Ayurvedic and collateral herbal treatments for hyperlipidemia: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials

Drugs (conventional and herbal) are used to lower levels of serum cholesterol to help prevent IHD. The Ayurvedic medicine pharmacopoeia identified herbs that might contribute to a decrease in cholesterol and therefore reduce the risk of IHD. Literature searches conducted at 3 points: 2003, 2004, and 2007 from PubMed, the National Library of Medicine, the …

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Herbal medicine for low back pain: a Cochrane review

We know that low back pain is a common condition and a substantial economic burden in industrialized societies. A large proportion of patients with chronic low back pain use complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) and/or visit CAM practitioners. Several herbal medicines have been purported for use in low back pain. Based on the conclusion from …

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Herbal treatments of asthma: a systematic review

A systematic review of Ayurvedic (traditional Indian medicines) and non-Ayurvedic herbs for asthma concluded that herbs may be a useful treatment despite the limited evidence. CRD said that the conclusions are likely to be reliable but should be considered with caution given the methodological limitations of the review. Randomised controlled trials (RCTs) and quasi-experimental studies …

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