Complementary medicine research

01 17 October 2026

DOI 10.1159/cmr/acfag016

Embodied Inter-Hand Sensory Experiences (“Prana” Perception): A Randomized Controlled Trial of Affective, Environmental, and Physiological Correlates

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Vinu Vijayakumar, Mahesh A Padukudru, Srikanth N Jois et al.

Background: Contemplative traditions describe inter-hand sensations as “prana,” yet these remain underexplored experimentally. This study examined whether a structured embodied attention practice elicits higher reproducible inter-hand se...

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02 16 October 2026

DOI 10.1159/cmr/acfag015

Letter to editor:Prediction of Treatment Response and Adverse Events in Pediatric Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Treated with Acupuncture Combined with Conventional Treatment

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Chennuo Cai, Hao Liu, Fengjun Song

03 30 September 2026

DOI 10.1159/cmr/acfag012

Management of non-organic sleep disorders in homeopathic and conventional primary care: A non-interventional cohort study

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Marius Werber, Julia Burkart, Sieglinde Lauer et al.

Introduction Insomnia is one of the most common disorders which affects quality of life and work performance resulting in considerable economic consequences when inadequately treated. Patients frequently request homeopathic treatment in ...

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04 18 September 2026

DOI 10.1159/cmr/acfag011

Stick-Point Massage Combined with Acupuncture for a Large Dorsocervical Fat Pad: A Case Report

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Yan Gong, Xiaoteng Feng, Yixuan Jiang et al.

Introduction: Dorsocervical fat pad is characterized by localized fat accumulation at the cervicothoracic junction and may be associated with neck stiffness, limited mobility, cosmetic concern, and altered cervical biomechanics. Evidence...

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05 16 September 2026

DOI 10.1159/cmr/acfag008

Bridging 400 Years of Empirical and Scientific Evidence for Regulatory Assessments: A Systematic Appraisal of Arnica montana Using the Pragmatic Historical Assessment (PHA) Tool

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Sandra Clair, Reinhard Saller, Raymond Kirk et al.

Introduction: This case study on Arnica montana applies the newly developed Pragmatic Historical Assessment (PHA) tool to systematically collate and evaluate nearly 400 years of pharmacological and pharmaceutical evidence. By sourcing da...

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06 10 September 2026

DOI 10.1159/cmr/acfag007

Phyto adaptogens in stress management and health optimization: Current understanding and future perspectives

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Chandini Rao Y, Meena Kumari K, Ramya Kateel et al.

Background: Adaptogens are primarily plant-derived bioactive compounds that enhance the body's resistance to physical, chemical, and biological stressors, thereby showing promise in managing stress-related disorders, neurodegenerative di...

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07 5 September 2026

DOI 10.1159/cmr/acfag004

Entwicklung einer Definition “Äusserer Anwendungen” - Integrative Review und Delphi-Studie

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Sara Kerstin Kohler, Ada-Katrin Busch, André Fringer et al.

Introduction: External applications historically are a part of healthcare and nursing. They encompass therapeutic interventions based on naturopathy that act on the skin and nervous system through direct or indirect touch. Problem Statem...

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08 4 September 2026

DOI 10.1159/000553112

Datura metel in Homoeopathy: Novel therapeutic insights from an open-label multicentre clinical verification study

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Panaparambil Azis Suhana, Meenu Gupta, Jain Vij Shruti et al.

Background: Clinical Verification in Homoeopathy is a systematic scientific procedure that confirms the therapeutic utility of homoeopathic medicines. Despite its referencing in homoeopathic literature, Datura metel remains fragmentarily...

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09 20 August 2026

DOI 10.1159/cmr/acfag002

Efficacy of Herbal Remedies for Burn: A Scoping Review

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Dina Arwina Dalimunthe, Poppy Anjelisa Zaitun Hasibuan, Ramona Dumasari Lubis et al.

Introduction: Burns are a prevalent form of injury that can be found throughout the world. The most common causes of burns are fire and flame, scalding, contact with objects, electrical, and chemical. The aim of this study was to conduct...

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10 20 August 2026

DOI 10.1159/000553286

Society Bulletins · Gesellschaftsmitteilungen

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