Showing papers in "Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine in 2015"

TL;DR: The present review focuses on the detailed composition of Aloe gel, its various phytocomponents having various biological properties that help to improve health and prevent disease conditions.

TL;DR: This review outlines various tools and techniques of cupping therapy, one of the CAM, which is believed to act by correcting imbalances in the internal bio field, such as by restoring the flow of “Qi”.

TL;DR: This review provides a brief insight into the anticancer properties of saffron and its components.

TL;DR: With the gluten-free food market worth almost $1.6 bn in 2011, there is every reason for renewed interest in ancient grains, and people affected by celiac disease have to avoid all gluten in their diet and several ancient grains may offer an important alternative.

TL;DR: A comprehensive analysis of the botanical, chemical, and pharmacological aspects of cinnamon can be found in this article, where it is shown to have antioxidant, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and other therapeutic properties.

TL;DR: A systematic review of reflexology to revisit its effectiveness, practices, and the training for reflexology practitioners found anecdotal evidence of positive effect reflexology in a variety of health conditions are available.

TL;DR: There is an urgent need to shift priorities to increase attention on ways to prevent chronic illnesses associated with aging, and the present review thus focuses on the phytochemicals of nutraceutical importance for the geriatric population.

TL;DR: The pharmacokinetic profile of 50 different therapeutically effective traditional medicinal plants from the year 2003 onward is reviewed, finding a number of phytoconstituents yet to be explored for their kinetic properties.

TL;DR: Data from in vitro studies on the antimicrobial effects of green tea are promising, but human data are currently lacking, and in vivo studies on antibacterial effects ofgreen tea and evaluating the efficacy of its catechins in the treatment of urinary tract infection are needed.

TL;DR: Results obtained suggest that LEO from C. osmophloeum ct. linalool and its major compound, S-(+)-linalool, possess anxiolytic properties without any side effects and thus support their potential use in treatment of anxiety disorders.

TL;DR: Observations reveal that andrographolide is functionally a diazepam-like desensitizer of biological mechanisms, and processes involved in stress trigger thermoregulatory and other physiological responses.

TL;DR: It is suggested that chicory root extract could delay or prevent the early onset of diabetes mellitus and improve bowel movements.

TL;DR: The initial findings included in this review suggest that acupuncture is a promising intervention according to the primary outcome measure, pain, and qigong with motion is an effective method for treating physical function.

TL;DR: This article is an attempt to highlight over taxonomy, morphology, geographical distribution, phytoconstituents and pharmacological activities of A. reticulata reported so far.

TL;DR: It is suggested that the root and fruit extracts of the plant both have promising antiplasmodial activity against Plasmodium berghei in a dose-dependent manner, which supports the folkloric use of the plants for treating malaria.

TL;DR: To ensure the accessibility and availability of health care services to all, policy-makers need to implement strategies to facilitate the mainstreaming of the AYUSH system and to support this system with stringent monitoring mechanisms.

TL;DR: New attitude towards scorpion sting with regard to traditional medicine resources can enhance control and prevention of scorpion stings.

TL;DR: The ethanolic (AR-A001) and dichloromethane:methanol ( AR-A004) root extracts of AR possess significant anticancer activities in vitro and in vivo.

TL;DR: Aloe-emodin showed antileishmanial effects under in vitro and in vivo conditions and may be used in clinical trials.

TL;DR: Investigating the effect of acupressure with valerian oil on the quality and quantity of sleep in patients with acute coronary syndrome in a coronary intensive care unit (CCU) found that using these techniques in combination with herbal medicines such valerIAN oil can have a greater impact on improving sleep and reducing waking during the night.

TL;DR: The results evidenced the moderate analgesic and antibacterial effects with pronounced cytotoxic capability of the methanolic extract of Alpinia nigra leaf.

TL;DR: The concept of a cocktail of safe well-characterized natural products from the creosote bush that would represent a bridge between oriental herbal medicines and Western drug-based therapies is introduced.

TL;DR: The increased blood and salivary superoxide dismutase enzyme levels in smokers may be an adaptive defense mechanism to counteract the increased reactive oxygen species production induced by smoking.

TL;DR: Overall, the Aspalathus linearis extract was observed to have increased the CAT and SOD activities in two in vitro disease models of cancer and hyperglycemia and had a significant therapeutic potential for either the prevention of the onset of the two diseases or their progression.

TL;DR: This novel concept of Ayurnutrigenomics and its emerging areas of research, which may unfold future possibilities toward smart yet safe therapeutics, are proposed and presented.

TL;DR: The use of CAM among stroke survivors is high and patients who have better functional status on discharge and less severe stroke are more likely to use CAM.

TL;DR: Results suggest that modulation of hepatic expression of cholesterol and bile acid metabolism-regulated genes contributes to the cholesterol-lowering effects of GEL.

TL;DR: Results indicate that MIASE has a profound protective effect against acute CCl4-induced hepatotoxicity in rats, which may be due to its free radicals scavenging effect, inhibition of lipid peroxidation, and its ability to increase antioxidant activity.

TL;DR: Phenolic compounds contributed not only to antioxidant activities, but also to the inhibitory effect against LDL oxidation, suggesting Chrysanthemi Flos, Crataegi Fructus, and H. sabdariffa, with lower doubling-time concentrations, could be potent phytochemical agents to reduce LDL oxidation and prevent the progression of atherosclerosis.

TL;DR: Both HJG and GJG mixtures can serve as safe and effective potential therapeutic alternatives in patients with LUTS and cold sensitivity unresponsive to α1-blockers or antimuscarinic drugs.