An Evidence-Based Systematic Review of Yin Yang Huo (Epimedium spp.) by the Natural Standard Research Collaboration

Journal of Dietary Supplements

Volumn 13, Issue 2, 2016, Pages 136-164

  Ulbricht, Catherine E ^a  

^a MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL   (United States)

Author keywords

adverse effects; dosing; Epimedium spp.; evidence based; interactions; pharmacodynamics; pharmacokinetics; pharmacology; systematic review; yin yang huo

Indexed keywords

PLANT EXTRACT;

ADULT; CHEMISTRY; CHRONIC DISEASE; DRUG INTERACTION; EPIMEDIUM; EVIDENCE BASED MEDICINE; FACTUAL DATABASE; HUMAN; PHYTOTHERAPY; RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL (TOPIC);

ADULT; CHRONIC DISEASE; DATABASES, FACTUAL; DRUG INTERACTIONS; EPIMEDIUM; EVIDENCE-BASED MEDICINE; HUMANS; PHYTOTHERAPY; PLANT EXTRACTS; RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIALS AS TOPIC;

EID: 84947045141     PISSN: 19390211     EISSN: 1939022X     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.3109/19390211.2015.1008817     Document Type: Article

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