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Trial shows that homoeopathic arnica is no better than placebo.

Authors :
Mayor, Susan
Source :
BMJ: British Medical Journal (International Edition). 2/8/2003, Vol. 326 Issue 7384, p303. 1/2p. 1 Color Photograph.
Publication Year :
2003

Abstract

Focuses on a study which found that homoeopathic arnica did not have any advantage when compared to a placebo in reducing post-operative pain, bruising and swelling in patients having elective hand surgery. Details of the randomized trial of 64 adults who had surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome; How the research was funded; Discussion of the results and the popularity of homoeopathic remedies.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09598146
Volume :
326
Issue :
7384
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
BMJ: British Medical Journal (International Edition)
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
9092206
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.326.7384.303/c