Herbal medication in the management of non-ulcer dyspepsia
Author(s)
Date Issued
2012
Publisher
MA Healthcare
Journal
Gastrointestinal Nursing
Volume
9
Issue
10
Start page
15
End page
16
Abstract
Although not considered part of mainstream medicine, it is estimated that over half of patients with gastrointestinal symptoms have used some form of complementary or alternative medicine (CAM) (Comar and Kirby, 2005). Herbal and non-herbal remedies and supplements constitute one very popular form of CAM used for symptomatic relief in gastroenterology. However, the current evidence-base for the effectiveness and efficacy of these remedies in gastroenterology is scant. In this skills in practice paper, the potential role and safety issues surrounding herbal and non-herbal remedies and supplements in the management of non-ulcer dyspepsia is examined.
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