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Traditional and complementary medicine (T&CM) is often sought as an significant alternative intervention in stroke prevention and rehabilitation, and is recommended in several guidelines. However, little is kn...
The original article was published in BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies 2025 25:88
Policosanol, a compound generated from sugar cane, consists of alcohols such as octacosanol, hexacosanol, and triacontanol, which possess antioxidant properties. Evaluating the impact of this antioxidant on se...
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by cholinergic dysfunction, neuroinflammation, oxidative stress, and memory impairment. The Salvia genus has been used since anci...
Zingiber cassumunar Roxb., belonging to the Zingiberaceae family, is a medicinal herb commonly found in tropical regions, particularly in Southeast Asia. This research aims to investigate the preventive effects a...
The objective of this systematic review was to evaluate existing scientific evidence regarding the effectiveness and safety of preparations of bioactive compounds of the Zingiberaceae family in animal models d...
Effective and cost-efficient treatment approaches are crucial in healthcare to optimize patient outcomes. This study evaluates and compares the clinical outcomes and cost-effectiveness of Korean and Western me...
Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is a subtype associated with poor prognosis, low survival rates, and high expression of histone deacetylases (HDAC). Treatment with HDAC inhibitors (HDACi) induces the acet...
Immune evasion is a characteristic hallmark of cancer. Immunotherapies aim to activate and support the body's immune system to recognize and fight tumor cells. Induction of immunogenic cell death (ICD) and the...
The registration application of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) products as new drugs often meets the challenges of lacking clinical evidence from randomized controlled trials (RCT). In recent years, China ...
Parkinson's disease (PD) is a progressive nervous system disorder characterized by dysfunction or degeneration of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra leading to motor symptoms. Parkinson's disease is ...
Gynostemma pentaphyllum (Thunb.), a traditional adaptogenic herb, is known for its bioactive components with potential anti-cancer properties. Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) progression is significantly influenced ...
Ninjin’yoeito (NYT), a traditional Japanese Kampo medicine, improves the depression and anxiety in humans and animals, rendering it a novel therapeutic option for post-stroke depression (PSD). Furthermore, phy...
Labor pain is a significant challenge during childbirth, highlighting the necessity for effective pain management strategies. Acupressure has been recognized as a non-pharmacological method; however, its effic...
As more patients turn to complementary therapies (CTs) alongside conventional medicine, the lack of communication between patients who use CTs and their conventional healthcare professionals (HCPs) can pose si...
Depression is a serious mental disorder, and its incidence rate has increased rapidly. Radix Bupleuri (root of Bupleurum chinensis DC. BR)-Radix Paeoniae Alba (root of Paeonia lactiflora Pall. PRA) herb pair has ...
Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) are medical products and practices that are not part of standard medical care. Various studies demonstrate benefits of CAM use in alleviating cancer related side ef...
People experiencing homelessness (PEH) are disproportionately affected by health issues yet remain underserved by the health care system. Emerging findings suggest that complementary medicine (CM) approaches m...
Rhinosinusitis is an inflammation of the paranasal sinuses and nasal cavity. It is managed with intra-nasal steroids, nasal saline irrigation, oral antibiotics and/or biologics. Chinese herbal medicines (CHMs)...
The purpose of this study was to confirm the improvement of peri-implant mucositis (PIM) in patients using the toothpick method (TPM) containing a natural ingredient: Cibotium barometz J. Smith (CB).
Cerebral ischemia–reperfusion injury (CIRI) is a complex pathological process, which can further aggravate the damage of ischemic tissues. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) monomers, bioactive compounds extra...
Premenstrual syndrome and menstrual symptoms adversely affect approximately 80–95% of women of reproductive age. Aromatherapy interventions are used to reduce premenstrual syndrome and menstrual symptoms. This...
An updated systematic review of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) was conducted to evaluate the clinical evidence for the use of BVA for musculoskeletal pain. We searched 13 electronic databases up to Decemb...
Rhizosphere bacteria were considered a prospective reservoir of bioactive compounds with significant pharmacological efficacy.
Ya-Kao (YK) is a traditional Thai medicine used to relieve fever and consists of 14 crude drugs. It has been recommended by Thai folk healers and the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine for...
Although the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocol has been optimised, postoperative gastrointestinal dysfunction (POGD) still significantly hampers recovery after laparoscopic nephrectomy, thus addi...
Postpartum depression and anxiety are common problems in primiparous women, which can negatively affect Maternal-infant bonding and lead to sexual disorders. It’s important to prevent and treat these issues, e...
Cancer cases have been on the rise globally and several treatment strategies have been developed but mortality rates remain high. Zimbabwe, like many other countries, has also experienced a surge in cancer cas...
Corticosterone stimulation has profound physiological and neurological effects on individuals, necessitating effective interventions to mitigate its impact. Current therapeutic approaches for corticosterone st...
Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis-associated hepatocellular carcinoma (NASH-HCC) accounts for an increasing proportion of HCC cases. Currently, effective pharmacological options for treating both NASH and NASH-HCC...
Myelophil is a standardized ethanol extract of Astragali Radix and Salviae Miltiorrhizae Radix, which has been developed based on clinical experience in traditional Korean medicine practices for patients with une...
This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of baicalein, a flavonoid derived from Scutellaria baicalensis, against Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus), focusing on its inhibitory and eradicative effects on biofilms, ...
Insulin secretion deficiency and increased insulin resistance are key pathological pathways that lead to pre-diabetes. Without intervention, pre-diabetes can easily develop into type 2 diabetes mellitus. Howev...
Chinese patent medicines, produced using advanced pharmaceutical techniques and available in various forms, including powders, granules, tablets, pills, and capsules, finds extensive utilization among Western ...
The increasingly rising incidence of cancer among children and adolescents has led to notable psychological challenges for this population. Art therapy, classified within the realm of complementary and alterna...
The presented study aimed to assess the efficacy of crude leaf hydroethanolic extracts from blackcurrant, fig, and grape leaves in reversing antibiotic resistance and enhancing chemotherapeutic efficacy. The v...
Berberine is an isoquinoline alkaloid isolated from Chinese herb coptis chinensis and other berberis plants which can be used to treat a wide range of chronic diseases. However, the current research evidence o...
Clove (Syzgium aromaticum) is an aromatic historic spice from the Myrtaceae family. The clove’s major chemical ingredients are essential oils.
Fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) seems to be a promising approach in ulcerative colitis (UC) management with the aim of repopulating a patient’s dysbiotic microbiota with beneficial bacteria and restore ...
Myrtaceae and Podocarpaceae botanical families include several aromatic species that have been proven to have diverse pharmacological potential, especially antimicrobial effects. Additionally, plants of both f...
Rhizomes of Curcuma wanenlueanga Saensouk, Thomudtha & Boonma have been used in Thai traditional medicine and are included as an ingredient in a Thai traditional liniment formula listed by the Ministry of Public ...
Hezi Qingyou Formula (HZQYF) is a clinical formulation known for its efficacy in treating gastrointestinal diseases. Nevertheless, its specific impact and underlying mechanism of action in gastric cancer remai...
Qigong and Tai Chi (QTC) have been adopted by cancer patients as the complementary treatment to their conventional care. This umbrella review aimed to evaluate the clinical effectiveness of QTC in cancer patie...
Diabetes Mellitus is often a long-term health condition that continues to raise concerns regarding the burden upon an individual’s mental health, due to the commitment required for day-to-day self-care. People...
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and heart failure (HF) pose significant challenges to patients and the health systems that care for them. Music therapy has the potential to address these challenge...
Aging is a physiological process that impacts multiple systems of organs. Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most common form of dementia in the elderly, and it is a major problem in aging societies. The developm...
One of the Iranian medicinal plants is Alhagi maurorum, which belongs to the Fabaceae family. The plant is used to treat different conditions, such as aphthous ulcers, cardiac pains, hemorrhoids, kidney stones, d...
Chronic stress is a risk factor for the development of colorectal cancer (CRC). Xiao-chai-hu-tang (XCHT) is a traditional Chinese medicine prescription and has been widely used to treat chronic stress-related ...
It is widely believed that Silybum marianum (Silymarin) alleviates liver injury arising from various etiologies with different degrees of damage through its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities. This meta...
