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 …
These are natural foods or plant products that have found a space in managing asthma. Ashwagandha: Ashwagandha helps in managing a wide range of health conditions, including asthma. One of tits widely recognised benefits is that it modulates and boosts the immune system. It can also escalate the amount of pathogen-fighting agents and alter the …
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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