Articles (A-Z)

A

Adhatoda	Antitussive Activities of Certain Herbs (2013) Antitussive action of Adhatoda (2000)
Agrimony	Agrimony for Hepatitis B (2005)
Akeake	Antimicrobial effects of Akeake (2003)
Albizzia	Antispermatogenic effects of Albizzia (2006)
American Ginseng	American Ginseng helps cancer-related fatigue (2014) American Ginseng improves cardiovascular parameters in Type 2 Diabetes (2014) American Ginseng helps schizophrenic patients (2012) Endangered herbs (2004) American Ginseng helps prevent acute respiratory illness in institutionalised adults(2004) American Ginseng: A Review (2003) American Ginseng helps regeneration of retinal ganglion cells (2002)
Andrographis	Andrographis a useful adjuvant to cisplatin (2012) Anti-cancer effects of Andrographis (2007)
Arnica	Arnica, transdermal transfer of actives (2003)
Artemisia annua (Qing Hao)	Artemisia annua shows anti-HIV activity (2012)
Astragalus	Astragalus & Dong Quai for impaired kidney function (2010) Astragalus adjunctive treatment for lung cancer (2006) Cardioprotective effects of Astragalus potentiated by Polygonum (2000)
Atractylodes	Anti-abortive effect of Atractylodes and Baical Skullcap  (2002)

B

Bacopa	Bacopa and human memory (2002) Bacopa and hypothyroidism (2002) Bacopa and liver toxicity (2002) Bacopa and morphine withdrawal (2002) Bacopa antioxidant effects & protection against phenytoin-induced cognitive defects (2000)
Baical Skullcap	Anti-nausea properties of Baical Skullcap (2006) Synergistic effects of Baical Skullcap with Dan Shen (2005) Synergistic effects of Baical Skullcap with antibiotics (2005) Baical Skullcap antioxidant effects with grapeseed extract (2004) Baical Skullcap for chemotherapy-induced nausea (2003) Anti-cancer effects of Baical Skullcap (2003) Anxiolytic effect of flavonoids from Baical Skullcap (2002) Baical Skullcap flavones interact with benzodiazepine receptors (2000)
Bilberry	Induction of apoptosis in cancer cells by Bilberry (2003)
Blackcurrant extract	Inhibition of herpes simplex virus by Blackcurrant extract (2003)
Black Cohosh	Black Cohosh & patients on Tamoxifen (2011) Liver toxicity risk of Black Cohosh over-rated (2011) Alleged hepatotoxicity of Black Cohosh (2009) Black Cohosh and breast cancer (2005) Black Cohosh and breast cancer (2003) Black Cohosh for menopausal symptoms (2007) Black Cohosh and prostate cancer (2005) Anti-allergic activity of Black Cohosh (2004) Endangered herbs (2003)
Bladderwrack	Anti-oestrogenic effects of Bladderwrack (2004)
Bupleurum spp.	Bupleurum spp. and lung cancer (2005) Recent research on Bupleurum (1999)
Burdock	Anti-allergy properties of Burdock (2008) Gastroprotective properties of Burdock (2008)

C

Calendula	Calendula ointment, and radiotherapy-induced skin damage (2004)
Cat’s Claw	Cat’s Claw & leukopaenia (2003) Cat’s Claw & chemotherapy-induced leukopenia (2000)
Chamomile	Chamomile for ADHD (2009) Prevention of Diabetes complications by Chamomile (2009) Antipruritic effect of Chamomile (2005) Human metabolic responses to Chamomile (2005) Reduction of morphine dependence and withdrawal symptoms by Chamomile (2003)
Chaste Tree	Anti-prostate cancer properties of Chaste Tree in vitro (2006) Anticancer properties of Chaste Tree (2005) Chaste Tree - an update (2001) Chaste Tree & PMS (2001)
Chinese Privet	Ligustrum lucidum and osteoporosis (2014)
Cinnamon	Cinnamon for diabetes mellitus (2006) Cinnamon for diabetes mellitus (2004)
Comfrey	Comfrey ointment for backpain (2009) Comfrey ointment compared to diclofenac gel for ankle sprain (2006) Comfrey ointment & ankle distorsions (2004)
Corydalis	Corydalis for memory and cognition (2006)
Cranberry-ligonberry juice	Cranberry-ligonberry juice & prevention of recurring UTI’s (2001)

 

D

Damiana	Aphrodisiacial effects of Damiana (1999)
Dan Shen	Synergistic effects of Dan Shen with baicalin (2005) Dan Shen & liver cancer (2001)
Dandelion leaf	Diuretic effects of Dandelion leaf (2010)
Dandelion root	Anti-cancer activity of Dandelion root (2004) Anti-cancer activity of Dandelion root (2000)
Devils Claw	Endangered herbs (2004) Devils Claw & degenerative joint disease (2001)
Dong Quai	Dong Quai - flawed trial (2002) Cardioprotective effects of Dong Quai potentiated by Polygonum (2000) Dong Quai in menopause (1998)

 

E-F

Echinacea	Safety of Echinacea in children (2012) Echinacea improves liver health? (2012) Echinacea - recent studies & drug interactions (2010) Echinacea & influenza (2009) Echinacea prevents prostatic hypertrophy (2009) Echinacea promotes wound healing (2009) Meta-analysis of Echinacea (2007) Anticancer effects of Echinacea (2007) Echinacea's effects on virus-induced respiratory cytokines (2006) Negative press on Echinacea (2005) Echinacea promotes longevity (2005) Echinacea in the firing line…again (2004) Echinacea & regulation of human gene expression (2003) Echinacea, flawed clinical trial (2003) Anti-inflammatory effect of Echinacea (2002) Echinacea & leukaemia (2001) Echinacea & pregnancy (2000) Echinacea a review (1999) Echinacea & fertility fears (1999) Wildcrafting of Echinacea outlawed in US (1999) Echinacea pallida and URTI’s (1998)
Elder	Insulin-like effects of Elder (2000)
Elecampane	Anti-cancer properties of Elecampane (2006) Elecampane & tuberculosis (1999)
Essiac	Essiac and Flor-Essence and cancer (2004)
False Unicorn Root	False Unicorn Root – potential substitutes (2003)
Fenugreek	Fenugreek reduces dietary fat consumption (2010) Germinated Fenugreek seeds have cholesterol lowering properties (1999)

 

G

Garlic	Garlic, effect on cytochrome P450 in elderly (2005)
Ginger	Ginger beneficial in diabetes-related infertility? (2012) Ginger protects against statin hepatotoxicity (2010) Interaction of Ginger with cyclosporine? (2007) Inhibitory effect of Ginger against Influenza A virus (2006) Ginger for weight loss (2005) Effect of Ginger on gastric hyperperistalsis (2003) Ginger & honey formulation, and morning sickness (2002) Ginger combined with Ginkgo for age-related disorders (2002)
Ginkgo	Ginkgo Toxicology Study in Rodents (2013) Ginkgo improves memory in middle-aged healthy volunteers (2012) Ginkgo protects against gentamycin induced ototoxicity (2011) No influence of Ginkgo on antiplatelet activities of ticlopidine (2010) Ginkgo & ADHD (2009) Ginkgo & chemotherapy induced testicular damage (2009) Ginkgo & dementia, prevention of (2009) Ginkgo & dementia, prevention of (2008) Ginkgo & coronary blood flow (2008) Ginkgo & alcohol-induced liver injury (2007) Ginkgo & multiple sclerosis (2006) Ginkgo - acute vs chronic administration in healthy volunteers (2005) Effect of Ginkgo on platelet function in diabetes (2005) Effect of Ginkgo on cytochrome P450 in elderly (2005) Ginkgo & PAF inhibition (2005) Ginkgo & amnesia (2005) Ginkgo protects against oral cancer (2005) Ginkgo & liver disease (2004) Ginkgo preventative of Alzheimers-type dementia (2003) Ginkgo & vitiligo (2003) Regeneration of retinal ganglion cells by Ginkgo (2002) Ginkgo combined with Ginger for age related disorders (2002) Ginkgo & tinnitus (2002) Ginkgo compared to cholinesterase inhibitors in dementia (2001) Ginkgo & haloperidol in schizophrenia (2001) Ginkgo & colchicine (2001) Ginkgo & cognitive performance (2000) Ginkgo & fertility fears (1999)
Globe Artichoke	Globe Artichoke's useful digestive effects (2010) Cholesterol lowering effects of Globe Artichoke (2008) Globe Artichoke for irritable bowel syndrome (2002
Goat’s Rue	Goat’s Rue and weight loss (2000)
Golden Seal	Golden Seal, endangered herbs (2004)
Gypsywort	Gypsywort and mild hyperthyroidism (2008)

H

Hawthorn	Cardiovascular benefits of Hawthorn (2011) High doses of Hawthorn in congestive heart failure (2003) Lack of interaction of Hawthorn with digoxin (2003) Hawthorn and congestive heart failure (2001)
Hemidesmus	Hemidesmus for enterobacterial infections (2006)
Hoheria	Hoheria: Monograph (2001)
Hops	Hops and Valerian combination compared to bromazepam for sleep disorders (1999)
Horse Chestnut	ß-Aescin from Horse Chestnut potentiates 5-Fluorouracil against human hepatocellular carcinoma (2010) Horse Chestnut and venous insufficiency (1999) Horsechestnut and warfarin interaction (case reports) (1999)

J-K

Kahikatea	Kahikatea: Monograph (2002)
Kava	Hepatotoxicity and raw material quality of Kava (2012) Safety following chronic use of Kava (2006) Endangered herbs (2004) No hepatotoxic action of Kava (2003) Kava withdrawn in Australia (2002) Interactions of Kava with CNS receptors (2001) Kava - a review (1999)
Kawakawa	Kawakawa: Review (2000)
Korean Ginseng	Korean Ginseng's effect on cytochrome P450 in the elderly (2005)
Kudzu	Kudzu Fact Sheet (2015)
Kumerahou	Kumerahou: Monograph (1999)

L

Lemon Balm	Anxiolytic effects of Lemon Balm (2006) Anti-stress effects of Lemon Balm (2004) Modulation of mood and cognitive performance by Lemon Balm (2003) Lemon Balm and Lamiaceae family plants for Alzheimer’s disease (2003)
Lemongrass	Lemongrass and lemon juice for oral thrush (2009)
Liquorice	Antitussive Activities of Certain Herbs (2013) Liquorice protective against azathioprine hepatotoxicity (2006) Pharmacokinetics of glycyrrhizin (2005)
Lycium	Lycium helps prevent prenatal stress-induced cognitive impairment (2010) Hypoglycaemic and antioxidant effect of Lycium (2004) Antioxidant effect of Lycium (2002)

M

Manuka	Manuka: Monograph (1998)
Marshmallow	Antitussive Activities of Certain Herbs Beneficial effects of Marshmallow on epithelial cells (2010)
Milk Thistle	Silymarin - anti-influenza properties of (2012) Silymarin - in diabetes & Insulin resistance (2007) Milk Thistle and prostate cancer (2004) Neuroprotective and chemoprotective properties of Milk Thistle (2002)
Myrtle oil	Synergistic antifungal effects of Myrtle oil against Candida albicans (2010)

N-O

Nasturtium	Nasturtium - Traditional Uses Validated By Recent Research (2013)
Nettle Root	Nettle Root & Saw Palmetto: mechanisms of action in BPH (2001)
Nigella	Blackseed Protects Against Ciprofloxacin-induced Seizures (2013)
Olive Leaf	Olive Leaf protects against UV radiation induced skin damage (2010)

 

P

Paeony	Paeony and arthritis (2008) Paeony - adverse interaction with laxatives (2007)
Passionflower	Passionflower and reduction of pre-operative anxiety (2008)
Peppermint	Anti-allergic effects  of Peppermint (2002)
Pokeroot	Pokeroot may be useful for diabetic glomerulopathy (2004)
Polygonum	Polygonum potentiates cardioprotective actions of Dong Quai and Astragalus (2000)
Pomegranate	Dietary influences on prostate cancer chemoprevention (2014)
Propolis	Propolis improves fracture healing (2012) Propolis ointment compared to acyclovir in genital herpes (2000)
Pygeum	Endangered herbs (2004)

 

Q-R

Qing Hao	Anti-HIV actiivity fo Qing Hao (2012) Antimalarial activity of Qing Hao (2004)
Red Clover	Red Clover isoflavones – apoptosis-inducing ability in prostate cancer (2003)
Rosemary	Rosemary assists with opiate withdrawal symptoms (2014) Rosemary protects against ovarian cancer (2012) Antithrombotic effects of Rosemary (2005) Chemoprotective effects of Rosemary 2001) Rosemary and meat oxidation (2000)
Rosehips	Rosehips as a cyclo-oxygenase inhibitor (2008) Rosehips for osteoarthritis (2006)

 

S

Sage	Cognitive effects of Sage (2006) Antidiabetic effects of Sage (2005) Sage and Alzheimers (2003)
Saw Palmetto	Saw Palmetto and Nettle Root: Mechanisms of action in BPH (2001) Saw Palmetto compared to Finasteride in the treatment of BPH (1999)
Schisandra	Schisandra and tacrolimus interaction (2008)
Siberian Ginseng	Siberian Ginseng and Chronic fatigue (2004)
Slippery Elm	Endangered herbs (2004)
St John’s Wort	Anti-depressant effects of St John’s Wort last longer than Citalopram (2011) St John's Wort compared to paroxetine in the treatment of severe depression (2005) St John's Wort during pregnancy and lactation (2005) Safety of St John’s Wort use while breastfeeding (2004) St John’s Wort and smoking cessation (2003) Anti-depressant components of St John’s Wort (2003) St John's Wort constituents and epilepsy (2003) Anti-inflammatory effect of St John’s Wort (2002) Antioxidant action of St John’s Wort (2002) St John's Wort flawed clinical trial (2002) St John's Wort inhibition of human malignant cells in vitro (2002) St John's Wort interaction with irinotecan (2002) St John's Wort for regeneration of retinal ganglion cells (2002) St John’s Wort and depression (2001) St John’s Wort and polyneuropathy (2001) Active components of St John's Wort (2000) St John's Wort compared to fluoxetine in the treatment of depression (2000) St John's Wort clinical trial (2000) St John's Wort interactions with drugs (2000) St John's Wort interactions with various drugs (2000) St John’s Wort and fertility fears (1999)

 

T

Thyme	Bronchodilatory effects of Thyme (2007) Antithrombotic effects of Thyme (2005) Synergistic effect of Thyme with antibiotics (2005)
Tienchi Ginseng	Anti-cancer properties of Tienchi Ginseng (Panax notoginseng) (2009)
Turmeric	Dietary influences on prostate cancer chemoprevention (2014) Anticancer properties of Turmeric (2002) Turmeric and the polyol pathway – helping prevent complications of diabetes (2002

 

V

Valerian	Recent research on Valerian (2012) Anxiolytic effects of Valerian (2006) Valerian for benzodiazepine withdrawal (2002) Valerian for sleep disturbances in children with intellectual deficits (2002) Valerian and Hops combination compared to bromazepam for sleep disorders (1999)
Vervain	Neuroprotective effects of Vervain (2006)

 

W

White Horehound	Gastroprotective and other less known effects of White Horehound (2012) Cardiovascular properties of White Horehound (2006) White Horehound - beneficial effect on cardiovascular risk parameters (2003)
Wild Strawberry	Wild Strawberry leaves improve cardiac function (2009)
Withania	Clinical Research Supports the Use of Withania in Stressful Situations (2013) Antitussive Activities of Certain Herbs (2013) Withania improves sperm quality (2011) Withania useful in Parkinsons Disease (2009) Withania and hypercholesterolaemia (2006) Withania - adjunctive treatment during cancer chemotherapy (2004) Withania - anxiolytic and antidepressant effects of glycowithanolides (2001)
Wormwood	Wormwood beneficial effects in Crohn’s disease (2007)