The Use of Traditional Herbal Medicines Amongst South Asian Diasporic Communities in the UK

Bhamra, Sukvinder K.; Slater, Robert; Howard, Caroline; Johnson, Mark Rd; Heinrich, Michael

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“…HCPs from SA ethnic groups recalled more information on HMs in comparison to White British/Irish HCPs. This knowledge difference could be linked to the traditional heritage of HMs amongst SA cultures, which SA participants referred to in both this survey and the study by Bhamra et al (2017). From the comments of several participants it was evident they were keen to learn more about HMs if there was evidence to support the claims associated with the use of HMs.…”

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Health care professionals' personal and professional views of herbal medicines in the United Kingdom

Bhamra

Slater

Howard

et al. 2019

Phytotherapy Research

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Health care professionals (HCPs) have a pivotal role in optimizing patient care and should be familiar with complementary and alternative medicines. The aim of the study was to explore UK‐based HCP personal and professional opinions and experiences of herbal medicines (HMs). An online questionnaire was distributed via social media to recruit (n = 112) a range of HCPs from across the United Kingdom. HCPs from primary and secondary care, the private sector, and academia took part. A large proportion of participants (62%) said they did not personally use any HMs, and 38% did use HMs. HCPs who had personally used HMs had a positive impression of HMs and were more likely to recommend HMs to patients than those who had not used HMs themselves. Participants were given the opportunity to share their perceptions on the safety and efficacy of HMs and their experiences with patients reporting adverse drug reactions to HMs and herb–drug interactions. HCPs identified their lack of knowledge on HMs and insufficient training, which made them unable to advise patients on the safe use of HMs. More education on HMs would help improve HCP knowledge of HMs and help them make better informed decisions when considering patient pharmaceutical care plans.

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Health care professionals' personal and professional views of herbal medicines in the United Kingdom

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Howard

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“…The questionnaire is based on previous ones (e.g., Bhamra et al, 2017;Sandhu & Heinrich, 2005). It was developed by the authors then piloted in a small set of 11 volunteers and-after ethical approvaldistributed through a range of channels (see below).…”

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“…Globally, herbal medicines are used, and it is well known that North American and European countries have a large and steadily growing market for such products (e.g., IPSOS-Mori, 2008;Mintel, 2009). It is also well known that such usage is widespread in migrant communities for example in the United Kingdom (Bhamra, Slater, Howard, Johnson, & Heinrich, 2017) or Germany (Ceuterick, Vandebroek, Torry, & Pieroni, 2008). Increased migration across the world has spread traditional knowledge from various cultures and through expatriate communities, resulting in the transfer of medicines from one medical traditions to another (e.g., from Ayurvedic medicine and traditional Chinese medicine; Coulter & Willis, 2004).…”

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Herbal medicine: Who cares? The changing views on medicinal plants and their roles in British lifestyle

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Heinrich²

2019

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Herbal medicines are not only widely used but also contentious health care products. Currently, little is known about the products' place in people's health care strategies and their views about such products. The aims of the study are to gain insight into the public's perception of herbal medicine/general use of herbs for health, as well as on the growing of plants for medicine. Core to the research was a survey that covered participants' views about herbal medicines. Data were collected online and from visitors at the Eden Project, as well as some other garden events. Survey responses were categorized and analysed using Qualtrics. Overall, 408 participants participated though numbers varied across questions. Results show that herbal medicines are popular, particularly amongst the 36‐ to 55‐year‐old age group. Participants mostly used herbal medicines for minor self‐limiting conditions. Popular reasons for use included that plant medicines are natural and have fewer side effects, as well as for a few changing relationship with conventional medicines. Around a third of participants grew their own plants for health care. This is the first larger U.K.‐based survey indicating a wide use of such products, and it is therefore recommended that there is an increase in quality control and wider regulation. Access to high‐quality products should be prioritized.

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“…In addition, natural products have the potential to prevent T2DM or to keep the disease under control [23–25]. The World Health Organization (WHO) has also recommended evaluating the effectiveness of natural products when there is a lack of safe modern drugs [26, 27]. Moreover, it is believed that natural products may have fewer side effects than conventional drugs.…”

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Dillenia indica fruit extract has Glucose and Cholesterol Lowering effects

Khan

Bhowmik

Rhaman

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27 Background: Dillenia indica (D. indica) can suppress carbohydrates 28 hydrolysis by inhibiting α-amylase and α-glucosidase. However, there is a lack 29 of understanding of its therapeutic potential as an antidiabetic and anti-30 hyperlipidemic agent. 31Methods and findings: Type 2 diabetes (T2D) was induced by a single 32 intraperitoneal injection of Streptozotocin (STZ; 90mg/kg) and hyperlipidemia 33 by feeding with 1% cholesterol, 5% coconut oil and 5% cow fat diet. 34Administration of D. indica extracts in water for four weeks triggered a 35 significant (p≤0.05) reduction in fasting serum glucose (FSG) levels with 36 concomitant improvement in serum insulin levels. Both the water-and 37 ethanol-extract of D. indica treated groups showed significant (p≤0.01) 38 reduction in total cholesterol levels by 25% and 19%, respectively. HDL-39 cholesterol was also augmented (by 14%) in ethanol-extract treated group. 40Liver glycogen content was higher in the water-extract treated group. 41Histopathological examination revealed that there was no tubular epithelial 42 cell degeneration or necrosis in the renal tissues or hepatocyte degeneration 43 and sinusoidal dilation in liver tissues in animals that received the water-44 extract. On the other hand, consumption of D. indica extract with 1% 45 cholesterol, 5% coconut oil diet or with a 5% cow fat diet for 14 days 46 significantly reduced serum cholesterol levels in group-lll (60→45 mg/dl; 47 p≥0.05) and -IV (85→66 mg/dl; p≥0.05) hypercholesterolemic model rats. D. 48 indica fruit extract also reduced serum TG levels (Group-III: 87→65 mg/dl; 49 Group-IV: 40→90 mg/dl; p≥0.05). Interestingly, treatment with D. indica Page 3 of 52 50 prevented a reduction in serum HDL levels in those hypercholesterolemic 51 model rats. Serum LDL levels were significantly lower in group-III (47→39 52 mg/dl; p≥0.05) and group-IV (57→44 mg/dl; p≥0.05) hypercholesterolemic 53 model rats after D. indica treatment. 54 Conclusion: D. indica fruit ameliorates FSG, insulin secretion, glycogen 55 synthesis, and serum lipid profile. Therefore, D. indica fruit can be a potential 56 therapeutic agent for diabetic and hyperlipidemia. Introduction 75 Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by on-going 76 hyperglycemia. Insulin resistance and decreased insulin secretion are the two 77 cardinal features of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). T2DM is typically 78 diagnosed based on glucose levels, either a fasting plasma glucose (FPG) ≥ 79 7.0 or a 2-hour 75 g oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) ≥ 11.1 mmol/L levels. 80 Pre-diabetic classifications include a fasting blood glucose (FBG) of 5.6-81 6.9 mmol/L or a 2-hour blood glucose level of ≥7.8 and < 11.1 mmol/L [1]. 82 T2DM is often accompanied by cardiovascular disease, diabetic neuropathy, 83 nephropathy, and retinopathy. An altered lipid profile is common in T2DM 84 patients. Furthermore, reduced hepatic glycogen storage is also observed in 85 diabetes [2-4]. Advancements in the modern lifestyle over the last century 86 have contr...

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The Use of Traditional Herbal Medicines Amongst South Asian Diasporic Communities in the UK

Cited by 25 publications

References 9 publications

Health care professionals' personal and professional views of herbal medicines in the United Kingdom

Health care professionals' personal and professional views of herbal medicines in the United Kingdom

Herbal medicine: Who cares? The changing views on medicinal plants and their roles in British lifestyle

Dillenia indica fruit extract has Glucose and Cholesterol Lowering effects

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