OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine is 8. 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 2020-04-01 to 2024-04-01.)

Article	Citations
Dietary therapy and herbal medicine for COVID-19 prevention: A review and perspective	168
The antiviral and coronavirus-host protein pathways inhibiting properties of herbs and natural compounds - Additional weapons in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic?	78
Molecular docking analysis of rutin reveals possible inhibition of SARS-CoV-2 vital proteins	62
Calendulaglycoside A showing potential activity against SARS-CoV-2 main protease: Molecular docking, molecular dynamics, and SAR studies	61
Mushroom-derived bioactive compounds potentially serve as the inhibitors of SARS-CoV-2 main protease: An in silico approach	57
In-silico evaluation of bioactive compounds from tea as potential SARS-CoV-2 nonstructural protein 16 inhibitors	55
The role of nutraceuticals as a complementary therapy against various neurodegenerative diseases: A mini-review	48
Anti-COVID-19 drug candidates: A review on potential biological activities of natural products in the management of new coronavirus infection	47
Inonotus obliquus – from folk medicine to clinical use	44
Biochemical, hematological and histopathological evaluation of the toxicity potential of the leaf extract of Stachytarpheta cayennensis in rats	40
The synergistic effect of Citrus bergamia and Cynara cardunculus extracts on vascular inflammation and oxidative stress in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease	37
Mentha spicata L. essential oil, phytochemistry and its effectiveness in flatulence	33
Bacopa monnieri (L.) wettst. Extract protects against glutamate toxicity and increases the longevity of Caenorhabditis elegans	32
The antidepressant-like effects of Origanum majorana essential oil on mice through monoaminergic modulation using the forced swimming test	31
Inositols and metabolic disorders: From farm to bedside	31
Wound healing efficacy of Jamun honey in diabetic mice model through reepithelialization, collagen deposition and angiogenesis	30
Virtual screening by targeting proteolytic sites of furin and TMPRSS2 to propose potential compounds obstructing the entry of SARS-CoV-2 virus into human host cells	27
A ketogenic diet exerts beneficial effects on body composition of cancer patients during radiotherapy: An interim analysis of the KETOCOMP study	27
Sulphate mineral waters: A medical resource in several disorders	27
Modulation of non-coding RNAs by resveratrol in ovarian cancer cells: In silico analysis and literature review of the anti-cancer pathways involved	25
HIV-1 protease and reverse transcriptase inhibition by tiger milk mushroom (Lignosus rhinocerus) sclerotium extracts: In vitro and in silico studies	23
Antidiabetic activity of corn steep liquor extract of Curculigo pilosa and its solvent fractions in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats	22
Analyzing the potential therapeutic mechanism of Huashi Baidu Decoction on severe COVID-19 through integrating network pharmacological methods	22
Role of herbal medicines in the management of patients with COVID-19: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	21
Gut microbiota and Autism Spectrum Disorder: From pathogenesis to potential therapeutic perspectives	21

Antibacterial oral sprays from kaffir lime (Citrus hystrix DC.) fruit peel oil and leaf oil and their activities against respiratory tract pathogens	20
Anti-nociceptive, anti-inflammatory and possible mechanism of anti-nociceptive action of methanol leaf extract of Nymphaea lotus Linn (Nymphaeceae)	20
Egyptian Olea europaea leaves bioactive extract: Antibacterial and wound healing activity in normal and diabetic rats	20
Ruta graveolens as a potential source of neuroactive compounds to promote and restore neural functions	20
Silibinin and non-melanoma skin cancers	20
Dried mulberry fruit ameliorates cardiovascular and liver histopathological changes in high-fat diet-induced hyperlipidemic mice	19
Evaluation of wound healing activity of ethanol extract of Annona reticulata L. leaf both in vitro and in diabetic mice model	19
Portuguese honeys as antimicrobial agents against Candida species	19
Potential Thai medicinal plants for neurodegenerative diseases: A review focusing on the anti-glutamate toxicity effect	18
Phyllanthus emblica L. (amla) branch: A safe and effective ingredient against skin aging	18
Inhibitory effect of honokiol on furin-like activity and SARS-CoV-2 infection	17
Ameliorative effect of virgin olive oil against nephrotoxicity following sub-chronic administration of ethephon in male rats	17
Chrysin mitigated obesity by regulating energy intake and expenditure in rats	17
Exploring the therapeutic nature of limonoids and triterpenoids against SARS-CoV-2 by targeting nsp13, nsp14, and nsp15 through molecular docking and dynamics simulations	15
Ethyl acetate extract of Ceiba pentandra (L.) Gaertn. reduces methotrexate-induced renal damage in rats via antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antiapoptotic actions	15
Syzygium aromaticum L.: Traditional herbal medicine against cagA and vacA toxin genes-producing drug resistant Helicobacter pylori	15
Phase I clinical trial to evaluate the safety and pharmacokinetics of capsule formulation of the standardized extract of Atractylodes lancea	15
Protective effect of piperine in ischemia-reperfusion induced acute kidney injury through inhibition of inflammation and oxidative stress	14
Eucalyptus Globulus protects against diclofenac sodium induced hepatorenal and testicular toxicity in male rats	14
Association between cancer-related fatigue and traditional Chinese medicine body constitution in female patients with breast cancer	14
Potential natural products that target the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein identified by structure-based virtual screening, isothermal titration calorimetry and lentivirus particles pseudotyped (Vpp) infecti	14
Beneficial effect of mindfulness based stress reduction on optic disc perfusion in primary open angle glaucoma: A randomized controlled trial	13
Differential effects of thymoquinone on lysophosphatidic acid-induced oncogenic pathways in ovarian cancer cells	13
Withania somnifera root extract inhibits fatty acid synthesis in prostate cancer cells	13
A review on plants and herbal components with antiarrhythmic activities and their interaction with current cardiac drugs	13
Modulation of gut microbiota by foods and herbs to prevent cardiovascular diseases	13
The effect of combining basil seeds and gum Arabic on the healing process of experimental acetic acid-induced ulcerative colitis in rats	13
Natural products as a source of novel drugs for treating SARS-CoV2 infection	13
Andrographis paniculata extract inhibit growth, biofilm formation in multidrug resistant strains of Klebsiella pneumoniae	13
Effect of co-administration of metformin and extracts of Costus pictus D.Don leaves on alloxan-induced diabetes in rats	12
Antiulcerogenic effects of Celosia trigyna plant extracts on ethanol-induced gastric ulcer in adult Wistar rats	12
Therapeutic effects of eugenol in a rat model of traumatic brain injury: A behavioral, biochemical, and histological study	12
Nephroprotective effect of Artemisia herba alba aqueous extract in alloxan-induced diabetic rats	12
Effects of the tai chi qigong programme on functional capacity, and lung function in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients: A ramdomised controlled trial	12
Targeting autophagy with natural products to prevent SARS-CoV-2 infection	12
Anti-inflammatory activity and mechanism of action of ethanolic leaf extract of Morinda lucida Benth	12
Antidiabetic activity of aqueous stem bark extract of Annickia polycarpa in alloxan-induced diabetic mice	11
Calcium supplementation shows a hepatoprotective effect against high-fat diet by regulating oxidative-induced inflammatory response and lipogenesis activity in male rats	11
Obesity preventive function of novel edible mushroom, Basidiomycetes-X (Echigoshirayukidake): Manipulations of insulin resistance and lipid metabolism	11
Antiepileptic potential of Bacopa monnieri in the rat brain during PTZ-induced epilepsy with reference to cholinergic system and ATPases	11
Urea-extracted sericin is potentially better than kojic acid in the inhibition of melanogenesis through increased reactive oxygen species generation	11
The therapeutic effects of Bombyx mori sericin on rat skin psoriasis through modulated epidermal immunity and attenuated cell proliferation	10
Vasculoprotective effects of Centella asiatica, Justicia gendarussa and Imperata cylindrica decoction via the NOXs-ROS-NF-κB pathway in spontaneously hypertensive rats	10
Gel formulations of Merremia mammosa (Lour.) accelerated wound healing of the wound in diabetic rats	10
Wound healing activity of the hydroethanolic extract of the leaves of Maytenus ilicifolia Mart. Ex Reis	10
Genotoxicity and 28-day repeated dose oral toxicity study of garlic essential oil in mice	10
Asymmetry of lagged Poincare plot in heart rate signals during meditation	10
Conventional disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs combined with Chinese Herbal Medicines for rheumatoid arthritis: A systematic review and meta-analysis	10
Kamikihito rescued depressive-like behaviors and hippocampus neurogenesis in chronic restraint stress rats	9
The gastroprotective effect of the foxtail millet and adlay processing product against stress-induced gastric mucosal lesions in rats	9

Lepidium meyenii (maca) and soy isoflavones reduce cardiac stunning of ischemia-reperfusion in rats by mitochondrial mechanisms	9
Effect of allogeneic mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) on corneal wound healing in dogs	9
Genistein and exercise treatment reduced NASH related HDAC3, IL-13 and MMP-12 expressions in ovariectomized rats fed with high fat high fructose diet	9
Evaluation of pancreatic regeneration activity of Tephrosia purpurea leaves in rats with streptozotocin-induced diabetes	9
The dual role of phytochemicals on SARS-CoV-2 inhibition by targeting host and viral proteins	9
Effectiveness of novel herbal dentifrice in control of plaque, gingivitis, and halitosis – Randomized controlled trial	8
A novel phenolic formulation for treating hepatic and peripheral insulin resistance by regulating GLUT4-mediated glucose uptake	8
HerBChain, a blockchain-based informative platform for quality assurance and quality control of herbal products	8
Nutraceuticals and diet in human health and disease. The special issue at a glance	8
Beneficial effect of polyherbal formulation in letrozole induced Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)	8
Antidiabetic and antihyperlipidemic effects of Argyreia pierreana and Matelea denticulata: Higher activity of the micellar nanoformulation over the crude extract	8
Gastroprotective and anti-inflammatory effects of Prunus cerasus phytochemicals and their possible mechanisms of action	8
Ayurvedic Balarista ameliorate anti-arthritic activity in adjuvant induced arthritic rats by inhibiting pro-inflammatory cytokines and oxidative stress	8
Spirulina supplementation improves bone structural strength and stiffness in streptozocin-induced diabetic rats	8
Mechanisms involved in the endothelium-dependent vasodilatory effect of an ethyl acetate fraction of Cyathea phalerata Mart. in isolated rats’ aorta rings	8