May have comparable benefits with fewer side effects than conventional drug treatment
Chinese herbal medicine (CHM) may relieve symptoms in the treatment of endometriosis. A systematic review by Cochrane Researchers found some evidence that women had comparable benefits following laparoscopic surgery and suffered fewer adverse effects if they were given Chinese herbs compared with conventional drug [...]

An enriched extract of the ‘Indian Frankincense’ herb Boswellia serrata has been proven to reduce the symptoms of osteoarthritis. Research published in the journal Arthritis Research and Therapy shows that patients taking the herbal remedy showed significant improvement in as little as seven days.
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis; it commonly affects weight-bearing [...]

Another study finds evidence of the benefits of green tea on risk factors for heart disease.
The study is reported in the latest issue of European Journal of Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation.
The study found that the consumption of green tea rapidly improves the function of (endothelial) cells lining the circulatory system; endothelial dysfunction is a key [...]

Herbal Medicine Awareness Week is being held 23rd to 30th May 2008 in the UK. The National Institute of Medical Herbalists is arranging for journalists to attend free consultations at their local qualified medical herbalist.
The consultation will look at the journalist’s health from a holistic perspective as well as advising on any specific issues.
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After nearly a decade of negotiations between the government, consumer advocates, and the supplement industry, the FDA has issued rules to establish common standards for the manufacture of supplements. The new rules will generally benefit both consumers and the supplement industry, which currently lacks common manufacturing standards.
The new rules apply to all domestic and foreign [...]