06/27/2019 / By Ralph Flores
Researchers from Bastyr University in Washington reviewed the efficacy of herbal medicines in treating seizure disorders. Their findings appeared in the journal Alternative and Complementary Therapies.
The team also looked at drug-herb interactions, especially on silymarin, green tea (Camellia sinensis), St. John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum), grapefruit, and black and long pepper.
Herbs.news has more on plants with anti-convulsive properties.
Journal Reference:
Zimmerman C, Yarnell E. HERBAL MEDICINES FOR SEIZURES. Alternative and Complementary Therapies. 2018;24(6):281–290. DOI: 10.1089/act.2018.29194.eya
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