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Clinical Trials for Herbal Extracts

Kava has been used for thousands of years by inhabitants of the South Pacific. It has usually been ingested as a mildly intoxicating beverage distinct from alcohol. Current interest in kava has centered around its use as an anxiolytic agent. Its active ingredients are located in the root/rhizome of the plant and consist of compounds known as kavapyrones or Read the rest of this post >>>

Criteria for Use in Health and Disease

Despite the popularity of botanical supplements, many herbal products on the market are of low quality and dubious efficacy. Scientists, clinicians, and consumers are often concerned about safety, effectiveness, and consistency of herbal preparations. Their apprehension about these Read the rest of this post >>>

Criteria for Use in Health and Disease

Herbal, botanical, or phytomedicines are medicinal products containing active ingredients of exclusively plant origin. These medicines may be consumed as comminuted powders or as decoctions. Their production may involve concentration or purification processes resulting in extracts, Read the rest of this post >>>