Complementary/alternative medicine for hypertension: a mini-review

Ernst et al., 2005 | Wien Med Wochenschr | Meta Analysis

Citation

Ernst Edzard. Complementary/alternative medicine for hypertension: a mini-review. Wien Med Wochenschr. 2005-Sep;155(17-18):386-91

Abstract

Many hypertensive patients try complementary/alternative medicine for blood pressure control. Based on extensive electronic literature searches, the evidence from clinical trials is summarised. Numerous herbal remedies, non-herbal remedies and other approaches have been tested and some seem to have antihypertensive effects. The effect size is usually modest, and independent replications are frequently missing. The most encouraging data pertain to garlic, autogenic training, biofeedback and yoga. More research is required before firm recommendations can be offered.

Key Findings

More research is required before firm recommendations can be offered.

Outcomes Measured

blood pressure

Population

Field	Value
Population	See abstract
Sample Size	See abstract
Age Range	See abstract
Condition	blood pressure

MeSH Terms

Complementary Therapies
Herbal Medicine
Humans
Hypertension
Medicine, Chinese Traditional
Phytotherapy
Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic

Evidence Classification

Level: Meta Analysis
Publication Types: Journal Article, Meta-Analysis
Vertical: garlic

Provenance

PMID: 16392435
DOI: (not available)
PMCID: Not in PMC
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