Toggle navigation
Research Tools
Research Dashboard
Search Abstracts
Search Articles
Search All Content (Google)
Topic Research Discovery
Diseases
Therapeutic Substances
Therapeutic Actions
Pharmacological Actions
Problem Substances
Problematic Actions
Adverse Pharmacological Actions
Trending Topics
Smart Search - Evidence Generator
Smart Search: Diseases
Smart Search: Therapeutic Substances
Smart Search: Pharmacological Actions
Articles
Most Recent
Most Popular
Find Articles
My Membership
Memberships
Compare Membership Plans
Join our Free Newsletter
Log in
or
Join us
x
This is a member's only feature.
Please
join or upgrade
x
This is a member's only feature.
Please
join or upgrade
Natural Substances Versus Drugs
Views 13038
Jump to
Abstracts
Focused Research Topics
Focus Your Research
Click any topic below to filter + focus research
31 Problem Substances Researched for Natural Substances Versus Drugs
Name
AC
CK
Focus
Fluoxetine (trade name Prozac)
14
110
Mefenamic acid
5
50
Chlorhexidine gluconate
4
40
Diclofenac
5
34
Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
5
28
Antibiotics
4
22
Ibuprofen
3
22
Statin Drugs
3
13
Simvastatin
2
12
Oseltamivir (trade name Tamiflu)
2
11
Acetaminophen
1
10
Gemfibrozil
1
10
Hydroxychloroquine sulfate
1
10
Memantine
1
10
Sertraline
1
10
Sodium Fluoride
1
10
Zanamivir
1
10
Aspirin
2
3
Allopurinol
1
2
Benzene
1
2
Carrageenan
1
2
Cisplatin
2
2
Corticosteroid
1
2
Donepezil (trade name Aricept)
1
2
Indomethacin
1
2
Methotrexate
1
2
Pioglitazone (trade Name Actos)
1
2
Rosiglitazone (trade name Avandia)
1
2
Benzodiazepines
1
1
Prednisolone
1
1
Tamoxifen
1
1
317 Diseases Researched for Natural Substances Versus Drugs
Name
AC
CK
Focus
Depression
32
253
Dental Plaque
12
120
Gingivitis
11
110
Osteoarthritis: Knee
10
100
Osteoarthritis
12
95
Dysmenorrhea
9
90
Inflammation
29
72
Diabetes Mellitus: Type 2
19
58
Prostatic Hyperplasia: Benign
4
50
Alzheimer's Disease
9
48
Oxidative Stress
15
45
Dementia
5
44
Hyperlipidemia
10
43
Depressive Disorder
5
42
Steptococcus Mutans Infections
5
41
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
4
40
Helicobacter Pylori Infection
8
38
Dental Caries
4
35
Anxiety Disorders
4
34
Periodontal Diseases
5
32
Chronic Pain
2
30
Dyspepsia
3
30
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
2
30
Menopausal Syndrome
4
30
Urinary Tract Infections
3
30
Breast Cancer
12
28
Anxiety
5
25
Pain
9
25
Allergic Rhinitis
4
24
Hypertension
4
24
Influenza
6
24
Depression
3
22
Hyperglycemia
12
22
Insomnia
3
22
Acne
3
21
Periodontitis
3
21
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
2
20
Clotting
2
20
Ear Infection
2
20
Epiphora
1
20
Head Lice
2
20
Hot Flash
2
20
Otitis media
2
20
Radiation Induced Illness: Mucositis
2
20
Arthritis
10
19
Gastric Ulcer
9
18
Rheumatoid Arthritis
5
18
Candida Albicans
6
16
High Cholesterol
4
16
Osteoporosis
4
16
Dyslipidemias
4
15
Hypercholesterolemia
4
15
Endothelial Dysfunction
3
14
Staphylococcus aureus infection
5
14
Thrombosis
3
14
Cardiovascular Diseases
4
13
Influenza A
4
13
Insulin Resistance
7
13
Obesity
3
13
Arteriosclerosis
2
12
Bronchial Asthma
2
12
Bronchospasm: Acute
2
12
Depression: Postpartum
2
12
Diabetic Nephropathy
2
12
Glaucoma
2
12
Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections
2
12
H1N1 Infection
3
12
Liver Cancer
5
12
Ocular Hypertension
2
12
Osteopenia
2
12
Postmenopausal Disorders
3
12
Pulmonary Fibrosis
2
12
Uveitis
2
12
Cardiac Mortality
2
11
Clostridium Infections
2
11
Diarrhea
2
11
Fever
2
11
Giardiasis
2
11
Aging Skin
1
10
Alopecia: Androgenic
1
10
Amebiasis
1
10
Ammonia: Elevated
1
10
Aphthous Ulcer
1
10
Apnea
1
10
Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity
1
10
Bipolar Disorder
1
10
Blood Coagulation Disorders
1
10
Breast: Mammographic Density
1
10
Bronchitis: Acute
1
10
Bronchoconstriction: Exercise-Induced
1
10
Bunion
1
10
C-Reactive Protein
1
10
Candidiasis: Vulvovaginal
1
10
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
1
10
Colic
1
10
Colitis: Ulcerative
1
10
Colonic Spasm
1
10
Constipation
1
10
Cramp
1
10
Dental Caries: Children
1
10
Diverticular Disease
1
10
Diverticulitis
1
10
Ecchymosis
1
10
Eczema
1
10
Edema
1
10
Endoscopy
1
10
Erythema
1
10
Febrile Infections
1
10
Fibromyalgia
1
10
Fungal Infection
1
10
Genital Warts
1
10
H3N2 Infection
1
10
Halitosis
1
10
Head and Neck Cancer
1
10
Headache: Migraine
1
10
Hepatic Encephalopathy
1
10
Heroin Addiction/Withdrawal
1
10
Herpes Simplex: Labial
1
10
Human Papilloma Virus
1
10
IgA Nephropathy
1
10
Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
1
10
Interstitial Lung Diseases
1
10
Intraocular hypertension
1
10
Liver Cirrhosis
1
10
Mastalgia
1
10
Menstrual Cramps
1
10
Migraines
1
10
Mucositis
1
10
Nail Fungus
1
10
Pain: Musculoskeletal
1
10
Post-Thrombotic Syndrome
1
10
Postoperative Recovery
1
10
Postpartum Blood Loss
1
10
Postpartum Hemorrhage
1
10
Pregnancy: Morning Sickness
1
10
Quality of Life: Poor
1
10
Rhinitis
1
10
Scabies
1
10
Sinusitis: Acute
1
10
Sore Throat
1
10
Tendinitis
1
10
Tendinopathy
1
10
Tendinosis
1
10
Tonsillitis
1
10
Upper Respiratory Tract Symptoms
1
10
Urinary Tract Infections: Children
1
10
Urogenital Symptoms
1
10
Vaginal Dryness
1
10
Vertigo
1
10
Vesicoureteral reflux
1
10
Warts
1
10
Wrinkles
1
10
Triglycerides: Elevated
5
8
Alcohol Toxicity
3
6
Asthma
3
6
Diabetic Complications
3
6
Hyperuricemia
3
6
Melanoma
3
6
Blastocystis hominis infections
1
5
Candidiasis
1
5
Chemotherapy-Induced Toxicity: Cisplatin
3
5
Diabetes Mellitus: Type 1
3
5
Diabetes: Oxidative Stress
3
5
Epilepsy
3
5
Escherichia coli Infections
4
5
Gram-Positive Bacterial Infections
3
5
Hypoglycemia
3
5
Amnesia
2
4
Chemotherapy and Radiation Toxicity
2
4
Cognitive Decline/Dysfunction
2
4
Colorectal Cancer
4
4
Gastric Cancer
3
4
Gastroduodenal Ulcer
2
4
High Fat Diet
2
4
High Fructose Diet
2
4
Myocardial Ischemia
2
4
Neuropathic Pain
2
4
Ovarian Cancer
4
4
Spinal Cord Injuries
2
4
Ulcers
2
4
Atherosclerosis
2
3
Cancers: All
2
3
Colon Cancer
2
3
Crigler-Najjar syndrome
1
3
Cytomegalovirus Infections
2
3
Enterococcus Infections
3
3
Gout
2
3
HIV Infections
2
3
Hyperbilirubinemia: Hereditary
1
3
Kidney Damage
2
3
Leishmaniasis
2
3
Leukemia
2
3
Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Toxicity
3
3
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
3
3
Rheumatism
2
3
Squamous cell carcinoma
2
3
Toxoplasma gondii Infection
2
3
Toxoplasmosis
2
3
Acid Reflux
1
2
Advanced Glycation End products (AGE)
1
2
Alcohol Withdrawal
1
2
Allergic Airway Diseases
1
2
Amnesia: Drug-Induced
1
2
Arthritis: Rheumatoid
1
2
Aspirin-Induced Toxicity
1
2
Atopic Dermatitis
1
2
Bacillus subtilis infections
2
2
Brain Inflammation
1
2
Brain: Oxidative Stress
1
2
Cardiomyopathy
1
2
Chemically-Induced Liver Damage
1
2
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
1
2
Coccidiosis
1
2
Colitis
1
2
Colon Cancer: Prevention
1
2
Copper Toxicity
1
2
Corneal Diseases
1
2
Coronary Artery Spasm
1
2
Depression: Stress Related
1
2
Diabetes: Gestational
1
2
Diabetes: Glycation/A1C
1
2
Diabetes: Liver Disease
1
2
Diabetic Neuropathy
1
2
Diabetic Ulcer
1
2
Dog Diseases
1
2
Dry Eye Syndromes
1
2
Emesis
1
2
Estrogen Deficiency
1
2
Gastric Ulcers
1
2
Gastroesophageal Reflux
1
2
Glioblastoma
1
2
Glioma
1
2
HDL: Low
1
2
Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1
2
2
High Sugar Diet
1
2
Hyperalgesia
1
2
Hyperinsulinism
1
2
Hyperthyroidism
2
2
Hypothyroidism
1
2
Incontinence: Urinary
1
2
Inflammation: Neutrophil-Mediated
1
2
Ischemia
1
2
Learning disorders
1
2
Liver Damage
1
2
Lung Injury: Acute
1
2
Lymphoma: Dalton's
1
2
Melanoma: Metastatic
1
2
Memory Disorders
1
2
Metabolic Diseases
1
2
Multiple Sclerosis
1
2
Myeloproliferative Disorders
1
2
Myointimal Hyperplasia
1
2
Neurodegenerative Diseases
1
2
Opiate Addiction/Withdrawal
1
2
Oral Cancer
1
2
Organ Transplantation: Heart
1
2
Osteoporosis: Male
1
2
Pain: General
1
2
Parasitic Diseases
1
2
Parasitic Intestinal Diseases
1
2
Parkinson's Disease
1
2
Pica Syndrome
1
2
Pulmonary Hypertension
1
2
Right Ventricular Hypertrophy
1
2
Schistosomiasis
1
2
Schizophrenia
1
2
Sciatica
1
2
Staphylococcus aureus: Methicillin-resistant (MRSA)
2
2
Stress
1
2
Stroke
1
2
Substance Withdrawal Syndrome
1
2
Thyroid Diseases
1
2
Traumatic Brain Injury
1
2
Trichinelliasis
1
2
Ulcerative Colitis
1
2
Uric Acid Nephropathy
1
2
Wound Healing
1
2
Actinomyces Infections
1
1
Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)
1
1
Aspergillosis
1
1
Avian Influenza
1
1
Bacterial Infections and Mycoses
1
1
Birth: Labor & Delivery
1
1
Breast Cancer: Estrogen
1
1
Breast Cancer: Metastatic
1
1
Breast Cancer: Triple Negative
1
1
Cancers: Drug Resistant
1
1
Candida Glabrata
1
1
Candida Infection
1
1
Cough
1
1
Diabetes
1
1
Diabetes Mellitus: Type 2: Prevention
1
1
Epileptic Seizures
1
1
Fibrosis
1
1
Gastric Cancer: Prevention
1
1
Herpes Labialis
1
1
Infection: Antibiotic Resistant
1
1
Kidney Cancer
1
1
Lung Cancer
1
1
Lymphoma
1
1
MRSA
1
1
Osteosarcoma
1
1
Pancreatic Cancer
1
1
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders (PTSD)
1
1
Prostate Cancer
1
1
Proteus Vulgaris Infections
1
1
Psychiatric Disorder: Conditioned Fear
1
1
Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections
1
1
Respiratory Tract Infections
1
1
Salmonella Infections
1
1
Staphylococcus epidermidis
1
1
Sterility
1
1
Thalassemia
1
1
Thyroid Cancer
1
1
Tumors
1
1
Venereal Diseases: Bacterial
1
1
Climacteric
1
0
1 Problematic Actions Researched for Natural Substances Versus Drugs
Name
AC
CK
Focus
Low Dose Ionizing Radiation
1
2
305 Substances Researched for Natural Substances Versus Drugs
Name
AC
CK
Focus
Saffron
12
140
Curcumin
26
100
Turmeric
13
90
Ginkgo biloba
9
85
Homeopathic Medicine: All
9
82
Ginger
7
72
Chamomile
6
56
Aloe Vera
8
54
Fennel
6
47
Dill
4
40
Probiotics
4
40
Saw Palmetto
3
40
St. John's Wort
3
40
Garlic
7
37
Triphala
5
34
Red Yeast Rice
5
32
Tea Tree
4
31
Arnica
3
30
Lavender: Essential Oil
2
30
Nigella sativa (aka Black Seed)
6
30
Olive
3
30
St. Johns Wort
7
29
Green Tea
5
25
Thyme
5
25
Berberine
6
24
Lavender
3
22
Licorice
3
22
Omega-3 Fatty Acids
3
22
Pomegranate
4
22
Sage
3
22
Almond
3
21
Catechin
3
21
Clove
3
21
Fig
3
21
Breast Milk
1
20
Caffeine
2
20
Calendula
2
20
Cinnamon
2
20
Kava Kava
1
20
Lactobacillus Brevis
2
20
Mullein
2
20
Peppermint
2
20
Tryptophan
2
20
Melatonin
5
18
Oregano
3
17
Anthocyanins
4
15
Holy Basil
5
15
Bacopa
3
14
Cumin
3
14
Echinacea
3
14
Genistein
3
14
Policosanol
3
13
Cannabidiol
8
12
Cannabis
2
12
Chinese Skullcap
2
12
Coconut Oil
2
12
Flaxseed
2
12
Homeopathic Medicine: Ambra grisea
2
12
Horsetail
2
12
Mango
2
12
Mucuna pruriens (aka Velvet Beans)
2
12
NAC (N-acetyl-L-cysteine)
2
12
Soy
2
12
Valerian
2
12
White Mulberry
2
12
Cannabinoids
2
11
Chokeberry
2
11
Delta-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)
2
11
Eucalyptus
2
11
Fish Oil
2
11
Vegetables: All
2
11
5-HTP (5-Hydroxytryptophan)
1
10
Apricot Kernel
1
10
Ayahuasca
1
10
Ayurvedic Formulations
1
10
Biochanin A
1
10
Black Cohosh
1
10
Black Pepper
1
10
Butterbur
1
10
Cashew
1
10
Castor oil
1
10
Celadrin
1
10
Cetyl Myristoleate
1
10
Chinense Herbal Formula: Jinniu
1
10
Chinese Herbal Formula: Shuang Huang Lian Wan
1
10
Chlorella (Algae)
1
10
Chlorogenic Acid
1
10
Chrysin
5
10
Cranberry
1
10
Crocin
1
10
Curry Tree
1
10
EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid)
1
10
Ephedra sinica (Ma Huang)
1
10
Fiber
1
10
Garcinia kola
1
10
Ginseng
1
10
Guava
1
10
Guggul
1
10
Homeopathic Medicine: Anamirta cocculus
1
10
Homeopathic Medicine: Conium maculatum
1
10
Homeopathic Medicine: Petroleum rectificatum
1
10
Homeopathic Medicine: Traumeel
1
10
Horseradish
1
10
Hyaluronic Acid
1
10
Iron
1
10
Kanuka Honey
1
10
Lactobacillus paracasei
1
10
Lactobacillus reuteri
1
10
Lemon Balm
1
10
Manuka Honey
1
10
Milk Thistle
1
10
Nasturtium
1
10
Niacin
1
10
Olive leaf extract
1
10
Ornithine
1
10
Peony
1
10
Piperidines
1
10
Psilocybin
1
10
Psyllium
1
10
Rhodiola (Tibetan Ginseng)
1
10
SAMe (S-adenosylmethionine)
1
10
Saccharomyces Boulardii
1
10
Salt
1
10
Sesame Seed Oil
1
10
Sesame Seeds
1
10
Sesame oil: topical
1
10
Sodium Bicarbonate
1
10
Thai Herbal Formulations
1
10
Traditional Tibetan Medicine: Zhi Byed 11
1
10
Vitamin B-6
1
10
Vitamin E
1
10
Wintergreen
1
10
Flavonoids
4
9
Thymoquinone
5
9
Moringa oleifera
4
8
Safflower
4
8
EGCG (Epigallocatechin gallate)
5
7
Polyphenols
4
7
Pomegranate Peel
2
7
Quercetin
4
7
Syrian rue
4
7
Banana
3
6
Bee Propolis
3
6
Coconut
3
6
Lotus
3
6
Allicin
3
5
Purslane
3
5
Rutin
3
5
Xanthones
3
5
Coconut Water
2
4
Cucurbitacin B
2
4
Equol
2
4
Fenugreek
3
4
Henna
2
4
Naringenin
2
4
Palash
2
4
Plantago
2
4
Tanshinone IIA
2
4
Vitamin C
2
4
Astaxanthin
2
3
Fucoidan
2
3
Gotu Kola
2
3
Grapefruit Seed Extract
2
3
Graviola
2
3
Neem
3
3
Nettle
2
3
Nobiletin
2
3
Piperine
2
3
Propolis: Bee
2
3
Puerarin
2
3
Rose
2
3
Spirulina
2
3
Tannic Acid
2
3
Acorus calamus
1
2
Anise
1
2
Apigenin
2
2
Arginine
1
2
Arjuna
1
2
Artemisinin
2
2
Artesunate
1
2
Ashwagandha
1
2
Asiatic Acid
1
2
Baccharis dracunculifolia
1
2
Bael
1
2
Bay leaf
1
2
Beta-Caryophyllene
1
2
Bitter Melon
2
2
Black Tea
1
2
Carnosol
1
2
Carvacrol
1
2
Cinnamaldehyde
1
2
Coconut Milk
1
2
Coriandrum sativum
1
2
Crocetin
1
2
Dates
1
2
Fisetin
1
2
Fucoidan: topical
1
2
Gac
1
2
Gardenia
1
2
Gingerol
1
2
Goji
1
2
Grape
1
2
Guarana
1
2
Guduchi
1
2
Hawthorn
1
2
Hesperidin
1
2
Hibiscus sabdariffa
1
2
Homeopathic Treatment: Pulsatilla nigricans
1
2
Isoflavones
1
2
Justicia gendarussa
1
2
Krill
2
2
Lettuce
1
2
Linden (Tilia)
1
2
Lycopene
1
2
Muskmelon
1
2
Mussel: Green-lipped (Perna canaliculus)
1
2
Myrrh
1
2
Noni
1
2
Onion
2
2
P-Coumaric Acid
1
2
Paeoniflorin
1
2
Panax Ginseng
1
2
Panax Notoginseng
1
2
Papaya
1
2
Parsley
1
2
Pineapple
1
2
Plantain
1
2
Potato: Pigmented
1
2
Prebiotics
1
2
Propolis: Brazillian
2
2
Pumpkin Seed Oil/Meal
1
2
Pumpkin Seeds
1
2
Raspberry ketone
1
2
Reishi Mushroom
1
2
Rice
1
2
Rice Bran
1
2
Rosemary
1
2
Rosmarinic acid
1
2
Salvia divinorum
1
2
Sessile Joyweed
1
2
Shark Cartilage
1
2
Shiitake Mushroom
1
2
Shikonin
1
2
Shilajit
1
2
Silymarin
1
2
Spearmint
1
2
Tart Cherry
1
2
Tongkat Ali
1
2
Toona sinensis
1
2
Tribulus
1
2
Verbascoside
1
2
Virgin Coconut Oil
1
2
Vitamin D
1
2
Vitamin E: Gamma-tocotrienol
1
2
Vitex Agnus
1
2
Vitex negundo
1
2
Water: Deuterium Depleted
1
2
Watermelon
1
2
White Tea
1
2
Wild Lettuce
1
2
phytoestrogens
1
2
Astragalus
1
1
Bacillus subtilis
1
1
Blackberry
1
1
Blueberry
1
1
Burdock
1
1
Caffeoylquinic Acids
1
1
Carpolobia lutea
1
1
Cloudberry
1
1
Elderberry
1
1
Evening Primrose Oil
1
1
Evodia ruteacarpa
1
1
Fish
1
1
Fruit: All
1
1
Gallic Acid
1
1
Garcinia Mangostana
1
1
Gold
1
1
Honeydew (melon)
1
1
Honokiol
1
1
Isoliquiritigenin
1
1
Kratom
1
1
Lemongrass: Essential Oil
1
1
Lime
1
1
Maca
1
1
Magnesium
1
1
Magnolol
1
1
Mango Seed
1
1
Mangosteen
1
1
Marshmallow Root
1
1
Mosla scabra
1
1
Mung Bean
1
1
Oyster Mushroom
1
1
Phenethyl isothiocyanate
1
1
Proprietary Nutrient Formulas
1
1
Radix Isatidis
1
1
Raspberry
1
1
Resveratrol
1
1
Salicylic acid
1
1
Sea buckthorn
1
1
Strawberry
1
1
Thymol
1
1
Vitexins
1
1
Willow Bark
1
1
Wine
1
1
Blue-Green Algae
1
0
10 Therapeutic Actions Researched for Natural Substances Versus Drugs
Name
AC
CK
Focus
Homeopathic Treatment
5
42
Acupressure
1
10
Acupuncture
1
10
Light Therapy
1
10
Massage/Therapeutic Touch
1
10
Moxibustion
1
10
Oil Pulling
1
10
Weight Reduction
1
10
Electroacupuncture
1
2
Exercise
1
2
127 Pharmacological Actions Researched for Natural Substances Versus Drugs
Name
AC
CK
Focus
Anti-Inflammatory Agents
65
220
Antidepressive Agents
29
199
Analgesics
29
169
Antimicrobial
20
134
Anti-Bacterial Agents
28
130
Antioxidants
50
119
Hypoglycemic Agents
28
69
Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) Alpha Inhibitor
19
65
Antiproliferative
28
58
Antiviral Agents
14
51
Hypolipidemic
18
49
Anti-Anxiety Agents
6
44
Neuroprotective Agents
17
40
Apoptotic
20
38
Immunomodulatory
8
31
Anticholesteremic Agents
8
30
anti-inflammatory
3
30
Antifungal Agents
6
29
Anti-Ulcer Agents
10
28
Interleukin-6 Downregulation
7
27
Anti-Platelet
2
20
Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors
2
20
Cardioprotective
5
17
Antihypertensive Agents
4
16
Hepatoprotective
8
15
Malondialdehyde Down-regulation
7
14
NF-kappaB Inhibitor
9
14
Antineoplastic Agents
7
13
Hypotensive
2
12
Prophylactic Agents
2
12
Anti-pyretic
2
11
Antiparasitic Agents
5
11
Cyclooxygenase 2 Inhibitors
7
11
Gastroprotective
6
11
Interleukin-1 beta downregulation
6
11
Interleukin-8 downregulation
2
11
Adrenergic alpha-Antagonists
1
10
Anti-Androgen
1
10
Anti-collagenase
1
10
Antinoceceptive
5
10
Cardiovascular Agents
1
10
Cytotoxic
6
10
Dermatologic Agents
1
10
Diuretics
1
10
Enzyme Inhibitors
1
10
Insulin Down-Regulation
1
10
Postaglandin PGE2 downregulation
1
10
Regenerative
1
10
Uterotonic
1
10
Vasodilator Agents
1
10
Superoxide Dismutase Up-regulation
4
8
Chemotherapeutic
5
7
Analgesics: Non-Narcotic
3
6
Anti-metastatic
4
6
Chemopreventive
5
6
Radioprotective
3
6
Renoprotective
3
5
Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitor
2
4
Antipsychotic Agents
2
4
Chemoprotective Agents
2
4
Interleukin-10 downregulation
2
4
Leishmanicidal
3
4
Matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) inhibitor
2
4
Nrf2 activation
2
4
Osteoprotective
2
4
Angiogenesis Inhibitors
2
3
Anticarcinogenic Agents
2
3
Anticonvulsants
2
3
Antiprotozoal Agents
2
3
Calcium Channel Blockers
2
3
Cell cycle arrest
2
3
Insulin Sensitizers
2
3
Nitric Oxide Inhibitor
2
3
5-Lipoxygenase Inhibitor
1
2
Adrenergic alpha-Agonists
1
2
Alpha-amylase inhibitor
2
2
Alpha-glucosidase inhibitor
2
2
Anti-Allergic Agents
1
2
Anti-Angiogenic
1
2
Anti-Asthmatic Agents
1
2
Anti-Inflammatory Agents: Non-Steroidal
1
2
Anticoagulants
1
2
Antispasmodic
1
2
Anxiolytic
1
2
Brain-derived neurotrophic factor modulator
1
2
Bronchoconstrictor Agents
1
2
Caspase-3 Activation
2
2
Chemosensitizer
2
2
Cholinesterase Inhibitors
1
2
Cyclooxygenase 1 Inhibitor
1
2
Cytoprotective
1
2
Gastrointestinal Agents
1
2
Heme oxygenase-1 up-regulation
1
2
Interferon Gamma Reducer
1
2
Interleukin-10 upregulation
1
2
Interleukin-12 downregulation
1
2
Interleukin-2 upregulation
1
2
Interleukin-4 upregulation
1
2
Lipoxygenase Inhibitors
1
2
Matrix metalloproteinase-2 (MMP-2) inhibitor
1
2
Nootropic Agents
1
2
Pancreato Protective Agents
1
2
Proton Pump Inhibitor
1
2
Radiosensitizer
1
2
Schistosomicides
1
2
Tumor Suppressor Protein p53 Upregulation
2
2
Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A Inhibitor
1
2
Wnt/β-catenin pathway down-regulation
1
2
apoptosis
1
2
AMP-activated protein kinase modulation
1
1
Anti-HIV Agents
1
1
Antidiarrheals
1
1
Antigiardial agents
1
1
Caspase-8 activation
1
1
Cyclin D1 Down-Regulation
1
1
Cyclooxygenase Inhibitors
1
1
Gluconeogenesis Inhibitor
1
1
Heat Shock Protein Down-Regulation
1
1
Insulin-releasing
1
1
Lactate Dehydrogenase A Inhibitor
1
1
Neurominidase Inhibitor
1
1
P21 Activation
1
1
Prostaglandin PGE2 downregulation
1
1
Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors
1
1
Telomerase Inhibitor
1
1
Vascular Cell Adhesion Molecule-1 Inhibitor
1
1
Viral Hemagglutinin Inhibitor
1
1
Research Articles
479
Cumulative Knowledge Score
775
Overall Research Rating
EXCELLENT
View the Evidence:
536 Abstracts with Natural Substances Versus Drugs Research
Filter by Study Type
Animal Study
Human In Vitro
Human Study
Human: Case Report
In Vitro Study
Insect Study
Meta Analysis
Review
Sort Abstracts
Limited to Members Only
By default, all articles on GreenMedInfo.com are sorted based on the content type which best reflects the data which most users are searching for. For instance, people viewing substances are generally most interested in viewing diseases that these substances have shown to have positive influences. This section is for allowing more advanced sorting methods. Currently, these advanced sorting methods are available for members only. If you are already a member, you can sign in by
clicking here
. If you do not currently have a user account, and would like to create one/become a member,
click here
to begin the singup process.
Currently Available Sorting Options
Article Published Date
- Sort all displayed articles by their published date
Quick Summary Fieldsets
- Sort alphabetically, rather than by Cumulative Knowledge
Cumulative Knowledge
- Default sorting method. Allows you to sort descendingly
Free Sample of Member-Only Features
Although all 30,000+ articles on GreenMedInfo.com are made entirely free to view as an educational service to the public, we provide a powerful set of enhanced data comprehension and retrieval tools for subscribing members. Above you are viewing a free preview, limited to 10000 rows, of the membership feature called "
Cumulative Knowledge
" (
learn more
).
The
Focus Article Feature
is not enabled.
Upgrading to the
Friend
membership gives you access to unlimited rows of Cumulative Knowledge data.
To Participate
Click here
to login
Click here
to order a membership
[+]
A systematic review of the literature showed that Permixon was effective for relieving urinary symptoms due to prostate enlargement.
Nov 30, 2016
Click here to read the entire abstract
Pubmed Data
: Eur Urol Focus. 2016 Dec ;2(5):553-561. Epub 2016 Apr 23. PMID:
28723522
Article Published Date
: Nov 30, 2016
Study Type
: Meta Analysis, Review
Additional Links
Substances
:
Saw Palmetto
Diseases
:
Prostatic Hyperplasia: Benign
Additional Keywords
:
Natural Substances Versus Drugs
,
Plant Extracts
[+]
Evening primrose oil is a safe medication with similar efficacy for pain control in women with mastalgia to topical NSAIDS, danazol, or vitamin E.
Jun 09, 2021
Click here to read the entire abstract
Article Publish Status
: This is a free article.
Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data
: Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2021 Jun 10 ;18(12). Epub 2021 Jun 10. PMID:
34200727
Article Published Date
: Jun 09, 2021
Study Type
: Meta Analysis, Review
Additional Links
Substances
:
Evening Primrose Oil
Diseases
:
Mastalgia
Pharmacological Actions
:
Analgesics
Additional Keywords
:
Natural Substances Versus Drugs
[+]
Ginkgo biloba, chamomile and kava kava exhibit therapeutic potential in generalizaed anxiety disorder.
Oct 15, 2010
Click here to read the entire abstract
Pubmed Data
: Rev Bras Psiquiatr. 2010 Oct 15. Epub 2010 Oct 15. PMID:
20963375
Article Published Date
: Oct 15, 2010
Study Type
: Meta Analysis
Additional Links
Substances
:
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
[+]
Saffron was effective in the treatment of major depressive disorder and had comparable efficacy to synthetic antidepressants.
Dec 31, 2017
Click here to read the entire abstract
Article Publish Status
: This is a free article.
Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data
: Neuropsychiatr Dis Treat. 2018 ;14:1297-1305. Epub 2018 May 21. PMID:
29849461
Article Published Date
: Dec 31, 2017
Study Type
: Meta Analysis
Additional Links
Substances
:
Saffron
Diseases
:
Depression
Pharmacological Actions
:
Antidepressive Agents
Additional Keywords
:
Natural Substances Versus Drugs
[+]
The findings of this study showed that saffron administration was well comparable with fluoxetine and placebo.
Dec 31, 2018
Click here to read the entire abstract
Article Publish Status
: This is a free article.
Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data
: Psychol Res Behav Manag. 2019 ;12:297-305. Epub 2019 Apr 23. PMID:
31118846
Article Published Date
: Dec 31, 2018
Study Type
: Meta Analysis, Review
Additional Links
Substances
:
Saffron
Diseases
:
Depression
Pharmacological Actions
:
Antidepressive Agents
Additional Keywords
:
Natural Substances Versus Drugs
Problem Substances
:
Fluoxetine (trade name Prozac)
[+]
The results confirm the efficacy of the three herbal active substances in elderly patients with anxiety, depression, and dementia.
Jun 19, 2015
Click here to read the entire abstract
Pubmed Data
: Wien Med Wochenschr. 2015 Jun 20. Epub 2015 Jun 20. PMID:
26092515
Article Published Date
: Jun 19, 2015
Study Type
: Meta Analysis
Additional Links
Substances
:
Ginkgo biloba
,
Lavender: Essential Oil
,
St. John's Wort
Diseases
:
Anxiety Disorders
,
Dementia
,
Depression
Pharmacological Actions
:
Antidepressive Agents
Additional Keywords
:
Natural Substances Versus Drugs
,
Plant Extracts
[+]
Topical mother's milk may provide an effective alternative to topical antibiotics in infant epiphora.
Feb 01, 2007
Click here to read the entire abstract
Pubmed Data
: J Trop Pediatr. 2007 Feb;53(1):68-9. Epub 2006 Dec 6. PMID:
17151086
Article Published Date
: Feb 01, 2007
Study Type
: Meta Analysis
Additional Links
Substances
:
Breast Milk
Diseases
:
Epiphora
Additional Keywords
:
Antibiotic Alternatives
,
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
Click here to read the entire abstract
Article Publish Status
: This is a free article.
Click here to read the complete article.
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)
[+]
The intraluminal administration of peppermint oil by using a hand pump is a simple, safe, and convenient alternative to the systemic injection of a cholinergic blocking agent or glucagon during colonoscopy.
Feb 01, 2001
Click here to read the entire abstract
Pubmed Data
: Gastrointest Endosc. 2001 Feb;53(2):172-7. PMID:
11174287
Article Published Date
: Feb 01, 2001
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Peppermint
Diseases
:
Colonic Spasm
,
Endoscopy
Additional Keywords
:
Natural Substances Versus Drugs
[+]
2% dill vaginal suppositories were as effective as 100 mg clotrimazole vaginal tablets in reducing both the clinical and microbiological symptoms.
Mar 18, 2018
Click here to read the entire abstract
Pubmed Data
: J Obstet Gynaecol. 2018 Mar 19:1-4. Epub 2018 Mar 19. PMID:
29553834
Article Published Date
: Mar 18, 2018
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Dill
Diseases
:
Candidiasis: Vulvovaginal
Pharmacological Actions
:
Antimicrobial
Additional Keywords
:
Natural Substances Versus Drugs
[+]
A combination of baicalin (a compound found within Chinese skullcap) and catechin (a polyphenol plant antioxidant) are as effective as naproxen in treating osteoarthritis of the knee.
Dec 01, 1985
Click here to read the entire abstract
Pubmed Data
: J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 1985 Dec;4(6):923-30. PMID:
19555810
Article Published Date
: Dec 01, 1985
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Catechin
,
Chinese Skullcap
Diseases
:
Osteoarthritis
,
Osteoarthritis: Knee
Additional Keywords
:
Natural Substances Versus Drugs
[+]
A combination of garlic, mullein, calendula, st. johns wort and olive oil is as effective as an anesthetic drug for the management of acute otitis media-associated pain.
Jul 01, 2001
Click here to read the entire abstract
Pubmed Data
: Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. 2001 Jul;155(7):796-9. PMID:
11434846
Article Published Date
: Jul 01, 2001
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Calendula
,
Garlic
,
Mullein
,
Olive
,
St. Johns Wort
Diseases
:
Ear Infection
,
Otitis media
Pharmacological Actions
:
Analgesics
Additional Keywords
:
Natural Substances Versus Drugs
,
Plant Extracts
[+]
A combination of nasturtium herb and horseradish root is as effetive in treating acute sinusitis, acute bronchitis and acute urinary tract infections as comparable to treatment with standard antibiotics.
Jan 01, 2006
Click here to read the entire abstract
Pubmed Data
: Arzneimittelforschung. 2006;56(3):249-57. PMID:
16618018
Article Published Date
: Jan 01, 2006
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Horseradish
,
Nasturtium
Diseases
:
Bronchitis: Acute
,
Sinusitis: Acute
,
Urinary Tract Infections
,
Urinary Tract Infections: Children
Pharmacological Actions
:
Anti-Bacterial Agents
Additional Keywords
:
Antibiotic Alternatives
,
Natural Substances Versus Drugs
[+]
A Comparative study on the efficacy of coenzyme Q10 and amitriptyline in the prophylactic treatment of migraine headaches.
Dec 31, 2021
Click here to read the entire abstract
Article Publish Status
: This is a free article.
Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data
: Adv Biomed Res. 2022 ;11:43. Epub 2022 May 30. PMID:
35814300
Article Published Date
: Dec 31, 2021
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Coenzyme Q10
Diseases
:
Migraines
Pharmacological Actions
:
Prophylactic Agents
Additional Keywords
:
Natural Substances Versus Drugs
,
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
[+]
A diet high in plant sterols, vegetable proteins, viscous fibers and almonds is as effective as the statin drug lovastatin in managing hypercholesterolemia.
Jul 23, 2003
Click here to read the entire abstract
Pubmed Data
: JAMA. 2003 Jul 23;290(4):502-10. PMID:
12876093
Article Published Date
: Jul 23, 2003
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Almond
,
Fiber
,
Vegetables: All
Diseases
:
C-Reactive Protein
,
High Cholesterol
,
Hyperlipidemia
Pharmacological Actions
:
Anticholesteremic Agents
Additional Keywords
:
Natural Substances Versus Drugs
[+]
A homeopathic combination (Vertigoheel) reduced the frequency, duration, and intensity of vertigo attacks and compared favorably to the drug betahistine hydrochloride.
Aug 01, 1998
Click here to read the entire abstract
Pubmed Data
: Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 1998 Aug;124(8):879-85. PMID:
9708713
Article Published Date
: Aug 01, 1998
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Homeopathic Medicine: All
,
Homeopathic Medicine: Ambra grisea
,
Homeopathic Medicine: Anamirta cocculus
,
Homeopathic Medicine: Conium maculatum
,
Homeopathic Medicine: Petroleum rectificatum
Diseases
:
Vertigo
Therapeutic Actions
:
Homeopathic Treatment
Pharmacological Actions
:
Vasodilator Agents
Additional Keywords
:
Natural Substances Versus Drugs
[+]
A homeopathic gel compares favorably to NSAID gel for treating osteoarthritis of the knee.
Jul 01, 2000
Click here to read the entire abstract
Pubmed Data
: Rheumatology (Oxford). 2000 Jul;39(7):714-9. PMID:
10908688
Article Published Date
: Jul 01, 2000
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Homeopathic Medicine: All
Diseases
:
Osteoarthritis
,
Osteoarthritis: Knee
Therapeutic Actions
:
Homeopathic Treatment
Additional Keywords
:
Natural Substances Versus Drugs
[+]
A homeopathic ointment preparation compares favorably with 1% diclofenac gel for acute symptomatic treatment of tendinopathy.
Nov 01, 2005
Click here to read the entire abstract
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 horsetail extract produced a diuretic effect that was stronger than that of the negative control and was equivalent to that of hydrochlorothiazide.
Dec 31, 2013
Click here to read the entire abstract
Article Publish Status
: This is a free article.
Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data
: Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2014 ;2014:760683. Epub 2014 Mar 4. PMID:
24723963
Article Published Date
: Dec 31, 2013
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Horsetail
Pharmacological Actions
:
Diuretics
Additional Keywords
:
Natural Substances Versus Drugs
[+]
A standardized preparation of curcuminoids compares favorably with atorvastatin on endothelial dysfunction in association with reductions in inflammatory cytokines and markers of oxidative stress.
Jan 01, 2008
Click here to read the entire abstract
Pubmed Data
: Drugs R D. 2008;9(4):243-50. PMID:
18588355
Article Published Date
: Jan 01, 2008
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Curcumin
Diseases
:
Endothelial Dysfunction
,
Inflammation
,
Oxidative Stress
Pharmacological Actions
:
Interleukin-6 Downregulation
,
Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) Alpha Inhibitor
Additional Keywords
:
Drug: Atorvastatin
,
Natural Substances Versus Drugs
,
Statin Alternatives
[+]
Acupuncture is as effective as low-dose prednisolone for mild-to-moderate carpal tunnel syndrome.
May 01, 2009
Click here to read the entire abstract
Pubmed Data
: Clin J Pain. 2009 May;25(4):327-33. PMID:
19590482
Article Published Date
: May 01, 2009
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases
:
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Therapeutic Actions
:
Acupuncture
Additional Keywords
:
Natural Substances Versus Drugs
[+]
Administration of olive oil followed by a low volume of polyethylene glycol-electrolyte lavage solution improves patient satisfaction with right-side colonic cleansing over conventional preparation.
Sep 01, 2009
Click here to read the entire abstract
Pubmed Data
: Gastrointest Endosc. 2009 Sep;70(3):515-21. Epub 2009 Jun 24. PMID:
19555936
Article Published Date
: Sep 01, 2009
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Olive
Diseases
:
Constipation
Additional Keywords
:
Natural Substances Versus Drugs
[+]
Administration of saffron capsules was comparable with memantine in reducing cognitive decline in patients with moderate to severe AD.
Jun 30, 2014
Click here to read the entire abstract
Pubmed Data
: Hum Psychopharmacol. 2014 Jul ;29(4):351-9. PMID:
25163440
Article Published Date
: Jun 30, 2014
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Saffron
Diseases
:
Alzheimer's Disease
Additional Keywords
:
Natural Substances Versus Drugs
,
Phytotherapy
,
Plant Extracts
Problem Substances
:
Memantine
[+]
Aloe vera and tea tree oil mouthwashes can decrease plaque, gingivitis and S. mutans in the oral cavity in children.
May 19, 2019
Click here to read the entire abstract
Pubmed Data
: Eur Arch Paediatr Dent. 2019 May 20. Epub 2019 May 20. PMID:
31111439
Article Published Date
: May 19, 2019
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Aloe Vera
,
Tea Tree
Diseases
:
Dental Plaque
,
Gingivitis
,
Steptococcus Mutans Infections
Pharmacological Actions
:
Antimicrobial
Additional Keywords
:
Natural Substances Versus Drugs
[+]
Aloe vera gel has been shown to be as effective as benzyl benzoate in the treatment of scabies.
Mar 09, 2009
Click here to read the entire abstract
Pubmed Data
: Phytother Res. 2009 Mar 9. [Epub ahead of print] PMID:
19274696
Article Published Date
: Mar 09, 2009
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Aloe Vera
Diseases
:
Scabies
Additional Keywords
:
Natural Substances Versus Drugs
[+]
Aloe vera may prove an effective mouthwash due to its ability in reducing dental plaque.
Mar 31, 2014
Click here to read the entire abstract
Article Publish Status
: This is a free article.
Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data
: Ethiop J Health Sci. 2014 Apr ;24(2):139-44. PMID:
24795515
Article Published Date
: Mar 31, 2014
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Aloe Vera
Diseases
:
Dental Plaque
Pharmacological Actions
:
Anti-Bacterial Agents
,
Anti-Inflammatory Agents
,
Antifungal Agents
,
Antioxidants
Additional Keywords
:
Chemical: Chlorhexidine
,
Mouthwash
,
Natural Substances Versus Drugs
[+]
Aloe vera mouthwash has comparable antiplaque efficacy as the gold standard 0.2% chlorhexidine gluconate with fewer side effects.
Apr 30, 2016
Click here to read the entire abstract
Pubmed Data
: J Int Soc Prev Community Dent. 2016 May-Jun;6(3):251-5. Epub 2016 May 30. PMID:
27382543
Article Published Date
: Apr 30, 2016
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Aloe Vera
Diseases
:
Dental Plaque
Additional Keywords
:
Mouthwash
,
Natural Substances Versus Drugs
[+]
Aloe vera mouthwash was as beneficial as benzydamine mouthwash in alleviating the severity of radiation-induced mucositis.
Dec 31, 2014
Click here to read the entire abstract
Pubmed Data
: Oral Health Prev Dent. 2015 ;13(4):309-15. PMID:
25431805
Article Published Date
: Dec 31, 2014
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Aloe Vera
Diseases
:
Head and Neck Cancer
,
Radiation Induced Illness: Mucositis
Pharmacological Actions
:
Anti-Inflammatory Agents
Additional Keywords
:
Natural Substances Versus Drugs
,
Plant Extracts
[+]
An extract of saw palmetto compares favorably with the drug tamsulosin in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia.
Jun 01, 2002
Click here to read the entire abstract
Pubmed Data
: Prog Urol. 2002 Jun;12(3):384-92; discussion 394-4. PMID:
12189744
Article Published Date
: Jun 01, 2002
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Saw Palmetto
Diseases
:
Prostatic Hyperplasia: Benign
Pharmacological Actions
:
Adrenergic alpha-Antagonists
,
Anti-Androgen
Additional Keywords
:
Drug: Tamsulosin
,
Natural Substances Versus Drugs
,
Plant Extracts
[+]
An herbal extract combination (Biochanin A, Acetyl tetrapeptide-3, and ginseng extracts) versus 3% minoxidil solution for the treatment of androgenetic alopecia.
Sep 30, 2020
Click here to read the entire abstract
Article Publish Status
: This is a free article.
Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data
: J Clin Aesthet Dermatol. 2020 Oct ;13(10):32-37. Epub 2020 Oct 1. PMID:
33584955
Article Published Date
: Sep 30, 2020
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Biochanin A
,
Ginseng
Diseases
:
Alopecia: Androgenic
Pharmacological Actions
:
Regenerative
Additional Keywords
:
Hair Regeneration
,
Natural Substances Versus Drugs
[+]
Arnica is superior to steroids for reducing adverse effects, e.g. bruising, from rhinoplastic surgery.
Jul 01, 2007
Click here to read the entire abstract
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
[+]
Arnica montana is efficacious in healing wound associated with Hallux valgus (bunion) surgery.
Jan 01, 2008
Click here to read the entire abstract
Pubmed Data
: J Altern Complement Med. 2008 Jan-Feb;14(1):17-25. PMID:
18199022
Article Published Date
: Jan 01, 2008
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Arnica
Diseases
:
Bunion
Therapeutic Actions
:
Homeopathic Treatment
Additional Keywords
:
Natural Substances Versus Drugs
,
Plant Extracts
[+]
Berberine is a potent oral hypoglycemic agent with benefical effects on lipid metabolism, comparable in efficacy to metformin.
May 01, 2008
Click here to read the entire abstract
Pubmed Data
: Metabolism. 2008 May;57(5):712-7. PMID:
18442638
Article Published Date
: May 01, 2008
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Berberine
Diseases
:
Diabetes Mellitus: Type 2
Additional Keywords
:
Drug: Metformin
,
Metformin Alternatives
,
Natural Substances Versus Drugs
[+]
Berberine lowers blood glucose in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients through increasing insulin receptor expression.
Oct 06, 2009
Click here to read the entire abstract
Pubmed Data
: Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2009 Oct 6; PMID:
19800084
Article Published Date
: Oct 06, 2009
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Berberine
Diseases
:
Diabetes Mellitus: Type 2
Pharmacological Actions
:
Hypoglycemic Agents
Additional Keywords
:
Drug: Metformin
,
Drug: Rosiglitazone
,
Insulin Receptor Upregulation
,
Natural Substances Versus Drugs
[+]
Bioavailable turmeric extract is as effective as paracetamol in reducing pain and other symptoms of knee osteoarthritis.
Jan 29, 2021
Click here to read the entire abstract
Pubmed Data
: Trials. 2021 Jan 30 ;22(1):105. Epub 2021 Jan 30. PMID:
33516238
Article Published Date
: Jan 29, 2021
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Curcumin
,
Turmeric
Diseases
:
Osteoarthritis: Knee
Pharmacological Actions
:
Analgesics
,
Anti-Inflammatory Agents
,
Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) Alpha Inhibitor
Additional Keywords
:
Natural Substances Versus Drugs
,
Plant Extracts
[+]
Black chokeberry juice lowered the incidence of Urinary tract infections by 55% and a reduction in antibiotics use in patients.
May 31, 2014
Click here to read the entire abstract
Pubmed Data
: Nutr Res. 2014 Jun ;34(6):518-25. Epub 2014 Jun 3. PMID:
25026919
Article Published Date
: May 31, 2014
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Anthocyanins
,
Chlorogenic Acid
,
Chokeberry
Diseases
:
Urinary Tract Infections
Pharmacological Actions
:
Anti-Bacterial Agents
Additional Keywords
:
Natural Substances Versus Drugs
,
Proanthocyanidins
[+]
Black cohosh compares favorably to fluoxetine in the treatment of postmenopausal symptoms.
Feb 28, 2007
Click here to read the entire abstract
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)
[+]
Black cumin possesses clinical useful anti-H. pylori activity compared to triple therapy.
Jul 01, 2010
Click here to read the entire abstract
Pubmed Data
: Saudi J Gastroenterol. 2010 Jul-Sep;16(3):207-14. PMID:
20616418
Article Published Date
: Jul 01, 2010
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Nigella sativa (aka Black Seed)
Diseases
:
Dyspepsia
,
Helicobacter Pylori Infection
Pharmacological Actions
:
Anti-Bacterial Agents
,
Anti-Ulcer Agents
Additional Keywords
:
Drug: Amoxicillin
,
Drug: Omeprazole
,
Drug-Plant-Vitamin Synergies
,
Natural Substances Versus Drugs
,
Plant Extracts
[+]
Both hyaluronic acid vaginal gel and estriol cream can significantly improve the clinical symptoms of vaginal dryness in postmenopausal women, with improvement rate of 84.44% and 89.42%, respectively, after 10 applications, without statistically significa
May 31, 2013
Click here to read the entire abstract
Pubmed Data
: J Sex Med. 2013 Jun ;10(6):1575-84. Epub 2013 Apr 9. PMID:
23574713
Article Published Date
: May 31, 2013
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Hyaluronic Acid
Diseases
:
Atrophic Vaginitis (Vaginal Atrophy)
Additional Keywords
:
Natural Substances Versus Drugs
[+]
Bright light treatment, both as monotherapy and in combination with fluoxetine, was efficacious and well tolerated in the treatment of adults with nonseasonal Nonseasonal Major Depressive Disorder.
Dec 31, 2015
Click here to read the entire abstract
Pubmed Data
: JAMA Psychiatry. 2016 Jan ;73(1):56-63. PMID:
26580307
Article Published Date
: Dec 31, 2015
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases
:
Depression
Therapeutic Actions
:
Light Therapy
Additional Keywords
:
Natural Substances Versus Drugs
Problem Substances
:
Fluoxetine (trade name Prozac)
[+]
Butterbur is as effective as fexofenadine in attenuating nasal symptoms in patients with perennial allergic rhinitis.
Apr 01, 2004
Click here to read the entire abstract
Pubmed Data
: Clin Exp Allergy. 2004 Apr;34(4):646-9. PMID:
15080820
Article Published Date
: Apr 01, 2004
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Butterbur
Diseases
:
Allergic Rhinitis
Additional Keywords
:
Natural Substances Versus Drugs
[+]
Caffeine compares favorably to amphetamine in reducing the symptoms of treatment-resistant obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Nov 01, 2009
Click here to read the entire abstract
Pubmed Data
: J Clin Psychiatry. 2009 Nov;70(11):1530-5. Epub 2009 Jun 30. PMID:
19573497
Article Published Date
: Nov 01, 2009
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Caffeine
Diseases
:
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Additional Keywords
:
Natural Substances Versus Drugs
[+]
Caffeine is as effective as aminophylline, while it is superior to aminophylline regarding its overall safety.
Dec 31, 2017
Click here to read the entire abstract
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
[+]
Castor oil is safe and effective in the treatment of patients wtih osteoarthritis.
Oct 01, 2009
Click here to read the entire abstract
Pubmed Data
: Phytother Res. 2009 Oct;23(10):1469-73. PMID:
19288533
Article Published Date
: Oct 01, 2009
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Castor oil
Diseases
:
Osteoarthritis
Additional Keywords
:
Natural Substances Versus Drugs
[+]
Celadrin, a proprietary formula containing Cetyl Myristoleate, improves knee function in patients with osteoarthritis
Aug 01, 2002
Click here to read the entire abstract
Pubmed Data
: J Rheumatol. 2002 Aug;29(8):1708-12. PMID:
12180734
Article Published Date
: Aug 01, 2002
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Celadrin
,
Cetyl Myristoleate
Diseases
:
Osteoarthritis
Pharmacological Actions
:
Anti-Inflammatory Agents
Additional Keywords
:
Natural Substances Versus Drugs
[+]
Chamomile extract produced a clinically meaningful reduction in generalized anxiety disorder symptoms over 8 weeks.
Dec 14, 2016
Click here to read the entire abstract
Pubmed Data
: Phytomedicine. 2016 Dec 15 ;23(14):1699-1705. Epub 2016 Oct 24. PMID:
27912871
Article Published Date
: Dec 14, 2016
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Chamomile
Diseases
:
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Pharmacological Actions
:
Anti-Anxiety Agents
Additional Keywords
:
Natural Substances Versus Drugs
,
Plant Extracts
[+]
Chamomile extract reduced biofilm accumulation and gingival bleeding in patients with gingivitis.
Dec 31, 2015
Click here to read the entire abstract
Article Publish Status
: This is a free article.
Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data
: J Oral Sci. 2016 ;58(4):569-574. PMID:
28025442
Article Published Date
: Dec 31, 2015
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Chamomile
Diseases
:
Gingivitis
,
Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections
,
Staphylococcus aureus infection
,
Steptococcus Mutans Infections
Pharmacological Actions
:
Anti-Inflammatory Agents
,
Antimicrobial
Additional Keywords
:
Biofilm
,
Natural Substances Versus Drugs
,
Plant Extracts
[+]
Chamomile is as effective as clotrimazole in vulvovaginal candidiasis treatment.
Dec 30, 2021
Click here to read the entire abstract
Article Publish Status
: This is a free article.
Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data
: J Pharmacopuncture. 2021 Dec 31 ;24(4):191-195. PMID:
35028170
Article Published Date
: Dec 30, 2021
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Chamomile
Diseases
:
Candidiasis: Vulvovaginal
Pharmacological Actions
:
Antifungal Agents
Additional Keywords
:
Natural Substances Versus Drugs
[+]
Cinnamon as compared significantly reduces the severity and duration of pain during menstruation, but this effect is less compared to that of Ibuprofen.
Mar 31, 2015
Click here to read the entire abstract
Article Publish Status
: This is a free article.
Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data
: J Clin Diagn Res. 2015 Apr ;9(4):QC04-7. Epub 2015 Apr 1. PMID:
26023601
Article Published Date
: Mar 31, 2015
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Cinnamon
Diseases
:
Dysmenorrhea
Pharmacological Actions
:
Analgesics
Additional Keywords
:
Ibuprofen
,
Natural Substances Versus Drugs
,
Significant Treatment Outcome
[+]
Clove is as effective as benzocaine as a topical anesthesic.
Nov 01, 2006
Click here to read the entire abstract
Pubmed Data
: J Dent. 2006 Nov;34(10):747-50. Epub 2006 Mar 13. PMID:
16530911
Article Published Date
: Nov 01, 2006
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Clove
Diseases
:
Pain
Pharmacological Actions
:
Analgesics
Additional Keywords
:
Natural Substances Versus Drugs
[+]
Coconut oil gargling is as effective as using chlorhexidine mouthwash for the reduction of S. mutans.
Aug 31, 2016
Click here to read the entire abstract
Article Publish Status
: This is a free article.
Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data
: J Int Soc Prev Community Dent. 2016 Sep-Oct;6(5):447-452. Epub 2016 Oct 24. PMID:
27891311
Article Published Date
: Aug 31, 2016
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Coconut Oil
Diseases
:
Steptococcus Mutans Infections
Pharmacological Actions
:
Anti-Bacterial Agents
Additional Keywords
:
Natural Substances Versus Drugs
[+]
Comparable efficacy of standardized Ayurveda formulation and hydroxychloroquine sulfate (HCQS) in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
Jan 31, 2012
Click here to read the entire abstract
Pubmed Data
: Clin Rheumatol. 2012 Feb ;31(2):259-69. Epub 2011 Jul 20. PMID:
21773714
Article Published Date
: Jan 31, 2012
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Ayurvedic Formulations
,
Ginger
Diseases
:
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Additional Keywords
:
Natural Substances Versus Drugs
,
Phytotherapy
,
Plant Extracts
Problem Substances
:
Hydroxychloroquine sulfate
[+]
Comparative study of efficacy of l-5-hydroxytryptophan and fluoxetine in patients presenting with first depressive episode.
Jan 31, 2013
Click here to read the entire abstract
Pubmed Data
: Asian J Psychiatr. 2013 Feb ;6(1):29-34. Epub 2012 Jul 12. PMID:
23380314
Article Published Date
: Jan 31, 2013
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
5-HTP (5-Hydroxytryptophan)
Diseases
:
Depression
Additional Keywords
:
Natural Substances Versus Drugs
Problem Substances
:
Fluoxetine (trade name Prozac)
[+]
Consumption of rose oil soft capsule alleviates cardinal GERD symptoms similar to omeprazole.
Apr 30, 2021
Click here to read the entire abstract
Pubmed Data
: Complement Ther Clin Pract. 2021 May ;43:101361. Epub 2021 Mar 11. PMID:
33735635
Article Published Date
: Apr 30, 2021
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Rose
Diseases
:
Gastroesophageal Reflux
Pharmacological Actions
:
Gastrointestinal Agents
Additional Keywords
:
Natural Substances Versus Drugs
[+]
Continual intake of a probiotic drink containing Lactobacillus brevis led to a reduction in the incidence of influenza, especially in subjects not inoculated with influenza vaccine.
Nov 30, 2014
Click here to read the entire abstract
Article Publish Status
: This is a free article.
Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data
: Lett Appl Microbiol. 2014 Dec ;59(6):565-71. Epub 2014 Oct 30. PMID:
25294223
Article Published Date
: Nov 30, 2014
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Lactobacillus Brevis
,
Probiotics
Diseases
:
Influenza
Pharmacological Actions
:
Immunomodulatory
Additional Keywords
:
Natural Substances Versus Drugs
,
Risk Reduction
[+]
Cranberry compares favorably to the drug trimethoprim in the prevention of recurrent urinary tract infections in older women, without increasing the risk of antibiotic resistance/super-infection and/or fungal infection.
Feb 01, 2009
Click here to read the entire abstract
Pubmed Data
: J Antimicrob Chemother. 2009 Feb;63(2):389-95. Epub 2008 Nov 28. PMID:
19042940
Article Published Date
: Feb 01, 2009
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Cranberry
Diseases
:
Clostridium Infections
,
Fungal Infection
,
Urinary Tract Infections
Additional Keywords
:
Natural Substances Versus Drugs
[+]
Crocin is effective in treatment of patients with mild to moderate OCD with possibly fewer adverse effects compared to fluoxetine.
Feb 17, 2021
Click here to read the entire abstract
Pubmed Data
: Hum Psychopharmacol. 2021 Feb 18:e2780. Epub 2021 Feb 18. PMID:
33599345
Article Published Date
: Feb 17, 2021
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Crocin
Diseases
:
Anxiety
,
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Pharmacological Actions
:
Anti-Anxiety Agents
Additional Keywords
:
Natural Substances Versus Drugs
[+]
Crocus sativus compares favorably in the treatment of mild to moderate depression.
Feb 27, 2005
Click here to read the entire abstract
Pubmed Data
: J Ethnopharmacol. 2005 Feb 28 ;97(2):281-4. Epub 2005 Jan 6. PMID:
15707766
Article Published Date
: Feb 27, 2005
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Saffron
Diseases
:
Depression
Pharmacological Actions
:
Antidepressive Agents
Additional Keywords
:
Natural Substances Versus Drugs
,
Phytotherapy
,
Plant Extracts
Problem Substances
:
Fluoxetine (trade name Prozac)
[+]
Curcuma longa Linn can improve dyspeptic symptoms, improve quality of life, and provide satisfaction equivalent to omeprazole.
Oct 14, 2021
Click here to read the entire abstract
Pubmed Data
: J Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2021 Oct 15. Epub 2021 Oct 15. PMID:
34652861
Article Published Date
: Oct 14, 2021
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Turmeric
Diseases
:
Dyspepsia
Additional Keywords
:
Natural Substances Versus Drugs
[+]
Curcumin compares favorably with corticosteroid therapy in the management of chronic anterior uveitis.
Jun 01, 1999
Click here to read the entire abstract
Pubmed Data
: Phytother Res. 1999 Jun;13(4):318-22. PMID:
10404539
Article Published Date
: Jun 01, 1999
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Curcumin
Diseases
:
Uveitis
Additional Keywords
:
Cortisone Alternatives
,
Natural Substances Versus Drugs
[+]
Curcumin is comparable to chlorhexidine as an anti-inflammatory mouthwash. Thus, it can be considered as an effective adjunct to mechanical periodontal therapy.
Dec 31, 2012
Click here to read the entire abstract
Pubmed Data
: Oral Health Prev Dent. 2013 ;11(1):81-6. PMID:
23507685
Article Published Date
: Dec 31, 2012
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Curcumin
Diseases
:
Gingivitis
,
Periodontal Diseases
Additional Keywords
:
Natural Substances Versus Drugs
Problem Substances
:
Chlorhexidine gluconate
[+]
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
[+]
Cyclic antibiotic therapy in combination with fiber for diverticular disease results in very little benefit in comparison to fiber alone.
Sep 01, 2010
Click here to read the entire abstract
Pubmed Data
: J Gastrointestin Liver Dis. 2010 Sep;19(3):295-302. PMID:
20922195
Article Published Date
: Sep 01, 2010
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases
:
Diverticular Disease
,
Diverticulitis
Additional Keywords
:
Natural Substances Versus Drugs
Problem Substances
:
Antibiotics
[+]
Dietary flaxseed lignan improves lower urinary tract symptoms in benign prostatic hyperplasia subjects as well as drug therapy.
Jan 01, 2007
Click here to read the entire abstract
Pubmed Data
: J Ren Nutr. 2007 Jan;17(1):23-9. PMID:
18358071
Article Published Date
: Jan 01, 2007
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Flaxseed
Diseases
:
Prostatic Hyperplasia: Benign
Additional Keywords
:
Natural Substances Versus Drugs
,
Secoisolariciresinol Diglucoside
[+]
Dietary soy supplementation constitutes an effective alternative therapy for somatic and urogenital symptoms of the menopause.
Nov 01, 2010
Click here to read the entire abstract
Pubmed Data
: Maturitas. 2010 Nov;67(3):262-9. Epub 2010 Sep 15. PMID:
20833488
Article Published Date
: Nov 01, 2010
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Soy
Diseases
:
Menopausal Syndrome
,
Urogenital Symptoms
,
Vaginal Dryness
Additional Keywords
:
HRT Alternatives
,
Natural Substances Versus Drugs
[+]
Dill might be beneficial for hypercholesterolemic and hypertriglycemic patients.
Jul 31, 2014
Click here to read the entire abstract
Article Publish Status
: This is a free article.
Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data
: J Res Med Sci. 2014 Aug ;19(8):758-61. PMID:
25422662
Article Published Date
: Jul 31, 2014
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Dill
Diseases
:
Hypercholesterolemia
,
Hyperlipidemia
Pharmacological Actions
:
Anticholesteremic Agents
,
Hypolipidemic
Additional Keywords
:
Natural Substances Versus Drugs
Problem Substances
:
Gemfibrozil
[+]
Dill was as effective as mefenamic acid in reducing the pain severity in primary dysmenorrhea.
Mar 31, 2014
Click here to read the entire abstract
Article Publish Status
: This is a free article.
Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data
: J Res Med Sci. 2014 Apr ;19(4):326-30. PMID:
25097605
Article Published Date
: Mar 31, 2014
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Dill
Diseases
:
Dysmenorrhea
Pharmacological Actions
:
Analgesics
Additional Keywords
:
Natural Substances Versus Drugs
Problem Substances
:
Mefenamic acid
[+]
Echinacea/sage is at least as effective as chlorhexidine/lidocaine for treating acute sore throats.
Sep 01, 2009
Click here to read the entire abstract
Pubmed Data
: Eur J Med Res. 2009 Sep 1;14(9):406-12. PMID:
19748859
Article Published Date
: Sep 01, 2009
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Echinacea
,
Sage
Diseases
:
Sore Throat
Additional Keywords
:
Natural Substances Versus Drugs
[+]
Effectiveness of Bromelain in the control of postoperative pain after periodontal surgery.
Dec 31, 2022
Click here to read the entire abstract
Article Publish Status
: This is a free article.
Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data
: J Adv Periodontol Implant Dent. 2023 ;15(1):22-27. Epub 2023 May 7. PMID:
37645550
Article Published Date
: Dec 31, 2022
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Berberine
Diseases
:
Wound Healing: Periodontal
Pharmacological Actions
:
Analgesics
Additional Keywords
:
Natural Substances Versus Drugs
[+]
Effectiveness of ginger powder for the management of pain and gingival inflammation following open flap debridement is comparable to that of ibuprofen.
Jul 01, 2020
Click here to read the entire abstract
Article Publish Status
: This is a free article.
Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data
: J Ayurveda Integr Med. 2020 Jul 2. Epub 2020 Jul 2. PMID:
32624375
Article Published Date
: Jul 01, 2020
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Ginger
Diseases
:
Chronic Pain
,
Periodontitis
,
Postoperative Recovery
Pharmacological Actions
:
Analgesics
Additional Keywords
:
Natural Substances Versus Drugs
[+]
Effects of genistein aglycone in glucocorticoid induced osteoporosis.
Jun 30, 2023
Click here to read the entire abstract
Article Publish Status
: This is a free article.
Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data
: Biomed Pharmacother. 2023 Jul ;163:114821. Epub 2023 May 9. PMID:
37167726
Article Published Date
: Jun 30, 2023
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Genistein
Diseases
:
Osteoporosis
Pharmacological Actions
:
Osteoprotective
Additional Keywords
:
Natural Substances Versus Drugs
[+]
Effects of psilocybin therapy on personality structure.
Oct 31, 2018
Click here to read the entire abstract
Article Publish Status
: This is a free article.
Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data
: Acta Psychiatr Scand. 2018 Nov ;138(5):368-378. Epub 2018 Jun 19. PMID:
29923178
Article Published Date
: Oct 31, 2018
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Psilocybin
Diseases
:
Depression
Pharmacological Actions
:
Antidepressive Agents
Additional Keywords
:
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
[+]
Efficacy and short-term safety of topical Dwarf Elder (Sambucus ebulus L.) versus diclofenac for knee osteoarthritis.
Jul 20, 2016
Click here to read the entire abstract
Pubmed Data
: J Ethnopharmacol. 2016 Jul 21 ;188:80-6. Epub 2016 Apr 26. PMID:
27125590
Article Published Date
: Jul 20, 2016
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Elderberry
Diseases
:
Osteoarthritis: Knee
Pharmacological Actions
:
Analgesics
,
Cyclooxygenase Inhibitors
Additional Keywords
:
Natural Substances Versus Drugs
[+]
Efficacy of Bacopa monnieri and donepezil in Alzheimer's disease and mild cognitive impairment.
Oct 31, 2020
Click here to read the entire abstract
Article Publish Status
: This is a free article.
Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data
: Ann Indian Acad Neurol. 2020 Nov-Dec;23(6):767-773. Epub 2020 Dec 18. PMID:
33688125
Article Published Date
: Oct 31, 2020
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Bacopa
Diseases
:
Alzheimer's Disease
Pharmacological Actions
:
Neuroprotective Agents
Additional Keywords
:
Natural Substances Versus Drugs
[+]
Efficacy of high-dissolution turmeric-boswellia formulation for pain relief in adult subjects with acute musculoskeletal pain compared to acetaminophen.
Jul 09, 2020
Click here to read the entire abstract
Article Publish Status
: This is a free article.
Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data
: Medicine (Baltimore). 2020 Jul 10 ;99(28):e20373. PMID:
32664057
Article Published Date
: Jul 09, 2020
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Boswellia
,
Turmeric
Diseases
:
Pain
,
Pain: Musculoskeletal
Pharmacological Actions
:
Analgesics
Additional Keywords
:
Natural Substances Versus Drugs
,
Tylenol Alternative
[+]
Efficacy of oil pulling therapy with coconut oil on four-day supragingival plaque growth.
Nov 30, 2019
Click here to read the entire abstract
Pubmed Data
: Complement Ther Med. 2019 Dec ;47:102193. Epub 2019 Sep 4. PMID:
31780023
Article Published Date
: Nov 30, 2019
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Coconut Oil
Diseases
:
Dental Plaque
Additional Keywords
:
Natural Substances Versus Drugs
[+]
Fennel extract/vitamin E compares favorably with ibuprofen on the pain intensity in students with primary dysmenorrhea.
Aug 31, 2013
Click here to read the entire abstract
Article Publish Status
: This is a free article.
Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data
: Iran J Nurs Midwifery Res. 2013 Sep ;18(5):355-9. PMID:
24403936
Article Published Date
: Aug 31, 2013
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Fennel
Diseases
:
Dysmenorrhea
Additional Keywords
:
Natural Substances Versus Drugs
Problem Substances
:
Mefenamic acid
[+]
Fennel is safe and effective for treating primary dysmenorrhea.
Feb 01, 2003
Click here to read the entire abstract
Pubmed Data
: Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2003 Feb;80(2):153-7. PMID:
12566188
Article Published Date
: Feb 01, 2003
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Fennel
Diseases
:
Dysmenorrhea
Additional Keywords
:
Natural Substances Versus Drugs
Problem Substances
:
Mefenamic acid
[+]
Fig tree latex is safe and effective in treating common warts.
May 01, 2007
Click here to read the entire abstract
Pubmed Data
: Int J Dermatol. 2007 May;46(5):524-6. PMID:
17472688
Article Published Date
: May 01, 2007
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Fig
Diseases
:
Warts
Additional Keywords
:
Natural Substances Versus Drugs
[+]
Fish oil compares favorably to montelukast (Singular) in reducing the severity of exercise-induced bronchoconstriction.
Jan 01, 2010
Click here to read the entire abstract
Pubmed Data
: PLoS One. 2010;5(10):e13487. Epub 2010 Oct 18. PMID:
20976161
Article Published Date
: Jan 01, 2010
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Fish Oil
Diseases
:
Bronchial Asthma
,
Bronchoconstriction: Exercise-Induced
,
Bronchospasm: Acute
Additional Keywords
:
Natural Substances Versus Drugs
,
Singular Alternatives
[+]
Fourteen days of treatment with lozenges having L. brevis CD2 have a lasting effect on clinical measures of aggressive periodontitis.
Jun 30, 2017
Click here to read the entire abstract
Article Publish Status
: This is a free article.
Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data
: J Indian Soc Periodontol. 2017 Jul-Aug;21(4):341-343. PMID:
29456312
Article Published Date
: Jun 30, 2017
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Lactobacillus Brevis
Diseases
:
Periodontitis
Pharmacological Actions
:
Antimicrobial
Additional Keywords
:
Natural Substances Versus Drugs
[+]
Garcinia kola 0.5% aqueous eye drops were comparable to Timolol 0.5% eye drops in lowering intraocular pressure.
Dec 31, 2009
Click here to read the entire abstract
Article Publish Status
: This is a free article.
Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data
: Middle East Afr J Ophthalmol. 2010 Jan ;17(1):88-93. PMID:
20543944
Article Published Date
: Dec 31, 2009
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Garcinia kola
Diseases
:
Glaucoma
,
Intraocular hypertension
,
Ocular Hypertension
Additional Keywords
:
Natural Substances Versus Drugs
[+]
Garlic may provide an ideal alternative to acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin) in arteriosclerosis prevention.
Apr 01, 2008
Click here to read the entire abstract
Pubmed Data
: Inflammopharmacology. 2008 Apr;16(2):87-95. PMID:
2071264
Article Published Date
: Apr 01, 2008
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Garlic
Diseases
:
Arteriosclerosis
Pharmacological Actions
:
Anti-Platelet
,
Cardioprotective
Additional Keywords
:
Natural Substances Versus Drugs
[+]
Genistein compares favorably to HRT in supporting bone health in early postmenopausal women.
Oct 01, 2002
Click here to read the entire abstract
Pubmed Data
: J Bone Miner Res. 2002 Oct;17(10):1904-12. PMID:
12369794
Article Published Date
: Oct 01, 2002
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Genistein
Diseases
:
Osteopenia
,
Osteoporosis
,
Postmenopausal Disorders
Additional Keywords
:
HRT Alternatives
,
Natural Substances Versus Drugs
[+]
Ginger compares favorably to the drug sumatriptan for migraine headaches, but with lower side effects.
May 08, 2013
Click here to read the entire abstract
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
[+]
Ginger is as effective as mefenamic acid and ibuprofen in relieving pain in women with primary dysmenorrrhea.
Feb 13, 2009
Click here to read the entire abstract
Pubmed Data
: J Altern Complement Med. 2009 Feb 13. PMID:
19216660
Article Published Date
: Feb 13, 2009
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Ginger
Diseases
:
Dysmenorrhea
Additional Keywords
:
Ibuprofen Alternatives
,
Natural Substances Versus Drugs
[+]
Gingko biloba compares favorably to the drug Aricept (donepezil) for the treatment of Alzheimer's dementia.
Sep 01, 2006
Click here to read the entire abstract
Pubmed Data
: Eur J Neurol. 2006 Sep;13(9):981-5. PMID:
16930364
Article Published Date
: Sep 01, 2006
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Ginkgo biloba
,
Piperidines
Diseases
:
Alzheimer's Disease
,
Dementia
Additional Keywords
:
Donepezil Alternatives
,
Natural Substances Versus Drugs
,
Plant Extracts
[+]
Gingko biloba compares favorably to the drug donepezil in the treatment of dementia.
Sep 01, 2009
Click here to read the entire abstract
Pubmed Data
: Fortschr Neurol Psychiatr. 2009 Sep;77(9):494-506. Epub 2009 Jul 20. PMID:
19621278
Article Published Date
: Sep 01, 2009
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Ginkgo biloba
Diseases
:
Dementia
Pharmacological Actions
:
Cardiovascular Agents
Additional Keywords
:
Donepezil Alternatives
,
Natural Substances Versus Drugs
,
Plant Extracts
[+]
Ginkgo biloba extract EGb 761 versus pentoxifylline in chronic tinnitus.
Sep 30, 2018
Click here to read the entire abstract
Article Publish Status
: This is a free article.
Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data
: Int J Clin Pharm. 2018 Oct ;40(5):1335-1341. Epub 2018 Jun 1. PMID:
29855986
Article Published Date
: Sep 30, 2018
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Ginkgo biloba
Diseases
:
Tinnitus
Pharmacological Actions
:
Vasodilator Agents
Additional Keywords
:
Natural Substances Versus Drugs
,
Plant Extracts
[+]
Ginkgo is effective in treating pulmonary interstitial fibrosis.
Mar 01, 2005
Click here to read the entire abstract
Pubmed Data
: Zhongguo Zhong Xi Yi Jie He Za Zhi. 2005 Mar;25(3):222-4. PMID:
15842142
Article Published Date
: Mar 01, 2005
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Ginkgo biloba
Diseases
:
Interstitial Lung Diseases
,
Pulmonary Fibrosis
Pharmacological Actions
:
Interleukin-6 Downregulation
,
Interleukin-8 downregulation
,
Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) Alpha Inhibitor
Additional Keywords
:
Natural Substances Versus Drugs
[+]
Guava leaf extract (Psidii guajavae folium) significantly reduces menstrual pain compared to ibuprofen.
Apr 01, 2007
Click here to read the entire abstract
Pubmed Data
: Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol. 2007 Apr;245(4):588-94. Epub 2006 Aug 17. PMID:
17112693
Article Published Date
: Apr 01, 2007
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Guava
Diseases
:
Dysmenorrhea
Additional Keywords
:
Natural Substances Versus Drugs
[+]
Guggul extract is as at least as effective as tetracycline in treating nodulocystic acne.
Oct 01, 1994
Click here to read the entire abstract
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
[+]
Herbal formulation turmeric extract, black pepper, and ginger versus naproxen for chronic knee osteoarthritis.
Jul 31, 2020
Click here to read the entire abstract
Pubmed Data
: Phytother Res. 2020 Aug ;34(8):2067-2073. Epub 2020 Mar 16. PMID:
32180294
Article Published Date
: Jul 31, 2020
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Black Pepper
,
Ginger
,
Turmeric
Diseases
:
Osteoarthritis: Knee
Pharmacological Actions
:
Anti-Inflammatory Agents
,
Postaglandin PGE2 downregulation
Additional Keywords
:
Natural Substances Versus Drugs
[+]
Homeopathic medicine is as effective and better tolerated than Prozac (fluoxetine) in the treatment of acute depression.
Aug 17, 2009
Click here to read the entire abstract
Pubmed Data
: Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2009 Aug 17. PMID:
19687192
Article Published Date
: Aug 17, 2009
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Homeopathic Medicine: All
Diseases
:
Depression
Additional Keywords
:
Natural Substances Versus Drugs
[+]
Homoeopathic treatments could be a good addition to conventional treatments of eczema.
Jan 31, 2008
Click here to read the entire abstract
Pubmed Data
: Complement Ther Med. 2008 Feb ;16(1):15-21. Epub 2006 Dec 27. PMID:
18346624
Article Published Date
: Jan 31, 2008
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Homeopathic Medicine: All
Diseases
:
Eczema
,
Quality of Life: Poor
Pharmacological Actions
:
Dermatologic Agents
Additional Keywords
:
Natural Substances Versus Drugs
[+]
Hyaluronic acid injections compare favorably to corticosteroids for the treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee.
Jul 01, 2003
Click here to read the entire abstract
Pubmed Data
: J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2003 Jul;85-A(7):1197-203. PMID:
12851342
Article Published Date
: Jul 01, 2003
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Hyaluronic Acid
Diseases
:
Osteoarthritis: Knee
Pharmacological Actions
:
Anti-Inflammatory Agents
Additional Keywords
:
Cortisone Alternatives
,
Natural Substances Versus Drugs
[+]
Hyaluronic acid vaginal tablets can be used in patients with atrophic vaginitis who do not want to or can not take local estrogen treatment.
Feb 28, 2011
Click here to read the entire abstract
Pubmed Data
: Arch Gynecol Obstet. 2011 Mar ;283(3):539-43. Epub 2010 Feb 5. PMID:
20135132
Article Published Date
: Feb 28, 2011
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Hyaluronic Acid
Diseases
:
Atrophic Vaginitis (Vaginal Atrophy)
Additional Keywords
:
Natural Substances Versus Drugs
[+]
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
Click here to read the entire abstract
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
[+]
In this trial cannabis induced a clinical remission in 50% of patients with long standing Crohn's disease with 80% nonresponse or intolerance to anti–TNF-α treatment.
Sep 30, 2013
Click here to read the entire abstract
Article Publish Status
: This is a free article.
Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data
: Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2013 Oct ;11(10):1276-1280.e1. Epub 2013 May 4. PMID:
23648372
Article Published Date
: Sep 30, 2013
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Cannabinoids
,
Cannabis
,
Delta-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)
Diseases
:
Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
Pharmacological Actions
:
Anti-Inflammatory Agents
Additional Keywords
:
Natural Substances Versus Drugs
,
Significant Treatment Outcome
[+]
Intravenously injected lidocaine or magnesium improves the quality of early recovery after laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
Feb 28, 2021
Click here to read the entire abstract
Pubmed Data
: Eur J Anaesthesiol. 2021 Mar 1 ;38(Suppl 1):S1-S8. PMID:
33074940
Article Published Date
: Feb 28, 2021
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Magnesium
Diseases
:
Gallbladder Surgery: Removal
Additional Keywords
:
Natural Substances Versus Drugs
[+]
Iron supplementation is well tolerated and as effective as stimulants in alleviating ADHD symptoms in children with low serum ferritin levels.
Jan 01, 2008
Click here to read the entire abstract
Pubmed Data
: Pediatr Neurol. 2008 Jan;38(1):20-6. PMID:
18054688
Article Published Date
: Jan 01, 2008
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Iron
Diseases
:
Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity
Additional Keywords
:
Natural Substances Versus Drugs
[+]
L-tryptophan is as effective as imipramine in treating depression.
Sep 01, 1979
Click here to read the entire abstract
Pubmed Data
: Acta Psychiatr Scand. 1979 Sep;60(3):287-94. PMID:
386715
Article Published Date
: Sep 01, 1979
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Tryptophan
Diseases
:
Depression
Additional Keywords
:
Natural Substances Versus Drugs
[+]
L. reuteri is a good alternative for patients with chronic dyspepsia for the eradication of H. pylori infection.
Sep 30, 2019
Click here to read the entire abstract
Article Publish Status
: This is a free article.
Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data
: Med Pharm Rep. 2019 Oct ;92(4):352-355. Epub 2019 Oct 25. PMID:
31750434
Article Published Date
: Sep 30, 2019
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Lactobacillus reuteri
Diseases
:
Dyspepsia
,
Helicobacter Pylori Infection
Pharmacological Actions
:
Anti-Bacterial Agents
Additional Keywords
:
Natural Substances Versus Drugs
[+]
Lavender oil has antifungal activity and can be used as an antifungal agent against C. albicans.
Dec 31, 2014
Click here to read the entire abstract
Article Publish Status
: This is a free article.
Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data
: Scientifica (Cairo). 2015 ;2015:261397. Epub 2015 Oct 13. PMID:
26550521
Article Published Date
: Dec 31, 2014
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Lavender: Essential Oil
Diseases
:
Candida Albicans
Pharmacological Actions
:
Antifungal Agents
Additional Keywords
:
Natural Substances Versus Drugs
[+]
Licorice may be an effective alternative to the pharmaceutical preparation amlexanox in treating aphthous ulcers.
Jan 01, 2008
Click here to read the entire abstract
Pubmed Data
: J Contemp Dent Pract. 2008;9(3):88-98. Epub 2008 Mar 1. PMID:
18335124
Article Published Date
: Jan 01, 2008
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Licorice
Diseases
:
Aphthous Ulcer
Additional Keywords
:
Natural Substances Versus Drugs
,
Plant Extracts