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An evidence-based systematic review of elderberry and elderflower (Sambucus nigra) by the Natural Standard Research Collaboration consolidates the safety and efficacy data available in the scientific literature using a validated, reproducible grading rationale. This article includes written and statistical analysis of clinical trials, plus a compilation of expert opinion, folkloric precedent, history, pharmacology, kinetics/dynamics, interactions, adverse effects, toxicology, and dosing.
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Flowers , Fruit , Phytotherapy , Plant Extracts/therapeutic use , Sambucus nigra , Cooperative Behavior , Evidence-Based Medicine , Humans , Plant Extracts/pharmacologyABSTRACT
An evidence-based systematic review including written and statistical analysis of scientific literature, expert opinion, folkloric precedent, history, pharmacology, kinetics/dynamics, interactions, adverse effects, toxicology, and dosing.
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Apitherapy , Bees , Biological Products , Pollen , Animals , Biological Products/adverse effects , Biological Products/pharmacology , Biological Products/therapeutic use , Cooperative Behavior , Evidence-Based Medicine , HumansABSTRACT
Ayurveda, the indigenous holistic healing system of India, is a holistic approach to health and lifestyle management that incorporates diet, exercise, life activity routines, psychotherapeutic practices, massage and botanical medicine. Ayurveda focuses on prevention, applying techniques of self-care to restore health balance quickly and effectively. Ayurveda is one of the four large, long-practiced ethnic herbal medicine systems with large extant literatures (along with Western, Chinese and Unani). It affords valuable clinical insights in its own right. Acquiring a basis in Ayurveda will enhance access to south Asian herbs and indigenous medicinal preparations.
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Antioxidants/therapeutic use , Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice , Health Promotion/methods , Medicine, Ayurvedic , Phytotherapy/methods , Holistic Health , Humans , Life Style , Meditation , Plant Extracts/therapeutic use , Research DesignABSTRACT
Next to dose concerns, the subject of preparation may be the most misinterpreted area of modem botanical medicine. Yet it is one of the most important issues in clinical practice. In traditional medicine systems, any given herb would have been discovered to be effective in specific preparations. The "ideal" form and preparation varies from herb to herb, as well as from person to person. The most desirable preparation is usually defined as the way to get the most active ingredient out of the herb. However, in some cases, the proper preparation may be the only way to safely use the herb. The proper preparation may be dictated by the solubility of the constituents and may also be defined according to how the patient is practicably able to consume it. In today's market, most herbs can be found in most preparations, but that does not mean that every preparation will contain active constituents. The author makes the case that using traditional preparations from the ethnic system of the herb origin will be the most effective clinical course of action.
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Plant Preparations/administration & dosage , Plant Preparations/chemistry , Chemistry, Pharmaceutical/methods , Dosage Forms , Humans , Nonprescription Drugs/classification , Nonprescription Drugs/therapeutic use , Ointments/classification , Ointments/therapeutic use , Pharmaceutical Solutions/chemistry , Pharmaceutical Solutions/classification , Pharmaceutical Solutions/therapeutic use , Phytotherapy/classification , Phytotherapy/standards , Plant Extracts/chemistry , Plant Extracts/classification , Plant Extracts/standards , Plant Preparations/classification , Plant Preparations/standards , Tea/classification , United StatesABSTRACT
An evidence-based systematic review including written and statistical analysis of scientific literature, expert opinion, folkloric precedent, history, pharmacology, kinetics/dynamics, interactions, adverse effects, toxicology, and dosing.