Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs

Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs

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Ginkgo biloba, chamomile and kava kava exhibit therapeutic potential in generalizaed anxiety disorder.

Pubmed Data : Rev Bras Psiquiatr. 2010 Oct 15. Epub 2010 Oct 15. PMID: 20963375
Article Published Date : Oct 15, 2010
Study Type : Meta Analysis
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Substances : Chamomile : CK(95) : AC(18), Ginkgo biloba : CK(541) : AC(108), Kava Kava : CK(229) : AC(39)
Diseases : Generalized Anxiety Disorder : CK(58) : AC(8)
Additional Keywords : Benzodiazepine Alternatives : CK(26) : AC(4), Benzodiazepine Receptor Agonist : CK(25) : AC(5), Natural Substances Versus Drugs : CK(1098) : AC(180), Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs : CK(940) : AC(177)

A triple antioxidant approach to the treatment of hepatitis C may be superior to traditional interferon and antiviral drug therapy.

Pubmed Data : Med Klin (Munich). 1999 Oct 15;94 Suppl 3:84-9. PMID: 10554539
Article Published Date : Oct 15, 1999
Study Type : Human Study
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Substances : Alpha-Lipoic Acid : CK(388) : AC(84), Milk Thistle : CK(234) : AC(55), Selenium : CK(564) : AC(93)
Diseases : Hepatitis C : CK(413) : AC(65)
Additional Keywords : Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs : CK(940) : AC(177)

A black cohosh extract is equipotent to conjugated estrogens in reducing menopausal symptoms and bone markers, without adverse effects.

Pubmed Data : Maturitas. 2003 Mar 14;44 Suppl 1:S67-77. PMID: 12609561
Article Published Date : Mar 14, 2003
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Black Cohosh : CK(37) : AC(15)
Diseases : Menopausal Syndrome : CK(183) : AC(29), Osteoporosis : CK(1194) : AC(221)
Additional Keywords : Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs : CK(940) : AC(177)

A dietary supplement containing melatonin, l-tryptophan, vitamin B6, folic acid, vitamin B12, methionine and betaine, is superior to omeprazole in treating GERD.

Pubmed Data : J Pineal Res. 2006 Oct;41(3):195-200. PMID: 16948779
Article Published Date : Oct 01, 2006
Study Type : Human Study
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Substances : Betaine : CK(16) : AC(4), Folic Acid : CK(552) : AC(75), Melatonin : CK(480) : AC(132), Methionine : CK(52) : AC(12), Tryptophan : CK(258) : AC(30), Vitamin B-12 : CK(702) : AC(93), Vitamin B-6 : CK(392) : AC(48)
Diseases : Gastroesophageal Reflux : CK(288) : AC(42)
Pharmacological Actions : Proton Pump Inhibitor : CK(36) : AC(13)
Additional Keywords : Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs : CK(940) : AC(177)

A homeopathic ointment preparation compares favorably with 1% diclofenac gel for acute symptomatic treatment of tendinopathy.

Pubmed Data : Explore (NY). 2005 Nov;1(6):446-52. PMID: 16781589
Article Published Date : Nov 01, 2005
Study Type : Human Study
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Substances : Homeopathic Medicine: Traumeel : CK(40) : AC(3)
Diseases : Tendinitis : CK(1433) : AC(7), Tendinopathy : CK(53) : AC(5), Tendinosis : CK(63) : AC(1)
Therapeutic Actions : Homeopathic Treatment : CK(638) : AC(70)
Additional Keywords : Drug: Diclofenac : CK(10) : AC(1), Natural Substances Versus Drugs : CK(1098) : AC(180), Plant Extracts : CK(3839) : AC(1258), Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs : CK(940) : AC(177)

A polyherbal formual containing Neem, Sapindus and Mentha citrata is superior to Betadine in treating lower abdominal pain, vaginal itching and dysuria in women with symptoms of abnormal vaginal discharge.

Pubmed Data : Asia Pac J Public Health. 2009 Oct;21(4):461-8. PMID: 19783561
Article Published Date : Oct 01, 2009
Study Type : Human Study
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Substances : Mentha citrata : CK(10) : AC(1), Neem : CK(88) : AC(19), Sapindus : CK(10) : AC(1)
Diseases : Dysuria : CK(20) : AC(2), Vaginal Discharge: Abnormal : CK(10) : AC(1)
Additional Keywords : Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs : CK(940) : AC(177)

A proprietary plant-based and homeopathic remedy is superior to conventional treatment in children with acute otitis media.

Pubmed Data : Int J Clin Pharmacol Ther. 2004 Feb;42(2):110-9. PMID: 15180172
Article Published Date : Feb 01, 2004
Study Type : Human Study
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Substances : Chamomile : CK(95) : AC(18), Echinacea : CK(479) : AC(89), Elderberry : CK(53) : AC(8), Homeopathic Medicine: All : CK(481) : AC(46)
Diseases : Otitis media : CK(259) : AC(32)
Therapeutic Actions : Homeopathic Treatment : CK(638) : AC(70)
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Bacterial Agents : CK(979) : AC(321)
Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts : CK(3839) : AC(1258), Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs : CK(940) : AC(177)

Acupoint injection of Vit B12 has a superior therapeutic effect than the drug Carbamazepine in the treatment of trigeminal neuralgia.

Pubmed Data : Zhongguo Zhen Jiu. 2007 Sep;27(9):668-70. PMID: 17926620
Article Published Date : Sep 01, 2007
Study Type : Human Study
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Substances : Vitamin B-12 : CK(702) : AC(93)
Diseases : Trigeminal Neuralgia : CK(140) : AC(18)
Therapeutic Actions : Acupoint Injection : CK(20) : AC(2)
Additional Keywords : Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs : CK(940) : AC(177)

Acupuncture compares favorably to fluoxetine hcl (Prozac) in the treatment of depression, without the adverse side effects.

Pubmed Data : Zhongguo Zhen Jiu. 2009 Jul;29(7):521-4. PMID: 19835116
Article Published Date : Jul 01, 2009
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Depression : CK(709) : AC(94)
Therapeutic Actions : Acupuncture : CK(1314) : AC(149)
Additional Keywords : Prozac Alternatives : CK(10) : AC(1), Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs : CK(940) : AC(177)

Acupuncture in combination with foot massage is superior to Alprazolam in the treatment of insomnia.

Pubmed Data : J Antimicrob Chemother. 2001 Oct;48(4):487-91. PMID: 18630537
Article Published Date : Oct 01, 2001
Study Type : Human Study
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Diseases : Insomnia : CK(471) : AC(57)
Therapeutic Actions : Acupuncture : CK(1314) : AC(149), Massage/Therapeutic Touch : CK(710) : AC(72)
Additional Keywords : Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs : CK(940) : AC(177)

Acupuncture is more effective than doubling the proton pump inhibitor dose in controlling GERD symptoms in patients who fail standard dose proton pump inhibitors.

Pubmed Data : Aliment Pharmacol Ther. 2007 Nov 15;26(10):1333-44. Epub 2007 Sep 17. PMID: 17875198
Article Published Date : Nov 15, 2007
Study Type : Human Study
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Diseases : Gastroesophageal Reflux : CK(288) : AC(42)
Additional Keywords : Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs : CK(940) : AC(177)

Acupuncture is more effective than the drug Motilium in treating gastroparesis.

Pubmed Data : Zhongguo Zhen Jiu. 2007 Apr;27(4):258-60. PMID: 17585668
Article Published Date : Apr 01, 2007
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Gastroparesis : CK(92) : AC(9)
Therapeutic Actions : Acupuncture : CK(1314) : AC(149)
Additional Keywords : Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs : CK(940) : AC(177)

Although permethrin lotion is still effective for some people, coconut and anise spray can be a significantly more effective alternative treatment.

Pubmed Data : Eur J Pediatr. 2010 Jan ;169(1):55-62. Epub 2009 Apr 3. PMID: 19343362
Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2010
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Anise : CK(29) : AC(8), Coconut Oil : CK(109) : AC(28)
Diseases : Head Lice : CK(51) : AC(7)
Additional Keywords : Natural Versus Synthetics : CK(1) : AC(1), Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs : CK(940) : AC(177)

An herbal combination of saffron, celery seed and anise is more effective than the drug mefenamic acid (NSAID) in relieving menstrual pain.

Pubmed Data : J Midwifery Womens Health. 2009 Sep-Oct;54(5):401-4. PMID: 19720342
Article Published Date : Sep 01, 2009
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Anise : CK(29) : AC(8), Celery seed : CK(20) : AC(8), Saffron : CK(165) : AC(37)
Diseases : Dysmenorrhea : CK(325) : AC(35)
Additional Keywords : Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs : CK(940) : AC(177)

Arnica is superior to steroids for reducing adverse effects, e.g. bruising, from rhinoplastic surgery.

Pubmed Data : Plast Reconstr Surg. 2007 Jul;120(1):271-4. PMID: 17572575
Article Published Date : Jul 01, 2007
Study Type : Human Study
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Substances : Arnica : CK(146) : AC(23)
Diseases : Ecchymosis : CK(20) : AC(1), Edema : CK(107) : AC(13)
Additional Keywords : Natural Substances Versus Drugs : CK(1098) : AC(180), Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs : CK(940) : AC(177)

Aromatherapy massage on the abdomen is superior to Tylenol for alleviating menstrual pain in high school girls.

Pubmed Data : Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2012 ;2012:187163. Epub 2011 Sep 22. PMID: 21949670
Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2012
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Dysmenorrhea : CK(325) : AC(35), Menstrual Cramps : CK(30) : AC(3)
Therapeutic Actions : Aromatherapy : CK(471) : AC(47)
Additional Keywords : Drug: Tylenol : CK(10) : AC(1), Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs : CK(940) : AC(177), Therapeutic Action Superior to Drug Therapy : CK(250) : AC(26)

Bitter melon is superior to the drug rosiglitazone (Avandia) in type 2 diabetic patients.

Pubmed Data : Phytomedicine. 2009 May;16(5):401-5. Epub 2009 Apr 10. PMID: 19362455
Article Published Date : May 01, 2009
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Bitter Melon : CK(65) : AC(18)
Diseases : Diabetes Mellitus: Type 2 : CK(2161) : AC(359)
Additional Keywords : Food as Medicine : CK(18) : AC(6), Hall of Fame : CK(35) : AC(5), Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs : CK(940) : AC(177)

Boswellia appears superior to mesalazine in safety and efficacy in the treatment of Crohn's disease.

Pubmed Data : Z Gastroenterol. 2001 Jan;39(1):11-7. PMID: 11215357
Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2001
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Boswellia : CK(85) : AC(23)
Diseases : Crohn's Disease : CK(122) : AC(22)
Additional Keywords : Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs : CK(940) : AC(177)

Clinical efficacy of Manasamitra Vataka (an Ayurveda medication) on generalized anxiety disorder with comorbid generalized social phobia: a randomized controlled study.

Pubmed Data : J Altern Complement Med. 2012 Jun ;18(6):612-21. PMID: 22784349
Article Published Date : May 31, 2012
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Ayurvedic Formulations : CK(109) : AC(19)
Diseases : Anxiety Disorders : CK(749) : AC(98)
Therapeutic Actions : Ayurvedic Medicine : CK(63) : AC(4)
Pharmacological Actions : Anxiolytic : CK(340) : AC(49)
Additional Keywords : Phytotherapy : CK(424) : AC(77), Plant Extracts : CK(3839) : AC(1258), Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs : CK(940) : AC(177)
Problem Substances : Benzodiazepines : CK(10) : AC(1), Clonazepam : CK(10) : AC(1)

Comparison of the effectiveness of fennel and mefenamic acid on pain intensity in dysmenorrhoea.

Article Published Date : Apr 30, 2006
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Fennel : CK(119) : AC(19)
Diseases : Dysmenorrhea : CK(325) : AC(35)
Additional Keywords : Phytotherapy : CK(424) : AC(77), Plant Extracts : CK(3839) : AC(1258), Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs : CK(940) : AC(177)
Problem Substances : Mefenamic acid : CK(1) : AC(1), Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) : CK(1510) : AC(134)

Comparison of treatment of 150 individuals with superficial burns using Honey versus silver sulphadiazine on 2 different sites of each patients, with significant improvement of honey treatment over silver.

Pubmed Data : Int Wound J. 2010 Oct ;7(5):413-7. PMID: 20649832
Article Published Date : Sep 30, 2010
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Honey : CK(317) : AC(65)
Diseases : Burns: Severe : CK(37) : AC(7), Pseudomonas aeruginosa : CK(70) : AC(34), Wound Healing : CK(244) : AC(76)
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Bacterial Agents : CK(979) : AC(321)
Additional Keywords : Reepithelialization : CK(3) : AC(2), Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs : CK(940) : AC(177)

Consumption of Chamomile seems to be more effective than a drug in relieving the intensity of PMS associated symptomatic psychological pains.

Pubmed Data : Complement Ther Clin Pract. 2014 Feb ;20(1):81-8. Epub 2013 Oct 9. PMID: 24439651
Article Published Date : Jan 31, 2014
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Chamomile : CK(95) : AC(18)
Diseases : Premenopausal Disorders : CK(60) : AC(3), premenstrual dysphoric disorder, Premenstrual syndrome : CK(180) : AC(18)
Additional Keywords : Natural Substances Versus Chemicals, Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs : CK(940) : AC(177)

Curcumin is safe and efficacious in treating major depressive disorder.

Pubmed Data : Phytother Res. 2013 Jul 6. Epub 2013 Jul 6. PMID: 23832433
Article Published Date : Jul 05, 2013
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Curcumin : CK(2762) : AC(1541)
Diseases : depression
Pharmacological Actions : Antidepressive Agents : CK(179) : AC(38)
Additional Keywords : Drug: Fluoxetine : CK(12) : AC(2), Natural Substances Versus Drugs : CK(1098) : AC(180), Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs : CK(940) : AC(177)

Curcumin treatment is safe and superior to drug therapy in patients with active RA.

Article Published Date : Oct 31, 2012
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Curcumin : CK(2762) : AC(1541)
Diseases : Rheumatoid Arthritis : CK(454) : AC(69)
Additional Keywords : Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs : CK(940) : AC(177)
Problem Substances : Diclofenac : CK(72) : AC(7)

Desiccated thyroid extract compares favorably with levothyroxine in the treatment of hypothyroidism.

Pubmed Data : J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2013 May ;98(5):1982-90. Epub 2013 Mar 28. PMID: 23539727
Article Published Date : Apr 30, 2013
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Thyroid Extract : CK(10) : AC(1)
Diseases : Hypothyroidism : CK(568) : AC(86)
Additional Keywords : Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs : CK(940) : AC(177)
Problem Substances : Levothyroxine : CK(102) : AC(11)

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