Not much, according to researchers in Spain. Continue reading Does Echinacea interact with HIV drugs?
Category Archives: G. BOTANICALS
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. Continue reading Review: CAM to treat menopausal vasomotor symptoms
CAM use among African American breast cancer survivors
Researchers in Boston and Washington, DC, determined the prevalence of multivitamins, folic acid, and herbal supplement use. Continue reading CAM use among African American breast cancer survivors
CAM for major depressive therapy
The American Psychiatric Association’s Task Force on Complementary and Alternative Medicine reviewed the evidence and report their findings.
Here are their findings. Continue reading CAM for major depressive therapy
Benefits of aromatherapy in dental patients
Researchers at King’s College London, in the UK have published their findings with lavender. Continue reading Benefits of aromatherapy in dental patients
Memory and psychotic effects of smoking cannabis
Researchers at the University College London, in the UK, report on the acute negative effects of smoking pot.
Here are their results and why they’re important. Continue reading Memory and psychotic effects of smoking cannabis
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 Medicine, in Korea, studied fermented red ginseng. Continue reading Response to fermented red ginseng in allergic rhinitis
CAM (not St John’s wort) to treat depression
Researchers at Goulds Naturopathica, in Hobart TAS, Australia, reviewed the evidence. Continue reading CAM (not St John’s wort) to treat depression
Review: CAM for anxiety and related conditions
Researchers at the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University, in Greenville, North Carolina tell us, “The number of people with psychiatric disorders who use CAM is on the rise,… estimates of CAM use range from 8% to 57%.” Most of this is to treat anxiety and depression.
Is it worth the effort? Continue reading Review: CAM for anxiety and related conditions
First report: St. John’s Wort for autism
It’s just a report on 3 patients, but it’s important because some people with autism are already taking St. John’s wort. Continue reading First report: St. John’s Wort for autism
Neuropsychological effects of cannabis in patients with MS
Researchers at the University of Toronto, in Ontario studied the relationship. Continue reading Neuropsychological effects of cannabis in patients with MS
Policosanols as nutraceuticals: Fact or fiction
Researchers at the University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, pound what might be the final nail in the policosanol coffin. Continue reading Policosanols as nutraceuticals: Fact or fiction
Cannabinoids to treat chronic non-cancer pain
Effective options to treat patients with chronic pain are limited.
Researchers at the University of Toronto reviewed lots of different forms of cannabis. Continue reading Cannabinoids to treat chronic non-cancer pain
Treating impotence with red ginseng
Prof. Ernst and researchers from the Korea Food Research Institute in Sungnam reviewed the evidence. Continue reading Treating impotence with red ginseng
Treating tardive dyskinesia with Ginkgo biloba
Tardive dyskinesia is a disorder that involves involuntary movements, especially of the lower face.
Researchers at Peking University, in Beijing, China studied the value of EGb-761, a standardized extract given in capsule form, in patients with schizophrenia. Continue reading Treating tardive dyskinesia with Ginkgo biloba
Effects of aerobic exercise on cannabis craving
Researchers at Vanderbilt University, in Nashville, Tennessee, studied non-treatment seeking cannabis-dependent adults. Continue reading Effects of aerobic exercise on cannabis craving
The risk of contact allergy to essential oils
They’re used in perfumes and in products for aromatherapy or balneotherapy. Previous studies have shown some to be important contact sensitizers.
Researchers at the University of Erlangen/Nürnberg, in Germany, reviewed the records of more than 15,000 patients in order to estimate the risk. Continue reading The risk of contact allergy to essential oils
Do we overhype drug-supplement interactions?
Real and hypothetical concerns exist.
Dr. Mark Moyad (photo), who is Director of Preventive and Alternative Medicine at the University of Michigan Medical Center in Ann Arbor, puts it into perspective. Continue reading Do we overhype drug-supplement interactions?
Comfrey root treats back pain
Researchers at Merck in Germany tell us, “Comfrey (Symphytum officinale L.) is a medicinal plant with anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and tissue regenerating properties.”
Here are the results of a study in people with acute back pain. Continue reading Comfrey root treats back pain
Herbals used by pregnant women
Researchers from Atlanta, Georgia and Boston report from the National Birth Defects Prevention Study. Continue reading Herbals used by pregnant women