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Study on the differential hepatotoxicity of raw polygonum multiflorum and polygonum multiflorum praeparata and its mechanism
Polygonum multiflorum (PM), a widely used traditional Chinese medicine herb, is divided into two forms, namely raw polygonum multiflorum (RPM) and polygonum multiflorum praeparata (PMP), according to the proce... (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine - April 17, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Chaowen Huang, Yu Jiang, Qing Bao, Lu Wang, Lin Tang, Yanjuan Liu and Lei Yang Tags: Research Source Type: research

Ethnobotanical survey on herbal remedies for the management of type 2 diabetes in the Casablanca-Settat region, Morocco
Morocco faces a substantial public health challenge due to diabetes mellitus, affecting 12.4% of adults in 2023. The Moroccan population makes extensive use of phytotherapy and traditional medicine to address ... (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine - April 15, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Maryem Arraji, Nadia Al Wachami, Karima Boumendil, Milouda Chebabe, Latifa Mochhoury, Fatima Zahra Laamiri, Mohamed Barkaoui and Mohamed Chahboune Tags: Research Source Type: research

The impact of seasonal variation on the composition of the volatile oil of Polyalthia suberosa (Roxb.) Thwaites leaves and evaluation of its acetylcholinesterase inhibitory activity
Polyalthia suberosa (Roxb.) Thwaites (Annonaceae) is a medicinal plant that has been reported for its various pharmacological potentials, such as its anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antioxidant, and neuropharmacolo... (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine - April 12, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Orchid A. Mahmoud, Iriny M. Ayoub, Omayma A. Eldahshan and Abdel Nasser B. Singab Tags: Research Source Type: research

Potential role of Citrus bergamia flower essential oil against oral pathogens
Oral bacterial infections are difficult to treat due to emergence of resistance against antibiotic therapy. Essential oils are considered emerging alternate therapy against bacterial infections and biofilms. W... (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine - April 12, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Muhammad Imran Aziz, Muhammad Mohtasheemul Hasan, Riaz Ullah, Ahmed Bari, Mohsin Abbas Khan, Syed Zia Ul Hasnain, Rabia Baloch, Muhammad Akram, Aqsa obaid, Aziz Ullah, Khizar Abbas and Adnan Amin Tags: Research Source Type: research

Ganoderma spore lipid ameliorates docetaxel, cisplatin, and 5-fluorouracil chemotherapy-induced damage to bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells and hematopoiesis
A triplet chemotherapy regimen of docetaxel, cisplatin, and 5-fluorouracil (TPF) is used to treat head and neck squamous cell carcinoma; however, it is toxic to bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs). We p... (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine - April 12, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Haohui Lin, Manhon Chung, Jingchun Sun, Yi Yang, Li Zhang, Xiaohua Pan, Minghui Wei, Sa Cai and Yu Pan Tags: Research Source Type: research

Huang Lian Jie Du Decoction enhances the anti-tumor efficacy of immune checkpoint inhibitors by activating TLR7/8 signalling in melanoma
The clinical application of immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) is limited by their drug resistance, necessitating the development of ICI sensitizers to improve cancer immunotherapy outcomes. Huang Lian Jie Du... (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine - April 11, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Suqing Liu, Yaohua Zhang, Xiaohua Zhu, Shan He, Xiao Liu, Xiang Lv, Fuguo Zuo and Jinfeng Wu Tags: Research Source Type: research

Development and characterization of a topical gel, containing lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) oil loaded solid lipid nanoparticles
Gels loaded with nanocarriers offer interesting ways to create novel therapeutic approaches by fusing the benefits of gel and nanotechnology. Clinical studies indicate that lavender oil (Lav-O) has a positive ... (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine - April 8, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Faeze Fahimnia, Mehran Nemattalab and Zahra Hesari Tags: Research Source Type: research

Comparative effectiveness of Propolis with chlorhexidine mouthwash on gingivitis – a randomized controlled clinical study
To assess and compare the effectiveness of propolis mouthwash with chlorhexidine mouthwash in the reduction of plaque and gingivitis. (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine - April 6, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Shilpa Gunjal and Deepak Gowda Sadashivappa Pateel Tags: Research Source Type: research

Epigallocatechin-3-Gallate attenuates lipopolysacharide-induced pneumonia via modification of inflammation, oxidative stress, apoptosis, and autophagy
Pneumonia, the acute inflammation of lung tissue, is multi-factorial in etiology. Hence, continuous studies are conducted to determine the mechanisms involved in the progression of the disease and subsequently... (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine - April 5, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Meili Shen, Yuting You, Chengna Xu and Zhixu Chen Tags: Research Source Type: research

Effects of garlic (Allium sativum L) and Citrullus colocynthis (L.) Schrad individually and in combination on male reproductive damage due to diabetes: suppression of the AGEs/RAGE/Nox-4 signaling pathway
Diabetes Mellitus is associated with disturbances in male reproductive function and fertility. Studies have shown that oxidative stress with the subsequent inflammation and apoptosis cause these complications ... (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine - April 5, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Aghileh Mohammadzadeh, Ali Gol and Reza Kheirandish Tags: Research Source Type: research

Mechanism of Smilax china L. in the treatment of intrauterine adhesions based on network pharmacology, molecular docking and experimental validation
In this study, we explored the... (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine - April 5, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Tingting Shi, Chuqi Hou, Yongzhen Duan, Yuliang Li, Wenqin Liu, Peixian Huang, Yuhua Zhou, Shanshan Yu and Luyao Song Tags: Research Source Type: research

A systematic review and meta-analysis on sodium tanshinone IIA sulfonate injection for the adjunctive therapy of pulmonary heart disease
Sodium tanshinone IIA sulfonate (STS) injection has been widely used as adjunctive therapy for pulmonary heart disease (PHD) in China. Nevertheless, the efficacy of STS injection has not been systematically ev... (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine - April 5, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Huikai Shao, Fei Yu, Dongsheng Xu, Chunyan Fang, Rongsheng Tong and Lingguo Zhao Tags: Research Source Type: research

The ameliorating effect of Rutin on hepatotoxicity and inflammation induced by the daily administration of vortioxetine in rats
Vortioxetine (VORTX) is a potent and selective type of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) that is mainly prescribed for treating major depression along with mood disorders as the first drug of choic... (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine - April 5, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Mai M. Anwar and Ibrahim M. Ibrahim Laila Tags: Research Source Type: research

Catharanthus roseus intoxication mimicking acute cholangitis
Catharanthus roseus, a Madagascar native flowering plant, is known for its glossy leaves and vibrant flowers, and its medicinal significance due to its alkaloid compounds. As a source of vinblastine and vincri... (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine - April 4, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Yoen Young Chuah, Yeong Yeh Lee, Chu-Kuang Chou and Li-Jen Chang Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

Neuroprotective effects of methanolic extract from Chuanxiong Rhizoma in mice with middle cerebral artery occlusion-induced ischemic stroke: suppression of astrocyte- and microglia-related inflammatory response
In traditional Asian medicine, dried rhizomes of Ligusticum chuanxiong Hort. (Chuanxiong Rhizoma [CR]) have long been used to treat pain disorders that affect the head and face such as headaches. Furthermore, the... (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine - April 4, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Chiyeon Lim, Sehyun Lim, So-Jung Moon and Suin Cho Tags: Research Source Type: research