News tagged with johns wort
St. John's wort collection mined for its medicinal value
A unique collection of St. John's wort (Hypericum) curated by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists in Ames, Iowa, is providing university collaborators with genetically diverse, well-documented sources of this h ...
Mar 30, 2010 |
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St. John's wort not helpful treatment for irritable bowel syndrome, Mayo Clinic researchers say
A Mayo Clinic research study published in the January issue of the American Journal of Gastroenterology finds that St. John's wort is not an effective treatment for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). While antidepressants are fr ...
Jan 04, 2010 |
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Male cancer patients turn to alternative treatments
(Medical Xpress) -- More than 50% of men diagnosed with cancer in Australia are turning to complementary and alternative medicine to help find a cure, or to improve their health, according to new research from the University ...
Dec 13, 2011 |
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Herbal supplements may cause dangerous drug interactions in orthopaedic surgery patients
Complementary and alternative medical (CAM) treatments such as herbal supplements have become increasingly popular in the United States, especially among older patients and those with chronic pain. However, many of these ...
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Oct 11, 2011 |
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Beyond pills: Cardiologists examine alternatives to halt high blood pressure
More and more, patients show up to appointments with hypertension expert John Bisognano, M.D., Ph.D. carrying bags full of "natural" products that they hope will help lower their blood pressure. And like most physicians, ...
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Aug 30, 2011 |
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Herbal remedies escape EU law
Many herbal remedies available over-the-counter in pharmacies and health food shops are still lacking important information needed for safe use, according to University of Leeds researchers.
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Aug 09, 2011 |
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Unlisted ingredients in teas and herbal brews revealed in DNA tests by high school students
Take a second look at your iced or steaming tea. Guided by scientific experts, three New York City high school students using tabletop DNA technologies found several herbal brews and a few brands of tea contain ingredients ...
Jul 21, 2011 |
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Scientists find potential benefit of hypericin for recurrent brain tumors
Researchers have found that a synthetic version of hypericin, a compound naturally found in St. John's wort, may be a promising treatment for patients with recurrent malignant brain tumors. Their findings were published online ...
Apr 11, 2011 |
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Researchers create new synthetic compound with HIV-fighting promise
Using chemical compounds found in a Japanese plant as a lead and the clever application of ultraviolet light, a Scripps Research Institute team has created a unique library of dozens of synthetic compounds to test for biomedical ...
Jan 18, 2011 |
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Research identifies the herbal supplements that are effective in treating anxiety
A systematic review of research into the use of nutritional supplements for the treatment of anxiety disorders has found strong evidence for the use of extracts of passionflower or kava and combinations of L-lysine and L-arginine. ...
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Oct 07, 2010 |
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Study Warns of Potential Adverse Drug Interactions from New Using Blood Thinners
(PhysOrg.com) -- Three new oral blood-thinning drugs nearing approval by the Food and Drug Administration are more convenient than the standard drug Coumadin because they do not require monthly visits to adjust doses.
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May 31, 2010 |
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SLU doctor warns against St. John's wort for anxiety
In a broad-based review of studies focused on drugs that treat anxiety, a Saint Louis University doctor found no evidence supporting the use of so-called "natural" treatments in combating the effects of anxiety.
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Apr 06, 2010 |
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