Medical herbalism has been popularized due to its reported efficacy, lesser side effects and
synergistic interactions against complex syndromes. Herbal medicines are used in …

In this article we explore the discourse and practice of evidence-based medicine (EBM) in
the context of social and cultural diversity. The article consists of 2 parts. First, we begin by …

OBJECTIVE: This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical study aimed at
evaluating the effect of the systemic use of an herbal compound (Catuama) on the symptoms …

Kavain, an extract from the shrub Piper methysticum, was recently reported to modulate TNF-
α expression in both human and mouse cells via regulation of LPS-Induced TNF-Alpha …

Kavain, a compound extracted from the Kava plant, Piper methysticum, is found to be
involved in TNF‐α expression in human and mouse cells via regulation of transcriptional …

Natural health products (NHPs), including herbal medicines, are a modality of
complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) commonly used by pediatric patients with …

* Many of your patients may be self-treating with herbal preparations. Ask candidly about this
possibility, and become familiar with the increasing evidence on efficacy and safety of …

Background The efficacy of natural products (NPs) is being evaluated using randomized
controlled trials (RCTs) with increasing frequency, yet a search of the literature did not …

Depressive disorders are highly prevalent and are a leading cause of disability, morbidity,
and mortality worldwide; however, they often remain undertreated or untreated. This article …

Herbal medicines, or phytochemicals can treat various neurological disorders, and is
actually preferred over synthetic drugs due to their lower cost, negligible side effects, easy …