Phytonews Publications 2004 - 2007
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Phytonews Issue 28 Nov 2007 In this issue: Black Cohosh reduces the risk of breast cancer? Black cohosh more effective than fluoxetine for menopausal symptoms Clinical trial on herbal practitioner treatment of menopausal symptoms Favourable meta-analysis for Echinacea Bronchodilatory and other respiratory tract effects of Thyme Anticancer effects of Andrographis paniculata |
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Phytonews Issue 27 Jun 2007 In this issue: Anticancer effects of Echinacea Beneficial effects of Wormwood in Crohn’s disease Ginger interaction with cyclosporine? Adverse interaction between drug laxative and Paeony Silymarin in Diabetes and Insulin Resistance Protective effects of Ginkgo against alcohol-induced liver injury Organic kiwifruit healthier than non-organic Nitrites in cured meat may increase risk of COPD |
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Phytonews Issue 26 Dec 2006 In this issue: Concerns Surrounding Black Cohosh & Liver Damage Safety of Ethanolic Kava Extract Following Chronic Use Cardiovascular Properties of White Horehound Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs Increase the Risk of Heart Attack Liquorice Protective Against Azathioprine Hepatotoxicity Apples Protective Against Alzheimers? Anti-cancer Properties of Elecampane |
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Phytonews Issue 25 Jul 2006 In this issue: Meta-analysis supports Astragalus as adjunctive treatment for lung cancer Vitex anti-prostrate cancer in vitro Hemidesmus for enterobacterial infections Reduced antibiotic resistance in humans linked to reduced usage in animals Withania for hypercholesterolaemia? Diet of cholesterol-lowering foods as good as statin drugs More on anti-diabetic effect of Cinnamon. More human-to-human cases of Avian Influenza Norway launches seed bank to safeguard crops Neuroprotective properties of Verbena Antispermatogenic effects of Albizia lebbeck |
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In this issue: Comfrey ointment as effective as diclofenac gel for ankle sprain Effects of Echinacea on virus-induced respiratory cytokines Inhibitory effect of Ginger against Influenza A virus Anxiolytic properties of Lemon Balm and Valerian Rosehips for Osteoarthritis Ginkgo for Multiple Sclerosis Corydalis to improve memory and cognition Cognitive effects of Sage More on anti-nausea properties of Baical Skullcap Toxic effects of BZP-based party pills |
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Phytonews Issue 23 Nov 2005 In this issue: Avian Influenza Update Echinacea root prolongs longevity? More negative press on Echinacea Effects of Ginkgo on platelet function in diabetes Ginkgo potentially protects against oral cancer Acute versus chronic Ginkgo administration in healthy volunteers Influences of Ginseng, Ginkgo and Garlic on cytochrome P450 phenotypes in the elderly Thyme and Baical Skullcap synergistic antibacterial effects with antibiotics Agrimony for Hepatitis B |
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In this issue: Ginger for weight loss Antidiabetic effects of Sage Antithrombotic effects of Thyme and Rosemary Anti-pruritic effects of Chamomile Synergistic anticancer properties of Dan Shen and baicalin Black cohosh for Prostate Cancer? Bupleurum inhibits Human Lung Cancer cells in vitro Anticancer properties of Chaste Tree Red meat increases risk of bowel cancer Dementia epidemic forecast Fruit and vegetable juices reduce risk of Alzheimers |
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Phytonews Issue 21 Mar 2005 In this issue: St John’s Wort more effective than paroxetine for severe depression St John’s Wort during pregnancy and lactation Human metabolic responses to Chamomile Pharmacokinetics of glycyrrhizin from liquorice Black Cohosh and breast cancer Ginkgo and PAF inhibition New Ginkgo compounds implicated as anti-amnestic constituents Person to person transmission of Avian Influenza Avocados protective against prostate cancer? Weekly baked fish cuts stroke risk in elderly Organic diet shown to have health benefits in rats Spiders and beetles choose their foods wisely |
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Phytonews Issue 20 Dec 2004 In this issue: Brain diseases linked with chemical pollution Comfrey ointment for ankle distorsions Calendula for radiotherapy-induced skin damage American Ginseng effective to prevent acute respiratory illness in institutionalised older adults Vioxx® withdrawn Hypoglycaemic and antioxidant effects of Lycium barbarum Pokeroot useful against diabetic glomerulopathy? Lemon Balm anti-stress effects in humans Kiwifruit for preventing heart disease Antihypertensive effects of Olive Oil Small daily soy intake reduces cholesterol Bladderwrack anti-oestrogenic effects? EU creates organic science network Antibiotics and paracetamol increase asthma risks |
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Phytonews Issue 19 Sep 2004 In this issue: Growing Problems with Microbial Resistance Eleutherococcus clinical trial for chronic fatigue Ginkgo - beneficial effects in liver disease? Black cohosh and endometrial cancer Anti-allergic activity for Black Cohosh? Artemisia annua – clinical trial for malaria Possible interaction between Baical Skullcap and cyclosporin Baical Skullcap synergistic antioxidant effects with grapeseed extract Cinnamon for diabetes mellitus Effects of Essiac and Flor-Essence on human cancer cells in vitro Dandelion and cancer Milk Thistle for Prostate Cancer? Dietary supplementation compared to Ritalin for ADHD Obesity predisposes to Alzheimers disease Monsanto drops plans for drug production through genetically modified plants Organic growing leads to more biodiversity Positive recommendations from Ministerial Advisory Committee on Complementary & Alternative Health |
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| Phytonews Issue 18 | Phytonews Issue 18 Apr 2004 In this issue: Herbals industry endangering plant species More on the negative effects of HRT Cod liver oil and osteoarthritis…scientific backing for an old wives’ tale Echinacea in the firing line…again Withania as adjunctive treatment during cancer chemotherapy Fish consumption shown to improve cognitive performance and protect against Alzheimer’s disease Safety of St John’s Wort during breastfeeding |
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