Chronic cholecystitis is a common disorder of the digestive system, with the symptoms of distension or vague pain in the right hypochondriac region, dry mouth with bitter taste, poor appetite, and anorexia for greasy food. Traditional Chinese medicine may show better effects than that of western medicine. So, acupuncture and herbal medication were adopted for the treatment, with the effects com...

BACKGROUND Between 7% and 48% of cancer patients report taking herbal medicines after diagnosis. Because of the possibility of unwanted side effects or interactions with conventional treatments, people with cancer are generally advised to tell the professionals treating them if they are taking any form of medication, including herbal medicines and supplements. Studies suggest that only about ha...

We report a case of complicated cataract aggravated after taking herbal medication for atopic dermatitis. An 11-yr-old boy was referred for the evaluation of decreased visual acuity in both eyes for 2 months. Past history showed that he had been diagnosed with atopic dermatitis when he was 1 yr old. He had been treated only with herbal medication for a period of 8 months prior to visiting our c...

AIM Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is commonly used all over the world, and herbal medicines are the most preferred ways of CAM. The aim of this study was to determine the frequency of herbal medicine use among patients with chronic diseases. METHODOLOGY A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted from April 2014 to December 2014 among patients who had been diagnosed with ...

Herbal medicines have been used to treat psoriasis for many years with anecdotal reports of efficacy which have attracted public attention. We seek to assess the effects of systemic herbal medicine in the treatment of psoriasis. Medical database PubMed/MEDLINE, AMED, CINAHL, and CENTRAL were searched. Randomised controlled trials of systemic herbal medicine used in the treatment of psoriasis in...

It is crucial for patients with hypertension to always control their blood pressure by consuming medicines hypertension, the morbidity and mortality rates will be hopefully reduced. Medication adherence necessary in order reach target of controlling pressure. There are a lot causes affecting medication adherence, one which consumption herbal remedies. Objective: To investigated correlation betw...

The case of a 56 year old man who suffered a spontaneous intracerebral haemorrhage after regular self medication with the herbal preparation, Ginkgo biloba leaf extract is described, and the possible association is discussed.

The case of a 56 year old man who suVered a spontaneous intracerebral haemorrhage after regular self medication with the herbal preparation, Ginkgo biloba leaf extract is described, and the possible association is discussed. (Postgrad Med J 2001;77:112–113)

background despite the vast use of herbal medicines in the world, little is known about their use in pregnancy and the attitudes of pregnant women regarding their safety during pregnancy. objectives the aim of this study was to evaluate the use and attitudes of pregnant women toward herbal medicine use in pregnancy in iran. materials and methods a questionnaire was completed by 400 women select...

BACKGROUND Hypertension is increasingly common in sub-Saharan Africa where traditional medicine use is also common. We conducted a hospital-based, mixed-methods study to determine prevalence, pattern, and correlates of herbal and alternative medicine use in Tanzanian adults hospitalized with hypertension. METHODS A standardized questionnaire was administered. In-depth interviews were performe...