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NETTLE LEAF FOR CROHN'S DISEASE, IBD, ARTHRITIS, DIABETES Stinging Nettles vs. Arthritis "OBJECTIVE: Stinging nettle leaf extracts are registered in Germany for 'auxiliary] therapy of rheumatic diseases... "IDS 30 'extract of nettle leaf] may inhibit the inflammatory cascade in autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis. J. of Rheumatol. vol. 26, 1999. By: Drs. Klingelhoefer, Behnke, et al., Strathmann Res., GmbH, Hamburg, Germany. Also-- "Herbal anti-rheumatics are indicated in painful inflammatory and degenerative rheumatic diseases. Their mechanism of action is broader than that of synthetic anti-rheumatics 'drugs.] Particular preparations from Devils' Claw 'herb-extract]...as well as a particular willow bark extract 'from which aspirin was originally formulated]...proved efficacy in a number of clinical studies... "The proprietary nettle root extract IDS23 'has been] found promising in 'test tube] and 'live animal] results indicat'ing] an anti-inflammatory effect...proof of efficacy is still missing. Safety data for pregnancy and lactation are only available for the herbal combination Phytodolor prepared from aspen, ash and goldenrod. Emphasis added. In Wein Med Wochenschr, vol. 152, 2002. By Drs. Chrubasik & Pollock, U. of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany. SEARCH BY SUBJECT - TABLE OF CONTENTS THIS MONTH'S HEALTH BULLETIN NEWS
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