Herbal medicine for low back pain (Cochrane review)

Gagnier, J.J., van Tulder, M., Berman, B. and Bombardier, C. · Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews · 2006

Meta-analysis / review

Abstract

This Cochrane review found moderate evidence that Salix alba (white willow bark), standardized to 120 mg or 240 mg salicin daily, was better than placebo for short-term improvements in low-back pain and reduced rescue medication, with one trial showing equivalence to rofecoxib.

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How to cite

Gagnier, J.J., van Tulder, M., Berman, B. and Bombardier, C (2006) 'Herbal medicine for low back pain (Cochrane review)', Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, (2), pp. CD004504. doi:10.1002/14651858.CD004504.pub3

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