[e-med] Etude sur Sutherlandia parue dans PLoS Clinical Trials

["Bonheure Francois" <bonheure.francois@mail.apb.be>]

[les résultats d'un essais clinique sur un produit de médecine traditionnelle]

A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial of Lessertia frutescens in Healthy Adults, 
Johnson Q, Syce J, Nell H, Rudeen K, Folk WR, PLoS Clinical Trials, published April 27, 2007

This pilot study is the first to provide scientific information on the safety of the South African traditional medicine L. frutescens (Sutherlandia) in healthy humans, and contribute to establishing rigorous and ethical procedures for conducting clinical trials on indigenous phytotherapies. Sutherlandia is used for a variety of conditions, including those associated with AIDS. Analysis for adverse events was done descriptively and included: cardiovascular (palpitations, nosebleeds), CNS (headaches, nervousness, insomnia, dizziness), GIT, infection, allergy, appetite, malaise, or general adverse events. With the small number of participants, which is a limitation to the study, it is unlikely that rare adverse events would be seen.

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