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	1.	Research article Frankincense oil derived from Boswellia carteri induces tumor cell specific cytotoxicity Mark Frank, Qing Yang, Jeanette Osban, Joseph T Azzarello, Marcia R Saban, Ricardo Saban, Richard A Ashley, Jan C Welter, Kar-Ming Fung, Hsueh-Kung Lin BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2009, 9:6 (18 March 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Frankincense oil is cytotoxic towards human bladder cancer cells but not normal bladder urothelial cells in vitro, suggesting that it may have potential as an alternative therapeutic agent for the treatment of this type of cancer.
	2.	Research article In vitro antibacterial activity of some plant essential oils Seenivasan Prabuseenivasan, Manickkam Jayakumar, Savarimuthu Ignacimuthu BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2006, 6:39 (30 November 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| 1 comment
	3.	Research article Wellness through a comprehensive Yogic breathing program – A controlled pilot trial Anette Kjellgren, Sven Å Bood, Kajsa Axelsson, Torsten Norlander, Fahri Saatcioglu BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2007, 7:43 (19 December 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	4.	Research article Effects of music therapy in the treatment of children with delayed speech development - results of a pilot study Wibke Groß, Ulrike Linden, Thomas Ostermann BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2010, 10:39 (21 July 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	5.	Research article Inhibitory effect of green coffee bean extract on fat accumulation and body weight gain in mice Hiroshi Shimoda, Emi Seki, Michio Aitani BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2006, 6:9 (17 March 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	6.	Research article Decisions to use complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) by male cancer patients: information-seeking roles and types of evidence used Maggie Evans, Alison Shaw, Elizabeth A Thompson, Stephen Falk, Pat Turton, Trevor Thompson, Deborah Sharp BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2007, 7:25 (4 August 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	7.	Research article Antimicrobial activity of some ethnomedicinal plants used by Paliyar tribe from Tamil Nadu, India Veeramuthu Duraipandiyan, Muniappan Ayyanar, Savarimuthu Ignacimuthu BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2006, 6:35 (17 October 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	8.	Research article Ginger inhibits cell growth and modulates angiogenic factors in ovarian cancer cells Jennifer Rhode, Sarah Fogoros, Suzanna Zick, Heather Wahl, Kent A Griffith, Jennifer Huang, J Rebecca Liu BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2007, 7:44 (20 December 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	9.	Study protocol Craniosacral therapy for migraine: Protocol development for an exploratory controlled clinical trial John D Mann, Keturah R Faurot, Laurel Wilkinson, Peter Curtis, Remy R Coeytaux, Chirayath Suchindran, Susan A Gaylord BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2008, 8:28 (9 June 2008) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	10.	Debate Laughter and humor as complementary and alternative medicines for dementia patients Masatoshi Takeda, Ryota Hashimoto, Takashi Kudo, Masayasu Okochi, Shinji Tagami, Takashi Morihara, Golam Sadick, Toshihisa Tanaka BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2010, 10:28 (18 June 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	11.	Research article Fibromyalgia syndrome improved using a mostly raw vegetarian diet: An observational study Michael S Donaldson, Neal Speight, Stephen Loomis BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2001, 1:7 (26 September 2001) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| 1 comment \| Editor’s summary A mostly raw vegetarian diet can help patients suffering from fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS), a condition characterized by widespread pain in the body and associated with unrestorative sleep, chronic pain, fatigue, inactivity and depression.
	12.	Research article Screening for antimicrobial activity of ten medicinal plants used in Colombian folkloric medicine: A possible alternative in the treatment of non-nosocomial infections Jhon J Rojas, Veronica J Ochoa, Saul A Ocampo, John F Muñoz BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2006, 6:2 (17 February 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	13.	Research article Does practicing hatha yoga satisfy recommendations for intensity of physical activity which improves and maintains health and cardiovascular fitness? Marshall Hagins, Wendy Moore, Andrew Rundle BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2007, 7:40 (30 November 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	14.	Research article Acupuncture in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis: a double-blind controlled pilot study Lai-Shan Tam, Ping-Chung Leung, Tena K Li, Lang Zhang, Edmund K Li BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2007, 7:35 (3 November 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	15.	Correspondence Does pharmaceutical advertising affect journal publication about dietary supplements? Kathi J Kemper, Kaylene L Hood BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2008, 8:11 (9 April 2008) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	16.	Research article Effect of exercise therapy on lipid profile and oxidative stress indicators in patients with type 2 diabetes Lorenzo A Gordon, Errol Y Morrison, Donovan A McGrowder, Ronald Young, Yeiny Fraser, Eslaen Zamora, Ruby L Alexander-Lindo, Rachael R Irving BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2008, 8:21 (13 May 2008) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	17.	Research article Inhibitory activity of a standardized elderberry liquid extract against clinically-relevant human respiratory bacterial pathogens and influenza A and B viruses Christian Krawitz, Mobarak Mraheil, Michael Stein, Can Imirzalioglu, Eugen Domann, Stephan Pleschka, Torsten Hain BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2011, 11:16 (25 February 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary The extract from black elderberries possesses antimicrobial activity against Gram-positive Streptococci and inhibits the propagation of human pathogenic influenza viruses, highlighting the potential for this natural product to be an alternative approach in the treatment of infection.
	18.	Research article Tai Chi on psychological well-being: systematic review and meta-analysis Chenchen Wang, Raveendhara Bannuru, Judith Ramel, Bruce Kupelnick, Tammy Scott, Christopher H Schmid BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2010, 10:23 (21 May 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	19.	Research article Nurses' experiences, expectations, and preferences for mind-body practices to reduce stress Kathi Kemper, Sally Bulla, Deborah Krueger, Mary Ott, Jane A McCool, Paula Gardiner BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2011, 11:26 (11 April 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	20.	Research article Effects of Green Tea Catechins and Theanine on Preventing Influenza Infection among Healthcare Workers: A Randomized Controlled Trial Keiji Matsumoto, Hiroshi Yamada, Norikata Takuma, Hitoshi Niino, Yuko M Sagesaka BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2011, 11:15 (21 February 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	21.	Research article Use of complementary and alternative medicine by cancer patients at the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enugu, Nigeria Emmanuel R Ezeome, Agnes N Anarado BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2007, 7:28 (12 September 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	22.	Research article Patient satisfaction and side effects in primary care: An observational study comparing homeopathy and conventional medicine Florica Marian, Kerstin Joost, Krishan D Saini, Klaus von Ammon, André Thurneysen, André Busato BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2008, 8:52 (18 September 2008) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	23.	Research article Protective essential oil attenuates influenza virus infection: An in vitro study in MDCK cells Shuhua Wu, Krupa B Patel, Leland J Booth, Jordan P Metcalf, Hsueh-Kung Lin, Wenxin Wu BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2010, 10:69 (15 November 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	24.	Case report Glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate supplementation to treat symptomatic disc degeneration: Biochemical rationale and case report Wim J van Blitterswijk, Jos CM van de Nes, Paul IJM Wuisman BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2003, 3:2 (10 June 2003) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	25.	Research article The impact of NHS based primary care complementary therapy services on health outcomes and NHS costs: a review of service audits and evaluations Lesley Wye, Deborah Sharp, Alison Shaw BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2009, 9:5 (6 March 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary Although better quality data are needed, NHS primary care complementary medicine services may have a moderate impact on health outcomes, but data on associated costs are more scarce and inconclusive.
	26.	Research article Comparison of glucosamine sulfate and a polyherbal supplement for the relief of osteoarthritis of the knee: a randomized controlled trial [ISRCTN25438351] Komal Mehta, Jayesh Gala, Surendra Bhasale, Sattayasheel Naik, Millind Modak, Harshad Thakur, Nivedita Deo, Mark JS Miller BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2007, 7:34 (31 October 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	27.	Research article Content validity of manual spinal palpatory exams - A systematic review Wadie I Najm, Michael A Seffinger, Shiraz I Mishra, Vivian M Dickerson, Alan Adams, Sibylle Reinsch, Linda S Murphy, Arnold F Goodman BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2003, 3:1 (7 May 2003) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	28.	Research article Complementary and alternative medicine use and cost in functional bowel disorders: A six month prospective study in a large HMO Miranda AL van Tilburg, Olafur S Palsson, Rona L Levy, Andrew D Feld, Marsha J Turner, Douglas A Drossman, William E Whitehead BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2008, 8:46 (24 July 2008) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary A third of patients suffering from functional bowel disorders use complementary and alternative therapies such as ginger, massage therapy or yoga at an average yearly cost of $200, although use is not associated with their level of satisfaction with conventional care.
	29.	Research article Is complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) cost-effective? a systematic review Patricia M Herman, Benjamin M Craig, Opher Caspi BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2005, 5:11 (2 June 2005) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary A systematic review of 56 cost-effectiveness studies for various complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapies found 39 to be full economic evaluations, of which a third were of exemplary quality; from these, 9 CAM therapies were found to be cost-effective compared with usual care.
	30.	Research article Mapping patterns of complementary and alternative medicine use in cancer: An explorative cross-sectional study of individuals with reported positive "exceptional" experiences Johanna Hök, Carol Tishelman, Alexander Ploner, Anette Forss, Torkel Falkenberg BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2008, 8:48 (8 August 2008) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	31.	Research article Antibacterial and phytochemical screening of Anethum graveolens, Foeniculum vulgare and Trachyspermum ammi Gurinder J Kaur, Daljit S Arora BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2009, 9:30 (6 August 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	32.	Research article Differences in the quality of interpersonal care in complementary and conventional medicine André Busato, Beat Künzi BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2010, 10:63 (4 November 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	33.	Research article Ginger extract inhibits LPS induced macrophage activation and function Sudipta Tripathi, David Bruch, Dilip S Kittur BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2008, 8:1 (3 January 2008) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	34.	Research article Development of a taxonomy to describe massage treatments for musculoskeletal pain Karen J Sherman, Marian W Dixon, Diana Thompson, Daniel C Cherkin BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2006, 6:24 (23 June 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	35.	Research article Attitudes towards fibromyalgia: A survey of Canadian chiropractic, naturopathic, physical therapy and occupational therapy students Jason W Busse, Abhaya V Kulkarni, Parminder Badwall, Gordon H Guyatt, the Medically Unexplained Syndromes Study Group BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2008, 8:24 (31 May 2008) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	36.	Research article How might acupuncture work? A systematic review of physiologic rationales from clinical trials Howard H Moffet BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2006, 6:25 (7 July 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary A review of acupuncture trials reveals that many studies do not propose a physiologic rationale; the most popular suggested mechanisms involve neurochemical response, but this has not been related to treatment objectives, points, or methods used.
	37.	Research article A pilot study on mindfulness based stress reduction for smokers James M Davis, Michael F Fleming, Katherine A Bonus, Timothy B Baker BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2007, 7:2 (25 January 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	38.	Research article CAM therapies among primary care patients using opioid therapy for chronic pain Sara Fleming, David P Rabago, Marlon P Mundt, Michael F Fleming BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2007, 7:15 (16 May 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| 1 comment
	39.	Research article Treatments of pelvic girdle pain in pregnant women: adverse effects of standard treatment, acupuncture and stabilising exercises on the pregnancy, mother, delivery and the fetus/neonate Helen Elden, Hans-Christian Ostgaard, Monika Fagevik-Olsen, Lars Ladfors, Henrik Hagberg BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2008, 8:34 (26 June 2008) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary Although the addition of acupuncture to standard treatment for pelvic girdle pain during pregnancy can lead to minor complaints, there are no severe adverse effects for the mother, baby, or the course of the pregnancy.
	40.	Research article Bach Flower Remedies for psychological problems and pain: a systematic review Kylie Thaler, Angela Kaminski, Andrea Chapman, Tessa Langley, Gerald Gartlehner BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2009, 9:16 (26 May 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	41.	Research article Adherence to yoga and exercise interventions in a 6-month clinical trial KE Flegal, S Kishiyama, D Zajdel, M Haas, BS Oken BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2007, 7:37 (9 November 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Attendance at yoga or exercise classes by elderly individuals is significantly correlated with depression, fatigue, and physical aspects of quality of life, but not with demographic variables such as age, gender, or education
	42.	Research article Clinical research evidence of cupping therapy in China: a systematic literature review Huijuan Cao, Mei Han, Xun Li, Shangjuan Dong, Yongmei Shang, Qian Wang, Shu Xu, Jianping Liu BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2010, 10:70 (16 November 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	43.	Research article Use of complementary and alternative medicine at Norwegian and Danish hospitals Laila J Salomonsen, Lasse Skovgaard, Søren la Cour, Lisbeth Nyborg, Laila Launsø, Vinjar Fønnebø BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2011, 11:4 (18 January 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	44.	Research article Academic doctors' views of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) and its role within the NHS: an exploratory qualitative study Nita Maha, Alison Shaw BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2007, 7:17 (30 May 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	45.	Research article Systematic review of the use of honey as a wound dressing Owen A Moore, Lesley A Smith, Fiona Campbell, Kate Seers, Henry J McQuay, R Andrew Moore BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2001, 1:2 (4 June 2001) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary There is no strong evidence that honey is a useful treatment for superficial wounds or burns, according to a systematic review of RCTs, even though it is biologically plausible that this could be a valuable treatment.
	46.	Research article Prospective investigation of complementary and alternative medicine use and subsequent hospitalizations Tyler C Smith, Besa Smith, Margaret AK Ryan BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2008, 8:19 (8 May 2008) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	47.	Research article What rheumatologists in the United States think of complementary and alternative medicine: results of a national survey Nisha J Manek, Cynthia S Crowson, Abigale L Ottenberg, Farr A Curlin, Ted J Kaptchuk, Jon C Tilburt BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2010, 10:5 (28 January 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	48.	Research article Attitudes and perceptions of Australian pharmacy students towards Complementary and Alternative Medicine – a pilot study Evelin Tiralongo, Marianne Wallis BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2008, 8:2 (28 January 2008) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	49.	Research article Antimicrobial activity of two South African honeys produced from indigenous Leucospermum cordifolium and Erica species on selected micro-organisms Nicolaas J Basson, Sias R Grobler BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2008, 8:41 (15 July 2008) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	50.	Research article Australian women's use of complementary and alternative medicines to enhance fertility: exploring the experiences of women and practitioners Jo-Anne Rayner, Helen L McLachlan, Della A Forster, Rhian Cramer BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2009, 9:52 (15 December 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central