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Complementary & Alternative Medicine
How effective are herbal supplements in reducing illnesses in children?
March 31st, 2005
The use of herbal supplements in women is increasing. Many mothers may also be giving herbal supplements to their children to treat or prevent various illnesses, including asthma, hyperactivity, colds and respiratory infections. A study in the March 2005 issue of the Journal of Pediatrics reviews the medical literature to provide information about the effectiveness of some of the most common herbal supplements in children, including Andrographis paniculata, evening primrose oil, ivy leaf and valerian. Gail Mahady, PhD and colleagues from Karl-Franzens-Universitaet Graz and the University of Illinois reviewed studies published 1960-2003...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2005-03-31)
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