Mining of Ancient Herbal Text Leads to Potential New Anti-Bacterial Drug
... plant extract described in a 17th century// Dutch herbal text for its anti-bacterial properties. Early results show that extracts from the Atun tree effectively control bacteria that can cause diarrhea, as claimed by naturalist Georg Eberhard Rumpf, circa 1650. He documented his traditional healing methods...Natural Remedies Ineffective to Ease Menopausal Symptoms:study
...aints and breast cancer. Black Cohosh, a dietary herbal supplement, was considered an effective alternativ...udy has proven that Black Cohosh and certain other herbal supplements are ineffective in reducing hot flashes and night sweats. Reseachers studied about 35...Herbal Supplements Fail to Relieve Hot Flushes
...e blind, placebo-controlled trial compared several herbal regimens and menopausal hormone therapy (estrogen ...t has grown in alternatives to hormones, including herbal supplements, for controlling hot flashes and other symptoms of menopause," says NIA Director Richard...Black Cohosh Does Not Treat Hot Flashes
...r of the buttercup family, is the most widely used herbal remedy for hot flashes. The Herbal Alternatives for Menopause Trial (HALT), was a one-year, double-blind, randomized, and controlled trial comparing the effects of three formulations of black cohosh with hormone therapy and placebo for relief of ho...Echinacea: Cold-Season Cure or Risk?
...sking some unwelcome side effects with this common herbal remedy. Although various botanical extracts have ...mmission E, a body that sets guidelines for use of herbal products in Germany, suggests that echinacea can be used for up to eight weeks. In light of their re...President Urges to Avoid Discrimination Against AIDS Patients
... and encourage their work to find out two or three herbal based solutions for the cure of HIV and for a HIV vaccine. The Vice-President Shri Bhairon Singh Shekhawat in his address said that the YUVA campaign spearheaded by the youth has the potential to play a pioneering role in radiating inspiration, en...Doctors in Scotland Prescribe Homeopathic or Herbal Remedies
...rs’ surgeries in Scotland prescribe homeopathic or herbal remedies and the Researchers call for critical rev...m to call for a critical review of homeopathic and herbal prescribing in the UK National Health Service, particularly the high levels given to babies and chil...A bath in divine dew, sunshine, herbal soup, joss-stick smoke or incense is a Tibetan tra... kidney. Research and training have evolved more herbal combinations to treat diseases like skin ailments, arthritis and nerve disabilities. In recent years...Researchers Disprove that Cuban Sugarcane lowers Cholesterol
... to be need for more research and scrutiny of this herbal product claims, as policosanol extract is quite expensive and is being sold for a dollar a pill. PRI...TV nutritionist Banned from Sale of Sex Aids
...care Regulatory authority (MHRA) for the sale// of herbal sex aids without a license. The authority said there was a lack of evidence to show that they work. Gillian McKeith, the star of Channel 4’s You Are What You Eat, has been asked to withdraw these products. The products, Fast Formula Wild Pink for w...Party Pills Cause More Spills Than Thrills, and Can Even Kill!
...ts of such pills. The party pills masquerade as herbal pills in the market, but in reality they are miles apart from any semblance of a herb. The active ingredient in the pills, BZP, initially manufactured as a de-worming medication for cattle, was discontinued due to the adverse reactions. Ross Boswell ...Kerala to Venture into Medical Tourism
...o several indigenous cures, healing procedures and herbal therapies, Ayurveda has attracted several patients...s done by doctors who are from India. Ayurveda and herbal treatments are the future of Kerala.” In 2003, the Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS) in ...Herbal Twist: Plausible Cure for Diabetes 'Crops' Up
...four month period, the group that had consumed the herbal medication recorded reduced blood sugar levels compared to their earlier levels. 'The results are very encouraging, and we now need to do further large multi-centre studies,' Ms Huseini said. The charity Diabetes UK has warned, though there are s...Some Evidence Shows Chinese Herbal Medicine Helps Angina Patients
An herbal medicine used to treat cardiovascular diseases in ...vidence from ten of the studies indicated that the herbal medicine improved angina symptoms, such as chest pain and discomfort. In three of the studies, tongx...British Scientists condemn changes in regulation of Homeopathy
...nd it brings it into line with the regulations for herbal medicines. "I think it's a bit of a storm in a teacup," he added. A spokesperson for the MHRA said: "The National Rules Scheme provides a significant opportunity to improve consumer information about the use of homeopathic products on the UK market...Call In Fruits And Vegetables To Avoid Gall Stones
...f gall stone formation. Alternative medicine and herbal preparations are also available to counter this malady, which opens new vistas for those who would like a non invasive method to treat gall stones. MTS...Unscientific Depression Drugs aplenty in Health Stores
...eutical agencies." According to the authors many herbal remedies may have beneficial properties "which cou...ated approach would allow patients to benefit from herbal preparations, such as St John's Wort, with optimum safety." In addition the authors said that the ...Physician Communication Spotty When Prescribing Medications
...t’s working, and what foods, other medications and herbal and dietary supplements to avoid when taking a particular drug. Source-Newswse SRM......etary supplements can help treat breast cancer. No herbal remedy, dietary supplement or alternative therapy has been scientifically proven to treat breast cancer. Further, doctors do not know how these alternative medicines may interact with established medicines – if they cause their own side effects or in......lated by the hot water. "The classic areas where herbal tea is used are against colds, digestive problems and women's complaints," says herbal tea expert Monika Beutgen. Medicinal teas are also commonly used to ease the symptoms of bladder a...