Herbs have been used in medicine for centuries to treat diseases and ailments. However, there is often very little robust scientific evidence justifying their use to treat these conditions. Randomised controlled clinical trials are the gold standard for assessing the effects of treatments and, fortunately, an increasing number are being conducted to assess the efficacy of herbal medications. Below are summary findings from clinical trials investigating some of the most common uses of herbal medications.
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