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26 mars 2014
- doi: 10.4000/books.irdeditions.7235
- isbn: 9782709915045
- eisbn: 9782709917803
https://www.openedition.org/12554 , info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
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Sigrun Chrubasik, « Efficacy and safety of Harpagophytum and Salix extract preparations », IRD Éditions, ID : 10.4000/books.irdeditions.7235
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In Europe, extracts from Harpagophytum procumbens and Salix species are widely used for the treatment of rheumatic pain. Declaration of the quantity of active principles helps to optimize treatment success. For both herbal medicinal products, pharmacological and clinical studies have proven antirheumatic effectiveness which is superior to placebo and equally effective compared to synthetic medication. Treatment of osteoarthritic and low back pain with Harpagophytum procumbens and Salix extracts is associated with a low incidence of adverse events lower than that known from NSAIDs. In terms of quality, safety and efficacy, Harpagophytum procumbens and Salix extract preparations may fulfill the requirements that characterize synthetic medication.