Aframomum melegueta prevents the ejaculatory complications of propylthiouracil-induced hypothyroidism in sexually experienced male rats: evidence from intravaginal and fictive ejaculations
ConclusionThis study highlighted the ejaculatory disturbance of hypothyroidism in male rats and its prevention with A. melegueta extracts. (Source: Journal of Integrative Medicine)
Source: Journal of Integrative Medicine - May 4, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Analysis of spontaneous adverse drug reactions to echinacea, valerian, black cohosh and ginkgo in Australia during 2000–2015
ConclusionThis study highlights the lack of public awareness with regard to herb-drug interactions, since most of the severe ADRs involved an herb-drug interaction.Please cite this article as: Hoban CL, Byard RW, Musgrave IF. Analysis of spontaneous adverse drug reactions to echinacea, valerian, black cohosh and ginkgo in Australia during 2000–2015. J Integr Med. 2019; Epub ahead of print. (Source: Journal of Integrative Medicine)
Source: Journal of Integrative Medicine - May 1, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Status of Indian medicinal plants in the International Union for Conservation of Nature and the future of Ayurvedic drugs: shouldn’t think about Ayurvedic fundamentals?
Publication date: Available online 30 April 2019Source: Journal of Integrative MedicineAuthor(s): Deepak Kumar Semwal, Ashutosh Chauhan, Ankit Kumar, Sonali Aswal, Ruchi Badoni Semwal, Abhimanyu KumarAbstractThe present market for herbal drugs is estimated about ₹40 billion, which is expected to increase by 16% in next 3–4 years. The current production of many Ayurvedic herbs is less than their market demand, which incentivizes adulteration in the Ayurvedic drug supply chain. The present work aims to highlight the most used Ayurvedic plants that have been listed in the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s...
Source: Journal of Integrative Medicine - May 1, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Auriculotherapy in primary health care: a large-scale educational experience in Brazil
Publication date: Available online 26 April 2019Source: Journal of Integrative MedicineAuthor(s): Charles Dalcanale Tesser, Ari Ojeda Ocampo Moré, Melissa Costa Santos, Emiliana Domingues Cunha da Silva, Fátima Terezinha Pelachini Farias, Lúcio José BotelhoAbstractAuriculotherapy consists of physical stimuli applied to the outer ear and is commonly associated with traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). The authors present and discuss the development of a course that offers a semi-on-site auriculotherapy course for Brazilian primary health care (PHC) professionals. The course was funded by the Brazilian Ministry of Health ...
Source: Journal of Integrative Medicine - April 27, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Fvonoids kaempferide and 4,2'-dihydroxy-4',5',6'-trimethoxychalcone inhibit mitotic clonal expansion and induce apoptosis during the early phase of adipogenesis in 3T3-L1 cells
ConclusionKaempferide and DTMC exerted their anti-adipogenic activity through inhibition of MCE, either by suppressing cell proliferation or by inducing apoptosis during the early phase of differentiation. (Source: Journal of Integrative Medicine)
Source: Journal of Integrative Medicine - April 27, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Ethnomedicinal knowledge of indigenous communities and pharmaceutical potential of rainforest ecosystems in Fiji Islands
Publication date: Available online 26 April 2019Source: Journal of Integrative MedicineAuthor(s): Shipra Shah, Jahangeer A. BhatAbstractThe World Health Organization recently raised concerns about antimicrobial resistance and lack of novel antibiotics in the health sector. The success rate of drug discovery is higher when chemical constituents are sourced from natural products and when drug candidates are based on the indigenous knowledge of local communities. Tropical rainforests are an important source of medicinal plants for traditional healthcare systems. The pharmaceutical industry also recognizes the potential of rai...
Source: Journal of Integrative Medicine - April 27, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
The necessity for integrating traditional, complementary, and alternative medicine into medical education curricula in Iran
ConclusionTraditional medicine is part of Iran’s heritage and, thus, needs special attention. Familiarization of physicians with T&CM can help them choose the best treatment options for their patients. To integrate T&CM into the medical education curricula of Iran, a two-credit course has been proposed for implementation across the country. (Source: Journal of Integrative Medicine)
Source: Journal of Integrative Medicine - April 27, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
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Publication date: May 2019Source: Journal of Integrative Medicine, Volume 17, Issue 3Author(s): (Source: Journal of Integrative Medicine)
Source: Journal of Integrative Medicine - April 24, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Qigong in the treatment of children with autism spectrum disorder: a systematic review
ConclusionStudies demonstrated that Qigong has interesting and promising applicability and effect on children with autism spectrum disorder and should be tested further. Despite the need for more rigorous controlled studies, Qigong seems to be able to decrease severity of individual sensory, behavioural, and language components of autism, and improve self-control, sociability, sensory and cognitive awareness as well as healthy-physical behaviour. Besides positive effect on children and adolescents, benefits seem to extend to parents and caregivers as well. However, quality of methodology seems to be insufficient to state t...
Source: Journal of Integrative Medicine - April 20, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
In vitro antilithiatic activity of the hydro-alcoholic extract of Cinnamomum zeylanicum Blume bark on calcium oxalate crystallization
ConclusionWe found that C. zeylanicum hydro-alcoholic extract has notable inhibitory effects on various stages of crystallization, in terms of turbidity of solution, as well as the crystal size, number and morphology. (Source: Journal of Integrative Medicine)
Source: Journal of Integrative Medicine - April 5, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Potential of phloroglucinol to improve erectile dysfunction associated with streptozotocin-induced diabetes in rats
ConclusionThe results highlight the protective effect of phloroglucinol in diabetes-induced ED in rats warranting further studies. (Source: Journal of Integrative Medicine)
Source: Journal of Integrative Medicine - April 5, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
The present state of complementary medicine regulation in Saudi Arabia
This article briefly highlights the current state of complementary medicine regulation in Saudi Arabia. (Source: Journal of Integrative Medicine)
Source: Journal of Integrative Medicine - March 29, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Burnout in the emergency department: randomized controlled trial of an attention-based training program
ConclusionThis study describes a positive impact of ABT on emergency department staff burnout compared to a no-treatment control group. (Source: Journal of Integrative Medicine)
Source: Journal of Integrative Medicine - March 29, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Medicine has always been “Modern” and “Scientific” from ancient times to the present day
Publication date: Available online 29 March 2019Source: Journal of Integrative MedicineAuthor(s): Mikhail TepponeAbstractThroughout human history, doctors and healers have gathered and refined the knowledge inherited from the previous generations. Different methods of effective therapy have been designed during various historical periods; when each was developed, it was considered “modern scientific medicine” for their time. Mankind has gone through natural and social disasters and survived; hence, history has proved there was no time when medical knowledge was erroneous or ineffective. Classic medicine has grown to be...
Source: Journal of Integrative Medicine - March 29, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Interactive antimicrobial and toxicity profiles of Pittosporum angustifolium Lodd. extracts with conventional antimicrobials
ConclusionP. angustifolium leaf extracts inhibit the growth of pathogenic triggers of some autoimmune diseases. Some extracts also potentiated the activity of conventional antibiotics, without significantly affecting the toxicity of the combination. (Source: Journal of Integrative Medicine)
Source: Journal of Integrative Medicine - March 28, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
