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Publication date: March 2019Source: Journal of Herbal Medicine, Volume 15Author(s): (Source: Journal of Herbal Medicine)
Source: Journal of Herbal Medicine - April 25, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Acujoint™, a high efficient formulation with natural bioactives, exerts potent anti-arthritis effects in human osteoarthritis - A randomized clinical study
Publication date: Available online 23 April 2019Source: Journal of Herbal MedicineAuthor(s): Augustine Amalraj, Joby Jacob, Karthik Varma, Ajaikumar B. Kunnumakkara, Chandradhara Divya, Sreeraj GopiAbstractThe aim of the study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Acujoint™ - a supplement for articular cartilage degradation- in the treatment of patients with Osteoarthritis (OA) by comparing it with glucosamine and chondroitin formulation, which is a popular supplement used to treat OA. Acujoint™ is a health supplement prepared with extracts of 3-O-acetyl-11-keto-β-boswellic acid from Boswellia serrata, β-Caryoph...
Source: Journal of Herbal Medicine - April 24, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Antiplaque and antimicrobial efficacy of polyherbal mouth rinse among adult human volunteers – A short term randomized controlled trial
Publication date: Available online 16 April 2019Source: Journal of Herbal MedicineAuthor(s): BR Chandrashekar, Ramesh Nagarajappa, K Mruthunjaya, Suma Shekar, MS Girish, Rupesh ThakurAbstractSystematic evaluation of plant extracts and their combinations offers new insights into the development of innovative drugs from plants. The authors evaluated the antiplaque and antimicrobial efficacy of a polyherbal mouth rinse, using 0.2% chlorhexidine as positive and saline based mouth rinse as negative controls among adult human volunteers. Thirty eligible adult human volunteers were recruited and pre intervention prophylaxis was c...
Source: Journal of Herbal Medicine - April 18, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Ethnopharmacological survey of plants used in the traditional treatment of pain conditions in Mali
Publication date: Available online 11 April 2019Source: Journal of Herbal MedicineAuthor(s): Ombeline Danton, Aimé Somboro, Baba Fofana, Drissa Diallo, Lassine Sidibé, Catherine Rubat-Coudert, Fabien Marchand, Alain Eschalier, Sylvie Ducki, Pierre ChalardAbstractPain is among the major concerns of healthcare authorities across the world. It is complicated to diagnose, manage and treat. Current western treatments are successful to some extent in relieving pain; they provide minimum improvements in terms of physical and emotional functioning and are often accompanied by side effects. Finding new solutions in pain managemen...
Source: Journal of Herbal Medicine - April 11, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Plant use as a traditional method by women against vaginal discharge in western anatolia, turkey: a qualitative research study
ConclusionPeople should be informed regarding the possible potential adverse consequences of the use of traditional methods. Also, further research should be performed on women's health and widely applied traditional applications. (Source: Journal of Herbal Medicine)
Source: Journal of Herbal Medicine - April 10, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Clinical efficacy of a topical polyherbal formulation in the management of fluorouracil -associated hand-foot syndrome
ConclusionThis study shows that patients receiving the polyherbal hydrogel experienced less complications and symptoms associated with HFS. In summary, it seems that the use of the prepared polyherbal hydrogel was beneficial for cancer patients administered fluorouracil-chemotherapeutic agents.Graphical; abstract (Source: Journal of Herbal Medicine)
Source: Journal of Herbal Medicine - April 10, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Treating depression naturally: How flower essences can help rebalance your life. Chris Phillips. Floris Books, Edinburgh, 2017, Pp. £12.99/$19.95. ISBN 978-178250-427-6.
Publication date: Available online 4 April 2019Source: Journal of Herbal MedicineAuthor(s): Graeme Tobyn (Source: Journal of Herbal Medicine)
Source: Journal of Herbal Medicine - April 5, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Anti-inflammatory Action of YHQ by Regulating 5-LOX/COX-2/NF-κB/MAPKs/Akt Signaling Pathways in RAW 264.7 Macrophage cells
This study suggested that YHQ can be a preventive and potent therapeutic candidate for the management of inflammatory-mediated immune disorders.Graphical abstract (Source: Journal of Herbal Medicine)
Source: Journal of Herbal Medicine - April 4, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Bioactive Metabolites of Ganoderma lucidum: Factors, Mechanism and Broad Spectrum Therapeutic Potential
ConclusionThis review illustrates the broad spectrum therapeutic potential of secondary metabolites derived fromGanoderma and supports our understanding of the main pharmacologically active compounds present in this fungus. Insight into the actions of its secondary metabolites could further pave a way for establishing G. lucidum, as a pharmacologically important product. (Source: Journal of Herbal Medicine)
Source: Journal of Herbal Medicine - April 4, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Effect of Arctium lappa linne (Burdock) Root tea consumption on lipid profile and blood pressure in patients with knee osteoarthritis
ConclusionsIt is suggested that consumption of burdock root tea may improve lipid profile and blood pressure status in patients with knee OA. Further studies may need to confirm these effects. (Source: Journal of Herbal Medicine)
Source: Journal of Herbal Medicine - April 2, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Daily date vinegar consumption improves hyperlipidemia, β-carotenoid and inflammatory biomarkers in mildly hypercholesterolemic adults
The objective of this study was to determine the effects of date vinegar made from date pulp and pits on the serum lipid profile and inflammatory biomarkers of mildly hypercholesterolemic adults. Seventy-six subjects with mildly raised total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol were enrolled. Participants ingested 30 mL of either date vinegar or placebo daily together with their normal diets. Plasma lipids, inflammatory biomarkers, carotenoids, potassium, folic acid, urea and creatinine were measured at baseline after 4 weeks and after treatment. These results suggest that the date vinegar improved several serum lipid profile...
Source: Journal of Herbal Medicine - March 24, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Daily date vinegar consumption improves hyperlipidemia, β- carotenoid and inflammatory biomarkers in mildly hypercholesterolemic adults
The objective of this study was to determine the effects of date vinegar made from date pulp and pits on the serum lipid profile and inflammatory biomarkers of mildly hypercholesterolemic adults. Seventy-six subjects with mildly raised total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol were enrolled. Participants ingested 30 mL of either date vinegar or placebo daily together with their normal diets. Plasma lipids, inflammatory biomarkers, carotenoids, potassium, folic acid, urea and creatinine were measured at baseline after 4 weeks and after treatment. These results suggest that the date vinegar improved several serum lipid profile...
Source: Journal of Herbal Medicine - March 18, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Spirulina platensis supplementation, macrophage inhibitory cytokine-1 (MIC-1), oxidative stress markers and anthropometric features in obese individuals: a randomized controlled trial
ConclusionConsidering the beneficial therapeutic effects of Spirulina platensis in attenuating anthropometric parameters and reducing oxidative stress, it can be suggested as a complementary therapeutic approach to obesity and related disorders.Graphical abstract (Source: Journal of Herbal Medicine)
Source: Journal of Herbal Medicine - March 16, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Wound healing potential of selected Southern African medicinal plants: a review
ConclusionsEmpirical evidence has shown that these components also facilitate wound healing through increased wound contraction, reepithelialisation and collagen synthesis. To help close the knowledge gap, the authors are actively studying the mechanisms and composition of a selection of plants that are frequently used to promote wound healing in the region. (Source: Journal of Herbal Medicine)
Source: Journal of Herbal Medicine - March 9, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Medicinal plants and their traditional uses in the highland region of Bordj Bou Arreridj (Northeast Algeria)
Publication date: Available online 21 February 2019Source: Journal of Herbal MedicineAuthor(s): Mohamed Djamel Miara, Hamdi Bendif, Khellaf Rebbas, Bounar Rabah, Mohammed Ait Hammou, Filippo MaggiAbstractIn the highlands of Bordj Bou Arreridj in Northeast Algeria, traditional knowledge about medicinal plants is still put to use, but has been poorly explored by researchers. In view of its natural and cultural richness and the socio-economic context, this area is an ideal location for the study of aromatic and medicinal plants and their traditional uses. The aim of this ethnobotanical study was to shed light on how medicinal...
Source: Journal of Herbal Medicine - February 22, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
