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Clinical study of electroacupuncture on the recovery of gastrointestinal dysfunction after laparoscopic surgery for gastrointestinal cancer - study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
Gastrointestinal dysfunction is one of the common complaints for patient post-surgery. Acupuncture has been employed to improve gastrointestinal function and sleeping quality and has confirmed clinical efficac... (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine - March 12, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Shuet Ling Chung, Wen Li, Qiuyue Wang, Xiaofeng Qiu, Yuncheng Tang, Sheng Hu, Huangan Wu and Zhu Jin Tags: Study Protocol Source Type: research

The effect of lavender on mood disorders associated with the use of combined oral contraceptives (COCs): a triple-blinded randomized controlled trial
The use of contraceptive methods is influenced by their effectiveness, availability, and minimal side effects. OCPs are one of the most effective and widely used methods of pregnancy prevention worldwide. This... (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine - March 8, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Mina Naghdi, Azizeh Farshbaf-Khalili, Jila Nahaee, Parvin Hakimi and Mahnaz Shahnazi Tags: Research Source Type: research

Efficacy of acupuncture as an adjunctive treatment to patients with stable COPD: a multicenter, randomized, sham-controlled trial protocol
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a common respiratory disease and the third leading cause of death worldwide. Previous evidence has shown that acupuncture may be an effective complementary alter... (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine - March 7, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Liuyang Huang, Sha Yang, Guixing Xu, Qin Luo, Chunyan Yang, Hao Tian, Yilin Liu, Zhuo Zhou, Fengyuan Huang, Siyao Gong, Qian Li, Xin Yu, Ming Chen, Dan Huang, Yunyu Liu, Juan Tang & hellip; Tags: Study Protocol Source Type: research

Metabolic profiling of milk thistle different organs using UPLC-TQD-MS/MS coupled to multivariate analysis in relation to their selective antiviral potential
Silybum marianum commonly known as milk thistle is one of the most imperative medicinal plants due to its remarkable pharmacological activities. Lately, the antiviral activities of S. marianum extract have been s... (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine - March 7, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Alaa A. El-Banna and Reham S. Ibrahim Tags: Research Source Type: research

Identification of novel AKT1 inhibitors from Sapria himalayana bioactive compounds using structure-based virtual screening and molecular dynamics simulations
Through the experimental and computational analyses, the present study sought to elucidate the chemical composition and anticancer potential of Sapria himalayana plant extract (SHPE). An in vitro analysis of the ... (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine - March 7, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Laldinfeli Ralte, Hmingremhlua Sailo, Rakesh Kumar, Laldinliana Khiangte, Nachimuthu Senthil Kumar and Yengkhom Tunginba Singh Tags: Research Source Type: research

Mind and body connection in expert meditators: a computational study based on central and peripheral nervous system
A meditative ‘technique’ is conceived as a continuum of different affective states involving mind and body jointly. Meditative practices can involve cognitive effort (e.g., focused attention and open-minded te... (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine - March 7, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Francesca Borghesi, Riccardo Cremascoli, Alice Chirico, Laura Bianchi, Amalia Di Moia, Lorenzo Priano, Alessandro Piedimonte, Alessandro Mauro and Pietro Cipresso Tags: Research Source Type: research

Antiproliferative activities of some selected Nigerian medicinal plants against breast, liver, and cervical cancer cells
Phytochemicals have become a growing source of alternative medicine in developing countries due to the poor prognosis, high cost of conventional pharmaceuticals, and undesirable effects associated with mainstr... (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine - March 6, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Olubusola O. Olaleye, Dong-Hyun Kim and Keith A. Spriggs Tags: Research Source Type: research

Will Nigella sativa oil protect parotid glands of rats against cranium gamma irradiation? Histological and immunohistochemical evaluation
Radiation plays an essential role in treating malignancies. Radiation exposure of salivary glands often results in permanent loss of their functions; therefore, their protection against radiation is crucial. N... (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine - March 6, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Salwa Farid Ahmed and Mostafa A. Bakr Tags: Research Source Type: research

The effect of Tai Chi lower extremity exercise on the balance control of older adults in assistant living communities
Although Tai Chi (TC) is an evidence-based fall prevention training for older adults, its effective movements remain unclear, which may limit the practice of TC. The purpose of this study was to compare the ef... (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine - March 6, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Min Mao, Vicki S. Mercer, Fuzhong Li, Michael T. Gross, Troy Blackburn and Bing Yu Tags: Research Source Type: research

Triptolide mitigates the inhibition of osteogenesis induced by TNF- α in human periodontal ligament stem cells via the p-IκBα/NF-κB signaling pathway: an in-vitro study
Triptolide is a widely utilized natural anti-inflammatory drug in clinical practice. Aim of this study was to evaluate effects of triptolide on hPDLSCs osteogenesis in an inflammatory setting and to investigat... (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine - March 6, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Hao Chen, Lina Zhang, Simeng Du, Daiwei Yang, Xiaobin Cui, Huadong Zhao and Jun Zhang Tags: Research Source Type: research

Molecular mechanism of resveratrol promoting differentiation of preosteoblastic MC3T3-E1 cells based on network pharmacology and experimental validation
The purpose of this study was to investigate the mechanism by which resveratrol (Res) inhibits apoptosis and promotes proliferation and differentiation of pre-osteoblastic MC3T3-E1 cells, laying the groundwork... (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine - February 29, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Yu He, Fei Liu, Mingjuan He, Fayu Long, Ding Hu, Jingwen Chen, Miao Fang and Zhenlong Wang Tags: Research Source Type: research

Effects of Spirulina supplementation in patients with ulcerative colitis: a double-blind, placebo-controlled randomized trial
We conducted a randomized placebo-controlled trial to assess the efficacy of Spirulina (SP) supplementation on disease activity, health-related quality of life, antioxidant status, and serum pentraxin 3 (PTX-3... (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine - February 29, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Sajjad Moradi, Reza Bagheri, Parsa Amirian, Mahsa Zarpoosh, Neda Cheraghloo, Alexei Wong, Mehdi Zobeiri and Mohammad Hassan Entezari Tags: Research Source Type: research

Exploring the phytoconstituents, antimicrobial potency, and cytotoxic effects of essential oil from Origanum punonense from Palestine
Origanum punonense Danin is one of the old traditional medicinal plants Bedouins utilize in the Dead Sea region to treat a variety of illnesses, those caused by infections. The current study aimed to identify the... (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine - February 28, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Kamal Issa, Amjad Bakhatan, Majde Abu Khaled, Nidal Jaradat, Mohammed Hawash, Nawaf Al-Maharik, Mustafa Ghanim and Mohammad Qadi Tags: Research Source Type: research

Beyond pillbox: a national cross-sectional study on the attitudes, practices, and knowledge of community pharmacists regarding complementary and alternative medicine
The objective of this study w... (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine - February 28, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Farah Naja, Nada Abbas, Sharfa Khaleel, Falak Zeb, Tareq A. H. Osaili, Reyad Shaker Obaid, MoezAlIslam Faris, Hadia Radwan, Leila Cheikh Ismail, Haydar Hassan, Mona Hashim and Hamzah AlZubaidi Tags: Research Source Type: research

Factors influencing the use of natural health products, in particular for concentration and cognition in Germany
Natural health products (NHP) are an important part of the healthcare system. They are mainly non-prescription and sold over the counter, which requires active decision making by the consumer. Within the frame... (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine - February 27, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Miriam Wolf, Agnes Emberger-Klein and Klaus Menrad Tags: Research Source Type: research