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Herbal interventions in asthma and allergy.

L Bielory1, K Lupoli

  • 1Asthma and Allergy Research Center, UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School, Newark 07103-2499, USA.

The Journal of Asthma : Official Journal of the Association for the Care of Asthma
|March 17, 1999
PubMed
Summary

Herbal medicines show promise in treating asthma and allergic rhinitis, offering symptom relief comparable to conventional treatments. Further research is needed to standardize these natural remedies for wider use.

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Area of Science:

  • Integrative Medicine
  • Pharmacology
  • Respiratory Medicine

Background:

  • Asthma and allergic rhinitis are significant global health concerns.
  • Conventional treatments have limitations and potential side effects.
  • Traditional herbal medicine offers a potential alternative or complementary approach.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the scientific literature on the efficacy of herbal medicines for asthma and allergic rhinitis.
  • To identify specific medicinal plants and their active components used in treatment.
  • To explore the mechanisms of action and clinical effects of these herbal remedies.

Main Methods:

  • Comprehensive literature search of English-language papers via MEDLINE and bibliographies.
  • Analysis of studies based on design, population, treatment, and outcomes.

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  • Categorization of data by cultural use and effects on asthma and allergy.

    • Main Results:

    • Several studies support the use of herbal medicines for asthma and allergy.
    • Identified antiasthma components from medicinal plants demonstrate bronchodilation and improved pulmonary function.
    • Herbal remedies showed efficacy in reducing histamine-induced allergic rhinitis symptoms like rhinorrhea and sneezing.

    Conclusions:

    • Herbal medicines play a role in managing asthma and allergic rhinitis, with some offering comparable relief to allopathic medicines.
    • Specific plant derivatives target key mechanisms and mediators involved in asthma and allergy.
    • Despite limited research and standardization challenges, herbal interventions present a promising avenue for developing new therapies with potentially fewer side effects.