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Chamomile as a potential treatment for schizo?

Posted by daorlando on November 23, 2006, at 11:10:45

Could chamomile be used as a potential treatment for mild schizophrenia or psychosis symptoms?

I know this sounds a bit far off, but I find the link interesting nevertheless.

“In response to an email from one of our visitors, we have a new Special Report that focuses on the benefits of (amino acid) glycine as as supplementary treatment for schizophrenia. Early clinical trials have demonstrated approximately a 20% to 40% improvement in negative symptoms…”

from Glycine as a Supplementary Treatment for Schizophrenia - Special Report
http://www.schizophrenia.com/sznews/archives/001702.html

“Drinking (chamomile) the tea also was associated with an increase in urinary levels of glycine, an amino acid that has been shown to relieve muscle spasms. This may explain why the tea appears to be helpful in relieving menstrual cramps in women, probably by relaxing the uterus, say the researchers. Glycine also is known to act as a nerve relaxant, which may also explain why the tea seems to act as a mild sedative, the scientists note. Glycine supplements are sold in stores for that purpose, they add…”

from Chamomile Tea: New Evidence Supports Health Benefits
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2005/01/050104112140.htm

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