Effects of red ginseng extract on sleep in healthy volunteers
The ginseng root has been traditionally used as a sedative. Researchers at Kwandong University, in Gangreung, Republic of Korea studied...
Cognitive benefits of ginseng and bacopa
Researchers at Swinburne University, in Melbourne, Australia, reviewed the evidence and compared the responses to modafinil (Provigil). Reportedly, Panax ginseng...
Anxiety (Panic)/DepressionCaffeineCarnitineD. ENERGY THERAPIESDiabetes MellitusEpilepsy/SeizuresGinsengGuaranaHeart DiseaseYohimbine
Safety of energy drinks
Energy drinks are consumed by 30% to 50% of adolescents and young adults. The manufacturers claim they are safe. Researchers...
Treating cancer-related fatigue with American ginseng
Cancer-related fatigue is occurs in 50% to 90% of all patients with cancer and severely affects quality of life, in...
CAM for the common cold?
While rhinoviruses cause upto half of colds, up to 200 other viruses have been implicated. Researchers at the University of...
Alzheimer's DementiaCoenzyme Q10Cystic FibrosisGinkgoGinsengHuperzine AOmega-3 Fatty AcidsResveratrolTurmeric
Review: CAM for treating Alzheimer’s disease
Dr. Keith Wollen at Washington State University, in Port Angeles, has written a review of treatment options. Let’s focus on...
Risk of drug interactions with dietary supplements
Researchers in the US reviewed the incidence and severity of potential interactions between prescription medicine and dietary supplements.
Herbal supplements: Caveat Emptor
Researchers at the University of Leeds, in Woodhouse, evaluated written information provided with commonly used herbal products in the UK...
Does ginseng aid cognition?
It’s suggested, based on laboratory and clinical studies, that ginseng may have beneficial effects on cognitive performance (reasoning). This Cochrane...
Bleeding DisordersChinese MedicineDanshenDong QuaiFenugreekGarlicGingerGinkgoGinsengSt. John's WortTea
Effects of herbals on warfarin therapy
Researchers at the University of Hong Kong, in China, studied the risk for an herbal:warfarin interaction in patients with non-valvular...
Acupuncture/ pressureBlack/Blue CohoshCognitive-Behavioral TherapyDHEADong QuaiEvening PrimroseExerciseFlavonoids (Soy)GinsengHypnosisMenopauseRelaxationVitaminsYam ExtractYoga
Review: CAM to treat menopausal vasomotor symptoms
Researchers at the Mayo Clinic, in Rochester, Minnesota, reviewed allopathic and CAM options. Let’s focus on CAM.
Response to fermented red ginseng in allergic rhinitis
Many reports state that Panax ginseng and fermented red ginseng have anti-inflammatory effects. Researchers at Seoul National University College of...
Treating impotence with red ginseng
Prof. Ernst and researchers from the Korea Food Research Institute in Sungnam reviewed the evidence.
The ginseng/warfarin interaction debate
Researchers from Kyung Hee University in Seoul, Republic of Korea studied Asian ginseng (Panax ginseng) and found no interaction with...
Reviewing “energy shot” products
The American Botanical Council (ABC) has published a 40-page review of an emerging new product and market category called “energy...
Imatinib liver toxicity associated with ginseng
This is the first reported case of a patient taking imatinib (Gleevec), which is used to treat certain cancers, who...
Black/Blue CohoshBleeding DisordersChinese MedicineCholesterol/LipidsEchinaceaGarlicGinkgoGinsengHawthornHeart DiseaseHigh Blood PressureLicoriceMotherworthSaw PalmettoYohimbine
Risk of taking herbals in people with heart disease
Researchers from the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota and Arizona collaborated to review the risks of herbal:drug interactions. The abstract is...
Antidiabetic actions of herbals reviewed
Researchers from the David Geffen School of Medicine, at the University of California, in Los Angeles have reviewed the evidence.
Drug-herbal interaction review
Prof. Ernst reviewed popular herbal medicines. It’s a long list.
Prevalence of CAM use during HAART in HIV
HAART is the acronym for Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy — aggressive treatment used to suppress HIV viral replication and the...