Far From Hocus Pocus

Studies which claim that individually tailored herbal medicines can not be trusted, worryingly do not seem to recognise there are around literally thousands of scientific trials on high street products that show herbal remedies do work and are far from 'hocus pocus'. A new book published by Collins reveals 10,000 scientific trials that show a wide range of herbal medicines are effective.

"This book is, essentially, a vast encyclopaedia which encompasses virtually every aspect of complementary medicine and draws from data accrued from over 10,000 scientific trials."

"It is a book which will be absolutely invaluable to everyone involved in complementary medicine and alternative therapies. It is also essential reading for anyone who is interested in using complementary therapies and wants to know just what the scientific evidence is, so far, for a particular approach.

One such supplement is St John's Wort with Passion Flower that has recently been proven in a clinical trial to dramatically reduce depression and anxiety quickly.

The trial shows without a doubt that this herbal supplement comprising 450mg St John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum) and 350mg Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata) per daily dose can ease mild to moderate depression. Significantly it shows a considerable reduction in depression and anxiety. The results were felt quickly - within two weeks of taking the supplement

St John's Wort is renowned for its effectiveness in treating mild depression but patients are advised it can take up to six weeks to take full effect. Passionflower is known to ease anxiety quickly. It is concluded that the combination of these two herbs in this synergistic supplement brings about a reduction in BOTH depression and anxiety.

"Many herbs, quite clearly, DO work and there are trials to prove it," says Jayney Goddard, author. "This is a book which will be absolutely invaluable to everyone involved in complementary medicine and alternative therapies. It is also essential reading for anyone who is interested in using complementary therapies and wants to know just what the scientific evidence is, so far, for a particular approach.”

See our A-Z guide entries on Herbal Medicine, Bach Flower Remedies, and Homeopathy for more information on complementary medicine and alternative therapies.