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2. List of plants used in herbalism - Wikipedia

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   The plant is used in traditional medicine for the treatment of insomnia and anxiety, despite serious safety concerns. [118] A 2006 study suggested medicinal potential. [119] Plantago lanceolata: Plantain It is used frequently in herbal teas and other herbal remedies. [120] A tea from the leaves is used as a highly effective cough medicine.

3. Kampo list - Wikipedia

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   The 14th edition of the Japanese Pharmacopoeia (JP) (日本薬局方 Nihon yakkyokuhō) lists 165 herbal ingredients that are used in kampo . Tsumura (ツムラ) is the leading maker of kampo medicine . They make 128 of the 148 kampo medicines. The most common herb in kampo medicine is Glycyrrhizae Radix (Chinese liquorice root). It is in 94 of ...

4. List of kampo herbs - Wikipedia

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   Currently, 148 kampo medicines are approved for reimbursement. [1] The 14th edition of the Japanese Pharmacopoeia (JP) (日本薬局方 Nihon yakkyokuhō) lists 165 herbal ingredients that are approved to be used in kampo remedies. [2] Tsumura (ツムラ) is the leading maker [3] making 128 of the 148 kampo medicines. The "count" column shows ...

5. Blumea balsamifera - Wikipedia

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   In the Philippines, where it is most commonly known as sambong, Blumea balsamifera is used in traditional herbal medicine for the common cold and as a diuretic. [1] [2] [3] It is also used for infected wounds, respiratory infections, and stomach pains in Thai and Chinese folk medicine.

6. Herbal medicine - Wikipedia

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   Although many consumers believe that herbal medicines are safe because they are natural, herbal medicines and synthetic drugs may interact, causing toxicity to the consumer. Herbal remedies can also be dangerously contaminated, and herbal medicines without established efficacy, may unknowingly be used to replace prescription medicines. [38]

7. Kampo - Wikipedia

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   The medicines are therefore prepared under strict manufacturing conditions that rival pharmaceutical companies. In October 2000, a nationwide study reported that 72% of registered physicians prescribe Kampō medicines. [5] New Kampō medicines are being evaluated using modern techniques to evaluate their mechanism of action [citation needed].

8. Medicinal plants - Wikipedia

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   Herbal medicines have been in use since long before modern medicine existed; there was and often still is little or no knowledge of the pharmacological basis of their actions, if any, or of their safety. The World Health Organization formulated a policy on traditional medicine in 1991, and since then has published guidelines for them, with a ...

9. Formulary (pharmacy) - Wikipedia

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   Today, the main function of a prescription formulary is to specify particular medications that are approved to be prescribed at a particular hospital, in a particular health system, or under a particular health insurance policy. The development of prescription formularies is based on evaluations of efficacy, safety, and cost-effectiveness of drugs.