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301 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
302 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
303 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
304 Hikiami, H.; Goto, H.; Sekiya, N.; Hattori, N.; Sakakibara, I.; Shimada, Y.; Terasawa, K.
Comparative efficacy of Keishi-bukuryo-gan and Pentoxifylline on RBC deformability in patients with "oketsu"syndrome
Phytomed, 2003, 10(6-7), 459-466
Cardiovascular diseases, Keishi-bukuryo-gan, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Phytomedicine, Traditional Japanese medicine
305 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
306 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
307 Pittler, M.H.; Schmidt, K.; Ernst, E.
Hawthorn extract for treating chronic heart failure
Meta-analysis of randomized trials
Am J Med, 2003, 114, 665-674
Crataegus, Cardiovascular diseases, Heart failure, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Phytomedicine
308 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
309 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
310 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
311 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
312 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
313 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
314 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
315 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
316 Shekelle, P.G.; Hardy, M.L.; Morton, S.C.; Maglione, M.; Mojiea, W.A.; Suttorp, M.J.; Rhodes, S.L.; Jungvig, L.; Gagné, J.
Efficacy and safety of ephedra and ephedrine for weight loss and athletic performance: a meta-analysis
JAMA, 2003, 289, 1537-1545
Exercise therapy, Ephedra, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Physical therapy, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Overweight, Ephedra sinica
317 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
318 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
319 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
320 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
321 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
322 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
323 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
324 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
325 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
326 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
327 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
328 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
329 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
330 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
331 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
332 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
333 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
334 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
335 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
336 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
337 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
338 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
339 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
340 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)
341 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
342 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
343 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
344 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
345 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
346 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
347 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
348 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
349 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
350 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
351 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
352 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
353 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
354 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
355 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
356 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
357 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
358 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
359 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
360 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
361 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
362 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
363 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
364 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
365 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
366 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
367 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
368 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
369 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
370 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
371 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
372 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
373 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
374 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
375 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
376 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
377 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
378 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
379 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
380 Röder, C.; Schaefer, M.; Leucht, S.
Meta-Analyse zu Wirksamkeit und Verträglichkeit der Behandlung der leichten und mittelschweren Depression mit Johanniskraut
Fortschr Neurol Psychiatr, 2004, 72(6), 330-343
Depression, Hypericum, St John's wort, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Phytomedicine, Mental diseases, Adverse effect
381 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
382 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
383 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
384 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
385 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
386 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
387 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
388 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)
389 ; 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
390 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
391 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
392 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
393 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
394 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
395 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
396 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
397 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
398 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
399 Werneke, U.; Horn, O.; Taylor, D.M.
How effective is St John's wort?
The evidence revisited
J Clin Psych, 2004, 65, 611-617
Depression, Hypericum, St John's wort, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Phytomedicine, Mental diseases
400 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