Archive for the 'Capsicum' Category
Monday, March 15th, 2010
Dr. Sharon Jacob from the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Medical Center in Florida and colleagues reviewed the scientific support for herbals used by patients with psoriasis.
Here are the highlights.
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Aloe Vera, Blackcurrant, Capsicum, Cayenne, Chamomile, Dong Quai, Evening Primrose, G. BOTANICALS, Milk Thistle, Phobia, Saffron, Slippery Elm, Tea Tree Oil, Turmeric, Wintergreen, Yohimbine | Comments Off on Herbals to treat psoriasis: A review of the evidence
Thursday, December 31st, 2009
Qutenza (capsaicin) 8% patch is a medicated skin patch that can be used to help relieve the pain of post-herpetic neuralgia (PHN).
This high concentration is now approved by the FDA for use as a prescription drug. And that places this complementary option for treating PHN squarely in the main stream. (more…)
Capsicum, Pain, Shingles | Comments Off on Capsaicin: The biggest winner in CAM for 2009
Monday, November 2nd, 2009
Capsicum plaster at classical Chinese acupoints is an alternative to acupuncture for preventing postoperative nausea and vomiting, sore throat, and pain.
Researchers from Hanyang University Hospital in Seoul, Korea studied capsicum plaster at Hegu (LI 4) acupoints (photo) in patients after orthognathic surgery. (more…)
Acupuncture/ pressure, Capsicum, Pain, Surgery | Comments Off on Capsicum plaster to reduce pain after surgery
Wednesday, July 15th, 2009
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. (more…)
Ayurveda, Blackcurrant, Boswellia, Bromelain, C. MIND-BODY THERAPIES, Capsicum, Cayenne, Chiropractic, Devil's Claw, Diet-Nutrition, Evening Primrose, Fibromyalgia, Ginger, Ginseng, Milk Thistle, Osteoarthritis, Phytodolor, Phytoestrogens, Pine Bark Extract, Rheumatoid Diseases, Turmeric, White Willow | Comments Off on Herbals for arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions
Friday, March 6th, 2009
 Postherpetic neuralgia is a painful complication of herpes zoster (shingles).
Researchers from the Mayo Clinic have published an extensive review. Here are their thoughts on the use of capsaicin. (more…)
Capsicum | Comments Off on Capsaicin for treating postherpetic neuralgia
Tuesday, October 9th, 2007
In preparation for the upcoming weight management conferences in Europe, here is what we know about the value of herbals as an aid to weight loss.
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Bitter Orange, Calcium, Capsicum, Cayenne, Chitosan, Chromium, Cinnamon, Echinacea, Ephedra, Evening Primrose, Flavonoids (Soy), Ginger, Ginkgo, Ginseng, Goji Berries, Guarana, Multiple Sclerosis, Nausea/Vomiting, Omega-6 Fatty Acids, Wheatgrass, White Willow | Comments Off on Herbal supplements for weight loss: What works, what doesn’t
Monday, January 8th, 2007
The Cochrane Collaboration has evaluated the effectiveness of herbal medicines for the treatment of low back pain.
Here’s what they found.
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Capsicum, Cayenne, Devil's Claw, Pain-Back, White Willow | Comments Off on Herbals worth considering to treat low back pain
Saturday, January 6th, 2007
Capsicum (Cayenne) is a category of plants used as spices, vegetables, and medicines. Think chili pepper, red or green pepper, bell pepper, and paprika.
In this study, capsicum plaster was applied at a classical Chinese acupoint to lessen pain in infants and children following surgery.
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Capsicum, Cayenne, Children, Chinese Medicine, Cochrane Library, Surgery | Comments Off on Capsicum plaster to control pain following inguinal hernia repair in children