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Recent Literature

Herbal Medicine

Bemis DL, Capodice JL, Costello JE et al. The use of herbal and over-the-counter dietary supplements for the prevention of prostate cancer.
Curr Urol Rep 2006; 7: 166–74. [Abstract]
Cabrera C, Artacho R, Gimenez R. Beneficial effects of green tea – a review.
J Am Coll Nutr 2006; 25: 79–99.
Caldefie-Chezet F, Fusillier C, Jarde T et al. Potential anti-inflammatory effects of Melaleuca alternifolia essential oil on human peripheral blood leukocytes.
Phytother Res 2006; 20: 364–70. [Abstract]
Chah KF, Eze CA, Emuelosi CE, Esimone CO. Antibacterial and wound healing properties of methanolic extracts of some Nigerian medicinal plants.
J Ethnopharmacol 2006; 104: 164–7. [Abstract]
Chang TT, Huang CC, Hsu CH. Clinical evaluation of the Chinese herbal medicine formula STA-1 in the treatment of allergic asthma.
Phytother Res 2006; 20: 342–7. [Abstract]
Chavez ML, Jordan MA, Chavez PI. Evidence-based drug–herbal interactions.
Life Sci 2006; 78: 2146–57. [Abstract]
Chayasirisobhon S. Use of a pine bark extract and antioxidant vitamin combination product as therapy for migraine in patients refractory to pharmacologic medication.
Headache 2006; 46: 788–93. [Abstract]
Cheeke PR, Piacente S, Oleszek W. Anti-inflammatory and anti-arthritic effects of Yucca schidigera: a review.
J Inflamm 2006; 3: 6.
Cheng Y, Wang Y, Wang X. A causal relationship discovery-based approach to identifying active components of herbal medicine.
Comput Biol Chem 2006; 30: 148–54.
Dekosky ST, Fitzpatrick A, Ives DG et al. The ginkgo evaluation of memory (GEM) study: design and baseline data of a randomized trial of Ginkgo biloba extract in prevention of dementia.
Contemp Clin Trials 2006; 27: 238–53. [Abstract]
Dorhoi A, Dobrean V, Zahan M, Virag P. Modulatory effects of several herbal extracts on avian peripheral blood cell immune responses.
Phytother Res 2006; 20: 352–8. [Abstract]
Gagnier J, van Tulder M, Berman B, Bombardier C. Herbal medicine for low back pain.
Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2006; 2: CD 004504.
Gail MH, You WC. A factorial trial including garlic supplements assesses effect in reducing precancerous gastric lesions.
J Nutr 2006; 136: 813S–5S.
Gange CA, Madias C, Felix-Getzik EM et al. Variant angina associated with bitter orange in a dietary supplement.
Mayo Clin Proc 2006; 81: 545–8.
Greenway FL, Liu Z, Martin CK et al. Safety and efficacy of NT, an herbal supplement, in treating human obesity.
Int J Obes (Lond) 2006; (epub ahead of print).
Hamazaki K, Sawazaki S, Itomura M et al. No effect of a traditional Chinese medicine, Hochu-ekki-to, on antibody titer after influenza vaccination in man: a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind trial.
Phytomedicine 2006; (epub ahead of print).
Hemaiswarya S, Doble M. Potential synergism of natural products in the treatment of cancer.
Phytother Res 2006; 20: 239–49. [Abstract]
Holdcroft A, Maze M, Dore C et al. A multicenter dose-escalation study of the analgesic and adverse effects of an oral cannabis extract (Cannador) for postoperative pain management.
Anesthesiology 2006; 104: 1040–6. [Abstract]
Iso H, Date C, Wakai K et al. The relationship between green tea and total caffeine intake and risk for self-reported type 2 diabetes among Japanese adults.
Ann Intern Med 2006; 144: 554–62.
Ito N, Nagai T, Yabe T et al. Antidepressant-like activity of a Kampo (Japanese herbal) medicine, Koso-san (Xiang-Su-San), and its mode of action via the hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal axis.
Phytomedicine 2006; (epub ahead of print).
Jhoo JW, Freeman JP, Heinze TM et al. In vitro cytotoxicity of nonpolar constituents from different parts of kava plant (Piper methysticum).
J Agric Food Chem 2006; 54: 3157–62. [Abstract]
Jimenez-Saenz M, Martinez-Sanchez Mdel C. Acute hepatitis associated with the use of green tea infusions.
J Hepatol 2006; 44: 616–17. [Abstract]
Johnson L, Strich H, Taylor A et al. Use of herbal remedies by diabetic Hispanic women in the Southwestern United States.
Phytother Res 2006; 20: 250–5. [Abstract]
Kemper KJ, Gardiner P, Gobble J, Woods C. Expertise about herbs and dietary supplements among diverse health professionals.
BMC Complement Altern Med 2006; 6: 15.
Keusgen M, Fritsch RM, Hisoriev H et al. Wild Allium species (Alliaceae) used in folk medicine of Tajikistan and Uzbekistan.
J Ethnobiol Ethnomedicine 2006; 2: 18.
Khan IA. Issues related to botanicals.
Life Sci 2006; 78: 2033–8. [Abstract]
Ko KM, Leon TY, Mak DH et al. A characteristic pharmacological action of ‘Yang-invigorating’ Chinese tonifying herbs: enhancement of myocardial ATP-generation capacity.
Phytomedicine 2006; (epub ahead of print).
Kuczkowski KM. Labor analgesia for the parturient with herbal medicines use: what does an obstetrician need to know?
Arch Gynecol Obstet 2006; 274: 233–9. [Abstract]
Kulp KS, Montgomery JL, Nelson DO et al. Essiac and Flor-Essence herbal tonics stimulate the in vitro growth of human breast cancer cells.
Breast Cancer Res Treat 2006; (epub ahead of print).
Lee AH, Fraser ML, Meng X, Binns CW. Protective effects of green tea against prostate cancer.
Expert Rev Anticancer Ther 2006; 6: 507–13. [Abstract]
Liang Q, Qu J, Luo G, Wang Y. Rapid and reliable determination of illegal adulterant in herbal medicines and dietary supplements by LC/MS/MS.
J Pharm Biomed Anal 2006; 40: 305–11. [Abstract]
Long SR, Carey RA, Crofoot KM et al. Effect of hawthorn (Crataegus oxycantha) crude extract and chromatographic fractions on multiple activities in a cultured cardiomyocyte assay.
Phytomedicine 2006; (epub ahead of print).
Luo Y. Alzheimer’s disease, the nematode Caenorhabditis elegans, and Ginkgo biloba leaf extract.
Life Sci 2006; 78: 2066–72. [Abstract]
Macan H, Uykimpang R, Alconcel M et al. Aged garlic extract may be safe for patients on warfarin therapy.
J Nutr 2006; 136: 793S–5S.
Marx J, Pretorius E, Bester MJ. Effects of Urginea sanguinea, a traditional asthma remedy, on embryo neuronal development.
J Ethnopharmacol 2006; 104: 315–21. [Abstract]
Mattarello MJ, Benedini S, Fiore C et al. Effect of licorice on PTH levels in healthy women.
Steroids 2006; 71: 403–8. [Abstract]
McElhaney JE, Goel V, Toane B et al. Efficacy of COLD-fX in the prevention of respiratory symptoms in community-dwelling adults: a randomized, double-blinded, placebo controlled trial.
J Altern Complement Med 2006; 12: 153–7. [Abstract]
McKay DL, Blumberg JB. A review of the bioactivity and potential health benefits of chamomile tea (Matricaria recutita L.).
Phytother Res 2006; 20: 519–30. [Abstract]
Milazzo S, Ernst E, Lejeune S, Schmidt K. Laetrile treatment for cancer.
Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2006; 2: CD 005476.
Moreno RA, Teng CT, Almeida KM, Tavares Junior H. Hypericum perforatum versus fluoxetine in the treatment of mild to moderate depression: a randomized double-blind trial in a Brazilian sample.
Rev Bras Psiquiatr 2006; 28: 29–32.
Palombo EA. Phytochemicals from traditional medicinal plants used in the treatment of diarrhoea: modes of action and effects on intestinal function.
Phytother Res 2006; (epub ahead of print).
Prasad V, Dorle AK. Evaluation of ghee based formulation for wound healing activity.
J Ethnopharmacol 2006; (epub ahead of print).
Ryu OH, Lee J, Lee KW et al. Effects of green tea consumption on inflammation, insulin resistance and pulse wave velocity in type 2 diabetes patients.
Diabetes Res Clin Pract 2006; 71: 356–8. [Abstract]
Scartezzini P, Antognoni F, Raggi MA et al. Vitamin C content and antioxidant activity of the fruit and of the Ayurvedic preparation of Emblica officinalis Gaertn.
J Ethnopharmacol 2006; 104: 113–18. [Abstract]
Sievenpiper JL, Sung MK, Di Buono M et al. Korean red ginseng rootlets decrease acute postprandial glycemia: results from sequential preparation- and dose-finding studies.
J Am Coll Nutr 2006; 25: 100–7.
Srinivasan VS. Challenges and scientific issues in the standardization of botanicals and their preparations. United States Pharmacopeia’s dietary supplement verification program – a public health program.
Life Sci 2006; 78: 2039–43. [Abstract]
Stajner D, Milic N, Canadanovic-Brunet J et al. Exploring Allium species as a source of potential medicinal agents.
Phytother Res 2006; 20: 581–4. [Abstract]
Stavro PM, Woo M, Leiter LA et al. Long-term intake of North American ginseng has no effect on 24-hour blood pressure and renal function.
Hypertension 2006; 47: 791–6. [Abstract]
Stjernberg L, Berglund J, Halling A. Age and gender effect on the use of herbal medicine products and food supplements among the elderly.
Scand J Prim Health Care 2006; 24: 50–5. [Abstract]
Sumpio BE, Cordova AC, Berke-Schlessel DW et al. Green tea, the ‘Asian paradox’, and cardiovascular disease.
J Am Coll Surg 2006; 202: 813–25. [Abstract]
Sun CL, Yuan JM, Koh WP, Yu MC. Green tea, black tea and colorectal cancer risk: a meta-analysis of epidemiologic studies.
Carcinogenesis 2006; 27: 1301–9. [Abstract]
Sun JL, Hu YL, Wang DY et al. Immunologic enhancement of compound Chinese herbal medicinal ingredients and their efficacy comparison with compound Chinese herbal medicines.
Vaccine 2006; 24: 2343–8. [Abstract]
Vitalini S, Grande S, Visioli F, Agradi E, Fico G, Tome F. Antioxidant activity of wild plants collected in valsesia, an alpine region of Northern Italy.
Phytother Res 2006; 20: 576–80. [Abstract]
van Schalkwyk J, Davidson J, Palmer B, Hope V. Ayurvedic medicine: patients in peril from plumbism.
N Z Med J 2006; 119: U1958.
Venkataramanan R, Komoroski B, Strom S. In vitro and in vivo assessment of herb drug interactions.
Life Sci 2006; 78: 2105–15. [Abstract]
Walker AF. Herbal medicine: the science of the art.
Proc Nutr Soc 2006; 65: 145–52. [Abstract]
Wang X, Jia W, Zhao A, Wang X. Anti-influenza agents from plants and traditional Chinese medicine.
Phytother Res 2006; 20: 335–41. [Abstract]
Wu C, Chen F, Rushing JW et al. Antiproliferative activities of parthenolide and golden feverfew extract against three human cancer cell lines.
J Med Food 2006; 9: 55–61. [Abstract]
Yance DR, Sagar SM. Targeting angiogenesis with integrative cancer therapies.
Integr Cancer Ther 2006; 5: 9–29. [Abstract]
Yarosh DB, Galvin JW, Nay SL et al. Anti-inflammatory activity in skin by biomimetic of Evodia rutaecarpa extract from traditional Chinese medicine.
J Dermatol Sci 2006; 42: 13–21. [Abstract]
Zhang J, Wu T, Liu G. Chinese herbal medicine for the treatment of pre-eclampsia.
Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2006; 2: CD 005126.
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