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 'Eucalyptus' Category

    Review of herbals to treat asthma

    Tuesday, May 10th, 2011

    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. (more…)

    Asthma/Allergy, Boswellia, Eucalyptus, Herbals, Pine Bark Extract | Comments Off on Review of herbals to treat asthma

    The use of CAM among poor Central Americans

    Wednesday, October 18th, 2006

    Reported earlier on the site was a study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which found that 36% of Americans use CAM ? 62% if prayer is included.

    Now, here is an estimate of the use of CAM in one Central American country.

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    Basil, Berberine (Goldenseal), Cayenne, Chamomile, Cinnamon, Cough, Eucalyptus, Garlic, Honey (incl Medihoney), Lemon/Lime | Comments Off on The use of CAM among poor Central Americans

    Recall of a camphor, eucalyptus oil, and menthol patch product

    Tuesday, August 8th, 2006

    It’s called WellPatch Cough & Cold Soothing Vapor Pads.

    It was intended to be applied to the throat or chest of children two years of age and older so they could inhale the vapors. Unfortunately, it was easy for the munchkins to remove the patch and place it in their mouths.

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    Camphor, Children, Cough, Epilepsy/Seizures, Eucalyptus, H. CHEMICALS, Headache/Migraine, Menthol, Nausea/Vomiting | Comments Off on Recall of a camphor, eucalyptus oil, and menthol patch product