Journal of traditional and complementary medicine impact factor

Journal of Integrative and Complementary Medicine Advancing Whole Health

Editor-in-Chief: Holger Cramer, PhD

ISSN: 2768-3605 | Online ISSN: 2768-3613 | Published Monthly | Current Volume: 28

Impact Factor: 2.381*

*2021 Journal Citation Reports™ (Clarivate, 2022)
^ Formerly known as The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine

CiteScore™: 4.0

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“International Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine Research” is a publication of Duzce University, Traditional and Complementary Medicine Application and Research Center and it is an open access, independent, double blind peer-reviewed traditional and complementary medicine journal. Its peer-review policy is based on independent, unbiased, and double-blind review considering international and national guidelines. The journal is published three times a year, in April, August and December. It aims to publish qualified scientific experimental and clinical studies on traditional and complementary medicine.

The publication policy of "International Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine Research" aims to publish traditional and complementary medicine practices (Acupuncture, Apitherapy, Phytotherapy, Aromatherapy, Herbal Medicine, Ozone Therapy, Homeopathy, Cupping Treatment (Hijamah), Leech Therapy (Hirudotherapy), Mesotherapy, Hypnosis, Prolotherapy, Osteopathy, Maggot (Larva) Treatment, Chiropractic, Reflexology, Music Therapy) and preclinical and clinical studies investigating the effects of medicinal plants, food supplements etc. used in these applications. In addition to research articles, case reports, reviews, editorials and editorial comments will be included. The journal publishes articles in English language. There is no publication charge for submitted and published articles.

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A natural plant fiber for gut inflammatory diseases: A randomized, double-blind, parallel group, reference controlled study

Research Article of International Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine A natural plant fiber for gut inflammatory diseases: A randomized, double-blind, parallel group, reference controlled study Shankaranarayanan Jeyakodi*1, Arunkanth Krishnakumar1, Poorna Prasad S2, Ashok Godavarthi3 1Zeus Hygia LifeSciences Pvt. Ltd., Plot No.47, Raviraja Industries, TIE, Balanagar, Hyderabad, Telangana 500037, India; 2Sri Venkateshwara Hospital NH 7, Hosur Rd, Zuzuvadi, Madiwala, 1st Stage, BTM Layout, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560068; 3Radiant Research Services Pvt Ltd No.99/A, 8th Main, 3rd Phase, Peenya Industrial Area, Bangalore-560058, India Background: Recent studies indicate that imbalanced gut microbiota and gut inflammation lead to various gut-related disorders. Natural dietary supplementation is a complementary approach to address gut inflammation and gut-related disorders. In this context, Consolax®developed, a patent-filed innovative plant fiber formula with prebiotic, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and immunomodulatory properties. This study aimed to assess the efficacy and safety of Consolax® on gut health/inflammation among human subjects with imbalanced gut microbiota, gut inflammation, and inflammatory bowel syndrome. Methods: We conducted a randomized, double-blind, parallel reference-controlled study among 24 of 29 subjects screened for the Rome IV Diagnostic Criteria for functional inflammatory disease, predominantly irritable bowel syndrome. The subjects were randomized into the test and reference groups (each, n=12). The test group underwent supplementation with Consolax® powder 5 g daily (b.i.d.) and the reference group received the reference product (psyllium husk powder) at the same dose of 5 g daily (b.i.d.). Both supplements were administered orally for 30 days along with standard care. Efficacy and safety outcomes were evaluated at four different time intervals, days 7+2 (visit 1), 14+2 (visit 2), 21+2 (visit 3), and 30+2 (visit 4). Results: Consolax® supplementation lowered abdominal pain (based on the Visual Analog Scale) within the treatment groups during visits 3 and 4 compared to the baseline. Beneficial bacterial levels increased (p<0.0139) among Consolax®-supplemented subjects during visit ...

A new release nanosystem mucoadhesive gel of Brazilian Red Propolis-containing chitosan: in vitro Citoxicity and Antimicrobial test. In vivo ligature induced periodontitis model- propolis treatment in rats

Research Article of International Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine A new release nanosystem mucoadhesive gel of Brazilian Red Propolis-containing chitosan: in vitro Citoxicity and  Antimicrobial test. In vivo ligature induced periodontitis model- propolis treatment in rats Cinthia Figueiredo Oliveira1, Tatiana Gomes Ribeiro2,Flávio Henrique de Abreu Rosa1 ,Adélia Cristina Souza Araújo1,Rafael Tomaz Gomes1,Rachel Oliveira Castilho2,André Augusto Gomes Faraco2,Mirian Tereza Paz Lopes3,Vagner Rodrigues Santos1 1Department of Oral Clinical, Pathology and Surgery, School of Dentistry, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais; 2Department of Pharmaceutical Industry, School of Pharmacy, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais; 3Laboratory of Pharmacology, Institut of Biological Sciences, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais. Red Propolis has been shown to be a potent antimicrobial, antinflammatory, antitumoral and antioxidant, however, is less studied against microorganisms and periodontal disease. This study aimed to investigate the antimicrobial, citoxicity properties and control of a induced periodontal pocket in rats of a red propolis mucoadhesive gel -containing chitosan. For this, we used two gels with concentrations of 5% (RPG5%) and 10% (RPG10%) of propolis and were compared with chitosan gel base 5% (CHG), propolis extract 5% (FRP5%) and chlorhexidine 0.12% (CHX0,12%). The products were tested against S. mutans, S. salivarius, S. sanguinis, L. casei, A. actinomycetemcomitans, E. faecalis, P. gingivalis, F. nucleatum, and C. albicans ATCC  standards. The Minimum Inhibitory Concentration, Concentration Minimal Bactericidal and agar diffusion tests were performed according to CLSI standards. Ligature induced periodontitis model were used and the gel product were applied in test and control rats group. The results showed that all microorganisms were sensitive to the gel RPG5% and RPG10%. There was a reduction in insertion loss and alveolar resorption in the animals treated with propolis gel. Chitosan appears to have not affected the antimicrobial activity of propolis and there seems to have been a synergism between the products. On the ...

Stroke Survivors’ Preference of Herbal Center to Hospital

Research Article of International Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine Stroke Survivors’ Preference of Herbal Center to Hospital Florence O. Okoro1,2**, Chidinma O. Nwoha2,3, Nkeiru C. Ogoko2, Emmanuel C. Nwoha2,4, Chibundu C. Amadi2,5, Peace N. Nwoha2,6, Ifeoma H. Okpara2’7, Nnenna Chinagozi-Amanze2,8, Catherine Wali2,9, Ebere Dike2,10, Polycarp U. Nwoha2,11* 1School of Nursing, College of Health and Human Services, University of North Carolina at  Charlotte, USA; 2Centre for Scientific Investigations and Training, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria; 3Health Centre, University of Medical Sciences, Ondo City, Ondo State, Nigeria; 4Bucks New University, Alexandra Road, High Wycombe, United Kingdom; 5Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology, Imo State University, Owerri, Nigeria; 6Celon Clinic, Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos State, Nigeria; 7Liviashammah Hospitals Ltd, 5 Shammah Close, Abuja-Keffi Road, Maraba, Nasarawa State, Nigeria; 8St. Catherine’s Specialist Hospital Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria; 9Baze University, Abuja, Nigeria;10Department of Anatomy, University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria; 11Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria Proceeding to hospital immediately stroke occurs is important for early intervention that would minimize the consequences of stroke. But most stroke patients in developing countries prefer herbal centers than hospital. Reasons for this attitude have not been established. Two well-trained assistants were used to interview 117 stroke survivors who attended Bebe Herbal Center (BHC), in Nigeria for at least two visits. The survivors self-reported their experiences in hospitals visited and at BHC.  Data obtained were analyzed using Independent t-test, Pearson’s chi-squared test, on SPSS package version 23. Significant value was set at p<0.05. Results showed the survivors comprised 48.7% males and 51.3% females, with mean age 63.98±10.41 years (range: 40-84 years). Following onset of stroke, 61.5% went firstly to hospital, 21.4% to traditional healing places, and 17.1% to BHC. Eventually all survivors went to BHC and 99.1% said they were satisfied with treatment received at ...

Prevention Of Life Style Disorders Through Panchakarma – A Holistic Approach

Review Article of International Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine Prevention Of Life Style Disorders Through Panchakarma - A Holistic Approach Surendra Kumar*, Gopesh Mangal National Institute of Ayurveda With rapid economic advancement and increasing westernization of lifestyle in the past few decades, prevalence of many diseases like obesity, diabetes, arthritis, cardiovascular diseases, spinal problems, carcinomas of different parts of body, high cholesterol level, anxiety & depression, etc. has reached alarming proportions among people in the recent few years. Diet & life style are the major factors thought to influence susceptibility to these diseases. Drug abuse, tobacco smoking, alcohol intake as well as lack of exercise, a sedentary life style combined with an increase in the consumption of fatty & junk food is to blame cases of obesity, diabetes, etc. Failure of modern medicines in the prevention of major health burdens force us to revert back for the original detoxifying naturopathy [1]. Ayurveda the science of life, describes the management of life style diseases in the forms of proper dietary & behavioural management(dinacharya & ritucharya), Panchkarma procedures, medicaments & rejuvenation therapies. Vitiated dosha is the basic factor in the manifestation & progress of any disease. Panchkarma therapy aims at the elimination of vitiated Dosha from the body so that the disease would be prevented or if the pathology has already established can be treated in the effective manner. Panchkarma helps in detoxifying and rejuvenating body by simple techniques that can be done easily in outdoor practice[2]. Keywords: Life style disorders, Panchkarma, Detoxification therapy ...

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