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1601 Lauten, J.D.; Boyd, L.; Hanson, M.B.; Lillie, D.; Gullion, C.; Madden, T.E.
A clinical study
Melaleuca, Manuka, Calendula and green tea mouth rinse
Phytother Res, 2005, 19(11), 951-957
Apitherapy, marigold, Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Caries, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Leptospermum, Leptospermum scoparium, Melaleuca, Melaleuca alternifolia, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Gingivitis, Dental diseases
1602 Belcaro, G.; Cesarone, M.R.; Errichi, B.; Di Renzo, A.; Grossi, M.G.; Ricci, A.; Dugall, M.; Cornelli, U.; Cacchio, M.; Rohdewald, P.
Pycnogenol treatment of acute hemorrhoidal episodes
Phytother Res, 2010, 24(3), 438-444
Hemorrhoids, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Pycnogenol, Randomized trial
1603 Zick, S.M.; Vautaw, B.M.; Gillespie, B.; Aaronson, K.D.
Hawthorn Extract Randomized Blinded Chronic Heart Failure (HERB CHF) trial
Eur J Heart Fail, 2009, 11(10), 990-999
Crataegus, Cardiovascular diseases, Heart failure, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
1604 Barton, D.L.; Soor, G.S.; Bauer, B.A.; Sloan, J.A.; Johnson, P.A.; Figueras, C.; Duane, S.; Mattar, B.; Liu, H.; Atherton, P.J.; Christensen, B.; Loprinzi, C.L.
Pilot study of Panax quinquefolius (American ginseng) to improve cancer-related fatigue
A randomized, double-blind, dose-finding evaluation: NCCTG trial N03CA
Support Care Cancer, 2010, 18(2), 179-187
Chronic fatigue syndrome, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, posology, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Panax, Panax quinquefolius
1605 Binic, I.; Jankovic, A.; Jankovic, D.; Jankovic, I.; Vrucinic, Z.
Evaluation of healing and antimicrobiological effects of herbal therapy on venous leg ulcer
Pilot study
Phytother Res, 2010, 24(2), 277-282
Fitoven, Ulcer, Skin diseases, Cardiovascular diseases, Infections, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Plantoderm, Randomized trial, Vein disorders
1606 Qu, Y.; Gan, H.Q.; Mei, Q.B.
Study on the effect of Jia-Wei-Xiao-Yao-San decoction on patients with functional dyspepsia
Phytother Res, 2010, 24(2), 245-248
Observational trial, Dyspepsia, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Phytomedicine, Traditional Chinese medicine
1607 Matkovic, Z.; Zivkovic, V.; Korica, M.; Plavec, D.; Pecanic, S.; Tudoric, N.
Efficacy and safety of Astragalus membranaceus in the treatment of patients with seasonal allergic rhinitis
Phytother Res, 2010, 24(2), 175-181
Allergies, Astragalus, Astragalus membranaceus, Observational trial, Hay fever, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
1608 Udani, J.K.; Singh, B.B.; Barrett, M.L.; Singh, V.J.
Evaluation of Mangosteen juice blend on biomarkers of inflammation in obese subjects
A pilot, dose finding study
Nutrition J, 2009, 8, 48; (1-7)
Inflammation, Obesitiy, Garcinia, Garcinia mangostana, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
1609 Cameron, M.; Gagnier, J.J.; Little, C.V.; Parsons, T.J.; Blümle, A.; Chrubasik, S.
Evidence of effectiveness of herbal medicinal products in the treatment of arthritis
Part 2: Rheumatoid arthritis
Phytother Res, 2009, 23(12), 1647-1662
Arthritis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Rheumatic diseases, Systematic review
1610 Sayyah, M.; Boostani, H.; Pakseresht, S.; Malaieri, A.
Efficacy of aqueous extract of Echium amoenum in treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder
Prog Neuropsychopharmacol Biol Psychiatry, 2009, 33(8), 1513-1516
Echium, Echium amoenum, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Obsessive-compulsive disorder
1611 Morais, E.C. de; Stefanuto, A.; Klein, G.A.; Boaventura, B.C.; Andrade, F. de; Wazlawik, E.; Di Pietro, P.F.; Maraschin, M.; Silva, E.L. da
Consumption of yerba mate (Ilex paraguariensis) improves serum lipid parameters in healthy dyslipidemic subjects and provides an additional LDL-cholesterol reduction in individuals on statin therapy
J Agric Food Chem, 2009, 57(18), 8316-8324
Hypercholesterolemia, Ilex, Ilex paraguariensis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Tea
1612 Clover, A.; Last, P.; Fisher, P.; Wright, S.; Boyle, H.
Complementary cancer therapy
A pilot study of patients, therapies and quality of life
Complement Ther Med, 1995, 3, 129-133
Anxiety, Observational trial, Depression, Nutrition/diet, Homeopathy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Mind-body medicine, Mistletoe therapy, Phytomedicine, Mental diseases, Viscum, Viscum album
1613 Samadi, S.; Khadivzadeh, T.; Emami, A.; Moosavi, N.S.; Tafaghodi, M.; Behnam, H.R.
The effect of Hypericum perforatum on the wound healing and scar of Cesarean
J Altern Complement Med, 2010, 16(1), 113-117
Gynaecology, Hypericum, St John's wort, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Obstetrics, Wound healing, Kaiserschnitt
1614 Budoff, M.J.; Ahmadi, N.; Gul, K.M.; Liu, S.T.; Flores, F.R.; Tiano, J.; Takasu, J.; Miller, E.; Tsimikas, S.
Aged garlic extract supplemented with B vitamins, folic acid and L-arginine retards the progression of subclinical atherosclerosis
A randomized clinical trial
Prev Med, 2009, 49(2-3), 101-107
Allium, Allium sativum, Antioxidants, Arteriosclerosis, Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Prevention, Randomized trial, Trace elements, Vitamins
1615 Janjua, R.; Munoz, C.; Gorell, E.; Rehmus, W.; Egbert, B.; Kern, D.; Chang, A.
A two-year, double-blind, randomised placebo-controlled trial of oral green tea polyphenols on the long-term clinical and histological appearance of photoaging skin
Dermatol Surg, 2009, 35(7), 1057-1065
Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Skin diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Tea
1616 Wagenlehner, F.M.E.; Schneider, H.; Ludwig, M.; Schnitker, J.; Braehler, E.; Weidner, W.
A pollen extract (Cernilton) in patients with inflammatory chronic prostatitis-chronic pelvic pain syndrome
A multicentre, randomised, prospective, double-blind, placebo-controlled phase 3 study
Eur Urol, 2009, 56(3), 544-551
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Urinary tract, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Pollen-/Blütenstaub, Inflammation of the prostata, Randomized trial, Pain, Pelvic girdle pain
1617 Park, S.H.; Kim, S.K.; Shin, S.H.; Kim, H.G.; Choe, J.Y.
Effects of AIF on knee osteoarthritis patients
Double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study
Korean J Physiol Pharmacol, 2009, 13(1), 33-37
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Eleutherococcus senticosus, Ethnomedicine, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Rehmannia glutinosa, Rheumatic diseases, Panax, Panax notoginseng
1618 Sobenin, I.A.; Andrianova, I.V.; Fomchenkov, I.V.; Gorchakova, T.V.
Time-released garlic powder tablets lower systolic and diastolic blood pressure in men with mild and moderate arterial hypertension
Hypertens Res, 2009, 32, 433-437
Allium, Allium sativum, Andrology, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
1619 Boehm, K.; Borelli, F.; Ernst, E.; Habacher, G.; Hung, S.K.; Milazzo, S.; Horneber, M.
Green tea (Camellia sinensis) for the prevention of cancer
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2009, 3(CD005004), 1-56
Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Phytomedicine, Prevention, Systematic review, Tea
1620 Kakuta, Y.; Nakaya, N.; Nagase, S.; Fujita, M.; Koizumi, T.; Okamura, C.; Niikura, H.; Ohmori, K.; Kuriyama, S.; Tase, T.; Ito, K.; Minami, Y.; Yaegashi, N.; Tsuji, I.
Case-control study of green tea consumption and the risk of endometrial endometrioid adenocarcinoma
Cancer Causes Control, 2009, 20(5), 617-624
Observational trial, Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Cervical cancer, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Phytomedicine, Prevention, Tea
1621 Naganuma, T.; Kuriyama, S.; Kakizaki, M.; Sone, T.; Nakaya, N.; Ohmori-Matsuda, K.; Hozawa, A.; Nishino, Y.; Tsuji, I.
Green tea consumption and hematologic malignancies in Japan
The Ohsaki study
Am J Epidemiol, 2009, 170(6), 730-738
Observational trial, Blood/Lymphatic system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Prevention, Tea
1622 Suzuki, E.; Yorifuji, T.; Takao, S.; Komatsu, H.; Sugiyama, M.; Ohta, T.; Ishikawa-Takata, K.; Doi, H.
Green tea consumption and mortality among Japanese elderly people
The prospective Shizuoka elderly cohort
Ann Epidemiol, 2009, 19(10), 732-739
Observational trial, Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Tea
1623 Parsons, A.; Ingram, J.; Inglis, J.; Aveyard, P.; Johnstone, E.; Brown, K.; Franklin, M.; Bermudez, I.
A proof of concept randomized placebo controlled factorial trial to examine the efficacy of St John's wort for smoking cessation and chromium to prevent weight gain on smoking cessation
Drug Alcohol Depend, 2009, 102(1-3), 116-122
Chromium, Hypericum, St John's wort, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Addiction
1624 Hasani-Ranjbar, S.; Nayebi, N.; Larijani, B.; Abdollahi, M.
A systematic review of the efficacy and safety of herbal medicines used in the treatment of obesity
World J Gastroenterol, 2009, 15(25), 3073-3085
Obesitiy, Basic Research, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review
1625 Maeda-Yamamoto, M.; Ema, K.; Monobe, M.; Shibuichi, I.; Shinoda, Y.; Yamamoto, T.; Fujisawa, T.
The efficacy of early treatment of seasonal allergic rhinitis with benifuuki green tea containing O-methylated catechin before pollen exposure
An open randomized study
Allergol Int, 2009, 58(3), 437-444
Allergies, Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Hay fever, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Tea
1626 Grant, P.
Spearmint herbal tea has significant anti-androgen effects in polycystic ovarian syndrome
A randomized controlled trial
Phytother Res, 2010, 24(2), 186-188
Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mentha, spearmint, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Polycystic ovary syndrome, Randomized trial, Tea, Virilism
1627 Thakur, G.; Mitra, A.; Pal, K.; Rousseau, D.
Effect of flaxseed gum on reduction of blood glucose and cholesterol in type 2 diabetic patients
Int J Food Sci Nutr, 2009, 60(S6), 126-136
Diabetes mellitus, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Linum usitatissimum, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
1628 Vasa, R.A.; Pine, D.S.; Masten, C.L.; Vythilingam, M.; Collin, C.; Charney, D.S.; Neumeister, A.; Mogg, K.; Bradley, B.P.; Bruck, M.; Monk, C.S.
Effects of yohimbine and hydrocortisone on panic symptoms, autonomic responses, and attention to threat in healthy adults
Psychopharmacol, 2009, 204(3), 445-455
Anxiety, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Pausinystalia yohimbe, Phytomedicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Vegetative nervous system
1629 Simbalista, R.L.; Sauerbronn, A.V.; Aldrighi, J.M.; Arêas, J.A.G.
Consumption of a flaxseed-rich food is not more effective than a placebo in alleviating the climacteric symptoms of postmenopausal women
J Nutr, 2010, 140(2), 293-297
Nutrition/diet, Gynaecology, Climacteric, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Linum usitatissimum, Menopause, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
1630 Whelan, A.M.; Jurgens, T.M.; Naylor, H.
Herbs, vitamins and minerals in the treatment of premenstrual syndrome
A systematic review
Can J Clin Pharmacol, 2009, 16(3), e407-e429
Nutrition/diet, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Dietary supplementation, Phytomedicine, Premenstrual syndrome, Systematic review, Vitamins
1631 Shukla, K.K.; Mahdi, A.A.; Ahmad, M.K.; Jaiswar, S.P.; Shankwar, S.N.; Tiwari, S.C.
Mucuna pruriens reduces stress and improves the quality of semen in infertile men
eCAM, 2010, 7(1), 137-144
Andrology, Observational trial, Dolichos, Dolichos pruriens, Infertility, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Mental diseases, Stress
1632 Woelk, H.; Schläfke, S.
A multi-center, double-blind, randomised study of the Lavender oil preparation Silexan in comparison to Lorazepam for generalized anxiety disorder
Phytomed, 2010, 17(2), 94-99
Anxiety, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lavendula, Lavendula angustifolia, Oil, Phytomedicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial
1633 Willich, S.N.; Rossnagel, K.; Roll, S.; Wagner, A.; Mune, O.; Erlendson, J.; Kharazmi, A.; Sorensen, H.; Winther, K.
Rose hip herbal remedy in patients with rheumatoid arthritis
A randomised controlled trial
Phytomed, 2010, 17(2), 87-93
Arthritis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Rosa, Rosa canina
1634 Wahabi, H.A.; Alansary, L.A.; Al-Sabban, A.H.; Glasziuo, P.
The effectiveness of Hibiscus sabdariffa in the treatment of hypertension
A systematic review
Phytomed, 2010, 17(2), 83-86
High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Hibiscus, Hibiscus sabdariffa, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Systematic review
1635 Tissera, M.H.A.; Kadudunkorala, K.M.M.; Whitanarachchi, K.
Chapter 57: A preliminary study on the lowering of cholesterol levels by a combination of black seed and garlic
De Silva, T. et al. (Eds.): Traditional and alternative medicine. Research and policy perspectives., 2009, 575-579
Allium, Allium sativum, Observational trial, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nigella sativa, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases
1636 Wasif Saif, M.; Lansigan, F.; Ruta, S.; Lamb, L.; Mezes, M.; Elligers, K.; Grant, N.; Jiang, Z.L.; Liu, S.H.; Cheng, Y.C.
Phase I study of the botanical formulation PHY906 with capecitabine in advanced pancreatic and other gastrointestinal malignancies
Phytomed, 2010, 17(3-4), 161-169
Pancreatic cancer, Observational trial, Bowel cancer, Glycyrrhiza, Glycyrrhiza uralensis, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Stomach cancer, Paeonia, Paeonia lactiflora, Phytomedicine, Traditional Chinese medicine, Zizyphus, Zizyphus jujuba
1637 Saxena, R.C.; Singh, R.; Kumar, P.; Yadav, S.C.; Negi, M.P.; Saxena, V.S.; Joshua, A.J.; Vijayabalaji, V.; Goudar, K.S.; Venkateshwarlu, K.; Amit, A.
A randomized double blind placebo controlled clinical evaluation of extract of Andrographis paniculata (KalmCold) in patients with uncomplicated upper respiratory tract infection
Phytomed, 2010, 17(3-4), 178-185
Andrographis paniculata, Respiratory diseases, Common cold, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
1638 Dabos, K.J.; Sfika, E.; Vlatta, L. J.; Giannikopoulos, G.
The effect of mastic gum on Helicobacter pylori
A randomized pilot study
Phytomed, 2010, 17(3-4), 296-299
Helicobacter pylori, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Phytomedicine, pistachio, Pistacia lentiscus, Randomized trial
1639 Beltran-Debon, R.; Alonso-Villaverde, C.; Aragones, G.; Rodriguez-Medina, I.; Rull, A.; Micol, V.; Segura-Carretero, A.; Fernandez-Gutierrez, A.; Camps, J.; Joven, J.
The aqueous extract of Hibiscus sabdariffa calices modulates the production of monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 in humans
Phytomed, 2010, 17(3-4), 186-191
Observational trial, Healthy probands, Hibiscus, Hibiscus sabdariffa, Immunomodulation, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine
1640 Fang, Y.; Zhao, L.; Yan, F.; Xia, X.; Xu, D.; Cui, X.
Escin improves sperm quality in male patients with varicocele-associated infertility
Phytomed, 2010, 17(3-4), 192-196
Aesculus hippocastanum, Andrology, Infertility, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial
1641 Park, J.J.; Kang, M.; Shin, S.; Choi, E.; Kwon, S.; Wee, H.; Nam, B.; Kaptchuk, T.J.
Unexplained infertility treated with acupuncture and herbal medicine in Korea
J Altern Complement Med, 2010, 16(2), 193-198
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Gynaecology, Infertility, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Traditional Chinese medicine
1642 Saito, Y.A.; Rey, E.; Almazar-Elder, A.E.; Harmsen, W.S.; Zinsmeister, A.R.; Locke, G.R.; Talley, N.J.
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of St John's wort for treating irritable bowel syndrome
Am J Gastroenterol, 2010, 105(1), 170-177
Hypericum, St John's wort, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Irritable bowel syndrome
1643 Melzer, J.; Brignoli, R.; Keck, M.E.; Saller, R.
A Hypericum extract in the treatment of depressive symptoms in outpatients
An open study
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2010, 17(1), 7-14
Observational trial, Depression, Hypericum, St John's wort, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Mental diseases, Adverse effect
1644 Thiel, M.T.; Sitzmann, F.; Längler, A.
The potential role of thyme in the treatment of pyodermia in newborn infants
A retrospective analysis
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2010, 17(1), 29-31
Observational trial, Skin diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Neonatologie, Pediatrics, Phytomedicine, Pyodermia, Retrospective design, Thymus, Thymus vulgaris
1645 Grünwald, J.; Bitterlich, N.; Nauert, C.; Schmidt, M.
Anwendung und Verträglichkeit von Beinwellcreme (Symphyti herba) bei Kindern mit akuten stumpfen Traumen
Z Phytother, 2010, 31(1), 61-65
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Blood/Lymphatic system, Hematoma, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Muscle strain, Pediatrics, Phytomedicine, Sports medicine, Symphytum, Sprain
1646 Krebs, S.; Omer, T. N.; Omer, B.
Wormwood (Artemisia absinthium) suppresses tumour necrosis factor alpha and accelerates healing in patients with Crohn's disease
A controlled clinical trial
Phytomed, 2010, 17(5), 305-309
Artemisia, Artemisia absinthium, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Crohn's disease, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial
1647 Fioravanti, A.; Bellisai, B.; Capitani, S.; Manica, P.; Paolazzi, G.; Galeazzi, M.
Phytothermotherapy
A possible complementary therapy for fibromyalgia patients
Clin Exp Rheumatol, 2009, 27(5 Suppl. 56), S29-S32
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Fibromyalgia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Thermotherapy
1648 Ladas, E.J.; Kroll, D.J.; Oberlies, N.H.; Cheng, B.; Ndao, D.H.; Rheingold, S.R.; Kelly, K.M.
A randomized, controlled, double-blind, pilot study of milk thistle for the treatment of hepatotoxicity in childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)
Cancer, 2010, 116(2), 506-513
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Liver, Leukaemia, Gastrointestinal tract, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, milk thistle, Adverse effect
1649 Kim, E.J.; Jang, M.K.; Yoon, E.H.; Jung, C.Y.; Nam, D.W.; Lee, S.D.; Kim, K.S.
Efficacy of pharmacopuncture using root bark of Ulmus davidiana Planch in patients with knee osteoarthritis
A double-blind randomized controlled trial
J Acupunct Meridian Stud, 2010, 3(1), 16-23
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine, Ulmus, Ulmus davidiana, Pharmacopuncture
1650 Abdali, K.; Khajehei, M.; Tabatabaee, H.R.
Effect of St John's wort on severity, frequency, and duration of hot flashes in premenopausal, perimenopausal and postmenopausal women
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study
Menopause, 2010, 17(2), 326-331
Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Menopause, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
1651 Ngamjarus, C.; Pattanittum, P.; Somboonporn, C.
Roselle for hypertension in adults
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2010, 1(CD007894), 1-16
High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Hibiscus, Hibiscus sabdariffa, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Systematic review
1652 Tan Garcia, J.; Gonzaga, F.; Tan, D.; Ng, T.Y.; Oei, P.L.; Chan, C.W.
Use of a multibotanical (Nutrafem) for the relief of menopausal vasomotor symptoms
A double-blind, placebo-controlled study
Menopause, 2010, 17(2), 303-308
Eucommia ulmoides, Gynaecology, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Menopause, Nutrafem, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Vigna, Vigna radiata
1653 Loo, W.T.Y.; Jin, L.J.; Chow, L.W.C.; Cheung, M.N.B.; Wang, M.
Rhodiola algida improves chemotherapy-induced oral mucositis in breast cancer patients
Expert Opin Investig Drugs, 2010, 19(Suppl.1), S91-S100
Breast cancer, Experiment, Basic Research, Ear-nose-throat disorders, In vitro, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Human, Mucositis (oral), Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Rhodiola, Rhodiola algida, Animal
1654 Mbah, A.U.; Udeinya, I.J.; Shu, E.N.; Chijioke, C.P.; Nubila, T.; Udeinya, F.; Muobuike, A.; Mmuobieri, A., Obioma, M.S.
Fractionated neem leaf extract is safe and increases CD4+ cell levels in HIV/AIDS patients
Am J Ther, 2007, 14(4), 369-374
Azadirachta indica, Observational trial, HIV, Immunomodulation, Immune system, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine
1655 Waheed, A.; Miana, G.A.; Ahmad, S.I.
Clinical investigation of hypoglycemic effect of seeds of Azadirachta indica in type-2 (NIDDM) diabetes mellitus
Pak J Pharm Sci, 2006, 19(4), 322-325
Azadirachta indica, Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases
1656 Abdel-Ghaffar, F.; Semmler, M.
Efficacy of neem seed extract shampoo on head lice of naturally infected humans in Egypt
Parasitol Res, 2007, 100(2), 329-332
Azadirachta indica, Observational trial, Skin diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lice, Phytomedicine
1657 Bandyopadhyay, U.; Biswas, K.; Sengupta, A.; Moitra, P.; Dutta, P.; Sarkar, D.; Debnath, P.; Ganguly, C.K.; Banerjee, R.K.
Clinical studies on the effect of Neem (Azadirachta indica) bark extract on gastric secretion and gastroduodenal ulcer
Life Sci, 2004, 75(24), 2867-2878
Azadirachta indica, Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Gastric ulcer, Phytomedicine, Duodenal ulcer
1658 Pai, M.R.; Acharya, L.D.; Udupa, N.
Evaluation of antiplaque activity of Azadirachta indica leaf extract gel
A 6-week clinical study
J Ethnopharmacol, 2004, 90(1), 99-133
Azadirachta indica, Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Dental diseases, Dental plaque
1659 Vanka, A.; Tandon, S.; Rao, S.R.; Udupa, N.; Ramkumar, P.
The effect of indigenous Neem (Azadirachta indica) [correction of (Adirachta indica)] mouth wash on Streptococcus mutans and Lactobacilli growth
Indian J Dent Res, 2001, 12(3), 133-144
Azadirachta indica, Bacteria, Ear-nose-throat disorders, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lactobacillus spec., Pediatrics, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial
1660 Kim, N.K.; Lee, D.H.; Lee, J.H.; Oh, Y.L.; Yoon, I.H.; Seo, E.S., Lee, C.H.
Bojungikgitang and banhabaekchulchonmatang in adult patients with tinnitus
A randomized, double-blind, three-arm, placebo-controlled trial - study protocol
Trials, 2010, 11(1), 34; (1-7)
Banhabaekchulchonmatang, Bojungikgitang, Ethnomedicine, Ear-nose-throat disorders, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ear noises, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
1661 Sayyah, M.; Boostani, H.; Pakseresht, S.; Malayeri, A.
Comparison of Silybum marianum (L.) Gaertn. with fluoxetine in the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder
Prog Neuropsychopharmacol Biol Psychiatry, 2010, 34, 362-365
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mania, Phytomedicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, milk thistle
1662 Erkkola, R.; Vervarcke, S.; Vansteelandt, S.; Rompotti, P.; Keukeleire, D. de; Heyerick, A.
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, cross-over pilot study on the use of a standardized hop extract to alleviate menopausal discomforts
Phytomed, 2010, 17(6), 389-396
Gynaecology, hop, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Menopause, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
1663 Herrera-Arellano, A.; Jimenez-Ferrer, E.; Zamilpa, A.; Martínez-Rivera, M. de los A.; Rodríguez-Tovar, A.V.; Herrera-Alvarez, S.; Salas-Andonaegui, M.L.; Nava-Xalpa, M.Y.; Méndez-Salas, A.; Tortoriello, J.
Exploratory study on the clinical and mycological effectiveness of a herbal medicinal product from Solanum chrysotrichum in patients with Candida yeast-associated vaginal infection
Planta Med, 2009, 75(5), 466-471
Candidiasis, Gynaecology, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Solanum, Solanum chrysotrichum, Vaginalinfektion
1664 Schapowal, A.; Berger, D.; Klein, P.; Suter, A.
Eine Kombination von Salbei/Echinacea oder Chlorhexidin/Lidocain zu Behandlung akuter Halsschmerzen
Z Phytother, 2009, 30(6), 275-284
Echinacea, Echinacea purpurea, Ear-nose-throat disorders, Sore throat, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lidocain, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, sage
1665 Kamin, W.; Kieser, M.
Pinimenthol Erkältungssalbe bei Patienten mit Infekten der oberen Atemwege
Eine Kohortenstudie
Z Phytother, 2009, 30(6), 285-288
Respiratory diseases, Observational trial, Common cold, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Pinimenthol
1666 Tsai, C.H.; Chiu, W.C.; Yang, N.C.; Ouyang, C.M.; Yen, Y.H.
A novel green tea meal replacement formula for weight loss among obese individuals
A randomised controlled clinical trial
Int J Food Sci Nutr, 2009, 60(s6), 1512-159
Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Tea, Overweight
1667 Moretti, M.E.; Maxson, A.; Hanna, F.; Koren, G.
Evaluating the safety of St John's wort in human pregnancy
Reprod Toxicol, 2009, 28(1), 96-99
Gynaecology, Hypericum, St John's wort, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Phytomedicine, Obstetrics, Adverse effect
1668 Geller, S.E.; Shulman, L.P.; Breemen, R.B. van; Banuvar, S.; Zhou, Y.; Epstein, G.; Hedayat, S.; Nikolic, D.; Krause, E.C.; Piersen, C.E.; Bolton, J.L.; Pauli, G.F.; Farnsworth, N.R.
Safety and efficacy of black cohosh and red clover for the management of vasomotor symptoms
A randomized controlled trial
Menopause, 2009, 16(6), 1156-1166
Black cohosh, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Trifolium, Trifolium pratense
1669 Sarris, J.; Kavanagh, D.J.; Byrne, G.; Bone, K.M.; Adams, J.; Deed, G.
The Kava Anxiety Depression Spectrum Study (KADSS)
A randomized, placebo-controlled crossover trial using an aqueous extract of Piper methysticum
Psychopharmacol, 2009, 205(3), 399-407
Anxiety, Depression, Kava, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Piper, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial
1670 Salehi, B.; Imani, R.; Mohammadi, M.R.; Fallah, J.; Mohammadi, M.; Ghanizadeh, A.; Tasviechi, A.A.; Vossoughi, A.; Rezazadeh, S.; Akhondzadeh, S.
Ginkgo biloba for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in children and adolescents
A double blind, randomized controlled trial
Prog Neuropsychopharmacol Biol Psychiatry, 2010, 34(1), 76-80
Ginkgo, ADHD, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Pediatrics, Phytomedicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial
1671 Romero-Cerecero, O.; Roman-Ramos, R.; Zamilpa, A.; Jiménez-Ferrer, J.E.; Rojas-Bribiesca, G.; Tortoriello, J.
Clinical trial to compare the effectiveness of two concentrations of the Ageratina pichinchensis extract in the topical treatment of onychomycosis
J Ethnopharmacol, 2009, 126(1), 74-78
Ageratina pichinchensis, Skin diseases, Fungal skin infection, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, posology, Randomized trial
1672 Graz, B.; Willcox, M.L.; Diakite, C.; Falquet, J.; Dackuo, F.; Sidibe, O.; Giani, S.; Diallo, D.
Argemone mexicana decoction versus artesunate-amodiaquine for the managment of malaria in Mali
Policy and public-health implications
Trans R Soc Trop Med Hyg, 2010, 104(1), 33-41
chicalote, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Malaria, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial
1673 Chevassus, H.; Molinier, N.; Costa, F.; Galtier, F.; Renard, E.; Petit, P.
A fenugreek seed extract selectively reduces spontaneous fat consumption in healthy volunteers
Eur J Clin Pharmacol, 2009, 65(12), 1175-1178
Nutrition/diet, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Trifolium, fenugreek
1674 Sartore, G.; Reitano, R.; Barison, A.; Magnanini, P.; Cosma, C.; Burlina, S.; Manzato, E.; Fedele, D.; Lapolla, A.
The effects of psyllium on lipoproteins in type II diabetic patients
Eur J Clin Nutr, 2009, 63, 1269-1271
Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Phytomedicine, Plantago, Plantago ovata, Metabolic diseases
1675 Hozawa, A.; Kuriyama, S.; Nakaya, N.; Ohmori-Matsuda, K.; Kakizaki, M.; Sone, T.; Nagai, M.; Sugawara, Y.; Nitta, A.; Tomata, Y.; Niu, K.; Tsuji, I.
Green tea consumption is associated with lower psychological distress in a general population
The Ohsaki Cohort 2006 Study
Am J Clin Nutr, 2009, 90(5), 1390-1396
Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Mental diseases, Stress, Tea
1676 Kawahara, H.; Mitani, Y.; Nomura, M.; Nose, K.; Yoneda, A.; Hasegawa, T.; Kubota, A.; Fukuzawa, M.
Impact of rikkunshito, an herbal medicine, on delayed gastric emptying in profoundly handicapped patients
Pediatr Surg Int, 2009, 25(11), 987-990
Observational trial, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Pediatrics, Phytomedicine, Rikkunshi-to, Traditional Japanese medicine
1677 Gurrola-Diaz, C.M.; Garcia-Lopez, P.M.; Sanchez-Enriquez, S.; Troyo-Sanroman, R.; Andrade-Gonzalez, I.; Gomez-Leyva, J.F.
Effects of Hibiscus sabdariffa extract powder and preventive treatment (diet) on the lipid profiles of patients with metabolic syndrome (MeSy)
Phytomed, 2010, 17(7), 500-505
Hibiscus, Hibiscus sabdariffa, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Metabolic syndrome, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
1678 Canning, S.; Waterman, M.; Orsi, N.; Ayres, J.; Simpson, N.; Dye, L.
The efficacy of Hypericum perforatum (St John's wort) for the treatment of premenstrual syndrome
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
CNS Drugs, 2010, 24(3), 207-225
Gynaecology, Hypericum, St John's wort, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Premenstrual syndrome, Randomized trial
1679 Singh, K.; Pannu, M.S.; Singh, P.; Singh, J.
Effect of wheat grass tablets on the frequency of blood transfusions in Thalassemia Major
Indian J Pediatr, 2010, 77(1), 90-91
Observational trial, Blood/Lymphatic system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Pediatrics, Phytomedicine, Thalassaemia
1680 Picon, P.D.; Picon, R.V.; Costa, A.F.; Sander, G.B.; Amaral, K.M.; Aboy, A.L.; Henriques, A.T.
Randomized clinical trial of a phytotherapic compound containing Pimpinella anisum, Foeniculum vulgare, Sambucus nigra, and Cassia augustifolia for chronic constipation
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2010, 10(1), 17; (1-9)
Cassia, Cassia angustifolia, Foeniculum vulgare, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Phytomedicine, Pimpinella, Pimpinella anisum, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Sambucus, Constipation
1681 De, B.K.; Dutta, D.; Pal, S.K.; Gangopadhyay, S.; Das Baksi, S.; Pani, A.
The role of garlic in hepatopulmonary syndrome
A randomized controlled trial
Can J Gastroenterol, 2010, 24(3), 183-188
Allium, Allium sativum, Respiratory diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Liver, Lung, Gastrointestinal tract, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
1682 Lee, Y.L.; Najm, W.I.; Owens, J.; Thrupp, L.; Baron, S.; Shanbrom, E.; Cesario, T.
Anti-microbial activity of urine after ingestion of cranberry
A pilot study
eCAM, 2010, 7(2), 227-232
Bacteria, Healthy probands, Urinary tract, Urinary tract infection, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Vaccinium, cranberry
1683 Park, J.J.; Shin, J.; Choi, Y.; Youn, Y.; Lee, S.; Kwon, S.R.; Lee, H.; Kang, M.H.; Ha, I.H.; Shin, I.
Integrative package for low back pain with leg pain in Korea
A prospective cohort study
Complement Ther Med, 2010, 18(2), 78-86
Acupuncture, Apitherapy, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Manual therapy, Phytomedicine, Traditional Chinese medicine
1684 Arslan, G.G.; Eser, I.
An examination of the effect of castor oil packs on constipation in the elderly
A randomized controlled trial
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2011, 17(1), 58-62
Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Oil, Physical therapy, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Rizinus communis, Constipation, Compress
1685 Li, L.
The effect of Neuragen PN ((R)) on neuropathic pain
A randomized, double blind, placebo controlled clinical trial
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2010, 10, 22; (1-7)
Homeopathy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Neuragen PN, Neuropathy, Oil, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
1686 Sannia, A.
Un'esperienza di fitoterapia con una asociazione di fitocomplessi ad attività epatoprotettrice contenente un estratto di foglie di carciofo per il controllo dei sintomi della dispepsia funzionale
[Phytotherapy with a mixture of dry extracts with heapto-protective effects containing artichoke leaves in the management of functional dyspepsia symptoms]
Minerva Gastroenterol Dietol, 2010, 56(2), 93-99
Observational trial, Curcuma, Curcuma longa, Cynara cardunculus subsp. flavescens, Dyspepsia, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Phytomedicine, Taraxacum
1687 Ross, S.M.
A standardized Echinacea extract demonstrates efficacy in the prevention and treatment of colds in athletes
Holist Nurs Pract, 2010, 24(2), 107-109
Respiratory diseases, Observational trial, Echinacea, Echinacea purpurea, Common cold, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Prevention, Sports medicine
1688 George, J.; Hedge, S.; Rajesh, K.S.; Kumar, A.
The efficacy of a herbal-based toothpaste in the control of plaque and gingivitis
A clinico-biochemical study
Indian J Dent Res, 2009, 20(4), 480-482
Applikationsform, Cammophora, Chamomilla, Eucalyptus, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, sage, Gingivitis, Dental diseases, Dental plaque, toothpaste
1689 Chiummariello, S.; De Gado, F.; Monarca, C.; Ruggiero, M.; Carlesimo, B.; Scuderi, N.; Alfano, C.
Studio multicentrico su un preparato topico ad azione linfodrenante nel trattamento dell'ulcera flebostatica degli arti inferiori
G Chir, 2009, 30(11-12), 497-501
Ulcer, Skin diseases, Cardiovascular diseases, Idrastin, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Vein disorders
1690 Ferrari, A.
Soy extract phytoestrogens with high dose of isoflavones for menopausal symptoms
J Obstet Gynaecol Res, 2009, 35(6), 1083-1090
Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Menopause, Phaseolus, Phaseolus max, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
1691 Björk-Eriksson, T.; Gunnarsson, M.; Holmström, M.; Nordqvist, A.; Petruson, B.
Fewer problems with dry nasal mucous membranes following local use of sesame oil
Rhinology, 2000, 38(4), 200-203
Observational trial, Ear-nose-throat disorders, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nose, Oil, Phytomedicine, Sesamum indicum, Adverse effect
1692 Johnsen, J.; Bratt, B.-M.; Michel-Barron, O.; Glennow, C.; Petruson, B.
Pure sesame oil vs isotonic sodium chloride solution as treatment for dry nasal mucosa
Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg, 2001, 127, 1353-1356
Ear-nose-throat disorders, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Oil, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Cold, Sesamum indicum
1693 Atmaca, M.; Tezcan, E.; Kuloglu, M.; Ustundag, B.; Kirtas, O.
The effect of extract of ginkgo biloba addition to olanzapine on therapeutic effect and antioxidant enzyme levels in patients with schizophrenia
Psych Clin Neurosci, 2005, 59, 652-656
Ginkgo, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Schizophrenia
1694 Zhang, X.Y.; Zhou, D.F.; Cao, L.Y.; Wu, G.Y.
The effects of Ginkgo biloba extract added to haloperidol on pheripheral T cell subsets in drug-free schizophrenia
A double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
Psychopharmacol, 2006, 188, 12-17
Ginkgo, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Schizophrenia
1695 Giannetti, B.M.; Staiger, C.; Bulitta, M.; Predel, H.G.
Efficacy and safety of comfrey root extract ointment in the treatment of acute upper or lower back pain
Results of a double-blind, randomised, placebo controlled, multicentre trial
Brit J Sports Med, 2010, 44(9), 637-641
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific), Symphytum
1696 Vyas, A.P.; Rastogi, P.K.; Jaiswal, V.; Dave, D.
HERBAVATE an alternative approach for the management of eczema?
J Complement Integr Med, 2010, 7(1), 16; (1-7)
Observational trial, Calotropis, Calotropis gigantea, Curcuma, Curcuma longa, Eczema, Skin diseases, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Pongamia, Pongamia glabra, Solanum, Solanum xanthocarpum
1697 Chen, S.; Li, Z.; Krochmal, R.; Abrazado, M.; Kim, W.; Cooper, C.B.
Effect of Cs-4 ((R)) (Cordyceps sinensis) on exercise performance in healthy older subjects
A double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
J Altern Complement Med, 2010, 16(5), 585-590
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Cordyceps, Cordyceps sinensis, Geriatrics, Healthy probands, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1698 Black, C.D.; Herring, M.P.; Hurley, D.J.; O'Connor, P.J.
Ginger (Zingiber officinale) reduces muscle pain caused by eccentric exercise
J Pain, 2010, 11(9), 894-903
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Muscle soreness, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, ginger
1699 Patel, M.; Schimpf, M.O.; O'Sullivan, D.M.; LaSala, C.A.
The use of senna with docusate for postoperative constipation after pelvic reconstructive surgery
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
Am J Obstet Gynecol, 2010, 202(5), 479.e1-e5
Surgery, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Senna, Constipation
1700 Fa-lin, Z.; Zhen-yu, W.; Yan, H.; Tao, Z.; Kang, L.
Efficacy of blackcurrant oil soft capsule, a Chinese herbal drug, in hyperlipidemia treatment
Phytother Res, 2010, 24(S2), S209-S213
Observational trial, Chinese medicinal herbs, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Ribes, black currant, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine