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36 Problem Substances Researched for Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs

Name	AC	CK
Fluoxetine (trade name Prozac)	6	60
Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)	4	41
Sodium Fluoride	4	22
Ibuprofen	3	21
Acetaminophen	2	20
Antibiotics	2	20
Levothyroxine	2	20
Diclofenac	5	18
Metformin	3	14
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
Omeprazole (trade name Prilosec)	1	10
Oseltamivir (trade name Tamiflu)	1	10
Prednisone	1	10
Trazodone	1	10
Aspirin	2	4
Glibenclamide	2	4
Simvastatin	2	4
Dexamethasone	2	3
Docusate Sodium	1	2
Indomethacin	1	2
Pioglitazone (trade Name Actos)	1	2
Ranitidine	1	2
Sertraline	1	2
Statin Drugs	1	2
Tamoxifen	2	2
Uranium	1	2
17beta-estradiol	1	1
Acyclovir	1	1
Leuprorelin (Lupron)	1	1

300 Diseases Researched for Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs

Name	AC	CK
Depression	12	95
Diabetes Mellitus: Type 2	15	54
Inflammation	16	44
Dental Plaque	4	40
Osteoarthritis	4	40
Osteoarthritis: Knee	4	40
Chronic Pain	6	38
Dental Caries	6	33
Gastroesophageal Reflux	5	32
Dysmenorrhea	3	30
Insomnia	3	30
Intermittent Claudication	3	30
Menopausal Syndrome	3	30
Rheumatoid Arthritis	4	24
Anxiety Disorders	4	23
Atopic Dermatitis	3	22
Constipation	3	22
Hypothyroidism	3	22
Peripheral Neuropathies	3	22
Acne	3	21
Candidiasis: Vulvovaginal	3	21
Gingivitis	3	21
Migraines	3	21
Oxidative Stress	7	21
Allergic Rhinitis	2	20
Crohn's Disease	2	20
Dandruff	2	20
Fever	2	20
Gastric Ulcer	11	20
Generalized Anxiety Disorder	1	20
Herpes Genitalis	2	20
Herpes Labialis	2	20
Hypercholesterolemia	2	20
Otitis media	2	20
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome	2	20
Ulcers	2	20
Hyperlipidemia	5	17
Thrombosis	5	17
High Cholesterol	4	16
Alzheimer's Disease	4	14
Breast Cancer	8	14
Hyperglycemia	9	14
Influenza A	4	14
Lung Cancer	8	14
Obesity	3	14
Pancreatic Cancer	4	14
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)	3	13
Atherosclerosis	2	12
Depression	2	12
Depressive Disorder	2	12
Dyslipidemias	2	12
HIV Infections	3	12
Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1	3	12
Herpes family viruses	3	12
Hypertension	2	12
Neuropathic Pain	2	12
Osteoporosis	2	12
Pseudomonas aeruginosa	3	12
Wound Healing	2	12
Bladder Cancer	2	11
Candidiasis	3	11
Cough	2	11
Infection: Antibiotic Resistant	2	11
Influenza	2	11
Liver Cancer	3	11
MRSA	2	11
Periodontal Diseases	2	11
Prostate Cancer	2	11
Proteinuria	2	11
AIDS	1	10
Anal Fissure	1	10
Aphthous Ulcer	1	10
Aplastic Anemia	1	10
Apnea	1	10
Athlete's foot	1	10
Atrophic Vaginitis (Vaginal Atrophy)	1	10
Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity	1	10
Bacterial Infections: Resistance/Biofilm Formation	1	10
Bacterial Vaginosis	1	10
Blood Pressure: High	1	10
Burns: Severe	1	10
Chemotherapy and Radiation Toxicity	1	10
Cholesterol: LDL/HDL ratio	1	10
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome	1	10
Clotting	1	10
Cramp	1	10
Dental Caries: Children	1	10
Denture Stomatitis	1	10
Diabetes Mellitus: Type 1	5	10
Diabetes Mellitus: Type 2: Prevention	1	10
Diabetes: Cardiovascular Illness	1	10
Diabetic Neuropathies	1	10
Diverticular Disease	1	10
Diverticulitis	1	10
Diverticulosis	1	10
Dyspepsia	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
High Cholesterol: Lipoprotein (a)	1	10
Hot Flash	1	10
IgA Nephropathy	1	10
Immune Dysregulation: TH1/TH2 imbalance	1	10
Incontinence: Fecal	1	10
Kidney Calculi	1	10
Kidney Stones	1	10
Lactation Disorders	1	10
Lead Poisoning	1	10
Leukemia: Acute promyelocytic leukemia	1	10
Lymphedema	1	10
Mastitis	1	10
Menstrual Cramps	1	10
Myopia	1	10
Oral Mucositis	1	10
Osteosarcoma	1	10
Perimenopausal Syndrome	1	10
Persistent	1	10
Pityriasis	1	10
Pneumonia: Ventilator-associated	1	10
Postmenopausal Disorders: Insomnia	1	10
Postoperative Recovery	1	10
Premature Ejaculation	1	10
Premenopausal Disorders	1	10
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder	1	10
Premenstrual syndrome	1	10
Radiation Induced Illness	1	10
Radiation Induced Illness: Dermatitis	1	10
Renal Colic	1	10
Respiratory Infections	1	10
Rhinosinusitis	1	10
Rosacea	1	10
Schistosomiasis	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 Atrophy	1	10
Vaginal Discharge: Abnormal	1	10
Venous Ulcer	1	10
Warts: Common	1	10
Pulmonary Fibrosis	5	9
Asthma	4	7
Estrogen Deficiency	4	7
Arteriosclerosis	3	6
Chemotherapy-Induced Toxicity: Bleomycin	3	6
Coronavirus Infection	6	6
Helicobacter Pylori Infection	5	6
Hyperthyroidism	3	6
Spinal Cord Injuries	3	6
Squamous cell carcinoma	2	6
Arthritis	3	5
Cardiovascular Diseases	3	5
Hypoglycemia	3	5
Melanoma	3	5
Anxiety	2	4
Bone Fractures	2	4
Cancer Metastasis	2	4
Carcinoma: Non-Small-Cell Lung	2	4
Colitis	2	4
Colon Cancer	3	4
Diabetic Complications	2	4
High Fat Diet	2	4
High Fructose Diet	2	4
Insulin Resistance	2	4
Intima Media Thickening	2	4
Leishmaniasis	2	4
Myocardial Infarction	2	4
Pain	2	4
Steptococcus Mutans Infections	3	4
Stress	2	4
Triglycerides: Elevated	2	4
Advanced Glycation End products (AGE)	2	3
Cancers: All	3	3
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	2	3
Escherichia coli Infections	3	3
Glioblastoma	2	3
HSV-1	3	3
Lymphoma	2	3
Allergic Airway Diseases	1	2
Allodynia	1	2
Anaphylaxis	1	2
Aortic Aneurysm	1	2
Aortic Plaques	1	2
Arthritis: Rheumatoid	1	2
Aspirin-Induced Toxicity	1	2
Birth Defects	1	2
Blood Sugar Problems	1	2
Brain: Oxidative Stress	1	2
Candida Albicans	2	2
Candida Infection	3	2
Cleft Lip	1	2
Colorectal Cancer	1	2
Corticosteroid-Induced Toxicity	1	2
Cryptosporidiosis	1	2
Cyanide Poisoning	1	2
Cytomegalovirus Infections	1	2
Diabetes: Lipids/Cholesterol	1	2
Diabetic Nephropathy	1	2
Ear Wax	1	2
Enterococcus Infections	2	2
Estrogen Dominance	2	2
Facial Nerve Diseases	1	2
Facial Paralysis	1	2
Glioma	1	2
H1N1 Infection	2	2
HSV-2	2	2
Hair Loss	1	2
Heart Failure	1	2
Hepatic Steatosis	1	2
Hyperinsulinism	1	2
IgE-Mediated Hypersensitivity	1	2
Immune Disorders: Low Immune Function	1	2
Inflammatory Bowel Diseases	1	2
Kidney Fibrosis	1	2
Leukemia	2	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
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)	1	2
Oral Cancer	2	2
Osteopenia	1	2
Osteoporosis: Male	1	2
Osteoporosis: Steroid-Induced	1	2
Otitis	1	2
Ovariectomy Associated Adverse Changes	1	2
Parasitic Diseases	1	2
Plasmodium Infections	1	2
Prediabetes	1	2
Prostatic Hyperplasia: Benign	1	2
Radiation Induced Illness: Thoracic	1	2
Sciatica	1	2
Seizures	1	2
Sinusitis	1	2
Steroid-Induced Toxicity	1	2
Stroke: Ischemic	1	2
Surgery: Abdominal	1	2
Tapeworm Infection	1	2
Tendon Injury	1	2
Testicular Injury: Chemical/Metal Induced	1	2
Thyroid Diseases	1	2
Uranium Poisoning	1	2
Venous Thrombosis	1	2
Wound Healing: Delayed	1	2
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder	1	1
Avian Influenza	1	1
Blood Coagulation Disorders	1	1
Breast Cancer: Triple Negative	1	1
COPD	1	1
Cancers: Multi-Drug Resistant	1	1
Chemotherapy-Induced Toxicity: Doxorubicin	1	1
Coronavirus Disease (Covid-19)	1	1
Dengue	1	1
Endometriosis	1	1
Esophageal Cancer	1	1
Gallstones	1	1
Gastric Cancer	1	1
Gastric Cancer: Prevention	1	1
Glioblastoma Multiforme	1	1
Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections	1	1
Gram-Positive Bacterial Infections	1	1
Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2	1	1
Hodgkin Disease	1	1
Hodgkin Lymphoma	1	1
Human Influenza	1	1
Hyperuricemia	1	1
Insect Bites: Repellent	1	1
Kidney Cancer	1	1
Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Toxicity	1	1
Lung Cancer: Prevention	1	1
Lyme Disease	1	1
Neurodegenerative Diseases	1	1
Proteus Vulgaris Infections	1	1
SARS	1	1
Salmonella Infections	1	1
Streptococcus Infections	1	1
Toxoplasma gondii Infection	1	1
Toxoplasmosis	1	1
Tumors	1	1
Urothelial Tumors	1	1
Yeast Infection: Vaginal	1	1
carpel tunnel syndrome	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
Hypoglycemic	1	2
Ototoxic	1	2
Uterotrophic	1	1

272 Substances Researched for Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs

Name	AC	CK
Policosanol	9	73
Curcumin	17	67
Homeopathic Medicine: All	7	62
Ginger	7	46
Chamomile	4	42
Turmeric	5	42
Aloe Vera	5	41
Honey	5	41
St. John's Wort	4	40
Bee Propolis	8	38
Melatonin	8	38
Garlic	7	37
Kava Kava	4	33
Tea Tree	6	33
Echinacea	4	32
Ginkgo biloba	3	32
Saffron	3	30
Vitamin B-12	3	30
Black Cohosh	5	26
Bitter Melon	4	22
Propolis: Bee	3	22
Green Tea	3	21
Anise	2	20
Frankincense	2	20
Marigold	2	20
Milk Thistle	2	20
Mistletoe	2	20
NAC (N-acetyl-L-cysteine)	2	20
Psyllium	2	20
SAMe (S-adenosylmethionine)	2	20
Solanum chrysotrichum	2	20
Thyroid Extract	2	20
Tripterygium wilfordii	2	20
Wobenzym	2	20
Cumin	4	15
Elderberry	2	15
Clove	4	14
Spirulina	3	14
Wormwood	3	13
Alpha-Lipoic Acid	2	12
Grapefruit Seed Extract	2	12
Nigella sativa (aka Black Seed)	5	12
Probiotics	2	12
Royal Jelly	2	12
Saw Palmetto	2	12
Lemon Balm	2	11
Marshmallow Root	2	11
Neem	2	11
Okra	2	11
Red Sage	6	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
Cabbage	1	10
Caffeine	1	10
Capsaicin	1	10
Carnitine	1	10
Celery	1	10
Celery seed	1	10
Coconut Oil	1	10
Coenzyme Q10	1	10
Coffee	1	10
Daisy	1	10
Echium amoenum	1	10
Fennel	1	10
Fig	1	10
Folic Acid	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
Indigo Naturalis	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
Magnesium Sulfate	1	10
Manuka Honey	1	10
Mentha citrata	1	10
Methionine	1	10
Myo-inositol	1	10
Myrtle	1	10
Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NADH)	1	10
Palmitoylethanolamide	1	10
Pine Bark Extract	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
Grape Seed Extract	3	8
Licorice	6	8
Resveratrol	5	8
Proanthocyanidins	2	7
Thymoquinone	4	7
Artemisinin	4	6
Flavonoids	4	6
Peppermint	5	6
Pomegranate	4	6
Quercetin	4	6
Reishi Mushroom	3	6
Fucoidan	3	5
Genistein	3	5
Astaxanthin	2	4
Bael	2	4
Berberine	2	4
Chrysin	2	4
Dill	2	4
Earthworms	2	4
Ellagic Acid	2	4
Fermented Foods and Beverages	2	4
Ginsenosides	2	4
Hawthorn	3	4
Noni leaf extract	2	4
Terminalia	2	4
Vitamin C	2	4
Vitamin E	2	4
Basil	2	3
Cinnamaldehyde	2	3
Cinnamon	2	3
Nettle	2	3
Onion	2	3
Polyphenols	2	3
Rosemary	3	3
Sage	2	3
St. Johns Wort	2	3
Stevia	2	3
Thyme	2	3
Acai	1	2
Acetyl-l-carnitine	1	2
Adlay	1	2
Andrographis	1	2
Antrodia camphorata	1	2
Apple Cider Vinegar	1	2
Artemisia princeps	1	2
Bacopa	1	2
Bai Zhu	1	2
Banana	1	2
Barley	1	2
Beta Sitosterol	1	2
Betel	2	2
Black Tea	2	2
Blue Honeysuckle	1	2
Broccoli	1	2
Bromelain	1	2
Cambucá	1	2
Cannabis	2	2
Carpolobia lutea	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
Chokeberry	2	2
Crocetin	1	2
Crocin	1	2
Dandelion	1	2
Delta-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)	2	2
Dimethyl trisulfide (DMTS)	1	2
Flaxseed	1	2
Geum japonicum	1	2
Ginseng	1	2
Glycyrrhizin	1	2
Gypsywort	1	2
Honokiol	2	2
Kimchi	1	2
Kiwifruit	1	2
Lactobacillus helveticus	1	2
Lactobacillus rhamnosus	1	2
Magnolol	2	2
Mango	1	2
Moringa oleifera	1	2
Mosla scabra	1	2
Nobiletin	1	2
Noni	1	2
Nutmeg	1	2
Olive leaf extract	1	2
Orange	2	2
Paeoniflorin	1	2
Phellinus Linteus	1	2
Phyllanthus urinaria	1	2
Pineapple	1	2
Plumbum metallicum	1	2
Pomegranate Peel	1	2
Prebiotics	1	2
Pterocarpus marsupium	1	2
Raspberry	2	2
Red Yeast Rice	1	2
Rosmarinic acid	1	2
Sesame Seeds	1	2
Shikonin	1	2
Soursop	1	2
Sumac	1	2
Tangeretin	1	2
Tanshinone IIA	1	2
Tongkat Ali	1	2
Ursolic Acid	1	2
Water: Deuterium Depleted	1	2
Yarrow	1	2
Zataria multiflora	1	2
Alchornea cordifolia	1	1
Anthocyanins	1	1
Asafoetida	1	1
Beans: All	1	1
Bisdemethoxycurcumin	1	1
Bitter Orange	1	1
Blackberry	1	1
Blueberry	1	1
Burdock	1	1
Cannabidiol	1	1
Carvacrol	1	1
Chinese Skullcap	1	1
Citrus Peel	1	1
Clausena anisata	1	1
Cocoa	1	1
Demethoxycurcumin	1	1
EGCG (Epigallocatechin gallate)	1	1
Elaeophorbia drupifera	1	1
Eucalyptus	1	1
Evodiamine	1	1
Feijoa	1	1
Ficus	1	1
Gallic Acid	1	1
Garcinia Mangostana	1	1
Grape	1	1
Graviola	1	1
Guava	1	1
Guduchi	1	1
Haplophyllum perforatum	1	1
Heal-All	1	1
Huperzine	1	1
Isomangiferin	1	1
Justicia gendarussa	1	1
Kaempferia parviflora	1	1
Kaempferol	1	1
Lavender	1	1
Lemon	1	1
Lemongrass: Essential Oil	1	1
Ligusticum wallichii	1	1
Lotus	1	1
Mangiferin	1	1
Marijuana	1	1
Ocimum gratissimum	1	1
Omega-3 Fatty Acids	1	1
Patchouli	1	1
Pelargonium sidoides	1	1
Perilla	1	1
Piperlongumine	1	1
Potato	1	1
Rock-rose	1	1
Rutin	1	1
Sessile Joyweed	1	1
Silver (nanoparticles)	2	1
Sour Cherry	1	1
Sweet Cherry	1	1
Tetrahydrocurcumin	1	1
Theaflavins	1	1
Toona sinensis	1	1
Turmerones	1	1
Walnut	1	1
White Tea	1	1
Xanthones	1	1

14 Therapeutic Actions Researched for Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs

Name	AC	CK
Acupuncture	5	32
Homeopathic Treatment	4	32
Photobiomodulation	3	14
Acupoint Injection	1	10
Aromatherapy	1	10
Ayurvedic Medicine	1	10
Electroacupuncture	1	10
Exercise	1	10
Light Therapy	1	10
Light Therapy: Red Colored	1	10
Massage/Therapeutic Touch	1	10
Placebo Effect	1	10
Weight Reduction	1	10
Yoga	1	10

126 Pharmacological Actions Researched for Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs

Name	AC	CK
Anti-Inflammatory Agents	35	101
Anti-Bacterial Agents	21	96
Analgesics	15	87
Antioxidants	29	71
Antidepressive Agents	9	66
Anti-Ulcer Agents	12	55
Hypoglycemic Agents	16	53
Antiviral Agents	19	48
Apoptotic	21	38
Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) Alpha Inhibitor	13	37
Antiproliferative	21	36
Antifungal Agents	7	34
Chemotherapeutic	6	26
Prophylactic Agents	5	24
Antineoplastic Agents	6	21
Dermatologic Agents	2	20
anti-inflammatory	2	20
Cyclooxygenase 2 Inhibitors	6	19
Anticholesteremic Agents	5	18
Interleukin-6 Downregulation	6	18
Interleukin-1 beta downregulation	5	17
Antimicrobial	7	16
Antiparasitic Agents	4	15
Neuroprotective Agents	9	15
Renoprotective	4	15
Antihypertensive Agents	3	14
Cell cycle arrest	7	14
Insulin Sensitizers	3	14
Alpha-glucosidase inhibitor	8	13
Anti-Allergic Agents	2	12
Anti-Platelet	2	12
Anticonvulsants	2	12
Anxiolytic	2	12
Detoxifier	2	12
Gastrointestinal Agents	2	12
Interleukin-10 upregulation	2	12
Interleukin-8 downregulation	2	12
Laxative	2	12
Chemopreventive	5	11
Gastroprotective	6	11
Hypolipidemic	6	11
Proton Pump Inhibitor	2	11
5-alpha reductase inhibitor	1	10
Analgesics: Non-Narcotic	1	10
Anti-atherogenic	1	10
Anti-pyretic	1	10
Antitussive Agents	1	10
Antiurolithiatic	1	10
Chelating Agents	1	10
Chemoprotective Agents	1	10
Insulin Down-Regulation	1	10
Interleukin-1 alpha downregulation	1	10
Interleukin-4 downregulation	1	10
Antinoceceptive	4	8
Hepatoprotective	4	8
Immunomodulatory	4	8
Alpha-amylase inhibitor	3	7
Cytotoxic	4	6
Malondialdehyde Down-regulation	3	6
Anticarcinogenic Agents	4	5
NF-kappaB Inhibitor	3	5
Leishmanicidal	2	4
Matrix metalloproteinase-2 (MMP-2) inhibitor	2	4
Pancreato Protective Agents	2	4
Thrombolytic	2	4
Anti-Anxiety Agents	2	3
Anti-Apoptotic	2	3
Anti-Glycation Agents	2	3
Anti-metastatic	2	3
Epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) inhibitor	2	3
Transforming growth factor beta (TGF-β) inhibitor	2	3
Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A Inhibitor	2	3
Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitor	2	2
Anti-Adipogenic	1	2
Anti-Fibrotic	1	2
Anticholinergic	1	2
Antimalarials	1	2
Bcl-2 protein down-regulation	1	2
Bronchodilator Agents	1	2
Cardioprotective	1	2
Cardiotonic Agents	1	2
Chemosensitizer	2	2
Cyclin D1 Down-Regulation	1	2
Cytoprotective	1	2
Enzyme Activators	1	2
Heme oxygenase-1 up-regulation	1	2
Histamine Antagonists	1	2
Hypotensive	1	2
Insulin-Like Growth Factor Enhancer/Upregulation	1	2
Insulin-releasing	1	2
Interferon-gamma (IFN-gamma) inducer	1	2
Interleukin-17 downregulation	1	2
Interleukin-2 upregulation	1	2
Interleukin-4 upregulation	1	2
Interleukin-5 upregulation	1	2
Lipolytic	1	2
Matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) inhibitor	1	2
MicroRNA modulator	1	2
Osteoprotective	1	2
P21 Activation	1	2
Radiosensitizer	1	2
Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators	1	2
Superoxide Dismutase Up-regulation	1	2
Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Regulator	1	2
apoptosis	1	2
Angiogenesis Inhibitors	1	1
Anti-HIV Agents	1	1
Anti-Retroviral 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
Enzyme Inhibitors	1	1
Hypnotics and Sedatives	1	1
Insect Repellents	1	1
Lipoxygenase Inhibitors	1	1
Matrix metalloproteinase-3 (MMP-3) inhibitor	1	1
Neurominidase Inhibitor	1	1
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Ginkgo biloba, chamomile and kava kava exhibit therapeutic potential in generalizaed anxiety disorder.Oct 15, 2010

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

A triple antioxidant approach to the treatment of hepatitis C may be superior to traditional interferon and antiviral drug therapy. Oct 15, 1999

A black cohosh extract is equipotent to conjugated estrogens in reducing menopausal symptoms and bone markers, without adverse effects. Mar 14, 2003

A capsaicin 8% patch provided non-inferior pain relief to an optimized dose of pregabalin in peripheral neuropathic pain.Nov 18, 2015

A combination of propolis, tea tree oil, and Aloe vera was better than erythromycin cream in the treatment of acne. Dec 31, 2017

A Comparative study on the efficacy of coenzyme Q10 and amitriptyline in the prophylactic treatment of migraine headaches.Dec 31, 2021

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

A formulation containing Frankincense and Turmeric extracts demonstrated a greater improvement in the treatment of OA than celecoxib.Oct 31, 2013

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

A homeopathic ointment preparation compares favorably with 1% diclofenac gel for acute symptomatic treatment of tendinopathy.Nov 01, 2005

A manihot is a promising therapy for patients with primary kidney disease.Jun 30, 2014

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

A proprietary plant-based and homeopathic remedy is superior to conventional treatment in children with acute otitis media.Feb 01, 2004

Acupoint injection of Vit B12 has a superior therapeutic effect than the drug Carbamazepine in the treatment of trigeminal neuralgia. Sep 01, 2007

Acupuncture compares favorably to fluoxetine hcl (Prozac) in the treatment of depression, without the adverse side effects. Jul 01, 2009

Acupuncture in combination with foot massage is superior to Alprazolam in the treatment of insomnia. Oct 01, 2001

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

Acupuncture is more effective than the drug Motilium in treating gastroparesis. Apr 01, 2007

Administration of intravenous 50 mg/kg magnesium sulfate could be as effective as morphine in reducing renal colic without any further complications.Dec 31, 2020

Administration of vaginal royal jelly was effective in quality-of-life improvement of postmenopausal women. Oct 31, 2016

After 12 years from the start of the trial, the patients in the Viscum arm continue to show a considerably longer PRDFS compared to oral etoposide.Dec 31, 2019

Ageratina pichinchensis was effective in therapeutic treatment in patients with minor recurrent aphthous stomatitis.Jun 19, 2015

Aloe Vera could be a new treatment for atrophic vaginitis.Dec 27, 2020

Aloe Vera gel administration in patients with fixed orthodontic appliances could be important for effective prevention of traumatic oral ulceration.Oct 28, 2019

Aloe Vera gel is a beneficial treatment and cost effective for patients with chronic ulcers.Apr 30, 2016

Although permethrin lotion is still effective for some people, coconut and anise spray can be a significantly more effective alternative treatment.Jan 01, 2010

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

Apium graveolens and Trachyspermum copticom was more effective than omeprazole and placebo in reducing the symptoms in functional dyspepsia patients.Oct 31, 2017

Arnica is superior to steroids for reducing adverse effects, e.g. bruising, from rhinoplastic surgery. Jul 01, 2007

Aromatherapy massage on the abdomen is superior to Tylenol for alleviating menstrual pain in high school girls.Jan 01, 2012

Bitter melon is superior to the drug rosiglitazone (Avandia) in type 2 diabetic patients. May 01, 2009

Black cohosh compares favorably to fluoxetine in the treatment of postmenopausal symptoms.Feb 28, 2007

Boswellia appears superior to mesalazine in safety and efficacy in the treatment of Crohn's disease.Jan 01, 2001

Cabbage leaf application and cooling gel pad application showed similar improvements in reducing osteoarthritis symptoms.Dec 31, 2021

Caffeine is as effective as aminophylline, while it is superior to aminophylline regarding its overall safety.Dec 31, 2017

Calendula vaginal cream appears to have been effective in the treatment of vaginal Candidiasis.Nov 22, 2016

Clinical efficacy of Manasamitra Vataka (an Ayurveda medication) on generalized anxiety disorder with comorbid generalized social phobia: a randomized controlled study.May 31, 2012

Clinical efficacy of this herbal drug was significantly higher than citalopram.Dec 31, 2018

Comparison of the effect of photobiomodulation therapy and Ibuprofen on postoperative pain after endodontic treatment.May 31, 2020

Comparison of the effectiveness of fennel and mefenamic acid on pain intensity in dysmenorrhoea.Apr 30, 2006

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

Consumption of Chamomile seems to be more effective than a drug in relieving the intensity of PMS associated symptomatic psychological pains.Jan 31, 2014

Curcumin could result in faster recovery in comparison with mucosamin and chlorhexidine.May 01, 2022

Curcumin is safe and efficacious in treating major depressive disorder.Jul 05, 2013

Curcumin treatment is safe and superior to drug therapy in patients with active RA.Oct 31, 2012

Desiccated thyroid extract compares favorably with levothyroxine in the treatment of hypothyroidism.Apr 30, 2013

Dessicated thyroid (Armour) has been associated with superior clinical outcomes compared to levothyroxine in the treatment of hypothyroidism. Jun 01, 2004

Echinacea solution was more effective in decreasing the oral microbial flora of patients in the intensive care unit.Oct 31, 2017

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

Effect of Artemisia annua and Artemisia afra tea infusions on schistosomiasis in a large clinical trial.Nov 30, 2018

Effects of Allium sativum (Garlic) on systolic and diastolic blood pressure in patients with essential hypertension.Aug 31, 2013

Efficacy and safety of Curcuma domestica extracts compared with ibuprofen in patients with knee osteoarthritis: a multicenter study.Dec 31, 2013

Electroacupuncture is superior to fluoxetine (Prozac) in improving the TH1/TH2 cytokine ratios in depressed patients. Sep 01, 2009

Fig fruit extract can be used instead of low potent corticosteroid in mild to moderate cases of atopic dermatitis.Nov 30, 2017

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

Garlic seems safer clinically and as effective as d-penicillamine for removing lead from the body.Apr 30, 2012

Ginger compares favorably to the drug sumatriptan for migraine headaches, but with lower side effects. May 08, 2013

Ginkgo biloba is as effective as the drug donepezil (Aricept) in improving symptoms of Alzheimers, but with less side effects. Mar 01, 2009

Grapefruit seeds are effective in treating urinary tract infections.Apr 01, 2005

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

Guggul extract is as at least as effective as tetracycline in treating nodulocystic acne. Oct 01, 1994

High-dose senna compares favorably with conventional polyethylene glycol-electrolyte lavage solution for outpatient colonoscopy preparation. Dec 01, 2005

Hirudin, a compound extracted from the saliva of medicinal leaches, is superior to the drug dipyridamole in treating immunoglobulin A nephropathy.Mar 01, 2008

Holy basil was found to be equally effective in reducing periodontal indices as chlorhexidine yet with no side effects.Mar 31, 2014

Homeopathic calendula is effective and superior to the drug trolamine in the treatment of irradiation-induced dermatitis for breast cancer.Apr 15, 2004

Honey is superior to dextromethorphan in treating nocturnal cough for coughing children.Nov 30, 2007

Honey plus coffee beats prednisone in treating symptoms of persistent, post-infectitious cough.Aug 31, 2013

Hypericum extract is superior to fluoxetine in treating depressed patients. May 31, 2005

Hypericum perforatum compares favorable to fluoxetine in the treatment of mild to moderate depression.Feb 28, 2006

Hypericum perforatum compares favorable to fluoxetine in the treatment of mild to moderate depression.Feb 28, 2006

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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