Feucht Cynthia, Patel Dilip R
Borgess Ambulatory Care, Kalamazoo, MI 49048, USA.
Pediatr Clin North Am. 2011 Feb;58(1):33-54, x. doi: 10.1016/j.pcl.2010.10.006.
An increasing number of studies have evaluated the role of herbal supplements in pediatric disorders, but they have numerous limitations. This review provides an overview of herbal components, regulation of supplements, and importance of product quality assurance. Use of herbal supplements is discussed with reference to factors that influence use in the pediatric population. The remainder of the article discusses the use of St John's wort, melatonin, kava, valerian, eicosapentaenoic acid, and docosahexaenoic acid, focusing on indications, adverse effects, and drug interactions, and providing a limited efficacy review. Herbal supplements used for weight loss are also briefly discussed.
越来越多的研究评估了草药补充剂在儿科疾病中的作用，但这些研究存在诸多局限性。本综述概述了草药成分、补充剂的监管以及产品质量保证的重要性。结合影响儿科人群使用草药补充剂的因素对其使用情况进行了讨论。文章其余部分讨论了圣约翰草、褪黑素、卡瓦、缬草、二十碳五烯酸和二十二碳六烯酸的使用，重点关注适应证、不良反应和药物相互作用，并进行了有限的疗效综述。还简要讨论了用于减肥的草药补充剂。
