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Probiotics for HIV and Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome
Probiotics
: Limited evidence with day care children suggests supplementation with Lactobacillus GG may reduce number of sick days, frequency of respiratory tract infections, and frequency of related antibiotic treatments.Fermented milk ....
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Comfrey for HIV and Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome
Comfrey
: In vitro studies have found that comfrey may have anti-inflammatory effects. Clinical trials investigating topical application of comfrey-containing creams have found significant reductions in inflammation and pain associated with ....
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Bromelain for HIV and Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome
Bromelain
: Several preliminary studies suggest that when taken by mouth, bromelain can reduce inflammation or pain caused by inflammation. Better quality studies are needed to confirm these results.Avoid if allergic ....
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Vitamin D for HIV and Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome
Vitamin D
: Preliminary human evidence suggests that vitamin D and its analogues, such as alfacalcidol, may act as immunomodulatory agents. More studies are needed to confirm these results.Natural Standard Monograph, ....
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Turmeric for HIV and Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome
Turmeric
: Laboratory and animal studies show anti-inflammatory activity of turmeric and its constituent curcumin. However, reliable human research is lacking.Natural Standard Monograph, Copyright © 2008 (www.naturalstandard.com).
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Tea tree oil for HIV and Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome
Tea tree oil
: Laboratory studies report that tea tree oil has activity against MRSA. It has been proposed that using tea tree oil ointment in the nose, as well as ....
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Sorrel for HIV and Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome
Sorrel
: There are no well-conducted published studies that demonstrate sorrel to possess activity against viruses or bacteria that are important human pathogens.Natural Standard Monograph, Copyright © 2008 (www.naturalstandard.com).
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Selenium for HIV and Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome
Selenium
: Preliminary research reports that selenium can be beneficial in the prevention of several types of infection, including recurrence of erysipelas (bacterial skin infection associated with lymphedema) or Mycoplasma pneumonia. ....
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Seaweed, kelp, bladderwrack for HIV and Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome
Seaweed, kelp, bladderwrack
: Laboratory studies suggest antifungal and antibacterial activity of bladderwrack. However, there are no reliable human studies to support use as an antibacterial or antifungal agent.Natural Standard Monograph, ....
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Lavender for HIV and Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome
Lavender
: Early laboratory studies suggest that lavender oils may have antibiotic activity.
However, this has not been well tested in animal or human studies.Natural Standard Monograph, Copyright © 2008 (www.naturalstandard.com). ....
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L-carnitine for HIV and Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome
L-carnitine
: A preliminary study suggests anti-bacterial activity may be increased in patients who have tuberculosis given acetyl-L-carnitine. Well-designed clinical trials are required before recommendations can be made.Natural Standard Monograph, Copyright ....
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Hydrotherapy for HIV and Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome
Hydrotherapy
: There is preliminary evidence that some hydrotherapy techniques may reduce bacteria on the surface of the skin. It is not known if there are benefits (or potentially harmful effects) ....
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Goldenseal for HIV and Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome
Goldenseal
: The goldenseal component berberine has effects against bacteria and inflammation. Several poorly designed human studies report benefits of berberine used in the eye to treat trachoma (infectious eye disease). ....
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Ginseng for HIV and Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome
Ginseng": In patients treated with Hochu-ekki-to, which contains ginseng and several other herbs, urinary MRSA has been reported to decrease after a 10-week treatment period. Further studies of ginseng alone ....
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Garlic for HIV and Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome
Garlic
: Preliminary studies documented potential benefits of oral plus intravenous garlic in the management of cryptococcal meningitis. Further research is needed before recommending for or against the use of garlic ....
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Eyebright for HIV and Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome
Eyebright
: Limited evidence from animal research suggests that several iridoid glycosides isolated from eyebright, particularly aucubin, possess anti-inflammatory properties comparable to those of indomethacin. The mechanism of action may be ....
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Euphorbia for HIV and Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome
Euphorbia
: One clinical trial on patients with acute dental pulpitis has been done with Euphorbia balsamifera and it was concluded that the effect of this herbal was comparable to that ....
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Dandelion for HIV and Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome
Dandelion
: Research in laboratory animals suggests that dandelion root may possess anti-inflammatory properties. There are no well-conducted human studies currently available in this area.Natural Standard Monograph, Copyright © 2008 (www.naturalstandard.com). ....
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Cranberry for HIV and Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome
Cranberry
: Study results of cranberry as an antibacterial in other conditions show conflicting results. Further studies are needed before a conclusion can be drawn.Natural Standard Monograph, Copyright © 2008 (www.naturalstandard.com). ....
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Cats claw for HIV and Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome
Cat's claw
: Several laboratory and animal studies suggest that cat's claw may reduce inflammation, and this has led to research of cat's claw for conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis. Large, ....
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Blessed thistle for HIV and Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome
Blessed thistle
: Laboratory studies report that blessed thistle (and chemicals in blessed thistle such as cnicin and polyacetylene) has activity against several types of bacteria and no effects on some ....
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Black tea for HIV and Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome
Black tea
: In one small study, inhaled tea catechin was reported as temporarily effective in the reduction of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection and shortening of hospitalization in elderly patients ....
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Beta-sitosterol for HIV and Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome
Beta-sitosterol
: Beta-sitosterol and beta-sitosterol glucoside have been studied for the adjunct treatment of tuberculosis with anti-tuberculin regimens. Only one randomized controlled trial, which included a small number of patients, studied ....
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Astragalus for HIV and Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome
Astragalus
: One clinical trial suggests the potential for benefit of astragalus in patients with tuberculosis. Further well-designed clinical trials are required before recommendations can be made.Natural Standard Monograph, Copyright © ....
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