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27 Problem Substances Researched for Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
Name
AC
CK
Focus
Fluoxetine (trade name Prozac)
6
60
Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
4
41
Acetaminophen
2
20
Antibiotics
2
20
Levothyroxine
2
20
Sodium Fluoride
2
20
Diclofenac
3
14
Ibuprofen
2
11
Antidepressants
1
10
Benzodiazepines
1
10
Celecoxib
1
10
Chlorhexidine gluconate
1
10
Clonazepam
1
10
Dextromethorphan
1
10
Lead
1
10
Mefenamic acid
1
10
Oseltamivir (trade name Tamiflu)
1
10
Prednisone
1
10
Glibenclamide
2
4
Metformin
2
4
Aspirin
1
2
Docusate Sodium
1
2
Pioglitazone (trade Name Actos)
1
2
Ranitidine
1
2
Sertraline
1
2
17beta-estradiol
1
1
Tamoxifen
1
1
230 Diseases Researched for Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
Name
AC
CK
Focus
Depression
10
83
Dental Plaque
4
40
Dental Caries
5
32
Dysmenorrhea
3
30
Intermittent Claudication
3
30
Menopausal Syndrome
3
30
Osteoarthritis
3
30
Osteoarthritis: Knee
3
30
Diabetes Mellitus: Type 2
9
25
Chronic Pain
3
24
Anxiety Disorders
4
23
Gastroesophageal Reflux
4
22
Hypothyroidism
3
22
Gingivitis
3
21
Crohn's Disease
2
20
Fever
2
20
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
1
20
Herpes Genitalis
2
20
Hypercholesterolemia
2
20
Insomnia
2
20
Otitis media
2
20
Peripheral Neuropathies
2
20
Rheumatoid Arthritis
2
20
Inflammation
6
18
Thrombosis
5
17
High Cholesterol
4
16
Influenza A
4
14
Oxidative Stress
3
14
Pancreatic Cancer
4
14
Alzheimer's Disease
3
13
Constipation
2
12
Depression
2
12
Depressive Disorder
2
12
Gastric Ulcer
7
12
Herpes family viruses
3
12
Hyperlipidemia
2
12
Neuropathic Pain
2
12
Obesity
2
12
Osteoporosis
2
12
Acne
2
11
Candidiasis
3
11
HIV Infections
2
11
MRSA
2
11
Periodontal Diseases
2
11
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
2
11
AIDS
1
10
Anal Fissure
1
10
Aplastic Anemia
1
10
Athlete's foot
1
10
Bacterial Infections: Resistance/Biofilm Formation
1
10
Bacterial Vaginosis
1
10
Bladder Cancer
1
10
Blood Pressure: High
1
10
Breast Cancer
4
10
Burns: Severe
1
10
Cholesterol: LDL/HDL ratio
1
10
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
1
10
Clotting
1
10
Cough
1
10
Cramp
1
10
Dandruff
1
10
Dental Caries: Children
1
10
Denture Stomatitis
1
10
Diabetes: Cardiovascular Illness
1
10
Diabetic Neuropathies
1
10
Diverticular Disease
1
10
Diverticulitis
1
10
Diverticulosis
1
10
Dyslipidemias
1
10
Dysuria
1
10
Ecchymosis
1
10
Edema
1
10
Febrile Infections
1
10
Fibrocystic Mastopathy
1
10
Fungal Infection
1
10
Gastroparesis
1
10
HIV: Opportunist Infection.
1
10
Head Lice
1
10
Headache: Migraine
1
10
Hepatitis C
1
10
Herpes Labialis
1
10
High Cholesterol: Lipoprotein (a)
1
10
Hot Flash
1
10
Hyperglycemia
5
10
IgA Nephropathy
1
10
Immune Dysregulation: TH1/TH2 imbalance
1
10
Incontinence: Fecal
1
10
Infection: Antibiotic Resistant
1
10
Influenza
1
10
Kidney Calculi
1
10
Kidney Stones
1
10
Lactation Disorders
1
10
Lead Poisoning
1
10
Liver Cancer
2
10
Lymphedema
1
10
Mastitis
1
10
Menstrual Cramps
1
10
Migraines
1
10
Perimenopausal Syndrome
1
10
Persistent
1
10
Pityriasis
1
10
Premature Ejaculation
1
10
Premenopausal Disorders
1
10
Premenstrual syndrome
1
10
Prostate Cancer
1
10
Radiation Induced Illness
1
10
Radiation Induced Illness: Dermatitis
1
10
Respiratory Infections
1
10
Rosacea
1
10
Seasonal Affective Disorder
1
10
Seborrheic Dermatitis
1
10
Smoking: Cardiovascular Disease
1
10
Staphylococcus aureus: Methicillin-resistant (MRSA)
1
10
Stomatitis: Aphthous
1
10
Tendinitis
1
10
Tendinopathy
1
10
Tendinosis
1
10
Tinea Pedis
1
10
Trigeminal Neuralgia
1
10
Upper Respiratory Infections
1
10
Urinary Tract Infections
1
10
Vaginal Discharge: Abnormal
1
10
Venous Ulcer
1
10
Warts: Common
1
10
Wound Healing
1
10
premenstrual dysphoric disorder
1
10
Pulmonary Fibrosis
5
9
Estrogen Deficiency
4
7
Lung Cancer
4
7
Arteriosclerosis
3
6
Chemotherapy-Induced Toxicity: Bleomycin
3
6
Diabetes Mellitus: Type 1
3
6
Spinal Cord Injuries
3
6
Asthma
3
5
Cardiovascular Diseases
3
5
Bone Fractures
2
4
Cancer Metastasis
2
4
Carcinoma: Non-Small-Cell Lung
2
4
Helicobacter Pylori Infection
4
4
Hyperthyroidism
2
4
Insulin Resistance
2
4
Intima Media Thickening
2
4
Melanoma
2
4
Myocardial Infarction
2
4
Pain
2
4
Stress
2
4
Triglycerides: Elevated
2
4
Advanced Glycation End products (AGE)
2
3
Arthritis
2
3
HSV-1
3
3
Lymphoma
2
3
Allergic Airway Diseases
1
2
Aortic Plaques
1
2
Arthritis: Rheumatoid
1
2
Atherosclerosis
1
2
Birth Defects
1
2
Blood Sugar Problems
1
2
Cancers: All
2
2
Cleft Lip
1
2
Colitis
1
2
Colon Cancer
2
2
Corticosteroid-Induced Toxicity
1
2
Cyanide Poisoning
1
2
Cytomegalovirus Infections
1
2
Diabetes: Lipids/Cholesterol
1
2
Ear Wax
1
2
Estrogen Dominance
2
2
Facial Nerve Diseases
1
2
Facial Paralysis
1
2
H1N1 Infection
2
2
HSV-2
2
2
Hair Loss
1
2
Heart Failure
1
2
Hepatic Steatosis
1
2
High Fructose Diet
1
2
Hyperinsulinism
1
2
Hypertension
1
2
Hypoglycemia
1
2
Immune Disorders: Low Immune Function
1
2
Leishmaniasis
1
2
Lipid Peroxidation
1
2
Lymph Node Cancer
1
2
Malaria
1
2
Melanoma: Metastatic
1
2
Memory Disorders: Drug-Induced
1
2
Metabolic Diseases
1
2
Osteopenia
1
2
Osteoporosis: Male
1
2
Osteoporosis: Steroid-Induced
1
2
Ovariectomy Associated Adverse Changes
1
2
Parasitic Diseases
1
2
Plasmodium Infections
1
2
Prostatic Hyperplasia: Benign
1
2
Radiation Induced Illness: Thoracic
1
2
Sciatica
1
2
Steroid-Induced Toxicity
1
2
Tapeworm Infection
1
2
Thyroid Diseases
1
2
Venous Thrombosis
1
2
Wound Healing: Delayed
1
2
Avian Influenza
1
1
Blood Coagulation Disorders
1
1
COPD
1
1
Candida Infection
2
1
Candidiasis: Vulvovaginal
1
1
Chemotherapy-Induced Toxicity: Doxorubicin
1
1
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
1
1
Escherichia coli Infections
1
1
Gallstones
1
1
Gastric Cancer
1
1
Gastric Cancer: Prevention
1
1
Glioblastoma
1
1
Glioblastoma Multiforme
1
1
Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections
1
1
Gram-Positive Bacterial Infections
1
1
Hodgkin Disease
1
1
Hodgkin Lymphoma
1
1
Human Influenza
1
1
Insect Bites: Repellent
1
1
Leukemia
1
1
Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Toxicity
1
1
Lyme Disease
1
1
Oral Cancer
1
1
Proteus Vulgaris Infections
1
1
SARS
1
1
Salmonella Infections
1
1
Toxoplasma gondii Infection
1
1
Toxoplasmosis
1
1
Tumors
1
1
Yeast Infection: Vaginal
1
1
1 Problematic Actions Researched for Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
Name
AC
CK
Focus
Regional Anesthesia: Spinal
1
10
3 Adverse Pharmacological Actions Researched for Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
Name
AC
CK
Focus
Hypoglycemic
1
2
Ototoxic
1
2
Uterotrophic
1
1
193 Substances Researched for Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
Name
AC
CK
Focus
Policosanol
9
73
Homeopathic Medicine: All
6
60
Curcumin
13
52
Chamomile
4
42
Turmeric
4
41
Honey
4
40
St. John's Wort
4
40
Garlic
6
35
Ginger
4
33
Kava Kava
4
33
Ginkgo biloba
3
32
Vitamin B-12
3
30
Melatonin
6
27
Black Cohosh
5
26
Tea Tree
5
23
Bee Propolis
3
22
Echinacea
3
22
Anise
2
20
Green Tea
2
20
Milk Thistle
2
20
SAMe (S-adenosylmethionine)
2
20
Saffron
2
20
Solanum chrysotrichum
2
20
Thyroid Extract
2
20
Tripterygium wilfordii
2
20
Wobenzym
2
20
Cumin
4
15
Clove
4
14
Alpha-Lipoic Acid
2
12
Bitter Melon
3
12
Grapefruit Seed Extract
2
12
Propolis: Bee
2
12
Saw Palmetto
2
12
Neem
2
11
Ageratina
1
10
Arnica
1
10
Ayurvedic Formulations
1
10
Ayurvedic Medicine: Kulattha
1
10
Azelaic Acid
1
10
Betaine
1
10
Boswellia
1
10
Breast Milk
1
10
Capsaicin
1
10
Carnitine
1
10
Celery seed
1
10
Coconut Oil
1
10
Coffee
1
10
Daisy
1
10
Elderberry
1
10
Fennel
1
10
Folic Acid
1
10
Frankincense
1
10
Garlic: Aged
1
10
Grifola umbellata Mushroom
1
10
Guggul
1
10
Hirudin (from Medicinal Leaches)
1
10
Holy Basil
1
10
Homeopathic Medicine: Traumeel
1
10
Japanese Herbal Formula: Mao-to
1
10
Lactobacillus casei
1
10
Lactobacillus fermentum
1
10
Lactobacillus probiotics
1
10
Lactobacillus salivarius
1
10
Manuka Honey
1
10
Marigold
1
10
Mentha citrata
1
10
Methionine
1
10
Mistletoe
1
10
Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NADH)
1
10
Pine Bark Extract
1
10
Probiotics
1
10
Psyllium
1
10
Rehmannia
1
10
Sapindus
1
10
Selenium
1
10
Senna
1
10
Theophylline
1
10
Tryptophan
1
10
Tyrosine
1
10
Vitamin B-6
1
10
Red Sage
5
9
Nigella sativa (aka Black Seed)
3
8
Grape Seed Extract
2
7
Proanthocyanidins
2
7
Artemisinin
4
6
Licorice
5
6
Peppermint
5
6
Astaxanthin
2
4
Dill
2
4
Earthworms
2
4
Fucoidan
2
4
Genistein
2
4
Noni leaf extract
2
4
Resveratrol
3
4
Thymoquinone
2
4
Vitamin C
2
4
Vitamin E
2
4
Quercetin
2
3
St. Johns Wort
2
3
Stevia
2
3
Thyme
2
3
Wormwood
2
3
Acetyl-l-carnitine
1
2
Andrographis
1
2
Antrodia camphorata
1
2
Artemisia princeps
1
2
Bacopa
1
2
Bael
1
2
Berberine
1
2
Broccoli
1
2
Bromelain
1
2
Cambucá
1
2
Cascara sagrada
1
2
Cayenne
1
2
Chaga Mushroom (Inonotus obliquus)
1
2
Chinese Herbal Formula: Decoction for Strengthening Qi and Replenishing Lung (DSQRL)
1
2
Cinnamaldehyde
1
2
Cinnamon
1
2
Dimethyl trisulfide (DMTS)
1
2
Fermented Foods and Beverages
1
2
Flaxseed
1
2
Geum japonicum
1
2
Glycyrrhizin
1
2
Gypsywort
1
2
Hawthorn
1
2
Kimchi
1
2
Kiwifruit
1
2
Moringa oleifera
1
2
Mosla scabra
1
2
Nobiletin
1
2
Noni
1
2
Olive leaf extract
1
2
Onion
1
2
Phellinus Linteus
1
2
Phyllanthus urinaria
1
2
Pineapple
1
2
Plumbum metallicum
1
2
Pomegranate Peel
1
2
Pterocarpus marsupium
1
2
Red Yeast Rice
1
2
Reishi Mushroom
1
2
Rosemary
2
2
Royal Jelly
1
2
Shikonin
1
2
Spirulina
1
2
Sumac
1
2
Tangeretin
1
2
Terminalia
1
2
Tongkat Ali
1
2
Ursolic Acid
1
2
Water: Deuterium Depleted
1
2
Yarrow
1
2
Alchornea cordifolia
1
1
Anthocyanins
1
1
Asafoetida
1
1
Bisdemethoxycurcumin
1
1
Cannabis
1
1
Chinese Skullcap
1
1
Clausena anisata
1
1
Delta-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)
1
1
Demethoxycurcumin
1
1
EGCG (Epigallocatechin gallate)
1
1
Elaeophorbia drupifera
1
1
Eucalyptus
1
1
Feijoa
1
1
Ficus
1
1
Graviola
1
1
Haplophyllum perforatum
1
1
Heal-All
1
1
Honokiol
1
1
Huperzine
1
1
Isomangiferin
1
1
Kaempferia parviflora
1
1
Lemon Balm
1
1
Lemongrass: Essential Oil
1
1
Ligusticum wallichii
1
1
Magnolol
1
1
Mangiferin
1
1
Marijuana
1
1
Ocimum gratissimum
1
1
Omega-3 Fatty Acids
1
1
Patchouli
1
1
Pomegranate
1
1
Potato
1
1
Raspberry
1
1
Rock-rose
1
1
Sage
1
1
Sessile Joyweed
1
1
Silver (nanoparticles)
2
1
Sweet Cherry
1
1
Toona sinensis
1
1
Turmerones
1
1
Walnut
1
1
11 Therapeutic Actions Researched for Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
Name
AC
CK
Focus
Homeopathic Treatment
4
32
Acupuncture
3
30
Acupoint Injection
1
10
Aromatherapy
1
10
Ayurvedic Medicine
1
10
Electroacupuncture
1
10
Light Therapy
1
10
Massage/Therapeutic Touch
1
10
Placebo Effect
1
10
Weight Reduction
1
10
Yoga
1
10
100 Pharmacological Actions Researched for Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
Name
AC
CK
Focus
Anti-Bacterial Agents
13
76
Antidepressive Agents
7
54
Analgesics
8
50
Antioxidants
13
42
Anti-Inflammatory Agents
13
39
Antiviral Agents
9
29
Apoptotic
12
25
Anti-Ulcer Agents
7
21
Antiproliferative
9
20
Dermatologic Agents
2
20
anti-inflammatory
2
20
Antineoplastic Agents
5
19
Anticholesteremic Agents
4
16
Cyclooxygenase 2 Inhibitors
4
15
Antihypertensive Agents
3
14
Anti-Platelet
2
12
Antifungal Agents
3
12
Anxiolytic
2
12
Laxative
2
12
Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) Alpha Inhibitor
3
12
Prophylactic Agents
2
11
Proton Pump Inhibitor
2
11
5-alpha reductase inhibitor
1
10
Analgesics: Non-Narcotic
1
10
Anti-pyretic
1
10
Anticonvulsants
1
10
Antitussive Agents
1
10
Antiurolithiatic
1
10
Cell cycle arrest
4
10
Chelating Agents
1
10
Detoxifier
1
10
Gastrointestinal Agents
1
10
Hypoglycemic Agents
5
10
Insulin Down-Regulation
1
10
Interleukin-1 alpha downregulation
1
10
Interleukin-8 downregulation
1
10
Neuroprotective Agents
5
9
Chemopreventive
2
7
Hypolipidemic
3
6
Immunomodulatory
3
6
Gastroprotective
3
5
Antinoceceptive
2
4
Thrombolytic
2
4
Anti-Glycation Agents
2
3
Anticarcinogenic Agents
2
3
Antiparasitic Agents
2
3
Chemotherapeutic
2
3
Cytotoxic
2
3
NF-kappaB Inhibitor
2
3
Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A Inhibitor
2
3
Anti-Adipogenic
1
2
Anti-metastatic
1
2
Anticholinergic
1
2
Antimalarials
1
2
Antimicrobial
2
2
Bronchodilator Agents
1
2
Cardioprotective
1
2
Cardiotonic Agents
1
2
Cyclin D1 Down-Regulation
1
2
Enzyme Activators
1
2
Epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) inhibitor
1
2
Hepatoprotective
1
2
Histamine Antagonists
1
2
Hypotensive
1
2
Insulin Sensitizers
1
2
Insulin-Like Growth Factor Enhancer/Upregulation
1
2
Insulin-releasing
1
2
Interferon-gamma (IFN-gamma) inducer
1
2
Interleukin-2 upregulation
1
2
Interleukin-4 upregulation
1
2
Interleukin-5 upregulation
1
2
Interleukin-6 Downregulation
1
2
Leishmanicidal
1
2
Lipolytic
1
2
Malondialdehyde Down-regulation
1
2
Matrix metalloproteinase-2 (MMP-2) inhibitor
1
2
MicroRNA modulator
1
2
P21 Activation
1
2
Pancreato Protective Agents
1
2
Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators
1
2
Superoxide Dismutase Up-regulation
1
2
Transforming growth factor beta (TGF-β) inhibitor
1
2
Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Regulator
1
2
apoptosis
1
2
Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitor
1
1
Anti-Anxiety Agents
1
1
Anti-HIV Agents
1
1
Anti-thrombotic
1
1
Antiprotozoal Agents
1
1
Aromatase Inhibitors
1
1
Autophagy Up-regulation
1
1
Cholinesterase Inhibitors
1
1
Dopaminergic
1
1
Insect Repellents
1
1
Matrix metalloproteinase-3 (MMP-3) inhibitor
1
1
Phosphodiesterase Inhibitors
1
1
Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors
1
1
SIRT1 Activator
1
1
Selective estrogen enzyme modulator (SEEM)
1
1
Viral Hemagglutinin Inhibitor
1
1
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Ginkgo biloba, chamomile and kava kava exhibit therapeutic potential in generalizaed anxiety disorder.
Oct 15, 2010
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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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Chamomile
,
Ginkgo biloba
,
Kava Kava
Diseases
:
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Additional Keywords
:
Benzodiazepine Alternatives
,
Benzodiazepine Receptor Agonist
,
Natural Substances Versus Drugs
,
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
[+]
Zingiberaceae extracts are clinically effective hypoalgesic agents and the available data show a better safety profile than non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs.
Dec 31, 2014
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Pubmed Data
: Nutr J. 2015 ;14:50. Epub 2015 May 14. PMID:
25972154
Article Published Date
: Dec 31, 2014
Study Type
: Meta Analysis, Review
Additional Links
Substances
:
Ginger
,
Turmeric
Diseases
:
Chronic Pain
Pharmacological Actions
:
Analgesics
Additional Keywords
:
Natural Substances Versus Drugs
,
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
Problem Substances
:
Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
[+]
A triple antioxidant approach to the treatment of hepatitis C may be superior to traditional interferon and antiviral drug therapy.
Oct 15, 1999
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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
Additional Links
Substances
:
Alpha-Lipoic Acid
,
Milk Thistle
,
Selenium
Diseases
:
Hepatitis C
Additional Keywords
:
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
[+]
A black cohosh extract is equipotent to conjugated estrogens in reducing menopausal symptoms and bone markers, without adverse effects.
Mar 14, 2003
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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
Diseases
:
Menopausal Syndrome
,
Osteoporosis
Additional Keywords
:
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
[+]
A capsaicin 8% patch provided non-inferior pain relief to an optimized dose of pregabalin in peripheral neuropathic pain.
Nov 18, 2015
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Pubmed Data
: Eur J Pain. 2015 Nov 19. Epub 2015 Nov 19. PMID:
26581442
Article Published Date
: Nov 18, 2015
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Capsaicin
Diseases
:
Neuropathic Pain
,
Peripheral Neuropathies
Pharmacological Actions
:
Analgesics
Additional Keywords
:
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
[+]
A dietary supplement containing melatonin, l-tryptophan, vitamin B6, folic acid, vitamin B12, methionine and betaine, is superior to omeprazole in treating GERD.
Oct 01, 2006
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Pubmed Data
: J Pineal Res. 2006 Oct;41(3):195-200. PMID:
16948779
Article Published Date
: Oct 01, 2006
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Betaine
,
Folic Acid
,
Melatonin
,
Methionine
,
Tryptophan
,
Vitamin B-12
,
Vitamin B-6
Diseases
:
Gastroesophageal Reflux
Pharmacological Actions
:
Proton Pump Inhibitor
Additional Keywords
:
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
[+]
A formulation containing Frankincense and Turmeric extracts demonstrated a greater improvement in the treatment of OA than celecoxib.
Oct 31, 2013
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Pubmed Data
: Mol Med Rep. 2013 Nov ;8(5):1542-8. Epub 2013 Aug 29. PMID:
24002213
Article Published Date
: Oct 31, 2013
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Frankincense
,
Turmeric
Diseases
:
Osteoarthritis: Knee
Pharmacological Actions
:
Anti-Inflammatory Agents
,
Cyclooxygenase 2 Inhibitors
Additional Keywords
:
Plant Extracts
,
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
Problem Substances
:
Celecoxib
,
Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
[+]
A formulation of 0.5% propolis extract lip balm was found to be superior in the treatment of episodes of herpes labialis over 5% aciclovir cream.
Dec 31, 2017
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Pubmed Data
: Curr Ther Res Clin Exp. 2018 ;88:1-7. Epub 2017 Oct 14. PMID:
29276548
Article Published Date
: Dec 31, 2017
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Propolis: Bee
Diseases
:
Herpes Labialis
,
Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1
Pharmacological Actions
:
Antiviral Agents
Additional Keywords
:
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
[+]
A homeopathic ointment preparation compares favorably with 1% diclofenac gel for acute symptomatic treatment of tendinopathy.
Nov 01, 2005
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Pubmed Data
: Explore (NY). 2005 Nov;1(6):446-52. PMID:
16781589
Article Published Date
: Nov 01, 2005
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Homeopathic Medicine: Traumeel
Diseases
:
Tendinitis
,
Tendinopathy
,
Tendinosis
Therapeutic Actions
:
Homeopathic Treatment
Additional Keywords
:
Drug: Diclofenac
,
Natural Substances Versus Drugs
,
Plant Extracts
,
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
[+]
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.
Oct 01, 2009
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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
Additional Links
Substances
:
Mentha citrata
,
Neem
,
Sapindus
Diseases
:
Dysuria
,
Vaginal Discharge: Abnormal
Additional Keywords
:
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
[+]
A proprietary plant-based and homeopathic remedy is superior to conventional treatment in children with acute otitis media.
Feb 01, 2004
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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
Additional Links
Substances
:
Chamomile
,
Echinacea
,
Elderberry
,
Homeopathic Medicine: All
Diseases
:
Otitis media
Therapeutic Actions
:
Homeopathic Treatment
Pharmacological Actions
:
Anti-Bacterial Agents
Additional Keywords
:
Plant Extracts
,
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
[+]
Acupoint injection of Vit B12 has a superior therapeutic effect than the drug Carbamazepine in the treatment of trigeminal neuralgia.
Sep 01, 2007
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Pubmed Data
: Zhongguo Zhen Jiu. 2007 Sep;27(9):668-70. PMID:
17926620
Article Published Date
: Sep 01, 2007
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Vitamin B-12
Diseases
:
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Therapeutic Actions
:
Acupoint Injection
Additional Keywords
:
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
[+]
Acupuncture compares favorably to fluoxetine hcl (Prozac) in the treatment of depression, without the adverse side effects.
Jul 01, 2009
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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
Therapeutic Actions
:
Acupuncture
Additional Keywords
:
Prozac Alternatives
,
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
[+]
Acupuncture in combination with foot massage is superior to Alprazolam in the treatment of insomnia.
Oct 01, 2001
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Pubmed Data
: J Antimicrob Chemother. 2001 Oct;48(4):487-91. PMID:
18630537
Article Published Date
: Oct 01, 2001
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases
:
Insomnia
Therapeutic Actions
:
Acupuncture
,
Massage/Therapeutic Touch
Additional Keywords
:
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
[+]
Acupuncture is more effective than doubling the proton pump inhibitor dose in controlling GERD symptoms in patients who fail standard dose proton pump inhibitors.
Nov 15, 2007
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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
Additional Links
Diseases
:
Gastroesophageal Reflux
Additional Keywords
:
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
[+]
Acupuncture is more effective than the drug Motilium in treating gastroparesis.
Apr 01, 2007
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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
Therapeutic Actions
:
Acupuncture
Additional Keywords
:
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
[+]
Administration of vaginal royal jelly was effective in quality-of-life improvement of postmenopausal women.
Oct 31, 2016
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Pubmed Data
: Electron Physician. 2016 Nov ;8(11):3184-3192. Epub 2016 Nov 25. PMID:
28070251
Article Published Date
: Oct 31, 2016
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Royal Jelly
Diseases
:
Vaginal Atrophy
Additional Keywords
:
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
[+]
Ageratina pichinchensis was effective in therapeutic treatment in patients with minor recurrent aphthous stomatitis.
Jun 19, 2015
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Pubmed Data
: J Ethnopharmacol. 2015 Jun 20. Epub 2015 Jun 20. PMID:
26102552
Article Published Date
: Jun 19, 2015
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Ageratina
,
Daisy
Diseases
:
Stomatitis: Aphthous
Pharmacological Actions
:
Anti-Ulcer Agents
Additional Keywords
:
Plant Extracts
,
Significant Treatment Outcome
,
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
[+]
Aloe Vera gel is a beneficial treatment and cost effective for patients with chronic ulcers.
Apr 30, 2016
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Pubmed Data
: Iran J Med Sci. 2016 May ;41(3):S30. PMID:
27516663
Article Published Date
: Apr 30, 2016
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Aloe Vera
Diseases
:
Ulcers
Pharmacological Actions
:
Anti-Ulcer Agents
Additional Keywords
:
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
[+]
Although permethrin lotion is still effective for some people, coconut and anise spray can be a significantly more effective alternative treatment.
Jan 01, 2010
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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
,
Coconut Oil
Diseases
:
Head Lice
Additional Keywords
:
Natural Versus Synthetics
,
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
[+]
An herbal combination of saffron, celery seed and anise is more effective than the drug mefenamic acid (NSAID) in relieving menstrual pain.
Sep 01, 2009
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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
,
Celery seed
,
Saffron
Diseases
:
Dysmenorrhea
Additional Keywords
:
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
[+]
Apium graveolens and Trachyspermum copticom was more effective than omeprazole and placebo in reducing the symptoms in functional dyspepsia patients.
Oct 31, 2017
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Pubmed Data
: Avicenna J Phytomed. 2017 Nov-Dec;7(6):554-564. PMID:
29299438
Article Published Date
: Oct 31, 2017
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Celery
Diseases
:
Dyspepsia
Additional Keywords
:
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
[+]
Arnica is superior to steroids for reducing adverse effects, e.g. bruising, from rhinoplastic surgery.
Jul 01, 2007
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Pubmed Data
: Plast Reconstr Surg. 2007 Jul;120(1):271-4. PMID:
17572575
Article Published Date
: Jul 01, 2007
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Arnica
Diseases
:
Ecchymosis
,
Edema
Additional Keywords
:
Natural Substances Versus Drugs
,
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
[+]
Aromatherapy massage on the abdomen is superior to Tylenol for alleviating menstrual pain in high school girls.
Jan 01, 2012
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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
,
Menstrual Cramps
Therapeutic Actions
:
Aromatherapy
Additional Keywords
:
Drug: Tylenol
,
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
,
Therapeutic Action Superior to Drug Therapy
[+]
Bitter melon is superior to the drug rosiglitazone (Avandia) in type 2 diabetic patients.
May 01, 2009
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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
Diseases
:
Diabetes Mellitus: Type 2
Additional Keywords
:
Food as Medicine
,
Hall of Fame
,
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
[+]
Black cohosh compares favorably to fluoxetine in the treatment of postmenopausal symptoms.
Feb 28, 2007
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Pubmed Data
: Adv Ther. 2007 Mar-Apr;24(2):448-61. PMID:
17565936
Article Published Date
: Feb 28, 2007
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Black Cohosh
Diseases
:
Hot Flash
,
Menopausal Syndrome
Additional Keywords
:
Natural Substances Versus Drugs
,
Plant Extracts
,
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
Problem Substances
:
Fluoxetine (trade name Prozac)
[+]
Boswellia appears superior to mesalazine in safety and efficacy in the treatment of Crohn's disease.
Jan 01, 2001
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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
Diseases
:
Crohn's Disease
Additional Keywords
:
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
[+]
Caffeine is as effective as aminophylline, while it is superior to aminophylline regarding its overall safety.
Dec 31, 2017
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Pubmed Data
: Yakugaku Zasshi. 2018 ;138(2):237-242. PMID:
29386437
Article Published Date
: Dec 31, 2017
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Caffeine
Diseases
:
Apnea
Additional Keywords
:
Natural Substances Versus Drugs
,
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
[+]
Calendula vaginal cream appears to have been effective in the treatment of vaginal Candidiasis.
Nov 22, 2016
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Pubmed Data
: Women Health. 2016 Nov 23:1-16. Epub 2016 Nov 23. PMID:
27880086
Article Published Date
: Nov 22, 2016
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Marigold
Diseases
:
Candidiasis: Vulvovaginal
Pharmacological Actions
:
Antifungal Agents
Additional Keywords
:
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
[+]
Clinical efficacy of Manasamitra Vataka (an Ayurveda medication) on generalized anxiety disorder with comorbid generalized social phobia: a randomized controlled study.
May 31, 2012
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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
Diseases
:
Anxiety Disorders
Therapeutic Actions
:
Ayurvedic Medicine
Pharmacological Actions
:
Anxiolytic
Additional Keywords
:
Phytotherapy
,
Plant Extracts
,
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
Problem Substances
:
Benzodiazepines
,
Clonazepam
[+]
Comparison of the effectiveness of fennel and mefenamic acid on pain intensity in dysmenorrhoea.
Apr 30, 2006
Click here to read the entire abstract
Article Published Date
: Apr 30, 2006
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Fennel
Diseases
:
Dysmenorrhea
Additional Keywords
:
Phytotherapy
,
Plant Extracts
,
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
Problem Substances
:
Mefenamic acid
,
Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
[+]
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.
Sep 30, 2010
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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
Diseases
:
Burns: Severe
,
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
,
Wound Healing
Pharmacological Actions
:
Anti-Bacterial Agents
Additional Keywords
:
Reepithelialization
,
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
[+]
Consumption of Chamomile seems to be more effective than a drug in relieving the intensity of PMS associated symptomatic psychological pains.
Jan 31, 2014
Click here to read the entire abstract
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
Diseases
:
Premenopausal Disorders
,
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
,
Premenstrual syndrome
Additional Keywords
:
Natural Substances Versus Chemicals
,
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
[+]
Curcumin is safe and efficacious in treating major depressive disorder.
Jul 05, 2013
Click here to read the entire abstract
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
Diseases
:
Depression
Pharmacological Actions
:
Antidepressive Agents
Additional Keywords
:
Drug: Fluoxetine
,
Natural Substances Versus Drugs
,
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
[+]
Curcumin treatment is safe and superior to drug therapy in patients with active RA.
Oct 31, 2012
Click here to read the entire abstract
Article Published Date
: Oct 31, 2012
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Curcumin
Diseases
:
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Additional Keywords
:
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
Problem Substances
:
Diclofenac
[+]
Desiccated thyroid extract compares favorably with levothyroxine in the treatment of hypothyroidism.
Apr 30, 2013
Click here to read the entire abstract
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
Diseases
:
Hypothyroidism
Additional Keywords
:
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
Problem Substances
:
Levothyroxine
[+]
Dessicated thyroid (Armour) has been associated with superior clinical outcomes compared to levothyroxine in the treatment of hypothyroidism.
Jun 01, 2004
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Pubmed Data
: Altern Med Rev. 2004 Jun;9(2):157-79. PMID:
15253676
Article Published Date
: Jun 01, 2004
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Thyroid Extract
Diseases
:
Hypothyroidism
Additional Keywords
:
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
Problem Substances
:
Levothyroxine
[+]
Echinacea solution was more effective in decreasing the oral microbial flora of patients in the intensive care unit.
Oct 31, 2017
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Pubmed Data
: Iran J Nurs Midwifery Res. 2017 Nov-Dec;22(6):481-485. PMID:
29184589
Article Published Date
: Oct 31, 2017
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Echinacea
Diseases
:
Pneumonia: Ventilator-associated
Pharmacological Actions
:
Antimicrobial
Additional Keywords
:
Antimicrobial
,
Echinacea
,
Pneumonia: Ventilator-associated
,
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
[+]
Echinaforce Hotdrink is as effective as oseltamivir in the early treatment of confirmed influenza virus infections with a reduced risk of complications and adverse events.
Nov 30, 2015
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Pubmed Data
: Curr Ther Res Clin Exp. 2015 Dec ;77:66-72. Epub 2015 Apr 20. PMID:
26265958
Article Published Date
: Nov 30, 2015
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Echinacea
Diseases
:
Influenza
Pharmacological Actions
:
Antiviral Agents
Additional Keywords
:
Risk Reduction
,
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
Problem Substances
:
Oseltamivir (trade name Tamiflu)
[+]
Effects of Allium sativum (Garlic) on systolic and diastolic blood pressure in patients with essential hypertension.
Aug 31, 2013
Click here to read the entire abstract
Pubmed Data
: Pak J Pharm Sci. 2013 Sep ;26(5):859-63. PMID:
24035939
Article Published Date
: Aug 31, 2013
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Garlic
Diseases
:
Blood Pressure: High
Pharmacological Actions
:
Antihypertensive Agents
Additional Keywords
:
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
[+]
Efficacy and safety of Curcuma domestica extracts compared with ibuprofen in patients with knee osteoarthritis: a multicenter study.
Dec 31, 2013
Click here to read the entire abstract
Pubmed Data
: Clin Interv Aging. 2014 ;9:451-8. Epub 2014 Mar 20. PMID:
24672232
Article Published Date
: Dec 31, 2013
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Curcumin
,
Turmeric
Diseases
:
Osteoarthritis: Knee
Pharmacological Actions
:
anti-inflammatory
Additional Keywords
:
Ibuprofen
,
Ibuprofen Alternatives
,
Natural Substances Versus Drugs
,
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
Problem Substances
:
Ibuprofen
[+]
Electroacupuncture is superior to fluoxetine (Prozac) in improving the TH1/TH2 cytokine ratios in depressed patients.
Sep 01, 2009
Click here to read the entire abstract
Pubmed Data
: Pharmacopsychiatry. 2009 Sep;42(5):182-8. Epub 2009 Sep 1. PMID:
19724980
Article Published Date
: Sep 01, 2009
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases
:
Depression
,
Immune Dysregulation: TH1/TH2 imbalance
Therapeutic Actions
:
Electroacupuncture
Additional Keywords
:
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
[+]
Fig fruit extract can be used instead of low potent corticosteroid in mild to moderate cases of atopic dermatitis.
Nov 30, 2017
Click here to read the entire abstract
Pubmed Data
: Complement Ther Med. 2017 Dec ;35:85-91. Epub 2017 Oct 13. PMID:
29154073
Article Published Date
: Nov 30, 2017
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Fig
Diseases
:
Atopic Dermatitis
Additional Keywords
:
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
[+]
Garlic could be a suitable alternative for metronidazole in treatment of BV in those interested in herbal medicines or those affected by side effects of metronidazole.
Jun 30, 2014
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Pubmed Data
: Iran Red Crescent Med J. 2014 Jul ;16(7):e19118. Epub 2014 Jul 5. PMID:
25237588
Article Published Date
: Jun 30, 2014
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Garlic
Diseases
:
Bacterial Vaginosis
Pharmacological Actions
:
Anti-Bacterial Agents
Additional Keywords
:
Significant Treatment Outcome
,
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
[+]
Garlic seems safer clinically and as effective as d-penicillamine for removing lead from the body.
Apr 30, 2012
Click here to read the entire abstract
Pubmed Data
: Basic Clin Pharmacol Toxicol. 2012 May ;110(5):476-81. Epub 2011 Dec 29. PMID:
22151785
Article Published Date
: Apr 30, 2012
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Garlic
Diseases
:
Lead Poisoning
Pharmacological Actions
:
Antioxidants
,
Chelating Agents
,
Detoxifier
Additional Keywords
:
Plant Extracts
,
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
Problem Substances
:
Lead
[+]
Ginger compares favorably to the drug sumatriptan for migraine headaches, but with lower side effects.
May 08, 2013
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Pubmed Data
: Phytother Res. 2013 May 9. Epub 2013 May 9. PMID:
23657930#
Article Published Date
: May 08, 2013
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Ginger
Diseases
:
Migraines
Additional Keywords
:
Natural Substances Versus Drugs
,
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
[+]
Ginkgo biloba is as effective as the drug donepezil (Aricept) in improving symptoms of Alzheimers, but with less side effects.
Mar 01, 2009
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Pubmed Data
: Aging Ment Health. 2009 Mar;13(2):183-90. PMID:
19347685
Article Published Date
: Mar 01, 2009
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Ginkgo biloba
Diseases
:
Alzheimer's Disease
Additional Keywords
:
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
[+]
Grapefruit seeds are effective in treating urinary tract infections.
Apr 01, 2005
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Pubmed Data
: J Altern Complement Med. 2005 Apr;11(2):369-71. PMID:
15865506
Article Published Date
: Apr 01, 2005
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Grapefruit Seed Extract
Diseases
:
Bacterial Infections: Resistance/Biofilm Formation
,
Urinary Tract Infections
Additional Keywords
:
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
[+]
Green tea mouth rinse resulted in significant reduction of colony number of salivary Streptococcus mutans and Lactobacillus which is comparable with sodium fluoride mouth rinse.
Nov 30, 2011
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Article Publish Status
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Pubmed Data
: Dent Res J (Isfahan). 2011 Dec ;8(Suppl 1):S58-63. PMID:
23372597
Article Published Date
: Nov 30, 2011
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Green Tea
Diseases
:
Dental Caries
,
Dental Plaque
Pharmacological Actions
:
Anti-Bacterial Agents
Additional Keywords
:
Mouthwash
,
Natural Substances Versus Chemicals
,
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
Problem Substances
:
Sodium Fluoride
[+]
Guggul extract is as at least as effective as tetracycline in treating nodulocystic acne.
Oct 01, 1994
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Pubmed Data
: J Dermatol. 1994 Oct;21(10):729-31. PMID:
7798429
Article Published Date
: Oct 01, 1994
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Guggul
Diseases
:
Acne
Additional Keywords
:
Natural Substances Versus Drugs
,
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
[+]
High-dose senna compares favorably with conventional polyethylene glycol-electrolyte lavage solution for outpatient colonoscopy preparation.
Dec 01, 2005
Click here to read the entire abstract
Pubmed Data
: Am J Gastroenterol. 2005 Dec;100(12):2674-80. PMID:
16393219
Article Published Date
: Dec 01, 2005
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Senna
Diseases
:
Constipation
Pharmacological Actions
:
Laxative
Additional Keywords
:
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
[+]
Hirudin, a compound extracted from the saliva of medicinal leaches, is superior to the drug dipyridamole in treating immunoglobulin A nephropathy.
Mar 01, 2008
Click here to read the entire abstract
Pubmed Data
: Zhong Xi Yi Jie He Xue Bao. 2008 Mar;6(3):253-7. PMID:
18334143
Article Published Date
: Mar 01, 2008
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Hirudin (from Medicinal Leaches)
Diseases
:
IgA Nephropathy
Additional Keywords
:
Drug: Dipyridamole
,
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
[+]
Holy basil was found to be equally effective in reducing periodontal indices as chlorhexidine yet with no side effects.
Mar 31, 2014
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Article Publish Status
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Pubmed Data
: J Ayurveda Integr Med. 2014 Apr ;5(2):109-16. PMID:
24948862
Article Published Date
: Mar 31, 2014
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Holy Basil
Diseases
:
Dental Caries
,
Dental Plaque
,
Periodontal Diseases
Pharmacological Actions
:
anti-inflammatory
Additional Keywords
:
Mouthwash
,
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
[+]
Homeopathic calendula is effective and superior to the drug trolamine in the treatment of irradiation-induced dermatitis for breast cancer.
Apr 15, 2004
Click here to read the entire abstract
Pubmed Data
: J Clin Oncol. 2004 Apr 15;22(8):1447-53. PMID:
15084618
Article Published Date
: Apr 15, 2004
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Marigold
Diseases
:
Radiation Induced Illness
,
Radiation Induced Illness: Dermatitis
Therapeutic Actions
:
Homeopathic Treatment
Additional Keywords
:
Hall of Fame
,
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
[+]
Honey is superior to dextromethorphan in treating nocturnal cough for coughing children.
Nov 30, 2007
Click here to read the entire abstract
Pubmed Data
: Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. 2007 Dec ;161(12):1140-6. PMID:
18056558
Article Published Date
: Nov 30, 2007
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Honey
Diseases
:
Persistent
,
Upper Respiratory Infections
Pharmacological Actions
:
Antitussive Agents
Additional Keywords
:
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
Problem Substances
:
Dextromethorphan
[+]
Honey plus coffee beats prednisone in treating symptoms of persistent, post-infectitious cough.
Aug 31, 2013
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Article Publish Status
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Article Published Date
: Aug 31, 2013
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Coffee
,
Honey
Diseases
:
Cough
Additional Keywords
:
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
Problem Substances
:
Prednisone
[+]
Hypericum extract is superior to fluoxetine in treating depressed patients.
May 31, 2005
Click here to read the entire abstract
Pubmed Data
: Int J Neuropsychopharmacol. 2005 Jun ;8(2):215-21. Epub 2004 Sep 30. PMID:
15458612
Article Published Date
: May 31, 2005
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
St. John's Wort
Diseases
:
Depression
Therapeutic Actions
:
Placebo Effect
Pharmacological Actions
:
Antidepressive Agents
Additional Keywords
:
Phytotherapy
,
Plant Extracts
,
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
Problem Substances
:
Fluoxetine (trade name Prozac)
[+]
Hypericum perforatum compares favorable to fluoxetine in the treatment of mild to moderate depression.
Feb 28, 2006
Click here to read the entire abstract
Pubmed Data
: Rev Bras Psiquiatr. 2006 Mar ;28(1):29-32. Epub 2006 Mar 24. PMID:
16612487
Article Published Date
: Feb 28, 2006
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
St. John's Wort
Diseases
:
Depression
Additional Keywords
:
Natural Substances Versus Drugs
,
Phytotherapy
,
Plant Extracts
,
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
Problem Substances
:
Fluoxetine (trade name Prozac)
[+]
Hypericum perforatum compares favorable to fluoxetine in the treatment of mild to moderate depression.
Feb 28, 2006
Click here to read the entire abstract
Pubmed Data
: Rev Bras Psiquiatr. 2006 Mar ;28(1):29-32. Epub 2006 Mar 24. PMID:
16612487
Article Published Date
: Feb 28, 2006
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
St. John's Wort
Diseases
:
Depression
Additional Keywords
:
Natural Substances Versus Drugs
,
Phytotherapy
,
Plant Extracts
,
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
Problem Substances
:
Fluoxetine (trade name Prozac)
[+]
In this comparative study, homoeopathic remedies against conventional treatments, the homoeopathic remedies had lower free of recurrence rates.
Jun 30, 1997
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Pubmed Data
: Int J Clin Pharmacol Ther. 1997 Jul ;35(7):296-301. PMID:
9247843
Article Published Date
: Jun 30, 1997
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Homeopathic Medicine: All
Diseases
:
Otitis media
Pharmacological Actions
:
Analgesics
,
Anti-Bacterial Agents
Additional Keywords
:
Homeopathic Vs. Conventional Treatment
,
Natural Substances Versus Drugs
,
Significant Treatment Outcome
,
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
Problem Substances
:
Antibiotics
[+]
Kava was judged to be well-tolerated and as effective as Buspirone and Opipramol in the acute treatment of out-patients suffering from Generalized Anxiety Disorder.
Jan 01, 2003
Click here to read the entire abstract
Pubmed Data
: Phytomedicine. 2003;10 Suppl 4:38-49. PMID:
12807341
Article Published Date
: Jan 01, 2003
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Kava Kava
Diseases
:
Anxiety Disorders
Additional Keywords
:
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
[+]
L-carnitine lowers lipoprotein (a) serum levels in patients with type 2 diabetes, whereas simvastatin increases them.
Oct 01, 2006
Click here to read the entire abstract
Pubmed Data
: Atherosclerosis. 2006 Oct;188(2):455-61. Epub 2005 Dec 27. PMID:
16384561
Article Published Date
: Oct 01, 2006
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Carnitine
Diseases
:
Diabetes: Cardiovascular Illness
,
High Cholesterol: Lipoprotein (a)
Additional Keywords
:
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
[+]
Lactobacillus is superior to Mesalazine in the long-term remission of symptomatic uncomplicated diverticular disease of the colon.
May 01, 2008
Click here to read the entire abstract
Pubmed Data
: Hepatogastroenterology. 2008 May-Jun;55(84):916-20. PMID:
18705297
Article Published Date
: May 01, 2008
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Lactobacillus casei
Diseases
:
Diverticular Disease
,
Diverticulitis
,
Diverticulosis
Additional Keywords
:
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
[+]
Light therapy is as effective as fluoxetine (Prozac) in treating seasonal affective disorder, with fewer adverse effects.
May 01, 2006
Click here to read the entire abstract
Pubmed Data
: Am J Psychiatry. 2006 May;163(5):805-12. PMID:
16648320
Article Published Date
: May 01, 2006
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases
:
Seasonal Affective Disorder
Therapeutic Actions
:
Light Therapy
Additional Keywords
:
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
[+]
Lipid garlic extract is effective and a safe modality with good cure rates for treatment of recalcitrant multiple common warts.
Aug 31, 2014
Click here to read the entire abstract
Pubmed Data
: Dermatol Ther. 2014 Sep-Oct;27(5):272-7. Epub 2014 Jun 9. PMID:
24910383
Article Published Date
: Aug 31, 2014
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Garlic: Aged
Diseases
:
Warts: Common
Pharmacological Actions
:
Dermatologic Agents
,
Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) Alpha Inhibitor
Additional Keywords
:
Plant Extracts
,
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
[+]
Manuka honey is superior to standard hydrogel therapy in the treatment of sloughy venous ulcers.
Feb 01, 2009
Click here to read the entire abstract
Pubmed Data
: J Clin Nurs. 2009 Feb;18(3):466-74. Epub 2008 Aug 23. PMID:
18752540
Article Published Date
: Feb 01, 2009
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Manuka Honey
Diseases
:
Venous Ulcer
Additional Keywords
:
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
[+]
Mao-to, a Japanese herbal medicine, is more effective than Oseltamivir in controlling fever due to type A influenza infection in children.
Feb 01, 2007
Click here to read the entire abstract
Pubmed Data
: Phytomedicine. 2007 Feb;14(2-3):96-101. Epub 2006 Dec 1. PMID:
17141491
Article Published Date
: Feb 01, 2007
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Japanese Herbal Formula: Mao-to
Diseases
:
Fever
,
Influenza A
Additional Keywords
:
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
[+]
Melatonin was superior to amitriptyline in the percentage of patients with a greater than 50% reduction in migraine frequency.
May 09, 2016
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Article Publish Status
: This is a free article.
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Pubmed Data
: J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry. 2016 May 10. Epub 2016 May 10. PMID:
27165014
Article Published Date
: May 09, 2016
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Melatonin
Diseases
:
Headache: Migraine
Pharmacological Actions
:
Prophylactic Agents
Additional Keywords
:
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
Problem Substances
:
Antidepressants
[+]
Mistletoe extract is superior to gemcitabine in patients with inoperable locally advanced pancreatic cancer.
May 01, 2005
Click here to read the entire abstract
Pubmed Data
: Anticancer Res. 2005 May-Jun;25(3B):1969-75. PMID:
16158932
Article Published Date
: May 01, 2005
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Mistletoe
Diseases
:
Pancreatic Cancer
Additional Keywords
:
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
[+]
Neurexan might be an effective and well-tolerated alternative to conventional valerian-based therapies for the treatment of mild to moderate insomnia.
Dec 31, 2007
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Article Publish Status
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Pubmed Data
: ScientificWorldJournal. 2008 ;8:411-20. Epub 2008 Apr 20. PMID:
18454251
Article Published Date
: Dec 31, 2007
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Homeopathic Medicine: All
Diseases
:
Insomnia
Additional Keywords
:
Homeopathic Vs. Conventional Treatment
,
Phytotherapy
,
Plant Extracts
,
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
[+]
Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NADH) compares favorably to conventional therapy for chronic fatigue syndrome.
Jun 01, 2004
Click here to read the entire abstract
Pubmed Data
: P R Health Sci J. 2004 Jun;23(2):89-93. PMID:
15377055
Article Published Date
: Jun 01, 2004
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NADH)
Diseases
:
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Additional Keywords
:
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
[+]
Patients and their physicians recorded significant improvements from homeopathic treatments leading to many previously prescribed drugs been discontinued.
Dec 31, 2003
Click here to read the entire abstract
Pubmed Data
: Homeopathy. 2004 Jan ;93(1):3-11. PMID:
14960096
Article Published Date
: Dec 31, 2003
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Homeopathic Medicine: All
Diseases
:
Respiratory Infections
Additional Keywords
:
Homeopathic Vs. Conventional Treatment
,
Significant Treatment Outcome
,
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
Problem Substances
:
Antibiotics
[+]
Policosanol is more effective than pravastatin on improving blood lipid profiles, platelet aggregation and endothelemia in older patients with type II hypercholesterolemia and high coronary risk.
Jan 01, 2003
Click here to read the entire abstract
Pubmed Data
: Zhong Yao Cai. 2003 Jan;26(1):31-2. PMID:
10939028
Article Published Date
: Jan 01, 2003
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Policosanol
Diseases
:
High Cholesterol
,
Hypercholesterolemia
Additional Keywords
:
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
[+]
Policosanol is superior to Lipitor (atorvastatin) in improving blood lipid profiles and inhibiting platelet aggregation.
Jan 01, 2003
Click here to read the entire abstract
Pubmed Data
: Clin Drug Investig. 2003;23(10):639-50. PMID:
17535079
Article Published Date
: Jan 01, 2003
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Policosanol
Diseases
:
Clotting
,
Dyslipidemias
,
Thrombosis
Pharmacological Actions
:
Anti-Platelet
Additional Keywords
:
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
[+]
Policosanol is superior to lovastatin and simvastatin in positively modulating blood lipid profiles.
Mar 01, 1999
Click here to read the entire abstract
Pubmed Data
: Rev Med Chil. 1999 Mar;127(3):286-94. PMID:
10436712
Article Published Date
: Mar 01, 1999
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Policosanol
Diseases
:
Cholesterol: LDL/HDL ratio
,
Hypercholesterolemia
Pharmacological Actions
:
Anticholesteremic Agents
Additional Keywords
:
Drug: Lovastatin
,
Drug: Simvastatin
,
Statin Alternatives
,
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
[+]
Policosanol is superior to lovastatin in patients with intermittent claudication.
Jan 01, 2003
Click here to read the entire abstract
Pubmed Data
: Angiology. 2003 Jan;54(1):25-38. PMID:
12593493
Article Published Date
: Jan 01, 2003
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Policosanol
Diseases
:
Intermittent Claudication
Additional Keywords
:
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
[+]
Policosanol is superior to the drug besfibrate in lowering blood lipids.
Jan 01, 2000
Click here to read the entire abstract
Pubmed Data
: Ter Arkh. 2000;72(12):7-10. PMID:
11201841
Article Published Date
: Jan 01, 2000
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Policosanol
Diseases
:
Hyperlipidemia
Additional Keywords
:
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
[+]
Policosanol is superior to ticlopidine in patients with intermittent claudication.
Jul 01, 2004
Click here to read the entire abstract
Pubmed Data
: Angiology. 2004 Jul-Aug;55(4):361-71. PMID:
15258682
Article Published Date
: Jul 01, 2004
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Policosanol
Diseases
:
Intermittent Claudication
Additional Keywords
:
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
[+]
Probiotic strains from breast milk are superior to antibiotics in the treatment of infectious mastitits.
Jun 15, 2010
Click here to read the entire abstract
Pubmed Data
: Clin Infect Dis. 2010 Jun 15 ;50(12):1551-8. PMID:
20455694
Article Published Date
: Jun 15, 2010
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Breast Milk
,
Lactobacillus fermentum
,
Lactobacillus probiotics
,
Lactobacillus salivarius
,
Probiotics
Diseases
:
Infection: Antibiotic Resistant
,
Lactation Disorders
,
Mastitis
Pharmacological Actions
:
Anti-Bacterial Agents
Additional Keywords
:
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
[+]
Propolis is effective against Denture stomatitis.
Aug 11, 2008
Click here to read the entire abstract
Pubmed Data
: Phytother Res. 2008 Aug 11. [Epub ahead of print] PMID:
18696746
Article Published Date
: Aug 11, 2008
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Bee Propolis
Diseases
:
Denture Stomatitis
Additional Keywords
:
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
[+]
Propolis is superior to the drug acyclovir in the treatment of genital herpes.
Mar 01, 2000
Click here to read the entire abstract
Pubmed Data
: Phytomedicine. 2000 Mar;7(1):1-6. PMID:
10782483
Article Published Date
: Mar 01, 2000
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Bee Propolis
Diseases
:
Herpes Genitalis
Pharmacological Actions
:
Antiviral Agents
Additional Keywords
:
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
[+]
Propolis is the most effective in reducing plaque from baseline to 24 h followed by Colgate total and Miswak toothpaste.
Jun 30, 2015
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Pubmed Data
: J Nat Sci Biol Med. 2015 Jul-Dec;6(2):364-8. PMID:
26283831
Article Published Date
: Jun 30, 2015
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Propolis: Bee
Diseases
:
Dental Plaque
Additional Keywords
:
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
[+]
Psyllium reduced fecal incontinent episodes and improved symptom severity and quality of life with less adverse effects than Loperamide.
Sep 30, 2015
Click here to read the entire abstract
Pubmed Data
: Dis Colon Rectum. 2015 Oct ;58(10):983-93. PMID:
26347971
Article Published Date
: Sep 30, 2015
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Psyllium
Diseases
:
Incontinence: Fecal
Pharmacological Actions
:
Gastrointestinal Agents
Additional Keywords
:
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
[+]
Pycnogenol reduces smoking-induced platelet aggregation as effectively as aspirin, with longer duration of action and with far less prolongation of bleeding time.
Aug 15, 1999
Click here to read the entire abstract
Pubmed Data
: Thromb Res. 1999 Aug 15;95(4):155-61. PMID:
10498385
Article Published Date
: Aug 15, 1999
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Pine Bark Extract
Diseases
:
Smoking: Cardiovascular Disease
Additional Keywords
:
Aspirin Alternatives
,
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
[+]
Rehmannia appears to be effective than the drug stanozolol in accelerating symptom remission in patients with Chronic Aplastic Anemia.
Dec 07, 2009
Click here to read the entire abstract
Pubmed Data
: Ugeskr Laeger. 2009 Dec 7;171(50):3690-3. PMID:
11477910
Article Published Date
: Dec 07, 2009
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Rehmannia
Diseases
:
Aplastic Anemia
Additional Keywords
:
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
[+]
Saffron capsules showed the same antidepressant efficacy compared with fluoxetine in patients with a prior history of PCI who were suffering from depression.
Jan 31, 2014
Click here to read the entire abstract
Pubmed Data
: J Affect Disord. 2014 Feb ;155:216-22. Epub 2013 Nov 16. PMID:
24289892
Article Published Date
: Jan 31, 2014
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Saffron
Diseases
:
Depression
,
Depressive Disorder
Pharmacological Actions
:
Antidepressive Agents
Additional Keywords
:
Natural Substances Versus Drugs
,
Phytotherapy
,
Plant Extracts
,
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
Problem Substances
:
Fluoxetine (trade name Prozac)
[+]
Sam-e works as good as Piroxicam, but sustained clinical improvement longer.
Nov 20, 1987
Click here to read the entire abstract
Pubmed Data
: Am J Med. 1987 Nov 20;83(5A):72-7. PMID:
3318443
Article Published Date
: Nov 20, 1987
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
SAMe (S-adenosylmethionine)
Diseases
:
Osteoarthritis
Additional Keywords
:
Natural Substances Versus Drugs
,
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
[+]
Sam-e works like NSAIDs against inflammation in osteoarthritis, but is more tolerable.
Nov 20, 1987
Click here to read the entire abstract
Pubmed Data
: Am J Med. 1987 Nov 20;83(5A):60-5. PMID:
3318441
Article Published Date
: Nov 20, 1987
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
SAMe (S-adenosylmethionine)
Diseases
:
Osteoarthritis
Additional Keywords
:
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
[+]
Saw palmetto inhibits 5-alpha reducatase activity in prostate cancer cell lines without interfering with PSA expression as is the case for pharmaceutical 5-alpha reductase inhibitors.
Dec 01, 2006
Click here to read the entire abstract
Pubmed Data
: Clin Nutr. 2006 Dec;25(6):923-38. Epub 2006 May 11. PMID:
15543614
Article Published Date
: Dec 01, 2006
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Saw Palmetto
Diseases
:
Prostate Cancer
Pharmacological Actions
:
5-alpha reductase inhibitor
Additional Keywords
:
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
[+]
Silymarin has anti-inflammatory activity superior to the drugs piroxicam and meloxicam in the treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee.
Mar 10, 2010
Click here to read the entire abstract
Pubmed Data
: J Proteomics. 2010 Mar 10;73(5):951-64. Epub 2010 Jan 4. PMID:
19139781
Article Published Date
: Mar 10, 2010
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Milk Thistle
Diseases
:
Osteoarthritis
,
Osteoarthritis: Knee
Pharmacological Actions
:
Interleukin-1 alpha downregulation
,
Interleukin-8 downregulation
Additional Keywords
:
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
[+]
Solanum chrysotrichum is effective and well-tolerated in the local treatment of Pityriasis capitis infection of the scalp.
Jun 01, 2004
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Pubmed Data
: Planta Med. 2004 Jun;70(6):483-8. PMID:
15241887
Article Published Date
: Jun 01, 2004
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Solanum chrysotrichum
Diseases
:
Dandruff
,
Pityriasis
,
Seborrheic Dermatitis
Additional Keywords
:
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
[+]
Solanum chrysotrichum is superior to 2% ketoconazole in the treatment of Athlete's foot.
May 01, 2003
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Pubmed Data
: Planta Med. 2003 May;69(5):390-5. PMID:
12802717
Article Published Date
: May 01, 2003
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Solanum chrysotrichum
Diseases
:
Athlete's foot
,
Tinea Pedis
Additional Keywords
:
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
[+]
St John's wort was significantly more effective than fluoxetine and showed a trend toward superiority over placebo
Sep 30, 2005
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Pubmed Data
: J Clin Psychopharmacol. 2005 Oct ;25(5):441-7. PMID:
16160619
Article Published Date
: Sep 30, 2005
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
St. John's Wort
Diseases
:
Depression
Pharmacological Actions
:
Antidepressive Agents
Additional Keywords
:
Phytotherapy
,
Plant Extracts
,
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
Problem Substances
:
Fluoxetine (trade name Prozac)
[+]
Taking cumin cyminum L. for eight weeks among overweight subjects had the same effects of orlistat120 on weight and BMI but with beneficial effects on insulin metabolism.
Mar 02, 2015
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Pubmed Data
: Ann Nutr Metab. 2015 Mar 3 ;66(2-3):117-124. Epub 2015 Mar 3. PMID:
25766448
Article Published Date
: Mar 02, 2015
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Cumin
Diseases
:
Obesity
,
Oxidative Stress
Therapeutic Actions
:
Weight Reduction
Pharmacological Actions
:
Antioxidants
,
Insulin Down-Regulation
Additional Keywords
:
Natural Substances Versus Drugs
,
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
[+]
Tea tree is an effective therapy for fluconazole-refractory oropharyngeal candidiasis.
Sep 01, 2002
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Pubmed Data
: HIV Clin Trials. 2002 Sep-Oct;3(5):379-85. PMID:
12407487
Article Published Date
: Sep 01, 2002
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Tea Tree
Diseases
:
AIDS
,
Candidiasis
,
Fungal Infection
,
HIV: Opportunist Infection.
,
HIV Infections
Pharmacological Actions
:
Antifungal Agents
Additional Keywords
:
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
[+]
Tea tree topical preparations are superior to standard topical regimen for the clearance of MRSA colonization.
Apr 01, 2004
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Pubmed Data
: J Hosp Infect. 2004 Apr;56(4):283-6. PMID:
15066738
Article Published Date
: Apr 01, 2004
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Tea Tree
Diseases
:
MRSA
,
Staphylococcus aureus: Methicillin-resistant (MRSA)
Additional Keywords
:
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
[+]
The amino acid tyrosine is superior to synthetic T4/T3 combination in reducing TSH and improving mood in winter, whereas the T4/T3 combination worsens mood in the summer with no improvement in winter.
Jan 01, 2004
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Pubmed Data
: South Med J. 2004 Jan;97(1):30-4. PMID:
18274206
Article Published Date
: Jan 01, 2004
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Tyrosine
Additional Keywords
:
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
[+]
The anti-inflammatory potential of topical curcumin was similar to chlorhexidine-metronidazole but superior to chlorhexidine in affecting IL-1β and CCL28 levels.
Jul 28, 2015
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Pubmed Data
: Aust Dent J. 2015 Jul 29. Epub 2015 Jul 29. PMID:
26219195
Article Published Date
: Jul 28, 2015
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Curcumin
Diseases
:
Gingivitis
,
Inflammation
Pharmacological Actions
:
Anti-Inflammatory Agents
Additional Keywords
:
Natural Substances Versus Drugs
,
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
[+]
The Ayurvedic herb Kulattha is superior to potassium citrate in treating kidney calcification disease.
May 01, 2010
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Pubmed Data
: J Assoc Physicians India. 2010 May;58:286-9. PMID:
21117346
Article Published Date
: May 01, 2010
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Ayurvedic Medicine: Kulattha
Diseases
:
Kidney Calculi
,
Kidney Stones
Pharmacological Actions
:
Antiurolithiatic
Additional Keywords
:
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
[+]
The effectiveness of 0.5% C. sinensis extract was more compared to 0.05% sodium fluoride and 0.2% chlorhexidine gluconate mouth rinses.
Apr 30, 2015
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Pubmed Data
: J Int Soc Prev Community Dent. 2015 May-Jun;5(3):218-26. PMID:
26236682
Article Published Date
: Apr 30, 2015
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Green Tea
Diseases
:
Dental Caries
,
Dental Caries: Children
,
Dental Plaque
,
Gingivitis
Pharmacological Actions
:
Anti-Bacterial Agents
Additional Keywords
:
Natural Substances Versus Drugs
,
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
Problem Substances
:
Chlorhexidine gluconate
,
Sodium Fluoride
[+]
The mushroom Grifola umbellata is superior to mitomycin C in preventing postoperative recurrence of bladder cancer.
Sep 05, 2007
Click here to read the entire abstract
Pubmed Data
: J Agric Food Chem. 2007 Sep 5;55(18):7609-14. Epub 2007 Aug 7. PMID:
11829890
Article Published Date
: Sep 05, 2007
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Grifola umbellata Mushroom
Diseases
:
Bladder Cancer
Additional Keywords
:
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
[+]
The results of this study indicate that Individualized homeopathic treatment is comparable to fluoxetine in peri- and posmenopausal women and improves menopausal symptoms.
Dec 31, 2014
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Article Publish Status
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Pubmed Data
: PLoS One. 2015 ;10(3):e0118440. Epub 2015 Mar 13. PMID:
25768800
Article Published Date
: Dec 31, 2014
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Homeopathic Medicine: All
Diseases
:
Depression
,
Menopausal Syndrome
,
Perimenopausal Syndrome
Pharmacological Actions
:
Antidepressive Agents
Additional Keywords
:
Homeopathic Vs. Conventional Treatment
,
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
[+]
Theophylline is a safe and more effective pain treatment for Post-dural puncture headaches than acetaminophen.
Sep 30, 2013
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Pubmed Data
: Middle East J Anesthesiol. 2013 Oct ;22(3):289-92. PMID:
24649785
Article Published Date
: Sep 30, 2013
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Theophylline
Pharmacological Actions
:
Analgesics: Non-Narcotic
Additional Keywords
:
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
Anti Therapeutic Actions
:
Regional Anesthesia: Spinal
Problem Substances
:
Acetaminophen
[+]
These data suggest that palmitoylethanolamide is effective in treating temporomandibular joint inflammatory pain.
Dec 31, 2011
Click here to read the entire abstract
Pubmed Data
: J Orofac Pain. 2012 ;26(2):99-104. PMID:
22558609
Article Published Date
: Dec 31, 2011
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Palmitoylethanolamide
Diseases
:
Inflammation
,
Osteoarthritis
Pharmacological Actions
:
Anti-Inflammatory Agents
Additional Keywords
:
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
Problem Substances
:
Ibuprofen
[+]
Topical application of clove oil cream has significant beneficial effects in the patients with chronic anal fissure.
Jul 01, 2007
Click here to read the entire abstract
Pubmed Data
: Colorectal Dis. 2007 Jul;9(6):549-52. PMID:
17573751
Article Published Date
: Jul 01, 2007
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Clove
Diseases
:
Anal Fissure
Additional Keywords
:
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
[+]
Topical honey is superior to acyclovir in treating recurrent herpes simplex lesions.
Aug 01, 2004
Click here to read the entire abstract
Pubmed Data
: Med Sci Monit. 2004 Aug;10(8):MT94-8. Epub 2004 Jul 23. PMID:
15278008
Article Published Date
: Aug 01, 2004
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Honey
Diseases
:
Herpes family viruses
,
Herpes Genitalis
,
Herpes Labialis
Additional Keywords
:
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
[+]
Treatments of policosanol, not aspirin, significantly increased walking distances in patients with intermittent claudication.
Jun 01, 2008
Click here to read the entire abstract
Pubmed Data
: Angiology. 2008 Jun-Jul;59(3):269-77. Epub 2008 Apr 2. PMID:
18388038
Article Published Date
: Jun 01, 2008
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Policosanol
Diseases
:
Intermittent Claudication
Additional Keywords
:
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
[+]
Tripterygium wilfordii Hook F was well tolerated and prolonged remission in patients with Crohn's disease.
Oct 31, 2015
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Pubmed Data
: Am J Med Sci. 2015 Nov ;350(5):345-51. PMID:
26473333
Article Published Date
: Oct 31, 2015
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Tripterygium wilfordii
Diseases
:
Crohn's Disease
Additional Keywords
:
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
[+]
Tripterygium wilfordii is superior to sulfasalazine in treating rheumatoid arthritis.
Aug 18, 2009
Click here to read the entire abstract
Pubmed Data
: Ann Intern Med. 2009 Aug 18;151(4):229-40, W49-51. PMID:
19687490
Article Published Date
: Aug 18, 2009
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Tripterygium wilfordii
Diseases
:
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Additional Keywords
:
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
[+]
Use of 15% azelaic acid gel twice daily for 15 weeks demonstrated significant superiority over using 0.75% metronidazole gel in improving principal signs of rosacea (inflammatory lesions and erythema).
Nov 01, 2003
Click here to read the entire abstract
Pubmed Data
: Arch Dermatol. 2003 Nov;139(11):1444-50. PMID:
14623704
Article Published Date
: Nov 01, 2003
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Azelaic Acid
Diseases
:
Rosacea
Pharmacological Actions
:
Dermatologic Agents
Additional Keywords
:
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
[+]
Viburcol was an effective alternative to acetaminophen treatment and significantly better tolerated.
Dec 31, 2004
Click here to read the entire abstract
Pubmed Data
: Explore (NY). 2005 Jan ;1(1):33-9. PMID:
16781498
Article Published Date
: Dec 31, 2004
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Homeopathic Medicine: All
Diseases
:
Cramp
,
Febrile Infections
,
Fever
Pharmacological Actions
:
Anti-pyretic
Additional Keywords
:
Homeopathic Vs. Conventional Treatment
,
Natural Substances Versus Drugs
,
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
Problem Substances
:
Acetaminophen
[+]
Vitamin B12 is superior to the drug Nortriptyline in the treatment of diabetic neuropathy.
Jan 01, 2009
Click here to read the entire abstract
Pubmed Data
: Int J Food Sci Nutr. 2009;60 Suppl 5:71-6. Epub 2009 Feb 11. PMID:
19212856
Article Published Date
: Jan 01, 2009
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Vitamin B-12
Diseases
:
Diabetic Neuropathies
,
Peripheral Neuropathies
Pharmacological Actions
:
Anticonvulsants
Additional Keywords
:
Drug: Nortriptyline
,
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
[+]
Wobenzym is effective in the treatment of lymphedema after breast operation.
Jan 01, 1996
Click here to read the entire abstract
Pubmed Data
: Wien Med Wochenschr. 1996;146(4):67-72; discussion 74. PMID:
8650941
Article Published Date
: Jan 01, 1996
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Wobenzym
Diseases
:
Lymphedema
Additional Keywords
:
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
[+]
Wobenzym was judged more effective than Lynestrenol therapy in the management of mastopathy.
Jan 01, 1996
Click here to read the entire abstract
Pubmed Data
: Nutr Cancer. 1996;25(3):297-304. PMID:
8650928
Article Published Date
: Jan 01, 1996
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Wobenzym
Diseases
:
Fibrocystic Mastopathy
Additional Keywords
:
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
[+]
Yoga is more effective than fluoxetine (Prozac) for improving premature ejaculation.
Nov 01, 2007
Click here to read the entire abstract
Pubmed Data
: J Sex Med. 2007 Nov;4(6):1726-32. Epub 2007 Sep 21. PMID:
17888067
Article Published Date
: Nov 01, 2007
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases
:
Premature Ejaculation
Therapeutic Actions
:
Yoga
Additional Keywords
:
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
[+]
Elderflower might be valuable as a functional food against diabetes.
Jan 05, 2017
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Pubmed Data
: Molecules. 2017 Jan 6 ;22(1). Epub 2017 Jan 6. PMID:
28067838
Article Published Date
: Jan 05, 2017
Study Type
: Human In Vitro
Additional Links
Substances
:
Elderberry
Diseases
:
Diabetes Mellitus: Type 2
Pharmacological Actions
:
Alpha-amylase inhibitor
,
Alpha-glucosidase inhibitor
Additional Keywords
:
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
[+]
Nigella sativa has successfully produced inhibition of growth of MCF cell lines with an equivalent potency as that of the standard cisplatin.
Mar 31, 2015
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Article Publish Status
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Pubmed Data
: Pharmacognosy Res. 2015 Apr-Jun;7(2):193-7. PMID:
25829794
Article Published Date
: Mar 31, 2015
Study Type
: Human In Vitro
Additional Links
Substances
:
Nigella sativa (aka Black Seed)
Diseases
:
Breast Cancer
,
Liver Cancer
Pharmacological Actions
:
Antineoplastic Agents
,
Antiproliferative
,
Apoptotic
Additional Keywords
:
Natural Substances Versus Drugs
,
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
[+]
A Chinese herbal formula containing Red Sage, Cordyceps and Peach kernel is superior to methylprednisone against experimental pulmonary fibrosis.
May 01, 2007
Click here to read the entire abstract
Pubmed Data
: Zhongguo Zhong Yao Za Zhi. 2007 May;32(9):835-9. PMID:
17639988
Article Published Date
: May 01, 2007
Study Type
: Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Red Sage
Diseases
:
Chemotherapy-Induced Toxicity: Bleomycin
Pharmacological Actions
:
Matrix metalloproteinase-2 (MMP-2) inhibitor
Additional Keywords
:
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
[+]
A combination of astaxanthin, Ginkgo biloba and vitamin C is equal to or better than ibuprofen for reducing asthma-associated respiratory inflammation.
Jan 01, 2011
Click here to read the entire abstract
Pubmed Data
: Phytother Res. 2011 Jan;25(1):128-36. PMID:
20632299
Article Published Date
: Jan 01, 2011
Study Type
: Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Astaxanthin
,
Ginkgo biloba
,
Vitamin C
Diseases
:
Allergic Airway Diseases
,
Asthma
Pharmacological Actions
:
Anti-Inflammatory Agents
Additional Keywords
:
Ibuprofen Alternatives
,
Natural Substances Versus Drugs
,
Plant Extracts
,
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
[+]
A compound in Kimchi (fermented cabbage) is superior to simvastatin in inhibiting atherosclerosis in rabbits.
Dec 12, 2007
Click here to read the entire abstract
Pubmed Data
: J Agric Food Chem. 2007 Dec 12;55(25):10486-92. Epub 2007 Nov 16. PMID:
18004805
Article Published Date
: Dec 12, 2007
Study Type
: Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Fermented Foods and Beverages
,
Kimchi
Diseases
:
Aortic Plaques
,
Atherosclerosis
,
Intima Media Thickening
Additional Keywords
:
Drug: Simvastatin
,
Food as Medicine
,
Hall of Fame
,
Statin Alternatives
,
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
[+]
A water extract of the heartwood of Pterocarpus compares favorably to digoxin as a cardiotonic agent.
Jun 01, 2007
Click here to read the entire abstract
Pubmed Data
: Indian J Exp Biol. 2007 Jun;45(6):532-7. PMID:
17585688
Article Published Date
: Jun 01, 2007
Study Type
: Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Pterocarpus marsupium
Diseases
:
Heart Failure
Pharmacological Actions
:
Cardiotonic Agents
Additional Keywords
:
Drug: Digoxin
,
Plant Extracts
,
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
[+]
A whole plant extract of artemisia annua was more effective than pure artemisinin, slowing the evolution of malaria drug resistance and overcoming resistance to artemisinin.
Jan 19, 2015
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Article Publish Status
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Pubmed Data
: Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2015 Jan 20 ;112(3):821-6. Epub 2015 Jan 5. PMID:
25561559
Article Published Date
: Jan 19, 2015
Study Type
: Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Artemisinin
,
Wormwood
Diseases
:
Malaria
,
Plasmodium Infections
Pharmacological Actions
:
Antimalarials
,
Antiviral Agents
Additional Keywords
:
Bioavailability
,
Drug Resistance
,
Plant Extracts
,
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
,
Whole Plant
[+]
Aegle maremlos (Bael) contains a compound, scopoletin, with antithyroid activity superior to that of propylthioracil.
Dec 01, 2006
Click here to read the entire abstract
Pubmed Data
: Phytother Res. 2006 Dec;20(12):1103-5. PMID:
17078113
Article Published Date
: Dec 01, 2006
Study Type
: Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Bael
Diseases
:
Hyperthyroidism
Additional Keywords
:
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
[+]
Algal fucoidan, unlike heparin, has thrombolytic activity in a murine arterial thrombosis model.
Jun 30, 2012
Click here to read the entire abstract
Pubmed Data
: Blood Coagul Fibrinolysis. 2012 Jul ;23(5):359-66. PMID:
22576287
Article Published Date
: Jun 30, 2012
Study Type
: Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Fucoidan
Diseases
:
Thrombosis
Pharmacological Actions
:
Thrombolytic
Additional Keywords
:
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
[+]
An antithrombotic fucoidan, unlike heparin, does not prolong bleeding time in a murine arterial thrombosis model.
Apr 30, 2012
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Pubmed Data
: Phytother Res. 2012 May ;26(5):752-7. Epub 2011 Nov 14. PMID:
22084059
Article Published Date
: Apr 30, 2012
Study Type
: Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Fucoidan
Diseases
:
Thrombosis
Pharmacological Actions
:
Thrombolytic
Additional Keywords
:
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
[+]
An aqueous extract of fermented barley with Lactobacillus plantarum dy-1 had a greater apoptotic rate than 5-fluorouracil.
Dec 31, 2016
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Pubmed Data
: Biomed Environ Sci. 2017 Jan ;30(1):10-21. PMID:
28245895
Article Published Date
: Dec 31, 2016
Study Type
: Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Barley
,
Fermented Foods and Beverages
Diseases
:
Colon Cancer
Pharmacological Actions
:
Antiproliferative
,
Apoptotic
,
Chemopreventive
Additional Keywords
:
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
[+]
An extract of Dill had significant antidepressant and analgesic effects compared with the drug references without any adverse effects.
Feb 10, 2016
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Pubmed Data
: Am J Ther. 2016 Feb 11. Epub 2016 Feb 11. PMID:
26872137
Article Published Date
: Feb 10, 2016
Study Type
: Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Dill
Diseases
:
Chronic Pain
,
Depression
Pharmacological Actions
:
Analgesics
,
Antidepressive Agents
Additional Keywords
:
Plant Extracts
,
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
,
Tramadol
Problem Substances
:
Sertraline
[+]
An extract of Musa sapientum fruit showed antidiabetic and better ulcer healing effects compared with omeprazole.
Nov 04, 2013
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Pubmed Data
: BMC Complement Altern Med. 2013 Nov 5 ;13:305. Epub 2013 Nov 5. PMID:
24192345
Article Published Date
: Nov 04, 2013
Study Type
: Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Banana
Diseases
:
Gastric Ulcer
Pharmacological Actions
:
Hypoglycemic Agents
,
Interleukin-1 beta downregulation
,
Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) Alpha Inhibitor
Additional Keywords
:
Plant Extracts
,
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
[+]
An extract of Phyllanthus urinaria demonstrates antithrombosis and anti-platelet activity with less bleeding side effects as compared to aspirin or urokinase.
Mar 01, 2004
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Pubmed Data
: Zhong Xi Yi Jie He Xue Bao. 2004 Mar;2(2):106-10, 122. PMID:
15339469
Article Published Date
: Mar 01, 2004
Study Type
: Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Phyllanthus urinaria
Diseases
:
Thrombosis
Pharmacological Actions
:
Anti-Platelet
Additional Keywords
:
Aspirin Alternatives
,
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
[+]
An oil-based Dill extract used topically was found to be significantly more effective than Diclofenac-gel.
Dec 31, 2011
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Pubmed Data
: Iran J Pharm Res. 2012 ;11(4):1169-74. PMID:
24250550
Article Published Date
: Dec 31, 2011
Study Type
: Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Dill
Diseases
:
Inflammation
Pharmacological Actions
:
Anti-Inflammatory Agents
Additional Keywords
:
Plant Extracts
,
Plant Oils
,
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
Problem Substances
:
Diclofenac
[+]
Andrographis may be more effective an anticancer agent than Doxorubicin in lymphoma.
Dec 01, 2008
Click here to read the entire abstract
Pubmed Data
: Mol Biol Rep. 2008 Dec;35(4):535-40. Epub 2007 Sep 5. PMID:
17805989
Article Published Date
: Dec 01, 2008
Study Type
: Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Andrographis
Diseases
:
Lymph Node Cancer
,
Lymphoma
Pharmacological Actions
:
Anticarcinogenic Agents
,
Antioxidants
Additional Keywords
:
Drug: Doxorubicin
,
Plant Extracts
,
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
[+]
Antioxidant and wound healing potential of saponins extracted from the leaves of Algerian Urtica dioica.
Apr 30, 2017
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Pubmed Data
: Pak J Pharm Sci. 2017 May ;30(3(Suppl.)):1023-1029. PMID:
28655702
Article Published Date
: Apr 30, 2017
Study Type
: Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Nettle
Diseases
:
Wound Healing
Pharmacological Actions
:
Antioxidants
Additional Keywords
:
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
[+]
Artemisia princeps is superior to the drug rosiglitazone in improving lipid dysregulation and fatty liver in obese diabetic mice.
Dec 01, 2009
Click here to read the entire abstract
Pubmed Data
: J Med Food. 2009 Dec;12(6):1238-44. PMID:
20041776
Article Published Date
: Dec 01, 2009
Study Type
: Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Artemisia princeps
Diseases
:
Diabetes Mellitus: Type 2
,
Obesity
Pharmacological Actions
:
Anti-Adipogenic
,
Lipolytic
Additional Keywords
:
Drug: Rosiglitazone
,
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
[+]
Artesunate, a novel derivative of artemisin, has in vitro and in vivo anticancer activity against pancreatic cancer. It exhibits selective cytotoxicity and has in vivo antitumor activity similar to that of gemcitabine.
Apr 01, 2010
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Pubmed Data
: Cancer Chemother Pharmacol. 2010 Apr;65(5):895-902. Epub 2009 Aug 19. PMID:
19690861
Article Published Date
: Apr 01, 2010
Study Type
: Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Artemisinin
Diseases
:
Pancreatic Cancer
Pharmacological Actions
:
Antineoplastic Agents
,
Apoptotic
Additional Keywords
:
Drug: Gemcitabine
,
Selective Cytotoxicity
,
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
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Atractylodes macrocephala or Taraxacum herba extracts can be considered natural agents that can prevent inflammatory bowel disease relapse.
Sep 14, 2017
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Pubmed Data
: Gut Liver. 2017 Sep 15 ;11(5):655-666. PMID:
28651306
Article Published Date
: Sep 14, 2017
Study Type
: Animal Study, In Vitro Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Bai Zhu
,
Dandelion
Diseases
:
Colitis
,
Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
Pharmacological Actions
:
Anti-Inflammatory Agents
,
Cyclooxygenase 2 Inhibitors
,
Heme oxygenase-1 up-regulation
,
Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) Alpha Inhibitor
Additional Keywords
:
Plant Extracts
,
Risk Reduction
,
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
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Bacopa monnieri extracts have significant anti-hyperglycemic and anti-nociceptive potential.
Oct 31, 2015
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Pubmed Data
: Pak J Pharm Sci. 2015 Nov ;28(6):2135-9. PMID:
26639482
Article Published Date
: Oct 31, 2015
Study Type
: Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Bacopa
Diseases
:
Chronic Pain
,
Hyperglycemia
Pharmacological Actions
:
Antinoceceptive
,
Hypoglycemic Agents
Additional Keywords
:
Dose Response
,
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
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Black cohosh (Cimicfuga racemosa) has anti-osteoporotic effects in castrated male rats, without profoundly effecting prostate.
Jun 16, 2005
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Pubmed Data
: Maturitas. 2005 Jun 16;51(2):177-86. PMID:
15917159
Article Published Date
: Jun 16, 2005
Study Type
: Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Black Cohosh
Diseases
:
Osteoporosis: Male
Additional Keywords
:
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
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Black cohosh is an effective alternative to estradiol-17beta due to its selective estrogen receptor modulator activity.
Oct 01, 2003
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Pubmed Data
: Eur J Endocrinol. 2003 Oct;149(4):351-62. PMID:
14514351
Article Published Date
: Oct 01, 2003
Study Type
: Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Black Cohosh
Diseases
:
Estrogen Deficiency
Pharmacological Actions
:
Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators
Additional Keywords
:
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
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Black Cohosh may be an ideal Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulator (SERM) alternative to hormone replacement therapy.
Sep 01, 2008
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Pubmed Data
: Maturitas. 2008 Sep-Oct;61(1-2):159-70. PMID:
19434888
Article Published Date
: Sep 01, 2008
Study Type
: Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Black Cohosh
Diseases
:
Estrogen Deficiency
Additional Keywords
:
Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulator (SERM)
,
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
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Both resveratrol and garlic have similar property to increase insulin secretion from beta cells.
Dec 31, 2015
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Pubmed Data
: Front Pharmacol. 2016 ;7:360. Epub 2016 Aug 13. PMID:
27790139
Article Published Date
: Dec 31, 2015
Study Type
: Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Garlic
,
Resveratrol
Diseases
:
Diabetes Mellitus: Type 1
,
Diabetic Complications
Pharmacological Actions
:
Antioxidants
,
Hepatoprotective
,
Pancreato Protective Agents
Additional Keywords
:
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
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Capsicum annum L lyophilized fruit extract has a gastroprotective effect in experimentally-induced gastric ulcer in rats.
Mar 31, 2015
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Pubmed Data
: Rev Gastroenterol Peru. 2015 Apr-Jun;35(2):141-6. PMID:
26228980
Article Published Date
: Mar 31, 2015
Study Type
: Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Cayenne
Diseases
:
Gastric Ulcer
Pharmacological Actions
:
Anti-Ulcer Agents
Additional Keywords
:
Plant Extracts
,
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
Problem Substances
:
Ranitidine
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CARI III exerted anti-cancer activity that is comparable to doxorubicin against melanoma in vivo, as well as in vitro.
Dec 31, 2013
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Pubmed Data
: Molecules. 2014 ;19(9):14383-95. Epub 2014 Sep 12. PMID:
25221864
Article Published Date
: Dec 31, 2013
Study Type
: Animal Study, In Vitro Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Antrodia camphorata
,
Chaga Mushroom (Inonotus obliquus)
,
Phellinus Linteus
,
Reishi Mushroom
Diseases
:
Melanoma
Pharmacological Actions
:
Antiproliferative
,
Apoptotic
,
Cell cycle arrest
,
Chemopreventive
,
Cyclin D1 Down-Regulation
,
P21 Activation
Additional Keywords
:
Plant Extracts
,
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
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Cascara sagrada does not contribute to carcinogenesis in a rat model, as does the stimulant laxative drug bisacodyl (Dulcolax).
Sep 07, 2001
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Pubmed Data
: Life Sci. 2001 Sep 7;69(16):1871-7. PMID:
11693267
Article Published Date
: Sep 07, 2001
Study Type
: Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Cascara sagrada
Diseases
:
Constipation
Pharmacological Actions
:
Laxative
Additional Keywords
:
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
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Chamomile is superior to corticosteroids in the healing of ulcers.
Sep 19, 2008
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Pubmed Data
: Phytother Res. 2008 Sep 19. PMID:
18803230
Article Published Date
: Sep 19, 2008
Study Type
: Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Chamomile
Diseases
:
Wound Healing: Delayed
Additional Keywords
:
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
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Cinnamaldehyde and berberine have greater anti-diabetic efficacy than metformin.
Nov 05, 2008
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Pubmed Data
: Chin Med J (Engl). 2008 Nov 5;121(21):2124-8. PMID:
19080170
Article Published Date
: Nov 05, 2008
Study Type
: Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Berberine
,
Cinnamaldehyde
,
Cinnamon
Diseases
:
Diabetes Mellitus: Type 2
Additional Keywords
:
Drug: Metformin
,
Metformin Alternatives
,
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
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Compounds from cumin were found to have antiglycative effects greater than aminoguanidine, a synthetic antiglycative agent.
Nov 24, 2015
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Pubmed Data
: J Agric Food Chem. 2015 Nov 25 ;63(46):10097-102. Epub 2015 Nov 17. PMID:
26548586
Article Published Date
: Nov 24, 2015
Study Type
: Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Cumin
Diseases
:
Advanced Glycation End products (AGE)
Pharmacological Actions
:
Anti-Glycation Agents
Additional Keywords
:
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
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Cumin seeds improves blood lipid profiles, blood sugar and glycation in diabetic rats more effectively than glibenclamide.
Sep 01, 2002
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Pubmed Data
: Pharmacol Res. 2002 Sep;46(3):251-5. PMID:
12220968
Article Published Date
: Sep 01, 2002
Study Type
: Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Cumin
Diseases
:
Diabetes: Lipids/Cholesterol
,
Diabetes Mellitus: Type 1
Additional Keywords
:
Alloxan-Induced Diabetes
,
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
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Curcumin has a similar effect to hydrocortisone in preventing bleomycin-induced pulmonary fibrosis.
Jun 13, 2007
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Pubmed Data
: J Ethnopharmacol. 2007 Jun 13;112(2):292-9. Epub 2007 Mar 13. PMID:
17434272
Article Published Date
: Jun 13, 2007
Study Type
: Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Curcumin
Diseases
:
Chemotherapy-Induced Toxicity: Bleomycin
,
Pulmonary Fibrosis
Additional Keywords
:
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
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Curcumin is more effective than prednisone at suppressing bleomycin-induced pulmonary fibrosis in rats.
May 01, 2008
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Pubmed Data
: Zhonghua Lao Dong Wei Sheng Zhi Ye Bing Za Zhi. 2008 May;26(5):257-61. PMID:
18727865
Article Published Date
: May 01, 2008
Study Type
: Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Curcumin
Diseases
:
Chemotherapy-Induced Toxicity: Bleomycin
,
Pulmonary Fibrosis
Pharmacological Actions
:
Transforming growth factor beta (TGF-β) inhibitor
Additional Keywords
:
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
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Curcumin is superior to drug therapies for preventing scopolamine-induced memory impairment.
Jan 26, 2011
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Pubmed Data
: Fitoterapia. 2011 Jan 26. Epub 2011 Jan 26. PMID:
21277954
Article Published Date
: Jan 26, 2011
Study Type
: Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Curcumin
Diseases
:
Memory Disorders: Drug-Induced
Additional Keywords
:
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
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DDW in mice counteracted the behavioral, transcriptional and proliferative changes typical of the depressive-like states, which was comparable to the effects of citalopram.
Jan 14, 2015
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Pubmed Data
: Behav Brain Res. 2015 Jan 15 ;277:237-44. Epub 2014 Aug 1. PMID:
25092571
Article Published Date
: Jan 14, 2015
Study Type
: Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Water: Deuterium Depleted
Diseases
:
Depression
,
Depressive Disorder
,
Stress
Pharmacological Actions
:
Antidepressive Agents
Additional Keywords
:
Deuterium Content Of Water
,
Natural Substances Versus Drugs
,
Risk Factors
,
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
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Dimethyl trisulfide is a promising next-generation countermeasure for cyanide intoxication.
Mar 02, 2016
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Pubmed Data
: Toxicol Ind Health. 2016 Mar 3. Epub 2016 Mar 3. PMID:
26939832
Article Published Date
: Mar 02, 2016
Study Type
: Animal Study, In Vitro Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Broccoli
,
Dimethyl trisulfide (DMTS)
,
Garlic
,
Onion
Diseases
:
Cyanide Poisoning
Pharmacological Actions
:
Antioxidants
Additional Keywords
:
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
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Docusate sodium exhibits ototoxic properties and is inferior to water for ear wax removal.
Nov 18, 2011
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Pubmed Data
: Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2011 Nov 18. Epub 2011 Nov 18. PMID:
22101097
Article Published Date
: Nov 18, 2011
Study Type
: Animal Study
Additional Links
Diseases
:
Ear Wax
Additional Keywords
:
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
Problem Substances
:
Docusate Sodium
Adverse Pharmacological Actions
:
Ototoxic
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Earthworm paste has antioxidant and antiulcer properties superior to the drug ranitidine.
Jan 01, 2007
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Pubmed Data
: Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci. 2007 Jan-Feb;11(1):9-15. PMID:
17405344
Article Published Date
: Jan 01, 2007
Study Type
: Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Earthworms
Diseases
:
Gastric Ulcer
Pharmacological Actions
:
Anti-Ulcer Agents
,
Antioxidants
Additional Keywords
:
Drug: Ranitidine
,
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
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Earthworm paste has gastroprotective properties and is superior to the drug ranitidine in preventing experimentally induced gastric ulcer.
Mar 01, 2010
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Pubmed Data
: Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci. 2010 Mar;14(3):171-6. PMID:
20391954
Article Published Date
: Mar 01, 2010
Study Type
: Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Earthworms
Diseases
:
Gastric Ulcer
Pharmacological Actions
:
Anti-Ulcer Agents
,
Gastroprotective
Additional Keywords
:
Science Confirms Tradition
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Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
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Echinacea can stimulate immune system more than levamisole and has better prophylactic effect on incidence of phenytoin-induced cleft palate.
Dec 01, 2006
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Pubmed Data
: Regul Toxicol Pharmacol. 2006 Dec;46(3):163-6. Epub 2006 Aug 4. PMID:
16889880
Article Published Date
: Dec 01, 2006
Study Type
: Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Echinacea
Diseases
:
Birth Defects
,
Cleft Lip
,
Immune Disorders: Low Immune Function
Pharmacological Actions
:
Immunomodulatory
Additional Keywords
:
Plant Extracts
,
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
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Extract of Lycopus europaeus (Gypsywort) is comparable to the beta-blocker atenolol in reducing cardiac signs associated with hyperthyroidism in rats.
Nov 01, 2002
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Pubmed Data
: Toxicol Sci. 2002 Nov;70(1):40-5. PMID:
16150466
Article Published Date
: Nov 01, 2002
Study Type
: Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Gypsywort
Diseases
:
Hyperthyroidism
Additional Keywords
:
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
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Flaxseed reduces plasma cholesterol and atherosclerotic lesion formation in ovariectomized Golden Syrian hamsters.
Mar 31, 2004
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Pubmed Data
: Atherosclerosis. 2004 Apr ;173(2):223-9. PMID:
15064095
Article Published Date
: Mar 31, 2004
Study Type
: Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Flaxseed
Diseases
:
Arteriosclerosis
,
Cardiovascular Diseases
,
High Cholesterol
Additional Keywords
:
Ovariectomy-Induced Changes
,
Phytotherapy
,
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
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Ganoderma lucidum of Mexican origin represent a new source of bioactive compounds showing hypocholesterolemic properties and prebiotic effects.
Dec 31, 2015
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Pubmed Data
: PLoS One. 2016 ;11(7):e0159631. Epub 2016 Aug 20. PMID:
27438015
Article Published Date
: Dec 31, 2015
Study Type
: Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Prebiotics
,
Reishi Mushroom
Diseases
:
High Fat Diet
Pharmacological Actions
:
Anticholesteremic Agents
,
Hypolipidemic
Additional Keywords
:
Gene Expression Regulation
,
Natural Substances Versus Drugs
,
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
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Garlic is better at lowering glucose, and improving other blood markers, than glibenclamide.
Nov 01, 2006
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Pubmed Data
: Phytomedicine. 2006 Nov;13(9-10):624-9. Epub 2005 Nov 2. PMID:
17085291
Article Published Date
: Nov 01, 2006
Study Type
: Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Garlic
Diseases
:
Diabetes Mellitus: Type 2
Additional Keywords
:
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
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Generally, chrysin prophylactic treatment showed a superior testicular protection than mirtazapine at the tested doses.
Oct 31, 2017
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Pubmed Data
: Biomed Pharmacother. 2017 Nov ;95:1059-1066. Epub 2017 Sep 13. PMID:
28922723
Article Published Date
: Oct 31, 2017
Study Type
: Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Chrysin
Diseases
:
Testicular Injury: Chemical/Metal Induced
Pharmacological Actions
:
Cytoprotective
Additional Keywords
:
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
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Genistein is superior to alendronate (Fosamax) in reducing glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis and improves bone strength in rats
Jan 01, 2007
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Pubmed Data
: Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2007 Jan;1095:412-7. PMID:
19302595
Article Published Date
: Jan 01, 2007
Study Type
: Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Genistein
Diseases
:
Corticosteroid-Induced Toxicity
,
Osteoporosis: Steroid-Induced
,
Steroid-Induced Toxicity
Additional Keywords
:
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
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Genistein is superior to the bone drugs alendronate, raloxifene and estradiol in osteoporotic, ovariectomized rats.
Nov 01, 2008
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Pubmed Data
: Br J Pharmacol. 2008 Nov;155(6):896-905. Epub 2008 Aug 11. PMID:
18695641
Article Published Date
: Nov 01, 2008
Study Type
: Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Genistein
Diseases
:
Bone Fractures
,
Osteopenia
,
Osteoporosis
Additional Keywords
:
Ovariectomy-Induced Changes
,
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
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Geum japonicum, Syzygium aromaticum (Clove), and Terminalia chebula inhibit Cytomegalovirus infection.
Jan 01, 1998
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Pubmed Data
: Nippon Rinsho. 1998 Jan;56(1):156-60. PMID:
9465682
Article Published Date
: Jan 01, 1998
Study Type
: Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Clove
,
Geum japonicum
,
Sumac
,
Terminalia
Diseases
:
Cytomegalovirus Infections
Pharmacological Actions
:
Antiviral Agents
Additional Keywords
:
Drug: Ganciclovir
,
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
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Ginger extract is superior to the NSAID drug indomethacin in a rat model of rheumatoid arthritis.
Mar 01, 2009
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Pubmed Data
: Basic Clin Pharmacol Toxicol. 2009 Mar;104(3):262-71. Epub 2009 Jan 20. PMID:
19175367
Article Published Date
: Mar 01, 2009
Study Type
: Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Ginger
Diseases
:
Arthritis: Rheumatoid
Additional Keywords
:
Food as Medicine
,
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
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Grape seed proanthocyanidins is superior to metformin to promote insulin signaling in rats fed high calorie diet.
Sep 11, 2013
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Pubmed Data
: J Cell Commun Signal. 2013 Sep 12. Epub 2013 Sep 12. PMID:
24026800
Article Published Date
: Sep 11, 2013
Study Type
: Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Grape Seed Extract
,
Proanthocyanidins
Diseases
:
Blood Sugar Problems
,
Diabetes Mellitus: Type 2
,
Hyperglycemia
,
Hyperinsulinism
Additional Keywords
:
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
Problem Substances
:
Metformin
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Grapefruit seed extract is comparable to metformin in positively modulating blood lipid profiles and blood sugar.
Oct 01, 2008
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Pubmed Data
: Nig Q J Hosp Med. 2008 Oct-Dec;18(4):211-5. PMID:
19391322
Article Published Date
: Oct 01, 2008
Study Type
: Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Grapefruit Seed Extract
Diseases
:
Diabetes Mellitus: Type 1
Additional Keywords
:
Drug: Metformin
,
Metformin Alternatives
,
Natural Substances Versus Drugs
,
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
[+]
Hawthorn and kiwi fruit extracts are superior to simvastatin in lowering cholesterol in mice fed a high cholesterol diet.
Jan 01, 2009
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Pubmed Data
: Am J Chin Med. 2009;37(5):903-8. PMID:
19885950
Article Published Date
: Jan 01, 2009
Study Type
: Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Hawthorn
,
Kiwifruit
Diseases
:
Arteriosclerosis
,
Hyperlipidemia
Pharmacological Actions
:
Anticholesteremic Agents
,
Hypolipidemic
Additional Keywords
:
Plant Extracts
,
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs