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Respiratory Tract
New respiratory tract research from University of Berlin outlined
September 16th, 2008
According to a study from Berlin, Germany, "Among the Pelargonium-based herbal remedies that are widely used in traditional medical systems in the Southern African region is a highly valued root medicine (commonly termed umckaloabo) of initially unknown botanical origin for the treatment of infectious conditions of the respiratory tract including tuberculosis." "Nowadays, a modern aqueous-ethanolic formulation of the roots of Pelargonium sidoides (EPs (R) 7630), developed from this traditional medicine, is successfully employed for the treatment of bronchitis. The article summarizes the fascinating story of this herbal medicine including its way to Europe,...
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2008-09-16)
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