Posted by Daveman on April 23, 2001, at 2:24:49
In reply to Re: Don't say it's just placebo » mikes, posted by SLS on April 20, 2001, at 8:44:33
Well I for one am glad to see that there are scientific studies being conducted of these "natural" substances. A quick walk through my local pharmacy or "natural food" store shows these things being advertised in big letters as "cures" for every disease known to mankind- followed of course by a note in small print that these claims have not been validated by scientific research. What's more, they are sold at outrageously high prices, much more than generic medications and in some cases not much less than non-generics. Yes I see this SJW study was funded by Pfizer, but the scientific methodology seems sound. Carefully read, the study does not rule out SJW for mild depressions, just serious clinical depression.
I for one would like to see similar studies of the following:
-Do valerian root and/or melatonin really help with sleep problems?
-Do SAM-E and/or Kava really help with anxiety?
Not to mention ginko biloba for memory, ginsing for sex drive, etc. etc. etc.....
Dave
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