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Healing the pain of financial loss. Reichenberg-Ullman, Judyth; Ullman, Robert Jun 1, 2009 1340
ADHD and chamomile. Finney-Brown, Tessa Report Mar 22, 2009 435
Mucuna pruriens and diabetes. Finney-Brown, Tessa Report Mar 22, 2009 405
High Performance Thin-Layer Chromatography for the Analysis of Medicinal Plants, Eike Reich, Anne Schibli (Eds.). Sep 1, 2008 396
The pure antioxidative power of hops. Brief article May 1, 2008 95
Breathe in ... easily: see what some plants here and essential oils there can do for your indoor air with Jackie Tripp. Tripp, Jackie Apr 1, 2008 786
A comparable, chemical and pharmacological analysis of the traditional Chinese medicinal herbs Oldenlandia diffusa and O. corymbosa and a new valuation of their biological potential. Liang, Zhitao; He, Mingfang; Fong, Wangfun; Jiang, Zhihong; Zhao, Zhongzhen Report Apr 1, 2008 3604
Herbs to keep you moving: CoreyPine Shane helps you get off the couch and stay warm this winter. Shane, CoreyPine Feb 1, 2008 888
Protective effect of safranal on pentylenetetrazol-induced seizures in the rat: involvement of GABAergic and opioids systems. Hosseinzadeh, H.; Sadeghnia, H.R. Apr 1, 2007 4465
Antiproliferative effects of mitraphylline, a pentacyclic oxindole alkaloid of Uncaria tomentosa on human glioma and neuroblastoma cell lines. Prado, E. Garcia; Gimenez, M.D. Garcia; De la Puerta Vazquez, R.; Sanchez, J.L. Espartero; Rodriguez Clinical report Apr 1, 2007 2354
Editorial. Kohler, S.; Wagner, H. Editorial Feb 1, 2007 385
In vitro evaluation of antibacterial and immunomodulatory activities of Pelargonium reniforme, Pelargonium sidoides and the related herbal drug preparation EPs[R] 7630. Kolodziej, Herbert; Kiderlen, Albrecht F. Clinical report Feb 1, 2007 5007
Inhibition of lipopolysaccharid-induced sickness behavior by a dry extract from the roots of Pelargonium sidoides (EPs[R] 7630) in mice. Noldner, M.; Schotz, K. Clinical report Feb 1, 2007 2087
In vitro antidrepanocytary actvity (anti-sickle cell anemia) of some congolese plants. Mpiana, P.T.; Tshibangu, D.S.T.; Shetonde, O.M.; Ngbolua, K.N. Drug overview Feb 1, 2007 1796
Monograph of Brindelia ferruginea Benth. Busia, Kofi Dec 22, 2006 3456
Crocus sativus L. (petal) in the treatment of mild-to-moderate depression: a double-blind, randomized and placebo-controlled trial. Moshiri, Esmail; Basti, Afshin Akhondzadeh; Noorbala, Ahamad-Ali; Jamshidi, Amir-Hossein; Abbasi, Se Clinical report Nov 1, 2006 3075
Pharmacological studies of the large-scaled purified genistein from Huaijiao (Sophora japonica--Leguminosae) on anti-osteoporosis. Wang, Z.L.; Sun, J.Y.; Wang, D.N.; Xie, Y.H.; Wang, S.W.; Zhao, W.M. Nov 1, 2006 5081
A systematic review of randomised clinical trials of Tripterygium wilfordii for rheumatoid arthritis. Canter, P.H.; Lee, Hyang Sook; Ernst, E. Clinical report May 1, 2006 5213
Flower fare. Foley, Ceara Apr 1, 2006 1210
Antibacterial properties of tropical plants from Puerto Rico. Melendez, P.A.; Capriles, V.A. Mar 1, 2006 3465
Have you taken your Holy basil today? Hinsley, Libby Mar 1, 2006 1369
Activity of Wedelia calendulacea Less. in post-menopausal osteoporosis. Annie, Shirwaikar; Prabhu, R.G.; Malini, S. Clinical report Jan 1, 2006 3714
CYP3A4 and CYP2D6 inhibitory activities of Indonesian medicinal plants. Usia, T.; Iwata, H.; Hiratsuka, A.; Watabe, T.; Kadota, S.; Tezuka, Y. Clinical report Jan 1, 2006 3883
Bacopa extract displays strong serotonin receptor activity. Brief Article Nov 1, 2005 187
Screening of Echinops ellenbeckii and Echinops longisetus for biological activities and chemical constituents. Hymete, A.; Iversen, T.-H.; Rohloff, J.; Erko, B. Sep 1, 2005 3470
The ESCOP Research Committee--a further step in the scientific advancement of phytotherapy. Kemper, Fritz H.; Bruhn, Jan G. Sep 1, 2005 608
Effects of lichen heteroglycans on proliferation and IL-10 secretion by rat spleen cells and IL-10 and TNF-[alpha] secretion by rat peritoneal macrophages in vitro. Omarsdottir, S.; Freysdottir, J.; Barsett, H.; Paulsen, B. Smestad; Olafsdottir, E.S. Jun 1, 2005 4370
Adaptogenic activity of glyco-peptido-lipid fraction from the alcoholic extract of Trichopus zeylanicus Gaerten (part II). Singh, B.; Chandan, B.K.; Sharma, N.; Singh, S.; Khajuria, A.; Gupta, D.K. Jun 1, 2005 10973
Antinociceptive effects of the essential oil of Alpinia zerumbet on mice. de Araujo Pinho, F.V.S.; Coelho-de-Souza, A.N.; Morais, S.M.; Santos, C. Ferreira; Leal-Cardoso, J.H Jun 1, 2005 3188
A review of natural products with antileishmanial activity. Rocha, L.G.; Almeida, J.R.G.S.; Macedo, R.O.; Barbosa-Filho, J.M. Jun 1, 2005 12777
Letter from the editor. Everett, Erin Editorial Jun 1, 2005 484
Aqueous extract of Anoectochilus formosanus attenuate hepatic fibrosis induced by carbon tetrachloride in rats. Shih, C.C.; Wu, Y.W.; Lin, W.C. Jun 1, 2005 5658
Sustainable cold cures: heal your cold without harming the earth. Howell, Patricia Kyritsi Feb 1, 2005 1321
Clinical trial of Cecropia obtusifolia and Marrubium vulgare leaf extracts on blood glucose and serum lipids in type 2 diabetics. Herrera-Arellano, A.; Aguilar-Santamaria, L.; Garcia-Hernandez, B.; Nicasio-Torres, P.; Tortoriello, Nov 1, 2004 4333
Downregulation of iNOS expression in rat mesangial cells by special extracts of Harpagophytum procumbens derives from harpagoside-dependent and independent effects**. Kaszkin, M.; Beck, K.F.; Koch, E.; Erdelmeier, C.; Kusch, S.; Pfeilschifter, J.; Loew, D. Nov 1, 2004 6688
Efficacy and tolerance of a comfrey root extract (Extr. Rad. Symphyti) in the treatment of ankle distorsions: results of a multicenter, randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind study ([??]). Koll, R.; Buhr, M.; Dieter, R.; Pabst, H.; Predel, H.-G.; Petrowicz, O.; Giannetti, B.; Klingenburg, Sep 1, 2004 4802
Central nervous activity of elenoside. Navarro, E.; Alonso, S.J.; Trujillo, J.; Jorge, E.; Perez, C. Sep 1, 2004 3505
Studies on the anti-inflammatory and toxic effects of the stem bark of Khaya ivorensis (Meliaceae) on rats. Agbedahunsi, J.M.; Fakoya, F.A.; Adesanya, S.A. Sep 1, 2004 3407
Gugulipid: nature's amazing cholesterol-reducing agent. Craig, Winston J. May 1, 2004 864
Studies on medicinal plants of Ivory Coast: investigation of Sida acuta for in vitro antiplasmodial activities and identification of an active constituent. Banzouzi, J.-T.; Prado, R.; Menan, H.; Valentin, A.; Roumestan, C.; Mallie, M.; Pelissier, Y.; Blach Apr 1, 2004 2416
Chemomodulatory efficacy of Basil leaf (Ocimum basilicum) on drug metabolizing and antioxidant enzymes, and on carcinogen-induced skin and forestomach papillomagenesis. Dasgupta, T.; Rao, A.R.; Yadava, P.K. Feb 1, 2004 9668
Aphrodisiac activity of Butea frondosa Koen. ex Roxb. extract in male rats. Ramachandran, S.; Sridhar, Y.; Gnana Sam, S. Kishore; Saravanan, M.; Leonard, J. Thomas; Anbalagan, Feb 1, 2004 2761
Effect of Bauhinia forficata extract in diabetic pregnant rats: maternal repercussions. Damasceno, D.C.; Volpato, G.T.; de Mattos Paranhos Calderon, I.; Aguilar, R.; Rudge, M.V. Cunha Feb 1, 2004 4113
Morphoanatomical studies of Uncaria tomentosa and Uncaria guianensis bark and leaves. Gattuso, M.; Di Sapio, O.; Gattuso, S.; Li Pereyra, E. Feb 1, 2004 4017
Trypanocidal and antimicrobial activities of Moquinia kingii. Schinor, E.C.; Salvador, M.J.; Ito, I.Y.; de Albuquerque, S.; Dias, D.A. Feb 1, 2004 4399
Antimicrobial activity in methanolic extracts of several plant species from northern Argentina. Salvat, A.; Antonacci, L.; Fortunato, R.H.; Suarez, E.Y.; Godoy, H.M. Feb 1, 2004 2968
Leaf extract of Caesalpinia bonduc Roxb. (Caesalpiniaceae) induces an increase of contractile force in rat skeletal muscle in situ. Datte, J.Y.; Yapo, P.A.; Kouame-Koffi, G.G.; Kati-Coulibaly, S.; Amoikon, K.E.; Offoumou, A.M. Feb 1, 2004 2695
Investigations of the methanolic leaf extract of Costus after. Ker for pharmacological activities in vitro and in vivo. Anaga, A.O.; Njoku, C.J.; Ekejiuba, E.S.; Esiaka, M.N.; Asuzu, I.U. Feb 1, 2004 4662
Nitric oxide-mediated vasorelaxation by Rhizoma Ligustici wallichii in isolated rat thoracic aorta. Rhyu, M.-R.; Kim, E.-Y.; Kim, B. Jan 1, 2004 1922
Modulatory effect of piperine on mitochondrial antioxidant system in Benzo(a)pyrene-induced experimental lung carcinogenesis. Selvendiran, K.; Senthilnathan, P.; Magesh, V.; Sakthisekaran, D. Jan 1, 2004 3538
Fighting mild digestive disorders with fennel. Craig, Winston J. Jan 1, 2004 688
Echinacea has no value for URIs. Elliott, William T. Author Abstract Jan 1, 2004 208
Phytochemical and biological analysis of Skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora L.): a medicinal plant with anxiolytic properties. Awad, R.; Arnason, J.T.; Trudeau, V.; Bergeron, C.; Budzinski, J.W.; Foster, B.C.; Merali, Z. Nov 1, 2003 5490
Argentinian plant extracts with relaxant effect on the smooth muscle of the corpus cavernosum of Guinea pig. Hnatyszyn, O.; Moscatelli, V.; Garcia, J.; Rondina, R.; Costa, M.; Arranz, C.; Balaszczuk, A.; Ferra Nov 1, 2003 3786
Hypoglycemic effect of Sclerocarya birrea {(A. Rich.) Hochst.} [Anacardiaceae] stem-bark aqueous extract in rats. Ojewole, J.A.O. Nov 1, 2003 4486
In vitro cytotoxicity of tanshinones isolated from Salvia miltiorrhiza Bunge against P388 lymphocytic leukemia cells. Mosaddik, M.A. Nov 1, 2003 2119
Bilberries: for better eyesight and improved circulation. Craig, Winston J. Nov 1, 2003 687
It's true! Compound in Ginseng could end cancer. Mar 1, 2003 1810
Free radical-scavenging activity of Taiwanese native plants. Hou, W.C.; Lin, R.D.; Cheng, K.T.; Hung, Y.T.; Cho, C.H.; Chen, C.H.; Hwang, S.Y.; Lee, M.H. Mar 1, 2003 3191
Anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects of Croton celtidifolius bark. Nardi, G.M.; Felippi, R.; DalBo, S.; Siqueira-Junior, J.M.; Arruda, D.C.; Monache, F. Delle; Timbola Mar 1, 2003 6467
Nettles: there is more to it than the sting. Craig, Winston J. Jan 1, 2003 869
Update: cold and flu prevention. (Nutrition Detective). Brief Article Jan 1, 2003 262
Chasteberry: can it improve the quality of life for women? Most women suffer premenstrual syndrome (PMS) to some degree during their life. At times the quality of life that they enjoy can be negatively influenced by PMS symptoms. Up to 10 percent of women may experience complaints severe enough to interfere with normal functioning and coping with life. Craig, Winston J. Nov 1, 2002 676
Relieving symptoms of menopause. (Neighborhood Heart Watch). Brief Article Jul 1, 2002 219
Feverfew: for the relief of migraines. (Herb Watch). Craig, Winston J. Jul 1, 2002 918
A comparative study between excess-dose users and regular-dose users of rhubarb contained in Kampo medicines. Mantani, N.; Kogure, T.; Sakai, S.; Kainuma, M.; Kasahara, Y.; Niizawa, A.; Shimada, Y.; Terasawa, K Jul 1, 2002 2507
The cranberry cure. (Herb Watch). Craig, Winston J. May 1, 2002 1024
Kava kava: antidote for anxiety. (Herb Watch). Craig, Winston J. Jan 1, 2002 873
Ginseng helps bronchitis. (The Nutrition Detective). Fuchs, Nan Kathryn Nov 1, 2001 188
Ginseng PANACEA OR PROTECTOR OF HEALTH? Craig, Winston J. May 1, 2001 958
Grow Your Own Medicinal Herbs. Fuchs, Nan Kathryn Apr 1, 2001 904
Products That Help Detoxify. Fuchs, Nan Kathryn Mar 1, 2001 173
FLAX FACTS. Oct 1, 2000 182
Food, drug, or poison? Fackelmann, Kathy A. Cover Story May 15, 1993 2117

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