Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic inflammatory skin disease that frequently predates the
development of allergic rhinitis or asthma. It is an important skin condition with significant …

Herbal drugs have become increasingly popular and their use is widespread. Licensing
regulations and pharmacovigilance regarding herbal products are still incomplete and …

A standardized mixture of Chinese herbs has recently been demonstrated to be an effective
treatment for chronic atopic eczema in placebo controlled trials in the UK. Aqueous …

Context.—Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common functional bowel disorder for which
there is no reliable medical treatment. Objective.—To determine whether Chinese herbal …

Plants are natural producers of chemical substances, providing potential treatment of human
ailments since ancient times. Some herbal chemicals in medicinal plants of traditional and …

Complementary and alternative medicine are increasingly used to diagnose or treat allergic
diseases, and numerous studies have reported benefits of this type of medicine. This article …

Substantial progress has been made in understanding the interaction between herbal drugs
and the liver. However, our knowledge of the potentials and risks of botanical drugs is still …

Alternative medical therapies, such as chiropractic, acupuncture, homeopathy, and herbal
remedies, are in great public demand. Some managed care organizations now offer these …

Chronic liver disease is a major cause of mortality and morbidity in the United States.
Medical therapies for these diseases are often difficult to handle and limited in efficacy and …

Herbal and dietary supplements (HDS) have been used for health-related purposes since
more than 5000 years, and their application is firmly anchored in all societies worldwide …