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Academic Clinical Center of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (CACTMAD), University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal.
Chronic pruritus, or persistent itching, is a debilitating condition that severely impacts quality of life, especially in palliative care settings. Traditional treatments often fail to provide adequate relief or are associated with significant side effects, prompting interest in alternative therapies. This review investigates the antipruritic potential of eight medicinal plants: chamomile (), aloe vera (), calendula (), curcumin (), lavender (), licorice (), peppermint (), and evening primrose ().
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Department of Cardiology, Akita University Graduate School of Medicine, Akita, JPN.
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- * A 70-year-old woman with pulmonary arterial hypertension struggled with exercise due to breathing difficulties, so she underwent three sessions of lower-leg bathing at 42°C, which improved her symptoms and allowed her to begin exercise therapy.
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Pain Management During Intrauterine Device Insertion in Nulliparous Women: A Scoping Review.
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Faculty of Foundational Sciences, Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine, Clearwater, USA.
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View Article and Find Full Text PDF[Effects of acupuncture on anxiety-like behavior and PKC/ERK/CREB pathway in the bed nucleus of the stria terminalis in rats with post-traumatic stress disorder].
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School of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Gansu University of CM, Lanzhou 730000, China.
Objective: To observe the effect of acupuncture (acupuncture for soothing the liver and regulating the spirit) on the protein kinase C/extracellular signal-regulated kinase/cAMP response element-binding protein (PKC/ERK/CREB) signaling pathway in the bed nucleus of the stria terminalis (BNST) of rats with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and to explore the mechanism of acupuncture on alleviating anxiety and fear in PTSD.
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The Importance of Argan Oil in Medicine and Cosmetology.
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Department of Pharmaceutical Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Wroclaw Medical University, Borowska 211a, 50-556 Wroclaw, Poland.
Argan oil, rich in unsaturated fatty acids and polyphenols, exerts beneficial effects on both the intestinal and skin microbiotas. In the gut, it promotes the growth of beneficial bacteria, such as , while reducing pathogenic bacteria, due to its anti-inflammatory properties that help maintain microbial balance. Additionally, it improves the integrity of the intestinal mucosa, reducing the risk of dysbiosis.
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