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Research: STERN, (affiliation no
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Abstract
STERN, (affiliation not supplied), reports the treatment of 2 cases of hepatitis C using herbal medicine and nutritional supplements .
Background
Methodology
The selection of medicines was based upon biomedical findings as well as traditional Chinese medical diagnosis. The course of each patient's illness is presented both subjectively and objectively with blood values and traditional Chinese medicine analysis as parameters. The explanation and/or citations are provided for each medicinal used.
Results
Both patients improved during the course of treatment. Subjective signs and symptoms, particularly fatigue, and liver enzyme levels all improved.
Conclusion
References
Stern E. Two cases of hepatitis C treated with herbs and supplements. J Altern Complement Med 3(1): 77-82. Spring 1997.