In – text citations

APA Style (Author-Date) – In-Text Citations by Page

 

Page/Section APA In-Text Citation(s) to Insert

Page 3 – Vatra Dornei intro (Crăciun, 2015; Muntele & Iațu, 2014)

Page 4 – History of phytotherapy in Bucovina (Teodoreanu, 1984; Tăranu, 1999)

Page 5 – Natural therapeutic factors (Crăciun, 2015; Teodoreanu, 1984)

Page 6 – Herbal tea principles (BfR, 2013; EFSA, 2017)

Page 7 – Gynecology overview (Esmaili et al., 2024; Ríos-Silva et al., 2024)

Page 8 – Obstetrics benefits & precautions (BfR, 2013; EFSA, 2017; Dusemund et al., 2018) – emphasize PA risks during pregnancy. (Ríos-Silva et al., 2024) – cross-sectional data on maternal-fetal complications.

Page 9 – Calendula monograph (Esmaili et al., 2024) – vaginal infections; (Crăciun, 2015) – traditional Vatra Dornei protocols.

Page 9 – Herb Robert monograph (Teodoreanu, 1984; Tăranu, 1999) – Romanian folk medicine context.

Page 9 – Lady’s Mantle monograph (Muntele & Iațu, 2014) – local traditional use.

Page 10 – Case studies (Crăciun, 2015; Muntele & Iațu, 2014) – clinical protocols at Vatra Dornei.

Page 11 – Veterinary phytotherapy intro (Colorado State University, 2007)

Page 12 – Veterinary application methods (Colorado State University, 2007)

Page 13 – Comparative analysis (human vs. animal) (Colorado State University, 2007) – species-specific metabolism and toxicity.

Page 14 – Safety & contraindications (BfR, 2013; EFSA, 2017; Dusemund et al., 2018) – PA risks. (Moresco et al., 2017; Gebremedhin & Assefa, 2022) – animal prenatal toxicity. (Colorado State University, 2007) – emergency veterinary care.

 

Vancouver Style (Numeric) – In-Text Citations by Page

 

Use this if your target journal uses numbered citations (e.g., Balneo Research Journal, EFSA Journal). Insert the numbers in square brackets or superscript as required.

 

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Page 3 – Vatra Dornei intro Vatra Dornei is a recognized balneoclimatic resort [1,3], with mineral waters and peat mud forming its core therapeutic profile [2].

Page 4 – History of phytotherapy Local monastic gardens preserved plant knowledge [3,4].

Page 5 – Natural factors The resort combines altitude, mineral springs, and rich biodiversity [1,4].

Page 6 – Herbal tea principles Preparation methods must consider pyrrolizidine alkaloid content [6,8,10] .

Page 7 – Gynecology overview Herbal teas are used for inflammatory and hormonal conditions [5,6] . Recent clinical studies support their role in bacterial vaginosis [21] and other gynecological conditions [22] .

Page 8 – Obstetrics benefits & precautions During pregnancy, supervision is critical [10,11] . Pyrrolizidine alkaloids pose risks to the fetus [6,8,9] . Cross-sectional data from Mexico show associations between herbal use and maternal-fetal complications [22] .

Page 9 – Calendula monograph Calendula is anti-inflammatory and hemostatic [5,6] , and used in vaginal infections [21] .

Page 9 – Herb Robert monograph Herb Robert is used as a uterine tonic in Romanian folk medicine [3,4] .

Page 9 – Lady’s Mantle monograph Lady’s mantle is traditionally used for menstrual irregularities [3,4] .

Page 10 – Case studies Local protocols follow traditional applications at Vatra Dornei [1,3] .

Page 11 – Veterinary intro Veterinary phytotherapy requires species-specific safety considerations [14] .

Page 12 – Veterinary methods Marigold compresses are used externally in animals for wound healing [14] .

Page 13 – Comparative analysis Dosage conversion is critical – species metabolism differs significantly [14] .

Page 14 – Safety section Avoid herbs with pyrrolizidine alkaloids during pregnancy [8,10,12,13] . Animal studies show neonatal risks with Achyrocline satureioides [15] and Moringa/Mentha tea [16] . Emergency conditions require conventional care [14] .

 

New Reference Numbers for 2024–2026 Additions

 

Add these to your Vancouver bibliography (numbered 21–23) :

 

21. Esmaili M, Sarhadynejad Z, Salari Z, Dehesh T, Lashkarizadeh M, Tajadini H, Kamali M. Effect of Cymbopogon olivieri-based herbal vaginal product on bacterial vaginosis. Rev Assoc Med Bras. 2024;70(6).

 

22. Ríos-Silva M, Huerta M, Cárdenas Y, Bricio-Barrios JA, Marentes-Patrón RA, Morentín-Cervantes SG, et al. Herbal medicine use and presence of maternal-fetal complications in pregnant patients from Western Mexico: A cross-sectional study. Elsevier BV; 2024.

 

23. Cai M. 中藥鋪與廚房裡的四季本草藥茶 [Herbal teas from the Chinese pharmacy and kitchen]. Taipei: 大都會文化; 2026. (General reference for traditional tea formulations)

 

 

Sample Paragraph with Embedded Citations (Vancouver Style)

 

Vatra Dornei resort, located in the Bucovina region, is recognized for its natural therapeutic factors including mineral springs and peat mud [1,3] . The resort’s phytotherapy program integrates local herbal traditions [2,4] , with particular emphasis on gynecological and obstetric care. However, safety data from the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment highlight that pyrrolizidine alkaloids in some herbal teas pose health risks, especially during pregnancy and lactation [10,12] . Recent clinical research has explored herbal vaginal products for bacterial vaginosis [21] , while cross-sectional studies have examined maternal-fetal complications associated with herbal use in pregnancy [22] . For veterinary applications, species-specific toxicity profiles must be considered [14] , as evidenced by animal studies showing neonatal survival decreases with certain herbal extracts [15,16] .

 

Sample Paragraph with Embedded Citations (APA Style)

 

Vatra Dornei resort, located in the Bucovina region, is recognized for its natural therapeutic factors including mineral springs and peat mud (Crăciun, 2015; Muntele & Iațu, 2014). The resort’s phytotherapy program integrates local herbal traditions (Tăranu, 1999; Teodoreanu, 1984), with particular emphasis on gynecological and obstetric care. However, safety data from the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR, 2013) highlight that pyrrolizidine alkaloids in some herbal teas pose health risks, especially during pregnancy and lactation (EFSA, 2017; Dusemund et al., 2018). Recent clinical research has explored herbal vaginal products for bacterial vaginosis (Esmaili et al., 2024), while cross-sectional studies have examined maternal-fetal complications associated with herbal use in pregnancy (Ríos-Silva et al., 2024). For veterinary applications, species-specific toxicity profiles must be considered (Colorado State University, 2007), as evidenced by animal studies showing neonatal survival decreases with certain herbal extracts (Moresco et al., 2017; Gebremedhin & Assefa, 2022).