Herbal Medicine in the Treatment of Rheumatic Diseases
Herbal Medicine in the Treatment of Rheumatic Diseases
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DOI:
10.1016/j.rdc.2010.11.004
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发表时间:
2011-02-01
影响因子:
2.3
通讯作者:
Ernst, Edzard
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作者:
Ernst, Edzard
Herbal medicines are popular, self-prescribed treatments for rheumatic conditions. A recent US survey suggested that approximately 90% of arthritic patients use alternative therapies such as herbal medicines. This article provides a brief overview of the evidence on herbal medicines for 4 common rheumatic conditions: back pain, fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis.