observational
    2010

    Phytotherapy with a mixture of dry extracts with hepato-protective effects containing artichoke leaves in the management of functional dyspepsia symptoms

    Sannia A

    Published in Minerva Gastroenterologica e Dietologica

    Methodology

    Prospective 60-day observational cohort of outpatients with functional dyspepsia treated with a combination extract containing artichoke leaf, dandelion root, turmeric and rosemary, symptoms self-rated on a 10-point scale

    Key Findings

    Self-rated dyspepsia symptom severity improved over 60 days on the multi-herb combination containing dandelion root.

    Conclusions

    Suggestive of digestive symptom relief, but uncontrolled and the formula contains several active herbs besides dandelion.

    Limitations

    No control group or blinding; self-reported outcomes; multi-ingredient product; commercial product study.

    Supplements Studied

    Treatment consisted of Cinarepa, a commercial mixture of dry extracts of artichoke leaf (Cynara scolymus) ... dandelion radix (Taraxacum officinalis) 2% of inulin.

    Related Health Concerns

    Study Details

    Year:2010
    Sample Size:311
    Duration:9 weeks
    Quality Score:4/10

    Disclosures

    Funding

    Commercial product (Cinarepa) study

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