OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine is 7. 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 2021-08-01 to 2025-08-01.)

Article	Citations
Keratinocyte Piezo1 and CD39 initiated the acupuncture analgesic signals via Co-regulating extracellular ATP mobilization at acupoints	77
NRICM101 in combatting COVID-19 induced brain fog: Neuroprotective effects and neurovascular integrity preservation in hACE2 mice	65
Corrigendum to “Integrated skin metabolomics and network pharmacology to explore the mechanisms of Goupi Plaster for treating knee osteoarthritis” [J Tradit, Complementary Altern Med 14 (6) (2024) 675	64
Corrigendum to “Inhibitory role of a smart nano-trifattyglyceride of Moringa oleifera root in epithelial ovarian cancer, through attenuation of FSHR - c-Myc axis” [J Tradit Complement Med 11(2021) 481	33
Qingfei Jiedu Granules fight influenza by regulating inflammation, immunity, metabolism, and gut microbiota	32
Cinnamic aldehyde, an anti-inflammatory component in Du-Huo-Ji-Sheng-Tang, ameliorates arthritis in II collagenase and monosodium iodoacetate induced osteoarthritis rat models	30
Jintiange capsule ameliorates glucocorticoid-induced osteonecrosis of the femoral head in rats by regulating the activity and differentiation of BMSCs	29
Polydatin: A natural compound with multifaceted anticancer properties	25
Therapeutic efficacy of Punarnavadi mandura against phenylhydrazine-induced hemolytic anemia in rats	23
Acacia nilotica stem bark extract ameliorates obesity, hyperlipidemia, and insulin resistance in a rat model of high fat diet-induced obesity	22
FM1 - Title Page	22
FM1 - Title Page	22
Effects of stimulating single acupoint and combination acupoints on diabetic gastroparesis: A randomised controlled trial study	22
FM1 - Title Page	22
Hypericum sampsonii exhibits anti-inflammatory activity in a lipopolysaccharide-induced sepsis mouse model	21
Nootropic effect of Indian Royal Jelly against okadaic acid induced rat model of Alzheimer's disease: Inhibition of neuroinflammation and acetylcholineesterase	21
A review of recent artificial intelligence for traditional medicine	21
Role of herbal medicines in the management of patients with COVID-19: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	19
Yinxieling attenuates psoriasis in mice by regulating oxidative stress and lipid mediators to correct immune cell disorder through the NF-κB/Nrf2 signaling pathways	19
Anti-inflammatory and antinociceptive effects of Aloysia gratissima leaves essential oil: An in vivo study	19
Integrated serum pharmacochemistry and network pharmacology to reveal the kernel material basis and underlying mechanisms of the fuzi-lizhong pill for ulcerative colitis	19
Editorial note: Gut microbiota and health	19
Hydroalcoholic extract of Passiflora incarnata improves the autistic-like behavior and neuronal damage in a valproic acid-induced rat model of autism	19
Electroacupuncture enhances the effects of escitalopram oxalate on glucocorticoid-inducible genes, inflammation and neurotrophin in depressed patients	18
Anxiolytic-like and antidepressant-like effects of ethanol extract of Terminalia chebula in mice	17

Phytochemical-rich vegetable and fruit juice alleviates oral mucositis during concurrent chemoradiotherapy in patients with locally advanced head and neck cancer	17
Scalp and auricular acupuncture attenuate recurrent gastroesophageal reflux disease and related inflammatory cytokines	17
A diet enriched with Pistacia atlantica fruits improves the female rats' reproductive system	17
Genotoxicity and 28-day repeated dose oral toxicity study of garlic essential oil in mice	17
Formulation and evaluation of SGLT2 inhibitory effect of a polyherbal mixture inspired from Ayurvedic system of medicine	16
Kaixuan Qibi granules attenuate myocardial fibrosis through BRD4 blockade regulated by the NF-κB/NLRP3 signaling pathway	16
Potential probiotics for regulation of the gut-lung axis to prevent or alleviate influenza in vulnerable populations	16
Bazi Bushen mitigates age-related muscular atrophy by alleviating cellular senescence of skeletal muscle	16
Dachengqi decoction ameliorates sepsis-induced liver injury by inhibiting the TGF-β1/Smad3 pathways	16
Gan-Mai-Da-Zao-Tang attenuates age-induced skeletal muscle wasting and improves mitochondrial function in mice	15
Electroacupuncture of ST36 and PC6 for postoperative gastrointestinal recovery: A systematic review and meta-analysis	15
Wound healing activity of the hydroethanolic extract of the leaves of Maytenus ilicifolia Mart. Ex Reis	15
Electroacupuncture improves cardiac function in hyperlipidemic rats by enhancing efferocytosis in myocardial macrophages via the PPARγ-LXRα-MerTK pathway	15
HerBChain, a blockchain-based informative platform for quality assurance and quality control of herbal products	15
Early intervention with Kan Jang® to treat upper-respiratory tract infections: A randomized, quadruple-blind study	14
Qingre huazhuo tang regulates IgA nephropathy through immune checkpoints and ferroptosis	14
Antiosteoporotic activity of nodakenetin, a coumarin compound from Angelica decursiva, by activation of the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway	14
Natural products as a source of novel drugs for treating SARS-CoV2 infection	14
Zhongfeng Xingnao prescription alleviates injury of intracerebral hemorrhage via regulating the CaMKII/NF-κB p65/NLRP3/GSDMD signaling axis	13
Integration proteomics analysis to identify AMPK as key target pathways of TCM formula for high fat diet induced obesity in mice	13
Inhibitory effect of honokiol on furin-like activity and SARS-CoV-2 infection	12
Investigating the potential of the Chinese herbal remedy SS-1 for the treatment of Sjögren's syndrome via the interleukin-17 signaling axis	12
The influence of the gut-brain axis on anxiety and depression: A review of the literature on the use of probiotics	12
Unveiling pharmacological targets of Rihimaside C for radiation-induced lung injury: An in silico and experimental integrated approach	12
Investigate the mechanisms of novel verticinone derivatives on lung cancer cell line (A549) by network pharmacology and transcriptome	12
Cordyceps militaris and Armillaria mellea formula alleviates depressive behaviors via microglia regulation in an unpredictable chronic mild stress animal model	11
WITHDRAWN: Curcuma longa alone and in combination with pioglitazone attenuates paraquat-induced lung injury in rats through improving inflammation, oxidative stress and fibrosis	11
Hydrocotyle bonariensis Comm ex Lamm (Araliaceae) leaves extract inhibits IKs not IKr potassium currents: Potential implications for anti-arrhythmic therapy	11
Boswellic acid formulations are not suitable for treatment of pediatric high-grade glioma due to tumor promoting potential	11
Enhanced bone tissue regeneration via mesenchymal stem cells-laden Alginate/GelMa 3D-Bioprinted scaffold treated with Haplophyllum tuberculatum extract	11
FM2- Aims & Scope	11
Corrigendum to “Wound healing potential of Acacia catechu in streptozotocin-induced diabetic mice using in vivo and in silico approach” [J Tradit Compl Med 13 (5) (2023) 489–499]	11
Spatholobus suberectus Dunn inhibits breast cancer bone metastasis in vitro and in vivo	11
Efficacy of Jawarish Shahi a herbal formulation in irritable bowel syndrome: An open-labeled single-arm clinical trial	10
Sansoninto attenuates aggressive behavior and increases levels of homovanillic acid, a dopamine metabolite, in social isolation-reared mice	10
Hovenia dulcis Thunb. monofloral honey attenuates LPS-induced inflammation and endotoxemia through the activation of the Nrf2/HO-1 axis	10
Eriodictyol attenuates doxorubicin-induced nephropathy by activating the AMPK/Nrf2 signalling pathway	10
Traditional Chinese medicine as a protective strategy against chemotherapy-induced cardiotoxicity: An overview of the literature	10
Protective effects of Thai Mucuna pruriens (L.) DC. var. pruriens seeds on sexual behaviors and essential reproductive markers in chronic unpredictable mild stress mice	10
Sophorae tonkinensis radix polysaccharide attenuates acetaminophen-induced liver injury by regulating the miR-140-5p-related antioxidant mechanism	10
The effects of P. atlantica as a libido booster and sexual enhancer on the reproductive system of male rats	10
Front Matter 1 - Full Title Page	9
A comprehensive study on the underlying mechanisms of the lipid-lowering effects of Bao Li Er Capsule in hyperlipidemia	9
Therapeutic efficacy of a Dioscorea membranacea extract in a rat model of hepatocellular carcinoma: Histopathological aspects	9
Polysaccharides derived from alkali-extracted vinegar-baked Radix Bupleuri suppress hyperimmune T lymphocytes and ameliorate skin graft rejection	9
Study on the mechanism of action of effective monomeric, berberine of Xianglian Pill in inhibiting human colon cancer cells based on fatty acid synthase target	9
Baicalin inhibits the replication of the hepatitis B virus by targeting TRIM25	9
Analyzing mechanisms of qing fei bao yuan decoction granules in treating COPD based on LC-MS, network pharmacology and in vivo methods	9
When sng meets acupuncture -- a paradigm-shift biomarker for translational research	9
Protective effects of tiger milk mushroom extract (xLr®) against UVB irradiation in Caenorhabditis elegans via DAF-16 anti-oxidant regulation	9

Acupuncture is associated with reduced dementia risk in patients with insomnia: A propensity-score-matched cohort study of real-world data	9
Cognitive changes mediated by adenosine receptor blockade in a resveratrol-treated atherosclerosis-prone lupus mouse model	9
A formulation of combined Poria cocos and Cordyceps militaris rice ameliorates depressive-like effects by downregulating p38 MAPK signaling pathways	9
Acute toxicity profiling of medicinal herb Ardisia elliptica leaf extract by conventional evaluations and proton nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) metabolomics	9
Computational studies on searching potential phytochemicals against DNA polymerase activity of the monkeypox virus	9
Study on the pharmacodynamics and related mechanism of Tangningtongluo tablet on prediabetes mice based on the theory of “liver controlling dispersion”	8
Effect of electrode configuration in electroacupuncture on ischemic stroke treatment in rats	8
Vitisin B, a resveratrol tetramer from Vitis thunbergii var. taiwaniana, ameliorates impaired glucose regulations in nicotinamide/streptozotocin-induced type 2 diabetic mice	8
Withdrawal notice to: “Knowledge and attitudes towards utilizing complementary and alternative medical (CAM) treatments by mental health practitioner from various disciplines” [J Tradit Complement Med	8
In Memory of Professor Kuo-Hsiung Lee (K. H. Lee)	8
Anti-inflammatory and polarization-modulating effects of Houttuynia cordata in LPS-stimulated RAW264.7 macrophages	7
FM1 - Title Page	7
An assessment of the growth inhibition profiles of Hamamelis virginiana L. extracts against Streptococcus and Staphylococcus spp.	7
Computational and biological insights for anti-cancer effects of Karanjin through AR/ER modulation, ROS generation and cell cycle arrest in prostate cancer	7
Tianqi pingchan granule promotes recovery of glymphatic system function in a rat model of l-DOPA-induced dyskinesia	7
Modulation of psoriatic-like skin inflammation by traditional Indian medicine Divya-Kayakalp-Vati and Oil through attenuation of pro-inflammatory cytokines	7
Holothuria scabra extracts confer neuroprotective effect in C. elegans model of Alzheimer's disease by attenuating amyloid-β aggregation and toxicity	7
Rapid changes of miRNAs-20, -30, −410, −515, −134, and −183 and telomerase with psychological activity: A one year study on the relaxation response and epistemological considerations	7
The characterization of traditional Chinese medicine natures and flavors using network pharmacology integrated strategy	7
Optimization of the formulation of Tubiechong gel plaster and its effect on fracture healing by promoting angiogenesis in a rat model	7