DÓNAL O'MATHÚNA Irish Times It is now cultivated around the world because it is one of the most popular herbal remedies on the market. Chamomile is used as a remedy for several conditions, but one of its strongest reputations is as a natural sleep aid. For this, dried chamomile ... |
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Aug 222011
Does it work? Can fennel help infant colic? – Irish Times
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Aug 152011
Does it work? Can fennel help infant colic? Irish Times Two other studies similarly compared a fennel preparation to placebo, but in both these studies fennel was part of a herbal mixture. Both studies found that the babies given the herbal remedy had significant reductions in colic episodes compared to ... |
Remedial plants under threat from EU directive – Irish Times
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Aug 122011
 Irish Times | Remedial plants under threat from EU directive Irish Times Having found one prescribed drug too draining of energy, I discovered saw palmetto as a regular over-the-counter herbal remedy in Germany, and one that authoritative studies in America have judged to be perfectly safe for most men. ... |
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Aug 082011
The Irish Times - Tuesday, August 9, 2011 Irish Times The herb most commonly used for BPH is saw palmetto, also known as the American dwarf palm tree or Serenoa repens. The ripe fruit is used to make the herbal remedy by extracting fatty acids and oils using water insoluble solvents. ... |
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Jul 252011
 Irish Times | The Irish Times - Tuesday, July 26, 2011 Irish Times All patients took a herbal remedy which contained dried asparagus and dried parsley. Over the six weeks of the study, no meaningful changes occurred in the patients' blood pressure or body weight. No evidence of additional urine production was visible. ... |
Does it work? Can foxglove help with heart failure? – Irish Times
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Jul 112011
Does it work? Can foxglove help with heart failure? Irish Times This gave rise to the herbal remedy digitalis and eventually to the purification of several drugs called cardiac glycosides, of which digoxin is the best known. Digitalis has long been recognised in folk medicine. In Ireland, foxglove was often used in ... |
For crying out loud, make it stop . . . – Irish Times
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May 022011
 Irish Times | For crying out loud, make it stop . . . Irish Times Although this herbal blend of anise, dill and fennel has been removed from the market in Ireland, mums are buying it online or getting it from the North and England where it is still on sale. Woodward's Gripe Water, for example, was taken off the ... |
Does it work? Can Nigella seeds help with asthma? – Irish Times
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May 022011
 Irish Times | Does it work? Can Nigella seeds help with asthma? Irish Times As with any region undergoing change and turmoil, knowledge of indigenous herbal remedies is threatened. Almost one-third of the native species in some regions of the Middle East are now endangered. To compensate for such losses, and develop local ... |
Arthritis sufferers warned about herbal treatments – Irish Times
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May 022011
 TopNews Arab Emirates | Arthritis sufferers warned about herbal treatments Irish Times From now on all herbal medicinal products on the Irish market will need to have a certificate of traditional use registration. The regulations have been brought into force because of concerns about the effects of such remedies. ... Herbal Medications Banned in Europe New EU Regulations Ban Several Over-The-Counter Herbal Medications |
Herbal remedies banned as new EU rules take effect – The Guardian
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Apr 302011
 The Guardian | Herbal remedies banned as new EU rules take effect The Guardian St John's Wort flower is often used as a herbal remedy, but can stop the contraceptive pill from working. Photograph: Th Foto for the Observer New EU rules came into force at the weekend banning hundreds of herbal remedies. ... The end to herbal remedies in Europe? Arthritis sufferers warned about herbal treatments New EU Regulations Ban Several Over-The-Counter Herbal Medications |
Herbal medicine regulations start – BBC News
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Apr 292011
The Guardian | Herbal medicine regulations start BBC News But both herbal remedy practitioners and manufacturers fear they could be forced out of business. To date, the industry has been covered by the 1968 Medicines Act, drawn up when only a handful of herbal remedies were available and the number of herbal ... The end to herbal remedies in Europe? Herbal medicines banned as EU directive comes into force Many Herbal Remedies Facing European Ban |
Unearthing deeply rooted plant ‘myths’ – Irish Times
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Apr 182011
 Irish Times | Unearthing deeply rooted plant 'myths' Irish Times Welcoming forthcoming UK legislation that will be stricter on the prescription of herbal medicines, he says the claims by some that they have fewer side effects are misleading. St John's Wort, for example, a herbal remedy used for depression, ... |
A remedy for herbal dangers – Irish Times
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Apr 182011
A remedy for herbal dangers Irish Times MY WEEKLY column on herbal remedies often leads to the question: “What brand do you recommend?” To date, my best suggestion was to try different brands, looking for one that seems to work well. That advice falls far short of the evidence-based answer ... |
Does it work? Can triphala act as an antimicrobial? – Irish Times
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Apr 112011
Does it work? Can triphala act as an antimicrobial? Irish Times Given its popularity in India, triphala is one of the more commonly promoted Ayurvedic herbal remedies. The name triphala comes from two Sanskrit words that literally mean three fruits. Preparations are made from the dried and powdered fruit of three ... |
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Apr 042011
DÓNAL O'MATHÚNA Irish Times On the other hand, cancer patients have fallen prey to unscrupulous producers of herbal remedies, as with the PC-SPES incident. Given the potential for any herb to interact with medicines, cancer patients should talk with their healthcare professionals ... |
Does it work? Can danshen treat heart disease? – Irish Times
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Mar 142011
Does it work? Can danshen treat heart disease? Irish Times In 2010, a patented Chinese product containing danshen became the first TCM herbal remedy to successfully pass Phase II clinical trials under the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the US. The company is also seeking approval for its product through ... |
Does it work? Can kava help relieve anxiety? – Irish Times
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Feb 212011
Does it work? Can kava help relieve anxiety? Irish Times After first becoming popular as a herbal remedy, numerous cases of liver toxicity were reported, including some deaths. This led to several countries banning kava in 2002, with it being voluntarily withdrawn from the Irish market. Kava, or kava kava, ... |
Does it work? Can bitter orange help in weight loss? – Irish Times
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Feb 142011
Does it work? Can bitter orange help in weight loss? Irish Times One of the three studies found no significant benefit from the herbal remedy, and the other two studies found greater weight loss with the supplement than placebo. Over the six to eight weeks of the studies, those taking one of the supplements lost an ... |
Does it work? Can eleuthero cure common colds and flu? – Irish Times
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Jan 242011
Does it work? Can eleuthero cure common colds and flu? Irish Times While Echinacea remains the most commonly recommended herbal remedy for the common cold, one study found that Kan Jang was more effective than Echinacea. ... |
Does it work? Can gloriosa help gout? – Irish Times
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Jan 172011
Does it work? Can gloriosa help gout? Irish Times The amount of colchicine and its related alkaloids in any herbal remedy will be uncertain and variable. Colchicine in any formulation should be taken only ... |
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Jan 102011
 Irish Times | The Irish Times - Tuesday, January 11, 2011 Irish Times Echinacea is one of the best selling of all today's herbal remedies. But some question whether its reputation is little more than an old wife's tale. ... |
Does it work? Can cordyceps reduce tiredness? – Irish Times
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Dec 272010
Does it work? Can cordyceps reduce tiredness? Irish Times BACKGROUND: Cordyceps is an ancient Chinese herbal remedy made from the fungus Cordyceps sinensis. This is sometimes called the caterpillar fungus because ... |
Does It Work? Are Poinsettia Plants Poisonous? – Irish Times
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Dec 202010
 Irish Times | Does It Work? Are Poinsettia Plants Poisonous? Irish Times Dónal OMathúna has a PhD in pharmacy, researching herbal remedies, and an MA in bioethics. He is a senior lecturer in the School of Nursing, ... |
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Dec 132010
The Irish Times - Tuesday, December 14, 2010 Irish Times Bacopa is a herbal remedy made from Bacopa monnieri. This creeping plant grows in marshes and wetlands throughout India and other parts of Southeast Asia. ... |
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 Irish Times | The Irish Times - Tuesday, November 9, 2010 Irish Times In both, men and women reported higher sexual satisfaction when taking a herbal remedy containing damiana. However, since the product contained three other ... |
