Herbal therapy for treating rheumatoid arthritis
Cameron M, Gagnier JJ, Chrubasik S
Published in Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews
Abstract
Cochrane systematic review of herbal interventions including borage seed oil for rheumatoid arthritis.
Key Findings
Gamma-linolenic acid from borage, evening primrose or blackcurrant seed oil showed potential benefit for rheumatoid arthritis pain and disability, but the evidence was of low quality and adverse-event reporting was poor.
Conclusions
Any benefit of GLA-containing oils in rheumatoid arthritis remains uncertain.
Limitations
Few small trials, high risk of bias, incomplete safety reporting.
Supplements Studied
Gamma-linolenic acid from borage, evening primrose or blackcurrant seed oil showed potential benefit for rheumatoid arthritis pain and disability, but the evidence was of low quality and adverse-event reporting was poor.
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