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501 Kienle, G.S.; Kiene, H.
Complementary cancer therapy
A systematic review of prospective clinical trials on anthroposophic mistletoe extracts
Eur J Med Res, 2007, 12(3), 103-119
Anthroposophic medicine, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Mistletoe therapy, Phytomedicine, Systematic review, Viscum, Viscum album
502 Lovera, J.; Bagert, B.; Smoot, K.; Morris, C.D.; Frank, R.; Bogardus, K.; Wild, K.; Oken, B.; Whitham, R.; Bourdette, D.
Ginkgo biloba for the improvement of cognitive performance in multiple sclerosis
A randomized, placebo-controlled trial
Multiple Sclerosis, 2007, 13(3), 376-385
Ginkgo, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Multiple sclerosis, Nervous system, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
503 Steptoe, A.; Gibson, E.L.; Vuononvirta, R.; Hamer, M.; Wardle, J.; Rycroft, J.A.; Martin, J.F.; Erusalimsky, J.D.
The effects of chronic tea intake on platelet activation and inflammation
A double-blind placebo controlled trial
Atherosclerosis, 2007, 193, 277-282
Camellia sinensis, Inflammation, Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Coronary heart disease, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Tea, Black tea
504 Birks, J.; Grimley Evans, J.
Ginkgo biloba for cognitive impairment and dementia
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2007, 2(CD003120), 1-66
Dementia, Ginkgo, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Phytomedicine, Systematic review
505 Win, W.; Zhiyu, C.; Taixiang, W.; Xiaoyan, Y.; Guanjian, L.
Medicinal herbs for esophageal cancer
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2007, 3(CD004520), 1-21
Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Esophageal cancer, Phytomedicine, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
506 Chainani-Wu, N.; Silverman, S. Jr; Reingold, A.; Bostrom, A.; McCulloch, C.; Lozada-Nur, F.; Weintraub, J.
A randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind clinical trial of curcuminoids in oral lichen planus
Phytomed, 2007, 14(7-8), 427-446
Ayurveda, Curcuma, Curcuma longa, Ear-nose-throat disorders, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mouth, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
507 Widrig, R.; Suter, A.; Saller, R.; Melzer, J.
Choosing between NSAID and arnica for topical treatment of hand osteoarthritis in a randomised, double-blind study
Rheumatol Int, 2007, 27(6), 585-591
Arnica, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial
508 Greenlee, H.; Atkinson, C.; Stanczyk, F.Z.; Lampe, J.W.
A pilot and feasibility study on the effects of naturopathic botanical and dietary interventions on sex steroid hormone metabolism in premenopausal women
Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, 2007, 16(8), 1601-1609
Curcuma, Curcuma longa, Cynara cardunculus subsp. flavescens, Endocrinology, Nutrition/diet, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, rosemary, Schizandra, Schizandra chinensis, milk thistle, Taraxacum
509 Kishida, Y.; Miki, H.; Nishii, T.; Inoue, T.; Nishida, S.; Yoshikawa, H.; Sugano, N.
Therapeutic effects of Saireito (TJ-114), a traditional Japanese herbal medicine, on postoperative edema and inflammation after total hip arthroplasty
Phytomed, 2007, 14(9), 581-586
Alisma orientale, Atractylodes, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Blood/Lymphatic system, Bupleurum, Surgery, Cinnamomum, Inflammation, Glycyrrhiza, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Edema, Phytomedicine, Pinellia Tuber, Polyporus umbellatus, Poria, Poria cocos, Randomized trial, Saireito, Scutellaria, Traditional Japanese medicine, ginger, Zizyphus, Zizyphus jujuba, Polyporus, Panax, Panax ginseng
510 Singh, B.B.; Vinjamury, S.P.; Der-Martirosian, C.; Kublik, E.; Mishra, L.C.; Shepard, N.P.; Singh, V.J.; Meier, M.; Gandhi Madhu, S.
Ayurvedic and collateral herbal treatments for hyperlipidemia
A systematic review of randomized controlled trials and quasi-experimental designs
Altern Ther Health Med, 2007, 13(4), 22-28
Ayurveda, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review
511 Udani, J.; Singh, B.B.
Blocking carbohydrate absorption and weight loss
A clinical trial using a proprietary fractionated white bean extract
Altern Ther Health Med, 2007, 13(4), 32-37
Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phaseolus, Phaseolus vulgaris, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Overweight
512 Rossnagel, K.; Roll, S.; Willich, S.N.
Klinische Wirksamkeit von Hagebuttenpulver mit Arthrose
Eine systematische Übersicht
MMW Fortschr Med, 2007, 149(II), 51-56
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Rosa, Rosa canina, Systematic review
513 Carlson, J.J.; Farquhar, J.W.; DiNucci, E.; Ausserer, L.; Zehnder, J.; Miller, D.; Berra, K.; Haberty, L.; Haskell, W.L.
Safety and efficacy of ginkgo biloba-containing dietary supplement on cognitive function, quality of life, and platelet function in healthy, cognitively intact older adults
J Am Diet Assoc, 2007, 107(3), 422-432
Nutrition/diet, Geriatrics, Healthy probands, Ginkgo, Hydrocotyle, Hydrocotyle asiatica, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Dietary supplementation, Nervous system, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
514 Kojuri, J.; Vosoughi, A.; Akrami, M.
Effects of Anethum graveolens and garlic on lipid profile in hyperlipidemic patients
Lipids Health Dis, 2007, 6, 5; (1-5)
Allium, Allium sativum, Anethum, dill tips, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
515 Rivera-Arce, E.; Chavez-Soto, M.A.; Herrera-Arellano, A.; Arzate, S.; Aguero, J.; Feria-Romero, I.A.; Cruz-Guzman, A.; Lozoya, X.
Therapeutic effectiveness of a Mimosa tenuiflora cortex extract in venous leg ulceration treatment
J Ethnopharmacol, 2007, 109(3), 523-528
Ulcer, Skin diseases, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mimosa, Mimosa tenuiflora, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
516 Wilkinson, S.M.; Love, S.B.; Westcombe, A.M.; Gambles, M.A.; Burgess, C.C.; Cargill, A.; Young, T.; Maher, J.; Ramirez, A.J.
Effectiveness of aromatherapy massage in the management of anxiety and depression in patients with cancer
A multicenter randomized controlled trial
J Clin Oncol, 2007, 25(5), 532-539
Anxiety, Aromatherapy, Depression, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Manual therapy, Massage, Phytomedicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial
517 Lin, P.W.; Chan, W.C.; Ng, B.F.; Lam, L.C.
Efficacy of aromatherapy (Lavendula angustifolia) as an intervention for agitated behaviours in Chinese older persons with dementia
A cross-over randomized trial
Int J Geriatr Psych, 2007, 22, 405-410
Aromatherapy, Dementia, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lavendula, Lavendula angustifolia, Nervous system, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial
518 Chrubasik, J.E.; Roufogalis, B.D.; Chrubasik, S.
Evidence of effectiveness of herbal antiinflammatory drugs in the treatment of painful osteoarthritis and chronic low back pain
Phytother Res, 2007, 21(7), 675-683
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Back pain (non-specific), Systematic review, Review (CR)
519 Maenthaisong, R.; Chaiyakunapruk, N.; Niruntraporn, S.; Kongkaew, C.
The efficacy of aloe vera used for burn wound healing
A systematic review
Burns, 2007, 33(6), 713-718
Aloe, Aloe vera, Skin diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Systematic review, Burn
520 Milazzo, S.; Lejeune, S.; Ernst, E.
Laetrile for cancer
A systematic review of the clinical evidence
Support Care Cancer, 2007, 15(6), 583-595
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Laetril, Phytomedicine, Systematic review
521 Herrera-Arellano, A.; Jiménez-Ferrer, E.; Zamilpa, A.; Morales-Valdéz, M.; García-Valencia, C.E.; Tortoriello, J.
Efficacy and tolerability of a standardized herbal product from Galphimia glauca on generalized anxiety disorder
A randomized, double-blind clinical trial controlled with Lorazepam
Planta Med, 2007, 73(8), 713-717
Anxiety, Galphimia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial
522 Eckmann, F.
Hirnleistungsstörungen - Behandlung mit Ginkgo-biloba-Extrakt
Zeitpunkt des Wirkungseintritts in einer Doppelblindstudie mit 60 stationären Patienten
Fortschr Med, 1990, 108(29), 557-560
Depression, Ginkgo, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial
523 Pittler, M.H.; White, A.R.; Stevinson, C.; Ernst, E.
Effectiveness of artichoke extract in preventing alcohol-induced hangovers
A randomized controlled trial
CMAJ, 2003, 169(12), 1269-1273
Cynara cardunculus subsp. flavescens, Healthy probands, Hangover, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Prevention, Randomized trial
524 Thompson Coon, J.S.; Ernst, E.
Herbs for serum cholesterol reduction
A systematic review
J Fam Pract, 2003, 52(6), 468-478
Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review
525 Ernst, E.
Serious psychiatric and neurological adverse effects of herbal medicines
A systematic review
Acta Psychiatr Scand, 2003, 108, 83-91
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Phytomedicine, Mental diseases, Systematic review, Adverse effect
526 Borrelli, F.; Izzo, A.; Ernst, E.
Pharmacological effects of Cimicifuga racemosa
Life Sci, 2003, 73, 1215-1229
Black cohosh, Basic Research, Gynaecology, Climacteric, Complementary and alternative medicine, Menopause, Pharmacology, Phytomedicine, Systematic review
527 Kienle, G.S.; Kiene, H.
Systematic reviews on mistletoe in cancer
What implications for future research can be drawn?
Phytomed, 2007, 14(S VII), 11 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)
Immunomodulation, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Mistletoe therapy, Phytomedicine, Systematic review, Theory, Review (CR), Viscum, Viscum album
528 Chen, J.; Wu, G.; Li, S.; Yu, T.; Xie, Y.; Zhou, L.; Wang, L.
Shengmai (a traditional Chinese herbal medicine) for heart failure
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2007, 4(CD005052), 1-37 (Internet)
Chinese medicinal herbs, Cardiovascular diseases, Heart failure, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ophiopogon japonicus, Phytomedicine, Schizandra, Schizandra chinensis, Shengmai, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine, Panax, Panax ginseng
529 Tröger, W.
Additional therapy with mistletoe extracts in breast cancer patients receiving chemotherapy
A prospective randomized open label pilot study
Phytomed, 2007, 14(S VII), 36 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)
Anthroposophic medicine, Breast cancer, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Mistletoe therapy, Phytomedicine, Psychology/psychotherapy, Randomized trial, Viscum, Viscum album
530 Schink, M.; Tröger, W.; Dabidian, A.; Goyert, A.; Scheuerecker, H.; Meyer, J.; Fischer, I.U.; Glaser, F.
Effect of a perioperative infusion of mistletoe extract on surgery-induced immunosuppression in colorectal cancer patients
A controlled multicenter comparative cohort study
Phytomed, 2007, 14(S VII), 40 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)
Anthroposophic medicine, Bowel cancer, Immunomodulation, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Mistletoe therapy, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Colorectal cancer, Viscum, Viscum album
531 Zhou, J.; Qu, F.; Nan, R.; Tang, D.
The effect of chinese medicinal herbs in relieving menopausal symptoms in ovariectomized chinese women
Explore, 2007, 3(5), 478-484
Geng Nian An, Gynaecology, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Menopause, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
532 Sommerfeld, B.
Randomised, placebo-controlled, double-blind, split-face study on the clinical efficacy of Tricutan((R)) on skin firmness
Phytomed, 2007, 14(11), 711-715
Curcuma, Curcuma longa, Gynaecology, Skin diseases, Hydrocotyle asiatica, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, rosemary, Tricutan
533 Middelkamp-Hup, M.A.; Bos, J.D.; Rius-Diaz, F.; Gonzalez, S.; Westerhof, W.
Treatment of vitiligo vulgaris with narrow-band UVB and oral Polypodium leucotomos extract
A randomized double-blind placebo-controlled study
J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol, 2007, 21(7), 942-950
Skin diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Light therapy, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Vitiligo
534 Scripnikov, A.; Khomenko, A.; Napryeyenko, O.
Effects of Ginkgo biloba Extract EGb 761 on neuropsychiatric symptoms of dementia
Findings from a randomised controlled trial
WMW, 2007, 157(13-14), 295-300
Dementia, Geriatrics, Ginkgo, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Phytomedicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial
535 Kasper, S.; Anghelescu, I.-G.; Szegedi, A.; Dienel, A.; Kieser, M.
Placebo controlled continuation treatment with Hypericum extract WS 5570 after recovery from a mild or moderate depressive episode
WMW, 2007, 157(13-14), 362-366
Depression, Hypericum, St John's wort, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial
536 Rowe, C.A.; Nantz, M.P.; Bukowski, J.F.; Percival, S.S.
Specific formulation of Camellia sinensis prevents cold and flu symptoms and enhances gamm, delta T cell function
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study
J Am Coll Nutr, 2007, 26(5), 445-452
Respiratory diseases, Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Common cold, Flu, Immunomodulation, Immune system, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Prevention, Randomized trial, Tea
537 Kemmerich, B.
Evaluation of efficacy and tolerability of a fixed combination of dry extracts of thyme herb and primrose root in adults suffering from acute bronchitis with productive cough
A prospective, double-blind, placebo-controlled multicentre clinical trial
Arzneim Forsch, 2007, 57(9), 607-615
Respiratory diseases, Bronchipret, Bronchitis, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Primula, Randomized trial, Thymus, Thymus vulgaris
538 Singh, B.B.; Khorsan, R.; Vinjamury, S.P.; Der-Martirosian, C.; Kizhakkeveettil, A.; Anderson, T.M.
Herbal treatments of asthma
A systematic review
J Asthma, 2007, 44(9), 685-698
Asthma, Respiratory diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Systematic review
539 Fukino, Y.; Ikeda, A.; Maruyama, K.; Aoki, N.; Okubo, T.; Iso, H.
Randomized controlled trial for an effect of green tea-extract powder supplementation on glucose abnormalities
Eur J Clin Nutr, 2008, 62(8), 953-960
Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Diabetes mellitus, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Dietary supplementation, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Tea
540 Atteritano, M.; Marini, H.; Minutoli, L.; Polito, F.; Bitto, A.; Altavilla, D.; Mazzaferro, S.; D'Anna, R.; Cannata, M.L.; Gaudio, A.; Frisina, A.; Frisina, N.; Corrado, F.; Cancellieri, F.; Lubrano, C.; Bonauito, M.; Adamo, E.B.; Squadrito, F.
Effects of the phytoestrogen genistein on some predictors of cardiovascular risk in osteopenic, postmenopausal women
A two-year randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study
J Clin Endocrinol Metab, 2007, 92(8), 3068-3075
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Genistein, Gynaecology, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Menopause, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, osteopenia
541 Baicus, C.; Baicus, A.
Spirulina did not ameliorate idiopathic chronic fatigue in four N-of-1 randomized controlled trials
Phytother Res, 2007, 21(6), 570-573
Chronic fatigue syndrome, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Spirulina, Spirulina platensis
542 Li, E.K.; Tam, L.-S.; Wong, C.K.; Li, W.C.; Lam, C.W.K.; Wachtel-Galor, S., Benzie, I.F.F.; Bao, Y.X.; Leung, P.C.; Tomlinson, B.
Safety and efficacy of Ganoderma lucidum (Linghzi) and San Miao supplementation in patients with rheumatoid arthritis
A double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled pilot trial
Arthritis Rheum, 2007, 57(7), 1143-1150
Achyranthes, Achyranthes bidentata, Arthritis, Atractylodes, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Ganoderma, Ganoderma lucidum, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mycotherapy, Phellodendron, Phellodendron chinensis, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, San Miao San, Traditional Chinese medicine
543 Leach, M.J.
Gymnema sylvestre for Diabetes mellitus
A systematic review
J Altern Complement Med, 2007, 13(9), 977-983
Diabetes mellitus, Gymnema sylvestre, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review
544 Lizogub, V.G.; Riley, D.S.; Heger, M.
Efficacy of a Pelargonium sidoides preparation in patients with the common cold
A randomized, double blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial
Explore, 2007, 3(6), 573-584
Respiratory diseases, Common cold, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Pelargonium, Pelargonium sidoides, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
545 Chen, X.Y.; Wu, T.X.; Liu, G.J.; Wang, Q.; Zheng, J.; Wei, J.; Ni, J.; Zhou, L.K.; Duan, X.; Qiao, J.Q.
Chinese medicinal herbs for influenza
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2007, 4(CD004559), 1-28 (Internet)
Flu, Chinese medicinal herbs, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
546 Rambaldi, A.; Jacobs, B.P.; Gluud, C.
Milk thistle for alcoholic and/or hepatitis B or C virus liver diseases
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2007, 4(CD003620), 1-76
Hepatitis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Liver cirrhosis, Gastrointestinal tract, Phytomedicine, milk thistle, Systematic review
547 Vognild, E.; Elvevoll, E.O.; Brox, J.; Olsen, R.L.; Barstad, H.; Aursand, M.; Österud, B.
Effects of dietary marine oils and olive oil on fatty acid composition, platelet membrane fluidity, platelet responses, and serum lipids in healthy humans
Lipids, 1998, 33(4), 427-436
Blood/Lymphatic system, Nutrition/diet, Essential fatty acids, Healthy probands, Homespun remedies, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Codliver oil, Oil, Oleum oliva, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Traditional medicine, fish oil
548 Karkos, P.D.; Leong, S.C.; Arya, A.K.; Papouliakos, S.M.; Apostolidou, M.T.; Issing, W.J.
'Complementary ENT'
A systematic review of commonly used supplements
J Laryngol Otol, 2007, 121, 779-782
Allergies, Nutrition/diet, Ginkgo, Ear-nose-throat disorders, Homeopathy, Immunomodulation, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Sinusitis, Nervous system, Nosoden, Ear noises, Phytomedicine, Cold, Vertigo, Spirulina, Spirulina platensis, Systematic review, Vertigoheel, Vitamins
549 Hellsten, G.; Boman, K.; Saarem, K.; Hallmans, G.; Nilsson, T.K.
Effects on fibrinolytic activity of corn oil and a fish oil preparation enriched with omega-3-polyunsaturated fatty acids in a long-term study
Curr Med Res Opinion, 1993, 13(3), 133-139
Blood/Lymphatic system, Blood coagulation, Nutrition/diet, Essential fatty acids, Homespun remedies, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Codliver oil, Oil, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Traditional medicine, maize, fish oil
550 Jensen, T.; Stender, S.; Goldstein, K.; Hoelmer, G.; Deckert, T.
Partial normalization by dietary cod-liver oil of increased microvascular albumin leakage in patients with insulin-dependent diabetes and albuminuria
N Engl J Med, 1989, 321(23), 1572-1577
Albuminuria, Diabetes mellitus, Nutrition/diet, Urinary tract, Homespun remedies, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Codliver oil, Dietary supplementation, Oil, Oleum oliva, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Traditional medicine
551 Chung, V.; Liu, L.; Bian, Z.; Zhao, Z.; Fong, W.L.; Kum, W.F.; Gao, J.; Li, M.
Efficacy and safety of herbal medicines for idiopathic Parkinson's disease
A systematic review
Mov Disord, 2006, 21(10), 1709-1715
Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Parkinson's disease, Phytomedicine, Systematic review
552 Katzenschlager, R.; Evans, A.; Manson, A.; Patsalos, P.N.; Ratnaraj, N.; Watt, H.; Timmermann, L.; Giesen, R. van der; Lees, A.J.
Mucuna pruriens in Parkinson's disease
A double-blind clinical and pharmacological study
J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry, 2004, 75, 1672-1677
Dolichos, Dolichos pruriens, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Parkinson's disease, Pharmacology, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial
553 Rutledge, D.N.; Jones, C.J.
Effects of topical essential oil on exercise volume after a 12-week exercise program for women with fibromyalgia
A pilot study
J Altern Complement Med, 2007, 13(10), 1099-1106
Aloe, Aloe vera, Aromatherapy, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Camphora, Citrus, lime leaves [kaffir-], Citrus sinensis, Eucalyptus, Fibromyalgia, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mentha, peppermint, Oil, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, rosemary
554 D'Anchise, R.; Bulitta, M., Giannetti, B.
Comfrey extract ointment in comparison to diclofenac gel in the treatment of acute unilateral ankle sprains (distorsions)
Arzneim Forsch, 2007, 57(11), 712-716
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Symphytum, Sprain
555 Weiss, N.; Ide, N.; Abahji, T.; Nill, L.; Keller, C.; Hoffmann, U.
Aged garlic extract improves homocysteine-induced endothelial dysfunction in macro- and microcirculation
J Nutr, 2006, 136(3), 750s-754s
Arteries, Nutrition/diet, Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Prevention, Randomized trial
556 Unfer, V.; Casini, M.L.; Gerli, S.; Costabile, L.; Mignosa, M.; Renzo, G.C. di
Phytoestrogens may improve the pregnancy rate in vitro fertilization-embryo transfer cycles
A prospective, controlled, randomized trial
Fertil Steril, 2004, 82(6), 1509-1513
Gynaecology, Infertility, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial
557 Wu, Y.; Li, S.; Cui, W.; Zu, X.; Du, J.; Wang, F.
Ginkgo biloba extract improves coronary blood flow in healthy elderly adults
Role of endothelium-dependent vasodilation
Phytomed, 2008, 15(3), 164-169
Geriatrics, Healthy probands, Ginkgo, Heart, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
558 Siegers, C.P.; Syed, Ali S.; Tegtmeier, M.
Aescin and troxerutin as a successful combination for the treatment of inner ear perfusion disturbances
Phytomed, 2008, 15(3), 160-163
Aesculus hippocastanum, Ear-nose-throat disorders, Cardiovascular diseases, Hearing loss (acute), Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ear noises, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Hardness of Hearing
559 Canter, P.H.; Ernst, E.
Ginkgo biloba is not a smart drug
An updated systematic review of randomised clinical trials testing the nootropic effects of G. biloba extracts in healthy people
Hum Psychopharmacol, 2007, 22(5), 265-278
Brain, Healthy probands, Ginkgo, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Phytomedicine, Systematic review
560 MacKenzie, T.; Leary, L.; Brooks, W.B.
The effect of an extract of green tea and black tea on glucose control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus
Double-blind randomized study
Metabolism, 2007, 56(10), 1310-1344
Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Tea
561 Napryeyenko, O.; Borzenko, I.
Ginkgo biloba special extract in dementia with neuropsychiatric features
A randomised, placebo-controlled, double-blind clinical trial
Arzneim Forsch, 2007, 57, 4-11
Dementia, Ginkgo, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial
562 Oelkers-Ax, R.; Leins, A.; Parzer, P.; Hillecke, T.; Bolay, H.V.; Fischer, J.; Bender, S.; Hermanns, U.; Resch, F.
Butterbur root extract and music therapy in the prevention of childhood migraine
An explorative study
Eur J Pain, 2008, 12(3), 301-313
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Migraine, Music therapy, Nervous system, Pediatrics, butterbur, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Prevention, Randomized trial
563 Hur, M.H.; Oh, H.; Lee, M.S.; Kim, C.; Choi, A.-N.
Effects of aromatherapy massage on blood pressure and lipid profile in Korean climacteric women
Int J Neurosci, 2007, 117(9), 1281-1287
Aromatherapy, High blood pressure, Gynaecology, Cardiovascular diseases, Hyperlipoproteinemia, jessamine, Climacteric, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lavendula, Lavendula angustifolia, Manual therapy, Massage, Pelargonium, Pelargonium graveolens, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
564 Gail, M.H.; Pfeiffer, R.M.; Brown, L.M.; Zhang, L.; Ma, J.-l.; Pan, K.-f.; Liu, W.-d.; You, W.-c.
Garlic, vitamin, and antibiotic treatment for Helicobacter pylori
A randomized factorial controlled trial
Helicobacter, 2007, 12(5), 575-578
Acidum ascorbicum, Allium, Allium sativum, Nutrition/diet, Helicobacter pylori, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Dietary supplementation, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Selenium, Tokopherol, Vitamins
565 Grünwald, J.; Staiger, C.; Krug, L.
Wirksamkeit einer Beinwell-Salbe bei Patienten mit Osteoarthritis des Kniegelenks
Ergebniss einer doppelblinden, randomisierten, bizentrischen, placebokontrollierten Studie
Z Phytother, 2008, 29(Suppl 1, Kongressband), S7-S8 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Symphytum
566 Holubarsch, C.J.F.
Crataegus-Extrakt WS 1442 vermindert das Herztod-Risiko bei Patienten mit Herzinsuffizienz der NYHA-Klasse II-III
Die SPICE-Studie
Z Phytother, 2008, 29(Suppl 1, Kongressband), S9-S10 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)
Crataegus, Geriatrics, Cardiovascular diseases, Heart failure, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
567 Matthys, H.
Wirksamkeit und Verträglichkeit der EPs-7630-Tablette bei Erwachsenen mit akuter Bronchitis
Eine randomisierte, placebokontrollierte, doppelblinde Dosisfindungsstudie
Z Phytother, 2008, 29(Suppl 1, Kongressband), S13-S14 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)
Respiratory diseases, Bronchitis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Pelargonium, Pelargonium sidoides, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, posology, Randomized trial
568 Dimpfel, W.; Suter, A.A.
Sleep improving effects of a single dose administration of a valerian/hops fluid extract
A double blind, randomized, placebo-controlled sleep-EEG study in a parallel design using the electrohypnogram
Z Phytother, 2008, 29(Suppl 1, Kongressband), S23 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)
hop, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Valeriana
569 Klövekorn, W.; Tepe, A.; Danesch, U.
A randomized, double-blind, vehicle-controlled, half-side comparison with a herbal ointement containing Mahonia aquifolium, Viola tricolor and Centella asiatica for the treatment of mild-to-moderate atopic dermatitis
Int J Clin Pharmacol Ther, 2007, 45(11), 583-591
Berberis, Berberis aquifolium, Ekzevowen, Skin diseases, Hydrocotyle, Hydrocotyle asiatica, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Neurodermitis, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Viola, Viola tricolor
570 Kasper, S.; Gastpar, M.; Müller, W.E.; Volz, H.P.; Dienel, A.; Kieser, M.
Efficacy of St. John's wort extract WS 5570 in acute treatment of mild depression
A reanalysis of data from controlled clinical trials
Eur Arch Psychiatry Clin Neurosci, 2008, 258(1), 59-63
Depression, Hypericum, St John's wort, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial
571 Papakostas, G.I.; Crawford, C.M.; Scalia, M.J.; Fava, M.
Timing of clinical improvement and symptom resolution in the treatment of major depressive disorder
A replication of findings with the use of a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of Hypericum perforatum versus fluoxetine
Neuropsychobiology, 2007, 56(2-3), 132-137
Depression, Hypericum, St John's wort, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial
572 Horneber, M.; Bueschel, G.; Huber, R.; Linde, K.; Rostock, M.
Mistletoe therapy in oncology
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2008, 2(CD003297), 1-69
Anthroposophic medicine, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Mistletoe therapy, Phytomedicine, Systematic review, Viscum, Viscum album
573 Saleem, R.; Rani, R.; Ahmed, M.; Sadaf, F.; Ahmad, S.I.; Zafar, N. ul; Khan, S.S.; Siddiqui, B.S.; Lubna; Ansari, F.; Khan, S.A.; Faizi, S.
Effect of cream containing Melia azedarach flowers on skin diseases in children
Phytomed, 2008, 15(4), 231-236
Azadirachta indica, Skin diseases, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Pediatrics, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
574 Choonhakarn, C.; Busaracome, P.; Sripanidkulchai, B.; Sarakarn, P.
The efficacy of aloe vera gel in the treatment of oral lichen planus
A randomized controlled trial
Brit J Dermatol, 2008, 158(3), 573-577
Aloe, Aloe vera, Ear-nose-throat disorders, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
575 Shi, J.; Tong, Y.; Shen, J.-G.; Li, H.-X.
Effectiveness and safety of herbal medicines in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome
A systematic review
World J Gastroenterol, 2008, 14(3), 454-462
Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Phytomedicine, Irritable bowel syndrome, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
576 Kalman, D.S.; Feldman, S.; Feldman, R.; Schwartz, H.I.; D.R. Krieger; Garrison, R.
Effect of a proprietary Magnolia and Phellodendron extract on stress levels in healthy women
A pilot, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial
Nutrition J, 2008, 7, (1-16) (Internet)
Anxiety, Healthy probands, Gynaecology, Climacteric, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Magnolia, Magnolia officinalis, Menopause, Phellodendron, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Stress
577 Pittler, M.H.; Guo, R.; Ernst, E.
Hawthorn extract for treating chronic heart failure (Review)
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2008, 1(CD005312), (1-26)
Crataegus, Cardiovascular diseases, Heart failure, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Systematic review
578 Guo, R.; Pittler, M.H.; Ernst, E.
Herbal medicines for the treatment of allergic rhinitis
A systematic review
Ann Asthma Immunol, 2007, 99(6), 483-495
Allergies, Hay fever, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Systematic review
579 Hill, N.; Lenglet, A.; Arnéz, A.M.; Carneiro, I.
Plant based insect repellent and insecticide treated bed nets to protect against malaria in areas of early evening biting vectors
Double blind randomised placebo controlled clinical trial in the Bolivian Amazon
BMJ, 2007, 335(7628), 1023-1025
Eucalyptus, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Malaria, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Prevention, Randomized trial
580 Polagruto, J.A.; Gross, H.B.; Kamangar, F.; Kamangar, F.; Kosuna, K.-i.; Sun, B.; Fujii, H.; Keen, C.L.; Hackman, R.M.
Platelet reactivity in male smokers following the acute consumption of a flavanol-rich grapeseed extract
J Med Food, 2007, 10, 725-730
Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Dietary supplementation, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Vitis vinifera, Vitis
581 Randall, C.; Dickens, A.; White, A.; Sanders, H.; Fox, M.; Campbell, J.
Nettle sting for chronic knee pain
A randomised controlled pilot study
Complement Ther Med, 2008, 16(2), 66-72
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Joints, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Pain, Urtica, Urtica dioica
582 Francini-Pesenti, F.; Brocadello, F.; Beltramolli, D.; Nardi, M.; Caregaro, L.
Sugar cane policosanol failed to lower plasma cholesterol in primitive, diet-resistant hypercholesterolaemia
A double blind, controlled study
Complement Ther Med, 2008, 16(2), 61-65
Nutrition/diet, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Dietary supplementation, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Saccharum officinarum, Metabolic diseases
583 Schapowal, A.
Treating intermittent allergic rhinitis
A prospective, randomized, placebo and antihistamine-controlled study of butterbur
Phytother Res, 2005, 19(6), 530-537
Allergies, Hay fever, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, butterbur, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
584 Weber, W.; Vander Stoep, A.; McCarty, R.L.; Weiss, N.S.; Biederman, J.; McClellan, J.
Hypericum perforatum (St John's wort) for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in children and adolescents
A randomized controlled trial
JAMA, 2008, 299(22), 2633-2641
ADHD, Hypericum, St John's wort, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Pediatrics, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial
585 Amagase, H.; Nance, D. M.
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, clinical study of the general effects of a standardized Lycium barbarum (Goji) Juice, GoChi
J Altern Complement Med, 2008, 14(4), 403-412
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chinese medicinal herbs, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lycium, Lycium barbarum, Gastrointestinal tract, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Psychology/psychotherapy, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Adverse effect
586 Solà, R.; Godàs, G.; Ribalta, J.; Vallvé, J.-C.; Girona, J.; Anguera, A.; Ostos, A.; Recalde, D.; Salazar, J.; Caslake, M.; Martín-Luján, F.; Salas-Salvadó, J.; Masana, L.
Effects of soluble fiber (Plantago ovata husk) on plasma lipids, lipoproteins, and apolipoproteins in men with ischemic heart disease
Am J Clin Nutr, 2007, 85, 1157-1163
Heart attack, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Plantago, Plantago ovata, Randomized trial
587 Avins, A.L.; Bent, S.; Staccone, S.; Badua, E.; Padula, A.; Goldberg, H.; Neuhaus, J.; Hudes, E.; Shinohara, K.; Kane, C.
A detailed safety assessment of a saw palmetto extract
Complement Ther Med, 2008, 16(3), 147-154
Andrology, Nutrition/diet, Urinary tract, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Dietary supplementation, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Prostatic enlargement (benign), Randomized trial, Sabal serrulata, Adverse effect
588 Yip, Y.B.; Tam, A.C.
An experimental study on the effectiveness of massage with aromatic ginger and orange essential oil for moderate-to-severe knee pain among the elderly in Hong Kong
Complement Ther Med, 2008, 16(3), 131-138
Aromatherapy, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Citrus, Citrus sinensis, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, ginger
589 Vlachojannis, R.; Roufogalis, B.D.; Chrubasik, S.
Systematic review on the safety of Harpagophytum preparations for osteoarthritic and low back pain
Phytother Res, 2008, 22(2), 149-152
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Harpagophytum, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Phytomedicine, Systematic review
590 Alonso, D.; Lazarus, M.C.; Baumann, L.
Effects of topical Arnica gel on post-laser treatment bruises
Dermatol Surg, 2002, 28(8), 686-688
Arnica, Blood/Lymphatic system, Hematoma, Skin diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
591 Patade, A.; Devareddy, L.; Lucas, E.A.; Korlagunta, K.; Daggy, B.P.; Arjmandi, B.H.
Flaxseed reduces total and LDL cholesterol concentrations in Native American postmenopausal women
J Wom Health, 2008, 17(3), 355-366
Nutrition/diet, Essential fatty acids, Gynaecology, Cardiovascular diseases, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Linum usitatissimum, Menopause, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
592 Levine, M.E.; Gillis, M.G.; Koch, S.Y.; Voss, A.C.; Stern, R.M.; Koch, K.L.
Protein and ginger for the treatment of chemotherapy-induced delayed nausea
J Altern Complement Med, 2008, 14(5), 545-551
Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Gastrointestinal tract, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Sickness, ginger
593 Kupcinskas, L.; Lafolie, P.; Lignell, A.; Kiudelis, G.; Jonaitis, L.; Adamonis, K.; Andersen, L. P.; Wadstrom, T.
Efficacy of the natural antioxidant astaxanthin in the treatment of functional dyspepsia in patients with or without Helicobacter pylori infection
A prospective, randomized, double blind, and placebo-controlled study
Phytomed, 2008, 15(6-7), 391-399
Dyspepsia, Helicobacter pylori, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Astaxanthin
594 Draelos, Z.D.
The ability of onion extract gel to improve the cosmetic appearance of postsurgical scars
J Cosmet Dermatol, 2008, 7, 101-104
Allium, Surgery, Skin diseases, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Wound healing
595 Klupp, N.L.; Chang, D.; Hawke, F.; Kiat, H.; Grant, S.J.; Bensoussan, A.
Ganoderma lucidum for the treatment of cardiovascular risk factors
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2008, 3, (1-7)
Ganoderma lucidum, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Prevention, Systematic review
596 Sengupta, K.; Alluri, K.V.; Satish, A.R.; Mishra, S.; Golakoti, T.; Sarma, K.V.S.; Dey, D.; Raychaudhun, S.P.
A double, blind, randomized, placebo controlled study of the efficacy and safety of 5-Loxin® for treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee
Arthritis Res Ther, 2008, 10, (1-11) (Internet)
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Boswellia, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
597 Bundy, R.; Walker, A.F.; Middleton, R.W.; Wallis, C.; Simpson, H.C.
Artichoke leaf extract (Cynara scolymus) reduces plasma cholesterol in otherwise healthy hypercholesterolemic adults
A randomized, double blind placebo controlled trial
Phytomed, 2008, 15(9), 668-675
Cynara cardunculus subsp. flavescens, Cardiovascular diseases, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
598 Ellis, R.J.; Toperoff, W.; Vaida, F.; Brande, G. van den; Gonzales, J.; Gouaux, B.; Bentley, H.; Atkinson, J.H.
Smoked medicinal cannabis for neuropathic pain in HIV
A randomized, crossover clinical trial
Neuropsychopharmacology, 2008, 34, 672-680
Cannabis, HIV, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Neuropathy, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
599 Matthys, H.; Funk, P.
EPs 7630 improves acute bronchitis symptoms and shortens time to remission
Results of a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicentre trial
Planta Med, 2008, 74(6), 686-692
Respiratory diseases, Bronchitis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Pelargonium, Pelargonium sidoides, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
600 Lee, S.H.; Ahn, Y.M.; Ahn, S.Y.; Doo, H.K.; Lee, B.C.
Interaction between warfarin and Panax ginseng in ischemic stroke patients
J Altern Complement Med, 2008, 14(6), 715-721
Arzneimittelwechselwirkung, Blood/Lymphatic system, Heart attack, Cardiovascular diseases, Ischaemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Conventional medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Panax, Panax ginseng