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Acetylmelodorinol isolated from Sphaerocoryne affinis seeds inhibits cell proliferation and activates apoptosis on HeLa cells
Cervical cancer is a major global health concern with a high prevalence in low- and middle-income countries. Natural products, particularly plant-derived compounds, have shown immense potential for developing ... (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine - January 27, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Nghia Le-Trung, Kenji Kanaori, Tomonori Waku, Thao Thi Phuong Dang and Kaeko Kamei Tags: Research Source Type: research

Effect of aromatherapy with peppermint essential oil on the gag reflex: a randomized, placebo-controlled, single-blind, crossover study
Sensitive gag reflexes prevent dental patients from receiving appropriate treatment. Aromatherapy helps patients relax during dental procedures. However, the effect of aromatherapy on the gag reflex caused by ... (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine - January 27, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Ayuko Okamoto, Hiroyuki Karibe, Satoshi Tanaka, Yuichi Kato, Tomomi Kawakami, Yutaka Okamoto and Greg Goddard Tags: Research Source Type: research

Effect of acupressure on pain intensity and physiological indices in patients undergoing extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy: a randomized double-blind sham-controlled clinical trial
Despite the widespread use of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) as a treatment for kidney stones, it is essential to apply methods to control pain and improve patient comfort during this procedure. ... (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine - January 25, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Ali Safdari, Salman Khazaei, Mahdi Biglarkhani, Seyed Habibollah Mousavibahar and Seyed Reza Borzou Tags: Research Source Type: research

The wound healing effect of polycaprolactone-chitosan scaffold coated with a gel containing Zataria multiflora Boiss. volatile oil nanoemulsions
Thymus plant is a very useful herbal medicine with various properties such as anti-inflammatory and antibacterial. Therefore, the properties of this plant have made this drug a suitable candidate for wound hea... (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine - January 25, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Mahmoud Osanloo, Fariba Noori, Negar Varaa, Alireza Tavassoli, Aida Goodarzi, Maryam Talebi Moghaddam, Lida Ebrahimi, Zahra Abpeikar, Ahmad Reza Farmani, Mohsen Safaei, Narges Fereydouni and Arash Goodarzi Tags: Research Source Type: research

Involvement of TNF α, IL-1β, COX-2 and NO in the anti-inflammatory activity of Tamarix aphylla in Wistar albino rats: an in-vivo and in-vitro study
With the emergence of many side effects from synthetic drugs, there is an urgent need to find a natural alternative to these products. Therefore, our primary aim was to evaluate the anti-inflammatory activity of (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine - January 25, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Nada Fayez, Waleed Khalil, Essam Abdel-Sattar and Abdel-Fattah Mohamed Abdel-Fattah Tags: Research Source Type: research

Mindfulness-based interventions to support wellbeing of adults in low socio-economic settings: a realist review
Mindfulness as a modality involves training the innate human capacity for present-moment awareness with a view to cultivating a more harmonious and integrated life experience, especially in the face of hardshi... (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine - January 24, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Sarah Foale, Yvonne Botma and Tanya Heyns Tags: Research Source Type: research

Alleviating effect of lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) and its major components on postherpetic pain: a randomized blinded controlled trial
This study aimed to evaluate the effects of inhalation of lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) oil and its major component... (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine - January 24, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Jiyeong You, You Kyoung Shin and Geun Hee Seol Tags: Research Source Type: research

Utilisation of traditional medicine among women diagnosed with breast cancer in Ghana: a descriptive phenomenological study
This study explored and de... (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine - January 23, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Adwoa Bemah Boamah Mensah, Stella Baffour Asuo, Kofi Boamah Mensah, Joshua Okyere, Shalini Kulasingam, Beth Virnig and Joe-Nat Clegg-Lamptey Tags: Research Source Type: research

Mitigation of intrahepatic cholestasis induced by 17 α-ethinylestradiol via nanoformulation of Silybum marianum L.
Cholestasis is an important predisposing factor for hepatocyte damage, liver fibrosis, primary biliary cirrhosis, and even liver failure. Silybum marianum L. (SM) plant is used in teas or eaten in some countries ... (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine - January 23, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Maha B. Salem, Dina Mostafa Mohammed, Olfat A. Hammam and Mohamed Elzallat Tags: Research Source Type: research

Anti-rheumatic colchicine phytochemical exhibits potent antiviral activities against avian and seasonal Influenza A viruses (IAVs) via targeting different stages of IAV replication cycle
The continuous evolution of drug-resistant influenza viruses highlights the necessity for repurposing naturally-derived and safe phytochemicals with anti-influenza activity as novel broad-spectrum anti-influen... (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine - January 22, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Akram Hegazy, Raya Soltane, Ahlam Alasiri, Islam Mostafa, Ahmed M. Metwaly, Ibrahim H. Eissa, Sara H. Mahmoud, Abdou Kamal Allayeh, Noura M. Abo Shama, Ahmed A. Khalil, Ramya S. Barre, Assem Mohamed El-Shazly, Mohamed A. Ali, Luis Martinez-Sobrido and Ahm Tags: Research Source Type: research

Calycosin ameliorates osteoarthritis by regulating the imbalance between chondrocyte synthesis and catabolism
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a severe chronic inflammatory disease. As the main active component of Astragalus mongholicus Bunge, a classic traditional ethnic herb, calycosin exhibits anti-inflammatory action and its m... (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine - January 22, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Hong Su, Qiuju Yan, Wei Du, En Hu, Zhaoyu Yang, Wei Zhang, Yusheng Li, Tao Tang, Shushan Zhao and Yang Wang Tags: Research Source Type: research

Baicalin enhances proliferation and reduces inflammatory-oxidative stress effect in H2O2-induced granulosa cells apoptosis via USP48 protein regulation
Oxidative stress and inflammation can lead to apoptosis of ovarian granulosa cells (GCs), resulting in ovulation disorders and infertility. Baicalin (BAI) promotes cell proliferation and reduces inflammation a... (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine - January 20, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Jun Chen, Chuhua Lin, Xiurong Huang and Wei Bian Tags: Research Source Type: research

Modulation of temporal and occipital cortex by acupuncture in non-menstrual MWoA patients: a rest BOLD fMRI study
To investigate the changes in amplitude of low-frequency fluctuation (ALFF) and degree centrality (DC) values before and after acupuncture in young women with non-menstrual migraine without aura (MWoA) through... (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine - January 20, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Yu-Chan Yang, Xiang-Yu Wei, Ying-Ying Zhang, Chun-Yang Xu, Jian-Ming Cheng, Zhi-Gang Gong, Hui Chen, Yan-Wen Huang, Jie Yuan, Hui-Hui Xu, Hui Wang, Song-Hua Zhan and Wen-Li Tan Tags: Research Source Type: research

The effect of acupuncture on exercise capacity in patients with COPD is mediated by improvements of dyspnea and leg fatigue: a causal mediation analysis using data from a randomized controlled trial
Acupuncture is known to improve exercise capacity in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), but its mechanism remains unknown. Whether acupuncture improves exercise capacity in patients wi... (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine - January 20, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Takumi Kayo, Masao Suzuki, Tadamichi Mitsuma and Fumihiko Fukuda Tags: Research Source Type: research

The effects of rhythmic auditory stimulation on functional ambulation after stroke: a systematic review
This study aims to synthesize the... (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine - January 20, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Samira Gonzalez-Hoelling, Gloria Reig-Garc ía, Carme Bertran-Noguer and Rosa Suñer-Soler Tags: Research Source Type: research