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301 Amaryan, G.; Astvatsatryan, V.; Gabrielyan, E.; Panossian, A.; Panosyan, V.; Wikman, G.
Double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized, pilot trial of ImmunoGuard - a standardized fixed combination of Andrographis paniculata Nees, with Eleutherococcus senticosus Maxim, Schizandra chinensis Bail. and Glycyrrhiza glabra L. extracts in patients w
Phytomed, 2003, 10(4), 271-285
Andrographis paniculata, Eleutherococcus senticosus, Fever, Glycyrrhiza, liquorice root, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Schizandra, Schizandra chinensis
302 Malhotra, S.C.; Ahuja, M.M.S.
Comparative hypolidemic effectiveness of gum guggulu (Commiphora Mukul), Fraction A, Ethyl-P-chloropehoxysobutyrate and Ciba-13437-Su
Ind J Med Res, 1971, 59, 1621-1631
Cammophora, Cammophora mukul, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
303 Mathur, K.S.; Khan, M.A.
Hypocholsterolaemic of Bengal gram
A long-term study in man
BMJ, 1968, 1, 30-31
Observational trial, Nutrition/diet, Healthy probands, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lathyrus, Lathyrus sativus, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases
304 Silagy, C.A.; Neil, H.A.W.
A meta-analysis of the effect of garlic on blood pressure
J Hypertens, 1994, 12, 463-468
Allium, Allium sativum, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Phytomedicine, Systematic review
305 Holzgartner, H.; Schmidt, U.; Kuhn, U.
Comparison of the efficacy and tolerance of a garlic preparation vs. bezafibrate
Arzneim Forsch, 1992, 42(II, 12), 1473-1477
Allium, Allium sativum, Hypercholesterolemia, Hyperlipoproteinemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
306 Degenring, F.H.; Suter, A.; Weber, M.; Saller, R.
A randomised double blind placebo controlled clinical trial of a standardised extract of fresh Crataegus berries (Crataegisan) in the treatment of patients with congestive heart failure NYHA II
Phytomed, 2003, 10(5), 363-369
Crataegus, Cardiovascular diseases, Heart failure, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
307 Tice, J.A.; Ettinger, B.; Ensrud, K.; Wallace, R.; Blackwell, T.; Cummings, S.R.
Phytoestrogen supplements for the treatment of hot flashes
The isoflavone clover extract (ICE) study - A randomized controlled trial
JAMA, 2003, 290, 207-214
Gynaecology, Climacteric, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Menopause, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
308 Jain, A.K.; Vargas, R.; Gotzkowsky, S.; McMahon, F.G.
Can Garlic Reduce Levels of Serum Lipids?
A Controlled Clinical Study
Am J Med, 1993, 94, 632-635
Allium sativum, Healthy probands, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
309 Bhushan, S.; Sharma, S.P.; Singh, S.P.; Agrawal, S.; Indrayan, A.; Seth,P.
Effect of garlic on normal blood cholesterol level
Ind J Physiol Pharmacol, 1979, 23(3), 211-214
Allium sativum, Healthy probands, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
310 Kiesewetter, H.; Jung, F.; Jung, E.M.; Pindur, G.; Mrowietz, C.; Wenzel, E.
Effect of garlic on thrombocyte aggregation, microcirculation, and other risk factors
Int J Clin Pharmacol Ther Toxicol, 1991, 29(4), 151-155
Allium sativum, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Prevention, Randomized trial
311 Bordia, A.
Effect of garlic on blood lipids in patients with coronary heart disease
Am J Clin Nutr, 1981, 34, 2100-21003
Allium sativum, Cardiovascular diseases, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Coronary heart disease, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
312 Plengvidhya, C.; Chinayon, S.; Sitprija, S.; Pasatrat, S.; Tankeyoon, M.
Effects of Spray Dried Garlic Preparation on Primary Hyperlipoproteinemia
J Med Assoc Thai, 1988, 71, 248-252
Allium sativum, Hyperlipoproteinemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
313 Goldberg, M.R.; Hollister, A.S.; Robertson, D.
Influence of yohimbine on blood pressure, autonomic reflexes, and plasma catecholamines in humans
Hypertension, 1983, 5, 772-778
Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Yohimbinum hydrochloricum
314 Musso, N.R.; Vergassola, C.; Pende, A.; Lotti, G.
Yohimbine effects on blood pressure and plasma catecholamines in human hypertension
Am J Hypertens, 1995, 8, 565-571
High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Yohimbinum hydrochloricum
315 Grossman, E.; Rosenthal, T.; Peleg, E.; Holmes, C.; Goldstein, D.
Oral yohimbine increases blood pressure und sympathetic nervous outflow in hypertensive patients
J Cardiovasc Pharmacol, 1993, 22, 22-26
Observational trial, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Yohimbinum hydrochloricum
316 Iwamoto, M.; Ishizaki, T.; Sato, T.
Klinische Wirkung von Crataegut bei Herzerkrankungen ischämischer und/ oder hypertensiver Genese
Eine multizentrische Doppelblindstudie
Planta Med, 1981, 42, 2-16
Crataegus, Cardiovascular diseases, Heart failure, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
317 Schempp, C.M.; Hezel, S.; Simon, J.C.
Behandlung der subakuten atopischen Dermatitis mit Johanniskraut-Creme
Eine randomisierte, placebokontrollierte Doppelblindstudie im Halbseitendesign
Hautarzt, 2003, 54, 248-253
Skin diseases, St John's wort, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Neurodermitis, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
318 Schempp, C.M.; Winghofer, B.; Müller, K.; Schulte-Mönting, J.; Mannel, M.; Schöpf, E.; Simon, J.C.
Effect of oral administration of Hypericum perforatum extract (St. John's wort) on skin erythema and pigmentation induced by UVB, UVA, visible light and solar simulated radiation.
Phytother Res, 2003, 17, 141-146
Allergies, Healthy probands, Skin diseases, St John's wort, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Sun allergy
319 Auer, W.; Eiber, A.; Hertkorn, E.; Hoehfeld, E.; Koehler, U.; Lorenz, A.; Mader, F.; Merx, W.; Otto, G.; Schmid-Otto, B.; Taubenheim, H.
Hypertension and hyperlipidaemia
Garlic helps in mild cases
Brit J Clin Pract, 1990, 69 suppl, 3-6
Allium, Allium sativum, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
320 Vorberg, G.; Schneider, B.
Therapy with garlic
Results of a placebo-controlled, double-blind study
Brit J Clin Pract, 1990, 69 suppl, 7-11
Allium, Allium sativum, Cardiovascular diseases, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Prevention, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
321 Barrett, B.P.; Brown, R.L.; Locken, K.; Maberry, R.; Bobula, J.A.; Alessio, D. d'
Treatment of the common cold with unrefined echinacea
Ann Intern Med, 2002, 137, 939-946
Respiratory diseases, Echinacea, Common cold, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
322 Burke, B.E.; Olson, R.D.; Cusack, B.J.
Randomized, controlled trial of phytoestrogen in the prophylactic treatment of menstrual migraine
Biomed Pharmacother, 2002, 56, 283-288
Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Migraine, Nervous system, Phytomedicine, Premenstrual syndrome, Prevention, Randomized trial
323 Kasper, S.; Dienel, A.
Cluster analysis of symptoms during antidepressant treatment with Hypericum extract in mildly to moderately depressed out-patients
A meta-analysis of data from three randomized, placebo-controlled trials
Psychopharmacol, 2002, 164, 301-308
Chemistry, Cluster, Depression, St John's wort, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Physical Chemistry, Phytomedicine, Mental diseases
324 Alexandrovich, I.; Rakovitskaya, O.; Kolmo, E.; Sidorova, T.; Shusshunov,S.
The Effect of Fennel (Foeniculum Vulgare) Seed Oil Emulsion in Infantile Colic
A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Study
Altern Ther Health Med, 2003, 9(4), 5861
Foeniculum vulgare, Clinical research, Colic, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Pediatrics, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
325 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
326 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
327 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
328 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
329 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
330 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
331 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
332 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
333 Stumpf, C.; Rosenberger, A.; Rieger, S.; Tröger, W.; Schietzel, M.; Stein, G.M.
Retrospektive Untersuchung von Patienten mit malignem Melanom unter einer Misteltherapie
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2003, 10(5), 248-255
Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Malignant melanoma, Mistletoe therapy, Phytomedicine, Retrospective design, Viscum, Viscum album
334 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
335 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
336 Jatoi, A.; Ellison, N.; Burch, P.A.; Sloan, J.A.; Dakhil, S.R.; Novotny, P.; Tan, W.; Fitch, T.R.; Rowland, K.M.; Young, C.Y.F.; Flynn, P.J.
A phase II trial of green tea in the treatment of patients with androgen independent metastatic prostate carcinoma
Cancer, 2003, 97, 1442-1446
Observational trial, Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Phytomedicine, Prostate cancer, Tea
337 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
338 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
339 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
340 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
341 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
342 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
343 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
344 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
345 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
346 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
347 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
348 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
349 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
350 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
351 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
352 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
353 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
354 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
355 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
356 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
357 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
358 Kainuma, M.; Sakai, S.; Sekiya, N.; Mantani, N.; Ogata, N.; Shimada, Y.; Terasawa, K.
The effects of a herbal medicine (Mao-to) in patients with chronic hepatitis C after injection of IFN-ß
Phytomed, 2004, 11(1), 5-10
Observational trial, Hepatitis, Interferon, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Mao-to, Phytomedicine
359 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
360 Remberg, P.; Björk, L.; Hedner, T.; Sterner, O.
Characteristics, clinical effect profile and tolerability of a nasal spray preparation of Artemisia abrotanum L. for allergic rhinitis
Phytomed, 2004, 11(1), 36-42
Allergies, Applikationsform, Artemisia, Artemisia abrotanum, Observational trial, Hay fever, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nasenspray, Phytomedicine, Wirkungsspektrum
361 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
362 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
363 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
364 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
365 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)
366 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
367 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
368 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
369 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
370 Hecker, M.; Völp. A.
Verträglichkeit von Isländisch-Moos-Pastillen bei Erkrankungen der oberen Atemwege
Multizentrische Anwendungsbeobachtung mit 3143 Kindern
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2004, 11(2), 76-82
Respiratory diseases, Observational trial, Cetraria islandica, Throat, Ear-nose-throat disorders, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Pediatrics, Phytomedicine, Adverse effect
371 Kovacs, E.
Effects of Viscum album extract therapy in patients with cancer
Relation with Interleukin-6, soluble Interleukin-6 receptor, and soluble gp130
J Altern Complement Med, 2004, 10(2), 241-246
Observational trial, Interleukin, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Mistletoe therapy, Phytomedicine, Viscum, Viscum album
372 Ushiroyama, T.; Yoshida, S.; Tadaki, K.; Ikeda, A.; Ueki, M.
A pilot study of a Kampo formula, EH0202, with intriguing results for menopausal symptoms
J Altern Complement Med, 2004, 10(2), 397-399
Observational trial, safflower, Cucurbita, pumpkin, EH0202, Gynaecology, Immunomodulation, Immune system, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, honeysuckle, Menopause, Phytomedicine, Plantago, plantain, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Japanese medicine
373 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
374 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
375 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
376 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
377 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
378 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
379 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
380 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
381 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
382 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
383 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
384 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
385 Jian, L.; Xie, L.P.; Lee, A.H.; Binns, C.W.
Protective effect of green tea against prostate cancer
A case-control study in southeast China
Int J Cancer, 2004, 108, 130-135
Observational trial, Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Phytomedicine, Prevention, Prostate cancer
386 Hoshiyama, Y.; Kawaguchi, T.; Miura, Y.; Mizoue, T.; Tokui, N.; Yatsuya, H.; Sakata, K.; Kondo, T.; Kikuchi, S.; Toyoshima, H.; Hayakawa, N.; Tamakoshi, A.; Ohno, Y.; Yoshimura, T.
Japan collaborative cohort study group
A nested case-control study of stomach cancer in relation to green tea consumption in Japan
Brit J Cancer, 2004, 90, 135-138
Observational trial, Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Stomach cancer, Phytomedicine, Prevention
387 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
388 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
389 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
390 Al-Waili, N.S.
An alternative treatment for pityriasis versicolor, tinea cruris, tinea corporis and tinea faciei with topical application of honey, olive oil and beeswax mixture
An open pilot study
Complement Ther Med, 2004, 12(1), 45-47
Apitherapy, Observational trial, Bienenwachs, Dermatitis, Skin diseases, Fungal skin infection, Honey, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Oil, Oleum oliva, Phytomedicine
391 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
392 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
393 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
394 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
395 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
396 Tauchert, M.; Gildor, A.; Lipinski, J.
Einsatz des hochdosierten Crataegusextraktes WS 1442 in der Therapie der Herzinsuffizienz Stadium NYHA II
Herz, 1999, 24(6), 465-474
Observational trial, Crataegus, Cardiovascular diseases, Heart failure, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine
397 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
398 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
399 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
400 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