Pelargonium, Pelargonium sidoides, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
216 Schempp, C.M.; Windeck, T.; Hezel, S.; Simon, J.C.
Topical treatment of atopic dermatitis with St. John's wort cream - a randomized, placebo controlled, double blind half-side comparison
Phytomed, 2003, 10(suppl. IV), 31-37
Skin diseases, St John's wort, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Neurodermitis, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
217 Boerner, R.J.; Sommer, H.; Berger, W.; Kuhn, U.; Schmidt, U.; Mannel, M.
Kava-Kava extract LI 150 is as effective as Opipramol and Buspirone in generalised anxiety disorder - An 8-week randomized, double-blind multi-centre clinical trial in 129 out-patients
Phytomed, 2003, 10(suppl. IV), 38-49
Anxiety, Kava, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Piper, Mental diseases, Randomized trial
218 Bordia, A.; Chuttani, S.K.
Effect of gum guggulu on fibrinolysis and platelet adhesiveness in coronary heart disease
Ind J Med Res, 1979, 70, 992-998
Cammophora, Cammophora mukul, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Coronary heart disease, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
219 Amaryan, G.; Astvatsatryan, V.; Gabrielyan, E.; Panossian, A.; Panosyan, V.; Wikman, G.
Double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized, pilot trial of ImmunoGuard - a standardized fixed combination of Andrographis paniculata Nees, with Eleutherococcus senticosus Maxim, Schizandra chinensis Bail. and Glycyrrhiza glabra L. extracts in patients w
Phytomed, 2003, 10(4), 271-285
Andrographis paniculata, Eleutherococcus senticosus, Fever, Glycyrrhiza, liquorice root, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Schizandra, Schizandra chinensis
220 Malhotra, S.C.; Ahuja, M.M.S.
Comparative hypolidemic effectiveness of gum guggulu (Commiphora Mukul), Fraction A, Ethyl-P-chloropehoxysobutyrate and Ciba-13437-Su
Ind J Med Res, 1971, 59, 1621-1631
Cammophora, Cammophora mukul, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
221 Holzgartner, H.; Schmidt, U.; Kuhn, U.
Comparison of the efficacy and tolerance of a garlic preparation vs. bezafibrate
Arzneim Forsch, 1992, 42(II, 12), 1473-1477
Allium, Allium sativum, Hypercholesterolemia, Hyperlipoproteinemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
222 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
223 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
224 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
225 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
226 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
227 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
228 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
229 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
230 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
231 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
232 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
233 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
234 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
235 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
236 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
237 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
238 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
239 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
240 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
241 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
242 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
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Mistletoe therapy, Phytomedicine, Systematic review, Viscum, Viscum album
243 Soeken, K.L.; Miller, S.A.; Ernst, E.
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
244 Martin, K.W.; Ernst, E.
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
245 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
246 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
247 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
248 Chrubasik, S.; Conradt, C.; Black, A.
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
249 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
250 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
251 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
252 Yeh, G.Y.; Eisenberg, D.M.; Kaptchuk, T.J.; Phillips, R.S.
Systematic review of herbs and dietary supplements for glycemic control in diabetes
Diabetes Care, 2003, 26, 1277-1294
Diabetes mellitus, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Dietary supplementation, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review
253 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
254 Ernst, E.
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
255 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
256 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
257 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
258 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
259 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
260 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
261 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
262 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
Anxiety, Arzneimittelwechselwirkung, Depression, Hypericum, St John's wort, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Mental diseases, Systematic review, Adverse effect
263 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)
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Harpagophytum, Harpagophytum procumbens, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Back pain (non-specific), Systematic review
264 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
265 Soeken, K.L.
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
266 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
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
267 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
268 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
269 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
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Mistletoe therapy, Phytomedicine, Systematic review, Viscum, Viscum album
270 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
271 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
272 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
273 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)
274 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
275 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
276 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
277 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)
Capsicum, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Pain, Systematic review
278 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
279 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
280 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
281 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
282 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
Eye diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Systematic review, Vaccinium, blueberry
283 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, Respiratory diseases, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Systematic review
284 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
285 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
286 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
287 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
288 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
289 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
290 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
291 Huntley, A.L.; Ernst, E.
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
292 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
293 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
Arzneimittelwechselwirkung, Hypericum, St John's wort, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Pharmaceutics, Phytomedicine, Systematic review
294 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
295 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
296 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
297 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
298 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
299 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
300 Raz, R.; Chazan, B.; Dan, M.
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