Adverse reactions of herbal medicine—A quantitative assessment of severity in Mauritius
Publication date: Available online 2 February 2018Source: Journal of Herbal MedicineAuthor(s): Fawzi Mahomoodally, Shanoo Suroowan, Uddhav SreekeessoonAbstractWe aimed to document possible adverse reactions (ARs) experienced by herbal medicine (HM) consumers and provide a quantitative evaluation of the severity of any ARs reported. We also compared reported ARs with existing literature to validate any interaction(s). Data was collected via interviews from key informants (n = 327). Ethnobotanical indices namely; relative frequency of citation, index of severity of ARs (ISAR), and ethnobotanicity index (EI) were calculat...
Source: Journal of Herbal Medicine - July 10, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
The effect of the combination of Malva sylvestris L. and Althaea digitata Boiss. on prevention of acute radiation proctitis in patients with prostate cancer
Publication date: Available online 2 February 2018Source: Journal of Herbal MedicineAuthor(s): Reihaneh Moeini, Farshid Farhan, Bahram Mofid, Hossein Rezaeizadeh, Narjes Gorji, Ali Ghobadi, Amir Mohammad Jaladat, Mahnaz KhanaviAbstractThe effect of a combination of Malva sylvestris and Althaea digitata flower powder in prevention of acute radiation proctitis was assessed in patients undergoing radiation therapy (RT) for prostate cancer. This double-blind randomized controlled study was conducted at three centers in Iran. Before starting RT, patients (N = 65) received a 4 g packet of flower powder or placebo to use 3 ...
Source: Journal of Herbal Medicine - July 10, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants from Ghana; confirmation of ethnobotanical uses, and review of biological and toxicological studies on medicinal plants used in Apra Hills Sacred Grove
In this study, the authors investigated traditional medicinal uses of plants by the communities living around Apra Hills Sacred Grove, in southern Ghana. A total of 75 households in three communities, namely, Akrampa, Apra and Loye, living in the study area were interviewed about the plants they used for the management of their common human ailments. Data collection was achieved after obtaining prior-informed consent, and using a semi-structured questionnaire. Botanical voucher specimens of the plants reported as being used were collected following standard ethnobotanical practice. A total of 31 species of plants belonging...
Source: Journal of Herbal Medicine - July 10, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
A double-blinded, randomized, placebo controlled, parallel study of pollen pistil extract (Sèrèlys) on women reporting irritability as predominant PMS symptom
ConclusionIn patients reporting irritability as their most predominant PMS symptom, Sèrèlys significantly lowered the PMS-indicators, as reflected in both observer and patientś self-evaluation symptoms’ scores. (Source: Journal of Herbal Medicine)
Source: Journal of Herbal Medicine - July 10, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Authorised medicinal product Aspecton® Oral Drops containing thyme extract KMTv24497 shows antiviral activity against viruses which cause respiratory infections
This study represents a first approach to prove a causal therapeutic effect in addition to the already described symptomatic effects for a thyme preparation. Patients with common cold infections may profit from the additional causal therapeutic effects of an expectorant. (Source: Journal of Herbal Medicine)
Source: Journal of Herbal Medicine - July 10, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
