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Complementary or Alternative--Does It Matter In Your Questionnaire?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
In this study the impact of the use of the terms complementary medicine and alternative medicine on participants' responses to surveys about the use of, and beliefs about, these therapies was explored. Two identical surveys were prepared, one of which referred to alternative medicines and the other which referred to complementary medicine. A telephone survey was used to gather responses from a random sample of individuals living in 3 geographically close metropolitan cities in Australia. Respondents were those aged over 18 years who consented to participate in the study. Forty five percent of respondents indicated using co...
Source: Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine - October 9, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Tags: research methodology Source Type: journals

Effects of R-Alpha Lipoic Acid on HbA1c, Lipids and Blood Pressure in Type-2 Diabetics: A Preliminary StudyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: Three months of R-ALA supplementation may lower HbA1c in a small number of individuals. However, to further confirm these findings, larger studies of longer duration are needed. (Source: Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine)
Source: Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine - October 7, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Tags: diabetes managment Source Type: journals

Augmentation of Mind-body Therapy and Role of Deep Slow BreathingEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This article overviews the role of slow rhythmic breathing in physiological as well as therapeutic effects of mind-body therapies. Slow deep breathing practice has important implications as it may underlie the basic mechanism that synchronizes the brain with the autonomic response. This article reviews studies that include the effect of deep slow breathing with or without mind-body therapy exercises. In utero studies that monitor patterns of fetal breathing reveal sympathetic activation with irregular, shallow fast breathing movements compared to slow deep breathing. Recognition of respiratory mechanisms in mind-body thera...
Source: Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine - October 5, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Tags: Mind-body Therapy Source Type: journals

Static Electric Field by High Voltage Alternating Current Ameliorates Collagen-Induced Arthritis in Mice via the Inhibition of IL-1β ExpressionEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: Based on these data, the beneficial effects of EF-HVAC on a murine rheumatoid arthritis model may be attributed to its anti-inflammatory properties. (Source: Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine)
Source: Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine - October 1, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: journals

Effect of Citrullus colocynthis Schard on Testosterone-Induced Benign Prostatic HyperplasiaEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The petroleum ether extract of Citrullus colocynthis Schrad (Cucurbitaceae) fruits and a steroidal compound isolated from this extract were tested in Wistar rats for their effect on Prostatic Hyperplasia (PH) induced by testosterone. The PH was induced in rats by daily subcutaneous injection of testosterone for 10 days. Rats of the test group were administered 100 mg/kg of petroleum ether extract of Citrullus colocynthis fruit along with testosterone. Graded doses i.e, 1, 2.5, and 5 mg/kg dose of isolated steroidal fraction were also tested in three groups of rats. Finasteride was used as positive control. Treatment with C...
Source: Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine - September 22, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Tags: traditional medicine Source Type: journals

Protective Role of Pterocarpus marsupium in Diabetes-Induced Hyperlipidemic ConditionEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
In conclusion, our present results suggest hypolipidemic effect of P. marsupium in hyperglycemic condition. (Source: Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine)
Source: Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine - September 22, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Tags: pharmacology antidiabetic activity of plant extract Source Type: journals

Probable Mechanism of the Antihyperglycemic Effect of Standardized Extract from Momordica charantia in Streptozotocin Diabetic RatsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The herb Momordica charantia Linn has been used widely in India and other countries for the treatment of diabetes. In the present study reports the antihyperglycemic activity of standardised Momordica charantia extract (MCE) using in-vivo and in-vitro animal models along with the relevant biochemical and histopathological parameters. The antihyperglycemic activity of MCE was compared with that of glibenclamide, a known potent anti-diabetic drug. MCE treatment reduced blood glucose levels both in normal and streptozotocin (STZ)-induced diabetic rats, and also restored the glucose tolerance significantly in diabetic rats. MC...
Source: Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine - September 16, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Tags: Herbal Research on Medicinal Improtance Source Type: journals

Caudal Epididymal Sperm Characteristics and Testicular Morphometrics of Rabbits Fed Graded Levels of a Blood-Wild Sunflower Leaf Meal (BWSLM) Mixture DietEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The effects of feeding graded levels of blood-wild sunflower leaf meal (BWSLM) mixture on rabbit caudal epididymal sperm characteristics and testicular morphometrics were investigated. The BWSLM mixture was included in the feed at 0, 5, 10 and 15% levels in diets 1, 2, 3 and 4, respectively. The motile-spermatozoa for diet 3, which was 77%, was significantly (P (Source: Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine)
Source: Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine - September 14, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Tags: Reproductive Physiology/Toxicology Source Type: journals

Antiproliferative, Antioxidant and Cyto/DNA Protective Properties in Andrographis serpyllifolia: Role of Andrographolide and Phenolic AcidsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Among several Andrographis species, only A. panniculata had been extensively studied and the bioactivity was attributed to the active component - Andrographolide (AG). In the current investigation, we report that aqueous (ASAE) and methanol (ASME) extracts of Andrographis serpyllifolia contained phenolic acids up to 3-5%, in addition to AG which is present at ~2% level. Aqueous extract exhibited ~2 and 10 fold better free radical scavenging and reducing power activities than those of methanol extract and the isolated andrographolide, suggesting that Andrographis species may contain antioxidant components other than Androg...
Source: Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine - September 9, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Tags: Cancer Biology Source Type: journals

Assessment of in Vitro Antioxidant and Free Radical Scavenging Activity of Cajanus cajanEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The present study was undertaken to evaluate the antioxidant and free radical scavenging activities of 70% methanolic extract of Cajanus cajan leaves using various in vitro assays. The TEAC value 0.84 ± 0.05 for the extract indicates it is an antioxidant. The extract had shown its scavenging activity for different free radicals and 175.73 ± 7.50 μg/ml, 27.17 ± 0.9 μg/ml, 60.78 ± 5.15 μg/ml and 250.29 ± 5.70 μg/ml were determined as the IC50 values for hydroxyl, superoxide, nitric oxide and singlet oxygen radicals, respectively. The sample showed reasonable chelation of Fe2+ ion and inhibition of lipid peroxidation...
Source: Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine - September 9, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Tags: Alternative Medicine Source Type: journals

Exposure to Oscillating High Electrical Potential and the Associated Low Frequency Magnetic Field Enhances the Hepatoprotective Action of Schisandrin B in Vivo and in VitroEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The effect of electromagnetic manipulation (EM), consisting of an oscillating (50 Hz) high electrical potential (a maximum value of 20,000 V and an output current < 100 µA) and its associated alternating magnetic field (50-60 Guass), on the hepatoprotective action of schisandrin B (Sch B, an active ingredient isolated from the fruit of Schisandra chinensis) was examined in the mouse model of carbon tetrachloride (CCl4) hepatotoxicity and the AML12 cell model of menadione-induced toxicity. EM was found to enhance the Sch B-induced hepatoprotective action against CCl4 toxicity in mice and cytoprotective action against menad...
Source: Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine - August 31, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Tags: pharmacology Source Type: journals

Effect on Inhibition of Proliferation and Antioxidant Enzyme Level of Lippia nodiflora in EAC Cell Line Treated MiceEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: The results of the present study suggest that MELN exhibited significant antitumor activity may be due to the increase of antioxidant activity in EAC bearing mice. (Source: Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine)
Source: Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine - August 13, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Tags: Pharmacology Source Type: journals

Protective Effect of Red Wine Extract Supplement against Myocardial Ischemia/Reperfusion Injury in Rats: Effects on Mitochondrial Antioxidant and Structural ParametersEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Reperfusion of the previously ischemic myocardium causes a burst of reactive oxygen species production that eventually leads to tissue damage. In the present study, the effect of long-term treatment with a red wine extract-containing antioxidant supplement (Super S.O.D) on myocardial ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) injury was examined in rats. To investigate the biochemical mechanism(s) involved in the cardioprotection, the effects of Super S.O.D treatment on myocardial mitochondrial antioxidant and structural parameters were also investigated. Long-term treatment with Super S.O.D (0.55 and 1.10 g/kg/day x 15) caused a dose-dep...
Source: Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine - August 13, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Tags: Pharmacology Source Type: journals

Anti-Nociceptive and Anti-Inflammatory Activities of Extracts from the Stem Bark of Croton macrostachyus (Euphorbiaceae) in Mice and RatsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The present study evaluates the anti-nociceptive and anti-inflammatory properties of the aqueous and methylene chloride/methanol (CH2Cl2 / CH3OH) extracts of the stem bark of Croton macrostachyus. The extracts administered orally at the doses of 150, 300 and 600 mg/kg were examined against pain induced by acetic acid, formalin and pressure and against inflammation induced by carragenan, histamine and formalin. Both extracts induced a significant dose-dependent (P < 0.001) reduction in the number of abdominal constrictions induced by acetic acid. The three doses of the two extracts also significantly reduced (P < 0.001) the...
Source: Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine - July 28, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Tags: Phytopharmacology Source Type: journals

Phytochemical Constituents and Free Radical Scavenging Activity of Clerodendron glandulosum.Coleb Methanolic ExtractEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: The results suggest that a methanolic extract of Clerodendron glandulosum.Coleb possesses a strong antioxidant activity against all known radicals and can be considered as a natural antioxidant. (Source: Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine)
Source: Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine - July 10, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: journals

Antidiarrhoeal Activity of Pterocarpus santalinoides L'Hérit ex DC Leaf ExtractEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
In this study we investigated the methylene chloride-methanol leaf extract of Pterocarpus santalinoides (PSE), a plant believed to possess potent antidiarrhoeal properties in folk medical practice. The antidiarrhoeal and anti-enteropooling activity of PSE were investigated in castor oil induced diarrhoea in rats. The effect on gastrointestinal motility was studied by the charcoal meal transit in mice. Smooth muscle activity of the extract was investigated in isolated guinea pig ileum. P. santalinoides extract (100-500 µg/ml) caused a significant and dose-related inhibition of the frequency of diarrhoeic drops in rats (P< ...
Source: Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine - June 24, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Tags: Ethno-therapy Source Type: journals

Is All Glucosamine Alike? Clarifying the Controversies for Product Selection and Clinical ResearchEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
In the United States, glucosamine is marketed as a dietary supplement therefore subject to less stringent manufacturing, labeling and marketing regulations than pharmaceuticals. The glucosamine product selected for the NIH-sponsored Glucosamine/chondroitin Arthritis Intervention Trial (GAIT) was required to satisfy Investigational New Drug (IND) application (and therefore pharmaceutical manufacturing requirements). This review describes the procedure that was developed by the authors to identify a high-quality glucosamine product for GAIT and to clarify confusing product information and nomenclature.Proprietary glucosamin...
Source: Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine - June 23, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Tags: Product quality Source Type: journals

A Review of Side Effects and Adverse Events of Non-Drug Medicine (Nonpharmaceutical Complementary and Alternative Medicine): Psychotherapy, Mind-Body Medicine and Clinical Holistic MedicineEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: Non-drug (non-pharmaceutical) medicine seems to be safe even for seriously physically and mentally ill patients and, whenever efficient, therefore recommended as treatment of choice. (Source: Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine)
Source: Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine - May 12, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Tags: Complementary and alternative medicine holistic medicine clinical holistic medicine psychotherapy bodywork Source Type: journals

Using the Biopsychosocial Model to Understand the Health Benefits of YogaEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
We present empirical evidence that supports the involvement of these domains. However, additional well-conducted research is required to further establish the efficacy of yoga for health states, and to understand how posture, breath and meditative activity affect the body, mind and spirit. (Source: Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine)
Source: Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine - April 29, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Tags: Yoga Source Type: journals

The Effect of Tai Chi in Reducing Anxiety in an Ambulatory PopulationEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese art that has been practiced for centuries. This mind-body exercise is a standard of medical care in many Asian countries. The Western world lags behind in the study of alternative medical treatments. This pilot study utilized Tai Chi to relieve anxiety in a population diagnosed with moderate-severe anxiety. This diagnosis was made by clinicians utilizing the well-respected Hamilton-Anxiety psychiatric rating scale. This non-pharmacologic method for reduction of anxiety was chosen because medications presently utilized for anxiety often cause untoward side effects. Subjects were recruited throu...
Source: Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine - April 29, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Tags: Alternative Medicine Source Type: journals

Methodological Issues Pertaining to the Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Energy-Based Therapies, Avenues for a Methodological GuideEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The current interest in Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) begs the question of their integration into the health care system, which will most likely require rigorous scientific evaluation in randomized controlled trials (RCT) before they are fully accepted and integrated. Although some meta-analyses demonstrate the potential of certain energy-based (EB) CAM therapies others highlight significant methodological weaknesses in the study design. It is not only important to verify the effectiveness of energy-based therapies (EBT), but also to do it with methods that are appropriate to the evaluation of this type of t...
Source: Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine - April 29, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Tags: Cam Methodology Source Type: journals

In Vitro Evaluation of Antioxidant and Free Radical Scavenging Activities of Rhodiola imbricataEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The present study was undertaken to evaluate the in vitro antioxidant activities of aqueous extract of Rhodiola imbricata rhizome. The plant extract was evaluated for DPPH (1,1-diphenyl, 2-picryl hydrazyl) radical scavenging, superoxide anion radical scavenging, hydrogen peroxide scavenging, anti-lipid peroxidation assay, metal chelating activity, reducing power and total flavonoid content. Rhodiola imbricata aqueous extract (RIAE) exhibited more DPPH scavenging potential with IC50 value of 5.56 µg/ml as compared to standard butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) (IC50 = 5.74 µg/ml). The extract also provided superoxide anion ra...
Source: Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine - April 28, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Tags: Oxidative stress Source Type: journals

Biphasic Modulation of Neutrophil Migration by Aqueous Extracts of Uncaria tomentosa in Murine LungEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
In the history of medicine, the treatment of disease has been influenced by an intimate contact with nature. A mice model of lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced acute lung injury was used to evaluate the protective effects of long-term water-soluble administration ad libitum of Uncaria tomentosa extracts (20 gr/L; UTE) in lung inflammation. Swiss mice had LPS (1,67µg/ml) instilled intranasally 3hs before sacrificed, and were then pre-treated with UTE for 7, 15, 30 or 90 days or with a single dose of dexamethasone (2,5 mg/kg, DX). Inflammatory cell concentration was measured in the bronchoalveolar fluid (BALF) and histology w...
Source: Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine - April 24, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Tags: Genetic Source Type: journals

Ameliorative Role of Vitamin E on Adverse Impact of Azadirachta indica in Reproductive Indices of Male RatsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This study was undertaken to determine the role of vitamin E on reproductive activity of Azadirachta indica extract in rats. Forty adult male albino rats were divided into 5 equal groups. The control group received distilled water while the other groups were treated with Azadirachta indica (150mg/kg bwt) extract alone, vitamin E (100mg/kg bwt) alone, combined Azadirachta indica (150mg/kg bwt) and vitamin E (100mg/kg bwt), and combined Azadirachta indica (150 mg/kg bwt) and vitamin E (150 mg/kg bwt). Group administered Azadirachta indica alone showed significant (p (Source: Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine)
Source: Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine - April 17, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Tags: Reproductive Physiology/Toxicology Source Type: journals

Antibacterial Activity and Anticorrosive Efficiency of Aqueous Methanolic Extract of Artemisia pallens (Asteraceae) and Its Major ConstituentEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
An aqueous-methanolic [methanol:water (1:1)] extract of the whole plant of Artemisia pallens (Family: Asteraceae) has shown good antibacterial activity against Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Shigella flexneri at the concentration of 100 mg/mL. The activity-guided fractionation has led to isolation of compound 4-hydroxyphenyl-β-D-glucopyranoside (which is known as arbutin), as a major constituent and exhibited the same antibacterial activity at a concentration of 17 mg/mL. Both the crude extract and arbutin also showed 94% anticorrosive efficiency against mild steel in 1M HCl at concentration of 200 mg/L. (Source: Journal of C...
Source: Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine - April 13, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Tags: Medicinal Chemistry Source Type: journals

Free Radical Scavenging Activity and Inhibitory response of Ziziphus mauritiana (Lamk.) Seed Extract on Alcohol-Induced Oxidative StressEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The antioxidant activity within the body has been well correlated with the body's defense mechanism against toxic free radicals. Alcohol ingestion increases the generation of free radicals. The present study was conducted to assess antioxidant potential of seed extract of Ziziphus mauritiana, which was standardized with HPLC. DPPH assay and Fenton reaction system was applied to assess free radical scavenging potential. The Swiss albino mice were used to evaluate the inhibitory activity of extract on oxidative stress induced by alcohol. The animals were treated with graded doses of extract (100-400 mg/kg body weight) before...
Source: Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine - April 13, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: journals

The Potential Role of Daucus carota Aqueous and Methanolic Extracts on Inflammation and Gastric Ulcers in RatsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Daucus carota (DC) is among commonly used plants in folk medicine in Lebanon and the region. The present investigation was undertaken to examine the effects of the aqueous and extracts of Daucus carota umbels against acute and chronic inflammation, gastric ulcer and antibacterial activity on rats. The effects of DC aqueous extract (DCAE) on glycemia, lipemia, hepatic, renal and pancreatic function were also examined. Results on acute inflammation showed that the aqueous and methanolic extracts (DCME) produced maximum anti-inflammatory activity at doses of 400 and 140 mg/kg body weight with 90.9 and 58.6 % inhibition, respe...
Source: Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine - March 16, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Tags: complementary and alternative medicine Source Type: journals

Exploring Antidiabetic Mechanisms of Action of Galactomannan: A Carbohydrate Isolated from Fenugreek SeedsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The previously studied hypoglycemic effect of fenugreek galactomannan was confirmed in normal rats. Additional investigations were carried out to study the effect of galactomannan on utilization of glucose by hemidiaphragm and its antioxidant activity in diabetic rats. As compared to diabetic control rats, the galactomannan enhanced the uptake of glucose by hemidiaphragm but it was not comparable to the standard drug glibenclamide. Furthermore, galactomannan lowered lipid peroxidation and elevated the levels of antioxidant enzymes. The present study demonstrates that fenugreek galactomannan exhibits little antioxidant acti...
Source: Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine - March 9, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Tags: Pharmacology Source Type: journals

Action of Portulaca oleracea against Streptozotocin-Induced Oxidative Stress in Experimental Diabetic RatsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Antidiabetic treatment with an extract of Portulaca oleracea leaves (100mg/kg and 250mg/kg body weight) for three weeks showed a significant reduction in thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBRAS) and an increase in glutathione reductase (GSH-R) in both the liver and kidney of STZ diabetic rats. The treatment with P. oleracea significantly altered the glutathione and GSH-R to be comparable with the control group. P. oleracea- and tolbutamide-treated rats showed decreased lipid peroxidation that is associated with increased activity of superoxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase(CAT). The effects of P. oleracea on tissue l...
Source: Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine - January 6, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Tags: Ethnopharmacology Source Type: journals

Cardioprotective Activity of Polyherbal Extracts in Experimental Myocardial Necrosis in Rodents: An Evidence of Antioxidant ActivityEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The present study investigates the antioxidant activity of A.V. Circulo (AVC), a polyherbal formulation in isoproterenol(ISO)-induced oxidative stress in rats and attempts to correlate its cardioprotective activity with antioxidant activity. Myocardial necrosis was produced in rats with ISO (85 mg/kg, s.c.), injected twice at an interval of 24 h. AVC (500 mg/kg, p.o.) was administered to rats for 21 days and 45 days and its effect was evaluated on ISO-induced cardiac injury. The marker enzymes - AST, LDH & CPK were assayed in serum and heart, and antioxidant parameters, viz., reduced glutathione (GSH), superoxide dismutase...
Source: Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine - December 24, 2008 Category: Complementary Medicine Tags: Ethnopharmacology Complementary Medicine Herbal Medicine Source Type: journals

Crude Extract of Turmeric Reduces Hepato-Toxicity and Oxidative Stress in Rats Chronically Fed CarcinogensEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The crude extract of turmeric (Curcuma longa L.; Zingiberaceae) is widely used in traditional systems of medicine like Ayurveda as a remedy for various diseases. Although various medicinal effects of its active principle, Curcumin, have been extensively studied in various animal models, there appears to be no systematic study on whether the crude extract can reduce hepato-toxicity and oxidative stress in rats induced by chronic feeding of p-dimethyl aminoazobenzene and phenobarbital, two known carcinogens of liver. Tests were conducted in experimental and controlled animals involving several widely accepted toxicity biomar...
Source: Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine - December 16, 2008 Category: Complementary Medicine Tags: Cancer prevention Source Type: journals

Complementary and Alternative Medicine Use in Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis: A Systematic Review of Prevalence and EvidenceEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The objective of this manuscript is to provide healthcare professionals and researchers with a comprehensive review of the prevalence of CAM use in JIA, determinants of use, and outcomes associated with various therapies. The implications for future clinical practice and promising areas of investigation will be discussed. An in-depth search was conducted in MEDLINE, EMBASE, AMED, and Cochrane Library. Programs from relevant conferences were also searched. Thirty-eight articles were retrieved and 12 were included in the analysis. Eight articles assessed the prevalence of CAM use in JIA, three investigated specific intervent...
Source: Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine - December 15, 2008 Category: Complementary Medicine Tags: complementary and alternative medicine Source Type: journals

Antidiabetic Activity Assessment of Argania spinosa OilEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Background: Argan or Argania spinosa (L.) Skeels, of the family sapotaceae which is an endemic species of the western south Morocco is used for its antidiabetic activity in local traditional medicine. All the parts of the plants are used to prepare remedies against various diseases. Recently, some studies suggest that Argan oil could play a beneficial role in cardiovascular diseases prevention.Aim: The goal of the present work is to show more evidences of the antidiabetic activity of Argan oil extracted from the almonds of Argan tree. Methods: In a first experiment, we tested the antihyperglycemiant effect on oral glucose ...
Source: Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine - December 2, 2008 Category: Complementary Medicine Tags: Ethnopharmacology Source Type: journals

Research that Matters: Linking Researchers, Practitioners, Decision-Makers and the Public: Abstracts from the Fifth Annual IN-CAM Research Symposium November 7 to 9, 2008, Toronto, CanadaEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The following are abstracts of oral and poster presentations given at the Fifth Annual IN-CAM Research Symposium - Research that Matters: Linking Researchers, Practitioners, Decision-Makers and the Public, held on November 7, 8 & 9, 2008 at the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada. The Symposium was held in collaboration with two IN-CAM partners, PedCAM and HomeoNet. The abstracts are grouped under: IN-CAM, PedCAM, and HomeoNet. For more information, please visit: www.incamresearch.ca. (Source: Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine)
Source: Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine - November 5, 2008 Category: Complementary Medicine Tags: Complementary and Alternative Medicine Integrative Medicine Source Type: journals

Systematic Follow-Up of a Cohort of Smokers Who Received a Standard Smoking Cessation Intervention with Soft Laser TherapyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Discussion:Our results suggest a possible effect of the SLT that would be in the high range of those observed with other interventions. However, absence of control group and other limitations prevent making any conclusion. Double blind placebo controlled randomized trials need to be conducted. (Source: Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine)
Source: Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine - October 31, 2008 Category: Complementary Medicine Tags: Intervention for smoking cessation Source Type: journals

Hypoglycemic Activity of Aqueous Extract of Oscillatoria limnetica, Blennothrix ganeshii, Hydrodictyon reticulatum and Microcoleous lacustris in Normal and Alloxan Induced Diabetic MiceEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This study shows that algae extracts have significant activity on glucose levels in rats. (Source: Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine)
Source: Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine - October 13, 2008 Category: Complementary Medicine Tags: PRODUCTOS NATURALES Source Type: journals

Antioxidant and Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitory Properties of the Indian Medicinal Plant "Shankhapushpi" Used for Enhancing Memory FunctionEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Objective - At least seven plants known as Shankhapushpi are used in Indian system of medicine for improving memory function. The present study was aimed to analyze the antioxidant and acetylcholinesterase inhibitory properties of the methanolic extracts of five of these plants, e.g. Clitorea ternatea, Canscora decussata, C. diffusa, Evolvulus alsinoides, E. nummularius.Methods - Acetylcholinesterase activity was assayed modifying the method of Ellman et al. (1961) using mice brain homogenates as the enzyme source. Antioxidant activity of the extracts were determined by measuring DPPH radical and superoxide radical scaveng...
Source: Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine - October 8, 2008 Category: Complementary Medicine Tags: Pharmacognosy Source Type: journals

Australian Natural Therapists and Mental Health: Survey of Treatment Approaches and Referral PatternsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This study was an initial examination of practice by Australian naturopaths and Western herbalists in their treatment of insomnia, anxiety and depression. Types of treatments provided and the nature of interactions with mental health professionals were explored. Sixty-nine participants (response rate approximately 9%) completed a questionnaire devised by the authors. A variety of natural medicine modalities were chosen to treat each condition, most frequently herbs, lifestyle advice and dietary modification. Evidence was found for some degree of consistency in the treatment approaches taken to mental health issues, suggest...
Source: Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine - September 30, 2008 Category: Complementary Medicine Tags: Mental health Source Type: journals

The Effects of Borage Oil Supplementation on Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug Requirements in Patients with Rheumatoid ArthritisEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: This study suggests that Borage oil does has a beneficial effect on controlling pain. (Source: Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine)
Source: Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine - September 29, 2008 Category: Complementary Medicine Tags: diet Source Type: journals

Antiangiogenic Effects of Chinese Medicines (Hachimijiogan and Kogikujiogan) on Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor-A-Induced Tube Formation in Human Umbilical Vein Endothelial Cells Co-Cultured with FibroblastsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The aim of this study was to examine the antiangiogenic properties and antioxidant activities of two Chinese medicines (Hachimijiogan and Kogikujiogan). Each of these medicines concentration-dependently inhibited vascular endothelial growth factor-A (VEGF-A)-induced tube formation in a co-culture of human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) and fibroblasts. In addition, they each at 100 μg/ml inhibited the VEGF-A-induced cell proliferation of HUVECs. Hachimijiogan at 10 and 100 μg/ml and Kogikujiogan at 100 μg/ml also inhibited the VEGF-A-induced cell migration of HUVECs, and Hachimijiogan at 50 μg/ml and Kogikuj...
Source: Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine - August 26, 2008 Category: Complementary Medicine Tags: Angiogenesis Chinese medicines Source Type: journals

Comparative Analysis of CAM Use in the U.S. Cancer and Noncancer PopulationsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: While these patterns may have begun during the initial period of cancer diagnosis and treatment, they continue among long-term survivors. Predisposing, enabling, and need factors were strong predictors of CAM use in both populations. (Source: Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine)
Source: Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine - August 20, 2008 Category: Complementary Medicine Tags: CAM health service utilization Source Type: journals

Hypolipidemic Activity Evaluation of DRF/AY/4013, an Herbal Formulation in Experimentally Induced Hyperlipidemic RatsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The present study was designed to evaluate the efficacy of an herbal product DRF/AY/4013 for its hypolipidemic activity in various experimental rat models. An indigenous polyherbal formulation DRF/AY/4013, composed of different phytoconstituents like Terminalia arjuna, Commiphora mukul, Allium sativum, Cyperus rotundus and Acorus calamus extracts, exhibited potential hypolipidemic activity treatment in triton induced hyperlipidemic rats. Further, it also showed promising hypolipidemic activity in both high fat diet (HFD) induced hyperlipidemic rats and propylthiouracil (PTU) induced hyperlipidemic rats. In all the experime...
Source: Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine - July 12, 2008 Category: Complementary Medicine Tags: Pharmacological evaluation of a herbal drug formulation Source Type: journals

Lepidium meyenii (Maca) Varieties Did Not Alter Female Reproductive Parameters in Adult Intact RatsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The main goal of this study was to evaluate the effect of three different varieties of Lepidium meyenii (Black, Yellow and Red Maca) during seven estrous cycles in rats. Adult female rats (n=8 per group) were treated with freeze-dried aqueous extract of each maca variety (1 g/kg) during 28 days. The duration of each phase of the estrous cycle and body weight was determined. Animals were sacrificed in first estrous phase after seven estrous cycles and the number of ova from oviduct, wet uterine and body weight and estradiol levels were recorded. Total polyphenols content found in black, yellow and red maca freeze-dried was ...
Source: Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine - July 11, 2008 Category: Complementary Medicine Tags: Reproductive physiology Source Type: journals

Protective Role of Grewia asiatica on Blood after Radiation Exposure in MiceEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: It showed that GAE provides protection against radiation-induced alterations in blood of mice. (Source: Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine)
Source: Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine - July 1, 2008 Category: Complementary Medicine Tags: Radioprotection Herbal drugs Source Type: journals

Magnetotherapy: Changes in the Nature of Biomolecules under a Constant Magnetic FieldEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Doses of 0.0175 Weber m-2 magnetic fields were given to four series of biomolecules for up to 40 minutes in aqueous solution. During this, every 5 minutes, viscosities (η) were measured at 303.15 K and one atmospheric pressure. The source of the magnetic field of 0.0175 Weber m-2 was generated by putting two permanent magnets around the solutions. Interestingly, the viscosities of the bimolecules responded to the magnetic field dose and the length of the field exposure with time as compared to their viscosities without a magnetic dose. An initial magnetic dose of 5 minutes causes a drastic decrease in viscosities for vita...
Source: Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine - June 17, 2008 Category: Complementary Medicine Tags: Interdisciplinary science Source Type: journals

The Antioxidant Defense System Induced by Methanol Extract of Careya arborea in N-Nitroso-diethylamine (NDEA) Induced HepatocarcinogenesisEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The methanol extract of stem barks of Careya arborea Roxb (MECA) (Family- Myrtaceae) was evaluated against hepatocellular carcinoma induced by N-nitrosodiethylamine (NDEA). NDEA is a widely used experimental tool to induce cancer in animals causing oxidative stress and cellular injury due to the enhanced formation of free radicals and is associated with rise in biochemical parameters like serum glutamyl pyruvate transaminase (SGPT), serum glutamyl oxalacetic acid (SGOT), serum alkaline phosphatase (SALP), bilirubin, as well as decrease in the levels of total protein and uric acid. Furthermore, the protective effect of Care...
Source: Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine - May 22, 2008 Category: Complementary Medicine Tags: pharmacology Anti-carcinogenic activity Source Type: journals

Evaluation of Antioxidant and Free Radical Scavenging Activities of Oxystelma esculentum in Various In Vitro ModelsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion - The results suggest that the methanol extract of Oxystelma esculentum proved its strong antioxidant activity and can be used as a natural antioxidant. (Source: Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine)
Source: Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine - May 21, 2008 Category: Complementary Medicine Tags: Antioxidant Source Type: journals

Research Advances on the Anti-aging Profile of Fructus lycii: an Ancient Chinese Herbal MedicineEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Fructus lycii is a common Chinese herbal medicine used in China for nearly 2000 years. It has beneficial effects on eyes, liver and kidneys; and it has long been considered to be an anti-aging herb in ancient Chinese medicine. Modern studies have partially probed the magic anti-aging property of F. lycii. The beneficial effects of F. lycii on aging are largely attributed to its bioactive components such as polysaccharides, carotenoids and flavonoids. This review focuses on the anti-aging aspect of F. lycii, elaborating the bioactive ingredients accounting for the property, anti-aging pharmacology in terms of its antioxidat...
Source: Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine - May 21, 2008 Category: Complementary Medicine Tags: Chinese medicine Source Type: journals

An Extract from North American Ginseng Stimulates Spontaneous Immunity in Infant Mice: Sustained, Augmented Immunity in Adulthood Long after Withdrawal of the ExtractEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The present study evaluated the effect of CVT E002, a proprietary extract of North American ginseng, Panax quinquefolius (CV Technologies, Inc., Edmonton, AB, Canada), in vivo, on the hemopoietic and immune cells when administered intraperitoneally to infant (pre-weaned) mice. The extract was administered to groups of mice daily, for 14 days, from 7 - 21 days after birth, the dosage being adjusted progressively according to body weight as the infants grew. At 21-26 days of age, the period immediately after the last of the injection, and at 7-8 weeks of age, long after the termination of CVT E002, the bone marrow and spleen...
Source: Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine - May 8, 2008 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: journals

Increasing Research Literacy and Capacity in Massage Therapy: Investigating the Feasibility of a Peer-Reviewed International, Electronic Massage Therapy JournalEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This article reports on a feasibility study and strategic planning meeting. Participants from the scientific and professional communities concluded that despite significant challenges, there might be sufficient academic interest and professional backing to support a collaborative massage therapy e-journal. (Source: Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine)
Source: Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine - April 22, 2008 Category: Complementary Medicine Tags: CAM research strategy: Massage therapy Source Type: journals