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401 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
402 Kleeberg, U.R.; Suciu, S.; Bröcker, E.B.; Ruiter, D.J.; Chartier, C.; Liénard, D.; Marsden, J.; Schadendorf, D.; Eggermont, A.M.M.
Final results of the EORTC 18871/DKG 80-1 randomised phase III trial
RIFN-alpha2b versus rIFN-gamma versus ISCADOR M versus observation after surgery in melanoma patients with either high-risk primary (thickness > 3 mm) or regional lymph node metastasis
Eur J Cancer, 2004, 40, 390-402
Blood/Lymphatic system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Lymphatic system, Malignant melanoma, Mistletoe therapy, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Viscum, Viscum album, Iscador
403 Liu, X.; Wei, J.; Tan, F.; Zhou, S.; Wurthwein, G.; Rohdewald, P.
Antidiabetic effect of Pycnogenol French maritime pine bark extract in patients with diabetes type II
Life Sci, 2004, 75, 2505-2513
Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Pinus, Pinus pinaster, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
404 Budoff, M.J.; Takasu, J.; Flores, F.R.; Niihara, Y.; Lu, B.; Lau, B.H.; Rosen, R.T.; Amagase, H.
Inhibiting progression of coronary calcification using aged garlic extract in patients receiving statin therapy
A preliminary study
Prev Med, 2004, 39, 985-991
Allium, Allium sativum, Arteriosclerosis, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
405 Semiglasov, V.F.; Stepula, V.V.; Dudov, A.; Lehmacher, W.; Mengs, U.
The standardised mistletoe extract PS76A2 improves QoL in patients with breast cancer receiving adjuvant CMF chemotherapy
A randomised, placebo-controlled, double-blind, multicentre clinical trial
Anticancer Res, 2004, 24, 1293-1302
Breast cancer, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Mistletoe therapy, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Viscum, Viscum album
406 Carroll, C.B.; Bain, P.G.; Teare, L.;Liu, X.; Joint, C.; Wroath, C.; Parkin, S.G.; Fox, P.; Wright, D.; Hobart, J.; Zajicek, J.P.
Cannabis for dyskinesia in Parkinson disease
A randomized double-blind crossover study
Neurology, 2004, 63, 1245-1250
Cannabis, Cannabis sativa, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Parkinson's disease, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
407 Lupattelli, G.; Marchesi, S., Lombardini, R.; Roscini, A.R.; Trinca, F.; Gemelli, F.; Vaudo, G.; Mannarino, E.
Artichoke juice improves endothelial function in hyperlipemia
Life Sci, 2004, 76, 775-782
Observational trial, Cynara cardunculus subsp. flavescens, Nutrition/diet, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases
408 Linde, K.; Berner, M.; Egger, M.; Mulrow, C.
St John's wort for depression
Meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials
Brit J Psychiatry, 2005, 186, 99-107
Depression, Hypericum, St John's wort, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Phytomedicine, Mental diseases
409 Kobak, K.A.; Taylor, L.V.; Warner, G.; Futterer, R.
St. John's wort versus placebo in social phobia
Results from a placebo-controlled pilot study
J Clin Psychopharmacol, 2005, 25(1), 51-58
Anxiety, Hypericum, St John's wort, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Social phobia
410 Schouw, Y.T. van der; Kreijkamp-Kaspers, S.; Peeters, P.H.M.; Keinan-Boker, L.; Rimm, E.B.; Grobbee, D.E.
Prospective study on usual dietary phytoestrogen intake and cardiovascular disease risk in western women
Circulation, 2005, 111, 465-471
Observational trial, Nutrition/diet, Gynaecology, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Prevention
411 Narimanian, M.; Badalyan, M.; Panosyan, V.; Gabrielyan, E.; Panossian, A.; Wikman, G.; Wagner, H.
Randomized trial of a fixed combination (KanJang) of herbal extracts containing Adhatoda vasica, Echinacea purpurea and Eleutherococcus senticosus in patients with upper respiratory tract infections
Phytomed, 2005, 12(8), 539-547
Respiratory diseases, Bronchitis, Echinacea, Echinacea purpurea, Eleutherococcus senticosus, Justicia, Justicia adhatoda, Kan Jang (Komplex), Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial
412 Satoh, N.; Sakai, S.; Kogure, T.; Tahara, E.; Origasa, H.; Shimada, Y.; Kohoda, K.; Okubo, T.; Terasawa, K.
A randomized double blind placebo-controlled clinical trial of Hochuekkito, a traditional herbal medicine, in the treatment of elderly patients with weakness N of one and responder restricted design
Phytomed, 2005, 12(8), 549-554
Angelica, Astragalus, Atractylodes, Bupleurum, Citrus, Citrus aurantium, Geriatrics, Glycyrrhiza, Hochuekkito, Immunomodulation, Immune system, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Traditional Japanese medicine, ginger, Zizyphus, Zizyphus jujuba, Panax, Panax ginseng
413 Smolinski, D.; Wollner, D.; Orlowski, J.; Curcio, J.; Nevels, J.; Kim, L.S.
A pilot study to examine a combination botanical for the treatment of menopausal symptoms
J Altern Complement Med, 2005, 11(3), 483-489
Agnus castus, Observational trial, Black cohosh, Epimedium, Epimedium leaf, Eupatorium, Eupatorium purpureum, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ligusticum, Ligusticum chuanxiong, Menopause, Mentha, peppermint, squaw vine, Nigella sativa, Phytomedicine, Polygonatum, King Solomon seed, rosemary, blackberry, raspberry, Schizandra, Schizandra chinensis, Taraxacum, Valeriana, Viburnum
414 Murakami, S.; Shirota, T.; Hayashi, S.; Ishizuka, B.
Aromatherapy for outpatients with menopausal symptoms in obstetrics and gynecology
J Altern Complement Med, 2005, 11(3), 491-494
Alpinia, Alpinia speciosa, Aromatherapy, Observational trial, Chamomilla, Chamomilla romana, Citrus, Citrus aurantium, Citrus bergamia, Citrus junos, lime leaves [kaffir-], Cupressus, Cupressus sempervirens, Gynaecology, Juniperus, Juniperus communis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lavendula, Lavendula officinalis, Melissa, lemon balm, Menopause, Mentha, peppermint, Origanum majorana, Pelargonium, Pelargonium graveolens, Phytomedicine, Rosa, Rosa damascena, sage, Salvia sclarea, Santalum album, Ylang ylang, Santalum
415 Huseini, H.F.; Alavian, S.M.; Heshmat, R.; Heydari, M.R.; Abolmaali, K.
The efficacy of Liv-52 on liver cirrhotic patients
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled first approach
Phytomed, 2005, 12(9), 619-624
Ayurveda, Capparis, Capparis spinosa, Cichorium intybus, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Liver cirrhosis, Liv-52, Gastrointestinal tract, Mandur basma, Millefolium, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Solanum, Tamarix gallica, Terminalia, Terminalia arjuna
416 Schwarz, E.; Parlesak, A.; Henneicke-von Zepelin, H.-H.; Bode, J.C.; Bode, C.
Effect of oral administration of freshly pressed juice of Echinacea purpurea on the number of various subpopulations of B- and T-lymphocytes in healthy volunteers
Results of a double-blind, placebo-controlled cross-over study
Phytomed, 2005, 12(9), 625-631
Echinacea, Echinacea purpurea, Healthy probands, Immunomodulation, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
417 Soden, K.; Vincent, K.; Craske, S.; Lucas, C.; Ashley, S.
A randomized controlled trial of aromatherapy massage in a hospice setting
Palliative Med, 2004, 18, 87-92
Anxiety, Aromatherapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lavendula, Manual therapy, Massage, Palliative care, Phytomedicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Pain
418 Lukaczer, D.; Darland, G.; Tripp, M.; Liska, D.; Lerman, R.H.; Schiltz, B.; Bland, J. S.
Clinical effects of a proprietary combination isoflavone nutritional supplement in menopausal women
A pilot trial
Altern Ther Health Med, 2005, 11(5), 60-65
Observational trial, Nutrition/diet, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Menopause, Dietary supplementation, Phytomedicine, Pueraria, Pueraria lobata, Trifolium, Trifolium pratense
419 Turner, R.B.; Bauer, R.; Woelkart, K.; Hulsey, T.C.; Gangemi, J.D.
An evaluation of Echinacea angustifolia in experimental rhinovirus infections
N Engl J Med, 2005, 353, 341-348
Echinacea, Experiment, Basic Research, Ear-nose-throat disorders, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Human, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Prevention, Randomized trial, Cold, Viruses
420 Lipton, R.B.; Einhäupl, K.M.; Wilks, K.; Mauskop, A.
Petasites hybridus root (butterbur) is an effective preventive treatment for migraine
Neurology, 2004, 63, 2240-2244
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Migraine, Nervous system, butterbur, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Prevention, Randomized trial
421 Badar, V.A.; Thawani, V.R.; Wakode, P.T.; Shrivastava, M.P.; Gharpure, K.J., Hingorani, L.L.; Khiyani, R.M.
Efficacy of Tinospora cordifolia in allergic rhinitis
J Ethnopharmacol, 2005, 96, 445-449
Allergies, Ethnopharmacology, Hay fever, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Pharmacology, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Tinospora, Tinospora cordifolia
422 Noorbala, A.A.; Akhondzadeh, S.; Tahmacebi-Poura, N.; Jamshidib, A.H.
Hydro-alcoholic extract of Crocus sativus L. versus fluoxetine in the treatment of mild to moderate depression
A double-blind, randomized pilot trial
J Ethnopharmacol, 2005, 97, 281-284
Crocus, Depression, Ethnopharmacology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Pharmacology, Phytomedicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial
423 Lee, W.; Min, W.K.; Chun, S.; Lee, Y.-W.; Park, H.; Lee, D.H.; Lee, Y.K.; Son, J.E.
Long-term effects of green tea ingestion on atherosclerotic biological markers in smokers
Clin Biochem, 2005, 38, 84-87
Antioxidants, Arteriosclerosis, Observational trial, Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Mental diseases, Addiction
424 Paulsen, E.; Korsholm, L.; Branderup, F.
A double-blind, placebo-controlled study of a commercial Aloe vera gel in the treatment of slight to moderate psoriasis vulgaris
J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol, 2005, 19, 326-331
Aloe, Aloe vera, Skin diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Psoriasis vulgaris
425 Predy, G.N.; Goel, V.; Lovlin, R.; Donner, A.; Stitt, L.; Basu, T.K.
Efficacy of an extract of North American ginseng containing poly-furanosyl-pyranosyl-saccharides for preventing upper repiratory tract infections
A randomized controlled trial
CMAJ, 2005, 173(9), 1043-1048
Respiratory diseases, Common cold, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Prevention, Randomized trial, Panax, Panax ginseng
426 Lewith, G.T.; Godfrey, A.D.; Prescott, P.
A single-blinded, randomized pilot study evaluating the aroma of Lavendula angustifolia as a treatment for mild insomnia
J Altern Complement Med, 2005, 11(4), 631-637
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lavendula, Lavendula angustifolia, Phytomedicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders
427 Predel, H.-G.; Giannetti, B.; Koll, R.; Bulitta, M.; Staiger, C.
Efficacy of a comfrey root extract ointment in comparison to a Diclofenac gel in the treatment of ankle distorsions
Results of an observer-blind, randomized, multicenter study
Phytomed, 2005, 12(10), 707-714
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Symphytum, Sprain
428 Naser, B.; Lund, B.; Henneicke-von Zepelin, H.-H.; Köhler, G.; Lehmacher, W.; Scaglione, F.
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, clinical dose-response trial of an extract of Baptisia, Echinacea and Thuja for the treatment of patients with common cold
Phytomed, 2005, 12(10), 715-722
Respiratory diseases, Baptisia, Echinacea, Echinacea pallida, Echinacea purpurea, Common cold, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Thuja
429 Narimanian, M.; Badalyan, M.; Panosyan, V.; Gabrielyan, E.; Panossian, A.; Wikman, G.; Wagner, H.
Impact of Chisan (ADAPT-232) on the quality-of-life and its efficacy as an adjuvant in the treatment of acute non-specific pneumonia
Phytomed, 2005, 12(10), 723-729
Respiratory diseases, Chisan, Eleutherococcus senticosus, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lung inflammation, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Rhodiola, Rhodiola rosea, Schizandra, Schizandra chinensis
430 Moser, H.W.; Raymond, G.V.; Lu, S.-E.; Muenz, L.R.; Moser, A.B.; Xu, J.; Jones, R.O.; Loes, D.J.; Melhem, E.R.; Dubey, P.; Bezman, L.; Brereton, H.; Odone, A.
Follow-up of 89 asymptomatic patients with adrenoleukodystrophy treated with Lorenzo's oil
Arch Neurol, 2005, 62, 1073-1080
Adrenoleucodystrophy, Observational trial, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Oil, Pediatrics, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases
431 Greenberg, J.A.; Newmann, S.J.; Howell, A.B.
Consumption of sweetened dried cranberries versus unsweetened raisins for inhibition of uropathogenic Escherichia coli adhesion in human urine
A pilot study
J Altern Complement Med, 2005, 11(5), 875-878
Observational trial, Nutrition/diet, Urinary tract, Urinary tract infection, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Vaccinium, cranberry, Vitis vinifera, Vitis
432 Angermann, P.
Avokado/sojaunsaponifiables til behandling af knae- og hofteledsartrose
Ugeskr Laeger, 2005, 167(33), 2005
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, avocado, Phaseolus, Phaseolus max, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
433 Winther, K.; Apel, K.; Thamsborg, G.
A powder made from seeds and shells of a rose-hip subspecies (Rosa canina) reduces symptoms of knee and hip osteoarthritis
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial
Scand J Rheumatol, 2005, 34(4), 302-308
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Rosa, Rosa canina
434 Büechi, S.; Vögelin, R.; Mennet-von Eiff, M.; Ramos, M.; Melzer, J.
Open trial to assess aspects of safety and efficacy of a combined herbal cough syrup with ivy and thyme
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2005, 12, 328-332
Respiratory diseases, Observational trial, Hedera, Hedera helix, Cough, Illicium, Illicium anisatum, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Malva, Malva officinalis, Phytomedicine, Thymus, Thymus vulgaris
435 Chrubasik, S.; Chrubasik, C.; Torda, T.; Madisch, A.
Efficacy and tolerability of potato juice in dyspeptic patients
A pilot study.
Phytomed, 2006, 13(1-2), 11-15
Observational trial, Dyspepsia, Nutrition/diet, Homespun remedies, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Phytomedicine, Solanum, potatoe, Traditional medicine, Potato Juice
436 Arakawa, K.; Saruta, T.; Abe, K.; Iimura, O.; Ishii, M.; Ogihara, T.; Hiwada, K.; Fukiyama, K.; Fujishima, M.; Mizuno, Y.; Kikuchi, T.; Takaori, S.
Improvement of accessory symptoms of hypertension by TSUMURA Orengedokuto Extract, a four herbal drugs containing Kampo-Medicine Granules for ethical use
A double-blind, placebo-controlled study.
Phytomed, 2006, 13(1-2), 1-10
High blood pressure, Coptis, Coptis japonica, gardenia; cape jasmin, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phellodendron, Phellodendron amurense, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Scutellaria, Scutellaria baicalensis, Traditional Japanese medicine, TSUMURA Orengedokuto
437 Chuchalin, A.G.; Berman, B.; Lehmacher, W.
Treatment of Acute Bronchitis in Adults with a Pelargonium Sidoides Preparation (EPs® 7630): A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial
Explore, 2005, 1(6), 437-445
Respiratory diseases, Bronchitis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Pelargonium, Pelargonium sidoides, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
438 Bjerkenstedt, L.; Edman, G.V.; Alken, R.G.; Mannel, M.
Hypericum extract LI 160 and fluoxetine in mild to moderate depression
A randomized, placebo-controlled multi-center study in outpatients
Eur Arch Psychiatry Clin Neurosci, 2005, 255, 40-47
Depression, Hypericum, St John's wort, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial
439 Lopatkin, N.; Sivkov, A.; Walther, C.; Schläfke, S.; Medvedev, A.; Avdeichuk, J.; Golubev, G.; Melnik, K.; Elenberger, N.; Engelmann, U.
Long-term efficacy and safety of a combination of sabal and urtica extract for lower urinary tract symptoms
A placebo-controlled, double-blind, multicenter trial
World J Urol, 2005, 23(2), 139-146
Urinary tract, Urinary tract infection, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Sabal serrulata, Urtica, Urtica dioica
440 Frei-Kleiner, S.; Schaffner, W.; Rahlfs, V.W.; Bodmer, C.; Birkhauser, M.
Cimicifuga racemosa dried ethanolic extract in menopausal disorders
A double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial
Maturitas, 2005, 51, 397-404
Black cohosh, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Menopause, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
441 Stavro, P.M.; Woo, M.; Heim, T.F.; Leiter, L.A.; Vuksan, V.
North American ginseng exerts a neutral effect on blood pressure in individuals with hypertension
Hypertension, 2005, 46, 406-411
High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Panax, Panax quinquefolius
442 Jacobs, B.P.; Bent, S.; Tice, J.A.; Blackwell, T.; Cummings, S.R.
An Internet-based randomized, placebo-controlled trial of Kava and Valerian for anxiety and insomnia
Medicine, 2005, 84, 197-207
Anxiety, Kava, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Piper, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Valeriana
443 Okamoto, A.; Kuriyama, H.; Watanabe, S.; Aihara, Y.; Tadai, T.; Imanishi, J.; Fukui, K.
The effect of aromatherapy massage on mild depression
A pilot study
Psych Clin Neurosci, 2005, 59, 363
Aromatherapy, Observational trial, Citrus, Citrus aurantium, Depression, Geranium, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ocimum, Ocimum basilicum, Phytomedicine, Mental diseases
444 Bent, S.; Kane, C.; Shinohara, K.; Neuhaus, J.; Hudes, E.S.; Goldberg, H.; Avins, A.L.
Saw palmetto for benign prostatic hyperplasia
N Engl J Med, 2006, 354(6), 557-566
Andrology, Urinary tract, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Prostatic enlargement (benign), Randomized trial, Sabal serrulata
445 Lai, J.N.; Hwang, J.S.; Chen, H.J.; Wang, J.D.
Finished herbal product as an alternative treatment for menopausal symptoms in climacteric women
J Altern Complement Med, 2005, 11(6), 1075-1084
Alisma orientale, Amomum, Amomum villosum, Anemarrhena asphodeloides, Angelica, Angelica sinensis, Atractylodes, Atractylodes macrocephala, Observational trial, Bupleurum, Bupleurum chinense, Citrus, Citrus reticulata, Cornus, Cornus officinalis, Dioscorea, Dioscorea opposita, gardenia; cape jasmin, Glycyrrhiza, Glycyrrhiza uralensis, Gynaecology, Chinese medicinal herbs, Climacteric, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Menopause, Mentha, Mentha haplocalyx, Paeonia, Paeonia lactiflora, Paeonia suffruticosa, Phellodendron, Phellodendron amurense, Phytomedicine, Pinellia Tuber, Poria, Poria cocos, Rehmannia glutinosa, Saussurea, Saussurea lappa, Traditional Chinese medicine, ginger, Panax, Panax ginseng
446 Nettleton, J. A.; Greany, K.A.; Thomas, W.; Wangen, K.E.; Adlercreutz, H.; Kurzer, M.S.
Short-term soy and probiotic supplementation does not markedly affect concentrations of reproductive hormones in postmenopausal women with and without histories of breast cancer
J Altern Complement Med, 2005, 11(6), 1067-1074
Bifidobacterium longum, Bifidobacterium spec., Endocrinology, Nutrition/diet, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus spec., Menopause, Phaseolus, Phaseolus max, Phytomedicine, Probiotics, Randomized trial
447 Weber, W.; Taylor, J.A.; Stoep, A.V.; Weiss, N.S.; Standish, L.J.; Calabrese, C.
Echinacea purpurea for Prevention of Upper Respiratory Tract Infections in Children
J Altern Complement Med, 2005, 11(6), 1021-1026
Respiratory diseases, Echinacea, Echinacea purpurea, Common cold, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Pediatrics, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Prevention, Randomized trial
448 Yip, Y.B.; Tse, S.H.-M.
An experimental study on the effectiveness of acupressure with aromatic lavender essential oil for sub-acute, non-specific neck pain in Hong Kong
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2006, 12, 18-26
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lavendula, Lavendula angustifolia, Neck pain, Oil, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
449 Johnson, S.K.; Diamond, B.J.; Rausch, S.; Kaufman, M.; Shiflett, S.C.; Graves, L.
The effect of Ginkgo biloba on functional measures in multiple sclerosis
A pilot randomized controlled trial
Explore, 2006, 2(1), 19-24
Anxiety, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Depression, Ginkgo, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Multiple sclerosis, Nervous system, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial
450 Sumner, M.D.; Elliott-Eller, M.; Weidner, G.; Daubenmier, J.J.; Chew, M.H. ; Marlin, R.; Raisin, C.J.; Ornish, D.
Effects of pomegranate juice consumption on myocardial perfusion in patients with coronary heart disease
Am J Cardiol, 2005, 96, 810-814
Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Coronary heart disease, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Punica granatum, Randomized trial
451 Kobak, K.A.; Taylor, L.V.; Bystritsky, A.; Kohlenberg, C.J.; Greist, J.H.; Tucker, P.; Warner, G.; Futterer, R.; Vapnik, T.
St John's wort versus placebo in obsessive-compulsive disorder
Results from a double-blind study
Int Clin Psychopharmacol, 2005, 20, 299-304
Anxiety, Hypericum, St John's wort, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mania, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial
452 Miller, M.J.S.; Mehta, K.; Kunte, S.; Raut, V.; Gala, J.; Dhumale, R.; Shukla, A.; Tupalli, H.; Parikh, H.; Bobrowski, P.; Chaudhary, J.
Early relief of osteoarthritis symptoms with a natural mineral supplement and a herbomineral combination
A randomized controlled trial [ISRCTN38432711]
J Inflamm, 2005, 2, 11
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Minerals, Dietary supplementation, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Uncaria, Uncaria guianensis
453 Winther, K.; Rein, E.; Hedman, C.
Femal, a herbal remedy made from pollen extracts, reduces hot flushes and improves quality of life in menopausal women
A randomized, placebo-controlled, parallel study
Climacteric, 2005, 8, 162-170
Femal, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Menopause, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
454 Fava, M.; Alpert, J.; Nierenberg, A.A.; Mischoulon, D.; Otto, M.W.; Zajecka, J., Murck, H.; Rosenbaum, J.F.
A double-blind, randomized trial of St John's wort, fluoxetine, and placebo in major depressive disorder
J Clin Psychopharmacol, 2005, 25(5), 441-447
Depression, Hypericum, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial
455 Rog, D.J.; Nurmikko, T.J.; Friede, T.; Young, C.A.
Randomized, controlled trial of cannabis-based medicine in central pain in multiple sclerosis
Neurology, 2005, 65, 812-819
Cannabis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Multiple sclerosis, Nervous system, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Pain
456 Young, M. A.; Cook, J. L.; Webster, K. E.
The effect of topical wheatgrass cream on chronic plantar fasciitis
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
Complement Ther Med, 2006, 14(1), 3-9
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Inflammation, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Triticum sativum, Triticum
457 Randlov, C.; Mehlsen, J.; Thomsen, C.F.; Hedman, C.; Fircks, H. von; Winther, K.
The efficacy of St. John's Wort in patients with minor depressive symptoms or dysthymia - a double-blind placebo-controlled study
Phytomed, 2006, 13(4), 215-221
Depression, Hypericum, St John's wort, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial
458 Popa, G.; Hägele-Kaddour, H.; Walther, C.
Symptomatische Wirksamkeit eines Sabal-Urtica-Kombinationspräparats in der Therapie des benignen Prostatasyndroms
MMW Fortschr Med, 2005, 147(3), 103-108
Andrology, Urinary tract, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Prostatic enlargement (benign), Randomized trial, Sabal serrulata, Urtica
459 Garrison, R.; Chambliss, W.G.
Effect of a proprietary Magnolia and Phellodendron extract on weight management
A pilot, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial
Altern Ther Health Med, 2006, 12(1), 50-54
Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Magnolia, Magnolia officinalis, Dietary supplementation, Phellodendron, Phellodendron amurense, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Stress, Overweight
460 Willms, R.-U.; Funk, P.; Walther, C.
Lokale Verträglichkeit zweier eucalyptus- und kiefernnadelölhaltiger Topika
MMW Fortschr Med, 2005, 147(3), 109-112
Observational trial, Eucalyptus, Healthy probands, Skin diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Oil, Phytomedicine, Pinus, Pinus sylvestris, Adverse effect
461 Chung, T.K.H.; Yip, S.K.; Lam, P.; Chang, A.M.Z.; Haines, C.J.
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover study on the effect of oral oestradiol on acute menopausal symptoms
Maturitas, 1996, 25, 115-123
Endocrinology, Nutrition/diet, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Conventional medicine, Menopause, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Estrogen
462 McElhaney, J.E.; Goel, V.; Toane, B.; Hooten, J.; Shan, J.J.
Efficacy of COLD-fX in the prevention of respiratory symptoms in community-dwelling adults
A randomized, double-blinded, placebo controlled trial
J Altern Complement Med, 2006, 12(2), 153-157
Respiratory diseases, Common cold, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Prevention, Randomized trial, Panax, Panax quinquefolius
463 Chou, S.-C.; Chen, K.-W.; Hwang, J.-S.; Lu, W.-T.; Chu, Y.-Y.; Lin, J.-D.; Chang, H.-J.; See, L.-C.
The add-on effects of Gynostemma pentaphyllum on nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
Altern Ther Health Med, 2006, 12(3), 34-39
Nutrition/diet, Fatty liver, Gynostemma pentaphyllum, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Dietary supplementation, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
464 Heusser, P.; Berger Braun, S.; Ziegler, R.; Bertschy, M.; Helwig, S.; Wegberg, B. van; Cerny, T.
Palliative in-patient cancer treatment in an anthroposophic hospital
I. Treatment patterns and compliance with anthroposophic medicine
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2006, 13(2), 94-100
Anthroposophic medicine, Observational trial, Eurythmy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Mistletoe therapy, Palliative care, Phytomedicine
465 Ghabussi, P.; Kramer, K.D.; Hochrein, H.
Toleranzsteigerung von k-Strophanthin-alpha durch DL-alpha-Tocopherolacetat
Klinische Untersuchungen an dekompensierten Herzkranken
Arzneim Forsch, 1974, 24(2), 202-205
Observational trial, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Strophantus, Toxicology, Adverse effect
466 Matos, L.; Bekes, M.; Polak, G.; Rausch, J.; Torok, E.
Comparative study of the cardiac and peripheral vascular effects of strophantin K and lanatoside C in coronary heart disease
Eur J Clin Pharmacol, 1975, 9(1), 27-37
Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Coronary heart disease, Physiology, Phytomedicine, Strophantus
467 Piscitello, F.; Maggi, G.C.
Effectiveness of orally administered G-strophantin on haemodynamics in cardiac patients
Arzneim Forsch, 1973, 23(11), 1546-1547
Observational trial, Cardiovascular diseases, Heart failure, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Strophantus
468 Cucchini, F.; Bolognesi, R.; Javernaro, A.; Zeppelini, R.; Domenico, R.; Visioli, O.
Do inotropic drugs always induce a positive lusitropic effect?
A comparison between k-strophanthidin and dobutamine in patients with coronary artery disease
Eur Heart J, 1994, 15(12), 1666-1672
Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Coronary heart disease, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Strophantus
469 Agostoni, P.G.; Doria, E.; Beri, M.; Guazzi, M.D.
Long-term use of K-strophanthin in advanced congestive heart failure due to dilated cardiomyopathy
A double-blind crossover evaluation versus digoxin
Clin Cardiol, 1994, 17(10), 536-541
Cardiovascular diseases, Cardiomyopathy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Strophantus
470 Pidgeon, G.B.; Richards, A.M.; Nicholls, M.G.; Lewis, L.K.; Yandle, T.G.
Acute effects of intravenous ouabain in healthy volunteers
Clin Sci, 1994, 86(4), 391-397
Blood, Blood/Lymphatic system, Experiment, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Human, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Strophantus
471 Bonaduce, D.; Petretta, M.; Morgano, G.; Bianchi, V.; Themistoclakis, S., Rotondi, F.; Valva, G.; Carpinelli, A.
Effects of acetylstrophanthidin on baroreflex sensitivity in patients with acute myocardial infarction
Int J Cardiol, 1993, 41(1), 3-11
Observational trial, Heart attack, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physiology, Phytomedicine, Strophantus
472 Bolognesi, R.; Cucchini, F.; Giaroli, P.; Manca, C.
Different effects of acute intravenous administration of k-strophanthidin and prenalterol on the diastolic phase of left ventricular function in patients with coronary arterial disease
Int J Cardiol, 1991, 32(1), 29-34
Observational trial, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Coronary heart disease, Phytomedicine, Strophantus
473 Pedrinelli, R.; Taddei, S.; Salvetti, A.
Sympathetic vasoconstriction as a mechanism of action of ouabain in forearm arterioles of hypertensive patients
Clin Sci, 1989, 77(5), 541-545
Observational trial, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Strophantus
474 Belz, G.G.; Matthews, J.; Sauer, U.; Stern, H.; Schneider, B.
Pharmacodynamic effects of ouabain following single sublingual and intravenous doses in normal subjects
Eur J Clin Pharmacol, 1984, 26(3), 287-292
Observational trial, Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Pharmacology, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Strophantus
475 Klein, W.W.; Brandt, D.; Pavek, P.
Effekt von K-Strophanthin auf Hämodynamik und Stoffwechsel des koronarkranken Herzens in Ruhe und während frequenzinduzierter Angina pectoris
Verh Dt Ges Inn Med, 1977, 83, 1646-1650
Angina pectoris, Observational trial, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Coronary heart disease, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Strophantus
476 DeMots, H.; Rahimtoola, S.H.; Kremkau, E.L.; Bennett, W.; Mahler, D.
Effects of ouabain on myocardial oxygen supply and demand in patients with chronic coronary artery disease
J Clin Invest, 1976, 58(2), 312-319
Observational trial, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Coronary heart disease, Physiology, Phytomedicine, Strophantus
477 Slany, J.; Mosslacher, H.
Einfluß von Spirolactone auf die myodardiale Kaliumbilanz unter Strophanthin beim Menschen
Klin Wschr, 1976, 54(14), 671-676
Cardiovascular diseases, Heart failure, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Strophantus
478 Krämer, K.-D.; Ghabussi, P.; Hochrein, H.
Klinische Untersuchungen über die orale und parenterale Wirksamkeit von k-Strophanthin-alpha an dekompensierten Herzkranken
Dtsch Med Wschr, 1972, 97(22), 870-877
Observational trial, Cardiovascular diseases, Heart failure, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Strophantus
479 Brennan, F.J.; McCans, J.L.; Chiong, M.A.; Parker, J.O.
Effects of ouabain on myocardial potassium and sodium balance in man
Circulation, 1972, 45(1), 107-113
Observational trial, Heart, Cardiovascular diseases, Kalium, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Natrium, Physiology, Phytomedicine, Strophantus
480 Heierli, C.; Schweizer, W.; Burkart, F.
Der Einfluß von Herzglykosiden auf die Systolendauer
Ein Vergleich zwischen Proscillaridin und Strophanthin
Schweiz Med Wochenschr, 1971, 101(18), 638-842
Observational trial, Heart, Heart failure, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Strophantus
481 Baumgarten, G.; Beickert, A.; Berdow, J.; Fiehring, H.; Forster, W.; Haak, W.; Hafemeister, R.; Kiesewetter, R.; Klein, K.W.; Knappe, J.; Knorre, G. von; Krosch, H.; Lehmann, L.; Mann, D.; Menzel, B.; Noack, W.; Rosner, R.; Sundermann, A.
Strophanthin - Convallatoxol
Klinische Vergleichsuntersuchung im doppelten Blindversuch
Dt Ges Wesen, 1970, 25(20), 922-926
Convallaria, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Strophantus
482 Müller, S.F.; Klement, S.
A combination of valerian and lemon balm is effective in the treatment of restlessness and dyssomnia in children
Phytomed, 2006, 13(6), 383-387
Observational trial, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Melissa, lemon balm, Pediatrics, Phytomedicine, Mental diseases, Sleep disorders, Valeriana
483 Zajicek, J.P.; Sanders, H.P.; Wright, D.E.; Vickery, P.J.; Ingram, W.M.; Reilly, S.M.; Nunn, A.J.; Teare, L.J.; Fox, P.J.; Thompson, A.J.
Cannabinoids in multiple sclerosis (CAMS) study
Safety and efficacy data for 12 months follow up
J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry, 2005, 76, 1664-1669
Cannabis, Cannabis sativa, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Multiple sclerosis, Nervous system, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
484 Diepvens, K.; Kovacs, E.M.; Vogels, N.; Westerterp-Plantenga, M.S.
Metabolic effects of green tea and of phases of weight loss
Physiol Behav, 2006, 87, 185-191
Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Tea, Overweight
485 Chan, C.C.W.; Koo, M.W.; Ng, E.H.; Tang, O.S.; Yeung, W.S.; Ho, P.C.
Effects of Chinese green tea on weight, and hormonal and biochemical profiles in obese patients with polycystic ovary syndrome
A randomized placebo-controlled trial
J Soc Gynecol Investig, 2006, 13, 63-68
Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ovarialzyste, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Tea, Overweight
486 Diener, H.C.; Pfaffenrath, V.; Schnitker, J.; Friede, M.; Henneicke-von Zepelin, H.H.
Efficacy and safety of 6.25 mg t.i.d. feverfew CO2-extract (MIG-99) in migraine prevention
Randomized double-blind, multicentre, placebo-controlled study
Cephalalgia, 2005, 25, 1031-1041
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Matricaria, Migraine, Nervous system, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Prevention, Randomized trial
487 Agarwal, A.; Dhiraaj, S.; Tandon, M.; Singh, P.K.; Singh, U.; Pawar, S.
Evaluation of capsaicin ointment at the Korean hand acupressure point K-D2 for prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting
Anaesthesia, 2005, 60, 1185-1188
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Capsicum, Surgery, Vomiting, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine, Sickness
488 Larsson, S.C.; Wolk, A.
Tea consumption and ovarian cancer risk in a population-based cohort
Arch Intern Med, 2005, 165, 2683-2686
Observational trial, Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Ovarian cancer, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Phytomedicine, Prevention, Tea
489 Bettuzzi, S.; Brausi, M.; Rizzi, F.; Castagnetti, G.; Peracchia, G.; Corti, A.
Chemoprevention of human prostate cancer by oral administration of green tea catechins in volunteers with high-grade prostate intraepithelial neoplasia
A preliminary report from a one-year proof-of-principle study
Cancer Res, 2006, 66, 1234-1240
Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Prostate cancer, Randomized trial, Tea
490 Bui, L.T.; Nguyen, D.T.; Ambrose, P.J.
Blood pressure and heart rate effects following a single dose of bitter orange
Ann Pharmacother, 2006, 40, 53-57
Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Adverse effect
491 McCulloch, M.; See, C.; Shu, X.J.; Broffman, M.; Kramer, A.; Fan, W.-Y.; Gao, J.; Lieb, W.; Shieh, K.; Colford, J.M. jr.
Astragalus-based Chinese herbs and platinum-based chemotherapy for advanced non-small-cell lung cancer
Meta-analysis of randomized trials
J Clin Oncol, 2006, 24, 419-430
Astragalus, Astragalus membranaceus, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Lung cancer, Meta-analysis, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
492 Saab, B.R.; Pashayan, N.; El-Chemaly, S.; Sabra, R.
Sesame oil use in ameliorating cough in children
A randomised controlled trial
Complement Ther Med, 2006, 14(2), 92-99
Respiratory diseases, Cough, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Oil, Pediatrics, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Sesamum indicum
493 Rapp, A.; Grohmann, G.; Oelzner, P.; Uehleke, B.; Uhlemann, C.
Beeinflusst Knoblauch die Blutfliesseigenschaften und die Durchblutung bei progressiver systemischer Sklerose?
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2006, 13(3), 141-146
Allium, Allium sativum, Arteriosclerosis, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
494 Schink, M.; Tröger, W.; Goyert, A.; Scheuerecker, H.; Selbmann, H.-K.; Glaser, F.
Zusammenhang der NK-Zellaktivität gegen autologe Tumor- und K562-Zellen mit dem klinischen Verlauf unter Misteltherapie
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2006, 13(3), 147-155
Observational trial, Breast cancer, Bowel cancer, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Mistletoe therapy, Phytomedicine
495 Pidgeon, G.B.; Richards, A.M.; Nicholls, M.G.; Bailey, R.R.; Lynn, K.L.; Lewis, L.K.; Yandle, T.G.
Effect of ouabain on pressor responsiveness in normal man
Am J Physiol, 1994, 267, E642-E647
High blood pressure, Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Strophantus
496 Williams, T.I.
Evaluating effects of aromatherapy massage on sleep in children with autism
A pilot study
eCAM, 2006, 3(3), 373-377 (Internet)
Aromatherapy, Autism, Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lavendula, Lavendula angustifolia, Manual therapy, Massage, Pediatrics, Phytomedicine, Mental diseases, Sleep disorders
497 Jünemann, P.
Beitrag zur medikamentösen Behandlung der Stenocardie
Aus unserer Arbeit, 1955, 1(8), 20-21
Crataegus, Case report, Cardiovascular diseases, Heart failure, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Practice, Stenocrat
498 Sittig, H.
Über Operationsvorbereitung der Thyreotoxikosen und des Morbus Basedow mit pflanzlichen Wirkstoffen
Aus unserer Arbeit, 1955, 1(10), 12-13
Basedow's disease, Observational trial, Surgery, Hyperthyreodism, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lycopodium, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases
499 Weisser, L.
Das Verhalten der Serum-Eiweiß-Konstellation bei Leberschädigung während der Behandlung mit Mariendistel- und Löwenzahnextrakten
Aus unserer Arbeit, 1955, 1(10), 19-20
Observational trial, Hepatitis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Liver cirrhosis, Gastrointestinal tract, Phytomedicine, milk thistle, Taraxacum
500 Windus, H.
Crataegus in der Behandlung der Herzkrankheiten
Aus unserer Arbeit, 1955, 1(11), 8-9
Observational trial, Crataegus, Crataegutt, Cardiovascular diseases, Heart failure, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine