Heavy metals are widely distributed in the environment due to the natural processes and
anthropogenic human activities. Their migration into no contaminated areas contributing …

Rhubarb is a well‐known traditional Chinese medicine; it has been used in China for
thousands of years. Rhubarb anthraquinones are the major medicinal ingredients derived …

Background Identifying what therapies constitute complementary, alternative, and/or
integrative medicine (CAIM) is complex for a multitude of reasons. An operational definition …

Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease, and Gegen Qinlian
Decoction (GQD), a Chinese botanical formula, has exhibited beneficial efficacy against UC …

Background Determining which therapies fall under the umbrella of complementary,
alternative, and/or integrative medicine (CAIM) is difficult for several reasons. An operational …

Abstract Purpose of Review Masters athletes (MA) are generally considered healthier than
their sedentary peers. However, the prevalence of chronic conditions in any population …

Simple Summary Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common malignancy and the
second most deadly cancer worldwide. Recent studies have uncovered the close …

TCM herbal remedies are popular among European patients. However, a very limited
number of TCM products have been approved as herbal medicinal products (HMPs) in …

BACKGROUND Chinese herbal medicines have been long used among pregnant
populations in China. However, despite the high susceptibility of this population to drug …

The desire to extend the wisdom of traditional health systems has motivated the trade of
many phytomedicine on a global scale for centuries, especially some dietary herbs, making …