The C.A.M. Report
Complementary and Alternative Medicine: Fair, Balanced, and to the Point

  • About this web log

    This blog ran from 2006 to 2016 and was intended as an objective and dispassionate source of information on the latest CAM research. Since my background is in pharmacy and allopathic medicine, I view all CAM as advancing through the development pipeline to eventually become integrated into mainstream medical practice. Some will succeed while others fail. But all are treated fairly here.

  • About the author

    John Russo, Jr., PharmD, is president of The MedCom Resource, Inc. Previously, he was senior vice president of medical communications at www.Vicus.com, a complementary and alternative medicine website.

  • Common sense considerations

    The material on this weblog is for informational purposes. It is not medical advice or counsel. Be smart, consult your health professional before using CAM.

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    Archive for the 'Chinese Skullcap' Category

    May is arthritis awareness month

    Thursday, May 20th, 2010

    Researchers from Bethesda North Hospital Pharmacy, in Cincinnati, Ohio reviewed the evidence for using supplements to treat osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. (more…)

    Basil, Chinese Skullcap, Ginger, Glucosamine/ Chondroitin, Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Diseases, Rosemary, Tea, Turmeric, Vitamins | Comments Off on May is arthritis awareness month

    Herb-drug interaction between baicalin and rosuvastatin

    Thursday, September 13th, 2007

    Baicalin (Chinese skullcap) comes from Scutellaria baicalensis Georgi. This anti-inflammatory herbal is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat cancer, liver disease, allergies, skin conditions, and epilepsy. Rosuvastatin (Crestor) is a member of the stain class of drugs used to lower LDL (bad) cholesterol. (more…)

    Asthma/Allergy, Cancer, Chinese Medicine, Chinese Skullcap, Dermatitis, Epilepsy/Seizures, Heart Disease, Kidney Disease, Liver Disease | Comments Off on Herb-drug interaction between baicalin and rosuvastatin