OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The median citation count of Journal of Integrative Medicine-Jim is 4. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2020-03-01 to 2024-03-01.)

Article	Citations
Associations between the use of red yeast rice preparations and adverse health outcomes: An umbrella review of meta-analyses of randomized controlled trials	171127345
In silico screening of Chinese herbal medicines with the potential to directly inhibit 2019 novel coronavirus	334
Traditional Chinese medicine is a resource for drug discovery against 2019 novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2)	85
Extract of Naotaifang, a compound Chinese herbal medicine, protects neuron ferroptosis induced by acute cerebral ischemia in rats	73
Chinese herbal medicine for COVID-19: Current evidence with systematic review and meta-analysis	71
Diagnosis and treatment of novel coronavirus pneumonia based on the theory of traditional Chinese medicine	65
Knowledge about, attitude and acceptance towards, and predictors of intention to receive the COVID-19 vaccine among cancer patients in Eastern China: A cross-sectional survey	51
Phenolic constituents and anticancer properties of Morus alba (white mulberry) leaves	45
An overview of the anti-SARS-CoV-2 properties of Artemisia annua, its antiviral action, protein-associated mechanisms, and repurposing for COVID-19 treatment	45
Active constituents and mechanisms of Respiratory Detox Shot, a traditional Chinese medicine prescription, for COVID-19 control and prevention: Network-molecular docking-LC–MSE analysis	40
Use of complementary and alternative medicine in general population during COVID-19 outbreak: A survey in Iran	36
Effects of Tanreqing Capsule on the negative conversion time of nucleic acid in patients with COVID-19: A retrospective cohort study	33
Traditional Chinese medicine for prevention and treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma: A focus on epithelial-mesenchymal transition	31
Traditional Chinese medicine targeting cancer stem cells as an alternative treatment for hepatocellular carcinoma	31
Evodiamine inhibits high-fat diet-induced colitis-associated cancer in mice through regulating the gut microbiota	31
Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors from plants: A review of their diversity, modes of action, prospects, and concerns in the management of diabetes-centric complications	29
Berberine for prevention of dementia associated with diabetes and its comorbidities: A systematic review	28
Chinese herbal medicines for prevention and treatment of colorectal cancer: From molecular mechanisms to potential clinical applications	28
Can acupuncture therapy reduce preoperative anxiety? A systematic review and meta-analysis	26
Effects of turmeric (Curcuma longa) and its constituent (curcumin) on the metabolic syndrome: An updated review	23
Perioperative transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation for improving postoperative gastrointestinal function: A randomized controlled trial	22
Mindfulness interventions during pregnancy: A narrative review	22
Green-synthetized selenium nanoparticles using berberine as a promising anticancer agent	21
Integration of network and experimental pharmacology to decipher the antidiabetic action of Duranta repens L.	21
Guidelines for diagnosis and treatment of hepatic fibrosis with integrated traditional Chinese and Western medicine (2019 edition)	21

Processing methods and mechanisms for alkaloid-rich Chinese herbal medicines: A review	20
Natural antioxidants in the management of Parkinson’s disease: Review of evidence from cell line and animal models	19
Analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties of hydroalcoholic extracts of Malva sylvestris, Carum carvi or Medicago sativa, and their combination in a rat model	18
Berberine mitigates nonalcoholic hepatic steatosis by downregulating SIRT1-FoxO1-SREBP2 pathway for cholesterol synthesis	18
Nigerian antimalarial plants and their anticancer potential: A review	17
Potential effects of propolis and honey in COVID-19 prevention and treatment: A systematic review of in silico and clinical studies	17
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on intention to use traditional Chinese medicine: A cross-sectional study based on the theory of planned behavior	17
Effects of a Plantago ovata-based herbal compound in prevention and treatment of oral mucositis in patients with breast cancer receiving chemotherapy: A double-blind, randomized, controlled crossover	16
Hepatic protective effects of Shenling Baizhu powder, a herbal compound, against inflammatory damage via TLR4/NLRP3 signalling pathway in rats with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease	16
Alleviative effects of Cannabis flower on migraine and headache	15
Early therapeutic interventions of traditional Chinese medicine in COVID-19 patients: A retrospective cohort study	15
Application of an extreme learning machine network with particle swarm optimization in syndrome classification of primary liver cancer	15
Evaluation of antioxidant capacity and reproductive toxicity of aqueous extract of Thai Mucuna pruriens seeds	15
The knowledge, attitude, practice and predictors of complementary and alternative medicine use among type 2 diabetes mellitus patients in Indonesia	15
Antitumor effects of different Ganoderma lucidum spore powder in cell- and zebrafish-based bioassays	15
Comparable effects of Jiedu Granule, a compound Chinese herbal medicine, and sorafenib for advanced hepatocellular carcinoma: A prospective multicenter cohort study	15
Integrative medicine in the era of cancer immunotherapy: Challenges and opportunities	14
Effects of different courses of moxibustion treatment on intestinal flora and inflammation of a rat model of knee osteoarthritis	14
Effective-constituent compatibility-based analysis of Bufei Yishen formula, a traditional herbal compound as an effective treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease	14
Traditional Chinese medicine in the treatment of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis based on syndrome differentiation: Study protocol of an exploratory trial	14
Aerobic exercise suppresses hepatocellular carcinoma by downregulating dynamin-related protein 1 through PI3K/AKT pathway	13
An overview on the chemistry, pharmacology and anticancer properties of tetrandrine and fangchinoline (alkaloids) from Stephania tetrandra roots	13
Fuzheng Huayu recipe, a traditional Chinese compound herbal medicine, attenuates renal interstitial fibrosis via targeting the miR-21/PTEN/AKT axis	13
Acceptability of an adjunct equine-assisted activities and therapies program for veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder and/or traumatic brain injury	13
Pharmacological action of quercetin against testicular dysfunction: A mini review	12
Recovery of a patient with severe COVID-19 by acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine adjuvant to standard care	12
Evaluating the methodology of studies conducted during the global COVID-19 pandemic: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials	12
Effects of mild moxibustion on intestinal microbiome and NLRP3 inflammasome in rats with 5-fluorouracil-induced intestinal mucositis	12
Suppressive effect of Aurantii Fructus Immaturus and Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma on glutamic acid-induced autophagy of interstitial cells of Cajal	11
Aconitum heterophyllum Wall. ex Royle: A critically endangered medicinal herb with rich potential for use in medicine	11
Evaluation of anticancer effects of a pharmaceutically viable extract of a traditional polyherbal mixture against non-small-cell lung cancer cells	11
Probiotics—A complete oral healthcare package	11
Biotechnical system based on fuzzy logic prediction for surgical risk classification using analysis of current-voltage characteristics of acupuncture points	11
Carpobrotus edulis (L.) N.E.Br. extract as a skin preserving agent: From traditional medicine to scientific validation	11
Yoga as a complementary therapy for metabolic syndrome: A narrative review	11
Peperomia pellucida (L.) Kunth and eye diseases: A review on phytochemistry, pharmacology and toxicology	10
Moxibustion alleviates decreased ovarian reserve in rats by restoring the PI3K/AKT signaling pathway	10
Removing barriers to healthcare through an intercultural healthcare system: Focus group evidence	10
Effects of the pestle needle therapy, a type of acupoint stimulation, on post-hemorrhoidectomy pain: A randomized controlled trial	10
Effects of traditional Chinese exercises and general aerobic exercises on older adults with sleep disorders: A systematic review and meta-analysis	9
Caulerpa okamurae extract attenuates inflammatory interaction, regulates glucose metabolism and increases insulin sensitivity in 3T3-L1 adipocytes and RAW 264.7 macrophages	9
Meta-analysis on the effect of combining Lianhua Qingwen with Western medicine to treat coronavirus disease 2019	9
Can acupuncture enhance therapeutic effectiveness of antidepressants and reduce adverse drug reactions in patients with depression? A systematic review and meta-analysis	9
Are the release characteristics of Erzhi pills in line with traditional Chinese medicine theory? A quantitative study	9
A novel supplement with yeast β-glucan, prebiotic, minerals and Silybum marianum synergistically modulates metabolic and inflammatory pathways and improves steatosis in obese mice	9
Efficacy of the herbal pair, Radix Achyranthis Bidentatae and Eucommiae Cortex, in preventing glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis in the zebrafish model	9
Effects of physical rehabilitation interventions in COVID-19 patients following discharge from hospital: A systematic review	9
Effectiveness and safety of acupuncture for treating functional constipation: An overview of systematic reviews	9
Genome-wide analysis of hippocampal transfer RNA-derived small RNAs identifies new potential therapeutic targets of Bushen Tiansui formula against Alzheimer’s disease	8
Qili Qiangxin, a compound herbal medicine formula, alleviates hypoxia-reoxygenation-induced apoptotic and autophagic cell death via suppression of ROS/AMPK/mTOR pathway in vitro	8

Pingchan granule for depressive symptoms in parkinson’s disease: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial	8
Hypolipidemic and anti-atherosclerogenic effects of aqueous extract of Ipomoea batatas leaves in diet-induced hypercholesterolemic rats	8
Effects of traditional Chinese exercises on blood glucose and hemoglobin A1c levels in patients with prediabetes: A systematic review and meta-analysis	8
Using weighted blankets in an inpatient mental health hospital to decrease anxiety	8
Reporting and methodological quality of meta-analyses of acupuncture for patients with migraine: A methodological investigation with evidence map	8
Complementary and alternative medicine during COVID-19 pandemic: What we have done	8
Effects of l-arginine supplementation on glycemic profile: Evidence from a systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical trials	8
Cupping therapy for patients with chronic urticaria: A systematic review and meta-analysis	8
Clinical characteristics of coronavirus disease 2019 in patients aged 80 years and older	8
Modified Zhibai Dihuang pill, a traditional Chinese medicine formula, on steroid withdrawal in systemic lupus erythematosus: A systematic review and meta-analysis	7
Effects of Zataria oxymel on obesity, insulin resistance and lipid profile: A randomized, controlled, triple-blind trial	7
Therapeutic potential of rutin in male infertility: A mini review	7
Design of dual targeting immunomicelles loaded with bufalin and study of their anti-tumor effect on liver cancer	7
Treatment of pulmonary fibrosis in one convalescent patient with corona virus disease 2019 by oral traditional Chinese medicine decoction: A case report	7
Effects and mechanism of Chinese medicine Jiawei Yupingfeng in a mouse model of allergic rhinitis	7
Hypnotherapy for overweight and obese patients: A narrative review	7
Methods for development of a core outcome set for clinical trials integrating traditional Chinese medicine and Western medicine	7
A review of patent literature on the regulation of glucose metabolism by six phytocompounds in the management of diabetes mellitus and its complications	7
Methodology of network pharmacology for research on Chinese herbal medicine against COVID-19: A review	7
Traditional Chinese medicine treatment for COVID-19: An overview of systematic reviews and meta-analyses	7
Antioxidant and antiaging effect of traditional Thai rejuvenation medicines in Caenorhabditis elegans	7
Traditional Chinese medicine is a useful and promising alternative strategy for treatment of Sjogren’s syndrome: A review	7
Homeopathy for COVID-19 in primary care: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial (COVID-Simile study)	6
Fructus Zanthoxyli extract improves glycolipid metabolism disorder of type 2 diabetes mellitus via activation of AMPK/PI3K/Akt pathway: Network pharmacology and experimental validation	6
Effects of biomechanical parameters of spinal manipulation: A critical literature review	6
Allium tuberosum alleviates pulmonary inflammation by inhibiting activation of innate lymphoid cells and modulating intestinal microbiota in asthmatic mice	6
Effects of bioactive compounds from Pleurotus mushrooms on COVID-19 risk factors associated with the cardiovascular system	6
Antiplatelet and myocardial protective effect of Shexiang Tongxin Dropping Pill in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention: A randomized controlled trial	6
The in-vivo assessment of Turkish propolis and its nano form on testicular damage induced by cisplatin	6
Aamar-e-Advia (shelf-lives) of drugs in Unani system of medicine: A conceptual review	6
Antifertility and profertility effects of the leaves and seeds of fluted pumpkin: Sperm quality, hormonal effects and histomorphological changes in the testes of experimental animal models	5
In vitro cytotoxic and toxicological activities of ethanolic extract of Kaempferia galanga Linn. and its active component, ethyl-p-methoxycinnamate, against cholangiocarcinoma	5
Functional connectivity changes during migraine treatment with electroacupuncture at Shuaigu (GB8)	5
The idealist and pragmatist view of qi in tai chi and qigong: A narrative commentary and review	5
Successfully treated recalcitrant atopic eczema with acupoint autohemotherapy: A case report and hypothesized mechanism of the therapy	5
Salvadora persica extract attenuates cyclophosphamide-induced hepatorenal damage by modulating oxidative stress, inflammation and apoptosis in rats	5
Safety of acupotomy in a real-world setting: A prospective pilot and feasibility study	5
Interventions for preventing influenza: An overview of Cochrane systematic reviews and a Bayesian network meta-analysis	5
A “4D” systemic view on meridian essence: Substantial, functional, chronological and cultural attributes	5
Antiglycation and antioxidant activities of the crude extract and saponin fraction of Tribulus terrestris before and after microcapsule release	5
Tanshinone IIA prevents acute lung injury by regulating macrophage polarization	5
The use of melittin to enhance transgene expression mediated by recombinant adeno-associated virus serotype 2 vectors both in vitro and in vivo	5
Effects of lavender and Citrus aurantium on pain of conscious intensive care unit patients: A parallel randomized placebo-controlled trial	5
Effects of co-administration of Ganoderma terpenoid extract with chloroquine on inflammatory markers and antioxidant status in Plasmodium berghei-infected mice	5
Rauwolfia vomitoria extract suppresses benign prostatic hyperplasia by reducing expression of androgen receptor and 5α-reductase in a rat model	5
Apoptotic and autophagic death union by Thuja occidentalis homeopathic drug in cervical cancer cells with thujone as the bioactive principle	5
Antihyperglycaemic activity of ethylacetate extract of Chlorophytum alismifolium in type 2 diabetes: The involvement of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-γ and dipeptidyl peptidase-4	5
Potential medicinal plants involved in inhibiting 3CLpro activity: A practical alternate approach to combating COVID-19	4
Lavender and dodder combined herbal syrup versus citalopram in major depressive disorder with anxious distress: A double-blind randomized trial	4
Progress in the design and quality control of placeboes for clinical trials of traditional Chinese medicine	4
Laser acupuncture combined with auricular acupressure improves low-back pain and quality of life in nurses: A randomized controlled trial	4
Dangers of scientific bias against herbal drugs for coronavirus disease 2019	4
Addressing the need for personalizing music therapy in integrative oncology	4
Korean red ginseng decreases 1-methyl-4-phenylpyridinium-induced mitophagy in SH-SY5Y cells	4
Adult-onset Still’s disease successfully treated with Chinese herbal medicine: A case report with 15-month follow-up	4
Therapeutic effects of herbal formula Huangqisan on metabolic disorders via SREBF1, SCD1 and AMPK signaling pathway	4
Remission of type 2 diabetes depends on prompt comprehensive lifestyle changes upon diagnosis: How can this “Road to Damascus” experience be supported?	4
Liver injury and dietary supplements: Does hydroxycitric acid trigger hepatotoxicity?	4
Controversial conclusions from two randomized controlled trials for acupuncture’s effects on polycystic ovary syndrome or in vitro fertilization support	4
Jiedu Recipe, a compound Chinese herbal medicine, inhibits cancer stemness in hepatocellular carcinoma via Wnt/β-catenin pathway under hypoxia	4
Serum metabolic profiling of traditional Chinese medicine syndromes in patients with diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome	4
Anti-hemorrhoidal activity of Lian-Zhi-San, a traditional Chinese medicine, in an experimental hemorrhoidal model in rats	4
Low-level laser acupuncture reduces postoperative pain and morphine consumption in older patients with total knee arthroplasty: A randomized placebo-controlled trial	4
The safety, efficacy and pharmaceutical quality of male enhancement nutraceuticals bought online: Truth versus claim	4
Electro-acupuncture promotes gut motility and alleviates functional constipation by regulating gut microbiota and increasing butyric acid generation in mice	4
Effects of moxibustion on Treg cells in sarcoma microenvironment	4
Calcarea carbonica treatment rescues lipopolysaccharide-induced inflammatory response in human mononuclear cells via downregulation of inducible cyclooxygenase pathway	4
Physical exercise suppresses hepatocellular carcinoma progression by alleviating hypoxia and attenuating cancer stemness through the Akt/GSK-3β/β-catenin pathway	4
Moxibustion regulates T-regulatory/T-helper 17 cell balance by modulating the microRNA-221/suppressor of cytokine signaling 3 axis in a mouse model of rheumatoid arthritis	4
COVID-19: Reducing the risk via diet and lifestyle	4