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Herbal medicine uses various remedies derived from plants and plant extracts to treat disorders and maintain good health. Another term for this type of treatment is phytotherapy.
To find information on herbal medicines, follow the links below.
Updated April 2009
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Systematic Reviews of Herbal Treatments
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Links to summaries of systematic reviews of the evidence for the effectiveness of herbal treatments.
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Composition of Ginkgo Biloba products
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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The TGA has recently conducted testing on twenty-two (22) batches of medicines, covering twenty (20) products, and a number of associated Ginkgo extract raw materials.
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Oct 2009
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Homeopathy
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Better Health Channel
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Homeopathy aims to stimulate healing responses to diseases using substances that mimic the symptoms of those diseases in healthy people. Homeopathy claims to treat the symptoms of a wide range of illnesses including allergies, asthma, eczema, hay fever, headaches, stress and respiratory infections. Homeopathic medicines are not vaccines. You should tell your doctor if you are planning to start a course of homeopathic treatment for your condition.
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Sep 2009
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Menopause and complementary therapies
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Better Health Channel
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The use of complementary therapies is a popular choice for the management of menopausal symptoms. Popular therapies include phytoestrogens, acupuncture, wild yam creams and herbal medicines. Some of these therapies have not been tested in clinical trials. Seek advice from a qualified and reputable practitioner as some complementary medicines can interact with other medications and cause side effects.
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Aug 2009
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Urticaria: treatment - myDr.com.au
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myDr
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Find out all about treatments for urticaria (hives) - an itchy rash characterised by raised, red welts on the surface of the skin.
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Apr 2009
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Menopause
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Better Health Channel
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Menopause, also known as 'the change of life', is the final menstrual (monthly) period in a woman's life. Symptoms of menopause include no bleeding (period) for twelve months. Other symptoms may include hot flushes or night sweats, aches and pains, crawling or itching sensations on the skin, forgetfulness, irritability and reduced sex drive (libido). The decrease in female hormones may lead to a higher risk of osteoporosis and heart disease. Symptoms may be managed with lifestyle changes, hormone therapy and natural therapies.
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Mar 2009
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Controlling complementary medicine claims
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Australian Prescriber
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Despite the widespread and increasing use of complementary medicines, few of these products have been evaluated for efficacy or therapeutic equivalence.
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Dec 2008
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Herbal medicine
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Better Health Channel
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Herbal medicine is the use of plants (herbs) to treat disease and enhance wellbeing. Herbal medicine is used to treat a range of disorders including anxiety, arthritis, depression, high blood pressure, insomnia, hormonal imbalances, migraines, skin problems such as eczema and other disorders. Herbs can act on the body as powerfully as pharmaceutical drugs and need to be treated with care. Herbs are administered by a herbalist or herbal therapist.
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Jul 2008
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Natural therapies
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InfraPsych
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Often referred to as 'complementary' or 'alternative' medicine, natural therapy is a popular system of health care used separately to, or in conjunction with, conventional medicine.
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Jun 2008
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Menopause management
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The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
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Not all the symptoms experienced by women in midlife are the result of declining oestrogen levels. Herbal therapies may manage mood changes such as anxious thoughts and depressed feelings, as well as fatigue and low energy.
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Jun 2008
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Considering your options
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The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
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Lifestyle issues, exercise, diet and an emphasis on prevention of disease is vital at this stage of life. The benefits of hormone therapy - HT (also known as Hormone Replacement Therapy - HRT) for menopause symptoms is well established.
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Mar 2008
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Safety of black cohosh
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The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
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Article discusses the questions raised about the safety of black cohosh, specifically with regards to liver damage and breast cancer.
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Dec 2007
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Treating symptoms
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The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
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Herbal remedies are a valuable and viable option for many women in the management of perimenopausal symptoms, such as hot flushes, night sweats and vaginal changes.
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Dec 2007
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Herbal remedies
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The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
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Herbal remedies are a valuable and viable option for many women in the management of perimenopausal symptoms, such as hot flushes, night sweats and vaginal changes.
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Dec 2007
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Black Cohosh and liver damage
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The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
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In October 2002, in the Medical Journal of Australia, there was a single case report of a 47 year old Australian woman who developed acute hepatitis and subsequently required a liver transplant. It was reported that this woman had been taking a Black Cohosh (Cimicifuga racemosa) preparation for one week.
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Oct 2007
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Black cohosh (Cimicifuga racemosa)
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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The expert advisory group considered that Black cohosh is still suitable for use in complementary medicines, but recommended a revised warning statement on the medicine label.
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May 2007
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Injunction impedes independent information
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Australian Prescriber
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A Federal Court injunction has stopped the publication of a review criticising a medicinal product. The injunction concerns claims that the symptoms associated with tinnitus and vertigo can be relieved by a formulation of Ginkgo biloba.
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Oct 2006
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Safety of Ayurvedic medicines in Australia
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) is aware of recent research into the toxic heavy metal content of some Ayurvedic herbal medicine products from India and Pakistan that are available in the United States.
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Apr 2005
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