Experiences with

Herbal medicines

It includes a discussion on non-drug therapies and mentions Dangguijakyak-san and Shihogyeji-tang, traditional herbal medicines in East Asian medicine. I wonder if anybody here have tried these and what their experience was with them.

My own use of chamomile is mainly to help sleep. I cut into a chamomile tea bag and eat the contents washed down by a small amount of water. I don’t want to drink much fluid before bed to reduce the need to pee. It does help. Saffron and chamomile for depression Heliyon. 2022 Sep 30;8(10):e10774.

Only a small trial without placebo controls but might be worth trying? Efficacy and safety of keishibukuryogan, a traditional Japanese Kampo medicine, for hot flashes in prostate cancer patients receiving androgen deprivation therapy December 2020Translational Andrology and Urology 9(6):2533-2540

"Abstract Background Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), the most common functional gastrointestinal disorder, is characterized by chronic abdominal pain and bowel habit changes. Although diverse complicated etiologies are involved in its pathogenesis, a dysregulated gut–brain axis may be an important factor

As one the longest surviving prostate cancer patients, some 26 YEARS, I have also been actively involved in pushing drug trials and finding ways to stay alive until a more permanent drug regime is found. I am a senior level project manager and business consultant. As part of my practise, I was asked

hi all, I just wondered if anyone has ever taken Chinese herbal medicine alongside ivf medication? I had acupuncture today for the first time and the lady also specialises in Chinese herbal medicine and has had training in infertility. She said she works with a lot of patients from my clinic.

Source: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/360642968_Constipation-A_major_health_disorder_Role_of_herbal_medicine_treatment "Abstract This literature review paper highlights the application of herbal medicine in the treatment of constipation health disorder. Constipation is a common gastrointestinal

I've been told by the doctor I have ckd probably due to uncontrolled high bp. I've tried lots of herbal supplements for bp, cut out carbs and sugar all to no avail. However, I've recently experienced lower back pain, bladder and bowel problems and terrific pain in my calfs when walking and just feeling

I'm currently on loads of different supplements to try and help boost my immune system, reduce inflammation and for joint health. Recently when I'm having a flare up the joint pain isn't getting as bad as it used to, I'm wondering whether it's the supplements helping or that bechets is so unpredictable

Hi, I am 50 and am peri menopausal. Currently struggling with the hot flushes, not sleeping etc. My GP has advised me not to take HRT due to family history, does anyone know of any herbal supplements that I could take instead? I have a seen a lot out there but never know if any of them actually help

I’m really interested in other herbal medicines instead of synthetic hormones, has anyone found tumeric substances and Chinese herbal medicines as well as omega 3 which are all anti inflammatory to be of any use? thanks everyone for your help, Take care

Hi All, I have hearing loss in both ears and have tinnitus all the time. This is a difficult challenge for us all. The doctors just put you on betahistine or amitriptyline or alprazolam or any anti depressants they say it helps reduce tinnitus or improve blood flow to inner ear. This is the same

Can herbal medicine trigger Mast Cell reactions? Answered by Dr. Tania Dempsey M.D. https://youtu.be/5PoC2van1eg

Hiya. I am currently in the menopause with early onset osteoporosis, and have autoimmune related hypothyroidism. I am looking into various ways to manage this, conventional HRT being the least desirable. I much prefer natural ways to manage my health wherever possible, and I've found various herbal supplements

Hello everyone! I've been hypo now for a bit more than two years. Probably three or more, but diagnosed 2 years ago, and also taken levo since then. As doctors can be a bit difficult, and I have felt with no other choice, I have raised my levo dose myself several times. Otherwise I would still be

I have been off antidepressants since Christmas , but have started with panic attacks and serve anxiety which seems to be getting worse everyday .dread nights as seem to panic when try to sleep feel like I am afraid to sleep , I had been on floxoitine for 3 years then my doctor changed them to mirtazapine

We are not Americans and are living in South Korea where I teach and my son attends school. My soon to be 6 yr old son was recently diagnosed with ADHD, OCD, and potential ODD. He has been having behavioral issues such as struggling to control his impulses and getting into various behavioral issues such

Has anyone used Nizoral shampoo or similar while on blood thinners? I've read that the active ingredient Ketaconazole can increase bleeding risk but it's not clear whether that's just when taken orally rather than a topical ointment.

I'm concerned about adrenal insufficiency, but can't get GP to hear me. My BP has been what I would call low, since at least before Christmas. Two days ago it was 116/52 and 109/41. I am on two BP meds, Perindopril and Metoprolol. I'm thinking maybe I need to taper off one of them? Mentioned this to

I know this might be controversial, just asking if anyone read or had experience with these