Archives for August 19, 2010

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EU herbal product registrations “pretty poor”, says UK group

By Shane Starling

The chairman of the UK Herbal Forum has warned that the European Union may find its pharmacy store shelves filled with illegal herbal products if companies don’t register their products under the Traditional Herbal Products Medicinal Directive (THMPD).

Probiotics show IBS benefits for children: Study

By Stephen Daniells

A ‘high-potency’ lactic acid bacteria supplement may ease the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in children, says a new study that echoes results from adult studies.