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7 articles for “Complementary Medicine”
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A brief survey on Alternative and Complementary Medicine with special reference to safety, toxins and toxicological concerns
Abstract: Alternative and Complementary Medicine (ACM) is a wide range of healthcare practices that may be used within or alongside conventional medicine, and many of these practices are rapidly becoming accepted and integrated into the modern healthcare system. In addition to traditional medicine systems (e.g. Ayurveda, Unani Medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and Homeopathy), ACM includes practices that utilize natural remedies including herbal medicine, phytotherapy, naturopathy, acupuncture, yoga, and meditation. While these …
Published in International Journal of Toxins and Toxics · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 30–45 Read article
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Herbal Medicines and Complementary Therapies: Their Role, Types and Applications
Abstract: Medicinal plants are used in herbal medicine to treat and prevent illnesses. This includes the use of standardized and titrated botanical extracts in addition to common and traditional medicines from different cultures. The safety of a treatment may be suggested by its long history and deep cultural roots in traditional medical systems, but this does not always imply that it is effective. This is especially important in herbal medicine, since …
Published in Emerging Trends in Personalized Medicines · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 40–53 Read article
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From Humours to Metabolism: An Integrative Review of Obesity Management in Unani Medicine
Abstract: Unani Medicine, a traditional complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) system, adopts a holistic, temperament-based approach to disease prevention and management. In classical Unani literature, obesity is described as Simān-e-Mufriṭ, a pathological condition arising from humoral imbalance, particularly the predominance of phlegm (Balgham) and derangement of temperament (Su’-e-Mizāj), most commonly of a cold and moist nature. This condition is attributed to a sedentary lifestyle, weakened digestive and metabolic faculties, and excessive …
Published in International Journal of Nutritions · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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A Narrative Review on an Insight of Herbal Origin Drugs and Their Traditional Medicine Formulations for the Treatment of Nephrolithiasis
Abstract: Ethnopharmacological relevance. There is no satisfactory treatment at present to cure or prevent kidney stone recurrences using predictable medicines. There are several marketed formulations in Ayurveda, Unani and Homeopathic Traditional Medicines (TM) have potential lithotriptic effects and clinical applications. In India, prevalence rates of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) for the treatment of nephrolithiasis are being estimated at 63.9%. Aim of the review This review article intended to scientifically documented …
Published in International Journal of Tropical Medicines · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 14–30 Read article
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Acupuncture in Pain Management: A Neurophysiological and Clinical Perspective
Abstract: Acupuncture, a key component of traditional Chinese medicine, has gained widespread recognition as an alternative therapy for pain management. This practice involves the insertion of fine needles into specific points on the body to influence the flow of energy or "Qi" (pronounced "chee") and restore balance. Mechanistically, acupuncture is believed to modulate pain through neurophysiological pathways, including the release of endorphins, the activation of the body's natural analgesic systems, and …
Published in Recent Trends in Infectious Diseases · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2025 Read article
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Plant-Derived Psychotropic Agents Targeting Neurotransmitter Systems: Pharmacognostic Evidence, Mechanisms, and Clinical Relevance
Abstract: Psychiatric health problems are also a large burden on global health and existing psychotropic drugs may be restricted by relative effectiveness, side effects, and inadequate long-term tolerability. Plant- based psychotropic agents have subsequently been the focus of interest in the form of complementary or alternative therapies. This review outlines the pharmacognostic, mechanisms of action and therapeutic importance of plant-based psychotropic agents against central neurotransmitter systems. The traditional medicinal practices give …
Published in International Journal of Brain Sciences · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 34–42 Read article
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Bacteriophages- A New Frontier in Medicine
Abstract: Bacteriophages, or phages, are viruses that specifically target and infect bacteria, offering an innovative alternative to traditional antibiotic treatments, especially in the face of rising antibiotic resistance. The resurgence of phage therapy has been driven by the increasing prevalence of multidrug-resistant bacterial strains and the slowdown in the development of new antibiotics. Phages, unlike antibiotics, target specific bacterial strains, reducing the impact on the natural microbiota and potentially offering a …
Published in International Journal of Virus Studies · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 31–35 Read article