December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review examines the potential of various medicinal herbs, such as Ginkgo biloba and Rosmarinus officinalis, as alternative or complementary therapies for alopecia, highlighting their diverse mechanisms like enhancing scalp health and inhibiting DHT, while calling for further scientific validation of their efficacy.
June 2026 in “Food & medicine homology.” This study suggests that Epimedium can serve as a complementary and alternative treatment for chronic bone and joint diseases, potentially laying the groundwork for its clinical application.
July 2025 in “Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry” This review explores the potential benefits of plant-based diets, herbal remedies, and phytochemicals for managing PCOS, suggesting they may help regulate menstrual cycles, improve metabolic parameters, and reduce androgen levels, offering a promising, holistic approach to treatment.
August 2008 in “Pediatrics in Review” This review of literature on complementary and alternative medical therapies for pediatric asthma found mixed evidence, highlighting potential promise in treatments like ivy leaf extract and massage, but inconclusive or unsupported effects for others such as homeopathy and dietary modifications.
December 2018 in “Journal of harmonizrd research in applied science” This article discusses the development of a management strategy for baldness using complementary medicine, particularly Ayurveda and yoga, but reports no clinical results; further studies are needed.
March 2024 in “Deleted Journal” This review highlights various medicinal plants, such as Saraca asoka and Moringa olifera, which have shown potential activity in treating polycystic ovarian syndrome, offering a complementary approach alongside conventional treatments due to concerns over their long-term side effects and limited effectiveness.
13 citations
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April 2017 in “Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine” This review discusses traditional and complementary medicine practices for skin health, examining existing literature and emphasizing the challenge of conducting research in these areas, without providing new clinical results.
9 citations
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April 2021 in “Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine” This study found that Guilu Erxian Glue significantly alleviates various doxorubicin-induced side effects in mice, enhancing exercise capacity and reducing oxidative stress and inflammation.
14 citations
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October 2020 in “Natural Products and Bioprospecting” This review discusses current topical treatments, natural products, and complementary therapies for androgenetic alopecia, but it reports no new clinical results.
June 2021 in “F1000Research” This review explores plant-derived phytochemicals, such as phytosterols, polyphenols, and fatty acids, for their potential use as alternative treatments for prostate cancer, emphasizing their effects on 5-alpha-Reductase enzyme isozymes. It reports no new clinical results.
January 2025 in “UiTM Institutional Repositories (Universiti Teknologi MARA)” This study investigated the effects of Christia vespertilionis extract on breast cancer cell lines, finding that it had a concentration-dependent cytotoxic effect, although less potent than tamoxifen, suggesting potential as an alternative cancer treatment.
May 2023 in “Elsevier eBooks” This source highlights the increasing use of nutritional supplements among patients with androgenetic alopecia, noting positive effects on hair thickness and density in controlled trials, while emphasizing the need for further research to understand their safety and efficacy.
1 citations
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December 2022 in “Exploration of Medicine” This review discusses the antioxidant and photoprotective potential of Polypodium leucotomos for use as a natural sunscreen ingredient and reports no new experimental results; further studies are recommended to evaluate its effectiveness.
41 citations
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April 2010 in “Gender Medicine” This review discusses the causes, clinical features, diagnostic approach, and treatment options for hirsutism in women, but reports no new findings.
June 2002 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Surgery and Aesthetic Dermatology” This article is a book review published in the International Journal of Cosmetic Surgery and Aesthetic Dermatology and reports no new clinical findings.
2 citations
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November 2018 in “JAAD case reports” This case report describes an inflammatory skin reaction linked to kava kava ingestion, with the patient's condition resolving after treatment with oral prednisone and topical hydrocortisone.
November 2022 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” This case study highlighted that excessive iodide intake from the supplement TauriNac was associated with the development of hypothyroidism in a cystic fibrosis patient, which reversed upon discontinuation.
November 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The issue concluded that various skin conditions have different effective treatments and factors influencing them.
254 citations
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September 2014 in “Menopause” The NAMS 2014 recommendations guide healthcare providers on treating health issues in midlife women, emphasizing individualized care and informed decision-making.
50 citations
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February 2018 in “Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy” This review discusses the anticancer properties of ginseng, including its potential to alleviate chemotherapy side effects, and calls for more research on its mechanisms of action in various cancers.
3 citations
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February 2018 in “InTech eBooks” This chapter discusses the current developments in Traditional Chinese Medicine for treating PCOS but reports no new clinical results, emphasizing the need for further research in this area.
September 2020 in “Journal of the turkish academy of dermatology” In this study, 13.3% of dermatology patients reported using traditional and complementary medicine, with herbal remedies being the most common method, especially among middle-aged university graduates.
22 citations
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November 1998 in “Archives of Dermatology” This article presents 12 theses distinguishing alternative and regular medicine in Germany, reporting no new clinical results; the authors argue that the current integration of alternative methods in universities is misguided.
7 citations
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October 2019 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” This meta-analysis found that traditional Chinese medicine may be an effective and safe adjuvant therapy for androgenetic alopecia, improving efficacy rates and symptom scores compared to conventional medicine.
4 citations
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January 2019 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” This study found that the Yangyin Qingre Huoxue Prescription effectively reduced the progression of atherosclerosis in mice, with lipid-regulating and anti-inflammatory functions and lower hepatotoxicity than simvastatin.
December 2024 in “Varna Medical Forum” This article reviews scientific literature on the properties of essential oils and herbs in cosmetic medicine, highlighting their antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant benefits in skin and hair care and their potential as natural alternatives to synthetic cosmeceutical ingredients for promoting dermatological health.
July 2025 in “International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science” This review highlights the potential of herbal remedies as complementary options for breast cancer care, noting benefits like immune modulation and reduced chemotherapy side effects, in contrast to conventional treatments that often cause significant side effects and long-term health issues.
26 citations
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February 2002 in “Urologic clinics of North America” This review examines the placebo response in conditions such as allergies and weight loss, highlighting its significance in both conventional and alternative medicine randomized trials, without reporting any new results.
15 citations
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April 2022 in “Biointerface Research in Applied Chemistry” This review presents current evidence on medicinal plants and their phytoconstituents, such as phenolic compounds, used in acne treatment, highlighting their potential as alternatives to conventional therapies due to issues like antibiotic resistance and high cost.
May 2025 in “Journal of Drug Delivery and Therapeutics” This review discusses the integration of modern and Unani medicine in the management of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, highlighting the potential of Unani herbal formulations as promising alternatives with minimal side effects but reports no new clinical results.