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St Johns wort works for depression, says review

Extracts of St. John’s wort are effective in reducing the symptoms of major depression, according to a new review in the prestigious Cochrane Systematic Review.

The review, by scientists from the Centre for Complementary Medicine at the Technical University of Munich and the University Medical Center Freiburg, also supports earlier research that showed the plant extract is effective against mild to moderate depressive disorders.

Butterbur: leaf extract yields positive hayfever results

Butterbur’s alleged hay fever-fighting properties have been eyed with scepticism by some scientists over the last few years, but the largest trial conducted to date suggests that an extract from the herb is as effective at alleviating symptoms as a common anti-histamine.

Hayfever, also known as seasonal or intermittent allergic rhinitis, is estimated to affect around 20 percent of people in Western countries - although the true figure may be higher as in many sufferers it is not severe enough to lead them to consult a doctor.

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Artichoke (Cynara scolymus) leaf extract may be helpful in maintaining healthy cholesterol levels, and also may assist the gall bladder and liver to break down and eliminate alcohol and fats.
   

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Whatever your skin problem, a lot can be done to help improve the skin and soothe the symptoms without resorting to products containing harsh chemicals.

Hayfever

Hay fever is an inappropriate term commonly used for the seasonal or perennial allergic reactions suffered by many people in temperate climates. Symptoms include sneezing, runny nose and obstruction of the nasal passages, sore throat and watering eyes. In extreme cases it can be severely debilitating.It is caused by an acute hypersensitive reaction to allergens (chiefly pollen) on the nasal mucous membranes, and has nothing to do with either hay or fever.Conventional remedies containing antihistamines are effective but frequently cause fatigue and drowsiness, and care must be taken by sufferers not to drive or operate machinery when so affected.

Herbal remedies can produce relief without the undesirable side-effects commonly associated with antihistamines.

A medical practitioner should be consulted before any herbal therapy is tried in order to eliminate any underlying serious medical condition.

A course of therapy with Butterbur petasin extract has been scientifically proven to be beneficial in the alleviation of hayfever symptoms.

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