Evaluation of antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anticancer activities and molecular docking of Moringa oleifera seed oil extract against experimental model of Ehrlich ascites carcinoma in Swiss female albino mice
The current research intended to evaluate the antitumor properties of Moringa oleifera oil extract (MOE). Fifty-six female Swiss albino mice were employed in this study. Animals were assigned into four groups: co... (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine - December 14, 2023 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Tahany Saleh Aldayel, Heba N. Gad El Hak, Mohamed S. Nafie, Raneem Saad, Heba M. A. Abdelrazek and Omnia E. Kilany Tags: Research Source Type: research

The mechanism of Sanzi Yangqin decoction for asthma treatment based on network pharmacology and experimental verification
Asthma is a chronic airway inflammatory disease characterized by airway inflammation, mucus hypersecretion, airway hyper-reactivity. Sanzi Yangqin Decoction (SZYQD) is widely prescribed for asthma treatment. I... (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine - December 13, 2023 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Yue Wu, Zhenhua Ni, Shiqiang Wang, Yipeng Sun, Xuming Luo, Xiongbiao Wang and Jinjin Liu Tags: Research Source Type: research

Perspective of adults in Saudi Arabia toward complementary and alternative medicine use for autism spectrum disorder: a cross-sectional study
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a high-prevalence neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by communicational, social, and behavioral challenges. Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is a group of p... (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine - December 13, 2023 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Ghaidaa F. Khalifa, Bakriah Y. Alzubaidi, Dina A. Bamarouf, Yazeed B. Alsaedi, Omar H. Alayyafi and Majed M. Ramadan Tags: Research Source Type: research

A comparative analysis of complementary therapies use among patients attending diabetic clinics in Taiwan: 2007 vs. 2023
We conducted a comparative study to examine the differences in the use of complementary therapies (CT) among patients who attended diabetic clinics for follow-up treatment between 2007 and 2023 in Taiwan. (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine - December 13, 2023 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Hsiao-Yun Chang, Yu-Yao Huang, Chin-Jung Chung and Feng-Hsuan Liu Tags: Research Source Type: research

Isolation and structure elucidation of the compounds from Teucrium hyrcanicum L. and the investigation of cytotoxicity, antioxidant activity, and protective effect on hydrogen peroxide-induced oxidative stress
Teucrium hyrcanicum L. (family Lamiaceae) is widely distributed in the North and Northwest of Iran. It has been used in the form of tea, tonic, and tincture for the treatment of various diseases such as cough, rh... (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine - December 12, 2023 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Saeed Ghasemi, Mehdi Evazalipour, Nastaran Peyghanbari, Ehsan Zamani, Peter Bellstedt, Mahan Molaee, Diba Eghbali Koohi and Fatemeh Yousefbeyk Tags: Research Source Type: research

Phytochemical profile and antimicrobial activity of essential oils from two Syzygium species against selected oral pathogens
The genus Syzygium (Myrtaceae) comprises several essential oil-rich species that are utilized traditionally for treating tooth infections and toothache. The current study aimed to extract essential oils (EOs) fro... (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine - December 12, 2023 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Sahar S. Salem, Heba E. Elsayed, Samah Shabana, Mohamed T. Khazaal and Fatma A. Moharram Tags: Research Source Type: research

Network pharmacology combined with metabolomics to explore the mechanism for Lonicerae Japonicae flos against respiratory syncytial virus
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) stands out as a primary contributor to lower respiratory tract infections and hospitalizations, particularly in infants. Lonicerae japonicae flos (LJF), a traditional Chinese med... (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine - December 12, 2023 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Jie Ding, Jing Li, Zhe Zhang, Yaxuan Du, Yuhong Liu, Ping Wang and Haitao Du Tags: Research Source Type: research

Medicinal plants used in the management of cancers by residents in the Elgon Sub-Region, Uganda
In Uganda, medicinal plants have been utilized to treat a variety of ailments, including cancer. However, there is little information available about the medicinal plants used to treat cancer in the Elgon subr... (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine - December 12, 2023 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Ali Kudamba, Josephine N. Kasolo, Godfrey S. Bbosa, Allan Lugaajju, Henry Wabinga, Nixon Niyonzima, Moses Ocan, Ali M. Damani, Hussein M. Kafeero, Jamilu E. Ssenku, Shaban O. Alemu, Muhammad Lubowa, Abdul Walusansa and Haruna Muwonge Tags: Research Source Type: research

Allopathic Medicine Practitioners ’ perspectives on facilitating disclosure of traditional medicine use in Gauteng, South Africa: a qualitative study
Traditional medicine (TM) plays a key role in maintaining health in many societies. Given the requirement for TM disclosure, Allopathic Medicine Practitioners (AMPs) must encourage open communication with pati... (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine - December 12, 2023 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Lindiwe Gumede, Pauline B. Nkosi and Maureen N. Sibiya Tags: Research Source Type: research

Sweet-type star fruit supplementation controls oxidative stress status and enhances the community walking capacity among elderly Thai
Sweet-type Star fruit (SF) (Averrhoa carambola L.) is seasonal and more available for purchase in many markets in Thailand, when compared to the sour-type. But, its antioxidant activity results and potentially mo... (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine - December 11, 2023 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Jynwara Kaju, Jirakrit Leelarungrayub, Surapol Natakankitkul and James J Laskin Tags: Research Source Type: research

Danlou Recipe promotes cholesterol efflux in macrophages RAW264.7 and reverses cholesterol transport in mice with hyperlipidemia induced by P407
Liver X Receptor (LXR) agonists could attenuate the development of atherosclerosis but bring excess lipid accumulation in the liver. Danlou Recipe was believed to be a benefit for improving the lipid profile. ... (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine - December 8, 2023 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Wenrun Han, Dandan Zhang, Peng Zhang, Qianqian Tao, Xiaoli Du, Chunquan Yu, Pengzhi Dong and Yan Zhu Tags: Research Source Type: research

Clinical efficacy of Yukgunja-tang combined with a proton pump inhibitor for refractory gastroesophageal reflux disease: study protocol for randomized, double-blind, double-dummy clinical trial
Yukgunja-tang (YGJ) is an herbal prescription used to treat the symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Although many preclinical and clinical studies on YGJ have been conducted on GERD, there is a... (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine - December 7, 2023 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Na-Yeon Ha, Jung-Wook Kim and Jinsung Kim Tags: Study Protocol Source Type: research

Ethanol extract of Andrographis paniculata alleviates aluminum-induced neurotoxicity and cognitive impairment through regulating the p62-keap1-Nrf2 pathway
Alzheimer ’s disease (AD) is the most prevalent neurodegenerative and remains incurable. Aluminum is a potent neurotoxin associated with AD. The main pathological features of AD are extracellular amyloid-β prot... (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine - December 6, 2023 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Jianping Ma, Miao Zheng, Xinyue Zhang, Jiaqi Lu and Lili Gu Tags: Research Source Type: research

Cancer patients ’ behaviors and attitudes toward natural health products
Natural health products (NHPs), including vitamins, minerals, and herbal supplements, are the most common complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) among cancer patients. Our survey determined the attitudes... (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine - December 6, 2023 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Audrey Schils, Anne-Sophie Lechon, Sarah Rondeaux, Florence Souard, Jean-Luc Van  Laethem, Stephanie Pochet, Veronique Mathieu and Carine De Vriese Tags: Research Source Type: research

Correction: Traditional medicine users in a treated chronic disease population: a cross-sectional study in Indonesia
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Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine - December 6, 2023 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Ivan Surya Pradipta, Kevin Aprilio, Raden Maya Febriyanti, Yozi Fiedya Ningsih, Mochammad Andhika Aji Pratama, Raden Bayu Indradi, Vesara Ardhe Gatera, Sofa Dewi Alfian, Auliya Iskandarsyah and Rizky Abdulah Tags: Correction Source Type: research