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Day: October 9, 2015

Safety in Herb-Drug Combinations #2 sample

Safety in Herb-Drug Combinations #2 Sample of Course Materials Select Course Sample #1: Diuretic Drugs with Astringent Herbal Medicines Diuretic drugs and astringent herbal medicine often, but not always, have opposing functions. Astringent herbal medicines are often contraindicated in cases of excess Fire and damp heat. Drug Common diuretics are furosemide, hygroton, and hydrochlorothiazide. They […]

Acupuncture Relieves Sciatica, Reduces Inflammation

Acupuncture and herbs relieve sciatica, a condition characterized by lower back pain radiating through the hips, buttocks, and legs. Researchers from the Rizhao Hospital of TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) and the Shanghai University of TCM investigated the efficacy of acupuncture for the relief of sciatic pain. Both acupuncture and acupuncture plus herbal medicine were effective […]