Chinese Herb Works Better Than Prescription Drug for RA
A Chinese herb called lei gong teng, seems to be very effective in treating rheumatoid arthritis (RA). It has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for a long time, and now studies have convinced pharma companies to explore the hundreds of healing compounds the herb has.
In a recent study of 207 RA patients, those who were given the herb saw a 50% improvement in their condition, in terms of swelling and tenderness in joints, and pain and disability, when compared to those who were on a pharma drug, methotrexate. But those who received a combination treatment of the herb and drug, saw the best results, with a 77% improvement in their condition. Side effects for both were gastrointestinal upsets, and irregular menstruation in women. More….
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