OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Journal of Herbal Medicine 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 2021-04-01 to 2025-04-01.)

Article	Citations
The Effect of Nigella sativa Linn. Extract on E2F1 Expression and Apoptosis in Retinoblastoma Y79 Cells	309
Medicinal Plants Used for Antenatal and Postnatal Care in Ondo Town, Nigeria	73
Perspectives on animal experimentation in herbal medicine research: ethical dilemmas and scientific progress	73
Ethanolic extract, solvent fractions, and bio-oils from Urtica subincisa: Chemical composition, toxicity, and anti-IL-17 activity on HaCaT keratinocytes	66
The anticancer effect of Salvia pisidica essential oil through promotion intrinsic and extrinsic apoptosis pathways in human cancer cell lines	47
Estrogenic analysis of ten Thai medicinal plants used for treating menstrual irregularity by ERα and ERβ yeast two-hybrid systems	34
The effects of Melissa officinalis leaf extract on anxiety among patients undergoing orthopedic surgeries	29
The impact of sesame oil on postpartum after-pain in multiparous women: a randomised, triple-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial	27
Determination of consistency in pH of some commercial herbal formulations in Ghana	26
Effect of an Unani Formulation on Menstrual Cyclicity in Women With Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome—An Open Labelled Clinical Study	24
Editorial	23
‘Where were pharmaceuticals in Eden?’ Use of herbal medicine in old age: Focus group discussions among community-dwelling older adults in Ghana	22
Anti-tumor efficacy of Habb-e-Asgandh as an adjuvant therapy in chronic myelogenous leukemia in vitro	22
Chinese and western herbal medicines for the topical treatment of psoriasis – A critical review of efficacy and safety	22
Complementary and alternative medicine use among kidney transplant patients in Turkey; prevalence, clinical features and outcomes	21
A review of the genus Actaea L.: ethnomedical uses, phytochemical and pharmacological properties	20
Safety and effectiveness of selected Siddha formulations and standard of care for COVID-19 – a randomised clinical trial in South India, 2020	20
Quality of reporting of randomized controlled trials of top 10 herbs prescribed in Thailand	18
Parental traditional medicine use for under-five children and association factors in Wolaita Sodo, Ethiopia: A cross-sectional study	18
Clinical efficacy of combination therapy of FuXi-Tiandi-Wuxing Decoction and anti-viral drugs in the treatment of novel coronavirus pneumonia: A prospective interventional study	17
Anticancer activity of Terminalia chebula, Terminalia bellirica, and Phyllanthus emblica extracts on cholangiocarcinoma cell proliferation and induction of apoptosis	16
Severe hypokalemia due to Kampo medicine (Shakuyakukanzoto): A report of two cases	14
Kuntai capsules in treatment of premature ovarian failure: A systematic review and meta-analysis	14
An overview of phytochemical constituents and pharmacological implications of Cannabis sativa L.	13
Formulation and evaluation of a hydrogel containing a bioactive extract of Murraya koenigii for topical applications	13

Effect of Tridax procumbens extracts on coagulation time according to gender and blood groups A and O: in vitro study	13
Senna: As immunity boosting herb against Covid-19 and several other diseases	13
Efficacy of traditional Chinese medicine combined with conventional western medicine on metabolic syndrome: a Bayesian network meta-analysis	12
Effect of Alhagi maurorum distillate on ureteral stone expulsion: A single-blind randomized trial	12
Formulation of Mouthwash Using Combined Herbal Extracts to Control the Predominant Oral Pathogens and Biofilm	12
Natural antioxidants as inhibitors of pyruvate kinase M2 in Warburg phenotypes	12
Mechanistic insights from the review and evaluation of ayurvedic herbal medicines for the prevention and management of COVID-19 patients	12
Phonophoresis of semisolid formulation of Zingiber officinale Roscoe hydroalcoholic extract improves quality of life in patients with moderate knee osteoarthritis: A randomized clinical trial	11
Antibacterial activity of herbal extracts towards uropathogenic Enterococcus isolates as a natural approach in control of urinary tract infections	11
A case study: Raw garlic consumption and an increased risk of bleeding	11
The toxicity and safety of Chinese medicine from the bench to the bedside	11
Efficacy of Salvadora persica root extract as an endodontic irrigant – An in-vitro evaluation	10
Synthesis and characterization of gold nanoparticles biosynthesised from Aspalathus linearis (Burm.f.) R.Dahlgren For progressive macular hypomelanosis	10
Phytochemical composition and potential anti-inflammatory and antioxidant mechanisms of leaf extracts of Sida linifolia L. (Malvaceae)	10
The anti-HIV activity of biogenic silver nanoparticles synthesized from Centella asiatica extracts	10
The effects of topical and oral Nigella sativa oil on clinical findings in knee osteoarthritis: A double-blind, randomized controlled trial	10
In Vitro hair growth and hair tanning activities of mangosteen pericarp extract on hair dermal papilla cells	10
Anacyclus pyrethrum extract significantly destroyed lung cancer cell line (A549) by inducing apoptosis	10
Regulation of the macrophage cellular response by Clinacanthus nutans extracts in J774.2 macrophages	10
Antibacterial and genotoxic activity of Bixa orellana, a folk medicine and food supplement against multidrug resistant clinical isolates	10
Antimicrobial potential and phytochemical profiling of ethnomedicinal plant Trillium govanianum Wall. ex D. Don in Western Himalaya	10
In vitro pro-apoptotic and anti-migratory effects of Treculia africana Decne. (Moraceae) and Entandrophragma angolense Welw (Meliaceae) extracts on prostate cancer cells	10
Sustained use of antimutagenic bioactives having affinity with DNA minor groove could prevent in vitro neoplastic induction	9
Acute bullous irritant contact dermatitis caused by a Pulsatilla koreana extract	9
The Effect of Topical Rosa damascena Mill. and Sesamum indicum L. Oils on the Avoidance of Striae Gravidarum: A Randomised Controlled Trial	9
A Prospective, Controlled, Pilot Study of Personalised Add-on Ayurveda Treatment in High-Risk Type II Diabetes COVID-19 Patients	9
Efficacy of topical oleoresin of Pistacia atlantica L. subspecies kurdica for symptomatic relief of knee osteoarthritis: A randomized double-blinded controlled trial	9
Quality Control Method (UPLC-PDA) of Ajuga parviflora Benth. and Its Antiadipogenic Effect on Differentiated Preadipocytes	9
Efficacy of a standardised herbal formulation in Helicobacter pylori positive patients with gastritis or peptic ulcer: a triple-blind randomised clinical trial	9
Efficacy of topical rose (Rosa damascena) oil for treatment of cervicitis: a randomised clinical trial	9
Baccharis dracunculifolia DC. A Review of Research Advances From 2004 to 2024, With New Micromorphology and Essential Oil Investigations	8
Comparison of the Effect of Carob Capsule and acupuncture on Sperm Motility, in Idiopathic Male Infertility: A Randomised Controlled Trial	8
Xiao-Yao-San Improves Sleep Quality in Insomnia Patients With and Without Moderate-to-Severe Obstructive Sleep Apnoea—A Pilot Polysomnography Study	8
Protective effects of Evodiae Fructus extract against ultraviolet-induced MMP-1 and MMP-3 expression in human dermal fibroblasts	8
Assessing the holistic value of Danhong injection for chronic stable angina: a multi-criteria decision analysis in China	8
Evaluation of anticoagulant and inflammatory effects of Tanacetum parthenium (L.) in a randomized controlled clinical trial	8
The Effect of Mentha spicata Essential Oil (Supermint Oral Drops) on Gastric Residual Volume in Mechanically Ventilated Intensive Care Unit Patients: A Parallel-Group, Triple-Blinded, Randomised, Plac	8
A review on ethnomedicine, phytochemistry, pharmacology, and toxicology of Pedalium murex L.	8
Taraxacum spp. in vitro and in vivo anticancer activity – A review	8
The Essential Oil of Rocket Seeds Maintains Its Antibacterial Effects After Encapsulation in Nanoliposomes	8
A systematic study on herbal cream for various clinical and therapeutic application: current status and future prospects	7
Clinical course of patients with severe SARS-CoV-2 infection co-treatment with Jin Si Herbal Tea in Eastern Taiwan: A retrospective cohort study	7
A review on biological assays of red algae marine compounds: An insight into skin whitening activities	7
Corrigendum to “A tale of two cinnamons: A comparative review of the clinical evidence of Cinnamomum verum and C. cassia as diabetes interventions” [J. Herbal Med. 21 (2020) 100342]	7
Potential effect of Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa) ethanol extract against Streptococcus mitis and Streptococcus oralis	7
Assessment and evaluation of the effect of neem and mango mouthrinses on S. mutans count in vitro and in children	7
The Effects of Saffron (Crocus sativus L) Supplementation on Cardiovascular Risk Factors, Liver Steatosis, and Fibrosis in Patients With Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: A Randomised, Double-Blind,	7
Self-Reported Effect of Mikania laevigata Syrup in Treating Acute Cough in Adults and Children: Preliminary Evidence From an Uncontrolled, Observational Study	7
Phytochemical constituents and antibacterial activities of 45 Malay traditional medicinal plants	7
Shenmai injection in treating chemotherapy-related cardiotoxicity of breast cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis	7

Anticancer Effects of Camellia nitidissima Chi Polysaccharide on Hepatocellular Carcinoma Cells via Apoptosis	7
The hop cones (Humulus lupulus L.): Chemical composition, antioxidant properties and molecular docking simulations	7
Assessment of Plants Used in Polyherbal Formulations for Traditional Treatment of Skin Infections in Ibadan Metropolis	7
Exploring the Nutritional-Nutraceutical Composition and Phytochemical Potential of Garlic Agents in Preclinical and Clinical Studies With a Focus on Drug Likeness	7
Differential cytotoxic effects of Garcinia mangostana pericarp extract on leukaemic versus normal human cell lines: insights into selective anticancer activity	7
Anti-diabesity potential of various multifunctional natural molecules	6
Phytochemical examination of Cistus laurifolius extract and its impact on cytotoxicity, apoptosis and oxidative stress in colorectal and breast cancer cell lines	6
Research progress and modern application analysis of chemical constituents and pharmacological effects of volatile oils in acrid Chinese medicines	6
Evaluation of milk thistle (Silybum marianum) phytochemicals as curative agents of retinoblastoma using in-silico approach	6
Risk of Hypothyroidism in Females Who Received Chinese Herbal Medicine for Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Matched Nested Case-Control Study	6
Effectiveness of knee acupressure along with herbal knee poultice for knee osteoarthritis treatment: A pilot pre-post clinical study	6
A Review of the Ethnobotany, Phytochemistry, and Pharmacology of the Family Cleomaceae of Brazilian Origin	6
Ethnobotanical Investigation of Plants Used for Respiratory Tract Infections in Pirot District (Southeastern Serbia)	6
A review article on the antimicrobial and antioxidant essential oils of aromatic plants in Ethiopia	6
Ethnobotanical survey of medicinal plants claimed by traditional herbal practitioners to manage cancers in Malawi	6
The effects of supplementation with green tea on energy expenditure rate and thermal energy expenditure in adult individuals: A systematic review of clinical trials	6
Rationalistic approach in COVID-19 prevention through intervention of Unani medicine prevalent in epidemic – A review	6
Natural Products in Leukaemia Research: A Bibliometric Review	6
Plants used in female reproductive healthcare by the Gujjar tribe of the sub-Himalayan region of Uttarakhand, India	6
Anticariogenic efficacy of Indian Costus mouthwash in children	6
Antibacterial and Anti-inflammatory Effects of Thunbergia laurifolia Lindl., Moringa oleifera Lam. and Phyllanthus amarus schumach. & thonn. Extracts	6
Ethnopharmacological Investigation of Plants Used in the Treatment of Breast Cancer in Northern Cameroon	6
Effectiveness of green tea cream in comparison with silver sulfadiazine cream in the treatment of second degree burn in human subjects	6
Retrospective Comparative Cohort Study of Efficacy of Different Unani Formulations in Cases of Cervicitis and Vaginitis	5
Effect of Lantana camara Ethanolic Leaf Extract on Survival and Migration of MDA-MB-231 Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Cell Line	5
Mechanistic Insight Into Anti-inflammatory Potential of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis Flower Extract as a Herbal Remedy: A Systematic Review	5
Ethnobotanicals and commercial trends of herbal markets in Punjab, Pakistan	5
Therapeutic efficacy of Urtica dioica and evening primrose in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: A randomized double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial	5
In memoriam Emeritus Prof Peter Houghton, a true champion of plant medicine research	5
Shenrong Wuzi Pill affects the pathway of thyroid hormone synthesis by targeting thyrotropin-releasing hormone receptor and altering cAMP production	5
Herbal buccal films with in vitro antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects	5
Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) for the treatment and enhancement of mental and physical conditions: A systematic review of human trials	5
Monograph on the Use of Herbs to Address Metabolic Syndrome	5
Bibliometric Analysis of the Genus Jasminum: Global Status, Research and Trends	5
Investigation of the Role of Lunasia amara Blanco in the Treatment of Malaria Through Network Pharmacology Analysis	5
Clinical outcomes of hospitalised COVID-19 Omicron patients treated with traditional Chinese Medicine: A Retrospective Studymedicine: a retrospective study of a large medical centre in Shanghai, China	5
The effectiveness of common household spices and herbs in combating the COVID-19: a review based on experimental and virtual screening	5
Antidiabetic properties of finger millet (Eleusine coracana (L.) Gaertn.) varieties cultivated in Sri Lanka	5
Scientometric assessment of scientific documents published in 2020 on herbal medicines used for COVID-19	5
Investigating the efficacy of Commiphora mukul drops in patients with knee osteoarthritis: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial	5
Total flavonoid and ionic elements contents in 32 medicinal plants collected from natural habitats in Northern Ukraine	5
Evaluation of the clinical efficacy and safety of Platanus orientalis L. distillate in the treatment of patients with allergic rhinitis	5
Tetradenia riparia, an ethnobotanical plant with diverse applications, from antimicrobial to anti-proliferative activity against cancerous cell lines: A systematic review	5
Development and prospect ofbotanical drugs in the treatment of lung cancer–a visualisation study based on	5
Can herbal teas be used as complementary therapies for kidney disorders? Results from a cross-sectional study	5
The attributes and determinants of herbal medicine use among pregnant women attending antenatal clinics at three hospitals in Uyo, Nigeria	5
Aloe vera Alters Periostin Expression, Abolishes EMT Phenotype, and Sensitises Cells to Radiation in Conjunction With Atorvastatin in Cervical Cancer	4
Exploration of antidiabetic and antioxidant properties of fresh and freeze-dried Hellenia speciosa, Coccinia grandis and Gymnema sylvestre leaves	4
Effectiveness of Traditional Chinese Medicine With Liver-Soothing Function for Hyperplasia of Mammary Glands: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis	4
Documentation of traditional medicinal plants use in Ensaro District, Ethiopia: Implications for plant biodiversity and indigenous knowledge conservation	4
Herbal remedies for respiratory ailments from Melghat region: a review with relevance to COVID-19 symptoms	4
Uses and experience of highly standardised plant medicine extracts by UK medical herbalists	4
Decipher the action mechanism of Simiao Pill in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis by integrating network pharmacology	4
Jing-Si herbal tea attenuates oral cancer cell viability, migration, and invasion by regulating epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition and reactive oxygen species accumulation	4
Effect of chewing gum containing Zingiber officinale on dry mouth condition in haemodialysis patients compared to chewing gum without Zingiber officinale	4
Effect of Punica granatum Extract Supplementation in Patients With Liver Cirrhosis: A Randomised, Double‐Blind, Placebo‐Controlled Trial	4
Chemical composition and antimicrobial activity of Plinia rivularis essential oil against multidrug-resistant bacteria	4
Turmeric Plus Black Pepper for the Improvement and Remission of Metabolic Syndrome: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial	4
Essential oil of Origanum minutiflorum exhibits anti-inflammatory and antioxidative effects in human bronchial cells and antimicrobial activity on lung pathogens	4
Saffron reduces some inflammation and oxidative stress markers in donepezil-treated mild-to-moderate Alzheimer's Disease patients: A randomized double-blind placebo-control trial	4
Anti-cancer properties of hydroethanolic extracts of Juniperus oxycedrus L. in breast cancer cells	4
Anticancer activity of Lannea coromandelica on B16F10 melanoma cell line: an in vitro and molecular docking approach	4
Effect of an Oral Ointment Containing Propolis on Palatal Donor Site Pain and Wound Healing After Harvesting a Free Gingival Graft: a Split-Mouth, Double-Blind Clinical Trial	4
Efficacy of Shenlingbaizhusan for antibiotic-associated diarrhea: A systematic review and meta-analysis	4
Sources of potential geroprotectors in the flora of the European Northeast	4
Biogenic Synthesis and Characterisation of Flueggea leucopyrus Willd Leaf Mediated Copper Nanoparticles for Antibacterial, Antioxidant, and Antidiabetic Activities	4
The effect of herbal medicine in relieving complications related to cancer treatments: an evidence-based systematic review	4
Exploration of anti-tyrosinase effect of Geranium glaberrimum Boiss. & Heldr. with in silico approach and survey of 21 Geranium species	4
Effect of incorporating Punica granatum extract in acrylic resins on Streptococcus mutans and Candida albicans: a preliminary study	4
Agrimonia eupatoria L. and wound healing	4
Exploring the efficacy of herbal medicine in the treatment and prevention of COVID-19: a study on the Sudanese population in Khartoum state	4
Quercus infectoria gall loaded patches for wound dressing: A comparison of fabrication methods	4
The regulatory effects of Lonicera japonica flos on fecal microbiota from humans with type 2 diabetes in a SHIME model	4
The anti-cancer impact of genistein against acute lymphoblastic leukaemia by controlling DICER and AGO2 involved in cytoplasmic microRNAs biogenesis—a possible new clue to mode of action of genistein	4
Chromatographic (LC-MS and GC-MS) and biological (antiproliferative) evaluation of a naturalized plant in Jordan: Parkinsonia aculeata L.	4
Clinical Effect of Lemon Verbena Mouthwash on Plaque-Induced Gingivitis Compared with Chlorhexidine: A Randomised Clinical Trial	4
Effect of Liujunzi Decoction on Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta Analysis	4