Archive for the 'Evening Primrose' 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, July 9th, 2013
There’s a concern (here, here, and here) voiced by some reputable websites that taking evening primrose oil might make seizures more likely in some people.
Here’s what we know. (more…)
Epilepsy/Seizures, Evening Primrose | Comments Off on Evening primrose oil and the risk of seizures
Sunday, December 4th, 2011
Researchers at Monash University, in Victoria, Australia, examined the scientific evidence for the use of CAM to stimulate labor. (more…)
Acupuncture/ pressure, Black/Blue Cohosh, Evening Primrose, Homeopathy, Pregnancy, Raspberry Leaf | Comments Off on Review: CAM options to induce labor
Thursday, May 26th, 2011
Some herb remedies seem useful, according to researchers at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, in Italy. (more…)
Chasteberry, Evening Primrose, Ginkgo, Menopause, St. John's Wort | Comments Off on Review: Herbal treatments for prementrual syndrome
Thursday, April 21st, 2011
Researchers at the Mayo Clinic, in Rochester, Minnesota, reviewed allopathic and CAM options.
Let’s focus on CAM. (more…)
Acupuncture/ pressure, Black/Blue Cohosh, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, DHEA, Dong Quai, Evening Primrose, Exercise, Flavonoids (Soy), Ginseng, Hypnosis, Menopause, Relaxation, Vitamins, Yam Extract, Yoga | Comments Off on Review: CAM to treat menopausal vasomotor symptoms
Monday, October 4th, 2010
Drugs and Therapeutics Bulletin, which is published by the British Medical Journal, has published their review of the evidence. (more…)
Black/Blue Cohosh, Chamomile, Dong Quai, Evening Primrose | Comments Off on Little evidence that herbals relieve menopause symptoms
Wednesday, July 7th, 2010
Researchers from Dalhousie University, in Halifax, Nova Scotia reviewed the evidence and make recommendations for women experiencing symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS). (more…)
Evening Primrose, Flavonoids (Soy), Ginkgo, Magnesium, PMS/Dysmenorrhea, Saffron, St. John's Wort, Vitamins | Comments Off on Reviewing herbs, vitamins, and minerals in treating premenstrual syndrome
Friday, June 11th, 2010
Researchers at Victoria University, in Melbourne, Australia reviewed the evidence.
But not everyone agrees with their conclusions. (more…)
Blackcurrant, Evening Primrose, Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Prof. Ernst | Comments Off on Review: Herbal medicines to treat rheumatoid arthritis
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
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
Sunday, July 5th, 2009
Dr. Darrell Hulisz from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio has written a continuing education article on herbals.
Here are the author’s take-away points, with additional references added. (more…)
Alcoholism/Drug Abuse, Alzheimer's Dementia, Anxiety (Panic)/Depression, Asthma/Allergy, Black/Blue Cohosh, Bleeding Disorders, Chamomile, Cochrane Library, Common Cold, DHEA, Diet-Nutrition, Echinacea, Evening Primrose, Fatigue, Garlic, Ginger, Ginkgo, Ginseng, Gout, Heart Disease, Herbals, Huntington's, Menopause, Prostate, Rheumatoid Diseases, Saw Palmetto, Sleep (Insomnia), Sleep Apnea, St. John's Wort, Stress, Sunscreen, Valerian | Comments Off on Key points about commonly used herbals
Tuesday, April 7th, 2009
The authors, from the University of New South Wales, in Sydney, Australia make a potentially important point that hadn’t been mentioned here before.
But, does it matter? (more…)
Dong Quai, Evening Primrose, Ginseng, Menopause, Vitamins | Comments Off on CAM for menopause?
Friday, February 15th, 2008
A continuing education article on Medscape presents a nice summary on the use of black cohosh to treat the symptoms of menopause. (more…)
Black/Blue Cohosh, Breastfeeding, Evening Primrose, Flavonoids (Soy), Garlic, Infants, Pregnancy | Comments Off on What we know about black cohosh
Friday, January 4th, 2008
Dr. Philip Hansten from the University of Washington School of Pharmacy has spent more than 30 years chronicling and documenting drug interactions.
In an article in Pharmacy Times, he and Dr. John Horn focus on the risks for people with diabetes or taking blood thinners. (more…)
Cayenne, Chitosan, Chromium, Coenzyme Q10, Cystic Fibrosis, Evening Primrose, Ginger, Prickly Pear, Raspberry Leaf, St. John's Wort, Valerian | Comments Off on Getting specific about CAM-drug interactions
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, August 7th, 2006
Here is a list of herbal medicines with documented effectiveness as pain relievers. The source of this information summarizes the dose, route of administration, conditions treated, and safety information.
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Arnica, Calcium, Capsaicin, Cod-liver oil, Devil's Claw, Epsom Salt, Evening Primrose, Ginger, Omega-6 Fatty Acids, White Willow | Comments Off on Herbals that provide some pain relief