Monday, September 11, 2006

Updated information on Artemisinin

Found this in an article regarding olive leaf extract as treatment for drug resistant TB which is a very interesting article in itself.. found at this link

Quoting from the article:

Artemisinin, a powerful Chinese herbal remedy which has been used for centuries, was largely ignored by the medical establishment until drug resistant malaria highlighted it as the most effective treatment available.

Nowadays the World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends artemisinin as the primary treatment for drug resistant malaria. To date, no resistance to artemisinin has been reported, although the WHO is keeping a careful eye on the situation. Artemisinin is also showing promise in the treatment of cancer.


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