Archive for the 'Echinacea' Category
Monday, July 11th, 2016
Herbalists recommend more than a dozen herbal remedies for acne and scarring, according to a recent article.
Unfortunately, only 1 of these herbals is supported by the results of a study in patients. (more…)
Acne/Rosacea, Berberine (Goldenseal), Blackcurrant, Chamomile, Chinese Medicine, Echinacea, Evening Primrose, Lavender, Tea Tree Oil | Comments Off on Acne: Recommendations are easy; data, scarce
Monday, July 11th, 2016
I recently came across a website advocating herbals to treat or prevent acne.
The website isn’t important, but the results of my PubMed searches might be useful. (more…)
Acne/Rosacea, Berberine (Goldenseal), Blackcurrant, Chamomile, Echinacea, Evening Primrose, Lavender | Comments Off on Ineffective herbal remedies for treating acne
Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012
While rhinoviruses cause upto half of colds, up to 200 other viruses have been implicated.
Researchers at the University of Ottawa, in Ontario, reviewed the evidence for CAM to treat and prevent the common cold. (more…)
Common Cold, Echinacea, Garlic, Ginseng, Pre, Pro, Synbiotics, Vitamins, Zinc | Comments Off on CAM for the common cold?
Monday, January 2nd, 2012
Researchers at the University of Oslo, in Norway, studied the use of herbal supplements by pregnant Norwegian women. (more…)
Cranberry, Echinacea, Ginger, Herbals, Iron, Pregnancy, Raspberry Leaf | Comments Off on Use of herbal supplements by pregnant women
Thursday, August 11th, 2011
Researchers at the University of Leeds, in Woodhouse, evaluated written information provided with commonly used herbal products in the UK in advance of a European Union Directive that tightens regulations for some herbal products, including requirements to provide safety information. (more…)
CAM Politics, Echinacea, Garlic, Ginkgo, Ginseng, St. John's Wort | Comments Off on Herbal supplements: Caveat Emptor
Wednesday, June 8th, 2011
In a study sponsored by the NCCAM, researchers from the US and Australia looked for potential benefits. (more…)
Common Cold, Echinacea, NCCAM | Comments Off on Echinacea to treat the common cold?
Saturday, May 21st, 2011
Upper respiratory tract infections frequently exacerbate chronic-obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Researchers in Indonesia and Switzerland evaluated the effect of Echinacea purpurea + micronutrients in order to reduce the severity of these infections. (more…)
COPD, Echinacea, Selenium, Vitamins, Zinc | Comments Off on Lack of effect of an Echinacea cocktail on exacerbations of COPD
Wednesday, May 4th, 2011
Not much, according to researchers in Spain. (more…)
CAM Interactions, Echinacea, HIV/AIDS | Comments Off on Does Echinacea interact with HIV drugs?
Wednesday, April 20th, 2011
Researchers in Boston and Washington, DC, determined the prevalence of multivitamins, folic acid, and herbal supplement use. (more…)
CAM Use, Cancer, Echinacea, Garlic, Ginkgo, Vitamins | Comments Off on CAM use among African American breast cancer survivors
Wednesday, January 12th, 2011
Yes, but…
Echinacea has an effect on the “blood thinner” warfarin (Coumadin), but it’s not likely to be life threatening, according to researchers at the University of Sydney, in Australia. (more…)
Echinacea | Comments Off on Is there a significant risk of an echinacea/warfarin interaction
Saturday, September 18th, 2010
Dr. Mark Moyad (photo) is Director of Preventive and Alternative Medicine at the University of Michigan Medical Center in Ann Arbor.
His recommendations. (more…)
Common Cold, Cough, Echinacea, Infection, Vitamins, Zinc | Comments Off on CAM to treat the cold and flu
Monday, August 2nd, 2010
Cytochrome P450 2D6 (CYP2D6) is a liver enzyme responsible for the metabolism of approximately 30% of all drugs.
Researchers at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock studied the effect of CYP2D6 on the metabolism of several herbal supplements and the risk of drug interactions. (more…)
Berberine (Goldenseal), Black/Blue Cohosh, CAM Interactions, Echinacea, Kava, Milk Thistle, St. John's Wort | Comments Off on CYP2D6-mediated herb-drug interactions
Sunday, April 18th, 2010
Researchers from Georgetown University in Washington, DC report that when taken short term, Echinacea purpurea products (roots and/or aerial parts) do not appear to be a risk to consumers. (more…)
CAM Interactions, Echinacea | Comments Off on Lack of drug interactions with echinacea
Monday, April 5th, 2010
Researchers from the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota and Arizona collaborated to review the risks of herbal:drug interactions.
The abstract is a bit skimpy on details, but the American Pharmaceutical Association has a nice summary, which will be summarized further here. (more…)
Black/Blue Cohosh, Bleeding Disorders, Chinese Medicine, Cholesterol/Lipids, Echinacea, Garlic, Ginkgo, Ginseng, Hawthorn, Heart Disease, High Blood Pressure, Licorice, Motherworth, Saw Palmetto, Yohimbine | Comments Off on Risk of taking herbals in people with heart disease
Saturday, March 20th, 2010
Prof. Ernst reviewed popular herbal medicines.
It’s a long list. (more…)
Echinacea, Garlic, Ginkgo, Ginseng, Kava, Saw Palmetto, St. John's Wort | Comments Off on Drug-herbal interaction review
Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010
As part of the Charms & Harms series in the Journal of Primary Care, Dr. Joanne Barnes, from the University of Auckland, in New Zealand distilled the evidence. (more…)
Common Cold, Echinacea, Infection | Comments Off on Quick review of Echinacea
Tuesday, December 8th, 2009
HAART is the acronym for Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy — aggressive treatment used to suppress HIV viral replication and the progression of HIV disease.
Researchers from the Hospital San Pedro, in Spain surveyed the use of medicinal plants in HIV patients receiving HAART. (more…)
Chinese Medicine, Echinacea, Ginseng, HIV/AIDS, Omega-3 Fatty Acids | Comments Off on Prevalence of CAM use during HAART in HIV
Thursday, November 5th, 2009
Researchers in Switzerland compared Echinacea/sage to chlorhexidine/lidocaine. (more…)
Breastfeeding, Common Cold, Echinacea | Comments Off on Echinacea/sage spray to treat acute sore throat
Friday, October 9th, 2009
It depends on what’s being reported.
Researchers from the National Institutes of Health and Mayo Clinic reviewed sales of 5 popular supplements in light of emerging negative evidence. (more…)
CAM Education, Echinacea, Glucosamine/ Chondroitin, Saw Palmetto, St. John's Wort, Vitamins | Comments Off on Does published research affect supplement sales?
Saturday, July 25th, 2009
Dr. Darrell Hulisz from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio reviews popular herbals.
Let’s focus on safety issues. (more…)
Black/Blue Cohosh, Chamomile, Echinacea, Garlic, Ginger, Ginkgo, Ginseng, Saw Palmetto, St. John's Wort, Valerian | Comments Off on Safety review of popular herbal products