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301 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
302 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
303 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
304 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
305 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
306 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
307 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
308 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
309 Gupta, I.; Parihar, A.; Malhotra, P.; Singh, G.B.; Lüdtke, R.; Safayhi, H.; Ammon, H.P.T.
Effects of Boswellia serrata gum resin in patients with ulcerative colitis
Eur J Med Res, 1997, 2 (20.1), 37-43
Ayurveda, Boswellia, Ulcerative colitis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Non-randomized trial, Phytomedicine
310 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
311 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
312 Al-Waili, N.S.
Topical application of natural honey, beeswax and olive oil mixture for atopic dermatitis or psoriasis: partially controlled, single-blinded study
Complement Ther Med, 2003, 11(4), 226-234
Apitherapy, Bienenwachs, Dermatitis, Skin diseases, Honey, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Oil, Oleum oliva, Phytomedicine, Psoriasis vulgaris
313 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
314 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)
315 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
316 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
317 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
318 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
319 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
320 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
321 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
322 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
323 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
324 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
325 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
326 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
327 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
328 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
329 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
330 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
331 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
332 Portnoi, G.; Chng, L.A.; Karimi-Tabesh, L.; Koren, G.; Tan, M.P.; Einarson, A.
Prospective comparative study of the safety and effectiveness of ginger for the treatment of nausea and vomiting in pregnancy
Am J Obstet Gynecol, 2003, 189, 1374-1377
Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Phytomedicine, Obstetrics, Morning sickness, Sickness (pregnancy), ginger
333 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
334 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
335 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
336 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
337 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
338 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
339 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
340 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
341 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
342 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
343 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
344 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
345 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
346 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
347 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
348 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
349 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
350 Birks, J.; Grimley Evans, J.
Ginkgo Biloba for cognitive impairment and dementia
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2002, 4(CD003120), 1-70
Dementia, Ginkgo, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Phytomedicine, Systematic review
351 Borrelli, F.; Capasso, R.; Russo, A.; Ernst, E.
Systematic review: green tea and gastrointestinal cancer risk
Aliment Pharmacol Ther, 2004, 19(3), 497-510
Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Gastrointestinal tract, Phytomedicine, Prevention, Systematic review, Tea
352 Walker-Bone, K.
Natural remedies in the treatment of osteoarthritis
Drugs & Aging, 2003, 20(7), 517-526
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Systematic review
353 Desai, A.K.; Grossberg, G.T.
Herbals and botanicals in geriatric psychiatry
Am J Geriatr Psychiatry, 2003, 11(5), 498-506
Arzneimittelwechselwirkung, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Mental diseases, Systematic review, Adverse effect
354 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
355 Parsons, M.; Simpson, M.; Ponton, T.
Raspberry leaf and its effect on labour
Safety and efficacy
Aust Coll Midwives Inc J, 1999, 12(3), 20-25
Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Phytomedicine, blackberry, raspberry, Obstetrics, Review (CR), Tedious labour
356 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
357 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
358 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
359 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
360 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
361 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)
362 ; 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
363 Linde, K.; Knüppel, L.
Large-scale observational studies of hypericum extracts in patients with depressive disorders
A systematic review
Phytomed, 2005, 12(1-2), 148-157
Depression, Hypericum, St John's wort, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Mental diseases, Systematic review
364 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
365 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
366 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
367 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
368 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
369 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
370 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
371 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
372 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
373 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
374 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
375 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
376 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
377 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
378 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
379 Krebs, E.E.; Ensrud, K.E.; MacDonald, R.; Wilt, T.J.
Phytoestrogens for treatment of menopausal symptoms
A systematic review
Obstet Gynecol, 2004, 104(4), 824-836
Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Menopause, Phytomedicine, Systematic review
380 Wustrow, T.P.U.; Mannel, M.
Naturheilkundliche Therapie der akuten Otitis media
Z Phytother, 2004, 25(2), 75-81
Ear-nose-throat disorders, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Middle ear inflammation, Non-randomized trial, Otovowen, Phytomedicine
381 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
382 Betz, O.; Kranke, P.; Geldner, G.; Wulf, H.; Eberhardt, L.H.J.
Ist Ingwer ein klinisch relevantes Antiemetikum?
Eine systematische Übersicht randomisierter kontrollierter Studien
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2005, 12(1), 14-23
Vomiting, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Nervous system, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Travel sickness, Obstetrics, Morning sickness, Systematic review, Sickness, Sickness (pregnancy), Adverse effect, ginger
383 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
384 Martin, K.W.; Ernst, E.
Herbal medicines for treatment of fungal infections
A systematic review of controlled clinical trials
Mycoses, 2004, 47, 87-92
Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Fungi, Systematic review
385 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
386 Wilcock, A.; Manderson, C.; Weller, R.; Walker, G.; Carr, D.; Carey, A.-M.; Broadhurst, D.; Mew, J.; Ernst, E.
Does aromatherapy massage benefit patients with cancer attending a specialist palliative care day centre?
Palliative Med, 2004, 18, 287-290
Aromatherapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Manual therapy, Massage, Palliative care, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial
387 Caruso, T.J.; Gwaltney, J.M.
Treatment of the common cold with Echinacea
A structured review
Clin Infect Dis, 2005, 40, 807-810
Respiratory diseases, Echinacea, Echinacea pallida, Echinacea purpurea, Common cold, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Systematic review
388 Pittler, M.H.; Ernst, E.
Horse chestnut seed extract for chronic venous insufficiency
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2006, 1(CD003230), 1-31
Aesculus hippocastanum, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Systematic review, Vein disorders
389 Gray, R.D.; Haggart, K.; Lee, D.K.C.; Cull, S.; Lipworth, B.J.
Effects of butterbur treatment in intermittent allergic rhinitis
A placebo-controlled evaluation
Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol, 2004, 93, 56-60
Allergies, Hay fever, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, butterbur, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
390 Smith, C.; Crowther, C.; Willson, K.; Hotham, N.; McMillian, V.
A randomized controlled trial of ginger to treat nausea and vomiting in pregnancy
Obstet Gynecol, 2004, 103, 639-645
Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Pyridoxin, Randomized trial, Obstetrics, Morning sickness, Sickness (pregnancy), ginger
391 Willcox, M.L.; Bodeker, G.
Traditional herbal medicines for malaria
BMJ, 2004, 1329, 1156-1159
Annona, soursop, velvet leaf, Ethnomedicine, Infections, Jatropha, Jatropha curcas, Kalanchoe pinnata, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Malaria, mango, Momordica charantia, Phytomedicine, Rizinus communis, Senna, Senna occidentalis, Senna tora, Sida, Sida rombifolia, Systematic review, ginger
392 Maizels, M.; Blumenfeld, A.; Burchette, R.
A combination of riboflavin, magnesium, and feverfew for migraine prophylaxis
A randomized trial
Headache, 2004, 44, 885-890
Chrysanthemum, feverfew, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Magnesium, Migraine, Minerals, Dietary supplementation, Nervous system, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Prevention, Randomized trial, Riboflavin
393 Murck, H.; Fava, M.; Alpert, J.; Nierenberg, A.A.; Mischoulon, D.; Otto, M.W.; Zajecka, J.; Mannel, M.; Rosenbaum, J.F.
Hypericum extract in patients with MDD and reversed vegetative signs
Re-analysis form data of a double-blind, randomized trial of hypericum extract, fluoxetine, and placebo
Int J Neuropsychopharmacol, 2004, 7, 1-7
Depression, Hypericum, St John's wort, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial
394 Durak, I.; Aytac, B.; Atmaca, Y.; Devrim, E.; Avci, A.; Erol, C.; Oral, D.
Effects of garlic extract consumption on plasma and erythrocyte antioxidant parameters in atherosclerotic patients
Life Sci, 2004, 75(16), 1959-1966
Allium, Allium sativum, Arteriosclerosis, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Phytomedicine
395 Trautmann-Sponsel, R.D.; Dinel, A.
Safety of Hypericum extract in mildly to moderately depressed outpatients
A review on data from three randomized, placebo-controlled trials
J Affect Disord, 2004, 82, 303-307
Depression, Hypericum, St John's wort, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Review (CR)
396 Crews, W.D.; Harrison, D.W.; Griffin, M.L.; Addison, K.; Yount, A.M.; Giovenco, M.A.; Hazell, J.
A double-blinded, placebo-controlled, randomized trial of the neuropsychologic efficacy of cranberry juice in a sample of cognitively intact older adults
Pilot study findings
J Altern Complement Med, 2005, 11(2), 305-309
Geriatrics, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Psychology/psychotherapy, Randomized trial, Vaccinium, cranberry
397 Gelenberg, A.J.; Shelton, R.C.; Crits-Christoph, P.; Keller, M.B.; Dunner, D.L.; Hirschfeld, R.M.A.; Thase, M.E.; Russell, J.M.; Lydiard, R.B.; Gallop, R.J.; Todd, L.; Hellerstein, D.J.; Goodnick, P.J.; Keitner, G.I.; Stahl, S.M.; Halbreich, U.; Hopkins H.S.
The effectiveness of St.John's Wort in major depressive disorder
A naturalistic phase 2 follow-up in which nonresponders were provided alternate medication
J Clin Psych, 2004, 65(8), 1114-1119
Depression, Hypericum, St John's wort, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial
398 Kroll, M.; Ring, C.; Gaus, W.; Hempel, B.
A randomized trial of Korodin Herz-Kreislauf-Tropfen as add-on treatment in older patients with orthostatic hypotension
Phytomed, 2005, 12(6-7), 395-402
Camphora, Crataegus, Geriatrics, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Korodin, Mentholum, Low blood pressure, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
399 Ullmann, U.; Haller, J.; Bakker, G.C.M.; Brink, E.J.; Weber, P.
Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) (TEA VIGO) does not impair non-haem-iron absorption in man
Phytomed, 2005, 12(6-7), 410-415
Blood/Lymphatic system, Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Healthy probands, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Tea
400 Szegedi, A.; Kohnen, R.; Dienel, A.; Kieser, M.
Acute treatment of moderate to severe depression with hypericum extract WS 5570 (St. John's wort): randomised controlled double blind non-inferiority trial versus paroxetine
BMJ, 2005, 330, 503-507
Depression, Hypericum, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial