Today is Worlds Asthma Day.
So, researchers from the UK and China reviewed the evidence supporting the use of herbs and plant extracts to manage asthma. Continue reading Review of herbals to treat asthma
Category Archives: Boswellia
Herbals for arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions
Ms. Meenakshi Khatta is a nurse practitioner and associate professor at the University of Maryland in Baltimore. Nurse Khatta has reviewed the use of CAM to treat pain due to musculoskeletal conditions.
Here are her findings on herbal supplements used to treat fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis. Continue reading Herbals for arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions
Boswellia treatment of osteoarthritis
5-Loxin is a product made from Boswellia serrata (aka Salai guggal in Ayurvedic medicine).
It has anti-inflammatory action, and was used in this study to treat osteoarthritis of the knee. Continue reading Boswellia treatment of osteoarthritis
Ayurvedic drug reported effective to treat osteoarthritis of the knee
RA-11 (Artrex, Mendar) is a standardized multiplant Ayurvedic drug that contains Withania somnifera, Boswellia serrata, Zingiber officinale, and Curcuma longa. In a 32-week study of 90 people with osteoarthritis of the knee, it was more effective than placebo for pain relief.
OK, but I have some questions.
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