Kaempferia parviflora ethanol extract improves self-assessed sexual health in men: a pilot study
ConclusionOur results suggest that KaempMax™ may improve erectile function in healthy middle-aged and older men. While the effects were not as pronounced as what might be seen with prescription medication, most participants found them satisfactory. Additional, longer and placebo-controlled clinical trials will be needed.Trial registrationClinicaltrials.gov identifier NCT03389867. (Source: Journal of Integrative Medicine)
Source: Journal of Integrative Medicine - July 5, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
In vitro antioxidant, antilipoxygenase and antimicrobial activities of extracts from seven climbing plants belonging to the Bignoniaceae
ConclusionMost of the extracts exhibited antioxidant activity as well as in vitro inhibition of lipoxygenase. The excellent antimicrobial activity of T. selloi and F. chica supports their use in traditional medicine as antiseptic agents. The extracts of F. caudigera and C. convoluta, both with notable biological activities in this study, could be used as herbal remedies for skin care. In addition, this study provides, for the first time, information about phenolic compounds present in C. convoluta. (Source: Journal of Integrative Medicine)
Source: Journal of Integrative Medicine - July 5, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Bioavailable curcumin formulations: a review of pharmacokinetic studies in healthy volunteers
Publication date: Available online 4 July 2018Source: Journal of Integrative MedicineAuthor(s): Rohitash JamwalAbstractCurcumin is a widely studied natural compound which has shown tremendous in vitro therapeutic potential. Despite that, the clinical efficacy of the native curcumin is weak due to its low bioavailability and high metabolism in gastrointestinal tract. During last decade, researchers have come up with different formulations with a focus on improving the bioavailability of curcumin. As a result, a significant number of bioavailable curcumin-based formulations were introduced with the varying range of enhanced ...
Source: Journal of Integrative Medicine - July 5, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Evaluation of acute and subacute toxicity of whole-plant aqueous extract of Vernonia mespilifolia Less. in Wistar rats
ConclusionThese results shown that AEVM at dosage levels up to 600 mg/kg is nontoxic and could also offer protection on some body tissues. AEVM could, therefore, be considered safe. (Source: Journal of Integrative Medicine)
Source: Journal of Integrative Medicine - July 5, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Ethnomedicinal, phytochemical and pharmacological updates on Hygrophila auriculata (Schum.) Hiene: an overview
This article explores the most recent evidence-based information on ethanomedicinal, phytochemical and pharmacological understanding of Hygrophila auriculata for the treatment of various diseases and health conditions. Various ethanomedicinal writings suggest the use of the plant or its parts for the treatment of jaundice, edema, gastrointestinal ailments, diarrhea, dysentery, urinogenital disorder, gall stones, urinary calculi, kidney stone, leucorrhoea, rheumatism, tuberculosis, anemia, body pain, constipation and skin disease, and as an aphrodisiac. The plant has been reported to contain flavonoids (apigenin, luteolin, ...
Source: Journal of Integrative Medicine - July 5, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Home care with acupuncture increased the quality of life in a patient with advanced cancer with neuropathic pain induced by bone metastasis: a case report
Publication date: Available online 12 April 2018 Source:Journal of Integrative Medicine Author(s): Ching-Feng Su A 66-year-old female patient was diagnosed with hepatocellular carcinoma accompanied by neuropathic pain induced by a metastatic tumor that compromised root and spinal canal. Although her pain was relieved following medical treatment, breakthrough pain occurring 1–2 times a day was still distressing. Neuropathic pain in her right lower limb caused discomfort and irritability and decreased her quality of life. We had limited options to adjust her prescription drug regime, due to the side effect of these drug...
Source: Journal of Integrative Medicine - April 13, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Medicinal plants from the Brazilian Amazonian region and their antileishmanial activity: a review
Publication date: Available online 12 April 2018 Source:Journal of Integrative Medicine Author(s): Bruno José Martins Da Silva, Amanda Anastácia Pinto Hage, Edilene Oliveira Silva, Ana Paula Drummond Rodrigues Leishmaniasis, a neglected disease caused by Leishmania protozoans, primarily affects people in tropical and subtropical areas. Chemotherapy based on the use of pentavalent antimonials, amphotericin B, paromomycin, miltefosine and liposomal amphotericin B is currently the only effective treatment. However, adverse effects, long-term treatment and the emergence of parasite resistance have led to the search for...
Source: Journal of Integrative Medicine - April 13, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Noni (Morinda citrifolia L.) fruit juice delays immunosenescence in the lymphocytes in lymph nodes of old F344 rats
CONCLUSION These results suggest that the immunostimulatory properties of NFJ are facilitated through intracellular signaling pathways involving ERK1/2, Akt and NF-κB. (Source: Journal of Integrative Medicine)
Source: Journal of Integrative Medicine - April 12, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
A historical evaluation of Chinese tongue diagnosis in the treatment of septicemic plague in the pre-antibiotic era, and as a new direction for revolutionary clinical research applications
This article focuses on the historical development of what is the world’s earliest tongue diagnosis monograph, and discusses the directions that such knowledge may be used in future clinical research. (Source: Journal of Integrative Medicine)
Source: Journal of Integrative Medicine - April 12, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Phytochemical characterization of polyphenolic compounds with HPLC –DAD–ESI–MS and evaluation of lipid-lowering capacity of aqueous extracts from Saharan plant Anabasis aretioides (Coss & amp; Moq.) in normal and streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats
Conclusion Aqueous A. aretioides APAE exhibits lipid-lowering and in vitro antioxidant activities. Many polyphenols were present in this extract and these phytoconstituents may be involved in the pharmacological activity of this plant. (Source: Journal of Integrative Medicine)
Source: Journal of Integrative Medicine - April 6, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Double-blind evaluation of homeopathy on cocaine craving: a randomized controlled pilot study
Conclusions A psychosocial rehabilitation setting improved recruitment but was not sufficient to decrease dropout frequency among Brazilian cocaine treatment seekers. Psychosocial rehabilitation plus homeopathic Q-potencies of opium and E. coca were more effective than psychosocial rehabilitation alone in reducing cocaine cravings. Due to high dropout rate and risk of bias, further research is required to confirm our findings, with specific focus on strategies to increase patient retention. (Source: Journal of Integrative Medicine)
Source: Journal of Integrative Medicine - March 30, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Phytochemical characterization of polyphenolic compounds with HPLC-DAD-ESI-MS and evaluation of lipid-lowering capacity of aqueous extracts from Saharan plant Anabasis aretioides (Coss & amp; Moq.) in normal and streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats
Conclusion Aqueous A. aretioides APAE exhibits lipid-lowering and in vitro antioxidant activities. Many polyphenols were present in this extract and these phytoconstituents may be involved in the pharmacological activity of this plant. (Source: Journal of Integrative Medicine)
Source: Journal of Integrative Medicine - March 28, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Casticin from Vitex species: a short review on its anticancer and anti-inflammatory properties
Publication date: Available online 6 March 2018 Source:Journal of Integrative Medicine Author(s): Eric Wei Chiang Chan, Siu Kuin Wong, Hung Tuck Chan This short review provides an update of the anticancer and anti-inflammatory properties of casticin from Vitex species. Casticin is a polymethylflavone with three rings, an orthocatechol moiety, a double bond, two hydroxyl groups and four methoxyl groups. Casticin has been isolated from various tissues of plants in the Vitex genus: fruits and leaves of V. trifolia; aerial parts and seeds of V. agnus-castus and leaves of V. negundo. Studies have reported the antiprolifera...
Source: Journal of Integrative Medicine - March 7, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Rhythmical massage improves autonomic nervous system function: a single-blind randomised controlled trial
CONCLUSION RMT causes specific and marked stimulation of the autonomic nervous system. Use of a medicinal aromatic oil had only a temporary effect on HRV, indicating that the RM causes the most relevant long-term effect. The effect is relatively specific, as the physiological effects seen in the group of subjects who received only SM were considerably less pronounced. (Source: Journal of Integrative Medicine)
Source: Journal of Integrative Medicine - March 7, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Arnica montana experimental studies: Confounders and biases?
Publication date: Available online 21 February 2018 Source:Journal of Integrative Medicine Author(s): Paolo Bellavite, Marta Marzotto, Clara Bonafini Arnica montana is a popular traditional remedy widely used in complementary and alternative medicine, in part for its wound-healing properties. The authors recently showed that this plant extract and several of its homeopathic dilutions are able to modify the expression of a series of genes involved in inflammation and connective tissue regeneration. Their studies opened a debate, including criticisms to the “errors” in the methods used and the “confounders and bia...
Source: Journal of Integrative Medicine - February 21, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
